I also appreciate the original song version's as well as their versions. Also whoever called Jerry Butler "jerry nigger butler" in one of the older video comments is a fuckin idiot
What is it with this Black vs Brown bullshit it's just music man calm down. I'm sure this band asked the OG artists permission to remake the songs so they didn't steal it. And although Doo-wop, R&R, R&B, Soul, Funk, Rap,& Hip-Hop is music created by Blacks doesn't mean that only they can listen to it music is universal and can be appreciated by anyone regardless of race, color, creed, etc.
Romeo Prado's horn arrangements are excellent on this tune, I had the pleasure to meet him shortly after the Greatest Hits CD was release.....good people.....may you rest in peace brother your journey has ended but your music will last a lifetime....
Just because there black, I see a lot of black people in Mexican restaurants, so what and while we're at it the last oldie concert I went to the lead singer of the band the floaters gave much love to the Chicano people and said that with out us they would no longer be doing concerts because there music would be dead, when's the last time you've been to a concert to support black soul, because I have been to many and I've yet to see one black person at any of them!
@ luvureally it doesn't matter you moron just because a black person produced it doesn't mean only black people can sample it! Again please stop hating just because Chicanos do it better! that's like saying black people can't eat in Mexican restaraunt
@reregirl86 Difference is we still call it Mexican food. We don't attach our name to it or claim we created it. As far as these guys or any other chicano doing soul better? LOL LOL LOL LOL!! I live on east coast, when ever soul legends come to down Blacks pack the house. Majority of Blacks live in the east, west has very few Blacks compared to east and Blacks living west and coming back to south in huge numbers.
PLEASE ENJOY THE MUSIC . GET OFF THE BLACK BROWN CRAP .. THESE YOUNG ONES TODAY DON'T KNOW WHAT CIVIL RIGHT WHERE BECAUSE THEY WERN'T EVEN BORN ..LOVE THE PHILLY SOUND DETRIOT SOUND WEST COAST DOO WOP AND THE REST OF YOUNG AMERCIA ...
Besides being from east los, playing this shit when ima headed back to the alhambra hills using the arizona avenue as a route is fucking majic, especially cause im out of work and its dark and im headed torwards my resting place ;)
These stupid black rappers make remakes all day long, like 50 cent, snoop dogg, dr dre, puff daddy, the list would go on and on, but you colored folks don't bitch about that! Hower as soon as a Mexican does it you start bitching, I think your jealous because Mexicans do it better! Maybe we intimidate you! How bout black driving around in low riders since when did that become a BLACK THANG oh it became a BLACK THANG when ice cube did it in boys in the hood
@SuperStomps1 Do it better? LMAO LMAO! The rappers you mentioned are Black American and they came from the culture that produced soul/r&b/funk/R&R, it is their cultural legacy, so nothing strange about them sampling it. Why do chicanos have to constantly do the same? Not their culture. Those ridiculous clown ass cars have nothing to do with our music. They played no part in the creation of rap or any other form of Black music.
Heard this song today as I was walking to the liquor store to buy a blunt wrap && munchies,this old-school Veterano was washing his ranfla bumpin it,he gave me a head nod so I asked what was the name of the rolita..Love the Oldies ♥
On June 11, 2011 Willie G of thee midnighters will be performing a benefit dinner for the Rubio Family. The event will take place at Resurrection Church in East Los Angeles. Tickets are $30 each and includes dinner.
Interested parties please e-mail: team.vero2011@gmail.com for more info.
Love both versions! Jerry's is classic but so is this- they're both well done just different and that's not a bad thing! Shows how creative talented people can be with the same basic lyric & music. Don't think it's a competition!
DEDICATED TO MY HUSBAND SPEEDY FROM YOUR WIFE LONELY GIRL......... THIS IS HOW YOU MADE ME FEEL AT ONE TIME AND ONCE AGAIN WE ARE IN THE SAME BOAT JUST KNOW THOUGH YOUR THE ONLY ONE I WANT VATO!!!!!
@adrian91706 Hey what is the proper name for this genre-- I call it Lowrider music--some call this Northern Soul or Popcorn--just like Swamp Pop and Beach Music, this is a legit genre for all to enjoy.
Don't give up! You can see THEE MIDNITERS on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Spaghettini's in Seal Beach, Ca. Call 562-596-2199 or 714-960-6002 for all the information. A Geo-Latin production in association with HOTT 92.3 fm. Tell them Malosuave sent you.
is just a matter or choice compa ,don't come to me to tell me what is better or wath is worse,chale ese wake up, just love it or move on with your life, I hope you got the point!
Firrrrrme memories to this & all Thee Midniters rolas......Regardless where the song originated Thee Midniters epitomize the Chicano oldies sound and pay respect to the originators.....Firme Rola!
FIRME JAM. GOTTA LUV THEE MIDNITERS. WHO CARES WHO DOES IT BETTER AND SO ON. JUST ENJOY IT. HERE WE GO ARGUING AMONGST US CHICANOZ AND BLACKS. THATZ WUT THE WHITE MAN WANTZ. THEY BOTH GOOD VERSIONZ.
