Finis Henderson- Skip To My Lou

[clear2landatcox]

OMG SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR 20 YEARS!!!! BLESS YOU!!

[EtherealScribe]

this always seemed like it could've been a Prince song.

[2441883]

A song for a teen-aged girl for sure. It was so cute! Makes me feel like searching for a younger me.

[2441883]

I remember that time I asked the DJ to play this 2 times in a row, And he hung up me. But AHA!  I can listen 10 times in a row now! So phooey on you, Mr. DJ! LOL.

[2441883]

@2441883 ...until I get enough! Ahem. You must be the girl I read about in fairytales....HAHAHAHAH

[yec50]

My first in New York in the 80's when i heard this song. Classic

[gwj2000]

Finis grew up across the street from me on the South Side of Chicago. His whole family had entertainment in their blood. His Vegas act is amazing!

[vybe]

Finis Henderson was brought up in the Chicago School of the Arts, where he started working as a musical impressionist before taking his act on the road and landing in Los Angeles to try his hand at singing. SKIP TO MY LOU was a regional hit in the Midwest (especially Chicago) after he gained his name as a comic. Finis still performs under Blue Moon Mgmt. today and still sings but prefers to work as a "singing comic" in his acts if he has his way. Album cover does hold a resemblance to O'bryan.

[GigglinHamster]

Who's Mai Lu?

[indiaglamstar]

this song makes me feel and think of all the wonderful times growing up

[shirl808]

this always makes me want to get up and dance :)

[heypalhowru]

i first heard this song growing up in Queens NY,i heard it in 98.7 kiss fm.great song,thank you for posting.

[ELSuperbeasto64]

Great tune!

[AleekahTV]

I sure wish the audio to this could go higher. This is a jam!

[traciecherry]

This is my mate tammys tune... shes in hospital ..we thought we was gonna lose her..but shes made of strong stuff!! this ones for you girl... glad its all over!.. x

[coolflex]

This is soooooo CLASSIC!!! Love this joint!!!

[earljr1914]

does anyone know how i can upload this on a ipod, obviously not in itunes!!! This my jam!!!

[peekeeboy]

@earljr1914

If you download from Youtube with free download software, then convert to audio file using MPEG Stream' another free software, should do it

[QueenChezabelle]

I wish I was in my raving days when this tune was out!! I was three years away from being born - so lucky my sisters have great taste in music :D

This is my rave choon now mind (have to make my own raves, todays clubs just arent cutting it!)

Thanks for posting heyroz27 x

[KingLeroyDavid]

do you have ANY idea how long i have remembered the melody but not the words or title to this song.. THANK YOU!

[KingLeroyDavid]

do you have ANY idea how long i have  remembered the rhythm but not the words or title to this song

[DOLWOOD]

WOW... I was in my first year working at Motown Records.... great memories

[macksun]

so hes a white dude?

[dal4018]

@macksun Doesn't matter he can sing he used to sing jazz as a pre-cursor

[bdindurham]

One of th etop TEN all time JAMZ almost 30 years later. That's real music.

[ryuji586]

最高級ソウル

[Rikin1978]

Still listen to this song every day! In my top 5 favourite songs of all time!

[Mysdee18]

I can't belive I forgot bout this song.. this was a jam

[eygptuno]

I had forgotten how great this song was. Looking for something else, came across this and remembered instantly. Marketing keep Finis from the greatness he deserved - he has a great voice. Everyone used to sing and dance to this - Thanks Finis!

[shannonD68]

Great song and performer! Like I said in another post- This would have been a mega jam for Jermaine Jackson! I thought it was him when it first dropped. 'Doubt if Jermaine could have pulled off that perfect falsetto though, even with his talents.

[dal4018]

@shannonD68 No he couldn't his voice is different

[thegroove2000]

i love the 80s... now where is my ghetto blaster with my big fat batteries, !!GET DOWN!!

[denisekir]

The best intro ever!!!!!!!

Love 't

[bigtunetv]

Gotta love youtube for this!..this is my joint. Brings back a childhood memory of hanging with couple of my boys in the park, playing this over and over and over again on a lil getto blaster. thanks for the post . peace world

[JustGod7]

man 1983 i was 3 years old running down thompson st. in camden n.j. but i remember hearing my pops pulling up in his 83 nissan datsun bangin this...lol

[meialuadj]

One of my favorites songs.FANTASTICAL FALSETTO!

[brothersmooth61]

wow



[Reddsmum]

Memories of my teens .. Happy days! =)

[Tygerr30]

How did i miss this song in the 80's this one slipped right by me, nice song!

[PavelKrypto]

lovin this tune right now.....

[azsunvjp]

where was i ? chaz huntington LINY

[doublehaven]

If you like music like this check out Morpher Radio ! Happy listening !

[djpaydro]

They still play this when they do 80's nights...still gets everyone dancing!

