Please go the rock and roll hall of fame - rockhall.com/get-involved/interact/poll/ - to vote for WAR to be inducted - you will be voting for the ORIGINAL group - this is something that can't be taken away from them.
Poor video quality and all it's still better than most of what passes for music today. 'nuff said
WAR is up for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame AGAIN. The RRHOF is giving folks a vote. These guys aren't doing as well as they should be in the poll. Visit the web site and click on the link for 2012 nominees.
When I was a teenager the only propper way to play WAR and MANDRILL was to crank it loud. The first time I seen WAR live was at Fenway Park BB, PaPa D, LEE, Scott, etc... rocked it.
@Mr00destruct0, Cool. Just so you and WAR fans know, Howard Scott, Lee Oskar, BB Dickerson, Harold Brown are still alive and well, but are now known as The LOWRIDER BAND. THEIR WAR name was STOLEN over 18 yrs ago, by their lowdown, snake of an ex-producer Jerry "Golddigger" Goldstein and they didn't bow down to being OWNED for the name THEY made famous. I will have the great fortune to see them in Las Cruces, NM this 4th of July. So glad I know the TRUTH or I would have missed out. Peace.
I used to throw this 8 track in every night when I was probably 13 (1974) going to bed. Too many good songs. Deliver the Word, Beetles in the Bog, City Country City, The world is a Ghetto, Slippin' and of course All Day Music. Timeless!
Wow!!! Somehow I'd forgotten this jam. Since the advent of hip-hop I've been caught up in a time-warp, revelling in the GOOD music of the late '60s through the 80s. The oldies stations that I listen to have playlists (how dumb) and only play certain selections of the various artists who they feature. I hadn't heard Gypsy Man in several years. Has anybody got City Country City?
Is this Madison Square Garden? I was so there and with War.. Lee, Jerry Goldstein and such.. was a day i will never forget.A big turning point in my life.
The Led Zepplin of R&B. So innovative they could not be pigeonholed for popular radio play. One of the best bands ever. Each member could take the concert solo,even the percussionist.
Thanks so much Junedeon for this. Although the vid is not the greatest it's so cool to see any footage from the OG's of WAR. I just closed my eyes and vibed with the song, imagining I was there. Don't understand why WAR is so underated, with all the iconic songs they have it's a shame they don't get their propers. Thanks for not letting them be forgotten. Peace Junedeon. WARQUEEN
@lowriderbandfan I hear you. Their sound was so eclectic and innovative,it defied popular categorization. Its not jazz. Its not R&B. Its not rock. "Its outta sight,its gone"
Im 25 outta MIAMI, and MA dukes put me on WAR ever since my born date. Maybe why I got into early trouble with the negative establishment, but I am stronger for that and have no regrets. PEACE. lets live, together, or perish forever.
I see the one who plays harmonicas is the only white guy there. thats been of a curiosity for me ever since I was a child. Where is this band from? NY, CA?
the New Issac Hayes.Curtis Mayfield, Quiny Jones,Teddy Riley,Kool &the gang.Ohio Players,BT Express,Chic,Tower of Power,MFSB,War,EW&F,Slave,Jame s Brown,Rufus,Change,Gap Band,Instant Funk,
The old bands have to play their old stuff no problem
Well there is a problem Black Radio won't play their new stuff anway
Who to say it would be any good but can.t be any worser than what out here now
When I first looked for the original recording, I got this version and I hated it. But then I listened to it again and it grew on me. I've listened off and on for almost two years and . . . can you feel the energy. Kids today don't understand the instrumentals from back in the day. It's not about the words, it's about conveying a message, the feeling of the music, and the whole trip.. Lee Oskar. Wow. He made "Long Train Running" what it is and he didn't do to bad on this one either.
What I remember most is Lee's intensity when he played. I was blown away by his playing, and I'm talking about seeing War live at Howard Univ. in D.C. and other places a long time ago. Lee Oskar and War were a band that was untouchable by any band during that time.
