I used to work at a packing house in a small town in the middle of nowhere. The local bar had karioke and I got drunk and sang this tune.
It freaked out the whole town because I can sing in tune, which was something they'd never witnessed before. The rest of the night, the skanky local bar waitresses were finding reasons to act like, "gee it's crowded in here" to bump their asses into me.
I was the envy of the packing house for the next week of 12 hour shifts.
@rennaissancebiker One thing about it was that some of the people telling me I sang like a god, REALLY HATED me. When someone who hates your guts gives you a begrudging compliment, at least you can be sure they actually mean it. The irony is that I'm not a very good singer, but I have a great sense of pitch and can sing very well in tune (professional musician - now anyway). That's enough to impress people who don't really pay attention.
I love this song and band......but after vocals are done with,singer should leave the stage instead of floating around like a fly in the way.But they "have to be seen"......
Dennis Yost and the Classics IV began as a Jacksonville cover band consisting of guitarists Buddy Buie, J.R. Cobb, Walter Eaton, keyboardist Joe Wilson, and singer Dennis Yost (Buie (as producer) and Cobb would form The Atlanta Rhythm Section with Candymen drummer Robert Nix, also from Jacksonville, and keyboardist Dean Daughtry in 1974). So basically they covered their own song.
AWESOME guitar lead!!! Sooooooo much better than the original version. Although most people dont know the singer in this band is also the singer of the original... Dennis Yost
I used to watch this on "Video Concert Hall" back in the day. With all due respect, these cats didn't have the looks for MTV. It doesn't matter to me. The musicians in this band are outstanding.
@ddarkshark Are you insane? Did you actually read what I said? I said 12 people don't like Spooky Girls, referring to the 12 dislikes. I prefer spooky girls. You really should take your medicine.
Damn it . I'm checkin out some of my old favs on youtube today only to find out theyre dead.Andrew Gold and Ronnie Hammond. I Remember seeing ARS at ChicagoFest in 1980.I just recently bought Partly Plugged and think its Great.Champagne Jam is Classic...Oh well I'm not gonna let it bother me tonight,,people keep dying and I see no end in sight.......
@Kolef88 I think it is because it's a music video. It's the studio version of the song, nothing wrong with that, but a live concert video to me, should have live concert music.
I love ARS. Such great musicians. What an amazing voice. I miss this kind of music. When the music mattered not the glam and fakeness that the music industry is today.
@prettyinpink2500 I don't know if you know this, but the Atlanta Rhythm Section was begun by ex-members of the Classics IV. So, in a way, they were "covering" their own song.
Ronnie was definately one of the greats. very sorry to hear of his passing. Fred Mcneill was a great guitarist, hope the spelling is right. ARS is my second favorite group of all time. Rip Ronnie, you are missed.
@justpassnthru "Awesome song and the video sound sync was perfect! How could anyone possibly thumbs down this video? Oh yeah! "Obvious troll is obvious"
Likely resulting from CHILDREN. Youtube has absolutely ZERO age control on here and it's obvious they just don't care anyway. But it's probably just 8 year-olds just throwing stuff in the machinery - or trying.
Wow, Ronnie's voice was as smooth as they come. The tone of Barry's Les Paul still gives me goosebumps on every solo. Amazing musicians all. RIP Ronnie, you are a legendary voice that will live on.
Saw ARS in Providence on the 1979 tour, the lineup was Sweet, ARS, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow with Dio on vocals, and Foghat ! This show kicked ass, every band smoked onstage. There was a pretty big riot downtown after the show and the mayor cancelled concerts there for almost a year. It was a great way to go out though!
Can anyone tell me the relationship between ARS and Classics IV . I have heard there was some link there . These guys are so good and restrained it makes my teeth hurt .
ARS wa sa truly great southern rock band....I was born here in Macon, GA and have lived here all mylife.....this was Ronnie Hammonds' hometown as well....we have had so many great southern rockers, as well as other rock and roll artists, who were either born here or called Macon home....Littlle Richard, Otis Redding and the Allman Bros Band just to name a few....great music history here for such a small town!!
