The Sylvers - High School Dance

[DaveWollenberg]

If Edmund died from lung cancer, I wonder if he might've been a smoker? Somebody in the know, please let me know. God bless ya, for your efforts!

[RememberTheTime09]

@DaveWollenberg I originally thought that as well but than one of his kids said he wasn't! Non-smokers get it as well although we aren't programmed to really think that b/c of the smoking stigma. But its just like any other cancer...it can just happen regardless. Very sad.

[vgmc7650]

This was remade for a Greatest Hits LP (as was Life In the Fast Lane and Rocky's Theme), which my family owned from 1981 until 1983 in southwest Detroit. I only remembered the remade version.

[jayamaw]

dont forget to like their page on facebook and join their message board at yahoo groups for updates, pics, rare performances, and to find out more facts about the fam as well for up and coming projects....

[TheSunnyStar]

LOVE The Sylvers and this song! Though I'm glad this was made in the 70's. I cringe to think how this would go in today's music state:

*cue hip-hop beat and autotune* We're gonna GRIIIIND at the high school dance...*cue rap verses and endless "tap-dat-ass" lyrics* XD

Trust me, I just got out of high school and I've seen it. ALL of it.

[DoUWanna007]

Back in the day, kids weren't fat..we were too busy dancin'...every week you better learn a dance on Soul Train so we could do it @ lunch time...the whole yard would be dancing..it was fun! LOL

[MIMI88998899]

@DoUWanna007

Their fat today because they have no music to dance to. The music today has no beat, no soul, no rhythm. None of the music today makes you want to get off of the sofa. Now back in the day a song like this; you couldn't help but get up and dance.

[DoUWanna007]

@MIMI88998899 u got that right. A whole generation lost. But if we teach them the old way, maybe they will start dancin' ... let's hope so:)

[Muziclvr07]

Leon Sylvers is killin' on that bass!

[weezy11972]

if any has the video of sing this plz post it,,,,,,thanks

[Soulthinker2007]

@weezy11972 On the series Unsung there was footage of the Sylvers singing that song. I wished TV One would release it separately. I didn't know it existed and I lived when that song was recorded.

[timmy841212]

The Sylvers were/are bad asses... nice cut.

[aniracer]

im 18 and im feeling this!

[TheReneex]

Respond to this video... I hope comprises a montage of the performances of all of this seasons featured artists especially the sylvers!

[MIMI88998899]

Wheeeew! I just got an awesome work out on this song. Many thanks to Unsung and to the Sylvers. I forgot about this jam. After seeing Unsung I just couldn't get this song out of my mind. The beat is pumping. Love it!!! This song is now part out of my workout. I just play it about 5 times or more in a row and get a nice workout. The vocals are so clear and the beat is awesome. Dance at the high school dance.

[ForeverBridgetWise]

This song is so Hot!!!!!!!!!!!!! They could give The Jets a run for there money.

[aleandavis]

Still funky after all those years !!!

[goravens0304]

this is hot, yo..... I mix cheer music...NO body would have this song... so sick

[temptationeyes1976]

This song is older than I am and I loooove this song!!!

[Kell1295]

Wheee! <3

[DaveWollenberg]

The Sylvers' hit #17 in Billboard, 7-16-77. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! RIP, Edmund.

[546mh]

It only costs a dollar-50 cents if they look human.

[grizzlyfan41]

I guess one person didn't want to go to their High School Dance!

[Soulthinker2007]

Even though I was in seventh grade,that song reminds me of the high school classes of 1977 during the Spring of that year. Oh yes I hope Glee would cover that song.

[DaveWollenberg]

Billboard's #84 song of '77. The Sylvers' hit #6 soul, #17 pop. Edmund turned out be the speakin' voice of Marlon Jackson in the 'J5' cartoon show. Was he a smoker. Died of lung cancer. God bless! RIP, Edmund.

[grizzlyfan41]

@DaveWollenberg thanks for the information man!

