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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

. 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 !!

One of my favorites from the 70s!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

I always thought this version was funkier then the Temps, grew up with this stuff

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

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

That snare drum is iconic.

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!

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.

So smooth, but sooo energetic, Rare Earth gets down

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Whoa! Taking us back to different times...

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👍🏼

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Drummer Never misses a beat !

OUTSTANDING JOB! THANK YOU FOR PLAYING THIS. RARE EARTH IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS OF ALL TIME. GREAT MUSICIANS AND PETER RIVIERA SOULFUL VOCALS

This will never get old for me. Absolute classic.

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 ✌️😎

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.

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

This BAND had it going on for a few years. Rivera is one of the most underrated drummers in rock history. Nice job on the reaction, lads.

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

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

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

WOW, the long version! 🤘🙌👍

Always like to hear the organ in classic rock tunes!

I saw Rare Earth with Three Dog NIght back in the mid 80's. Arguably the best concert I ever saw that Rush wasn't playing at.

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.

Bought this LP about a zillion years ago. Still got it but man does it have some wear.

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

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.

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

Enjoyed that guys ! This live version was always a classic jam from the past. Makes the reaction more enjoyable when coming from musicians and lifetime music listeners. You two are the best.

Wow haven't heard this song for decades, and never heard this performance.. This song was popular enough back in the 70's even high school marching bands used to play it and I bet some still do.

This is the best and the definitive version of this song. It is just too good! I always get disappointed when I hear it come on the radio, cuz I know it's going to be the super short radio version.

Great reaction guys! I remember buying the Get Ready LP when it debuted while still in or just out of high school. This song was the whole 2nd side of the LP.

This band was White and was on the Motown label. Motown knew what they were doing when they signed these guys. They could be funky and they could rock..

I was 16 when I bought this album when it was released and saw them at the Aragon Ballroom shortly after that. Very under rated band for it's time. But then again many were because there were so many giants roaming the concert halls then. Big Motown influence.

I’ve never heard this version - awesome!

Their live is great!!

Can anyone be better than the Temps doing their own song? No. But these guys made their own version--a bit of rock injected, retaining the soul and respect for the Temps' original. I loved this when I was a kid (which, BTW, you could hear on the same station back then sandwiched between Cream "Sunshine of Your Love" and Dylan "Like a Rolling Stone", for example--the golden age of FM radio!) and holds up now.

Best cover of a song. 🎵

HECK YEAH!!!

I saw them live int early ‘70’s when I was 13 yrs old. Great show! Thank you for this review!

LOVE RARE EARTH!!! I think they were under-rated....GOOD STUFF!!! ❤❤❤

hard rockers from all over the world learned to dance without guilt..super band ..you know I am loosing you..their masterpiece..

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

This tune brings me back to the days of escaping from reality with my headphones! We actually used to play this song at the football games when I was in marching band. 🎷

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

Thanks guy I’ve been patiently waiting for someone to do this one, my favorite version of this song. My 10 year older sister had this album so I’ve been rockin it for 50 years. Thanks guys you all have the best channel out there. Check out there Woodstock performance it’s obviously live. “Hey big Brother”

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

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!

I never heard this ,OUTSTANDING 🤔

Thanks for the ride, it’s been a few years since I heard this one . We had a saying if you feel it do it . They did it with feelings. The music wraps around you.

On their In Concert album which was recorded in Jacksonville, Florida they had a version of this that was over 23 minutes. But that was edited down from an actual length of over an hour. They could jam out like the best.

I’ve been listening to this since it came out and have never heard this extended live version! Thanks for sharing and reacting to this. I live Rare Earth!

Saw them a few times. Incredible.

Saw them back in the mid 80's in Miami. Great Show..!!