"Across 110th Street" (1972) opening sequence REMIXED

[MOCHAMILAN]

LOVE IT

[SuperNissa13]

Big ups to 110th and 5th BORN AND RAISED!!!!

[LeCutter]

Man...lookit all those jive turkeys! 'Cause you know, back then turkeys were jive. Or so I'm told.

[hellokitylv]

Ordell Robbie

[perokcojones]

i prefer the original version,more much funky and adaptaded to the context

[espnjason]

now that... is a pimpmobile!

[tjsbigidea]

Whatever happened to Yaphet Kotto? He was awesome on "Homicide".

[serotta2]

@tjsbigidea Thats a great question. One of my favorite actors over the years. He was totally awesome in Homicide. I just found his website. Looks interesting. Check it out folks. yaphetkotto org

[LeCutter]

@tjsbigidea Yaphett Kotto = highly underrated talent. It's funny whenever they gtalk about good black actors how he never seems to come up when he was a bloody fantastic actor. Love that man's work!

[kizzmac]

Scarface copied this movie.

[LeCutter]

Good to see it reminds us all of our roots as young black men in NYC in the 1970s hustling however we had to in order to get past 110th street. At least that's what I imagine.

[67tr876]

Try 210th street lol

[funk231t]

Thanks for a great song. It's a gem. Bobby Womack is a genius !!!

[bladosc444]

Stara dobra piosenka

[Ldale11]

@bladosc444 Ano. Miluje to.

[bladosc444]

@Ldale11 Klimat zajebisty

[queensplazasouth]

back when you were allowed to drive through the park......... the anti-car lobby can shove it.

[bmoore591]

groing up in the p/js this music meant something had meaing

[pookie67]

it's true, never has there been a better case of a song that was vastly improved from it's original movie version to the studio re-recording

[CoolJetta3]

Incredible song.

[meinLiebsterFeind]

Every time I hear this song, no matter how many times I hear it, I'm just like DAMN.

[serotta2]

@meinLiebsterFeind Agree 1000% !!!!!

[cambelcambel]

Nice! how could I not like anything that that song opening, great song.

[FordInFlames]

i saw the movie cause i heard the song in Jackie brown and the movie was really good

[jonesbunny]

Best intro song to a movie ever!!!

[LeCutter]

This song defined NYC in the 70s. Love it! Thanks for posting!

[Anet99]

I'm actually happy to say that I don't remember this series. In 1972, I was 11 years old. Oh, how I wish I could travel back in time ... I was probably watching the "Brady Bunch", "The Partridge Family" and the "Mod Squad" (featuring Julie, Link and "Pete") It took me a while to remember "Pete" ... probably cause he was the "white guy".  "Julie" and "Link" were the main characters, if I remember correctly... Tell you the truth - I have a vague recognition of "Pete". Hey, it was the 70's.

[carig121]

great song, but is the movie good?

[Sexxistentialist]

I love the song. I need to the see the movie. I was not even born when the song and movie came out. But I love the music from this era.

It's much better than that "I busta' cap on yo mama," or "me and my 20 inch rims" shit, useless ghetto rap music that degrades women and promotes violence among our younger generation.

The artists of this era sang with more passion, meaning, and had raw talent for playing musical instruments as well. Thanks for uploading the video.

[metsfan164]

@Sexxistentialist you said a mouthful

[TheLegalbeagle1111]

Maybe the best soul song ever.

[TheLegalbeagle1111]

This may be the best soul song ever.

[yamadago]

better than original opening.

[robin14669]

This song has a unbelievable emotional depth. Pure heaven.

[kaufmadsce]

Great version. Much better than the film version. It's on Netflix "Watch Instantly."

[kalifson]

what can i say? excellent, best thing is, i was there, and i can still see it now, ah NEW YAWK,we had so much fun.........

[tsuzu5]

wanna see this movie

[ibizoo]

music for cloudy days and stressed minds II

[Stillwater100]

i love it. The version that's in the movie is great, but I definitely prefer this one. It's the best movie song ever, IMO--Bobby Womack was on FIRE when he recorded it. One hell of a great movie, too.