[jrcarter9175]

I was having lunch at Wendy's when I heard this song one day. Had it in my head ever since.

[CAB4SHO]

The Slvers were almost the shit but they couldnt beat J5!!!

[northernlitez1]

This SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BhaktaAllisonTucker]

Fun music from back in the Day!

[ebf1957]

"Glee" should cover this.

[moparfan59]

Beat the hell out of Boogie Fever grizzly.

[xwinger15]

they only play old music where i work and this is one of the only songs they play that i like, and i love it!

[ThePeachyplum]

Aaaah....memories. I'm trying to find one of my favorites called "You're loving me back" . I don't remember if it was on the Something Special or New Hori'zons album. If someone could post this song I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

[DaveWollenberg]

Also hit #6 soul in Billboard. RIP, Edmund. God bless!

[DaveWollenberg]

Was still in 8th grade when this 1 came out. HIt #17 in Billboard.

[grizzlyfan41]

This is one funky number......it still sounds good! 30+ years later....

[BenPanced]

I liked this one more than "Boogie Fever"!

[bigwillietheb]

I actually have this Album on vinyl record at my mom & dad's house & Boogie fever is the first song on side 1 & this song is number 4 on side 1

[MsTexas73]

@bigwillietheb "Boogie Fever" is on Showcase "Hotline" is on this album. And High School Dance is the LAST song on side 2.

[berlygirl123]

Brings back memories! I miss those days!

[omcgirt]

I miss them and I miss vinyl! I had this song on a 45 inch vinyl single. Remember those? Such awesome memories this brings back everytime I hear it.

[Kell1295]

Loving this

OMG the memories

[lisakatplay]

yes yes i love this song

[froglava]

wow i love this song

[buddy69r]

Dance to the beat of the ba-annd.

Great memories!

[smeldogs]

Cool !

[TheSoulpeeper]

it must be thirty years ago i last heard this song... sounds dated but i loved it then and i love it now

[kesuita]

i love it!! i cant stopping dancing with it!!!

[donnamariemoreno27]

OMG...this was my FAV song by the Sylvers, of course I first thought that it was the J5-then I thought wait "did the Jackson sisters join the band or what" then I found out it was another family band called the Sylvers! I know alot of folks compared them alot to the J5-but they were BOTH good in their own ways!

RIP Edmund Sylvers

1957-2004

Peace-

Donna~

[grizzlyfan41]

You are so right.....The Jacksons and The Sylvers were great!

[lovingthis07]

What was the name of the other brother who was 17 years old when he died?

[donnamariemoreno27]

That would be younger brother Christopher who died in 1985.

Donna~

[starsofsound]

The name of the 17 yr. old was Christopher!

R.I.P.

Christopher and Edmund

[BigBlueBeast]

It would have been cool if their careers lasted as long as the Jackson 5.

[grizzlyfan41]

I had forgotten this song......brings back great memories! Thanks for sharing it!

[picposter67]

I am surprised that some Pop Band has not remade this song. It probably would make an instant hit.

[adryan108]

@picposter67 i agree.

[picposter67]

This would have made a nice little remake for the family group Hanson boys back in the day.

[RRacheli]

Very nice indeed !

Racheli

[shydmples]

sorry for the error...it's not kennygarden or kindergarden...it's kindergarten....was sipping on too much yack...sorry....lol

[boodonppp409]

I remember my high school days. I am glad to listen to this music. Thank you.

[shydmples]

1280 KVOV AM...Las Vegas...Ghino B. & Barry A. on the wheels....lol...Ohhhh the memories

[shydmples]

Was jamming to this in kennygarden...oops..kindergard­en..lol

[jackeifailsdx]

i had the 45

[Mzthang61]

OMG!!!! I FORGOT ALL ABOUT THIS SONG!!!! I was in love with the Sylvers!!!

[Farmer9892]

Holy s! I've been missing this since 78! This and the Bertha Butt Boogie were my two tops back then.

