Shakatak - Dark Is The Night • TopPop

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Shakatak are an English jazz-funk band, founded in 1980.
They scored a number of chart entries, including two Top 10 hits in the UK Singles Chart, "Night Birds" (1982) and "Down on the Street" (1984), plus a further 12 entries in the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles.
The original line up is:
Jill Saward (vocal, percussion, flute)
Bill Sharpe (keyboards)
Roger Odell (drums)
George Anderson (bass)
Keith Winter (guitar)
The group is still active and popular throughout the world, particularly in Japan and the Far East, and generally produce a new album every two years on JVC Records.
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Broadcast date: 1983/10/29
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@peterdale7896 3 ай бұрын

Who feels better after listening to this groove....❤

@rickjt62 Ай бұрын

Me!

@william-uc2oy 8 күн бұрын

Oddly enough I hadn’t heard this song before. I’m in Southern California. But I really like it. It’s got something really nice that came together on it. Yes it’s very Jazz/Funk. And I’ve listen to quite a bit of music in my 68 years. But I’d never came across this nor the group.

@1963christmas Жыл бұрын

Such an underrated group

@helen8686 5 ай бұрын

Still listening to this over 40 years on...the 80s were definitely the best era in music...oh to be a teenager again!

@leestockton9367 Жыл бұрын

Only now do I appreciate their music as I've got old and into jazz. This is lovely

@bullcrap1971 Жыл бұрын

I was too busy break dancing in 83 to appreciate Jazz 😂. Now I appreciate it

@skating1293 Жыл бұрын

At 57 years old this is still one of my favourites to dance around the kitchen too. I miss the 80's

@sunilayya8948 3 жыл бұрын

Timeless shakatak. Still sounds so elegant and classy .

@dee1458 2 ай бұрын

*The Shakatak Sound Indeed.* Bill Sharpe's keyboards, funky jazzy compositions, spiced by Jill Saward's jazzy sultry vocals. So eternally cool, classy, jazzy, hipswaying r&b funky!

@deanfurborough1602 2 ай бұрын

Great song great memories

@dee1458 Ай бұрын

@@deanfurborough1602 Easier Said Than Done and this are my 2 faves. Lucky to also have watched them live at Pizza Express Soho London, and happening upon and chatting up Limahl (Kajagoogoo) there, then a group photo thereafter.

@garrywilkes1311 4 жыл бұрын

British jazz funk at it's very best. Bring back the original Jazz fm radio

@carlcorver 5 ай бұрын

Saw Shakatak perform live in Colchester last night with the original line up.... What a treat and we was all up dancing 😊

@Rightturnclyde78 Ай бұрын

Bet that was great ,loved thir music and the 80s We'll never see the likes again

@dee1458 Ай бұрын

Lucky myself to also have watched them live at Pizza Express Soho London (25th Anniversary), and happening upon and chatting up cool lad Limahl (Kajagoogoo) there, then a group photo thereafter.

@johnmackinnon9192 5 ай бұрын

What a babe you are Jill,and that angelic voice. Back up by those fantastic lads .Shakatak ,youre amazing!!!

@zep4814 3 жыл бұрын

The chorus of this song is literally "the lick". I can't unhear it.

@Wired4Life2 3 жыл бұрын

I literally searched for this video because of that. I thought I heard it before.

@andrewwood4089 2 жыл бұрын

Iiiiipo99998

@ajs41 4 ай бұрын

What's the lick?

@Shelovesthearsenal 17 күн бұрын

What do you mean

@GorgeousHelen 7 ай бұрын

Timeless Shakatak with so many awesome tunes. Dark is the Night is one of my favourite, absolutely cosmic music✨🔥

@rauldeluca1447 2 жыл бұрын

THE LICC OF THIS SONG IS SO GOOD

@johnberwick5321 4 жыл бұрын

65 years old so remember this first time around ,,,,,,, still dancing to music like this ,,,brilliant

@juandugong3286 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS SONG, LOVE 80'S STYLE, LOVE THE LOOKS, GREAT PERFORMANCE, MISS THIS ERA...

