Connie Stevens - Betcha By Golly Wow (Keep Growing Strong)

Connie Stevens - Betcha By Golly Wow (Keep Growing Strong) - 1970 1st RECORDED HIT

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REMADE BY: Stylistics (1972 - peak #3 • Betcha By Golly, Wow )
Keep Growing Strong (Thom Bell-Linda Creed) by Connie Stevens, conducted by Thom Bell, released October 1970
Produced, arranged, and conducted by co-writer Thom Bell, who did the same one year later for the (re-titled) million-seller version by The Stylistics: • Stylistics - Betcha By...

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@kennethwoolard5910 Жыл бұрын

"Betcha by Golly, Wow" is a song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed, originally titled "Keep Growing Strong" and recorded by Connie Stevens under the Bell label in 1970. Stevens' recording runs two minutes and thirty seconds. The composition later became a hit when it was released by the Philadelphia soul group the Stylistics in 1972 under its better known title, "Betcha by Golly, Wow".[1] WIKIPEDIA

@marquewallace 3 ай бұрын

Connie Stevens is a gorgeous woman with a beautiful voice.

@unclebobunclebob Жыл бұрын

Who knew Connie did this? Not me. And I was certainly alive at the time.

@Juliaflo 2 ай бұрын

Live and learn, right?

@mrleonard3633 Жыл бұрын

Thom Bell & Linda Creed together again in heaven , Linda Died so young (37) but definitely left her song writing legacy with us forever , RIP .

@Juliaflo 2 ай бұрын

She would be turning 75 this year (2024).

@christinasnatchko6885 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this!

@videogeekin 2 жыл бұрын

“ I went 50 years until I heard this for the first time today(12/24/21)…I had no idea she sang this first, before The Stylistics.”

@kwadwotuffour5529 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know either. This is a favorite of mine.

@Virgoanmanchild 9 ай бұрын

Wow, this is crazy. I’m very familiar with Phyllis Hyman’s version. And of course the stylistics I’m just discovering this right now I’m 63 and when I was 10 in 1970 I don’t know how I missed this song? I’ll tell you what a well written song.

@judywalker2849 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, she did this song justice❤ I still love the Stylistics and Phyllis' version.

@lovebasednothatebased3236 2 жыл бұрын

Hers was the original recording

@ModSquads 2 жыл бұрын

Just found out today after a comment on Angie Bofill's tribute version to Phyllis Hyman. I must say this version is 🔥

@rogerwhittaker4189 Ай бұрын

Plus i used to own the album back in college.

@patrickwashington3868 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know Actress, Singer Connie Stevens recorded this song 1st! Betcha by Golly Wow!....What a surprise! It's very pretty by her as well 1970 Memories!

@dimension2788 Жыл бұрын

Its in Eb but the stylistics recording got cranked up to nearly E but just flat of E. Confusing to work out the chords and odd meter timings with it in between keys. Think this was intensionally deceptive like B Joels Piano Man flat of C. Makes it hard to duplicate.

@PacificN.W. 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful song. It has haunted me over the years and I enjoy listening to it now and again. One of the better choices Connie made. May she also choose Jesus as savior before we lose her forever... God bless you my dear.

@bellab7188 3 жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I found out that this beautiful woman was the first to record this song. She sounds amazing.

@TyStephens 2 жыл бұрын

Well, 'scuze me!!! I never knew this!! Go, Connie!!!

@theresatakakjian9969 4 жыл бұрын

Never knew she sang this. I only knew of The Stylistics.

@primetimeoldies73ylastres26 Жыл бұрын

🎉🎶🎼🎼🎼🎶

@rodolfo41016 6 ай бұрын

Connie with MFSB The Philadelphia Orchestra!

@Troikaone 2 жыл бұрын

My first time hearing this rendition......I have only known the Stylistics and the Phyliss Hyman versions.......this was a nice sounding tune by Connie

@gulfchef 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Stylistics version, but this one by Connie makes it a totally even toss up.