@eightiesguy62 I know, hard to believe Macon has a claim to fame.Macon seems at times to want to be a progressive city like Austin Tx but the powers that be want to keep it a Mayberry.
@MrJacMac1986 Yea...we have a hard time moving forward very fast...there are too many "old timers" still around that just don't want change.....the same elected officials keep getting elected too and they keep us bogged down....most folks around here are scared to put anyone new in office for fear of the unknown but if you keep electing the same people all you can expect is status quo!
Yes. . . RIP to Ronnie. ARShepherd, it's good to hear Ronnie had such a good perspective over his last few years. I know the stepson of someone who played with ARS in the 80s, & the music - along with Ronnie's vocals - STILL blows away anything passing for "rock 'n roll" from the over-hyped, schlockily promoted "pop stars" of modern "lore" (sarcasm intended)!
Wow, what a jam this was.A quick story for you older stereo heads, my wife drug me to Goodwill so she could look for dresses. I walked back to the electronics, and in the middle of the floor sat a set of Acoustic Research AR-303 speakers. Do any of you remember them? I hooked them up to my Kenwood amp and slipped this CD in, and WOW! $1,200.00 speakers for $9.99. My lucky day or what? Anyhoo, what a great band this was. They just don't play like this anymore. Thanks for reading, Peace.
Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-. best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!
one of the first songs i was old enough to dance to in a "real" disco. Polyester shirts, skin tight bells, and platform shoes! And, even in the guys' restroom, there was a line at the mirror to fix your hair! I even had a shiny black "disco suit." I was flat out groovy!! (MAN! I useta hate hearing old guys do that - and here I go!)
Hey guys, I changed my calendar today.....to 1975! I was born in 66, so I got to enjoy; 60s, 70, & 80s music. Its a blast!, OR, I should say, its RIGHTEOUS, GROOVY, AND....FAR OUT! PEACE.
Yes Paul Godard plays a Rick Bass, always loved that tone. Check out their "Champagne Jam" for good bass licks. Actually listen to any ARS you can find. These guys were studio pickers who built there own in Atlanta GA. They backed early Skynyrd LP's but were originally the "Candymen" who backed Roy Orbison & went on to be The Classics 4 with Dennis Yost, who did this tune first.
always loved this version of this song. always liked this band. is woman guitarist still alive? good music like this would be outlawed today as a hate crime by people who want to see all good music gone as a way to make room for the talentless freaks...well that has already happened.
Although the video clip doesn't show it - being a Rickenbacker player - I could swear
I hear a RIC 6 or 12 string doing some of the rythmn parts during the actual studio recording....Those who know for sure - is (or was) that possible?? A Ric's sound is pretty unmistakable.....
Hey brother~Appreciate the comment. He wasn't like that at all. He had two granddaughters and a son. He had everything to live for and loved life, at the current time. It was totally "shock and awe" for all of us. My nother who took Ronnie in for a decade during my childhood where we bonded took it the worst. She is still grieving pretty hard, and so am I but I know he's in a much better place than this troubled world. EE else as in the hollywood movie "Knowing" makes sense. ARS/ArthurRS
I'm surprised nobody comments on how this version of "Spooky" is actually their song from their days as The Classics IV. Something about this song will make it still sound good 100 years from now.
Uncle Ronnie was right with God. I know this because I am his nephew and lived with him as a child and have spoken with him many times in the past couple of years at length. He chose to live like a recluse because he didn't believe in handouts and sympathy from anyone. He was a man with a HEART OF GOLD who would literally give you the shirt off his back. He was giving, caring, loving and most importantly, didn't forget where he came from. Ronnie is in paradise now, I'm sure of it. RIP RON
@ARShepherd I have known ARS for over 35 years and have all of their Polydoor albums.. I read last nite that he had been depressed for a while ,and I can imagine why, if he felt like I do now about the way our country has changed so much for the worst ,it makes me feel the same way..Sorry for your loss,he left us allot of great music and it and the boys from Doraville will be remembered..
