Partland Brothers-Soul City

[blujay01]

I remember watching this video on MuchMusic back in the 80's when I lived in Canada.

[rapideye97]

80s' FTW

[danishdelight69]

Wow, just read all the comments going back about 5 years, and of course they all have the same theme. The guys were gorgeous, the song was great, and apparently their hair was of great note. I remember them as the guys in high school that everyone had a crush on, and they looked and sounded the same back in the mid '70's when I attended Banting. Always loved this song...and would tell my kids I went to school with them every time it came on the radio.

[CharlosSCAN]

We just had Christ Partland play at our bar in Burlington last weekend - he was amazing!! He's coming back Jan 7th. Carrigan Arms....check him out - he put on a great show!!

[jjpeterson1]

This song breaks anything from the past 20 years! Damn you 80s!! Get outta my head.

[ashes02]

this POS song is in my head today for some reason :/

[crystalp639]

Chris Partland still does play, not sure about his brother though. I had the privilage to play with Chris a few years ago at a local bar. He is still a super guy and is still rockin'. He lives in Ontario Canada.

[Critic273]

good music, gone are the days when we had sober minded musicians.

[Mtnrdr77]

I actually have this on CD. Picked it up on bargain rack in 1990.

[DjJohnnyM68]

heard this once back in the day, didn't appreciate it then, cuz i was on adifferent musical path than pop rock, but now that i go back and re-listen, this is really a great song.

[Automanrockband]

Thats a hit song right there. David Macmillan says so.

[DaveWollenberg]

The Partlands hit #27 in Billboard, 6-27-87. BTW, what does the 'G,P,' stand for? God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!

[bootsie37]

@DaveWollenberg >>> "G P" George Partland

[DaveWollenberg]

@bootsie37 You must be a fan of 'em. Thanx for lettin' me know. God bless ya, for that. Have a blessed week!

[celticpride81]

They play at Cuchulinns Irish pub in Mississauga every Thursday and this song still sounds amazing!

[ruiner0907]

wow does this ever take me back to 1986. we did this for air band in Grade 9 :)

[KillingJoke696]

love the hair

[Senor1Droolcup]

I love these guys. All these years later, Electric Honey is still one of my favorite albums. Aren't these guys still appearing on stage now and then? I'd have to pinch myself awake if I could see them live one day....

[PopCulture20]

The arrangement in this song is flawless and this coming from a 22 yr old!!

[1968canada0210]

gee...i remember listen them on cftr in toronto ...great song....

[jordanbernhart]

@CanadianAiden whos side of the family u on? Chris partlands my uncle

[jordanbernhart]

@CanadianAiden whos side of the family u on?

[blast761]

I want to go to soul city.

[lifereigns]

AN ABSOLUTE EPIC SONG, I MEAN JUST A KICK ASS TUNE, IAM IN THE STUDIO RIGHT NOW AND THIS JUST GIVES ME JUICE!!

[MeanGene79]

Cool. I had no idea these guys were Canadian.

[shmuli9]

I thought this song was great, so great in fact, that I bought the album (on casette)... Canadian bands in the 80s had something (not better) that was QUITE different from US bands... though I'm not exactly sure what is was...

[tiDIDDELY]

Soul Cit Thats Where We're Headed :)

[lautrec1900]

andrewcbro - I'm there!... one thing, how about the cowboy boots?? I adore this song! Second best car candy I've every heard. Seriously, I still listen to it. My husband bore a striking resemblance to BOTH of them. Gee, that sounded..anyway, this is still getting hits so CARRY ON!

[andrewcbro]

love the hair.... sadly MOST people in east London<Ontario are still rocking it ;((

[Intoxilyzer5000]

@andrewcbro it had nothing to do with CJBK and CKSL playing it allll the time .... it's a great song :)

[sagman68]

@andrewcbro Try going to Northern Ontario...The mullet is still in fashion!

[091680]

@andrewcbro LOL so true ;) I'm from Kitchener so I'm just out of that geographcal (hairstyle) area ;)

[plparshall]

Memories....

