"Get Ready" was written by Smokey Robinson. And Rare Earth was the first "white" band signed by Motown.

70's were the $hit. Race knew no bounds. Everybody was Funkin is up.

Contrary to popular belief, a lot of us white folk got funk in our souls. And soul in our souls for that matter. My music taste is from one end of the spectrum all the way to the other. 😁💞

It was written by Smokey Robertson and the Temptations sang the original. Rare Earth redid the song with their in spin. Rare Earth’s version is about 21 minutes long and includes numerous instrumentals.

I don't see this as you being racist. It's just lifelong learning. Your brain associates certain things. It's so awesome to learn something new. Keep your light shining Mr video love what you do!

It was originally a 1966 song recorded by The Temptations. True Motown.

As a former musician that performed for 35 years, I've played with more of my share of funky white guys, and we're still freinds to this day because we were able to make great sound and jam many crowds together.

“I Just Want To Celebrate” should be next!!

I knew you’d think they were brothers 😂😂😂. You’re right, the song was originally the Temptations, written by Smokey Robinson. You made my day...AGAIN!

Hahaha Actually they are singing a Temptations original...but their vibe was on point and REAL, they were IN it, man!! LOL You're a trip!! 😄 You should do Brick House by The Commodores!! 😁

Baby, I'm old enough to be your grandma so I can tell you exactly where it came from! It came from the age of Funk! You need to check out Grand Funk Railroad, wild cherry, KC and the Sunshine Band, the Temptations, later years,( earlier years they were very much R&B but they broke into Funk too!)

Not many people / bands can do a remake of the Temptations but Rare Earth did an excellent job on this cut! A killer groove

In the late 80's my sister and brother in law went to a Rare Earth concert. The drummer/singer tried to pick up my sister until he realized her husband was with her. Lol

Rare Earth “I Just Want To Celebrate” should be next!!

😎🚬🔥 THAT'S COOL TO SEE THE DRUMMER BE THE LEAD SINGER WHITE BOYS GOT SOME SOUL POWER.😎😎😎 IT'S BRILLIANT

You should check out Rare Earth's "I'm Losing You".

I saw them in concert in 1973 in Miami. It was amazing!

PS next you should do I Just Want to Celebrate by Rare Earth! You know that song too LOL!

" What the funk? " (I feel no racism here only joy, happiness, and good music. Thank you, sir. We really do appreciate it.)

"Ok, I'm convinced! I've been under a rock." 😄

Funk and soul comes in all colors. Yes you have been under a rock but its ok. Im 50 and when I grew up the music was as sepersted as it is today. Most music played on the same stations no matter the color of the artist.

You and that pillow, gonna start calling you Pillow guy, LOL!

Get Ready" is a Motown song 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. ... Get Ready (The Temptations song)

The original version IS the Temptations (you're right but you still are crazy ;) )) with Smokey Robinson which is a smoother, slower tempo with an R&B vibe. Rare Earth's is much more funky and cookin'

Another Rare Earth hit was "I Just Want to Celebrate."

That's one of the great things about this time period! Late 60's/early 70's: there was so much sharing of the groove and the vibe of coming from Motown and R&B that everybody, Black and White, were feeding off it and producing wonderful music! Music really is one of those special platforms of communication where we can all come together to groove, celebrate life, love each other, and experience something of what it means to be our best selves, together!!

Don't think it's racism, Vid. I hate that the word "discriminate" - which only means "tell things apart by their difference" has become a synonym for racism, because it's not. We are all interested in where people come from, their accents, their music, why they sound the way they do. Now, since I was a kid, I've just seen skin color as descriptive, maybe #6 or #7 on a list when describing someone. But to explore ethnicity, where someone grew up, culture, history - all that stuff is fun and positive and very human. We can discriminate - tell on aspect from another - without being racist. Would love to hear other people's opinion on this!

You're having a lot of fun ..lol...fired up the good stuff today. You want to see some funk check out "Inside Looking Out" ( live 1969) by Grand Funk Railroad.

OMG you were so freakin' happy when you got up and started dancing, made me smile just as much. thanks again!! Pillow looks like she's looking at you out of the corner of her eye today.

It's a beautiful world, ain't it? T-shirt philosophy right there.