@ARShepherd Sure sorry to hear about your loss - I loved the band for many, many years and don't get out much so I didn't know about his death. My hat is off to you, who obviously had a relationship with your uncle that you miss very much.
Uncle Ronnie was right with God. I know this because I am his nephew and lived with him as a child and have spoken with him many times in the past couple of years at length. He chose to live like a recluse because he didn't believe in handouts and sympathy from anyone. He was a man with a HEART OF GOLD who would literally give you the shirt off his back. He was giving, caring, loving and most importantly, didn't forget where he came from. Ronnie is in paradise now, I'm sure of it. RIP RON~
@dinah66 here's whats up with the confederate flags--love of the South. jugemental attitudes do not play well in enlightened all inclusive tolerant progressive dipshits now do they?
ARS was made up of some of the former members of the Classics IV and that's why they did such a good remake of this song.
smokiebird06 6 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
Excellent !
Eagle8flies 1 week ago
great song
carylazar 1 week ago
great stuff
laragudna 1 week ago
ARS ranks right up there with Skynyrd. Southern rock at it's best. This is pure brilliance.
fivestring65 2 weeks ago
they played an earlier version of this on tour when they were first starting out
in the 1974 time frame - I did several of their concerts sound reenforcement.......
those were great concerts ....spooky gals, and recreational pharma was in the air.
bryancar601 3 weeks ago
Four members of ARS were also members of the Classics IV....
writerguy10 1 month ago
@writerguy10 i know this and both versions of the song is great
bjble 1 week ago
@M16223cal Absolutely right!
rockinrabbi 1 month ago
Paul Goddards beautiful Bass sound!! thanks for the post !
jsilence418 1 month ago
I used to work at a packing house in a small town in the middle of nowhere. The local bar had karioke and I got drunk and sang this tune.
It freaked out the whole town because I can sing in tune, which was something they'd never witnessed before. The rest of the night, the skanky local bar waitresses were finding reasons to act like, "gee it's crowded in here" to bump their asses into me.
I was the envy of the packing house for the next week of 12 hour shifts.
InsertName125 1 month ago
@InsertName125 nice to be recognized for your talents eh? :)
rennaissancebiker 1 month ago
@rennaissancebiker One thing about it was that some of the people telling me I sang like a god, REALLY HATED me. When someone who hates your guts gives you a begrudging compliment, at least you can be sure they actually mean it. The irony is that I'm not a very good singer, but I have a great sense of pitch and can sing very well in tune (professional musician - now anyway). That's enough to impress people who don't really pay attention.
InsertName125 1 month ago
@InsertName125 true.... good for you!
rennaissancebiker 1 month ago
I love this song and band......but after vocals are done with,singer should leave the stage instead of floating around like a fly in the way.But they "have to be seen"......
MyCookiemonster90 1 month ago
Did Dennis Yost follow the others into ARS in the early days? Ronnie Hammonds was the singer, if I remember correctly, most of their career.
kelvisparsley64 1 month ago
Dennis Yost and the Classics IV began as a Jacksonville cover band consisting of guitarists Buddy Buie, J.R. Cobb, Walter Eaton, keyboardist Joe Wilson, and singer Dennis Yost (Buie (as producer) and Cobb would form The Atlanta Rhythm Section with Candymen drummer Robert Nix, also from Jacksonville, and keyboardist Dean Daughtry in 1974). So basically they covered their own song.
geebee801 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Atlanta Rhythm Section
AWESOME guitar lead!!! Sooooooo much better than the original version. Although most people dont know the singer in this band is also the singer of the original... Dennis Yost
hotlicker45 2 months ago
@hotlicker45 u must b an oldtimer like me huh
MrBluesdrummr 1 month ago
@hotlicker45 this is ronnie hammond singing in this video. yost was in classics iv, and hammond was in a r s
bisp25 1 month ago
It was ahead of it's time. It sounds more like 1975, rather than 68 when it came out.
seraphima91 2 months ago 3
@seraphima91 depends on whether you're ludded out on 714's, but you may be right
knoxcountykyman1 1 month ago
@seraphima91 This is a remake from 1979. The original was from the '60s and sounds different.
