Jr.Walker- Gotta Hold On To This Feeling

[MrRonnieG]

From June 1969 until July 1970 I was stationed in Southeast Asia (Vietnam) with the Army. I can remember that one of the guys I served with had a Junior Walker cassette and would play this song, over and over and over. Fortunately I loved Junior and the All Stars and, in particular, this recording which is why it put a smile on my face to discover this post. As Charles Dickens once said, "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

[FPJYT]

@MrRonnieG My father was stationed at Anderson Air Force Base, on Guam, from August 1968 to September 1970. He called us to Guam, in December 1969, after he was able to get housing on the base. I was twelve years old. I brought this record from the Base Exchange on Guam, and used to always play it. I still play it. My father was in Vietnam, from May 1965 until June 1966. I have great memories of my family and I traveling around in the service with my father. Bronx, New York City.

[TheISaunders]

Takes me back to my school days in the early 70's.Still gets me singing and dancing.Brilliant stuff.

[motown60s]

Sounds just as good everytime i hear this one, still love it. Thanx

[motowner54]

What a great sound

[Womackette]

Reminds of a boy I had a crush on. We danced on this song and it will forever remind me of him. SW, wherever you are, I'll never forget.

[jrwalkersallstarband]

Hi Motown Master very nice job please give me a call so that i can Help you with the History Facts of the Band Take care and God Bless you and your loved ones Acklee King Jr walkers Allstar Band 231-629-1298

[littledavid1000]

@jrwalkersallstarband I would like to know who do I contact for a show. I thinking of a old school concert. 1-317-809-3585 ask for Dave

[DONNELL1951]

Correction: Jr died in November 1995

[000mrmajor]

i love the song aiways

[Awakened260]

DUDE JR WALKERS IS TOTALLY THE SHIZ

[kathy24091957]

if you have it could you please post it please the islay brothers singing i hear a symphony

[inezj1]

I love this song

[rob916831]

One of my favorites Great song!

[STARBARDD]

I'M FEELIN' YOU!

[1956safari]

I stand corrected, you are correct. The song is from Jan. 1970, I was in Vietnam, didn't get to listen to any music. I was thinking of What Does It Take To Win Your Love. My error, keep up the good work !

[1URESAM]

awesome when hear a song and it places you.

[seatleontsi1]

respect to you sir.

[Crackers1ify]

You Hear It Evertwhere You Go Man Eleavation Station Cloud No 9 ^ Hold on !

[joelok48]

I haven't heard this song in at least 20 years. I wore this albumout The opening sax line was and is one of the best ever. How come you never hear this on the radio? A true work of genius!!!!

[Gerri000]

I CONCUR !

[phillydog17]

I met Jr. at Starr's in Philly in the early eighties.

[rerunjas]

Jr. Walker belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, RIP

[MotownMaster]

Jr died in Battle Creek Mich, in December 1995 from cancer, Willie Woods Deid 2 years later, James graves was killed in a car crash in 1967, Vic as far as i know is still alove

[paulibeva]

when, and how did JW died? I did not know he passed,THANKS.

[MrRonnieG]

Junior just died within the last couple of years, I always loved his particular sound. Was in Vietnam from June 1969 until July 1970 and remember this studio recording like it was yesterday. Amazing how, in the midst of all that shit, I could remember the smile that Junior would always put on my face when I'd hear this song.

[veggiejude]

Hearing this makes me cry..The sax is so soulful, touches me deep inside!! I love it.

[hottamalegrandma]

Jr. Walker, a musician in a class all his own. Commanded his sax as only a King can command his kingdom. What else and how else could one describe

this genius?

[carolyrrh]

you sure got that right. i loved him and his music back in the day and i;m a grandma too.

[miraculus7]

ONE OF MY FAVORITES, AND MY DAD'S

[sanandjazree]

This was always my second favorite song by him. What does it take was of course, first.

[erscott13]

wow, this is better than what does it take - ty 4 posting - Elise

[buez]

CLASSIC!

[spiritladysoul]

lovely bob.thankyou.listen out for anthony wright.reset to zero.officially out 22nd sept. its brill.

[santamara]

Very nice!

Thanks for posting

and to Bob for sharing!

[elan01]

classic..thanks :)

[djdeitch]

Jr at his very best,.ktf.

[thyzira]

thanks for share bob

[motown250]

classic jr walker

[bluesgirl62]

Nice Bob Thanks

[Gerri000]

This song is da SHIT! We truly lost a gem when he died. Rest in peace Soul man.

[MichiganMade]

MotownMaster, could you upload 'Do You See My Love (For You Growing) by Junior and the All-Stars. Keep up the excellent work.

[DONNELL1951]

jamie, great work that you are doing keeping Jr's music alive. i have a home page on the "tagged" website (username Donnell1951)..i would love to put Jr's video's that you show onto my homepage. im a novice on the computer. how do i go about this. can u or anyone else there help me.

[MTCfan]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this (and all your vids) MM.

I love These Eyes & What does it Take to win your love, but there is something so soulful about this that's always made it dear to me.

[dasshtwo]

Brill/Brilliant musicians, playing/singing/with feeling,like words in the Song.

[hitomusic]

The bass player is SWINGING in this recording session..and the drummer found the bottom of the bass man's line with his snare "smack" - seems Jr. Walker then laid his vocal magic over the bass line & the drummer's groove. Awesome!

[koolflick]

Yes...it is a DOPE track. 'Dope': colloqial meaning "really good" and 'It' referring to "Hold On To This Feeling" by Jr. Walker. Settle down...you sound old. The Bob and Rita Marley version adds a certain charm and simplistic innocence that often comes with duets (there are added lyrics in that version also). Covers are a part of music history and are always interresting. SOMETIMES they can even be a more compelling interpretation than the original.

[22mrbrightside]

im in heaven - brilliant track - thanks

[57Will]

Great, great song! I see the label's well worn, but the sound is clean on that 45. Sure could use this kind of real, honest to goodness, heartfelt music on the radio these days.

Thanks, Motownmaster!

[tempts2000]

Hey Motown master could you play "what love has joined together" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. I love your Vids!!!!!!!

[mariah1257]

This is their best one.

[Gerri000]

Outstanding !

[peeterpoon]

Great upbeat song...very underrated...you can't help but feel good hearing it...

[MotownMaster]

Yeah i have "You'll Lose A Precious Love" and I have "Contract On Love" as well when i do my next batch of vids ill include those 2 songs

[Quiltsalad]

Thanks MotownMaster.

I love the behind the music info that you give, but, you're only 24, It's good to see someone so young with so much Motown info.

Do you have a song by the Temptations called You'll lose a precious love?

Also, do you have Stevie Wonder's song: Sign this contract on love.

Thank you so much.

[chinsey123]

any one ever heard of a record called shangrela done in 1970

[koolflick]

Dope track! Wonder if you might be able to find the Bob/Rita marley version also...I actually think its superior:)

[THEORIGINALMOJOMAN]

DOPE TRACK?? ANYBODY CAN "COPY"

[dalela]

Awesome!

[fil800]

Keep em comin MM

[raventammi]

Many thanks MotownMaster. So glad you have a passion for this music and are keeping the joy they bring alive. Much appreciated by a dedicated motown fan.

[VinylRecords60]

Great song!