"I Know I'm Losing You" and "Slipping Into Darkness" are pure FIRE!!!!

BEST decade of music!!

A great upbeat, joyous song! Also a great road trip song. The album Rare Earth Live - one of the best car cruising albums ever. Also want to address Motown Records. I’m a 64 year old white male - who in my formative years (13-23) was transformed by Motown recording artists and shows like “Soul Train”. And many, but not all, of my friends growing up in a white, working class community were too. An exercise in anti-racism. Love your reviews.

A MUST HEAR Classic with an important & uplifting message,, Argent "Hold Your Head Up"

love that soulful FUNK❤️

Gotta love Rare Earth. Also, another drummer on lead vocals.

Motown was so taken they gave them their own label...Their covers of Motown are classic I Know Im Losing You . Get Ready...and a deep cut Ray Charles What I'd Say

A classic piece of early 70s rock right here, and one I grew up listening to. A local radio station in Toronto had a program called Psychedelic Sunday that ran for over 20 years, all music released between 1965-1975. I was a regular listener and this was a staple - it pairs so well with summer sunshine, good friends and great times. Awesome tripping down memory lane with you guys this morning - much love from Canada!

Peter Rivera, the drummer/lead singer, is still performing today in his late 70's and sounding great.

You should hear the Live version of this song along with I'm Losing You. One of the best jams ever.

Drummer is the lead singer

The Motown songwriters Dino Fekaris and Nick Zesses wrote this amazing, jumping soul-rocker. It was one of Rare Earth's best songs. One of the few white bands signed to Mowtown. Good call on your comments, guys. Can't imagine a world without Mowtown.

Rare Earth was an early 70’s staple! Typical of the time, feel good, do good, share good. Great song, thanks for spinning it!

If you want to get really wild, do the full 23-minute live version of "Get Ready" from their In Concert album. It's an absolute banger.

My favorite Rare Earth song for sure! I remember loving this as a kid. Still love it now. I saw I a lot of good comments down below. The break down section reminds me of the group War , which if you haven't done anything from them, you really should. "Cisco Kid" , "Slipping Into Darkness" , "The World Is A Ghetto" and "Low Rider" would be great songs to do.

That drum break at the end is one of my favorites of all time. It's just filthy. Rare Earth also does a rock cover of GET READY that is juicy and phenomenal.

If I'm not mistaken they we're the first white band signed by Motown.

"Had my hand on a dollar bill. And the dollar bill blew away. But the sun is shinning down on me and it's here to stay." Talk about a great song of optimism! Awesome classic...

Just a perfect song from the amazing 70s!!! Love this song, used to be on the radio all the time.

You need to hear Rare Earth’s cover of Get Ready. They really make it their own. Yes, they were signed by Motown and their biggest hits were in the early 70’s, my junior high years😊👍🏼.

I just wanna celebrate 🎶🥁🎸….Thanks for playing!

Love your take on this. I am learning a ton about Motown, but more about what made it that. This was just before my time, but what a sound! Love the channel. Please keep going!!!

The quintessential positive vibe track , gentlemen . Never disappoints nor fails to give an attitude adjustment . Blessings to you and your dear ones .

Rare Earth was myy HS soundtrack. Killer band, and the best drummer vocalist of all time!

Beautiful way to start a Friday morning here on the east coast. Rare Earth was a special group. They’ve done some Motown covers, I think, that are pretty awesome. La really gettin into this one! ✌️

I've always LOVED this song...such a glorious celebration of life!

I did get to see them one time. They were the opening act at the original California Jam 1974. Greatest festival I've ever seen in person!

Believe it or not, the band IS still together and they tour most every summer.

A real great song. Awesome! Those were the days! 🎶🎶🎶👍

This is 100% feel good vibes.

True definition of a band that crossed musical genres and fans

I agree with everyone else.."I'm Losing You" & "Get Ready" are must hears! Live is good but really, it's the studio versions that sound great & are what we were all listening to back in the day, on the radio & everywhere. Please do them!💙💫💙💫💙💫💙

Peter rivera the lead singer is still around and performing and sounds great. Might want to a see him perform "get ready" on the Huckabee show. STILL BANGS THEM DRUMS TOO!❤

Proud to own the original 45 of this song. Rock on.