InsertName125 1 month ago
@seraphima91 Click on "Classics IV - Spooky" if you want to hear the original.
InsertName125 1 month ago
@seraphima91 Actually this is 'the remake that came out in late 70's. The original came out in '68 and was sung by the Classics IV.
raredodge 1 month ago
@seraphima91 You mean 1966, Mike Sharpe recorded instrumental of this song.
larsloveskirk 1 month ago
Great music and great musician, no color lines...just great talent.
arlenerogerswilhite 2 months ago
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JackBootCharlie 2 months ago
my ex says this song reminds me of him....???
SuperSteelydanfan 3 months ago
nice less paul
WWBZT1 3 months ago
Old School vids are awesome. Michael Cry approves. vast difference from music now. Cool that they are still playing too.
MichaelCry 3 months ago
One of the best Guitar Solos ,Keys , Just all around . Great Song . Thanx 4 Posting
mykmuzyka 3 months ago
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the original to this song. done by the Classics IV
PJ3usa 3 months ago
Why is everybody always picking on me?
rockingbeat 3 months ago
12 farts got spooked!
caloy2x 3 months ago
I used to watch this on "Video Concert Hall" back in the day. With all due respect, these cats didn't have the looks for MTV. It doesn't matter to me. The musicians in this band are outstanding.
Jefgg 3 months ago
i like the occassional SPOOKY CHIC.....AHAAAA
Super70duster 3 months ago
@Super70duster They're all spooky, my friend...
zepploid 3 months ago
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able506 4 months ago
12 People don't like spooky girls.
CocacolaCowboy1919 4 months ago
@CocacolaCowboy1919 -WOW -your idea that people don't like Spooky Girls is beyond rational belief!!
Spooky Girls are hot!! they are mysterious and have nice perky bodies, and are hard to figure out! what twisted
thought processes led you to such monumental delusion? you shouldn't trust your own mind when it gives you
any opinions about what People like or don't like. you should be very suspicious of yourself. Spooky huh?
ddarkshark 4 months ago in playlist atlanta rythym section
@ddarkshark Are you insane? Did you actually read what I said? I said 12 people don't like Spooky Girls, referring to the 12 dislikes. I prefer spooky girls. You really should take your medicine.
CocacolaCowboy1919 4 months ago 8
@CocacolaCowboy1919 If you want to see one great Spooky girl (and a great arrangement) check out Harcsa Veronika's video
TheSoundsage 3 months ago
@TheSoundsage I checked her out. She isn't spooky at all. But I like the wiggle she does ;)
CocacolaCowboy1919 3 months ago
@CocacolaCowboy1919 Either way you lose, because saying (the number of dislikes) followed by some other shit is almost always gay.
thedman696969 2 months ago
@thedman696969 Um...do you feel better now? Glad you got that out huh?
CocacolaCowboy1919 2 months ago
@CocacolaCowboy1919 I know this sounds cliche, but it really doesnt get better than this...............................!
migo53333 2 weeks ago
always liked this version the best
pacoloco729 4 months ago
great tune!
mensagem25 4 months ago
its late October once again i gotta feeling copious amounts of marijuana is goin to get toked to this tune in my sanctuary
able506 4 months ago
@able506 I want an invite bro!!!
digitizedmind 4 months ago
This is good music. You will never hear something this great from today's so called musicians.
RetroJenny 4 months ago
RIP, Ronnie Hammond.
DaveWollenberg 4 months ago
What in the world is wrong with the eleven (smile)?
louisVAogden 4 months ago
Good Job On VID & Sound !!!
mykmuzyka 4 months ago
these guys had a great groove
nightwolfband 5 months ago
sexy-smooooth-guitar rocks. love it
jeanie880 5 months ago
incredible
TheJUNGLESURFER 5 months ago
Who is this fatty in the group...
Tonyr00 5 months ago
@Tonyr00 Which one???? Looks like daze about tre of dem!!!!
