The Undisputed Truth - MA (1976)

[Way2overit2]

I want to watch The Wiz now.

[SullyB1308]

Hi, Undisputed Truth had a piece of a saying to start off one of their songs & I can't remember which song it is, but here is the saying, "BY CRIPES LOOK, THERE ARE 4 EARTH BEINGS DOWN THERE ON THAT EARTH LANDING STRIP, LET'S BEAM THEM ABOARD, BY CRIPES LOOK AT THEIR FACES, I'VE NEVER SEEN EARTH BEINGS LOOK LIKE THIS BEFORE" I'm not to sure but I think it might of been an extended version to METHOD TO THE MADNESS, does any one have this version.

[captaininsanity89]

down by the river is my fav track so far

[dynamixrage]

Isn't it obvious this is not smiling faces?

[howardtheman]

Man,this is deep funk.

[MrRolDogg]

This song was also  performed by Rare Earth (maybe originally).

[abolfazle]

@MrRolDogg The Undisputed Truth was the "Test-Group" for Norman Whitfield. If the song was successful he gave it to Rare Earth or the Temptations. So, in fact, THIS is the original. ;-)

[Salival2901]

@abolfazle

Bullshit!

The Undisputed Truth is the psychedelic alternative to the Temptations or Rare Earth. Latters where to do the commercial success, the Undisputed Truth to do what he liked most!!!!

[abolfazle]

@Salival2901 If you have no notion of it: Just shut up.

[Salival2901]

@abolfazle rofl

[deluxe1power]

Legend Song

[elcerrado]

BOMBER!

[norman25bickle]

Very good Sound !!!

[rufus317]

Taka Boom moves exactly liek Chaka. You can def tell their sisters.

[karameldreem]

I love their music but their costumes really freighten me.....

[youngghostmack10]

@karameldreem me too

[schnulli79]

Long live the Funk!

[harlembreaker131]

This performance is spooky but I guess I'm bypassing the strangeness, because I love the music and atmosphere of the 70's so much.  Those days were so soulful & colorful that one who wasn't there can actually imagine being there in spirit as well as feelings. Now that's AWESOME!!!!!

[75andalive]

so DEEP!!!! Im loving this,its right out of my imagination!

[austrianfunkhunter]

One of the funkiest versions of the

that song!

Norman Whitfield was THE man!

[titanus49]

The genius of Norman Whitfield,unique in soul music,and never to be heard again.R.I.P.,I wonder where is Barret Strong these days,does anyone know,or Melvin,wah wah Ragin?

[karameldreem]

that lady is taka boom chaka khan's sister...

[youngghostmack10]

@karameldreem thats her twin sister they both attended kenwood academy highschool in chicago illinois the same school as r.kelly

[deelowda1965]

@youngghostmack10 ....Chaka Khan actually went to Calumet High School on the south May street on the south side of Chicago....thought u might want to know that.

[youngghostmack10]

@deelowda1965 dude she went to kenwood academy as well my brother or sister what ever u may be and her music teacher who recently retired at the age of 80 a white lady who was also my music teacher has the pictures and did u know that chaka got kicked out of kenwood her junior year and then she went over to hating ass calumet highschool she was kicked out because she was a fighter!! i bet u didnt know that my friend?!

[andreasbreitenreiter]

Yeah that is it.

[mszoe3000]

we are now in the age of "ma" mother earth spirit energy/big mama. yes

[lummoxedup]

Blows my honkie mind!!!!!

[Dandan57]

Kicks my white ass!

[MUN7001]

where the funk is the guitarist

[veightengine]

This song makes me Fly...2:04 BASS!

[samjabo]

This is Rose Royces's Lequient Jobe's distinct rubbery bass sound! These songs are great because great musicians played great music. It simple, isn't it.

[Mongo76]

WHOOO is the one on the right side? On the end?

[missnissa]

The one with the loin cloth and skull hanging on the side is Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson.

[Mongo76]

Thanks....

[harlembreaker131]

I wonder WHO was the behind the scenes influence for The Undisputed Truth's apparel clothes! Was it of their own choice? The "Gothic" fad has imposingly taken its toll in general public these past years. It's more darker than ever among the newer artists in particular. Hollywood & media has bombarded us in Gothic-like agenda. Horror movies, body piercings, tattoos, vampire-ism, witchcraft etc. Everything has its roots. This is my only reason for inquiring. Take care. : )

[Kaejae75]

This sounds like rose royce

[samjabo]

Yes the band playing music is Rose Royce along with other musicians like Mytke Julius, Mark Davis and others, while the vocals are by the undisputed truth

[veightengine]

Of Course, the Norman Whitfield´s touch (Rose Royce - Stargard - Nytro)

[bigslick45]

Can't get any FUNKIER!

[quickturtle]

Is the bass FUNKY or what ??? Wow.....thanks for this post.

[samjabo]

Yes it is.

The bassist is Lequeint "Duke" Jobe from Rose Royce. As a matter of fact, Rose Royce almost played all instruments on "Higher Than High" and "Method To The Madness" albums by The Undisputed Truth.