I didn't know they did Paint it Black. I had the record. They didn't get their props. They are so harmonious. I also had the album with this song on it. Anybody know where I can get the soundtrack to River Niger(movie) by war?
The soundtrack was great, I still remember James Earl Jones reading his poem "I Am the River Niger" while the tune "I Got You" played in the background. Props to the band for wonderful music for the soundtrack and kudos to the film's musical director.
I loved the movie and can't say enough about War, I saw them perform at least six times during the mid 70's. That didn't make me a groupie did it? (smile)
papa dee had the anurysm and pass away.lee oskar is alive and better than ever playing with 4 original members if war they are called the lowriderband,com for more info
They did "Spill the Wine", "Paint it Black", "Nights in White Satin", "They Can't Take Away Our Music", "Magic Mountain", "Bare Back Ride", "Tobacco Road" and many more with Eric Burdon!!!
Enter "LEE OSKAR" in the search box and hear him playing at NAMM this year. He's alive and kickin' in Seattle, Washington. Still does that spaz twist to get to the bottom of his diaphragm....Great player from Northrn Europe.
Yeah, the video quality isn't too good, and the same could be said for the audio. Still, this is clearly brilliant stuff --- jazz, blues, rock, soul, Latin, African all in one tune? Of course, this was typical of the band. Anyone out there remember Mandrill? Kind of the same concept, though that group might have a bit more of an edge. They don't make music like this anymore, and it's a good thing that this material is readily available. Kudos to the person who posted it.
A real band, real music. You cant get any better than this. You can sit back and listen to this all night long. Where is (Why cant we be friends)I cant find it?
Actually, it is true. He suffered a brain anuersym(i'm not the best speller) during a performance of this song on August 30th,1988. As a result, the song was never performed live again. Hopefully that answered your question.
That is sad. I saw an anurysm take place and you feel so helpless. I watched a friend try to stand up after hitting his head on concrete only to drop again then convulse. Not a way to go out. I don`t think they should stop playing this but play it in his honor at each show. Maybe close with it. That would be more apropriate than letting this song be forgot. Papa foreva!
Este grupo The War es muy bueno y The gypsys Man es una rola que fue escrita y producida a principios de los 70¨so finales de los 60¨s antes de que Erick Buordon los sacara a la luuz publica, es de lo mejor de War
Well I do hope you get it put on BET, they can use some really good programming. By the way, my sister has the Greatest Hits by War, but I don't know how to put them on YouTube with just the music do you know?
They are probably one of the greatest bands of all-time . I never seen them live but I've been turned on to them back in the 70s. I have "the best of war" cd and I never tire of it. My two boys are 7 & 9 yo. & we all sing "why can't we be friends" & "Cinco de Mayo" It's great music.
I saw them live, I drank with them and had fun with them. I remember when they would play at the colleges, like Howard University and they were the best. There's no band like them. Listen to all their songs and know that they were the best as well as Mandrill, Osebesa, the Old Earth, Wind & Fire and all the rest. I have very fond memories of that time period.
when i deliver at work and this song comes on ... i wait and take break niggah. it dont come around that often......... so take long break .. remember THIS WAR never shot at uh lets say the Styalistics or the TEMPTATIONS ... ( you seen where i m goin ) yeah i had a GANG we went to DRIVE - IN MOVIES , and good stuff and saw WAR open for Rod Stewart in sanjose back in 1973 i think all good for
this looks like vid from a show in dc duff t rfk stadium war performed 10 min versions of each of their many hits come on with that doc your working on more more war more more war
Cool! your doing us followers a big favor. And we commend you. One of lees relations told me years ago that lee himself had shelves of taped shows... peace
Please go the rock and roll hall of fame - rockhall.com/get-involved/interact/poll/ - to vote for WAR to be inducted - you will be voting for the ORIGINAL group - this is something that can't be taken away from them.
Poor video quality and all it's still better than most of what passes for music today. 'nuff said
chestmary 4 months ago 4
good music never dies long live the 70s
RuthlessMothaFucka1 4 months ago
Good fellin sound, love the harmica
importantisimo1 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for War
WAR is up for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame AGAIN. The RRHOF is giving folks a vote. These guys aren't doing as well as they should be in the poll. Visit the web site and click on the link for 2012 nominees.