8dakota6 4 months ago
@Tonyr00 He is a fatty bassist.
jassbo 4 months ago
@jassbo But he could make a Fender P Bass or a 4001 Ric sound awsome!!!!
turbinexman 3 months ago
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Doeas anyone remember a late-night video program, two years before MTV premiered, so this was 1979-80, and they would often show this video?
Fairmont4ever 5 months ago
Doeas anyone remember a late-night video program, two years before MTV premiered, so this was 1979-80, and they would often show this video?
Fairmont4ever 5 months ago
Damn it . I'm checkin out some of my old favs on youtube today only to find out theyre dead.Andrew Gold and Ronnie Hammond. I Remember seeing ARS at ChicagoFest in 1980.I just recently bought Partly Plugged and think its Great.Champagne Jam is Classic...Oh well I'm not gonna let it bother me tonight,,people keep dying and I see no end in sight.......
sonofmann2691 5 months ago
GENIUS guitar solo!!! Swaeett!!
catgirl6717 5 months ago
love this song but this sounds like the studio recording overdubbed onto a live video.
Kolef88 5 months ago
@Kolef88 I think it is because it's a music video. It's the studio version of the song, nothing wrong with that, but a live concert video to me, should have live concert music.
rockinredneck57 5 months ago
i dont know why but i only feel right listen to this tune smoke a doober on september and october nights
able506 5 months ago
Dark and rainy nights.
Windows open.
Cocktail in hand.
Girl's head on my shoulder.
This song playing.
I want for nothing else....
mbfenner 6 months ago
I love ARS. Such great musicians. What an amazing voice. I miss this kind of music. When the music mattered not the glam and fakeness that the music industry is today.
shannonb082905 6 months ago
Right on baby!
antidiz 6 months ago
JR COBB,BUDDY BOUIE,PAUL GOTTERD.THEY WERE THE BACKBONE OF ARS
mcgaheefamily 6 months ago
Goodbye Ronnie Hammond. You had a one of kind voice. R.I.P.
noellamine 6 months ago
luv is kinda crazy with a spooky kind of girl like u....
rkansas1 6 months ago
I love this version!! But I also like the Classic IV version also!!
prettyinpink2500 6 months ago
@prettyinpink2500 I don't know if you know this, but the Atlanta Rhythm Section was begun by ex-members of the Classics IV. So, in a way, they were "covering" their own song.
ftsjr 5 months ago
Ronnie was definately one of the greats. very sorry to hear of his passing. Fred Mcneill was a great guitarist, hope the spelling is right. ARS is my second favorite group of all time. Rip Ronnie, you are missed.
Irishlord60 6 months ago
Oh yeah ARS really rocks this tune!!
pepperface105 6 months ago
Beautiful version of a classic song.
Lonewolf36 6 months ago
im playing this in marching band lol reply if you want me to upload a video of it
Shamaster56 6 months ago 15
@Shamaster56 sure! load'er up :)
34point5ish 6 months ago
@Shamaster56 I would love to see (and hear) your marching band do this number.
TheNo1BandDad 6 months ago
@Shamaster56 that would be awesome, let's see video of it. thanks!
dtrinc 4 months ago
@Shamaster56 its a shame that your going to be laughed at while playing such a great song
bayonetworkx9 1 month ago
Thank you! :) ;)
1cynfree 6 months ago
beautifull.............
TheLilcook1 6 months ago
Awesome song and the video sound sync was perfect! How could anyone possibly thumbs down this video?
Oh yeah! "Obvious troll is obvious"
justpassnthru 7 months ago
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@justpassnthru "Awesome song and the video sound sync was perfect! How could anyone possibly thumbs down this video? Oh yeah! "Obvious troll is obvious"
Likely resulting from CHILDREN. Youtube has absolutely ZERO age control on here and it's obvious they just don't care anyway. But it's probably just 8 year-olds just throwing stuff in the machinery - or trying.
thebakerman1 6 months ago
Ther no greater peace to know a love one is gone on to heaven
it makes it a little easer for the ones that are left.