[imaginationunreal]

absolutely amazing!!!

[lokidawg2000]

The Truth shared the Gordy label with the Tempts (and Mr. Whitfield writing and producing, natch). The Tempts covered just about every song the Truth performed (check out the albums between 1972 - 1976 and you'll see what I mean).

As an FYI, it was the Truth that originally released "Papa Was A Rolling Stone," which ironically became a number one hit for the Tempts.

[ataxie987654321]

Rare EARTH also....

[pplof2day]

Undisputed Truth also covered the Temptations' "Heaven and Hell..", "Smiling Faces Sometimes", "Ball of Confusion" amongst others.

The point is Norman Whitfield wrong many songs in the late-60s and early 70s and had his stable of artists record versions which is why Rare Earth, Undisputed Truth and the Temptations all recorded the same songs.

[pplof2day]

Ah hell, I meant "wrote" instead of "wrong". That's what happens when you post comments while sleepy and during finals time.

[missnissa]

There were many songs Undisputed Truth recorded that Temptations did not record. The Truth was more of a Rock group. Take a listen to Method To The Madness, and Cosmic Truth.

[Mongo76]

I LOVE Method to the Madness.... one of my favs.

[cosmicdelight7]

What an amazing group! Although I've been familiar with their songs for a number of years I've never seen them before - they're far out, fabulous funky style! Thanks so much for posting!

[rasranks]

Damn, that bass is thumping

[msvermell]

Norman Whitfield, was "Simply Brillant" and I loved working with him, I will truly miss him.

[samdees]

NORMAN was the true creator of Symphonic Soul.

Like an Architect of Sound

[pietercsmitz]

all those people going to heaven...

yesterday mr Wright of the Floyd, cannot help to make a joke:

at all the weddings my aunts & uncles asked me: so, you're the next? I hated it. It stopped when I began to ask them the same thing on funerals...

No offense, I'm sure Norman can appreciate it, RIP, you made fantastic sounds and you'll be remembered as a GENIUS with capital G,E,N,I,U and S! respect!

[romeropablo]

RIP Norman Whitfield.

[elcerrado]

first time I saw The Undisputed Truth was back in 1998 on MTV broadcasting an old Soul Train-Show. I´m totally out of bounds. Never heard such brilliant funk music before: psychedelic, discoid and very, very funky. so I start digging deeper in this sound and today I´m a proud owner of all album of T.U.T. Thank you so much for your music, Mr. Norman Whitfield.

Kai from Germany

[ReflextionMalmo]

I would never in my dreams think that I would see The Undisputed Truth on YOUTUBE, COOL!

[megatronman101]

Norman Whitfield gave me a love to black music! I have almost all records which his produced!

[n3cr0x]

Im suprised people haven't commented on your comment - complaining about the word BLACK.

But anyway, yeah same he's inspired me

[megatronman101]

Very sorry. I am not from the States. In my country in that time soul music was not playing on TV or radio-station too much. The term "black" was strictly benign. I'm talking about early '70s.I didn't want to offend anyone.

[n3cr0x]

No, im not complaining at all - I just thought people would complain. I'm from the UK btw

[lorimneal]

what's wrong with the word BLACK? it's a very beautiful color.

[lorimneal]

what's wrong with the word BLACK? it's a very beautiful color.

[n3cr0x]

Nothing!

And black is a shade

[lashawntee]

wow my first time i saw them on soul train this is really cool great post.

[hylozoik]

THAT'S really MA (Here the Text)

"Smiling Faces is on their first official Vinyl LP..

SIDE ONE

1. You Got The Love I Need - 03:05

2. Save My Love For A Rainy Day - 04:00

3. California Soul - 03:55

4. Aquarius - 02:39

5. Ball Of Confusion - 10:30

6. Smiling Faces Sometimes - 03:16

[sologirltogo]

the name of their song,bbbshipley47 is smiling faces.

[bbbshipley47]

Where is Smiling Faces?

[sologirltogo]

the song is called Smiling Faces

[shoilin78910234]

smooth I like it

[ravnsbo]

One of the best soul bands of all time but they are not well known, its a pity. I love them i hope motown relieses some of there album. Gavin. Denmark.

[ioxxd90]

got that album. Funky funky funky

[neonight]

Hell YES!

[msbadu2003]

This is dope...

[RoSomak5]

ma boogie is the best song ever

[asia1015]

Why can't I find their song "Smiling Faces Sometimes"?

[sologirltogo]

the song is called Smiling Faces

[asia1015]

O. K., thank you. But I remembered, when I had this 45 Record. The name of the song was "Smiling Faces Sometimes" by the Undisputed Truth. I remember, it was on Gordy Records.

It was all Purple, with the small Yellow Triangle across the Label with the Gordy logo on it.

[hylozoik]

Maybe Wrong Text labeled ?

Why Wounder about this Company (?) - They NO made since Years CD Release or Remaster of the Original Vinyls.