3 songs which always stop me in my tracks and make me listen:

Hot Rod Hearts - Rob Dupree

Thunder island - Jay Ferguson

Soul City - Partland Brothers

"Remember how you drove me crazy - remember how I made you scream"

The Boys of Summer

[RacerXGTO]

They're going to Soul City. I'll be damn.

[seanthepatient]

They do sound great to this day...........takes me back to a cool time in my life - high school, big hair, rock n'roll in its heyday!

[bcbest]

@seanthepatient I hear ya'...this song always got airplay on Chum FM...

[thesebananatrees]

canadian men are so beautiful. damn!!

[Intoxilyzer5000]

And they sound great to this day...

[neilpeartripley]

I was hooked on this song when I watched the movie "hello mary lou prom night 2".. great movie, even better tune:)

[metroretrokicks]

A definite hit for summer this just had that kind of sound to it.

[MadameLil]

Another one on my list of Hits That Should've Been. I don't remember this being so synthesized, but it was the 80s after all. Right now, I think this sounds like a crux between the BoDeans, the Rembrandts & Corey Hart.

[jdubbjazzbass]

nice!!!!!!!!!!!

[MegaGreatGrace]

this song rocks , i just bought a a cadilac with Bose sound system and this tune is getting cranked in that ride!!! keep it real

[HabsMan36]

This is an awesome song

[kylelb1]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUL CITY !

[leela194]

This song brings back weird memories. I wasnt even born when this came out. I love anything 80's though.

[cymria]

That convertible is a 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass...maybe an F-85 which is pretty much the same thing.....

[lifereigns]

KICK ASS TUNE, CRANK THAT SUCKER TO TEN!!!

[foreverinbluejeans63]

What a gorgeous looking man,what a gorgeous voice :)

[DaveWollenberg]

Hit #27 in the US (Billboard). How'd it do in Canada? God bless!

[eveningtsar]

Nice harmonies

[jjpeterson1]

love that convertible...buick?

[cymria]

@jjpeterson1 It's a 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass or F-85 which is the same thing.....

[JJJJay]

This song brings back memories. I always think of my childhood in 86' while growing up in Cornwall, Ontario and the fun I had that summer. Things were so much easier and much more simple. This song always takes me back to that time when I hear it. I love it,

[moved90]

I still have this Album .Classic is an understatement !

[seagull20072008]

What happened with music today? THIS, is music. I really hope to see some artists come to their senses and realize that this genre and style of music never dies! Beautiful song!

[LtCmdrGordon]

Always good times when headed to Seoul city...That's where my Tae-Kwon-Do Master was dancing and singing till damn. He didn't back when the money was gone... Seriously though, this song did mark the hearts of the 80's and 90's beating together, and we still do today.*

*When this comment was posted we as a human race we at our furthest point in history.

[ladoli11]

rock4...plz thank him for this song.

[TheTrueFortress]

These dudes are playing The Palace East, a rock club in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, in a month or so. Should be a hoot.

[lifereigns]

kick ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheCmacneil]

HOT with a capital H!!!!!!!!

[sabersgrrl]

i used to love this song as a kid, but i always thought they sang "Soo Silly!!!" instead of "Soul City" lol

[queenlaurie]

<3<3<3 thanks for posting..Riverview High School, Sydney, NS 1987<3

[DaveWollenberg]

1 hit wonder in the US for the Partlands. How'd it chart in Canada?

[dibbitso]

Nirvana the BANNNNNNNNNNND!

[SmoothOperator29]

Definately one of the "feel good" tunes of the 80's ....

[ladoli11]

If Chris or G.P. are here... thank you for the best nostalgia song ever made.

[digitalman28]

PB sounds good for '80 artists me being a person of colour listening to them on the radio.

[guitardan2000]

Still an awesome song . . . . . . . will have to check that out bjw1990 . . . . next time I'm in TO.

[MyceliaProductions42]

I know one thing for sure...

...I won't be back 'till the money's all gone.

....just sayin'.

[MyceliaProductions42]

Aaaaaaaahhhhhh...1987. I still have this 7".

