Yella 12'' (Mr. Yellow / Gotta Be Strong to Live in New York) - Tom Tom Club - Tom Tom Club

[wdhubb]

I miss this cut! My Uncle brought this to me and brother back in the day. I haven't heard this since 1983!

[KingPhillie85]

almost sounds like some E 40 and the click

i remember having their first trak ;)

[Teelov2]

I have the record still, genius of live was on A-'side the long version and the B- side is Yella!!

[cmptrwhiz]

greatest of all time! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[TheAndre396]

i was 10 years old when this came out it was hard to find this joint yo word is bond

[MrRubenG]

This was not on the B side....it was a different artist (Yella) on a separate label, also in '81. I had the 12" 45 rpm disc back in the day. The tune is called "Yella" on the A side, and Yella (dub version) on the B side. I'm sure that they were authorized by Tina and Chris (whose names appear in the writer credits) to use the track. Released on Antilles Records, which btw, was a subsidiary of Island Records, as was Sire Records..the wikipedia article might be erroneous.

[BLACKFIST1965]

This song brings back memories of a group that didnt get justice.The all mighty three,a group that didnt hav the backing.PEACE,to what could hav been........

[TheCoverHeaven]

From '' Tom Tom Club / Mr. Yellow – Genius Of Love / Yella ''

Label: Island Records

Catalog#: 12WIP 6735

Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM

Country: UK

Released: 1981

I think the photo you got is not from this 12'' release

[SwitchbladeKitty]

@TheCoverHeaven

It isn't. Its the Tom Tom's debut album cover.

[genuwine11]

you got to Have the Jungle in your Heart to feel this song. Do or Die Brookfield Jungle 4 Life!!!! 9800!!!!

[reek80]

Straight up house party banger on the East Coast,too. Peace Oakland,thanks for giving us this classic!!!!

[cfmiranda61]

old school at it's best skating rink in san leandro and at umojo on 72nd

[cfmiranda61]

i remember this song for san leandro skatin rink 72nd umojo skating dam

[SwitchbladeKitty]

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[PTTheLastTycoon]

This was the east oakland anthem. I lived on 76th and Ney and used go to Poppa Joes Car Wash and watch the falcon boys/mustang boys/cougar boys come thru slappin this song. With the old school 8 inch pyle driver speakers in the back and the original zapco board. I have not heard this song in 20 plus years.

[Lonski41510]

Right on to the poster, This was one of first songs I taped using my boom box. I would put it in front of the speakers of the tv while watchin "Soul Beat" after school (Marcus Foster middle School - West Oakland) Brings back fond memeories Like Finger waves & Jerri Curls, Playin Galaga @ Jim's diner on San Pablo after killin a bag of them fries drenched in catsup. Ahh the 80's

[oxidean]

I wonder where Yella is now and if he made more after this. This is east Oakland classic family heirloom Rollin' hunids, Pimmyville, Sunnyside, Walnut ave, Plymouth Rock..

[PTTheLastTycoon]

@oxidean Yes Sir East Oakland Classic

[toniLify]

I love this shit. This song go wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back......

[jettbleezy]

Hell Yea We Do Invincible..

[RmusicHurd]

I remember listening to this on the porch on a cassette mix we got! That inspired me to start mixing different songs and sounds together!

[gigiberri]

This was the knock back in the day! West Oakland represented as well! Much love to NY.

[carlycmo]

Eastside Oak,Ca....two tone falcons,spoke hub caps,4 pyle driver 6x9's

100watt sanyo amp, with caddy seats.LOL

Tell me if you remember that!!!

[LimoGizzle]

I haven't heard this for damm near 25 years yall!!! This is bananas!!! Good look on postin this!

[gzamora36]

does anyone know how to download from u-tube ? or where can i down load mr.yellow, gotta be strong ?

[alkh3myst]

"You gotta have-a strong skin..." Oh yeah! I haven't heard this in AGES! "...to live in New Yorrrrrrk."

[capone7013]

WOW...i havent heard this is ssooo long...man,bro....THANKS...str­aight out of compton

[jrock1764]

How can I get a copy of this jam, can you put in MP3 or CD

[Dred1locks]

This was the jam back in the day! Do you know where I can download this jam?

[dontaecommins]

This is that classic shit I used to have this record. I been looking for this song but couldnt find it. Nobody knew what I was talking about only real hardcore hip hop fans.

[invincibleironman3]

nice. classic 80s....those in Oakland, CA, the falcon boys know what im talking about!

[e1870]

38th locos remember too my brotha....KPOO back in the days....East Oakland in the house...we used to replace NY with Oakland when this song came on....much love to NY from the Town....

[PTTheLastTycoon]

@invincibleironman3  Real Talk Bro Oakland Classic

[TheNetVamp]

OMG...The Falcon Boys! They rode down my street all the time. Damn. I've been tryin to figure out who this was by! Finally found it on Wikipedia. B side to Genius of Love. This was the jam at the skating ring in Foothill Square! LOL! Anybody know where I can buy or download it????

[BillionGODSun]

Soundz like Keith tha Sneak'z Bustin that Verse!

[mssquirrely]

Mannnnnn Tha Beat Was Just Sooo Tight on This Joint ~ MY ALL TIME FAV

You Couldn't Tell Me NOTHIN' on tha Dance Floor, when the ORIGINAL VERSION was Played ~ LOL!!

GRT POST!!!

[ayamejoy]

It's amazing how many songs and movies are redone without consumers realizing it. I think I like this version better, it's kinda funky {:o)

[JERRYKNIGHT84]

@ayamejoy wheres the cover?

[SwitchbladeKitty]

I think you're mistaken. This is the sister-song to 'Genius of Love'. One could call it a remix. THIS is the version she's talking about. No one's ever "covered" it.

[ayamejoy]

@JERRYKNIGHT84 Hi, Kitty's right, This is the version I'm talking about and like other's said mariah used some it if (or at least it sounds like it) After enjoying the song, I thought of songs, movies etc and that's where I was amazed. They resold us "sleeping with the enemy", "yesterday" and some people even think limp bizkit's version of behind blue eyes is an original! I hadn't thought about it much til then and I made my comment after so that kinda bled in, sorry bout the confusion

Aya

[jtstar82]

never herd this version before. it does sound a lot like hip hop. thats why mariah and ol dirty bastard redid the song.