I did a 6-month deployment to the Middle East aboard USS CONOLLY DD 979 in 91 and we played this for reveille to wake the crew up the morning we returned to Norfolk.

Rare Earth is a Motown band and yes, this is a Temptations cover, but damm good. The also covered Temptation's "I'm Losing You". You will love their own song "I Just Want to Celebrate".

Do “ I just want to celebrate” by Rare earth😁

The song “Get Ready” was written by Smokey Robinson. It 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.

1966 - The Temptations 1970 - Rare Earth

I love watching reactions like yours... not only are they honest, but they break barriers, even if they're just mental. Music is the one thing that can unite people and I've seen and heard all cultures of people sing all types of music. It's tragic that our society has reverted to racist ways, most especially in universities where my daughter is currently forced to pay for a class on why music is racist. I mean, really??? Keep up the good work and thank you for your honest reactions. :)

LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣 YOU'RE KILLIN' ME! GREAT REACTION AS ALWAYS MR. V!! I keep saying it...music has no color my friend! Music is EVERYTHING & can unite us ALL! Til the next 1🤩 Stay safe☮ 💥💯🖤🎶🤘

Rare Earth had a number of Top 40 hits in 1970-71, including remakes of The Temptations' "(I Know) I'm Losing You" and "Get Ready". Each was more successful than The Temptations original, with "Get Ready" being their biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the US Hot 100 chart. This disc sold over one million copies and received a gold record awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America.

The original deserves it's spot in history. Motown changed the face of music and gave us many treasures. Lots of times a band can do a cover and it's good, but ultimately gets lost or forgotten. Not this time. They slapped on so much funk to this that they made everybody pay attention. This song now oozes funk and you can feel it all the way to the bone. Fantastic jam, never gets old.

I love Rare Earth. Been listening to this all my life.... In my dad's collection, along with Muddy Waters, Ike and Tina, John Lee Hooker, BB King and The Doors. Love it!

So the Temptations wrote the song and released it in 1966. Then Rare Earth remade the song in 1968. Your ears are genuine, that's why I love your channel and reactions!!! I watch you every day 💜💜💜

There version is a little more rock in, and more powerful- also the singer is playing the drums to, not easy!

The version you know is The Temptations! 😀 these guys did a good job.....but you can’t beat the original.

Not to mention is how perfect his voice is delivering despite him drumming away!!

It's originally from Motown, but clearly these guys could feel the groove. :) I Just Want To Celebrate is their signature hit.

You are correct....The Temptations released it in 1966 Absolutely love your reactions ❤

The song was originally the Temptations, written by Smokey Robinson. Rear Earth re-did it and did a great job. glad you enjoyed. and as always your reactions are just great.

You’re in for a surprise

You should check out some of these songs by Rare Earth-Born To Wander; Grand Funk Railroad-Stop Lookin’ Back, Black Licorice; The Temptations-Runaway Child, Running Wild, Ball of Confusion, Psychedelic Shack, Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone; Bob Seger-Sunspot Baby, Come To Poppa; Elvis Costello-Pump It Up; Led Zeppelin-Bring It On Home, Custard Pie, I Can’t Quit You Babe from the Coda Album, How Many More Times, Since I’ve Been Loving You; Deep Purple-Lazy, Rat Bat Blue; Edwin Starr-War; The Beatles-Yer Blues, I’ve Got A Feeling; John Lennon-Instant Karma (We All Shine On), Gimme Some Truth, Well, Well, Well, I’m Losing You, I Found Out; Grand Funk Railroad-Inside Looking Out from Grand Funk (Live Album) Led Zeppelin-Bonzo’s Montreux from the Coda Album, Moby Dick; Lenny Kravitz, Love, Love, Love, Are You Gonna Go My Way; Jimi Hendrix-Voodoo Child (Slight Return), Dolly Dagger, Stone Free, Johnny B. Goode (Live) from the Hendrix In The West Album; Janis Joplin-Move Over; Whitesnake-Still Of The Night and The Rolling Stones-Can’t You Hear Me Knocking, Bitch, Brown Sugar, Midnight Rambler (Live) from the Get Your Ya Ya’s Out Album. Let me know what you think of these songs.