Odawg96 5 months ago 3
Every once in a while a lamb wanders astray from the flock.
Let us all be shepherds and encourage the lamb back to it's rightful family.
One such member of the flock: Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan has wandered away.
Please make a concerted effort to guide this member back to the family who wants and needs him.
Your voice will be heard.
And Mr. Jordan is truly missed.
I would encourage everyone to support "The LOWRIDER Band" and it's original members.
Support the campaign to reunite them together again.
richardvollin 7 months ago
When I was a teenager the only propper way to play WAR and MANDRILL was to crank it loud. The first time I seen WAR live was at Fenway Park BB, PaPa D, LEE, Scott, etc... rocked it.
Mr00destruct0 8 months ago
@Mr00destruct0, Cool. Just so you and WAR fans know, Howard Scott, Lee Oskar, BB Dickerson, Harold Brown are still alive and well, but are now known as The LOWRIDER BAND. THEIR WAR name was STOLEN over 18 yrs ago, by their lowdown, snake of an ex-producer Jerry "Golddigger" Goldstein and they didn't bow down to being OWNED for the name THEY made famous. I will have the great fortune to see them in Las Cruces, NM this 4th of July. So glad I know the TRUTH or I would have missed out. Peace.
lowriderbandfan 8 months ago
I used to throw this 8 track in every night when I was probably 13 (1974) going to bed. Too many good songs. Deliver the Word, Beetles in the Bog, City Country City, The world is a Ghetto, Slippin' and of course All Day Music. Timeless!
patrickquinn33 10 months ago
Of course . . . any gypsy man of WAR is a friend of mine . . .
yvettenixon1 1 year ago
Wow!!! Somehow I'd forgotten this jam. Since the advent of hip-hop I've been caught up in a time-warp, revelling in the GOOD music of the late '60s through the 80s. The oldies stations that I listen to have playlists (how dumb) and only play certain selections of the various artists who they feature. I hadn't heard Gypsy Man in several years. Has anybody got City Country City?
keitmon 1 year ago
Is this Madison Square Garden? I was so there and with War.. Lee, Jerry Goldstein and such.. was a day i will never forget.A big turning point in my life.
west83rdnyc 1 year ago
@west83rdnyc If I'm not mistaken, yes.
junedeon 1 year ago
The Led Zepplin of R&B. So innovative they could not be pigeonholed for popular radio play. One of the best bands ever. Each member could take the concert solo,even the percussionist.
drfittt 1 year ago
in love with war at 16 now 53 still in love listening to all these guys brings back so many memories seen war at bristol uk
concretewave69 1 year ago
Eric Burdon did a jam-up version of 'Paint it Black' - I doubt War ever did though.
Burdon left War a long time ago.
OTOH - if War covered Paint it Black --- I have some serious money on the bid.
dogpoke 1 year ago
@dogpoke Looks like you're about to lose some money.
junedeon 1 year ago 4
@junedeon Dude,you have no idea how you just made my day. I still have these guys on LP and cassette.
drfittt 1 year ago
@drfittt No doubt. And by the way, looks like we finally hit the 100.000 mark in views. Proof that the good stuff never gets old!
junedeon 1 year ago 3
@dogpoke anyone who has seen war live can appreciate this..I was 13 and saw them at santa clara university about 1976.......that was a show!
tttrishrodd 1 year ago
Thanks so much Junedeon for this. Although the vid is not the greatest it's so cool to see any footage from the OG's of WAR. I just closed my eyes and vibed with the song, imagining I was there. Don't understand why WAR is so underated, with all the iconic songs they have it's a shame they don't get their propers. Thanks for not letting them be forgotten. Peace Junedeon. WARQUEEN
lowriderbandfan 2 years ago
@lowriderbandfan I hear you. Their sound was so eclectic and innovative,it defied popular categorization. Its not jazz. Its not R&B. Its not rock. "Its outta sight,its gone"
drfittt 1 year ago
FANTASTIC GROUP
jolandasterbloem 2 years ago 2
Great live version , they do a 16 min version on an old LP called Black Caucaus. Kool andthe gang and others on it too. If can find it check it out.