[DandyKoufax]

I believe, and I don't think I'm alone, that Bobby Womack could have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the merit of just this song.

Anyway, "110th Street" is really one of my favourite "Blaxploitation" films, although when you look at it in retrospect, it seems to have aged better than a lot of the other classics. Incredible acting by Kotto and Quinn... captivating story and soundtrack. And rarely cliched or condescending,

[veeseee128]

I have the soundtrack and its HOTT!! Bobby womack is one of the most talented underated artist out there. its good hes starting to get some recognoition now.

[Deckard073]

Great job. Some may not agree with me but I actually like this opening sequence better.

[carmenlidia1]

Very Good mix & Great Song ~ Serotta2~ you did your Thing Hear... Peace & Many Blessings to you & your Love Ones.

[arobekie]

Great song,At 2:50 the car is turning right but the left indicator is flashing,Just thought i would mention it.

[Nerudah]

@arobekie we do that to confuse the pigs brotha

[arobekie]

@Nerudah right on brotha.Do what u have to do.

[titortizjr]

@arobekie

Nah, if you look a bit closer you can see the right turn just shutting off. But you're right that the left does turn on....but probably from hitting the turn signal too hard.

[arobekie]

@titortizjr Probably.I didnt think gangsters used indicators,people might think that they are soft.

[LeCutter]

@arobekie Bing a hardcore gangster is no excuse for bad manners, sir.

[arobekie]

@LeCutter Certainly isn't,sir.

[NyBob85]

Awesome montage of Harlem before the white devil yuppies showed up.

[SergeyPRKL]

thanks for the actual stuff. i don't really like jackie brown...

[MrStrangways1]

That is one of my favorite songs and it actually seems to fit the opening better than the opening music in the original scene, excellent job serotta2.

[inmyhouse11]

i want this nyc of the 70s not the disneyfied shit it is today

[nyterpfan]

I might be in the minority but I actually liked the version in the film better--it seemed better suited to the downbeat, dark tone of the movie.

[indieindy]

Read up, it's about Cleveland!

[indieindy]

This isn't about Harlem! It's about Cleveland, nucka! Do your work! Damn fine track though.

[krooklyn77]

@indieindy Bobby womack was from Cleveland, but the song was about Harlrm. he even says it 2:28-2:43 " The family on the other side of town, would catch hell without a ghetto around. In every city you will find the same thing going down. HARLEM is the capital of every ghetto town" 

[Stampit88]

Doesn't get any better than this.

[OnlyAPawn1970]

Was Antonio Fargas in every black film of the 70s?

[NiccaPleeze]

Yes.

[nicoleayanna]

i was a third brother with eyes doing what i had to do to survive !!!!

[lleedss]

third brother of five retard

[nicoleayanna]

you don't have to be rude about it... its too bad no one taught you better then that !!! whats going on with todays youth !?

[OnlyAPawn1970]

I like this one better than Mayfields Superfly-thats saying a lot-great vocal-great lyrics/music-70s,baby

[jflasssh]

michael mann didnt do american gangster

[serotta2]

Man oh man you are right! Not Mann...Of course I meant Ridley Scott. Another good director, though that film was not great for me.

[f4r0uq1988]

@serotta2 true that, i was disappointed as well. he still is an awesome director tho... alien, thlma&loise, gladiator, kingdom of heaven, blade runner,... can't beat that easily

[gibbotta]

@jflasssh it was oliver stone or ridley scott

[jflasssh]

@gibbotta it was ridley

[beezified]

reminds me of superfly...

[meinLiebsterFeind]

@beezified

it's nothing like superfly..

[beezified]

well sure the film itself is different, but this beginning scene with the car is almost identical to the opening credits for superfly.

[meinLiebsterFeind]

@beezified

there are like 1000 movies with a car scene at the beginning.

[jameshem]

wow - just checked out the original version of the track. this is so much better.....IN MY OPINION.