TheDiamonddave1106 7 months ago
Wow, Ronnie's voice was as smooth as they come. The tone of Barry's Les Paul still gives me goosebumps on every solo. Amazing musicians all. RIP Ronnie, you are a legendary voice that will live on.
TheAnthonyDixon 7 months ago
This was a excellent album and the words are just wonderful, from old hippie
mydannyboy1000 7 months ago
este tema es muy buenisimo!!!!
davidcasaban 7 months ago
Saw ARS in Providence on the 1979 tour, the lineup was Sweet, ARS, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow with Dio on vocals, and Foghat ! This show kicked ass, every band smoked onstage. There was a pretty big riot downtown after the show and the mayor cancelled concerts there for almost a year. It was a great way to go out though!
MrHaikusociety 7 months ago
Aug. 20 I will go see ARS in Dothan,Al.!!! Buddie Buie and the Gang will all Be There!!!!
dtysinger 7 months ago
barry bailey is such an amazing player
bisp25 7 months ago
Can anyone tell me the relationship between ARS and Classics IV . I have heard there was some link there . These guys are so good and restrained it makes my teeth hurt .
ssn0651 7 months ago
ARS wa sa truly great southern rock band....I was born here in Macon, GA and have lived here all mylife.....this was Ronnie Hammonds' hometown as well....we have had so many great southern rockers, as well as other rock and roll artists, who were either born here or called Macon home....Littlle Richard, Otis Redding and the Allman Bros Band just to name a few....great music history here for such a small town!!
eightiesguy62 7 months ago
@eightiesguy62 I know, hard to believe Macon has a claim to fame.Macon seems at times to want to be a progressive city like Austin Tx but the powers that be want to keep it a Mayberry.
MrJacMac1986 4 months ago
@MrJacMac1986 Yea...we have a hard time moving forward very fast...there are too many "old timers" still around that just don't want change.....the same elected officials keep getting elected too and they keep us bogged down....most folks around here are scared to put anyone new in office for fear of the unknown but if you keep electing the same people all you can expect is status quo!
eightiesguy62 4 months ago
Yes. . . RIP to Ronnie. ARShepherd, it's good to hear Ronnie had such a good perspective over his last few years. I know the stepson of someone who played with ARS in the 80s, & the music - along with Ronnie's vocals - STILL blows away anything passing for "rock 'n roll" from the over-hyped, schlockily promoted "pop stars" of modern "lore" (sarcasm intended)!
333KAW 7 months ago
This song is truely magical. Wonderful cover, proves what a great band they are!
BIGTHUNDER79 8 months ago
Wow, what a jam this was.A quick story for you older stereo heads, my wife drug me to Goodwill so she could look for dresses. I walked back to the electronics, and in the middle of the floor sat a set of Acoustic Research AR-303 speakers. Do any of you remember them? I hooked them up to my Kenwood amp and slipped this CD in, and WOW! $1,200.00 speakers for $9.99. My lucky day or what? Anyhoo, what a great band this was. They just don't play like this anymore. Thanks for reading, Peace.
ghostfish01 8 months ago
Hey SHUT UP and Groove.
SamWhat88 8 months ago
ARS hit #17 in Billboard, 10-13-79. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! RIP, Ronnie Hammond.
DaveWollenberg 8 months ago
I miss the 70's...! todays music just aint got it...
anchorage20 8 months ago 30
@anchorage20 You got that right! Todays music has no soul, no Rock n Roll, very little instrumentation.
jclark058 8 months ago in playlist Rawkin Tuunz
@anchorage20 this is a cover. it's originally from the 60's by classics four
anthemofadam 5 months ago
@anchorage20 actually it does and more so. but you are either too old or too ignorant to look past the radio or mtv so your loss
unholychunk 5 months ago
great video allways love this band.
michaux6000 8 months ago
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Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-. best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!
robertoamor2011 9 months ago
I love this song so much! Can't get enough of it!!
hendersonkelly28 9 months ago
awesome song
CassandraAntares 9 months ago
creepy
davidomarine71 9 months ago
So old school <3
Chuck65201 9 months ago
Whast happened to music? I'm 23 and me and my buddies jam to this shit all the time....Lots of j's burnt to ARS....lol
Robo902 9 months ago
I like the original version.
