Lead vocalist was also the drummer, so he's killing it two times on this one.

Props to you. Most reactors wouldn't invest that much time in a song.

Rare Earth was an American rock band from the late 60's-70's. They were one of the first big hit-making acts signed by "Motown" that consisted only of white members. Some of their hits were "I Just Want To Celebrate", "Get Ready", "Born To Wander", Hey Big Brother", "Warm Ride" etc.

Rare Earth was signed with Motown. The Temptations & Gladys Knight & The pips also covered I’m Losing You. The Temptations recorded Get Ready and Rare Earth covered it.

This group is the definition of funky, groovy, absolute rock n roll spiritual joy. I just want to celebrate another day of life.

What a great arrangement of this classic, funky tune. I forgot just how good these guys were! Damn, those drums. Groovy.

Most people on first listen thought this was a black group, They definitely got SOUL😊

I really appreciate your playing Rare Earth, one of the best bands from my teenage years. But, more than that, you are great with your presentation, and how you get into the music, and describe your experience. Peace out, and love to you!

I appreciate your not interrupting the song & saving the comments for the end.

Bro this vibe is timeless . This band never failed to deliver , especially live .

Rare Earth was dope! Great version of this song, my favorite one, they just let it rip. Do the extended Get Ready for more brilliance! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎷🎶

Yeah, you gotta do I Just Want to Celebrate and Get Ready. Both are funky soulful bangers!

Anything from Rare Earth vinal or live, you won't be disappointed

Funky, soulful yet psychedic rock too - Loved it. Don't know which was first, but Rod Stewart (w/Faces), Temptations, and several others also did wonderful renditions of this song. Another example of how different artists have different adaptations. I really like the instrumental part of this version - great job.

Funk Brother and guitarist for Rare Earth, Ray Monette. He is amazing.

this was originally a Temptations hit. They did it Rare Earth style. Both versions are great.

When I first heard this, I went into shock,but their live version,off the knapsack album,shocker,produced by the great Norman Whitfield

A very underappreciated band, that can with the best of them!! Get Ready is just as good. Appreciate the reaction Biz!!

This era of music had such a distinctive vibe and feel. Nothing like it ever again - so glad at least someone like you appreciates it! 👍

I remember the radio played this back in the day!

They are incredible live

Hey big Brother is another rocker from Rare Earth!

I haven't heard this version in a long time

killer jukebox

Rare Earth was on the Rare Earth record label which was a Motown label. There were also a few other artists on that label such as R. Dean Taylor for example. This song was the first time I heard them in 1970 or thereabouts.

I don’t think I’ve EVER heard the long version of this!

Thanks for doing this great tune!! I saw them in the early 70’s as a teen- I wasn’t mature enough at that time to fully appreciate them. I’m old and wiser now 😂

Fantastic song

Rare Earth Great, But Let's Not Forget It Was The Temptin Temptations That Made This A Hit.

I saw them live in a crappy bar in Ft. Smith, Arkansas in the 80s. They would blow a fuse about every 30 minutes. After about 10 min they would get the power back and play some more. This went on all night, but no one cared. Neither the band or the fans. They played for about 3 hours and brought the house down including the power.

Get Ready is one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

Yes the outro is crazy.. this is one of the Best baseline sets ever!!

Rare earth, please. Live, if possible.

This is one of the best covers!!! Rod Stewart did a good cover too.

Now you're playing with Fire! ❤😎👍

You are the best at choosing songs...

Big John is my Name is one of their best tracks too

🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥, you set the house on fire tonight!!!!

Had this album they were a great group! They had a lot of great songs...🥰🇺🇸

They are one of the best live group of all time on stage great show great music album and song

Great Band of the 70s.

I remember The Temptations and Rod Stewart (Faces?) singing this.

I don't normally watch music reviews but you have the same inane face I have on Friday evening, when I put on this tack and get into the weekend vibe! And I was great to see you didn't feel the need to interrupt a fantastic piece of rock / funk vibe 😊

Check out their live shows.➡️🎵☮️✌️

One of the great jam bands. In concert they were known for jams that would last for over an hour. On their Rare Earth In Concert album this song lasted for over 14 minutes but it wasn't the longest song. Get Ready was over 23 minutes on the album, cut down from an actual performance of something like 66 minutes but that was all they could fit on one side of a record. Rare Earth In Concert (aka The Backpack album) is one of my 3 favorite live albums by a single band.