[CTyankee4277]

@jameshem

I agree with you. I thought this WAS the vesion in the film, hahaha. :)

[cheekymonky61]

i woz alive when this it the scene ,wot a tune ,early disco at its best ,woz in to then and now lol long live bobby mouise notts keep the faith peaps

[dannyboy11490]

This is so fuckin gangsta. Thanks for the upload.

[shefwedlad94uk]

Is it kind of like "American Gangster" because I would really love to see it

[wurstfeile]

Great song i don´t see this movie but i want

[serotta2]

Search YouTube. I am pretty sure you can find the whole original film, in sections.

[doctorhoilday]

you can by the movie from amazon.com

[northmetalguy]

i think this song works better on "american gangster", but this is good 2

[frightfan1]

GREAT song! GREAT movie!

[CTyankee4277]

How come I never heard of this film until I did a search for the title song? I don't think I've seen them play this on TV & now I'm intrigued by this - for anyone who has seen this is, is it worth seeing and/or owning?

[serotta2]

Look around YouTube; I think you can find the whole film online in parts, so you can check it out. Of its "Blaxplotation" genre I'd say one of the better films of the period, along with SUPERFLY and TROUBLE MAN especially for the sound tracks

[CTyankee4277]

Nice man, thanks for the tip.

I actually first heard this in American Gangster, when I saw who sang it I looked it up here & that's how I found this. I love watching any film about 1970s New York & this looks like a trip.

[neversever1985]

wow where have you been hiding all these years? Quentin Tarantino? Robert Deniro? Samuel L Jackson? yes worth watching and owning

[CTyankee4277]

You're referring to Jackie Brown? Believe it or not its the one QT pic I haven't seen yet. So if they *did* play this track I wouldn't have even known it. So looks like there are TWO movies worth buying now, LOL!

[neversever1985]

yeah sorry i was referring to jackie Brown, my mistake.!! i haven't seen this film i just knew the song was on Jackie Brown. (bit drunk the other night) lol

[TheMissshayshay]

@CTyankee4277 yes it is worth seeing and owning. i saw it at the movies when it came out. Anthoney Quinn is the racist cop investigating the big hiest. Antonio Fargas is one of he dudes he's looking for. It's " Blaxploitation" but more, also a crime drama and social commentary and the sound track fits the movie to a T. if you find out how to get a copy let me know; this is a film I always remembered fondly.

[CTyankee4277]

@TheMissshayshay

You know, there's so many great pics from this era, they all show that edgy, gritty side of NYC like late 60s early 70s (like French Connection, Taxi Driver, etc) and it looks like this fits that mold. I can't believe they don't show this on TV. Ebay, here I come. :)

[CTyankee4277]

@TheMissshayshay

Yeah, I kinda got that feeling myself - like its not quite blaxploitation but it's not quite Taxi Driver commentary either. Same gritty tone and whatnot, I'll def. be searchin for this on eBay. I'd watch it on TV if it were ever on - but if it were I'm sure they'd censor the shit outta this!

[HaliB75]

@CTyankee4277 It's a very deep movie.

[theman2017inc]

@CTyankee4277 to answer your question whether it worth seeing and/or owning?

YES YES YES :-)

[CTyankee4277]

@theman2017inc

When I get paid next week I'll start looking on eBay for this. They NEVER show this on even pay TV, whichI can't believe.

[monabang]

@CTyankee4277 : African american contribution to film industry is often ignored and  overlooked. But if it were a "white" movie, it would have recieved the recognition.

[doctorhoilday]

@CTyankee4277 the sell the dvd on amazn.com

[doctorhoilday]

@CTyankee4277 i got mine off amazon

[schprockit]

i got this on vhs.....too bad i don't have a vcr that works though cuz this movie is badass

[mozdickson]

and have to say 1:12 seals the vocal deal for me.

Bobby, Lenny Williams, Rev Al, Donny Hathaway, Andre Crouch, Stevie...and on it goes. PTL.

[mozdickson]

...been looking for this song for a looong time (didn't know Bobby made it).

GREAT stuff jed. thanks for posting.