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SORRY BUT THIS IS THE CHICANO SOUND IF I HAD TO EXPLAIN IT TO THE MAYATES THEY COULD NOT UNDERSTAND THIS IS THE BROWN SIDE OF TOWN MUSIC I'M FRM EL CHUCO AND WHEN THEY MADE THEIR APPEARENCES WIT STEVE CROSNO LEGENDARY DJ HERE IN THE SUN CITY IT WAS A FIRME TIEMPO U HAD TO BE THERE TO UNDERSTAND IT SORRY........ FOREVER LIVE THIS JAM WE PASS ON FRM GENERATION TO GENERATION THAT IS HOW IT GOES ON HERE EL PASO STYLE......
A Chicano sound based on the original BLACK sound! R&B, soul, funk is BLACK music. If Willie G and the others had not heard the original BLACK artist they would not have been doing this kind of music. The "Brown side" of town played no part in the creation of r&b/soul. Thank the "mayates".
@luvureally haha yes we do owe alot to the black community...im not rasist but honestly us chicanos are the only ones keeping this great music alive!!!! the "mayates" as you say are playin the shityest music now...and fyi soul exist every where and in the 60's and 70's mexico had its own soul....and yes we thank all those artist black white mexican chilen cuban because they all play a part in souland as for we didnt have any say in it your wrong because mexican soul goes back....way back......
@gato11764 There is great music -Ledisi, Ryan Shaw, Anthony Hamilton, Maxwell, Rhaheem Devaughn, Heather Hedley, Leela James, Janelle Monae, Chrissette and others you just don't know about them. Mexicans started playing soul AFTER they heard Blacks do it. Like I said soul musics origins are in the Black church, not too many Mexicans came up singing in the Black church. That is where the best soul singers came from. Up load it, download, implode it! Just don't call it Chicano.
@luvureally oh and another thing i am in eternal debt with all my colored brothers who have done there part in the creation of this blessed music and i thank them not you ass hole
@gato11764 If you're trying to be funny we are not colored! Haven't been for 60 years. Ass wipe you don't have to thank me for anything. I just calling out your ass and anybody else who calls classic soul/r&b Chicano. Can't possibly be Chicano music.
@luvureally when did WE call it OURS? someone is a (whisper) racist, consider it homage you stupid cunt, none of the artists mentioned above and below black or green or brown or blue intended for you to come to such POLITICALLY correct conclusions, and like i said , i bet this aint your only argument with AVERAGE peeps on the subject cause ive seen you on other vids dissing on mexicans , so calm your tits betch ;) go suck on a titty get your anger out.
@SenorPackABowl politically correct? stop parroting phrases you obviously don't know the meaning of! Plenty of your cousins refer to classic soul music as chicano oldies!. Is that politically correct?! Nothing chicano about classic soul. Calm yourself and go blow your horn lil boy blue.
@luvureally lil blue boy?, it must feel exhilerating pointing out the short coming of others, or ignorant assholes you deal with on a regular day to day basis seeing as you dedicate your time to being a DICK on the net or CUNT , wanna put people down , be a politician cause thats where the cake is, suck my dick, jerk me off, swallow my nut wipe yourself off and grab some quarters from the bottom drawer for the cab back to gofuckyourselfville cause i aint talking to you no mo ROOTS..
sya KHEMULUXONS , i listened to Jerry Butlers version { the original } it was very nice . but i think i like the midniters a little more because of the brass section . other wise i like them both ....... thank you .
Jerry Butler sounds like Barry White. It must be a black thing. The Lil Willie G verison is a chicano style that you wouldn't understand. Your right it is a culture thang.
Don't give up.. here is your chance to see the legendary band...THEE MIDNITERS. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Santa Fe Springs swapmeet. Two shows for the price of admission. Get there early..have a bowl of menudo and say hi to me Malosuave...(and maybe buy me a beer)
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"Make It Easy On Yourself," in my humble opinion, is Butler's signature tune. No one will read it better... But I must declare Willie G owned this song once he sang it. This is my fave version. (Just like once Jimi Hendrix did "All Along The Watchtower," Bob Dylan was humble enough to say that was now Hendrix's tune.) Of course, Willie G doesn't take anything from "Goin; Out Of My Head" from the Little Anthony. You can't win 'em all. We connisseurs of standards are obliged to opine.
See Thee Midniters on Saturday, July 11 at the Santa Fe Springs swapmeet. Two shows for the price of admission. First show at noon. Say hi to me and buy me a beer...Malosuave.
rudy de monte igrew up hering all this good music from my mom / dad .i always remember cuando chico, my parents would put on ralphie pagan to listen to while they where getting ready to go out. those were some firme days back in 1971.
this one of the good jams of the midniters i like listen to them i luv the oldies and first of all i am mexican and proud of my roots u shouldnt be saying negative words of our beautiful people!!! i listen to all ranchera music.. chicano oldies tejano music our people play all kinds of instruments get it straight homie much respect.