Great Job! :-D

[The096757]

@MyceliaProductions42

if there is an extended version put it up or give it to someone to put up.

too bad they didn't have shorter haircuts.

[MyceliaProductions42]

I don't think there was, but if I see one, I'll put it up.

[94cadillacfleetwood]

@MyceliaProductions42 me too...all i wanted for my 16th b-day was ths 45 and a set of car keys...got my wish!!!

[lilyelocabieny]

For anyone living in the GTA in Canada, Chris Partland plays every Thursday at my local pub and rocks the house every week!!!

Cuchulainn's Irish Pub

154 Queen Street S.

Mississauga, Ontario

[papermason]

Oh thanks for the information!

[trudymaygard]

"There's life outside your window, babe. Step into the moonlight." LOVE this song!! If anyone has "One Chance" by these guys it would be GREATLY appreciated if it was posted. These guys are great!!

[bjw1990]

Chris Partland still plays at the pub that i work at under chris partland and soul city lol, but the brothers just released another cd not too long ago.

[reivenlocke]

Soul City....where the mullets run free!

[vanity684]

my favourite song always :)

[WhateverUlike68]

What a great sound they had eh. Honest Man was even better, hard to believe. GO CANADA GO!

[Snowee]

I love this song! I never knew they were Canadian though.

[Coscaa]

Great song, a work-day is not complete unless I hear this on my radio in my cubicle

[mcog2006]

I remember I heard this song on the radio alot of times, even way past my bedtime. Sure brings back memories.

[lifereigns]

Canada had EPIC talent in the 80's

this song makes me want to lose my gut, eat right and workout, etc......well its the thought that counts.......lol

[billjoe39]

Great to hear this again.

[TheRealLeybra]

This hit only peaked a 27 ?? I don't believe it :-(

As far as I'm concerned, put this song on the pop chart right now and it will be my #1 this week ! ;-)

Thumbs up, Partland Brothers.

[Deliriaframe]

This song is soooo Nostalgic for me! My mom had a home video made of my sister and me when I was only 3 and she 1, back in 88, of us just fooling around and playing and stuff and this song is in the background!

I really wish I could have experienced the 80ies more, I was only born in 85 but the brief memories i have from the late 80ies were so much fun!

[SmoothOperator29]

Good tune ... one of the guys was a cop for a while with the Toronto PD.

[lifereigns]

rodger that

smile

[kellett999]

Does anyone in this world besides me remeber these boys as Oliver Heavy Side? look it up under the parkland brothers people

[ProudCanMan1]

@kellett999 Yes I remember them as Oliver Heavy Side. They won q107 homegrown contest with song 'Level Crossing' Does anyone have it?

[kellett999]

looked everywhere cant find either

i will find it and reply

[leftdust]

The 12" remix is quite good - '87 is one of the vintage years for pop music.

[wynter89]

I just love their hair! Their voices are amazing! *purrs* Put them on a cover of a romance novel anyday... This is great! Thanks for posting it!

[1975motorhead]

I still remember this debuting on Terry David Mulligan's "Good Rockin' Tonite" way back. Great song!

[lifereigns]

awesome.............TDM kicked it back in tha day...........................­..freakin Epiic beat and tune....want to hit the highway and head up north to my old stompin grounds and see my friends..yeah this is light in a dark world..................feelin this

thanks for your comment it hit my heart, in a good kinda way!

[Chipotle77]

I love this song. I hear it quite often on an adult contemporary station here.

G.P. Partland looks like Dierks Bentley.

[moonflowersparkles]

great song!!! does he ever look like dierks bentley..lol

[kellett999]

does anyone remember them as

OLIVER HEAVYSIDE ??? no joking

[atrienneyates78]

I love this song!!!!!!!!

[Manwithjeep]

Business in front-party at back haircuts.

Gotta love those Canadian boys!

[adp1114]

What an awesome song. Simply don't make them like this anymore. I can't find this anywhere on i tunes. Is everyone else having the same issue? Would sure like to have this one. Absolutely classic--brings back great summertime memories.

[RememberTheEighties]

I am surprised they didn't make any more good hits since they are so cute and sing well.