@Bill-sd2vh 6 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous Woman she was loved this band in my younger days still do timeless x❤

@sirhooligan7489 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I just love that group and I always will. ^^

@sapankumarchakraverty3647 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourate by Shakatak!

@dimakubrakov676 4 жыл бұрын

Jill Saward is awesome! )✨

@Lester-hi4ez Жыл бұрын

The sound and vocals and jazz 😂 timeless

@chrischapman8000 5 жыл бұрын

Very underrated band . Great bass work . Pure musicians Great style and a lovely voice. I miss the style and music of the 80,s . In my late 50s it's still my favourite period of Music. From Yes to level 42 it was great era

@flexiblestrategist9922 5 жыл бұрын

I love Yes, too. On my top five bands ever. Saw them a bunch of times. At one concert, one license plate had "RELAYER" . I like this band, too.

@danielevitelli4651 5 жыл бұрын

spyro gyra and the ripengtons to

@jameswhite7997 5 жыл бұрын

Love Shakatak and love Level 42. Never seen Shak live but seen Level 42 live many times. Music was so different then. Agree...great bass work :)

@perry9015 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@HUMPTYNUGGET 3 жыл бұрын

Love Yes , Shakatak went to see Level 42 6 times in the 1980s

@vasosandrea3532 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful song with a cool breeze of romance of the 80s with style.

@daveball1799 3 жыл бұрын

Pure 80s when jazz funk was awesome

@jimdyer9612 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely voice.....Great song. Takes me back.....lindylou

@willcollins4197 3 жыл бұрын

funk soul at its best ,still listening to this classic.

@paullocker7984 8 жыл бұрын

Underestimated group .....so brilliant, so good!!!!!!!!!!!1

@kevinroome8286 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic British Funk Outfit. They just got better with time. Probably the best ALBUM for me was, into the blue, and Turn the music up👌👍😉

@dee1458 Ай бұрын

Easier Said Than Done then this are my 2 faves myself.

@alexs5723 2 жыл бұрын

The riff is the lick... and it kind of works. Wicked vocal melody, so 80s disco. The white mesh tank over green t-shirt look is coming back if I have to get this ball rolling myself

@hejsanii5769 Жыл бұрын

One of the best bands in the universe...

@knockshinnoch1950 3 жыл бұрын

Saw them live in Glasgow Tiffany's way back in 82/83 when they were at the peak of their success. Great to hear this again after so many years.

@celsofidel8393 5 ай бұрын

Cuando se apreciaba la buena música aun

@ddphotograph 2 жыл бұрын

So under rated and so talented, Bill Sharpe and the singer, such a great song

@oldschoolbbass 3 жыл бұрын

Jill Saward still Beautiful today and the rest of the band stil jamming away with great music.

@russellmay7347 3 жыл бұрын

GILL SAWARD ..BILL ODELL ..WHO I'm sure (or was told lived nr EPPING ...not far from HILL HALL the old womens prison or THEYDON MOUNT !!???) MICK HILL ONE OF LADS in the REGT mega SHAKATAK FAN !! THE BLK GIRL SINGER feat. here was ..2 nd line up of grp! I always thought a LOT OF THEIR MUSIC was great for FILM SOUNDTRACK OR INCIDENTAL SOUND!!

@hj.maryatimaryati7181 4 жыл бұрын

80's best and gold era of music..and my life....

@williampaterson4333 5 жыл бұрын

Great Band who NEVER got the TRUE Recognition they Deserved ! Great sound and SO relaxing to listen to late at night 💖 Thanks for posting ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

@HoboHeaven 2 жыл бұрын

Jil is a Dream come true.

@capoditutticapi8925 4 жыл бұрын

What a band! Probably the best smooth jazz of the 80's. Remember seeing them live in some place in Covent Garden in 81/82. Maybe it was Rumours?! Can't remember. But I was hooked from then!