Well for all of you that love Thee Midniters they will be appearing at the Santa Fe Springs swapmeet on April 18. Two shows for the price of admission. Get there early..its gonna be packed.
how did they steal their music since when did music become a black thang, whites blacks latin have good music, music been here 4 ever, that racism shit is retarded,the latin race is growing like crazy right now, latinos r growing more than any race right now in america, N i got love 4 every race, stop hating because u have no talent
filthy mexicunt SHITSKINS steal the mayates music because SHITSKINS have no talent, only deception and violence! MASS DEPORT SHITSKINS NOW!! NO MORE TROUBLE!
A great group from the 60s if you like that style of music. They never got got the recognition they deserve. I could listen to them all day everyday. I love them.
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"Make It Easy On Yourself," in my humble opinion, is Butler's signature tune. No one will read it better... But I must declare Willie G owned this song once he sang it. This is my fave version. (Just like once Jimi Hendrix did "All Along The Watchtower," Bob Dylan was humble enough to say that was now Hendrix's tune.) Of course, Willie G doesn't take anything from "Goin; Out Of My Head" from the Little Anthony. You can't win 'em all. We connisseurs of standards are obliged to opine.
@21armand "Giving Up On Love" was done by Jerry Butler he was also the first to record "Never Gonna Give You UP", "The Town I live In" by McKinley Mitchell.
@KhemuLuxons and i also fell that my chicano brothers the midniters sing it better just heard jerry butlers like the song just dont like how he sings it
@21armand I believe my Soul brother gave it the soul and depth it was meant to have. He gave it a soulful sophistication & the backing vocals add even more soul. Thee Midniters must have thought it also because they used the same arrangement and the lead attempts to use Butler's phrasing & ad-libs. Butler recorded "Giving Up" in '63, Thee Midniters signed their first contract in '65,
@KhemuLuxons ohh yea Jerry was the man but just like how thee midniters sing his songs i like Jerry Butler but fell that Lil Willie G lead vocals of the Midniters has a better tone in the songs they got from him
@21armand To me Lil Willie G doesn't have that gospel feel that makes soul music soulful. We are all entitled to our opinion and there is so much music out there for us all to to enjoy and have our favorites. My brother and I have been arguing for years over who was better Sam Cooke or Jackie Wilson.
@KhemuLuxons ohh yea we all are entitled to that one for me dont konw how much longer i will have that right but thats a different matter, but also i think i like them alot to cause as Chicanos we dont have to many old r&b gruops like they are like one of thee only ones and they also wrote alot of there own songs, so have to give it up to them for there sound.
@21armand Enjoy the music and I hope that things work out well for you. Black and Brown warriors need to be home with their families to take the load off the old heads like me. LOL
@KhemuLuxons i always try to enjoy at times music helps me in alot of ways so i always enjoy the music. and i hear you about staing home we need to unite
Whoever says Jerry Butler's version of this song is better was:
1. not 15 growing up in mid-town L.A. during that magical time of the late 60's,
2. in love for the very first time and very broken hearted; and
3. most importantly, not of mexican-american heritage. I guess you just had to be there so that when you hear this version you simply could not compare it to another.
@sogholi Whoever says Thee Midniter's version is better doesn't know about or understand soul music. Doesn't realize the important role Jerry Butler has played in the history of soul/r&b. And you are not a Black person who grew up in the Black church 'cause you would understand where soul music came from and what it really is. I guess everyone's preferences are shaped by their culture.
@TheEstela1970 Because this one also came up also while researching the original. And I do have the option of listening and COMMENTING. And believe me, I frequently listen to the Butler version.
fucking cholos, Thee Midniters werent about being cholo ass paisas, they were about rock and roll, and R&B, not pretending like you're american me! Mexicans were garage heads back in the 60's not fucking cholos, were did you guys go wrong?
HOW did they get Their Garages in their Heads I don't understand it AYE!!!...Maybe MY Head Shrinker Can explain that One to Me it behooves Me maaaaaaan!!!!!!!! -)
See Thee Midniters this Saturday, Sept. 27 at Safari Sam's in Hollywood. 5214 Sunset Blvd. 323-666-7267. Show starts at 9:00pm. Get out and support our raza.
See Thee Midniters at the Santa Fe Springs Swapmeet on Saturday, August 30. Featuring Jimmy Espinoza and Larry Rendon. With Bobby Loya and Bobby Naverette. And to Romeo our brother..we miss you very much. Look down on us with that great smile and send us peace.
This is another great from Lil Willie and the guys. It says it all as only Thee Midnighters could, after you thought that this was the end, they helped you realize thatit was only the beginning. Many a night a young Homie had to be schooled on the art of LOVE after hearing this rola! LOVE
8 people never been in love
midnitemovies001 2 weeks ago
I also appreciate the original song version's as well as their versions. Also whoever called Jerry Butler "jerry nigger butler" in one of the older video comments is a fuckin idiot
Chicano2078 3 weeks ago
What is it with this Black vs Brown bullshit it's just music man calm down. I'm sure this band asked the OG artists permission to remake the songs so they didn't steal it. And although Doo-wop, R&R, R&B, Soul, Funk, Rap,& Hip-Hop is music created by Blacks doesn't mean that only they can listen to it music is universal and can be appreciated by anyone regardless of race, color, creed, etc.