@szbonaparte1396 Жыл бұрын

Just goes to show a beautiful sing can shine thru no matter who sings although we all have our favorite versions (The Sylistics).

@eltondennie6114 Жыл бұрын

Go go Connie I love you Doris day ,Marilyn Monroe ,and Betty Hutton.

@kmttaseti 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard this before today thanks to WBGO's Felix Hernandez. Wonderful version. I know I could win some money making a bet about this.

@designated_hitter_EGA 2 жыл бұрын

Never knew Connie Francis recorded this song before the Stylistics! Awesome version, too.

@brendawilson8208 Жыл бұрын

Actually, she's Connie Stevens.

@JAnotherday 2 жыл бұрын

I love her version she's a beautiful voice very sultry

@MichaelPhilipMaunes Жыл бұрын

I like the version of The Stylistics and Prince.

@rogeliocuellar8758 2 жыл бұрын

Connie looks just beautiful, still looks good.

@rogerwhittaker4189 Ай бұрын

Also aside from betcha by golly wow , I used to own the backstreet boys album back in private school.

@williamwatson171 Жыл бұрын

This song is so beautiful 😍

@rahlohmcdonogh4855 2 жыл бұрын

Sing girl!!!!I first remember hearing this song after going to Pontchartrain Beach in New Orleans for the first time after church on Easter in 1972 or 3.It was the Stylistics version. I had no idea Ms Stevens did it first..And she sounded damn good.I think she is still with us,hope she is well.Also she's like very good looking.😉

@chuckdee66 7 ай бұрын

she did a few songs arranged by david gates. cool stuff. this bell 45 is her best record.

@shannonperry9884 7 ай бұрын

I was today years old when I found out this is the original. The Stylistics only covered it.

@bennyrodriguez1244 Жыл бұрын

Oh my! I’m totally surprised. She sort of has that Sylvia (Pillow Talk) Robinson style. Too bad it didn’t hit the charts. It’s a great recording.

@brendawilson8208 2 жыл бұрын

Phyliss Hyman did a wonderful job on this one!

@cmmarsden 3 жыл бұрын

Love it

@otisharris7380 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice original!

@user-bo4uf3jg3i 7 ай бұрын

IDGAF what ANYONE says she BODIED that shit!!!!!!!!😩🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@diannebass47 2 жыл бұрын

Wow never knew not bad.

@greybyrd2 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, Connie had a hit titled ‘Sixteen Reasons’ in 1960, and she was the sexy voice saying ‘Kookie, Kookie, lend me your comb’ on that silly hit as well! She still looks great, but she was in at least one or two ‘beach bunny’ movies and was hot as heck!

@rogerwhittaker4189 Ай бұрын

But i didn't know it was originally sang by a lady,and at first i thought 💭🤔 it was stylistics that were first .

@maureenoneill2847 2 жыл бұрын

Connie Stevens finding if on constants legit broken

@vicchico6754 Жыл бұрын

Not bad

@infoplog 2 жыл бұрын

I just found out last week that this existed! I always liked the Stylistics’ version but LOVE LOVE the Norman Connors version featuring the late, great Phyllis Hyman. It’s still the best! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idugetOdptG2dZc.html

@mrsblue3011 3 жыл бұрын

How did this happen? It’s not right. This is her sound - her song.

@twilson2605 3 жыл бұрын

Thom Bell wrote and produced this. Then gave it to the stylistics. It's his song and his sound.

@maureenoneill2847 2 жыл бұрын

Knight Constantine's on beaches

@rogerwhittaker4189 Ай бұрын

I only preferred the versions of the stylistics and Prince the backstreet boys not so much although i love them as a boy band growing up in the 90's and I'm not trying to a racist although I'm black myself no matter what certain music 🎵🎶 race or movie 🍿🎥 roles there's certain things to the originals you don't mess with or touch.