camster64 2 years ago
i love this group
peterato81 2 years ago
One of the members was from San Diego, actually
nakohead415 2 years ago
Im 25 outta MIAMI, and MA dukes put me on WAR ever since my born date. Maybe why I got into early trouble with the negative establishment, but I am stronger for that and have no regrets. PEACE. lets live, together, or perish forever.
shogunmetic 2 years ago
I love this song, I play Lee Oskar harmonicas now!
poppa8169 2 years ago
Do you like the sound better than Honer's.
jenhba 2 years ago
I can bend the notes better and it's easier to clean because there is no wood. But they both are just as good to me.
poppa8169 2 years ago
Esta macanudo, es un clasico
leodan99 2 years ago
amazing sound, i know War for a long time but never heard that song. It's awesome, especially the beginning.
makapaci 2 years ago
Blown away that a group of individuals could create that sound
topshot2219 2 years ago
KICK ASS TUNE!
SOLOLUCIFER 2 years ago
they call me a gypsy man
they call me a gypsy man
they call me a gypsy man
coz i dont stay in one place too long
paowibird 2 years ago
War are from Compton and Los Angeles except the harmonica player who is actually Danish.
jeepsaw 2 years ago
I think papa dee allen was from delaware though...
gflood 2 years ago
Southern cali...longbeach i believe.
puedeone 2 years ago
Torrance, long beach and san pedro actually...
gflood 2 years ago
I see the one who plays harmonicas is the only white guy there. thats been of a curiosity for me ever since I was a child. Where is this band from? NY, CA?
elkintobitle 2 years ago
from the geto's of east los angeles..the white guy is from sweden lee oskar.
aaronamccoy 2 years ago
wow! interesting!!
elkintobitle 2 years ago
Good
PurpleAndZeppelin 2 years ago
The Dummer is the orginal one and only Harold Brown......HB in the pocket
Duchesslisa 2 years ago
Lee Oscar + Lonnie Jordan. Who's the drummer?
SerbianCommie 2 years ago
where are the new R & B bands
the New Issac Hayes.Curtis Mayfield, Quiny Jones,Teddy Riley,Kool &the gang.Ohio Players,BT Express,Chic,Tower of Power,MFSB,War,EW&F,Slave,Jame s Brown,Rufus,Change,Gap Band,Instant Funk,
The old bands have to play their old stuff no problem
Well there is a problem Black Radio won't play their new stuff anway
Who to say it would be any good but can.t be any worser than what out here now
loosestudios 2 years ago
When I first looked for the original recording, I got this version and I hated it. But then I listened to it again and it grew on me. I've listened off and on for almost two years and . . . can you feel the energy. Kids today don't understand the instrumentals from back in the day. It's not about the words, it's about conveying a message, the feeling of the music, and the whole trip.. Lee Oskar. Wow. He made "Long Train Running" what it is and he didn't do to bad on this one either.
roquey44 2 years ago 8
What I remember most is Lee's intensity when he played. I was blown away by his playing, and I'm talking about seeing War live at Howard Univ. in D.C. and other places a long time ago. Lee Oskar and War were a band that was untouchable by any band during that time.
arnittamae 2 years ago
I didn't know they did Paint it Black. I had the record. They didn't get their props. They are so harmonious. I also had the album with this song on it. Anybody know where I can get the soundtrack to River Niger(movie) by war?
marlarice 2 years ago
Yep. They even did the Beatles "A Day In The Life" with Burdon. As far as the River Niger, I've been searching for THAT one myself.
junedeon 2 years ago
Most of War's contributions to the RIVER NIGER soundtrack are on the Platinum Jazz LP/CD. If push comes to shove, it's on I-Tunes...or it WAS anyway.