Chicano2078 3 weeks ago
Romeo Prado's horn arrangements are excellent on this tune, I had the pleasure to meet him shortly after the Greatest Hits CD was release.....good people.....may you rest in peace brother your journey has ended but your music will last a lifetime....
mrusmcdoc53 1 month ago
My girl don't know nothing about oldies
reregirl86 2 months ago
One love god is love
SuperStomps1 2 months ago
Just because there black, I see a lot of black people in Mexican restaurants, so what and while we're at it the last oldie concert I went to the lead singer of the band the floaters gave much love to the Chicano people and said that with out us they would no longer be doing concerts because there music would be dead, when's the last time you've been to a concert to support black soul, because I have been to many and I've yet to see one black person at any of them!
reregirl86 2 months ago
@ luvureally it doesn't matter you moron just because a black person produced it doesn't mean only black people can sample it! Again please stop hating just because Chicanos do it better! that's like saying black people can't eat in Mexican restaraunt
reregirl86 2 months ago
@reregirl86 Difference is we still call it Mexican food. We don't attach our name to it or claim we created it. As far as these guys or any other chicano doing soul better? LOL LOL LOL LOL!! I live on east coast, when ever soul legends come to down Blacks pack the house. Majority of Blacks live in the east, west has very few Blacks compared to east and Blacks living west and coming back to south in huge numbers.
luvureally 1 month ago
PLEASE ENJOY THE MUSIC . GET OFF THE BLACK BROWN CRAP .. THESE YOUNG ONES TODAY DON'T KNOW WHAT CIVIL RIGHT WHERE BECAUSE THEY WERN'T EVEN BORN ..LOVE THE PHILLY SOUND DETRIOT SOUND WEST COAST DOO WOP AND THE REST OF YOUNG AMERCIA ...
mryellowcrown 2 months ago
Besides being from east los, playing this shit when ima headed back to the alhambra hills using the arizona avenue as a route is fucking majic, especially cause im out of work and its dark and im headed torwards my resting place ;)
SenorPackABowl 3 months ago
These stupid black rappers make remakes all day long, like 50 cent, snoop dogg, dr dre, puff daddy, the list would go on and on, but you colored folks don't bitch about that! Hower as soon as a Mexican does it you start bitching, I think your jealous because Mexicans do it better! Maybe we intimidate you! How bout black driving around in low riders since when did that become a BLACK THANG oh it became a BLACK THANG when ice cube did it in boys in the hood
SuperStomps1 3 months ago
@SuperStomps1 Do it better? LMAO LMAO! The rappers you mentioned are Black American and they came from the culture that produced soul/r&b/funk/R&R, it is their cultural legacy, so nothing strange about them sampling it. Why do chicanos have to constantly do the same? Not their culture. Those ridiculous clown ass cars have nothing to do with our music. They played no part in the creation of rap or any other form of Black music.
luvureally 2 months ago 2
@SIRDICKification fool you're an embarrassment thats on the real,
SenorPackABowl 3 months ago
i love all the songs that they sing
pespinoza61 3 months ago
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Fuck all of you racist assholes who try to put people down.
you all should be ashamed of yourself, have a little respect
you guys act like chicano's are the first people to remake a song
how bout the great bob dylan remaking folk songs that are bout
as old as my great grandad, did you forget about that Mr. American slave
owners. and ex slaves.
SenorPackABowl 3 months ago
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SenorPackABowl 3 months ago
it not about color The music is the bomb song
deedeesg35 3 months ago
<3 Grew up on this music thanks to my Daddy ! Love U Daddy!!!
MissPinknessSarah 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Thee Midniters
I'm listening to this cuz I've had it with my man!
It works both ways!
mijacons 6 months ago
people say dont give up. theres someone out there for you. Its hard to not give up when your the only one puttin in </3
MrSuperglu 6 months ago
jerry the ice cream man sales good shiet,but we are here with thee midniters nice tunes.
01Astek 7 months ago
Heard this song today as I was walking to the liquor store to buy a blunt wrap && munchies,this old-school Veterano was washing his ranfla bumpin it,he gave me a head nod so I asked what was the name of the rolita..Love the Oldies ♥
SparknBluntz 7 months ago
going out to my vato dokey/de/calecia/13/ rest in peace tu wife baddgirl/de/blyhe/town/
g00704285 7 months ago
G of that to depression
ferniedz1 7 months ago
puh.leeze...music is not about who or what...just listen...enjoy...and keep the negative things in your mind...to yourself....
malosuave 7 months ago
Thee Midniters...Excellence. Thanks for introducing this music to me Dad.
badoocee 8 months ago
Bad ass Music! Old school Chicano rock at it's finest! I could jam this all day, Everyday! Where has good music like this gone?