alwaysopen 9 months ago
This song make s me think about a cutie litlle snow fox from slc, utah...Bear
radcon57 9 months ago
one of the first songs i was old enough to dance to in a "real" disco. Polyester shirts, skin tight bells, and platform shoes! And, even in the guys' restroom, there was a line at the mirror to fix your hair! I even had a shiny black "disco suit." I was flat out groovy!! (MAN! I useta hate hearing old guys do that - and here I go!)
STEPcoach 9 months ago
Love the guitar work in this version. ARS's songs are great.
skipper8257 9 months ago
This band's as tight as a bull's ass
Vandalay59 9 months ago
Those harmonics get abused in this song.
lawdog1301 10 months ago
a great tune the type may never be heard again in this day and age love it
justice255 10 months ago
awesome soloing
zambonitron 10 months ago
ARS is made up of key members from the Classics IV...
gee99man99 10 months ago
BADD ASS!
wewam 10 months ago
Hey guys, I changed my calendar today.....to 1975! I was born in 66, so I got to enjoy; 60s, 70, & 80s music. Its a blast!, OR, I should say, its RIGHTEOUS, GROOVY, AND....FAR OUT! PEACE.
kevingthompson13 10 months ago 2
I think ARS did a lot better version than the Classics 5
CassandraAntares 10 months ago
Great guitar riffs . . . . great vocals . . . . tight, solid music. Compared to this, little remains, which could be construed as real music.
NeroBNiv 11 months ago
Can't be Larry his shirt has sleeves.
zuneslave 11 months ago
Yes Paul Godard plays a Rick Bass, always loved that tone. Check out their "Champagne Jam" for good bass licks. Actually listen to any ARS you can find. These guys were studio pickers who built there own in Atlanta GA. They backed early Skynyrd LP's but were originally the "Candymen" who backed Roy Orbison & went on to be The Classics 4 with Dennis Yost, who did this tune first.
zuneslave 11 months ago
always loved this version of this song. always liked this band. is woman guitarist still alive? good music like this would be outlawed today as a hate crime by people who want to see all good music gone as a way to make room for the talentless freaks...well that has already happened.
The096757 11 months ago
larry the cableguy on the keyboard
balbahut0g 11 months ago
one of the best blues of the 80's ARS..SPOOKY!!!!
josot1969 11 months ago
Although the video clip doesn't show it - being a Rickenbacker player - I could swear
I hear a RIC 6 or 12 string doing some of the rythmn parts during the actual studio recording....Those who know for sure - is (or was) that possible?? A Ric's sound is pretty unmistakable.....
musicandmovieguy55 11 months ago
@musicandmovieguy55 I know Paul Goddard played a 4001 Mapleglo bass, so its possible they coulda had a few Rickenbackers around.
EmperorofCartoons 10 months ago
1979?!! OMG I was just graduating from high school. I remember this like it was yesterday. Awesome stuff.
spacecowboy5000 11 months ago
Hes hangin out with Dennis Yost.....r.i.p
whokeithmoon 11 months ago
R.I.P.RONNIE..
whokeithmoon 11 months ago
Sweet!
kaloncar 11 months ago
THE BEST VERSION OF SPOOKY. RIP RONNIE HAMMOND
mcgaheefamily 11 months ago
RIP Ronnie...
rudos1 11 months ago
Hey brother~Appreciate the comment. He wasn't like that at all. He had two granddaughters and a son. He had everything to live for and loved life, at the current time. It was totally "shock and awe" for all of us. My nother who took Ronnie in for a decade during my childhood where we bonded took it the worst. She is still grieving pretty hard, and so am I but I know he's in a much better place than this troubled world. EE else as in the hollywood movie "Knowing" makes sense. ARS/ArthurRS
ARShepherd 11 months ago
RIP Ronnie.
