I can't help liking this song - of it's time and good fun

 

Was this ever considered a soul record?

 

His dancing in this video is different 

 

Would this ever get played nowadays?

 

Cheers

 

Richard

 

Edited June 6, 201312 yr by Premium Stuff

It was definitely considered a soul record when it 1st came out.

From its US 45 release to it making the UK pop chart it was a massive Mojo Club play. Got plays from around mid August 67 when the Mojo had gone to Alldayers instead of nighters .... but a last couple of niters kicked in before the council forced the clubs close down & it was played at them as well (as I remember at least).

It was a massive US R&B + Pop chart hit from the off ....... it had made the Aussie pop Top 10 by Jan 68 and the UK Pop Top 10 by Feb 68.

Edited May 31, 201312 yr by Roburt

This is the Northern version with  handclaps!

 

Edited June 6, 201312 yr by Premium Stuff

Updated so you can actually see the YouTube vids

 

Worth watching - especially the second one! 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

I love this song, I remember it from being played on Radio 1 at the time on the breakfast show while getting ready for school, I must have been 7 or 8...classic

Yes, a song that just makes you happy 

What's not to like? just feelgood music only a soul snob ( were such a thing to exist ) wouldn't like.