DebraAlmanza 8 months ago
Ya they are shit
ferniedz1 9 months ago
the THEE Midnighters are the SHIT!!!!
booyaah101 9 months ago
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On June 11, 2011 Willie G of thee midnighters will be performing a benefit dinner for the Rubio Family. The event will take place at Resurrection Church in East Los Angeles. Tickets are $30 each and includes dinner.
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lookeelou22 9 months ago
this version has more soul ......dont care what anyone says
gato11764 9 months ago
Where the hell is jerry butlers following? Pales in comparison to Willie G's following.
62andru 10 months ago
Love both versions! Jerry's is classic but so is this- they're both well done just different and that's not a bad thing! Shows how creative talented people can be with the same basic lyric & music. Don't think it's a competition!
edie19591 10 months ago
@edie19591 AMEN HOMIE..PEOPLE NEED TO LISTEN AND ENJOY
XXXXLOWRIDERXXXX 7 months ago
This is a great rendition of a tune from Jerry B, and credit is due here for doing it justice.
JoeyOhm 1 year ago
Jerry Butler was great but give credit where credit is due....the man's voice is simply orgasmic......to each his own
ddcup1 1 year ago
DEDICATED TO MY HUSBAND SPEEDY FROM YOUR WIFE LONELY GIRL......... THIS IS HOW YOU MADE ME FEEL AT ONE TIME AND ONCE AGAIN WE ARE IN THE SAME BOAT JUST KNOW THOUGH YOUR THE ONLY ONE I WANT VATO!!!!!
LANELLE559 1 year ago
WHY YOU GOTTA HATE?
monicafimbres619 1 year ago
Yes but the Midnighters take this song to the Chicanos who still listen to the music today!!!! Viva La Raza
adrian91706 1 year ago
@adrian91706 Hey what is the proper name for this genre-- I call it Lowrider music--some call this Northern Soul or Popcorn--just like Swamp Pop and Beach Music, this is a legit genre for all to enjoy.
RockinEd 1 year ago
Don't give up! You can see THEE MIDNITERS on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Spaghettini's in Seal Beach, Ca. Call 562-596-2199 or 714-960-6002 for all the information. A Geo-Latin production in association with HOTT 92.3 fm. Tell them Malosuave sent you.
malosuave 1 year ago
is just a matter or choice compa ,don't come to me to tell me what is better or wath is worse,chale ese wake up, just love it or move on with your life, I hope you got the point!
01Astek 1 year ago
baaaaaaaaad asssssssssss
247berna 1 year ago
this is a firme Rola . I still say this jam is better than Jerry Butler's .It's not about who came out with it first, its about who does it better.
jaybert92 1 year ago
Firrrrrme memories to this & all Thee Midniters rolas......Regardless where the song originated Thee Midniters epitomize the Chicano oldies sound and pay respect to the originators.....Firme Rola!
rmpayan67 1 year ago
@rmpayan67 thats right ese. speak on that shit
RIFABURN 1 year ago
Always great to hear. Saw them when I was 12 yrs old and then again 2 yrs ago.
MsMidorisour 1 year ago
FIRME JAM. GOTTA LUV THEE MIDNITERS. WHO CARES WHO DOES IT BETTER AND SO ON. JUST ENJOY IT. HERE WE GO ARGUING AMONGST US CHICANOZ AND BLACKS. THATZ WUT THE WHITE MAN WANTZ. THEY BOTH GOOD VERSIONZ.
XXXXLOWRIDERXXXX 1 year ago 5
Listening to Willie G's music brings back the good times in L.A., This is one of my favorites. It's a heartbreaker even now. Suave
YoYo, Duprees of West L.A. (1965 - 1968)
plestradame 1 year ago 2
one of my all time favorites.. and the memories live on!! por vida..
lacuerpodeuva 1 year ago
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SORRY BUT THIS IS THE CHICANO SOUND IF I HAD TO EXPLAIN IT TO THE MAYATES THEY COULD NOT UNDERSTAND THIS IS THE BROWN SIDE OF TOWN MUSIC I'M FRM EL CHUCO AND WHEN THEY MADE THEIR APPEARENCES WIT STEVE CROSNO LEGENDARY DJ HERE IN THE SUN CITY IT WAS A FIRME TIEMPO U HAD TO BE THERE TO UNDERSTAND IT SORRY........ FOREVER LIVE THIS JAM WE PASS ON FRM GENERATION TO GENERATION THAT IS HOW IT GOES ON HERE EL PASO STYLE......