[MNVike26Fan]

WLOL 99.5FM in Minnesota would play this song all the time...Awesome tune....

[Lesrevesdhiver]

99.5 in Indianapolis also played the crap out of this song.

Song just vanished one day and had not heard it for years until today on a re-run of the June 12 1987 top 40.

[darkpoet25]

Too bad WZPL plays nothing but crap now. I remember hearing this song growing up on there, good memories. I have this song on cassette and couldn't for the life of me remember who did this. Thanks to person who posted the video. One of my favorite songs of the 80's.

[WeightWatcherGrl]

does anyone know where I can find the song "One Chance" by them from the Electric Honey Album

[carmenstuff]

Ahh sweet youth...misery...love denied...but it's still an effin great song and stands the test of time.

[CougarMama48]

Awesome guys....brings back great memories from Banting Memorial....I grew up in Loretto, Ontario

[jeffman52001]

I love this song, awesome tune by the Partland Brothers. Soul City has soul to it and great music and lyrics, too. A classic 1980s song that is underrated.

[bkrbyex4339]

i heard this song played briefly, twice in the movie "prom night 2 ...hello mary lou" it also came out in the theaters that year!

[RandomQween]

OMG! My uncle is their Manager! Patrick Egan!

[bruce172288]

Patrick the plumber?

[ricker1957]

I went to school with these guys Banting Memorial Ont. 1975 Awesome band

[JanStan25]

Yo This Is Jan Good Friends With Chris And The Gangs. See You This Thursday At The Bar.

[bamaz1986]

The part where they take that left turn at around 1:03 moves me to tears everytime. It's incredible.

[CoryCorano]

why?

[TCt83067695]

why

[JoeSixString]

Why would that move you to tears?

[Electrichuny1]

I've been a Partland Brother's fan for a very long time. This is great, the new stuff ain't bad either. Glad to have ya back Guys!

[psykdiva]

They have new music out? I'll have to look for it!

[burningblue1254]

I have heard this song being played on an fm station here in Edmonton in the last 2 weeks. I never knew who did it. Fabulous song and video. I am going to get the cd and would like to see these guys in Mississauga. They look like they had a hoot doing it!!

[Dave4773047]

I love this song!

[petie1961]

I worked in a daycare in Toronto years ago and George Partland (GP) had his two kids there so I got to see him all the time...man was he ever hot!!

[taurusfroggy]

yeah, their hair is outdated, but seriously, THE GUYS ALWAYS GET THE GOOD HAIR! LOL

[Coscaa]

1:22 - That quintessential '80s sound..

[CanadianLiz01]

Dillon, The Partlands hail from the small community of Colgan, north of Toronto.

[CanadianLiz01]

Ahhh Chris and JP Partland. Love this song and miss them! Both guys are related to former Leaf, Mike Palmateer.

[d0ct0r0ctupus]

Great song! Can't believe it's been about 20 years since the last time I heard it! Man, I really, really, REALLY miss the 80's.

[94cadillacfleetwood]

These guys came out at a peak time for Canadian pop acts-kinda got lost in the shuffle... Always loved this song & video!!!

Is there a compilation where I might find this lost favorite???

[linotypist]

@94cadillacfleetwood Pure Canadian Retro '80s Volume VI (EMI Music Canada E2-72435-20023-2-0)

[jkinga94]

I love this song it makes me feel good!!!!

[sweetmohawklady]

Im a rocker and like old school hip hop but these old rock/pop tunes still get me.

[Coscaa]

A work day is not complete unless I hear this on my local EZ Rock station!

[sweetmohawklady]

I couldnt of said it better myself. Theres a couple songs i hear throughout the day like this, upbeat, nice on the ears. Another has the lyrics "come on baby.... well paint the town red". thats all i remember.

