Don't Pull Your Love (live) - Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds

[usafbrat50]

Thanks for the comments folks. I recorded us playing at a club in Mission Hills just north of Los Angeles in 1989. I met Danny & Joe in '86 when they hired me as music copyist. i liked them both as musicians and as people. Their wives were very nice too. I worked with them on various projects until Dan passed in the early '90s. I enjoyed performing this song even though the synth playing was a little rough!

[kennyembry]

I think the 1970s sound is captured in this song better than anything else of that time period. It has stuck with me since I heard it as a kid and learned every word from the radio. It brings the memories back more than any others of the time.

[tommieparch]

my oh my what the studio can fix!

[LeconsdAnalyse]

why are they rushing there way through the song?

[tommieparch]

are these the same guys from the ventures type band t-bones? if so, quite a change of direction. and do you know the full name of the singer ? this is not the version i have on 45 by the way. as i look at some of the pics, iwonder if they did this later 4 a wedding or something. regards

[KathleenWilbeck]

I agree......somewhere, SOMEONE must have a live clip of these guys singing this song. This is NOT a Grass Roots original.....

[bcushing]

@KathleenWilbeck It's NOT the Grass Roots song..It's Hamliton Joe Frank and Reynolds

[popinton]

somebody, somewhere must have a live clip of these guys performing.

[usafbrat50]

@popinton

If you find one please post it in the video reply. Thanks for the comment!

[arfalon]

Yet again, Brian Potter and Dennis Lambert co-compose a great song! Always and forever one of my favorites.

Fine performance!

[arfalon]

Another fine song co-written by Brian Potter and Dennis Lambert!

[MrRickwinter]

one of the greatest records ever made superb arrangement fantastic voices still played in the uk dont pull should be rereleased RICK WINTER DRUMMER CLIFF BENNETT andREBEL ROUSERS

[kurtespo]

isn't there a live recording from Don Kirshners or at least a lip sinc to see them in there day

[kw47wa]

I think you did a great job, love these guys when I was a kid, brings back fun memories. I wasn't aware we had lost 2 of them. Do you know when & how? Sad, they were cool back then. Thanks for sharing these videos. =)

[usafbrat50]

I only know of Danny passing but maybe someone else knows of something?

[Treaty4]

Fantastic song and photos. Memories galore.

[usafbrat50]

I know Danny was with the T-Bones but I don't know his history with them. I know he wrote "Diamond Head" which The Ventures recorded but he never mentioned it to me. I've never heard of the Shivaree show and never saw the video you mentioned. I doubt if I could recognize anyone from back then anyway, including myself....Thanks for your comment!

[chimecinder]

Tommy Reynolds lives in Florida, I know him and his wife. He still plays music with friends.

[msjw32712]

I know him also but can you tell me which one is her on the Cover?

[salinlucio121]

this is sammy babitzin's music finn!

[Botafogoplayground]

I must say that Sammy Babitzin's Finnish version is MUCH, fair MUCH better! Eläköön Sammy Babitzin!

[ellen526]

Being able to see Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds in concert and having front row center seats...what more could I ask for! I had a thing for Joe Frank back then...does anyone know what he is doing these days?

[gomogo2000]

Who are you, if you don't mind me asking?

[usafbrat50]

I don't mind. Have you read the entire thread? Lots of info there. Thanks for your question!

[gomogo2000]

I did, but I'm still confused. Can you give your name?

[usafbrat50]

Go to my home page and look for my url and all will be revealed to you my curious one.

[aceg50]

Thanks so much for posting this song. Its one of my all time favs!

[usafbrat50]

You're welcome!

[aceg50]

What happened to these guys?

[usafbrat50]

Dan passed away in the early 90s and Joe Frank moved back to Mississippi around then. Tommy was in Florida and didn't play with us. The drummer John was a studio cat and probably is still in Los Angeles. I lost track of everyone when I formed my own group...Danny and Joe were cool and I miss 'em. Thanks for asking!