ESALONELYGIRL1 1 year ago
@ESALONELYGIRL1" SORRY BUT THIS IS THE CHICANO SOUND"
A Chicano sound based on the original BLACK sound! R&B, soul, funk is BLACK music. If Willie G and the others had not heard the original BLACK artist they would not have been doing this kind of music. The "Brown side" of town played no part in the creation of r&b/soul. Thank the "mayates".
luvureally 1 year ago 19
@luvureally haha yes we do owe alot to the black community...im not rasist but honestly us chicanos are the only ones keeping this great music alive!!!! the "mayates" as you say are playin the shityest music now...and fyi soul exist every where and in the 60's and 70's mexico had its own soul....and yes we thank all those artist black white mexican chilen cuban because they all play a part in souland as for we didnt have any say in it your wrong because mexican soul goes back....way back......
gato11764 11 months ago
@gato11764 There is great music -Ledisi, Ryan Shaw, Anthony Hamilton, Maxwell, Rhaheem Devaughn, Heather Hedley, Leela James, Janelle Monae, Chrissette and others you just don't know about them. Mexicans started playing soul AFTER they heard Blacks do it. Like I said soul musics origins are in the Black church, not too many Mexicans came up singing in the Black church. That is where the best soul singers came from. Up load it, download, implode it! Just don't call it Chicano.
luvureally 11 months ago 6
@luvureally There is actually a lot of truth to what you write. I can tell you know your music history
V8Deuce 11 months ago
@luvureally oh and another thing i am in eternal debt with all my colored brothers who have done there part in the creation of this blessed music and i thank them not you ass hole
gato11764 11 months ago
@gato11764 If you're trying to be funny we are not colored! Haven't been for 60 years. Ass wipe you don't have to thank me for anything. I just calling out your ass and anybody else who calls classic soul/r&b Chicano. Can't possibly be Chicano music.
luvureally 11 months ago 5
@luvureally Lol dude ive seen you on an another vid arguing it up on the same subject, is this what you do all day brody?, X)
SenorPackABowl 3 months ago
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@SenorPackABowl you don't like the truth either?
luvureally 3 months ago
@luvureally when did WE call it OURS? someone is a (whisper) racist, consider it homage you stupid cunt, none of the artists mentioned above and below black or green or brown or blue intended for you to come to such POLITICALLY correct conclusions, and like i said , i bet this aint your only argument with AVERAGE peeps on the subject cause ive seen you on other vids dissing on mexicans , so calm your tits betch ;) go suck on a titty get your anger out.
SenorPackABowl 1 month ago
@SenorPackABowl politically correct? stop parroting phrases you obviously don't know the meaning of! Plenty of your cousins refer to classic soul music as chicano oldies!. Is that politically correct?! Nothing chicano about classic soul. Calm yourself and go blow your horn lil boy blue.
luvureally 1 month ago
@luvureally lil blue boy?, it must feel exhilerating pointing out the short coming of others, or ignorant assholes you deal with on a regular day to day basis seeing as you dedicate your time to being a DICK on the net or CUNT , wanna put people down , be a politician cause thats where the cake is, suck my dick, jerk me off, swallow my nut wipe yourself off and grab some quarters from the bottom drawer for the cab back to gofuckyourselfville cause i aint talking to you no mo ROOTS..
SenorPackABowl 1 month ago
@SenorPackABowl Yawn. Typical reaction when you don't have legit argument when presented with facts.
luvureally 4 weeks ago
Superbe version que je decouvre ,je connaissais celle de Sony childe et de jerry butler♥♥♥
Merci pour la decouverte
Soulman
TheSoulmanoldies 1 year ago
Aki Aleong is the best version , then Jerry Butler, then Sonny Childe, then this. IMAO
VALLEYOFGWANGI 1 year ago
sya KHEMULUXONS , i listened to Jerry Butlers version { the original } it was very nice . but i think i like the midniters a little more because of the brass section . other wise i like them both ....... thank you .
pajado75 1 year ago
Jerry Butler sounds like Barry White. It must be a black thing. The Lil Willie G verison is a chicano style that you wouldn't understand. Your right it is a culture thang.
Insane4now 1 year ago
Don't give up.. here is your chance to see the legendary band...THEE MIDNITERS. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Santa Fe Springs swapmeet. Two shows for the price of admission. Get there early..have a bowl of menudo and say hi to me Malosuave...(and maybe buy me a beer)
malosuave 1 year ago
drinking to this song all day!!! word of advice to all the guys outthere long distance relationship sucks. save the headaces!!
happydogg98 1 year ago
this sound is chingona :)
1OLDSKOOLVIDA3 2 years ago
I can relate to this song because it's hard to get girls. Friggin hard so I give up :(
kskate91 2 years ago
Firme Tune =) ATM
XzcalifazX 2 years ago
firme rola
tomasrojas1 2 years ago
never give up life ,cause love comes and goes. most of them are sucias
13PCP 2 years ago 3
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malosuave 2 years ago
Wow, this takes me way back to the Battle of the Bands at ELAC 1966. Thank You Willie G for such awesome memories. Love the music !!!! :)))
jansydmom 2 years ago
could you post WHITTIER BLVD ?
lebow1 2 years ago
man thoses were the days, lets hear it for east los angeles, cruzing down whittier blvd drinking beer and having a great time
orale homie you did great
thanks superrick2 for sharing
mstheresa53 2 years ago
I'll drink to that bro ^5
selbord1 1 year ago
Jerry "The Iceman" Butler's original version far superior.