@ARShepherd
lleitner1 11 months ago
Great 60' tune
MissKaren1958 11 months ago
I'm surprised nobody comments on how this version of "Spooky" is actually their song from their days as The Classics IV. Something about this song will make it still sound good 100 years from now.
FritoBoy56 11 months ago
Uncle Ronnie was right with God. I know this because I am his nephew and lived with him as a child and have spoken with him many times in the past couple of years at length. He chose to live like a recluse because he didn't believe in handouts and sympathy from anyone. He was a man with a HEART OF GOLD who would literally give you the shirt off his back. He was giving, caring, loving and most importantly, didn't forget where he came from. Ronnie is in paradise now, I'm sure of it. RIP RON
ARShepherd 11 months ago 31
@ARShepherd I have known ARS for over 35 years and have all of their Polydoor albums.. I read last nite that he had been depressed for a while ,and I can imagine why, if he felt like I do now about the way our country has changed so much for the worst ,it makes me feel the same way..Sorry for your loss,he left us allot of great music and it and the boys from Doraville will be remembered..
CrashMarket 11 months ago
@ARShepherd Sure sorry to hear about your loss - I loved the band for many, many years and don't get out much so I didn't know about his death. My hat is off to you, who obviously had a relationship with your uncle that you miss very much.
Imallears1958 7 months ago
@ARShepherd This song is one of my all time favorites.
My condolences....RIP RON.
doowaditti 7 months ago
@ARShepherd Great tribute to your uncle Ronnie, AR. God bless ya, too, my brother!
DaveWollenberg 5 months ago
@DaveWollenberg your uncle is awsome and i'm sorry for your loss god bless is soul
MegaHotgirl34 5 months ago
Uncle Ronnie was right with God. I know this because I am his nephew and lived with him as a child and have spoken with him many times in the past couple of years at length. He chose to live like a recluse because he didn't believe in handouts and sympathy from anyone. He was a man with a HEART OF GOLD who would literally give you the shirt off his back. He was giving, caring, loving and most importantly, didn't forget where he came from. Ronnie is in paradise now, I'm sure of it. RIP RON~
ARShepherd 11 months ago
always have loved this band. RIP Ronnie.
mustangpatty51 11 months ago
All good musicians ,including Paul Goddard and his great Bass sound !
MrSluggo666 11 months ago
RIP Ronnie Hammond, you left me with many memories.
pwesr 11 months ago
R.I.P. Ronnie Hammond. Your music will never be forgotten. Rock on ARS!
whatzahoo 11 months ago 2
Man this makes me sad, A.R.S. is one of my all time favorite bands.
Rest In peace Ronnie, you were a great friend to me(through your music) even though we only met once.
mavgrbr 11 months ago
RIP Ronnie Hammond 3/14/2011
bamaniac913 11 months ago
RIP in Ronnie Hammond
marknga1 11 months ago
SPOOKY DE MI EPOCA
jacolo45 1 year ago
:)
smittenkitten8 1 year ago
No Evantide harmonizers there folks....thats the way we used to "roll"..dual leads in harmony...
rooseguitar64 1 year ago
Another good one by ARS is "I am so Into You" Awesome song
b3man21 1 year ago
this music will rise agin we have people that parents brought them up on this hv faith I do
peggie50 1 year ago
from underdog. another great song from that album was i hate the blues/lets go get stoned
bisp25 1 year ago
What pedal do you use for this song ???
dionimike 1 year ago
i wish i was alive then
ReaperAHHH 1 year ago
Lov this band and album. Lots of partying to this song back in the day at UMASS! Go UMASS or should I say ZOO MASS! Ha Ha
danielnordeen 1 year ago
This is the best song ever!
jodicox1 1 year ago
What's up with all the confederate flags in the crowd? dumbasses!
dinah66 1 year ago
@dinah66 here's whats up with the confederate flags--love of the South. jugemental attitudes do not play well in enlightened all inclusive tolerant progressive dipshits now do they?
ddarkshark 1 year ago
@dinah66 The flags help identify the Racist Pricks in the crowd. They were all out of Dunce hats that day.
AMXhotrod 1 year ago