You don't know what you'll do until you're put under pressure, (and 'you only really have what you can keep under pressure' Derek Prince)

[Naotoshi100]

Simply Cool film!!

Above all this song is really great.

Thank you for posting!!

[serotta2]

Kochiro koso. I think you can find the whole film on YouTube too. Search around.

[elvisworldwide]

Great song. Great Caddy. Riverside Drive, NYC. 1970's. Nothing better.

[serotta2]

You're right on all accounts! Except one; its not Riverside Drive (where I live). They start out in Central Park going up the East Drive (thats 5th Ave next to them going downtown from overhead) They hit the 110th Street Exit at the top of the Park, and get out into Harlem. Dig?

[elvisworldwide]

Cool.

[FranBro]

@elvisworldwide

That's not Riverside Drive. That is the park drive in Central Park up around 90th street. The water is the central park reservoir and the buildings are 5th avenue. Easy way to tell is that Riverside Drive is a two way street and this is not.

[elvisworldwide]

@FranBro - You're so right. Good correction, Bro.

[FranBro]

@elvisworldwide

Yeah it threw me too at first because it really looks similar in a couple of shots. Vanilla sky had a cool car scene on riverside drive but the continuity is all over the place. ;)

[cheevers4ever]

great movie and soundtrack

but it ain't no superfly

[markapp67]

It's good, but it ain't Hubert The Tree!

[jonesbunny]

luv the video !!!

[amuris82]

tengo la suerte de tener el lp en vinilo de la banda de sonido de esta pelicula!!!! b womack la mola!

[celialake]

dis da shehaat!!!!!!

[yungmonsta321]

I wanna sample dis shit so badd Yoo

[MrSuedehead72]

un classique!!!!! du pur polard!!! avec une putain de bande son!!!! bobby womack!!!! avec french connection ,black ceasar et superfly.

[sega62s]

Oui tout a fait d'accord avec toi, c'est mon film préféré....avec Midnight Cowboy.

Moi et toi on a du gout pour les bons films ;O)

[MrSuedehead72]

effectivement j' ai bien l 'impréssion que nous avons les memes gouts musicaux et cinématograpiques!! "midnight cowboy" est un grand film!!, et dans la meme ligné que "across 110th..., je te recommande le cultissime "get carter" (la premiere version de 1971, avec michael caine) chef d' oeuvre absolu du "dirty" polar (et en plus la bande original est absolument génial, surtotu le générique!!)

[LUVJONZ99]

brings back such memories, this was the NY of my childhood, the Harlem of my childhood.

[TheFairfaxDog]

Crooked white NYPD cops on the take coming together with black ghetto Dope Dealers. I love it. Great Stuff. 40 years ago was fun.

[moneyonitall]

Thats Hot!!!!!!!!!!!1

[jozeph103]

I like this song so much. Nice

[dbassplayer]

That's it... right there...

[CoyaRebel]

Xcelent video!

[jesiahbailey]

I wonder why they didnt used this track instead-its much better. They should remake this but you cant call it 110st, it has to be called ACROSS 96st or ACROSS SOUTH BRONX because harlem is not the same anymore

[borotown81]

This film was badass , i thought he would get away , then when he forgot his pills , NOOOOO!

[fignon]

xcellent

[2idan1]

you are the man!!!

[slappy6817]

Check out that Caddy! Very Cool!

[filmmaker2006]

this is cool!

[Ladyrocksaid1977]

habe den Film nie gesehen,ist er sehenswert?

[serotta2]

English bitte? Can someone translate what Ladyrocksaid, said?

[kingflipp]

she said she has never this movie then she asked if it was worth watching...pfg4life

[serotta2]

Oh! Danke. Sure worth a look for a blast from the past from all perspectives and of blaxplotation films. This and SUPERFLY.

[HARLEMGIRLSQUARED]

That was hot!

[xavipunt3]

El gran Womack amb la millor cançó dedicada a un mític carrer

[GANOMUSIC]

very nize!!

luv it....

mitster womack is ma favourite singer ever!!

[FuNkAdR0]

great song I love it