Carameldevine 2 years ago 27
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"Make It Easy On Yourself," in my humble opinion, is Butler's signature tune. No one will read it better... But I must declare Willie G owned this song once he sang it. This is my fave version. (Just like once Jimi Hendrix did "All Along The Watchtower," Bob Dylan was humble enough to say that was now Hendrix's tune.) Of course, Willie G doesn't take anything from "Goin; Out Of My Head" from the Little Anthony. You can't win 'em all. We connisseurs of standards are obliged to opine.
kawaiixnanixchan 2 years ago
@Carameldevine yes that is true, but growing up on the eastside of los angeles that was good enough..
mryellowcrown 1 year ago
You will always represent what our gente is about.
no1bikerbro 2 years ago
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the one by little jr jesse & the teardrops is better!
Jenni941 2 years ago
See Thee Midniters with Tierra at Original Mike's in Santa Ana this Sunday night, August 23.
malosuave 2 years ago
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gdhhhhhhhhhhh 2 years ago
Love Si * Amor * Never =} cool
ELRANDY11 2 years ago 3
nice
kondoeddy 2 years ago
See Thee Midniters on Saturday, July 11 at the Santa Fe Springs swapmeet. Two shows for the price of admission. First show at noon. Say hi to me and buy me a beer...Malosuave.
malosuave 2 years ago
good jams
astrosfan1984 2 years ago
T/M are coming back to the SFS Swapmeet. Ask me when. Malosuave.
malosuave 2 years ago
this songs hits the spot right about this time in my life.
good song :)
20bini08 2 years ago 4
rudy de monte igrew up hering all this good music from my mom / dad .i always remember cuando chico, my parents would put on ralphie pagan to listen to while they where getting ready to go out. those were some firme days back in 1971.
Haterzsssuck 2 years ago
firme rolla fuck you mexi artisist you are nothing but a fucking pussy hiding behind a keyboard
myaangela1234 2 years ago
wow..who was that love for?
malosuave 2 years ago
this one of the good jams of the midniters i like listen to them i luv the oldies and first of all i am mexican and proud of my roots u shouldnt be saying negative words of our beautiful people!!! i listen to all ranchera music.. chicano oldies tejano music our people play all kinds of instruments get it straight homie much respect.
astrosfan1984 2 years ago
this comment was for myaangela1234
astrosfan1984 2 years ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE that "MALO" style
and "Suavecito" type chords in this jam.
Another brilliant Latino treasure here, thanks to superrick2
mysterytrax 2 years ago
los midnighters son los midnighters y cantan a toda madre long live chicano oldies
DJ1NERY 2 years ago 2
Well for all of you that love Thee Midniters they will be appearing at the Santa Fe Springs swapmeet on April 18. Two shows for the price of admission. Get there early..its gonna be packed.
malosuave 3 years ago
how did they steal their music since when did music become a black thang, whites blacks latin have good music, music been here 4 ever, that racism shit is retarded,the latin race is growing like crazy right now, latinos r growing more than any race right now in america, N i got love 4 every race, stop hating because u have no talent
southsidewarrior22 3 years ago
filthy mexicunt SHITSKINS steal the mayates music because SHITSKINS have no talent, only deception and violence! MASS DEPORT SHITSKINS NOW!! NO MORE TROUBLE!
MexiConArtist003 3 years ago 10
A great group from the 60s if you like that style of music. They never got got the recognition they deserve. I could listen to them all day everyday. I love them.
RMASTERRAW6 3 years ago 3
Jerry Butler did it first and better.
KhemuLuxons 3 years ago 29
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"Make It Easy On Yourself," in my humble opinion, is Butler's signature tune. No one will read it better... But I must declare Willie G owned this song once he sang it. This is my fave version. (Just like once Jimi Hendrix did "All Along The Watchtower," Bob Dylan was humble enough to say that was now Hendrix's tune.) Of course, Willie G doesn't take anything from "Goin; Out Of My Head" from the Little Anthony. You can't win 'em all. We connisseurs of standards are obliged to opine.
kawaiixnanixchan 2 years ago
@KhemuLuxons this is not the one that jerry buttler did his is the town i live in
21armand 1 year ago
@21armand "Giving Up On Love" was done by Jerry Butler he was also the first to record "Never Gonna Give You UP", "The Town I live In" by McKinley Mitchell.
KhemuLuxons 1 year ago
@KhemuLuxons i got you the frist time didnt have to say it twice just didnt thing that Jerry buttler did it frist but if you say so
21armand 1 year ago
@KhemuLuxons and i also fell that my chicano brothers the midniters sing it better just heard jerry butlers like the song just dont like how he sings it
21armand 1 year ago
@21armand I believe my Soul brother gave it the soul and depth it was meant to have. He gave it a soulful sophistication & the backing vocals add even more soul. Thee Midniters must have thought it also because they used the same arrangement and the lead attempts to use Butler's phrasing & ad-libs. Butler recorded "Giving Up" in '63, Thee Midniters signed their first contract in '65,
KhemuLuxons 1 year ago
@KhemuLuxons ohh yea Jerry was the man but just like how thee midniters sing his songs i like Jerry Butler but fell that Lil Willie G lead vocals of the Midniters has a better tone in the songs they got from him
21armand 1 year ago
@21armand To me Lil Willie G doesn't have that gospel feel that makes soul music soulful. We are all entitled to our opinion and there is so much music out there for us all to to enjoy and have our favorites. My brother and I have been arguing for years over who was better Sam Cooke or Jackie Wilson.
