Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man Jazz Funk version

[stratocasterbeast]

watermelon? no fried chicken or kool aid?

[thealmightywolfman]

The combo I formed with my classmates is gonna be learning this... gone be sweet

[bntypp]

boy that is great...

[annikastarr]

IT SOUND LIKE SHAFT, HUSH YO MOUTH, BUT IM TALKIN BOUT SHAFT.

[PooPooOnMyNewShoe]

@annikastarr Hahah, Yeah it does.

[jonesds11]

I just LOVE your video accompanying this jazzed up version of this classic! Superb job!!

[ricaneloh]

Curioso. Estaba escuchando a la Lupe y recordé esta versión de Watermelon Man. El inconsciente es poderoso.

[Acafewithme]

Ay yi yi yi yi .....ju ha ju ha ha ju ha ...guan mor taim~~ haha

[SteelerY360Nation]

This is a wonderful dance tune, as well as a funny video! - I think I've seen too many watermelons though (LOL)

[liquidbrother]

hahaha great stuff!!!!!

[nitro78roblox]

HEYYYYYYYYYYY WATERMELON MAN

[troobluu]

i used to play this in the Heathery they loved it

[Brandensax]

Thats Funk Right There!

[alainprsmith]

My dancing nights in Glasgow when this tune was out.. amazing!!

[alantbull1]

@alainprsmith. Hi Alain, just joined You Tube recently. Spent the whole of tonight reliving my JazzFunk days in Paisley/Glasgow area, late 70s early 80s. Watermelonman, what a tune...If you read this, check out some of the Lee Ritenour videos on YTube! Wish I could go back in time & enjoy it all over again with much more appreciation. alantbull1

[AlienRewired]

Damn. I don't know who is rockin the tenor. If it isn't Brecker, whoever it is plays Brecker just as good as Michael himself. Anyone know who it is?

[oldschoolbbass]

Sounds like something that i also used to hear on the 70's Hit TV series Chips

[BongMcPuffin]

This isn't the version of the song I thought it was... I was looking for the one that is the animated video with the other version of this song.

[kris1too]

I've waited 40 years to hear again this thank you

[MemphisGrooves]

Many Thanks For THE POST !!

HOT !!

Muchas gracias salsero !!

Your Rock The Party !!!

[timeofthemumph]

Top Tune : Ive Got A Rally 200 By The Way ! : )

[redarotten]

damn..reminds me of so many good moments..

[jackotheclown89]

cooool

[Fusionxpto]

One of the best for all of you. Ignorants listen to the music

[MrAlexander3631]

It beautiful jazz! you ever heard compositions Valerio Minicillo compositions? The First, Crazy Funky, wow! There is a wonderful video, which is LA MAGIA DEL SAX !

[awkwardseahorse]

I'm a big fan of Big mama's version but I do love the graphic you've used of the watermelon gutted man :P

[jaquenuno]

No parece, es La Lupe!!

[mujersemilla]

Esta risa parece la Pombo-Gira!!!! hahaha

BOM DEMAIS!!!!!

[LesDale]

An all-time favourite for me too! Excellent!!

[GloriaGuaderrama]

Esa risa parece la de La Lupe! :)

[Tropicoco123]

@GloriaGuaderrama You right....esa es la lupe.

[eXcuXa]

@GloriaGuaderrama si que parece la yiyiyi jajajajaja casi seguro es ella

[jaquenuno]

@eXcuXa Afirmativo es La Lupe, ella hizo grabaciones con Mongo Santamaria y esta es una de ellas.

[jelboysvw]

One of my all time favs too 10/10

[wolfen63]

Is there any way I can get a copy of this song??? Please let me know.

[co2md]

this plus doobie and......... wonderful world

[echoftw]

the orig is great, the Big Band vrs is great, the latin one is great and NOW THIS... awesome

[OUTONTHEFLOORSTILL]

got it on 12" turn on the tap e.p this version and on 7" n. soul version on battle label i think not on c.d tho or u could have soz fusion

[Fusionxpto]

Can I get this music Watermelon Man Jazz Funk version in CD. Where. Thanks. I fly with this music.

[saxJASF13]

Watermelon man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[troobluu]

excellent tune got the 12" of it just listen to that sax thanks for putting this up

[ingebird415]

great music to clean the kitchen to!

[StaffandStormcloud]

thats exactly what i was thinking

[branstan8000]

@ingebird415 yep, I'm cleaning out my shoe closet right now listening to this fantastic music.

[Cubensi]

@ingebird415

Love your comment!

[raenkie]

@ingebird415 while doin toprocks!

[Latinsoul65]

The Cuban Queen of Latin Soul "La Lupe" rocks in this song on Vocals. Que viva La Lupe!!!!!!!!

[vicmeuk]

Wow!! Classic Jazz Funk

[ADingy2008]

This is a great version of Watermelon Man. Especially if , like me, you like your jazz a little more funky. I first heard this in the early 80's and it still sounds fresh.

Cool

[qk899]

Longest intro ever. And then it sounds like it's some weird version of "Gonna Fly now" for a bit.

... it's still a great song though. This is more like the versions I've had a chance to play, probably better.

[davebcook]

This an abs classic thanks so much for posting it. Sat nights at Tiffany`s, Dunstable 1979 a very special time

[SoulGer69]

Aye no a bad tune that ma man.

Reminds me of when I was a wee boy, and some nutter was spinning around the room. :)

[iainc]

I haven't heard this for years. What a tune.

Cheers for sharing it Vespa.

Takes me back to better days.