I didn't know that the drummer sings this! That is awesome! Great song!

Yes, son, Rare Earth had it and then some. Still one of my favorite bands of all time. They make you get up and MOVE!!🎶🕺😋😁❤ And yes, Peter is singing. He's still performing as far as I know.

Rare Earth covered a lot of Motown hits. I got to attend a "personal" concert about 35 years ago in Woodstock, IL. They showed up out of the blue in a bar in town, I believe as a favor to the bar owner. There was such short notice, most people didn't even know they were here. I paid (IIRC) $15 for me and the (future) wife, and got to see these guys from about 8 feet away playing to an audience of around 20 people. It was absolutely amazing.

The studio version is like forever long. Dude, I thought Rare Earth at LEAST had a black singer. But, growing up we had no video help & I thought they were a black group. I love the mix of this song with that snare. It's a sweet song. They got "Celebrate" too that you might know. Thanks. I think the track was a short version of the studio track. Dubbed over live footage. Like Heart.

This song was originally by The Temptations in 1966 but Rare Earth remade it in 1970 and had a huge hit with it 😀

This was a cover of a Temptations song, but Rare Earth was also signed to Motown.

This song was written by Smokie Robinson and originally recorded by the Temptations in 1966 and rerecorded by Rare Earth in 1970. It was a hit both times.

🥁 Drummer gave Phil Collins 🎶🎵🎶 competition, singing and keeping with the beat got soul‼️

OH YEAH MAN GET ON TOP OF THAT ROCK, U AN'T CRAZY, U GOT A LOT OF SURPRISES TO GET TOO. KEEP IT GOING

Grand Funk-"Inside, Looking Out"- The most amazing Funk you are going to find. I promise you will not be disappointed. Keep the faith. You are on your way to the top. For another great jam try either Mickey's Monkey by Mother's Finest or Fat Man in the Bathtub by Little Feat.

Rare Earth has some soulful covers that are from the early sixties and late 1950s era influences. And yes, it's a Temptations cover. Grand Funk Railtoad covered The Loco Motion also from that era.

"Get Ready" is a Motown song 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.

One of the few white bands signed to Motown. Originally by the Temptations. I Just Want to Celebrate is their best song.

The 60's and 70's were the best of times. We were all about peace, love and music.

Temptations song originally! Actually written by Smokey Robinson! Rare Earth did lots of covers! Check out I’m Losing You!! My favorite version!! Another Temptations song originally!! Awesome reaction as always my man!! I’m so proud of you for expanding your music knowledge!!! 🎼✌️❤️

The song was written by Smokey Robinson. Originally it was done by the Temptations!

Do Bobby Caldwell "what you wont do for love". I thought that was a brother for the longest time lol. You'll love the song I PROMISE!!! lol

The trickery!!😂😂

Rare earth was also a record label... The subsidiary of Motown... You can't take anything away from this music I'm including Motown... Well crafted songs by very talented people ✌️🇬🇧

"Get Ready" is a Motown song 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.

We all got the funk in the 60s and 70s because we all hung together and just take the music

Music and musicians have no boundaries. Musicians throughout time have collaborated with others outside their genres. They have produced some of the best music. If the music moves you...the musicians achieved their goal.

You crack me up! Folks have already mentioned that it was a Motown tune-- but this version smokes too! I used to dance to this music and shock my parents. They never understood where I got my 'soul' from either!

If you like funk, you HAVE to watch “GRAND FUNK RAILROAD - Inside Looking Out 1969” It’s amazing! You’d never think it was just three guys in the band. They are so in tuned to each other, it’s crazy! I guarantee you’re going to dig it! 👍

Omg I came across you last night and you are my new favorite!!! I laughed may ass off at you and with you the kind of laugh that made my stomach hurt lol I love ya I'm ready for more laughs

How about a “Motown on Monday’s”? The catalog is huge! Sure hope to see ZZ Top: Just Got Back From Baby’s, Tush, Gimme All You’re Lovin’, Jesus Just Left Chicago, La Grange, Legs, Sharp Dressed Man,

Great track, great reaction. 😁👍🇬🇧 Yes Temptations were the first to record this, there is quite a few bands and singers that did a version of this track... The Proclaimers, Ella Fitzgerald, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Nolans, and more. 💞

My favorite Hippie band from the 70s. The radio gets locked when Rare Earth comes on.