It finally happened. I just listened to this in the car and thought it would be a great song for you. I get in the house and here it is. Fantastic song.

Rare Earth was really big in the early 70s. They were the band that brought Motown to white kids who might not have otherwise heard that music or at least heard it as much. I was one of those kids, growing up in a very white and country music dominated community. They headlined the first rock concert I ever went to. Five Man Electrical Band and then Don McLean came on first.

Great reaction! I remember buying the Get Ready LP when still in High School. The title song was great and was the whole 2nd side of the record...20+ minutes.

Super tight percussion section carries this great song !

I was raised in the 60s or the 70s I'm 66 years old now And I'm gonna tell you protest is the right term Protesting against the negativity of a society that's gone mad and it's way worse now than it was in 1971 or 72 when the song came out We put our face in the people sometimes we We put our faith in the people sometimes yes we do,, But when the people let us down we have to do just like rare earth suggested Almost commanded You turn around and go the other way Don't need to be a part of any negative crowd no matter who it is no matter who they think they are if it's not right by golly it's just not right and what you said again about it this being a protest song that explains this song wonderfully so Motown is where it's at I'm just here to tell you I absolutely am emphatically Agree with you both , God bless you fellers, rev Red-Rob E. Curry Jr

What a voice 😅

One of my all time favorite tunes. On my rotation to this day. :)

Oh Yeah Man! I just want to celebrate another day of livin. Enjoyin my stay on Earth while I can..

Now you need to check out the Live version video from the 1974 California Jam to see just how much this group seemed to Love the music they played. Being 63 and growing up listening to the music you are just hearing is great because this means that the music will continue to be great and around for many years to come. I enjoy your reactions and the discussions and song breakdown that you give. Keep the reactions coming and continue to enjoy the music 🎶 🎵

Rare Earth-In Concert, everyone should hear it.

Classic track from a great Motown band

In Australia in the 70’s this was always being played at every party I went too, whole album is great ❤ same with Tim Buckley’s “Greetings from L. A” if you haven’t heard that album seek it out, it’s gold

This is fun & funky. Their Best one is I Know Im Losing You. Another one of theirs is Born to Wander. Super band. Great vibe. Ever hear of the Chambers Bros- Please Dont Leave Me? Has a similar feel to this. Excellent group, real funk & soul!! I know your request list is long, just a suggestion. So much good music, you keep us groovin' 👍🏼 Glad you enjoyed this oldie!! Me too.

Both of u just head bobbin'! YYYEEESSS!!

I just want to Celebrate another day of living❤

Get into War, Slipping Into Darkness, The World is A Ghetto, etc. Or their work with Eric. Undone.

Love these guys. They were Great! They have a Great live video of this.

Yep. That’s the way to do it

One of my favorites from that era.

one of the best songs ever

Great song, this is the single version, it took up a whole album side and is an incredible jam. They have chops in spades, try I'm Losing You (the full version) for more evidence of just how good they were. You can see them live as well, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

Fun stuff. I believe they were the first all white band signed to Motown Records back in the day They just had that certain thing going on with their music that was so tasty. Very good backyard & cruising friendly sounds.

Beautiful, needed this today!🔥 Grateful 🙏 thank you!

One of those songs that got played at every party back in the day.

Airplay Beats give Rare Earth Get Ready Live Video a listen the Drummer is the singer

Always feel better when listening to this jam! Your reactions were great also. ✌🏼❤

Love seeing you guys finding out the history of this music - this is what it was about in the 70's and I'm so glad you are going there. Keep it up!

They did something called i couldnt believe...RE,in a nutshell, rock,jazz,funk!

Yeah man this is the kind of music I loved back in the day! I believe they were on Motown records but I'm not sure. As a matter of fact now that I remember I think they were on rare earth records they had their own recording company. But I love this song and yeah I always got down with the stuff that sounded more like soul that has a little rock mixed into it especially if it had some horns in it! Be some love brothers!

yea they were, awesome band

A rare band where the Drummer is the lead vocalist, at least on this song. Rare Earth, who were from Detroit, Michigan, were the only all white band signed by Barry Gordy at Motown. They underwent many personnel changes over the years.