Odawg96 2 years ago
The soundtrack was great, I still remember James Earl Jones reading his poem "I Am the River Niger" while the tune "I Got You" played in the background. Props to the band for wonderful music for the soundtrack and kudos to the film's musical director.
I loved the movie and can't say enough about War, I saw them perform at least six times during the mid 70's. That didn't make me a groupie did it? (smile)
ahdisag 2 years ago
Because negotiations between WMG and Youtube broke down over royalties.
mayena 3 years ago
WMG is deleted all War music from youtube.
mayena 3 years ago
why is that can u let me know why
lynda000 3 years ago
@mayena
But the ones they left are awsome!
yvettenixon1 1 year ago
War is a finalist for 2009 inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Odawg96 3 years ago
Aug 26 2008
WAR at Art Park State Park in Lewiston NY
Along the banks of the Majestic Niagara
River. How can I go wrong. Livin the 70's
YEAH!!
nysparkie 3 years ago
ive seen them,, well low rider band. but thats the real deal, lee oscer is the shit!
joealanouf 3 years ago
TUFF STUFF!!
sjofarthotellet2 3 years ago
papa dee had the anurysm and pass away.lee oskar is alive and better than ever playing with 4 original members if war they are called the lowriderband,com for more info
Sonia102290 3 years ago
For those not familiar with WAR, I highly recommend listening to City Country City it is a musical masterpiece!
malkolmj 3 years ago 2
Thanks. I'd only heard of Burden doing some stuff with them but this has just blown me right away. Tis sublime to say the very least.
Lamvesp 3 years ago 2
They did "Spill the Wine", "Paint it Black", "Nights in White Satin", "They Can't Take Away Our Music", "Magic Mountain", "Bare Back Ride", "Tobacco Road" and many more with Eric Burdon!!!
JulianThomePictures 3 years ago
It most certainly is. Great driving song.
phagola 3 years ago
Enter "LEE OSKAR" in the search box and hear him playing at NAMM this year. He's alive and kickin' in Seattle, Washington. Still does that spaz twist to get to the bottom of his diaphragm....Great player from Northrn Europe.
redibeaver 3 years ago
Terrific band. Terrific song. That is some of the best jamming of the 70s.
crawfishdave57 3 years ago 2
THIS IS THE JAM!!!!!!!!!!!
BOTTOM432 3 years ago
Hey anybody know if Lee Oscar is still living thats him on the harmonica
puttmannia 4 years ago
I saw him this past Saturday night at the Highway 99 Blues Club in Seattle
passover77 3 years ago
bayıldım resmen yaaa bu benim grup.....diğer şarkılarını da isteriz;Thanks...: junedeon(another songs???This Group)
ayhanbirol1907 4 years ago
Great bands sound great even in a technically bad video. Five stars for War!
Comeoneverybody 4 years ago
Ditto!
War is still the best band I ever know.
route778 4 years ago
Yeah, the video quality isn't too good, and the same could be said for the audio. Still, this is clearly brilliant stuff --- jazz, blues, rock, soul, Latin, African all in one tune? Of course, this was typical of the band. Anyone out there remember Mandrill? Kind of the same concept, though that group might have a bit more of an edge. They don't make music like this anymore, and it's a good thing that this material is readily available. Kudos to the person who posted it.
ExPS156 4 years ago
mandrill or the mandella (with dom triono later of james gang and guess who?)
bassfishers 4 years ago
Solid, by Mandrill. a classic!
SheriffJimDuncan 4 years ago
A real band, real music. You cant get any better than this. You can sit back and listen to this all night long. Where is (Why cant we be friends)I cant find it?
LiLMiJA08 4 years ago
Great cruisin' down the highway song!
lamsul 4 years ago
Most incredible group I've ever seen live in concert.
lamarquejoe 4 years ago
saw them live in 1976, they blew Ohio Players off the stage
PhuckHue 4 years ago
comment back if you will but rumor had it papa dee allen passed away during this song is this true?
drewsbar 4 years ago
I am sorry I do not know, but please find it out how. I love War and really want to see it!
route778 4 years ago
Actually, it is true. He suffered a brain anuersym(i'm not the best speller) during a performance of this song on August 30th,1988. As a result, the song was never performed live again. Hopefully that answered your question.