[kotetsu1973]

love this song,

thank you for posting.

with memories.

[usafbrat50]

Doitashimashite!

[kotetsu1973]

wow!

[usafbrat50]

I can still remember a few words....the G.I.'s in Japan used to say: "Don't touch your mustache" when I was there in the late 60's to 1971. Thanks for your comment!

[kotetsu1973]

Mr.(Ms?)usafbrat, thank you.

this song was very popular among youg people

in those days in japan.I love,too.

arigato...  sayonara.

[lanimarsh]

Don't pull your love ...... I always thought this was Elvis!! Until a few years ago... I'm 3o yrs. old, very into music, but always thought it was Elvis... hmmmmmmm. anyone else?

[ran6658]

They just don't write love songs like they use to. Great song. Great pictures. Thanks for posting.

[usafbrat50]

You're welcome and your comment is appreciated!

[srm1953]

Great memories! thanks

[usafbrat50]

You're welcome too!

[bnetwise]

Thank You for posting this. They sounded good live and will be remembered forever

[usafbrat50]

You're welcome!

[22clodius]

in France i never heard of this band,they are really good,they have a particular grace(élégance)that i din t hear a lot

a kind of californian,full of joy,sunny music

rare music,a little souvenir of baby i love you way of Peter Frampton for the joy

if someone know some joyful song like that,can you say me

merci youtube

[usafbrat50]

Thank you for your comment!

[tootybootydesigns]

amazing song, thanks for posting it!!

[usafbrat50]

You're welcome!

[pauldavisfan]

Now this is a good song!

[charliedontsurf70]

good slides photos ive never seen!!!!!!!!!!

[navdad96818]

OMG this is when music was music!! I sooooo miss those days!

[one2onefan]

This is so cool and thanks for posting it.H,JF&R and Dennison were great and the fans and music world misses the late Dan Hamilton.Dan had a great solo 45 in 1972 called Don't Wait Up For Me Tonight which sounded just like H,JF&R.Does anyone know if there was ever a solo Dan LP released for this/The label said it was forthcoming but my guess is that it turned into Hallway Symphony and the band's 2nd album.Thanks again!!

[retrojam451]

We had a little sing-along to this waiting in line at Trader Joe's a few weeks ago, but nobody could remember the artists.

[hcazs2]

Was in junior high the first time I heard this. Couldn't believe how great this song was. 35 years later and I still hum it everyday!

[craider009]

I was around 10 and I just loved this song and still do, today!

[boyspider7]

Wow! "22 Explosive Hits by K-Tel"; was my 1st record & this was my favorite tune on it along w/ Hot Butter by Popcorn, so fun!

[georgiarocker3]

Yeah, I think my mom bought that album for me because "Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr. was track #1 and Willy Wonka was quite a phenomena with us grade-schoolers at that time. Chick-a-Boom was also one of my favs off that album. Good times, fond memories.

[gomogo2000]

I got the album by Hot Butter for Christmas. I think I asked for it. I'm pretty sure the song was called Popcorn and the group called Hot Butter. Loved it! Had alot of good songs on it. Oh, why did I sell it at a rummage sale?? At least I can hear some of it on YouTube =D

[gemini77girl]

TY usafbrat50!! Have just heard it on VH1 about 5 mins. ago and fell in love with them all over again!! LOVE the way (whichever one it is) holds that particular note so long.

[usafbrat50]

That would be Dan...thanks for your comment!

[mdiddy80]

This is my favorite song ever. So many great memories. I listen to it more often than should be allowed ...

[krock2579]

it really is cool to see several different songs done by them. it is also cool to see the things people are writting about them. I am one of Joe Frank's nephews, so it is truly good to see that people still rember them and have come up with some cool stuff will all the band together....thanks

[usafbrat50]

You're welcome!

