Pete Riviera drummer and lead singer. Rare Earth could do R&B,Funk, rock Glad you liked this. Excellent reaction fellas. Much appreciated 🙏 ❤

Bands back in the late 60s early 70s could jam, don't know if today's bands could jam for 20 minutes and keep the groove

I saw them at IU in Nov. 1970, I was at the front of the stage the whole time they played.

First off, thank you for taking on the long version of this. Not many reactors will give a full album side track a listen. It's obvious that these guys had a lot of love and respect for Motown. Good stuff.

They definitely did great justice to this song, Rare Earth doesn't get enough credit. An interesting thought for you guys, Motown records made the rock n roll branch of the label because of these guys, so ive read numerous times

That drummer can sang!

DRUMMER IS LEAD SINGER!!! SAW THEM LIVE IN 80'S.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎹🎸🎤🎶🎵🎸🎹👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

One of my top five favorite songs of all time! Headphones, black lights, attitudinal adjustment. 24 minutes gone in a flash. Thanks for sharing.

How great was that version? Wow, they were so underrated, catch their live videos from the early to mid 70s and see along with hearing, how great they really were. Great jam.

That snare drum sound Is 🔥. It's cracking!

Rare Earth was the only white band Motown ever signed. They could get psychedelic, and funky within the framework of one song! Very nice!

Thanks for this one! This band didn't get the credit they deserved.

The greatest Motown rock and roll band ever

As a bass player for the past 50 years....that bass was the most! Josh Parrish on bass, locked in like a beast

I've never heard this live track before in my life I'm 64 years old! This is just outstanding! Glad I subscribe to your channel! Peace!

This is off of Rare Earth's debut album, and every song is a well-oiled and well-harmonized mix of Detroit soul, Rythem, and Blues. Gil Bridges' saxophone solos are always the album's highlight, along with the soulful singing. They had a way of putting just a little extra flare to the cover songs they recorded. This debut album is by far their best effort. Great commentary and input on the vocals and musicianship, guys. No one can break down a song like Airplay Beats.

Best cover of a song. 🎵

Excellent choice . Love the older rock you've been reacting to. Haven't heard Rare Earth in ages ❤

Wow, I always consider myself so lucky to have been a teenager in the 70's. Rare Earth was the 1st concert I went to.

Wow. You did the album cut. Well, kudos to you guys.

Great song and reaction. The bass player was absolute 🔥🔥🔥. Haven’t heard thus version in over 40+ years.

Welcome to 1960's/1970' when bands left it all on the stage. No computers,studio electronic wizardry and fake crap.Just talent and groove.

Y'all were NOT ready for this, but I'm enjoying the reaction and I can see the appreciation on your faces🤗

Love Rare Earth. Saw them in concert. On my feet the whole time.

Great tune. The live version is so amazing. The album cover was designed to look like a backpack and opened by flipping up the lid.

Wow just wow thank you

Most props to the drummer... Pete Hoorelbeke he was a monster. So much track, so much voice, so much funk.

Another hit written by Smokey Robinson, which resulted in two hit records for the label: a U.S. No. 29 version by The Temptations in 1966, and a U.S. No. 4 version by Rare Earth in 1970.

. What a great bass line. Lead vocals fantastic. Sax amazing. Man, I LLOVED it! Motown with fantastic instrumental playing..and jamming. What’s not to love?

This is the best cover song of all time in my opinion !! Keep up the great work fellas !!

Best cover of a song ever !!

Always thought they had a Motown sound and vibe to them and if I’m not mistaken the drummer was their lead singer

One of my favorites from the 70s!

HECK YEAH!!!

That snare drum is iconic.

For more Psychedelic Rock please react to IRON BUTTERFLY - IN A GADDA DA VIDA - 1968 (ORIGINAL FULL VERSION) Warning - acid trippy, shroomy, psychedelic flashing lights for those that have focal triggers

Anyone who hates a proper jam session will hate this . This is FRICKING GOLD.

Drummer Never misses a beat !

Somebody knew what they were doing when they mic'ed that kit for the board, shit is gorgeous and warm and even has a bit of shimmer in that hi-hat in the central jam underneath all the guitarcrobatics - I wonder if the key is in the ambient parts of the recording - That and the tambourine are star players. Only the second time I've heard this version and the album is right in the basement

Hearing this on the juke box at the beach arcade in the summer as a kid the year it was released. God it was killer. Great time to be alive.

They wanted to pay tribute & show absolute respect to the original,, they not only 100% achieved that,, but they were also even able to expand upon it.

So smooth, but sooo energetic, Rare Earth gets down

No this is how I saw concerts.

Whoa! Taking us back to different times...

These guys were awesome. The drummer is the lead singer. Funky!

Love love this song,I was 23 when it came out. Good times great music! Thanks for the reaction.

Peter is a friend of mine. He still is this kind of singer

The 30 min. version from their live album is also a killer

Definitely one of the better covers you'll hear.

