One of the greatest of the greats from The Big 8 CKLW where it was started and Charter,The closest thing to CKLW today is K Earth 101 in Los Angeles,Maybe one day the so called 21st century genius programmers of cookie cutter format radio will ask 60,s and 70,s BOSS JOCKS how radio should be done !!
The members of Shades of Blue went to the same High School as my Roe cousins? Livonia Franklin High School In Livonia, Michigan! Great song from the spring of 1966 when I would have been 5 1/2 years old.
Linda and Bobby from the Shades of Blue are my parents. :) I'm so very proud of their accomplishments! Right after I was born, the song hit the top 100 and they started touring with Dick Clark. I stayed with my dads parents when they toured. My mom loves reading all the wonderful comments and although my dad passed away 5 years ago, I know he would be THRILLED as well! He loved music and The Shades of Blue was his heart. Thank you all for your kind comments...I'm a very proud daughter!!
This song was written by Edwin Starr of Motown fame("War", "25 Miles", "Funky Music"). He wrote songs on the side, sometimes recorded by himself, sometimes others. May he rest in peace.
If I remember right this was from the classic year of '66 and all that entails for me, classic soul year, great summer, World Cup and this wonderful blue-eyed good time feel soul.
This was on Major Breakout on The Canadian Great The Big 8 CKLW,They broke it and literally everybody jumped on this.Today this song is still huge as a grand strand great in the beach music Hall of Fame...
I surely do miss the girl who told me OHHYHMM, because a certain distance has come between us. Chances of her visiting here are probably nil, but if she saw those initials, she would know who I am.
this song was based on the song that they have used for the latest advert for Warners Holidays( the one with the lady and the man taking off the t shirts) love it its great
Linda and Bobby are my parents. :) I'm so very proud of their accomplishments! Right after I was born, the song hit the top 100 and they started touring with Dick Clark. I stayed with my dads parents when they toured. My mom loves reading all the wonderful comments and although my dad passed away 4 years ago, I know he would be THRILLED as well! He loved music and The Shades of Blue was his heart. Thank you all for your kind comments...I'm a very proud daughter!!
@ShellyBean1966 Comments such as the one you have left, make these videos or songs worth posting. To hear from someone connected directly to the artists of the record is a real treat. This song has always been one of my favorites. My family played the 45rpm over and over again. I ended up buying the record myself at a used record store...and played it over and over again as well. One of the happiest and most joyful tune ever recorded. You should be proud of your parents.
@AlbertValenzuela I'm so happy (no pun intended! LOL) that this song has given you such pleasure! Thank you for the kind words and again, thank you so much for posting this! :) ~Shelly Kerr Jeffers
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Oh, yeah, I'm sure you've "worked" with them....what...you cleaned their toilets when they were on tour...oh, no wait, you checked their electrical connections when they were performing...
hahahaha...
...yeah, you "worked" with them.....just like everyone I know is a "consultant" right?
hahaha dude, spare me you fuckin'g lying rhetoric, ok....
Thanks so much for this video. This was my late husbands' and my "fast" song. He died 30 years ago; it is wonderful to hear this song that was so meaningful to us.
Thank you for sharing that. I'm sorry you lost him so long ago, but it's great that you can hear this song and have all the loving feelings come back. (And I've always loved this tune too.)
@amwashburn I went to school with Nick Martinelli Nick is a nice Person, H e has a butiful wife Named Carol we went to Franklin High in Livonia Mi. I saw Nick a few reunion`s one time he sang this song. Ron Bailey beetle932@aol.com
this is the kind of music that my generation needs to hear
finntroll98 6 days ago
Love the simplicity of this song! Who knew great vocal harmonies mixed with chimes could turn out so well...
ryanbmx5 1 week ago
One of the greatest of the greats from The Big 8 CKLW where it was started and Charter,The closest thing to CKLW today is K Earth 101 in Los Angeles,Maybe one day the so called 21st century genius programmers of cookie cutter format radio will ask 60,s and 70,s BOSS JOCKS how radio should be done !!
miketheshanmanmangan 2 months ago
The members of Shades of Blue went to the same High School as my Roe cousins? Livonia Franklin High School In Livonia, Michigan! Great song from the spring of 1966 when I would have been 5 1/2 years old.