[georgiarocker3]

This is my favorite song in the whole world because it happened to be playing on the radio at the very moment in my childhood when I actually "listened" to music for the first time and appreciated it for more than just background noise. Call it a musical epiphany or something, but I remember every detail of my surroundings as if it were yesterday. It could have been any song I guess, but for me it was this one.

[usafbrat50]

Thank you very much for your comments!

[georgiarocker3]

It was 1972, I was 7 years old, and it was then that I decided I wanted to sing and play music so I took up piano lessons and began singing. My mother bought me my first record "22 Explosive Hits by K-Tel"; I wore this track out completely and I still have the album in my collection. My wife and I have performed all kinds of music over the years, but the songs of 1972 have a special place in my heart and this one in particular is what started it all for me. Thanks for the fond memories.

[jimpy419]

hey man..you sure it wasnt 22 "fantastic" hits..with tie a yellow ribbon..and midnight train to georgia? cause I wore that one out..oh it also had louis louis..by the band stories. I always wonder if this music of the 70s is really the greatest music of all time or if I came of age listening to this music and thats why its so special.

[boyspider7]

HEy!"22 Explosive Hits by K-Tel"; was also My 1st record that I ever bought I was 10 & this was my favorite tune on it along w/ Hot Butter by Popcorn & Chick a boom, so much fun!

[jessesgirl1956]

Thank you for posting this.  Their voices are timeles! Great music!!! :)

[usafbrat50]

thanks for your comment!

[randabeezer]

I really enjoyed seeing all the pictures of the albums! Danny was my grandpa's baby brother, so kinda like Cinchy, I've always thought that it's kinda fun knowing you're related to someone cool! Danny died when I was still pretty young and I only remember meeting him once, but I still get excited everytime I hear one of his songs on the radio! Thanks for posting this!

[usafbrat50]

It's been cool hearing you and Danny and Joe's other relatives. I'm glad I posted these songs and you're welcome!

[Bopalena]

I saw Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reyonlds with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and special guests England Dan and John Ford Coley. The tickets were 8 feet long! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!­!

[usafbrat50]

coooool...

[kankoraovich]

where are they now ? today's music lacks this.. thanks for the vid.

[usafbrat50]

thanks!

[rthereanyleft]

ahh where are they now?..makes ya wonder.

[Cinchy]

I thought this was so great! I'm glad to see that someone is showing respect for the whole band and not just their music. I am a cousin of Joe Franks and it was neat growing up knowing that I had a famous relative. Also glad to see musical talent runs in the family (his son Joey)

[Cinchy]

Glad to see that people respect the band and not just the song. I am one of many of Joe Franks cousins and it was so neat growing up knowing I was related to a famous person. Also glad musical talent runs in the family (his son Joey).

[Cinchy]

Glad to see people respect the band and not just the song. I am one of many of Joe Franks cousins and growing up I thought it was the neatest things knowing that I was related to a famous person. Also glad that it runs in the family (his son Joey)

[pattykad]

Thanks so much for sharing ...got any more photos?

I'm having huge flashbacks to being sixteen. It's all good. I miss Dan Hamilton. His wife was

supposed to release a cd they did together but

seem's she has dropped the project?

[usafbrat50]

Sorry, all the photos I had were used which were, unfortunately, too few. As for Ann I don't know if she released a CD or not but maybe Amazon might have it if she did. I also have two other songs on my page which are listed under Danny & Joe. We worked on those a couple of years before Dan passed away. One is "Wanna Do Ya" and the other is "Give It Up".

[netjim66]

Cool! Funny how I just started thinking of them and found this only a wekk or so later. Brings back good memories from the 'ol jukebox. Always loved the song, now I can put some images to it too...

[jerryinbklyn]

Thanks for posting this and PLEASEE don't remove it! Love it!

[usafbrat50]

Thank you for your comment, I hope I don't have to EVER remove this video. I've got more songs coming from the same gig, stay tuned....

[dweezil41]

Great song,Do you have the studio version?

[usafbrat50]

No, sorry, I didn't join them until the late 80's and this song originally came out in 1971. Thanks for your question though!