Dennis Coffey was guitar 🎸 player was one of the bango bros is one best guitar players in the world this one that people know live the way to listening

Most artists/groups want/do put on great shows,, but there were a certain few that truly went out of their way/above & beyond to not only put on a great show,, but also were very interactive with the audience to make SURE you truly had fun/enjoyed yourself,, like Rare Earth,, The J. Geils Band & Grand Funk Railroad.

I think I had only ever heard the single release (radio) version of this. '69 was an eventful year. Took guts to follow the Temps.

YES, THEY PLAY ALL INSTRUMENTS!!! TALENT!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤❤❤❤❤

So glad you did the long version. So many are missing out on the reason we called this the party album.

Hard to beat rare earth when it comes to classic rock. Peace!

That was reminiscent of most of the concerts I saw in the 70's in which the rest of the band would take a break mid song and the drummer would do a solo when the rest of the band got a drink.

This is LIVE! Can’t you tell? The whistles from the audience is proof.

The live versions of Get Ready can run between 20 - 30 minutes. It never got boring. One f my favorite bands of all time. Great reaction.

The only way to describe the lead singer's voice, he has a superb, soulful quality that fits in any category of music! I'm hearing "more" in the future!

There's another banger on this album called "Tobacco Road." Great reaction, as usual! 😊

Wow!!! 🔥

This will never get old for me. Absolute classic.

Y'all probably already reacted to it, but I JUST WANNA CELEBRATE by Rare Earth is also a banger.

High School bands we grooved to (70's): Rare Earth, War, Edgar Winter Group, Isley Brothers, Led Zepp, The Who.....

This song is on my all time favorites playlist, along with "I Just Want to Celebrate" by them is also FIRE! I ALWAYS have to get up and dance when this comes on! 😂 Deep dive on them is well worth it. Their "California Jam" LIVE concert is so worth checking out! Thank you both.

This One SERIOUS Jam session!

I always have 20 minutes or so to enjoy this blast from the past...great one guys !

This was a fantastic live band and growing up not far from Detroit we got to see them play many times. Got to meet the guys in the band 17 years ago when I took my wife and daughter to see them

The lead singer is the drummer also, which is no easy feat.

you need to do there I Know Im Losing You Live great song

Was a group in my youth that was amazing. Never got the fame it should have. I . Dont remember this intro. Mostly on the radio during this era. More please

WOW, the long version! 🤘🙌👍

I think the base is really holding this whole thing together, you gotta really listen to it

You guys are two cool cats if I say so. I love the way you both listen and appreciate music. Very astute commentary also.

Loved it. Thanks for sharing.

I play in a band with this keyboard player right now. Man his stories about those years are insane. Of course we do a cover of this song.

PARTY SONG WITH OTHERS ON REEL TO REEL TAPES!!!! LIVE CONCERT!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎸🎹🎵🎶🎤

Kudos for the long version! That drum sound…🔥🔥🔥

They were Very popular back in the day. Saw them in a smaller venue in the 90s. Still got the crowd up on their feet & groovin. They always played lengthy instrumental in their songs. Killer organ!☮️ and each instrument showed up...🔥 Check out 'I know I'm Losing You'...ANY version👍🏼

Always like to hear the organ in classic rock tunes!

Whole Lotta goodness in the "Rare Earth" catalog! 💯 👋😎👍

The drummer is also the lead singer. Very unusual, and hard to do. As a drummer myself, we know, it's way more difficult to sing as a drummer, than as a guitar, Bass, or even a keyboard player.

I wasn't expecting the long version! Awesome way to end the night.

Saw them in 73’ and opening band was BB King . The guitarist for rare earth was extraordinary.

Always loved this track. Rare Earth had a garage band sound that’s just so raw and fun. Good stuff!

Such an underrated band! Saw them live in the ‘70s….wasn’t disappointed ❤

Get Ready, Here they come..

Muy buena presentación

jam superstars

Peter Rivera was the drummer and lead vocalist! Best!

Excellent

I never heard this ,OUTSTANDING 🤔

My favorite male singing drummer of all time. I've been a Rare Earth fan from the first moment I heard them. I just found your channel. You've got great taste. It's like you raided my teen record collection. Thank you!

Nice! When bands jammed at shows. This is late 60's early 70's style!

I’ve only heard the radio 45 version never this live full 20 minutes; loved it! A very cool rendition of the Temptations classic perhaps a bit too lengthy but not complaining 🥴 The band was on fire! Nice job as usual gentlemen ✌️😎

AND...after just a few short rehearsals, they recorded this full version in ONE TAKE..!!

Me encantó, muy bueno

Old school friend and I , went to Pleasant Grove Elementary School in Lansing, MI ... Floyd Stokes Jr ... has been their drummer for 3 decades. This recording was done where we were in Grade School . This was the best version you could have picked to represent RE

Great cover of the Temptations classic. The flip side Tobacco Road is another great song by Rare Earth! Dennis Coffy was another White Motown group or artist!

Hello La & Che. Love your reactions and believe you need to listen to Loggins & Messina "Angry Eyes" its another long song but worth taking the time to hear it. I LIVE IN Detroit and I played in a golf league with the brother of Rare Earths John Parrish AKA Persh. Also went to High School with the Marvelettes. I'm a lucky man. At 77 I still love my music.