CRAZYTRAE 4 years ago 2
That is sad. I saw an anurysm take place and you feel so helpless. I watched a friend try to stand up after hitting his head on concrete only to drop again then convulse. Not a way to go out. I don`t think they should stop playing this but play it in his honor at each show. Maybe close with it. That would be more apropriate than letting this song be forgot. Papa foreva!
oldphoque 4 years ago
Este grupo The War es muy bueno y The gypsys Man es una rola que fue escrita y producida a principios de los 70¨so finales de los 60¨s antes de que Erick Buordon los sacara a la luuz publica, es de lo mejor de War
lypstyc 4 years ago
Well I do hope you get it put on BET, they can use some really good programming. By the way, my sister has the Greatest Hits by War, but I don't know how to put them on YouTube with just the music do you know?
arnittamae 4 years ago
If you put a picture to the audio it should work. :)
jimijagger 4 years ago
I`v seen these guys at the Los Angeles street scene Back in 1983.
It was F**KIN` CRAZY!!
Thanks to the gang bangers we don`t have a LA street scene anymore.THANKS ASS HOLES! FOR RUNING A GREAT TIME.
animeeyes88 4 years ago
all bass players should watch this video,thanks BB, my son is playing the bass no questions LOL
haasy 4 years ago
They are probably one of the greatest bands of all-time . I never seen them live but I've been turned on to them back in the 70s. I have "the best of war" cd and I never tire of it. My two boys are 7 & 9 yo. & we all sing "why can't we be friends" & "Cinco de Mayo" It's great music.
mtcharts 4 years ago
I saw them live, I drank with them and had fun with them. I remember when they would play at the colleges, like Howard University and they were the best. There's no band like them. Listen to all their songs and know that they were the best as well as Mandrill, Osebesa, the Old Earth, Wind & Fire and all the rest. I have very fond memories of that time period.
arnittamae 4 years ago
when i deliver at work and this song comes on ... i wait and take break niggah. it dont come around that often......... so take long break .. remember THIS WAR never shot at uh lets say the Styalistics or the TEMPTATIONS ... ( you seen where i m goin ) yeah i had a GANG we went to DRIVE - IN MOVIES , and good stuff and saw WAR open for Rod Stewart in sanjose back in 1973 i think all good for
adojrs12 4 years ago
this a real treasure from the last millenium .war es uno de los mejores grupos afroamericanos de los 70s
lalotakedasamurai 4 years ago
THIS is the music with soul.
Matthias22223 4 years ago
Hello to our true fans...
You know the secret, but we can't tell you. War...Lowrider Band.
Lee Oskar
Howard Scott
BB Dickerson
Harold Brown
Four out of seven ani't bad
Wardrums 4 years ago
I attended this tour in 1976, one of the greatest shows I ever seen.
PhuckHue 4 years ago
How come we can't hear Howard Scott's guitar?!?!
QuickStix 4 years ago
da original seven kicking it, great stuff
mjdolson660 4 years ago
this looks like vid from a show in dc duff t rfk stadium war performed 10 min versions of each of their many hits come on with that doc your working on more more war more more war
Nebraskablack 4 years ago
la magia de la musica , en una de sus maximas expresiones
pachecomtzr 4 years ago
una joya del rock clasico
jdiocis 4 years ago
Cool! your doing us followers a big favor. And we commend you. One of lees relations told me years ago that lee himself had shelves of taped shows... peace
beenmean 4 years ago
One of the greatest bands in the history of American music. I hope one day Lonnie and Howard will reunite. RIP Papa Dee and Charles Miller
PhuckHue 4 years ago
This is truly a great! We just love the old vintage stuff. this is a treasure find! It looks like its disinigrating before our eyes.
beenmean 4 years ago
Great!!!!
BetoFS 5 years ago
Thanks, betoFS.
junedeon 5 years ago