All their songs have the rnb sound with heavy instrumentals that very few groups had back then. Their first album was in 69 called Get Ready. Start with that one✌🏼

One of my favourite bands. A good experiment Motown signing a rock band. There are epic LPs of several songs that run 21 minutes. Rare Earth is really a jam band and you can feel it in these epics. Unfortunately there were not a lot of cameras around their live shows so there are just a few examples.

Check the song It makes you happy right now( but it ain't gonna last too long) From the album "back to earth".

I’m a disabled veteran and will never live another pain free day on this earth. But I have a play,it’s of “Music To Helo Me Feel Better”, and this song is on it. And if it doesn’t come up earlier enough when I hit shuffle, I skip until I get to it.

They got that vibe!

If you can find this song done at the California jam you won't be disappointed you guys are playing some great music

Check out "Get Ready" and "I'm Losing You" fantastic covers of Temptations classics that Rare Earth covered!! Thanks for diving in!!

This is another one of those “WTF” videos when most watch their live videos. There are several great videos of their live performances on KZfaq.

This band had a sound, man...Hard rock funk...

the cover of the Motown hit Get Ready is must-hear Rare Earth

Love the comment on the mowtown connection. They did have that 70 s mowtown funk rock..put this record on next to a Sly and Family Stone record and tell me any difference.. Great call Airplay Beats. ! ❤

The Rare Earth live album is great

Rare Earth did a great cover of the Temptations' - Get Ready and there's a live video of it on You Tube!

Never heard of them to be honest, glad you reacted to this.

White group with SOUL baby :) The drummer was a fantastic drummer and vocalist.

Saw them in DC at Food and Wine Fest just set up on the street. Fire.

Wow brings back memories. This was constantly played on the radio. Very positive message. We could use this song now.

I'm sure it's been mentioned, but you should do Get Ready...I'm sure you've probably heard it. They have a great live version

I'm losing you by Motown,and faces with Rod Stewart fabulous both.also You should analyze War! Slipping into darkness,... great band! You guys break things down so gooood!

Still listen to this band today. Just whammie bar excellence. Can't get enough. This is not their only hit. "I'm Losing You" is another you should check out. Picture this live. Audience participation is off the charts.

there is, what appears to be a "live" video, of them doing "Get Ready", a great RE song. The video may be a studio version duped over a live performance but at least you get a chance to see what they look like performing.

Big John Is My Name! Funkiest song you ever heard!

GET READY!!! live video is a must see.

Hey Big Brother is a great song by these guys

Highly recommend the long version of (I know) I'm losing you. Great track!

Despite all the corporate and teased protest bullish, artists just wanted to rock out in their own way, this is why Rare Earth did it's thang just Grand Funk, Al Green, Stevie Wonder did their thang. They coloured our palettes as if to peace was already here if not in reality but in our own need feel not just get lapped up in trendy cultures. And now it's why these (aforementioned) artists are still meaningful to us in any generation.

Wow awesome fellas. Keep it up and this rabbit hole is a great one to go down. I think y'alls channel is the best of it's kind on KZfaq. I watch everyday. Cheers!

There is no video of the full “Get Ready” jam but what they did to Smokey’s song is amazing!(appr. 20 minutes but Wow! Worth it!)

Another band along the same line that you may want to check out is the J. Geils Band. "Give It to Me" would be a good song to start with.

Great reaction to a great song. Always love when this one comes on the radio -- so funky and such a rocker

Excellent reaction guys! Best reaction channel around!

Enjoy your lives people

Everyone I knew even my black buddies on my football and basketball teams were absolutely certain this was a Motown song with Motown black talent. AM radio days. Information moved slowly. Very very slowly. Music however was new and amazing every day.

I Know I'm Losing you & Hey Big Brother are fire.

Good music has no color. This song was fire back in the day.