Great choice. I love their cover of the song Smiling Faces. You would enjoy that.

cheers man

…… love when Biz digs deep into these classics ❤️🔥🤘🏼 great reaction Biz 💪🏿 your the “Man” Thank you !!

Another great version of this song is by The Faces with Rod Stewart.

MAJOR JAM !

Such a great psychedelic rock band. Really, all their music gets into the listener's head space & resonates. Thanks for your review.

Great Review!

They cover several Motown songs as Motown signed them and gave them their own label . The cover of Ray Charles What'd I Say is a rocker

Some young people r curious about this group,go listen to ..i couldn't believe what happened last night..rock,jazz,funk in 1 package,RE in a nutshell

That was groovy

Tony s Pizza/ The size of a table top on /cid

Rare Earth was not the only Motown act to cut “(I Know) I’m Losing You” after the Temptations in 1966; others were Gladys Knight & the Pips, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, and more. Even Rod Steward did a version on his album Every Picture Tells A Story. Those old Motown tunes by the Temptations and Four Tops are still outstanding. What would the music world be without Motown? Great choice, Biz.

It’s been a minute. What a great tune

Rare Earth!!!! One of he Top songs ever... I'm losing you...

I remember hearing this at about 11 years old and it blew me away.

Rare Earth was great. I;'m partial to Born to Wander.

Long version. Thank you.

Loved them! Rare Earth was 🔥 Next songs - Hey Big Brother, I Just Want to Celebrate, Get Ready

You gotta hear the version by Rod Stewart, with the Faces backing him up!

From Detroit.... excellent

Thanks. Been a long time since I heard this band. Maybe 40 plus years!

Rock n roll Motown...

Born in 1968. This is the music I grew up with. Feel sorry for today's kids.

Born to Wander, I Just Want to Celebrate are two I'd recommend next.

you done stepped in it

Biz, you've opened yourself up to some homework on this song. 1st, the radio edit is much more concise and impactful, then there's the Rod Stewart version and the original Temptations version... they are all reaction worthy!

Biz, you should check out the version of this by Uptown.

They do a great version of Tobacco Road, try it.

great tune brother, them is some funky white boys...singing drummers is a thing too! that breakdown though. they ain't playing

Blonde guy on record cover is singer\drummer👍

good stuff! glad you have discovered rare earth! next songs, "get ready" and "i just want to celebrate". consider buying one of their albums.

LOTS OF OTIS REDDING AND WILSON PICKET ON KZfaq...HEAR THEM!!👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

Yeah, anytime you want to load up some Rare Earth and feed it to us in FM full length, like this one, not lightweight shortened up for AM radio is alright by me. Live performance is awesome too. Whatever.

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Yeah. Rare Earth was just one of those band that had soul I thought this was the Temptations at first when it came out but nope just your basic funky soulful rock band from the 60’s 😄🤘

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Only white band signed by motown also seen rare earth with Joe cocker and Leon Russell meat the band they all sign the back of my tee shirt and the drummerdrawed his drum ket I've got it so cool aloha

Saw them live...great group. Singer is the drummer!!! Other singing drummers are Phil Collins (Genisis and solo); Don Henley (Eagles and solo), Ginger Baker (Cream) AND ALLMAN BROTHERS HAD TWO DRUMMERS!!! Check them out!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

Listen to Rare Earth MA

Good choice: I haven't seen a lot of (read any) reactions to this one.

Shredding in 1970, Apollo 13, Kent State, Nixon. At least the music was great!

And faces version kicks this one too with rod stewart

Second only to David Ruffin.

The 11 minute version is pure ear candy! Such great funk! The 3 minute radio cut was butchery!

THEY COVERED MOTOWN TUNES GREAT!!! ANOTHER IS "GET READY"👍👍👍👍👍👍

PS review Rare Earth MA

Great cover. Like it better than Rod Stewart and Faces version.

file this one under "epic".

lol you are such a music head

Rare Earth is Bad. My oldest sister bought their albums