@Pulsonar 7 жыл бұрын

I always liked this singers sweet voice, 80s through and through. Remembering the extreme styles - shoulder pads, rolled up jacket sleeves, jodphurs, riding boots and the big hair that ruled at the swankiest wine bars in town, and that was just the men!

@enoz.j3506 3 жыл бұрын

Saw Shakatak at Blazers night club windsor in the 80's. The 80's was a great time to be alive.

@madmuppet8039 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember seeing Second Image down the road at Slough, it was in what is now the Virgin cinema !

@enoz.j3506 3 жыл бұрын

@@madmuppet8039 Good old days,had a friend in Slough,down the old bath road,also crashed my bike on the roandabout at the end LOL

@dee1458 Ай бұрын

Lucky to also have watched them live at Pizza Express Soho London, and happening upon and chatting up very approachable & humble chap Limahl (Kajagoogoo) there, then a group photo thereafter. Easier Said Than Done then this are my 2 faves.

@sebASMR 3 жыл бұрын

love this

@davecoalwood9487 3 жыл бұрын

With You there Mate.

@Forsetti- 2 жыл бұрын

Jill is amazing

@jazzpianoman01 6 жыл бұрын

37 yrs on and still performing/touring! The soundtrack to my life in the '80s and a unique sound rarely heard these days

@bastienxfiles3569 6 жыл бұрын

Mark Doherty . Yessss, you're right! Greetings from Argentina.

@johnbowman1086 5 жыл бұрын

Mark Doherty going to see them in 3 weeks can’t wait

@simonclord7697 2 жыл бұрын

Whilst rekindling our youth as we immerse ourselves in nostalgia, we also torture our souls. For we shall never get back what time and progress has stolen from us. Bittersweet pill to swallow.

@aminemeftahimwohamed2822 5 жыл бұрын

Strong strong strong music UK🇬🇧 the years 70*80❤❤❤1*2*3 viva l algérie 🇩🇿1*2*3 viva music UK🇬🇧

@sunilayya8948 4 жыл бұрын

Her smooth and classy vocals complement the band beautifully! The Ultimate feel good music.

@cnfuzz 3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonycollins7946 yes this gem has at the sametime an uplifting and melancholic character , like it wants to tell you it is a closing of an era , keyboard player bill sharpe took a different style soon after by working with gary numan

@sirrichardpumpaloaf8154 2 жыл бұрын

Saw them in Portsmouth UK on Friday evening….40 years on and they’re still amazing 🎤🎸

@jumpingjas 6 жыл бұрын

Cannot take nothing away from these guys, fantastic tunes one after another.....

@albertiedwards5175 4 жыл бұрын

This tune is so classy 😎✨👍🍻

@user-no4cb3mg2m 6 жыл бұрын

Песня dark is the night-- ''Это рассказ и эмоции певицы о ее ощущении в небе ночью , а музыканты просто сами от себя кайфуют и ЭТО так)), море музыки.... Это же---SHAKATAK!!!!!! Браво-браво)). Нина Михай..

@TheBrummie60 5 жыл бұрын

So cool, it's sub-zero. I grew up with music of this calibre, taking it for granted, believing that tunes of this incredible quality would go on, and on, and on. So heartwarming to hear that younger viewers can identify with our precious golden age of popular music. We hand our legacy over to you. Cheers!

@xKLDY 4 жыл бұрын

Pop melody, jazz piano, funky groove... Sooooo smooth!

@marlasota 3 жыл бұрын

This music is magic

@marcelnz 3 жыл бұрын

brings back memories. Man, what a voice!!

@master-kq3nw 4 ай бұрын

Beatiful song

@ChrisLythgoe-mz1of Жыл бұрын

Loved this band amazing times in the 80s ❤️

@TheHogg62 3 жыл бұрын

summer of 83...what a time to be alive

@ziggypop8106 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes . . 80's were the absolute best

@CIMAmotor Жыл бұрын

@@ziggypop8106 84 for me, what a fucking year!