If you have ANY doubt… hit up the songs “Ma” and “I know I’m losing you” …. For S & G’s check Terry Kath belting out “Make me Smile” Sometimes music is colorblind.

To this day, Rare Earth is the most successful white band under the Motown label. I got to see them in 1974 at California Jam and they rocked.

You are absolutely right! Smokey Robinson of the Temptations wrote Get Ready in1966. Rare Earth performed the song in 1969.

Music has no color, yet.. it has all the colors! Kinda like a blank canvas after I get a hold of it!! Great Reaction!!!

Hearing a voice and assuming it is one race or the other can be attributed to cultural influence and exposure. You watching these videos is a perfect example of breaking those influences and expanding your horizons beyond your standard exposure. Exceptionally well done.

Honestly, this is why I watch your videos! I started singing the SAME time you did!!! I also thought Rare Earth were a group of brothers! I had no idea. Just goes to show you - you can’t judge a book by its cover or the music by its sound! 😉. Thanks for this jam!

He was emulating the sounds he liked. His inspiration was obvious. At the time, everyone celebrated good music. This is the music that I grow up with.

My 4 older sisters would dance to Rare Earth album, as well as Grand Funk Railroad. We would dance while cleaning house. Great memories! They wrote their music. 💞✌

rare earth released it in september 1969. i was in high school when it came out. there is a longer version of this song by them. about 20 minutes long.

nothing racist about having a preconceived notion about how a certain singer or band might sound. There are, on average, real physical differences between the races. Recognizing that is no big deal. Just be willing to have your mind changed once in a while and don't judge an individual based on his or her group characteristics.

The Temptations sang and recordered this song. Then Rare Earth who is a American Blues Rock Band recorded Get Ready with Motown. The song was written by Smokey Robinson.

they were the first white band to be signed by Motown. Smokey Robinson wrote this song and was first recorded by the Temptations in 1966. Rare Earth recorded it in 1970

Smokey Robinson and the Temptations sang this song back in 1966. Rare Earth was the first White band to be signed by Motown Records. The Temptations were know in Detroit as The Sunliners before they became the Temptations. If I`m not mistaken.

You reacted to the short version, with interruptions at 9 minutes. Now you need to listen to the long version, in concert. 21 minutes straight and while has instrument solos throughout, the 4 minute drum solo at the end is phenomenal!

Rare Earth is a Rock band signed to the Motown label. One of the 1st white bands on Motown. Being they were a Motown label, had access to all the Motown songbook library. This song Get Ready, is a cover of the Temptations song Get Ready. Eddie Kendricks sings lead but in a suprano voice. Here the lead singer sings it in a Regular Rock voice in Rock instrumentals. But same song.

Thank you ❣️😁 I didn't feel you were being racist at all. 😁😉 Funky old white hippie lady here lovin your reaction ... let's dance!! Great music is great music no matter color or genre.

You got it. This was a Smokey Robinson song. We white folk gonna shock you some time. Some of us have rhythm & soul.. My favorite Rare Earth was "I know I'm losing you"! hahahaha great reaction.

Haha, no you're right. It was originally by The Temptations, that's probably what you heard around the house. It's smoothe and beautiful- Rare Earth did their own spin and took it in a different direction. I like them both.

Yep.... you nailed it. This song was written by Smokey Robinson and originally recorded by The Temptations in 1966. This is Rare Earth's cover of it.

Based on my currrent KZfaq feeds.... dark and disturbin, to say the least. ... I seek your channel for light and love. I cannot express my appreciation for what you are expressing. Openness and love are beyond needed right now. Thank you! So much!

Been feeling a bit down today, a bit of booty lock, and this definitely addressed some symptoms, but I think I need something a liiiiiittle stronger.... George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic - STOMP. Dr. Funkenstein says "Free your mind and your ass will follow", and Stomp'll make a dead man boogie.

That is one busy musician... to play the drums.. and knowing the lyrics and hitting all the right notes... that's one talented musician/man. Seriously.... very cool. It's also sorta rare to see the drummer the lead singer (aka phil collins etc).

Yes to both questions...you are nuts...and crazy