MagicGary1960 3 months ago
This song makes me happy!
Nickie0016 3 months ago
@Nickie0016 me too!
fntime 3 months ago in playlist Songs Can't Get Out MY Head
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Shellybellysf..What a song!! Huge in Detroit, when it came out..joyous! Thx for the post
shellybellysf 7 months ago
oh how happy i have found this song :)
JOLENE2008 8 months ago
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Linda and Bobby from the Shades of Blue are my parents. :) I'm so very proud of their accomplishments! Right after I was born, the song hit the top 100 and they started touring with Dick Clark. I stayed with my dads parents when they toured. My mom loves reading all the wonderful comments and although my dad passed away 5 years ago, I know he would be THRILLED as well! He loved music and The Shades of Blue was his heart. Thank you all for your kind comments...I'm a very proud daughter!!
ShellyBean1966 8 months ago
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ShellyBean1966 8 months ago
ty♥ :) fir the beautiful share. I love this so much,
you make me happy too ♥
jadepntr 8 months ago
I also loved the song but lost the single in a bust up with girlfriend.
manchesterbeat 9 months ago
i always thought they were black1 wow!
charliedontsurf70 10 months ago
This song was written by Edwin Starr of Motown fame("War", "25 Miles", "Funky Music"). He wrote songs on the side, sometimes recorded by himself, sometimes others. May he rest in peace.
barenuku 11 months ago
Me gusta!
eatwheatbread 11 months ago
I love this song, those wre the good old days and I was 5 years old then.
1979cl1 1 year ago
PLEASE POST I'D BE A MILLIONAIRE I THINK ITS ON THIS LP,THANKS PETE
petegroover 1 year ago
@petegroover I would love to see it posted here as well!! :)
ShellyBean1966 8 months ago
=)
OH HAPPY! <3
olabisi23 1 year ago
Damn I love this song!! My fav oldies song :-)
DeeTube85 1 year ago
@DeeTube85 me to dee it reminds of when i was a lil kid driving in the back seat of my moms vw bug wow brings back tons of memories for me!
needtolooselots 1 year ago
phil lynott and eric bell.the then lizzy jail break.
SIGNALSTAT 1 year ago
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SIGNALSTAT 1 year ago
Wow... I guess this isn't the band that Eric Bell played in before joining Thin Lizzy... Must be more than one 'Shades of Blue'!
ROONTANG 1 year ago
@ROONTANG yea man same eric bell .its hard to imagine.
SIGNALSTAT 1 year ago
@SIGNALSTAT For real? Wow!
ROONTANG 1 year ago
Edwin Starr and Blinky's Version
youtube.com/watch?v=qt3toviVsg8
RadioRuderham 1 year ago
I have this by Edwin Starr and Blinky when they were with Motown.
Knew I'd heard it somewhere before.
Thank you for putting me out of my misery
RadioRuderham 1 year ago
SHADES OF BLUE OH HOW HAPPY..............YES
jerrilynn61 1 year ago
If I remember right this was from the classic year of '66 and all that entails for me, classic soul year, great summer, World Cup and this wonderful blue-eyed good time feel soul.
rlhemming 1 year ago
Such a feel good song...
AlgisKemezys 1 year ago
xxxx
TheDsmyth 1 year ago
THIS IS HAPPY ROCK AND ROLL FROM THE OLD DAYS
josephcantone 1 year ago
This was on Major Breakout on The Canadian Great The Big 8 CKLW,They broke it and literally everybody jumped on this.Today this song is still huge as a grand strand great in the beach music Hall of Fame...
miketheshanmanmangan 1 year ago
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GreenBlossom45 1 year ago
Stunning track, always loved it!
steveluigi01 1 year ago
I surely do miss the girl who told me OHHYHMM, because a certain distance has come between us. Chances of her visiting here are probably nil, but if she saw those initials, she would know who I am.