@leestockton9367 Жыл бұрын

Yep

@MariaLopez-hc2nm 5 ай бұрын

😅😅😅oh.. fantastic days 🎉

@Midnightblueguy 2 жыл бұрын

" and what can you do boo? Can you play the tambourine? " LOLOLOL. LOVE Shakatak.

@jeffzuess9149 3 жыл бұрын

This caused me to have goosebumps. How good is this music....beautiful.

@martincasey8118 6 ай бұрын

Just beautiful funk

@GraceZaalman 10 ай бұрын

My mother was born in the 60's. And let me discover these gems great, as an 39 year old and born in the 80's I can appreciate.

@bunnystuart3808 Жыл бұрын

very good song from shakatak

@nadinebrock 4 жыл бұрын

This is my jam. Awesome band!!! Love them

@The670533 5 жыл бұрын

The quality of two areas is way better than current days: (1) The camera work; (2) EVEN IF the whole song was mimed, as a pianist the Shakatak pianist is THE pianist. No sustain pedal, which is great for supreme quality clipped jazz. Amazing, a go-to track, and world-renowned.

@user-gh1ym3oh3k 4 жыл бұрын

個人的に一番好きな曲❗朝コーヒー片手に聴きながら仕事に向かう☀30年以上前から聴いてるが令和二年シャカタクは色褪せる事のないアーティストだ❗🎶

@thomasgray9170 4 жыл бұрын

I think I agree with you.

@pantoanticomunistaa6242 Ай бұрын

I think the same

@TheSonicdruid 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up listening to this and will forever remind me of my late father. A time that will never be replaced. Great day's these, when people knew how to have fun and get down

@andrewdasilva8073 5 жыл бұрын

Not played this for years, absolute class.

@robertwilson256 4 жыл бұрын

Bring back the 80s

@benji.B-side 4 жыл бұрын

Top notch Jazz Fusion, outstanding song!!

@ludmilag2692 6 жыл бұрын

Браво ! Шокотак ! Обожаю вас !!! Слушаю вас всегда !!! Привет из России ! 🇷🇺

@mickrick84 3 жыл бұрын

bringing back old memories.. most of today's music cannot..

@TheHiggybabe 3 жыл бұрын

One of many fine songs from Shakatak from 1983 happy music 🎹👍.

9 ай бұрын

Dark is the night Dark is the night Where is the star that lit my skies? Gone is the night Hiding the hurt that fills my eyes

@am7509 8 ай бұрын

Saw them recently at the Pizza Express Soho and yes they are still pulling the crowds. Great night along with the legend Tony Blackburn in attendance.

@bettybooppiet3821 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome back in the 80,s one of the group that belong in the list miss this time bring me back

@rhianjones1319 3 жыл бұрын

“Dark is the night is one my favourite song by Shakatak”

@obieknol5275 2 жыл бұрын

This is how music is supposed to be…..nice to listen to…

@daviddeller7896 3 жыл бұрын

Great memories from a great band. I learnt piano from studying Bill Sharpe. Keith Winter was a great guitarist also

@user-pc3mj9bi5v 5 ай бұрын

Awesome. Simple Awesome !

@juanjotm4821 2 жыл бұрын

In Mexico City jazz F.M. 104.1 Mhz used to broadcast Shakatak and in the program named: jazz discoteque by the year 1985 they were part of the the main show. I bet that was very pleasant. I liked it a lot.

@mrbadiuzzaman 3 жыл бұрын

They were the epitome of sophistication in the midst of the rather meandering New Romantic mainstream sounds of the early 80's

@nektariopervolianakis4374 7 жыл бұрын

Everything I do flashback to old music and the result !!!!! melody !!!!

@robstammers7149 4 жыл бұрын

Just the best now that's what we all call proper music...

@bunnystuart3808 Жыл бұрын

my favourite year is 1980

@stephenshearwood Жыл бұрын

my favourite shakatak track sends me into orbit

@midomouammine6389 5 жыл бұрын

Such a great band.It reminds me the beautiful 80's and my first love!