[yellowstone]

I LOVE this song !!! Ive wondered for YEARS what these guys looked like, and was sooooo pleasantly surprised !! Anyone know if they are still performing, what they look like now ? Are they twins ? Sure looks a lot alike

[mcsusiegirl]

They are brothers - the Partland brothers. They come from a small town near Alliston and there are more brothers equally talented. I saw Chris - the one with the earings on - onthe right about a year ago. He is still playing the bars and night clubs and is still easy on the eyes. I went to high school with him. He copied my answers in Law class...he was hot then, and still is

[Dillon0Moore]

lol, my friends dad is kelly partland, he lives 2 doors down from me, schomberg is the town ur thinking of.

[tickertape82]

Oooh, the brother on the left is such a hunk!!

[neilpeartripley]

I was hooked on this song when "Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2" came out in 1987 ..great tune!!

[natalieslist]

P.S. and he had the best mullet I have ever seen but in '87 they weren't mullets!!!

[natalieslist]

This one is so great! Last time I heard this song was 1987 and I was like 12! I could never remember who these guys were and am just NOW buying that CD 21 years too late! Makes me happy! ;)

[Jdoggy129]

does anybody have the ONE CHANCE video or song by these guys it would be on the same album, I LOVE THAT SONG

[jordanbernhart]

i have it and btw

Chris partland is my uncle

i have all of his and his bro jp shit

[natalieslist]

That is awesome! Tell them they have a big fan out in Indiana who remembered this song from 21 years ago. I have listened to that song for 3 days and just picked up Electric Honey. Cool video too! Thanks Jordan!

[natalieslist]

CD hard to find and OOP is Electric Honey..I just got a copy on Ebay for $4

[saj8]

Canadian Pop at its' best!

[MMoute]

Aaah yeah....this song reminds me of my trip to Italy back in the summer of 87, I was 15...this song along with Heart & Soul by T'Pau played non-stop on one of the radio stations on the plane. I must have listened to that song 50 times on that 8-hour flight and I never got tired of it. Good times, good times ;)

[900clubbb]

really good 80 country pop soft rock song

really bad 80s hair

[peabody1539]

Love it. This song takes me back to Video Hits with Samantha Taylor. I remember seeing an offer on a cereal box as a kid where you could send in some box tops from Cinnamon Toast Crunch to get this on a cassette single. I ate several boxes of that crap to get it.

[bruce172288]

looser....should have been watching good rocking tonight

[peabody1539]

Stu Jeffries , yeah I watched that too. Not sure what that has to do with my comment though.

[papermason]

I was able to order the Electric Honey CD about 5 years ago. One of my all time faves.

[sfblvd]

can't find this on itunes...but it's here on youtube!! gotta love it!!!

[JJWest724]

Hadn't heard this in 20 years. Good tune went to #27 in 87.

[rsmrtiddles]

Has anyone checked out what they look like now? They have a website. Good thing they were talented too.

[wallyca10]

Can anyone make out what lyrics Chris sings starting at 3:54?

[corruptivestyle]

I personally think that its "Ain't no place I'd rather be"....but then again I could very well be wrong

[wallyca10]

Sounds like it to me...thanks!

[ButtercupTwinkle]

Love This Song..Has that 80's sound and feel..

[teamoasis1]

The brothers are from Canada.YEARS ago saw them here in Birmingham (Ala).I believe they opened for the Moody blues. Went right out and bought the c.d.(entitled "Electric Honey").Was listening to it on way back from trip to Biloxi Beach today. Sounds as good today as it did then ;) Dont make 'em like they used to

[beejusbeejus]

Sadly, I think the good ones are ignored these days.

I know what you mean though, that distinctive 80's sound... Love it!

[serabe1234]

Man, what a song!! Wish I could go back in time to when this song was out. I was 18 and in love...

[railwaycop]

Awsome tune one of my favs!

[need2loosegirth]

ya..great tune...id pay 2 see these guys.

[mcbloomsss]

Just finish hearing this song on the radio...haven't heard it in years, great song. Thanks for the memory...

[moreau85]

these guys r great meeting them was cool and my dad did a great job producing them

[ckendall67]

Great song:-) Still hear it on radio occasionally:-)

[demi62ca]

brings back allistoned memories

[romeo2258]

I used to party with these guys in allistone to at there place when they where called rollin thunder