Walt1124 1 year ago
this song was based on the song that they have used for the latest advert for Warners Holidays( the one with the lady and the man taking off the t shirts) love it its great
cook1atschool 1 year ago
esta musica tem paixão em sua letra ........good
josehpdiadia 1 year ago
If I ever do have a boyfriend. I will dedicate this entire song to him :) That's right I'm gay and proud of it. :)
GentrySean 1 year ago
This was my wifes and mine favorite song when we were dating. Love this song.
rcf4438 1 year ago
Linda and Bobby are my parents. :) I'm so very proud of their accomplishments! Right after I was born, the song hit the top 100 and they started touring with Dick Clark. I stayed with my dads parents when they toured. My mom loves reading all the wonderful comments and although my dad passed away 4 years ago, I know he would be THRILLED as well! He loved music and The Shades of Blue was his heart. Thank you all for your kind comments...I'm a very proud daughter!!
ShellyBean1966 1 year ago
@ShellyBean1966 Comments such as the one you have left, make these videos or songs worth posting. To hear from someone connected directly to the artists of the record is a real treat. This song has always been one of my favorites. My family played the 45rpm over and over again. I ended up buying the record myself at a used record store...and played it over and over again as well. One of the happiest and most joyful tune ever recorded. You should be proud of your parents.
AlbertValenzuela 1 year ago
@AlbertValenzuela I'm so happy (no pun intended! LOL) that this song has given you such pleasure! Thank you for the kind words and again, thank you so much for posting this! :) ~Shelly Kerr Jeffers
ShellyBean1966 1 year ago
Fond memories of this song,thanks for sharing!
VideoTommie 1 year ago
This is the cd version that came out as "stereo" later. The percussion was added years later, not part of the original 45 or LP.
MultiBudboy 1 year ago
I love this song and it always makes me smile.
It never gets old.
Dean
1955Dean 1 year ago
Great song!
Gerry50ify 1 year ago
This IS MUSIC!!
geraldfer 1 year ago
I love this song!! Great memories.
Petsounz 2 years ago
LOVE....THIS.....SONG!
BYNOS1 2 years ago
I had a chance to work with "The Shades of Blue" a great Michigan group and a great song.
stickergetter 2 years ago
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Oh, yeah, I'm sure you've "worked" with them....what...you cleaned their toilets when they were on tour...oh, no wait, you checked their electrical connections when they were performing...
hahahaha...
...yeah, you "worked" with them.....just like everyone I know is a "consultant" right?
hahaha dude, spare me you fuckin'g lying rhetoric, ok....
er20092009 2 years ago
yeah i used to walk their dogs and clean out their fish tanks!
BigShoooow 2 years ago
Thanks so much for this video. This was my late husbands' and my "fast" song. He died 30 years ago; it is wonderful to hear this song that was so meaningful to us.
amwashburn 2 years ago 23
Thank you for sharing that. I'm sorry you lost him so long ago, but it's great that you can hear this song and have all the loving feelings come back. (And I've always loved this tune too.)
keikocat2001 2 years ago 6
@amwashburn I went to school with Nick Martinelli Nick is a nice Person, H e has a butiful wife Named Carol we went to Franklin High in Livonia Mi. I saw Nick a few reunion`s one time he sang this song. Ron Bailey beetle932@aol.com
beetle932 1 year ago
@amwashburn i'm so sorry about your husband, GOD BLESS HIM YOU ALSO.
MrTony20102012 1 year ago
OMG! They're white! I was not expecting that. All these years I have thought they were black. Still a great song.
harri3601 2 years ago 3
My husband knows just how you feel. 20 years after seeing them on TV, he still cannot believe the Rightous Brothers are white :)
keikocat2001 2 years ago