KhemuLuxons 1 year ago
@KhemuLuxons ohh yea we all are entitled to that one for me dont konw how much longer i will have that right but thats a different matter, but also i think i like them alot to cause as Chicanos we dont have to many old r&b gruops like they are like one of thee only ones and they also wrote alot of there own songs, so have to give it up to them for there sound.
21armand 1 year ago
@21armand Enjoy the music and I hope that things work out well for you. Black and Brown warriors need to be home with their families to take the load off the old heads like me. LOL
KhemuLuxons 1 year ago
@KhemuLuxons i always try to enjoy at times music helps me in alot of ways so i always enjoy the music. and i hear you about staing home we need to unite
21armand 1 year ago
@KhemuLuxons
Whoever says Jerry Butler's version of this song is better was:
1. not 15 growing up in mid-town L.A. during that magical time of the late 60's,
2. in love for the very first time and very broken hearted; and
3. most importantly, not of mexican-american heritage. I guess you just had to be there so that when you hear this version you simply could not compare it to another.
sogholi 1 year ago
@sogholi Whoever says Thee Midniter's version is better doesn't know about or understand soul music. Doesn't realize the important role Jerry Butler has played in the history of soul/r&b. And you are not a Black person who grew up in the Black church 'cause you would understand where soul music came from and what it really is. I guess everyone's preferences are shaped by their culture.
KhemuLuxons 1 year ago 18
@KhemuLuxons SHUT UP NIGGA FUCK JERRY NIGGER BUTLER
pluser17 1 month ago
@pluser17 Son without the likes of "JERRY NIGGER BUTLER" you wouldn't have your beloved chicano soul.
KhemuLuxons 1 month ago 6
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I do not think so.
JaJr07 1 year ago
@KhemuLuxons THEN WHY ARE YOU LISTENING TO THIS ONE? WATCH JERRY BUTLER'S VERSION.
TheEstela1970 10 months ago
@TheEstela1970 Because this one also came up also while researching the original. And I do have the option of listening and COMMENTING. And believe me, I frequently listen to the Butler version.
KhemuLuxons 10 months ago 6
This is music at it's finest!!! HANDS DOWN!!!
mtbwiseguy 3 years ago
"SAMPLED BY THE ROULETTE REGIME"
ROULETTEREGIME 3 years ago
fucking cholos, Thee Midniters werent about being cholo ass paisas, they were about rock and roll, and R&B, not pretending like you're american me! Mexicans were garage heads back in the 60's not fucking cholos, were did you guys go wrong?
rockinsal 3 years ago
HOW did they get Their Garages in their Heads I don't understand it AYE!!!...Maybe MY Head Shrinker Can explain that One to Me it behooves Me maaaaaaan!!!!!!!! -)
ELRANDY11 3 years ago
Ya Stuvo con AMOR b4 things get PIOR
ELRANDY11 3 years ago
things are betta papi .. dame chanca..i changed for you ..papi come home..devolada=[
randallzRuka 3 years ago
See Thee Midniters this Saturday, Sept. 27 at Safari Sam's in Hollywood. 5214 Sunset Blvd. 323-666-7267. Show starts at 9:00pm. Get out and support our raza.
malosuave 3 years ago
dam i just missed it! keep me posted homie...im always supporting the BROWN!
lemuscity 3 years ago
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FUCK your god dam raza. fucking mexicunt racist. i hope the MAYATES kill you all!! fuck you! MASS DEPORT FILTHY MEXICON SHITSKINS!! VIVA LA RATA!!
MexiConArtist003 3 years ago
THIS SONG IS THE SHIT...
BIGBADRedLandS 3 years ago
where can i get this cd at ? i've been looking for it forever already. anybody ?
ANUNEZ25 3 years ago
music that helps me get through the at work here in Santa Ana...
damerchantofdeath714 3 years ago 4
See Thee Midniters at the Santa Fe Springs Swapmeet on Saturday, August 30. Featuring Jimmy Espinoza and Larry Rendon. With Bobby Loya and Bobby Naverette. And to Romeo our brother..we miss you very much. Look down on us with that great smile and send us peace.
malosuave 3 years ago 4
Memories of El Monte SGV.....So Cal
badelarosa 3 years ago 2
you member, member
CH1VALUVZGOOFY 3 years ago 8
it reminds me of my ex baby
hoeishways 3 years ago 6
This is another great from Lil Willie and the guys. It says it all as only Thee Midnighters could, after you thought that this was the end, they helped you realize thatit was only the beginning. Many a night a young Homie had to be schooled on the art of LOVE after hearing this rola! LOVE
BigLLomas 3 years ago