@wallacehooper8645 Жыл бұрын

This group goes alway back to my naval career when I was overseas in the far east and just introduced to them, what a great time and a great group.

@metalbearuk 3 жыл бұрын

I first heard this coming out of an establishment in Soho, London, as I was walking through, and it's always reminded me of that area ever since.

@anthonylee5736 3 жыл бұрын

Superb, could listen to it all night and often do. Brilliant, so at ease and just laid back enough, if I had a time machine I would go back tomorrow.

@vasosandrea3532 2 жыл бұрын

Make the most of every day buddy 💯💥

@warrenfuchs2304 2 жыл бұрын

The keyboard player is enjoying himself

@navywoman7709 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll join you! 👍🏻🎶🎵🍻🌃

@gavtoye9605 2 жыл бұрын

you should go back yesterday

@1Adjt 7 жыл бұрын

The 80's by far the best decade for music - such good times - wish I could go back

@kevinator41 5 жыл бұрын

same here

@promoteyourvideogames 4 жыл бұрын

For sure! Best music, best movies, best poodle perms, best computer games, best books...

@colinthomad8943 4 жыл бұрын

Best EVER MUSIC .LOVE THE 80S MUSIC.

@derekhallows9479 4 жыл бұрын

we only get the one shot my friend...

@pierstheoneandonly 3 жыл бұрын

When we only had the Cold War and mutually-assured destruction to contend with. Now we the people seem to be the enemy of our govt's and the Power Elites' plans.

@Martin9476 3 жыл бұрын

From June 1983 (I was 7), when Shakatak and Shalamar were big in the charts 🙂

@gulthepilot 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know Shalamar existed till I read ur comment..I went n checked them out..I absolutely love 3 or 4 songs of theirs so far.. :p

@antonigeli294 2 жыл бұрын

Shaka versus Shala

@chrisbennett6260 Жыл бұрын

@@gulthepilot well now you know

@peterietswaart1908 Жыл бұрын

Which song by Shalamar? And Chaka

@Martin9476 Жыл бұрын

@@peterietswaart1908 Dead Giveaway by Shalamar and Dark Is The Night by Shakatak

@andyetfc 2 жыл бұрын

Saw them live last night in St Albans. Great performance.

@docgan7 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome band from 80's. Enjoy every minute listening.

@neiltritschler608 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, June 1983 in Mrs Thatcher's Britain and I was nearly 11 years old. What a great time this was!

@robertcotgrave5920 4 жыл бұрын

Sophistication at its very best. Love their sound.

@user-qz2bt3ro5j 2 жыл бұрын

Как я обожаю эту группу , испытываешь просто какой-то музыкальный оргазм ))))Как все профессионально, обалденная вокалистка!!!!

@user-rg5hs9cg2v Жыл бұрын

Абсолютно в точку!)

@THESTIG-cc7fq 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant track from back then cool understated vibe with this one. Love the vocals almost dreamy like the way she sings.

@dwayneswift3006 4 жыл бұрын

Saw these guys at lakeside. Amazing bass player

@nocilantro_gack 4 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of when I moved to London and they were always on the radio... never heard of them in the States... love these guys .... !!

@melvinbennett444 4 жыл бұрын

Yes we did ! A lot of jazz stations use to play them circa 'Invitation'.

@chris-rfs 3 жыл бұрын

If you loved these try Shalamar and a real good group of the same era,Imagination.All fantastic stuff from the 80s. Give them a listen,I am sure you will enjoy their music.

@Pulsonar 3 жыл бұрын

They were a famous UK Jazz-funk band during the early 80s. I recall cousins saying they heard them in the US and Canada on their radio stations and couldnt believe Shakatak were English.

@markberryhill2715 3 жыл бұрын

The black stations played them. I used to listen to them with my homies in the barracks back at Fort Hood.

@dee1458 Ай бұрын

Lucky to also have watched them live at Pizza Express Soho London, and happening upon and chatting up very approachable & humble chap Limahl (Kajagoogoo) there, then a group photo thereafter.