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Title: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry (1976)
Added: Aug 5, 2009
Author: djbuddyloveoldschool
Duration: 4:57
Description:
"Play That Funky Music" was a funk rock disco song recorded by the rock band Wild Cherry and written by lead vocalist and guitarist Robert Parissi. The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 18, 1976 and was also number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart. The single was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of over two million records. The autobiographical song was inspired by the times, and the song's unforgettable title and chorus came from drummer Ron Beitle's observation during a break between sets at the 2001 Club in Pittsburgh. The group was mostly a hard rock outfit, but the disco era was really gaining steam and many of the group's loyal followers were asking for more dance songs. While taking a break between sets, Ron uttered the now-classic line, "Play some funky music, white boy". Lead singer Robert Parissi decided they should, and wrote down the phrase on a bar order pad. They later recorded it in Cleveland with a disco sound. The song sold over two million copies, but was Wild Cherry's only hit. "Play That Funky Music" was listed at #73 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. This channel is dedicated to all the great 'old school' R&B music I grew up with, the stuff that originally made me tap my feet and want to be a DJ. Funk, soul, disco, R&B, dance, hip-hop, pop . . . 60s, 70s, 80s . . . whatever you call it, it's all 'Old School' and it's all here!See my videos featuring the Roots of Rap at:www.youtube.com/DJBuddyLoveRootsRapIf you like relaxing with some classic Cool Jazz, go to:www.youtube.com/DJBuddyLoveCoolJazzIf you love jamming to some great Classic Rock, check out:www.youtube.com/DJBuddyLoveClassicRRIf you like college football & other aspects of life at The Ohio State University, go to:www.youtube.com/DJBuddyLoveBuckeyesCheck out my newer music videos and other fun stuff at:www.youtube.com/DJBuddyLove3000Check out my news videography stuff at:www.youtube.com/VonReganDavisAlso, check out my youngest daughter (the world's youngest video producer) at:www.youtube.com/DaddyzGirl3000To stay updated about all my projects, please 'Like' my Facebook fan page:www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Buddy-Love/114720773004?ref=sgmAnd coming in 2012 . . . DJ Buddy Love presents LONGEVITY . . . A world record club DJ mixing marathon charity event . . . 121 hours nonstop to benefit cancer research . . . Live to the world via UStream, Facebook, YouTube & Twitter . . . More details coming soon . . .Enjoy!!;~}Copyright 1976 Epic RecordsAll Rights Reserved
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play that funky music wild cherry robert parissi autobiographical 2001 club pittsburgh dance white boy cleveland ohio american 1976 epic records hip-hop disco doo-wop rock r&b soul funk blues folk jazz pop old school longevity von regan davis dj buddy love
Youtube Comments: 2019
tracey chambers Says:
May 23, 2012 - lets all bump and grind, lmao!
Bloodyfists777 Says:
May 23, 2012 - How very vulgar , your languaje, my dear sir!I believe you wanted that man of a light skin hue tone to proceed and make sound in a twangy and bass-filled manner.
FoulMove Says:
May 23, 2012 - hell ya! just heard this on the radio after so long, had to search it to favorite it. thanks for posting! -Manda
emperoryu2000 Says:
May 23, 2012 - Play the f***ing music white boy. Love this song!
truthseeker201158 Says:
May 24, 2012 - DAMN STRAIGHT!!!! How could you not dance like a fool to this....this white chick's favorite boogie partner to this song was a 60something black dude that danced everybody (except me haha) off the floor and never "FRY..." AWESOME!!!
Makaylaissooawesome1 Says:
May 24, 2012 - ...
Denleavy Says:
May 24, 2012 - *funky
pauljcjr Says:
May 24, 2012 - mini bikes lucky strikes and older snatch... the 70s
MrPierre2636 Says:
May 24, 2012 - you know that's right ! ( I'm not a biker )
MrPierre2636 Says:
May 24, 2012 - 411 like it right
MrPierre2636 Says:
May 24, 2012 - Just dig the sound
eagle0468 Says:
May 25, 2012 - One of the grooviest bass lines in the history of R&B music!!
hogiesanKenobi Says:
May 27, 2012 - goy it right ..
kissxon Says:
May 27, 2012 - like a sir
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natedogua Says:
May 27, 2012 - 0:11
natedogua Says:
May 27, 2012 - 2:19
ncast54 Says:
May 27, 2012 - Geez , I remember when this song was a hit, yikes
8bobthebuilder Says:
May 27, 2012 - Imagine a song like this being released next week -- it would be impossible. We need to bring this stuff back, or at least something with good bass lines, addictive rythym, .live instruments and performers. Let's do it.
goldenruleisno1 Says:
May 28, 2012 - vecente Fernandez
jerachin Says:
May 28, 2012 - The New Guy Rocks!
philipeno Says:
May 28, 2012 - my god what a memory and guitar break!!!!
cobra8u Says:
May 28, 2012 - my junior year in high school............wtf play that funky music
ohtxin Says:
May 29, 2012 - Went to see these guys when they came to Houston, Texas I believe in 1978! They were so bloody good! At that time, they were the opeining act for "The Jackson 5"!!!
tracey chambers Says:
May 23, 2012 - Brings back happy memories, just want too groooooooove, lol