I think, I think that this was actually written by Sonnie Bono believe it or not...

[kpitt1204]

My cousins and I would just play this over and over and just dance in the living room like we were out at a club or something. It was such good, clean fun, and our parents knew where we were.

[tevteo]

The Sylvers really rocks!

[Phundaze]

Reminds me of good ole AM radio like10Q in Los Angeles. We jammed with the radio in our arms groovin around town with no worries.

[maxwellshow]

ahhh those WERE the days....

[raceexpress5]

a classic...check out my video..cc

[italstal624]

What memories this brings back...

[Soulthinker2007]

I remember that song in 77. I think of the high school class of 77 of anywhere USA.

[Sweetbabyvixen]

(Doin' the Bugaloo)....this was the jawn back in the day!

[hip2dadip]

what does "jawn" mean?

[Sweetbabyvixen]

An old-school word for jam, lol....we old folk used to say "That's the jimmy-jawn!"

[hip2dadip]

oh, OK...I must not be THAT old,I've never heard the term before tonight and I'm almost 43.

[Sweetbabyvixen]

You want to make it to 43, lol?! Just joking.

[alannavx]

Hahaha! Yesss! 1976 once again! I was a sophomore then!

[FireGuyVic]

I sang this is the talent show in Elementary School. Seems like yesterday. Thanks for

the memory.

[boodonppp409]

I remember the front for 30 years. It was the music that it wanted to listen to all the time. I remembered a text at the moment when I listened to music though I forgot even any kind of music. It is emotion.

[boodonppp409]

I remember the front for 30 years. It was the music that it wanted to listen to all the time. I remembered a text at the moment when I listened to music though I forgot even any kind of music. It is emotion.

[barry8844]

I wasn't even a teenager when this came out. This is still an awesome song!

[86pimp3]

Sister Sledge ain't on the Sylvers level.

[Anthem1976]

This was a staple song at the local rink during roller skating on Friday and Saturday nights! Great memories!

[chuckinpdx]

This is a great song, God I remember hearing this for the first time when I was like 10...lol

[rberger22]

My favorite Sylvers song...still have the 45 and a turn table to play it on.

[peasah2005]

The Sylvers, there a great family disco group during the seventies.

High School Dance has to be my favourite of hit.

The Sylvers equal with the Jacksons and Sister Sledge in my opinion.

[smush48]

wow......this was the first cut they played at my senior prom...olney high...philly....what great memories....

[vknit10]

This song explained a true Highschool dance. We lived for that Friday night dance. Praticed our dances all week at school, so we wouldn't we laughed off the floor. So much fun,inoccent times.

[chuchy1]

I was born when this came out lol

[kevinmazura]

This song was my very first 45,LOL I still have it packed away.wow what a 1970s brain explosion.

[nanajanamike]

A dance song that didn't sound Disco! Good memories from 1977!

[jfann1065]

Do anyone have a video of The Sylvers performing this song on American Bandstand?

[jfann1065]

Love this song!!!!

[thereal001]

LOL! I still have a crush on you Foster! giggles! this song is timeless!!!

[Phundaze]

Love it! I remember hearing it on AM radio. Still have my 45.

[spyderj1999]

AM RADIO RULED IN DETROIT!!!! This song is one of my all time favorite memories of AM radio in Detroit!!

[orangeclark]

I love this song... They were better than The Jackson Five!

[Gospelwatcher]

No one one eartgh was better than the jackson 5 my man! Especially no one better than that hot and sexy Michael...hell no!

[orangeclark]

Keep keep on Dreaming, Just keep on dreaming!

[davidshareef]

are you on drugs!

[90sbaby94]

nah u must be crack j5 4ever!!

[BigBlueBeast]

Why can't you buy this song on Real Rhapsody or I-tunes????

[tnecvolfan2001]

c'mon people, who doesn't like this old forgotten 45?