[howardtheman]

Does Finis Henderson still perform?

[mrjdubb313]

one of the most underrated songs of 1983. i'm gonna buy the 12" again!

[tunafish135]

hardcore choon!!

[thekingshighway]

This is song will all ways be a JAM - I would go to see him perform this LIVE! Always, Always a JAM.

[dal4018]

@thekingshighway I wonder who are the three IDIOTS who dislike this 80's classic.

[Dolcediane]

I wish Itunes would have this song i have been looking at it for years and would LOVE to have it at my wedding...they dont make this music anymore...

[FunkURadio]

We have it if you still want it ? :-)

[sagittarius247]

omg!!!!! i was 12 yrs old dancing off this ....lol

[dal4018]

Sagittarius this guy looks like a young Dice Clay with singing talent.

[timestop26]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG!! Bought the extended version in the Village back in '84! One of my favorite songs ever!

[Drizzy47]

homosexual

[veightengine]

Finis estuvo en el Festival de Viña del Mar en Chile en la década de los 80´s representando a los EEUU con la canción "Message" (Música de Al Mac kay de EWF).

[romloyschol]

I remember this song back in the 80s.

[BigMarl96]

NYC 1983 !!! I was on 72nd St. Central Park West, skating in the big loop with all types of people. Young old, Black, White, Latin ahhhh man!!!!!!!!!!

[heyroz27]

awe I wish I could have been there.

[EricEi3]

@BigMarl96 My grandparents lived nearby on #6 W77th St. Fantastic neighbourhood ! While visiting them from Denmark, I had many great long walks on Manhattan in the 1970's and 1980's. I remember seeing my first break dancer, on Columbus Avenue, spinning on his head, on a piece of cardboard.

[dal4018]

@BigMarl96 Lucky you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dal4018]

@BigMarl96 To this song you were one lucky man.

[arcwppd]

seriously this is it right here when music was music. Mad points for this one

[keybobrob]

ah... yeah...the jam!!!...ta-ha...classic!

[berlynn2]

omg who posted this oh my god this here was my jam thanks for this one youre a sweetheart.

[attygarymac]

In Boston, circa 1983, this tune got play on a college station, W-E-R-S, 88.9 FM, but that was it. We were lucky back in the day, weren't we! Class class class tune! Popped into my head last week in the shower! Thank you heyroz27 and YouTube!

[kelvonmack]

I was in the 10th Grade when this song Hit and It was My Joint, I use to sing it to my then girl friend Tawanda and I let her borrow it and haven't seen it since Thanks for the Post!!!!

[NORALYN1]

LMAO! That's too bad that you didn't get your record back... I am sure Tawanda is still groovin to it today!

I used to love this song back in the days! I wish good music like this could come back. Until then, I'll keep playing the good 'ole' stuff!

[NORALYN1]

OMG...I used to love this song. I used to grove to this when I was 11 yrs old! Now I am ??, and I am still grovin to it...lol

"Let's pretend I have the shoe

That fits you perfectly...

Skip to my Lou, my darling

I'm comin' for you"

[NORALYN1]

OMG...I used to love this song. I used to groove to this when I was 11 yrs old! Now I am ??, and I am still groovin to it...lol

[ariaszac]

this was and still is a top tune and use to send the crowds wild when played.what i wouldnt do to skip back to those days.

[JamaicanPlum]

Big tune!

[valinda10]

My all time favorite!! You can download this song on MP3 Fiesta. They don't make them like this anymore!

[DaPrinceCharmin]

I reminisce over this jam... my cousin runs up to my work place and he's excited about this new jam "Skip To My Lou". I tell him nothing is better than Cisselin' Hot... then we hit the club that night... it's was sooooo over... This and "Curious" are my all time favs...

[Dabaldi69]

Thank U much 4 this 1,the last time I heard this was way back then.

[sblizzy]

Surgarfoot?

[ladyvaderkmc]

Trivia question:

Who produced Finis's 1983 album?

Anyone remember...anyone, anyone??

[sblizzy]

I remember some talk of someone who was a great producer. Did he have something to do with Taste of Honey?

[ladyvaderkmc]

Yes he did produce an album by Taste of Honey...you're on the right track!

He played guitar for one of the biggest R&B bands of the 70's.

[sblizzy]

Earth, Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang or Heatwave?

[heyroz27]

Hmm is it Maurice White or Rod Temperton?

[sblizzy]

It had to be Sugarfoot from the Ohio Players!!!

[heyroz27]

Al McKay from EWF.

[ladyvaderkmc]

You are the winner heyroz27!!!

Al McKay produced Finis Henserson, Taste of Honey, and The Temptations...just to name a few from back in the day!

[ladyvaderkmc]

ooops...typo, I meant Finis Henderson! :)

[heyroz27]

Yay!~~ I won! What did I win? :)

[sblizzy]

This jam was crazy. They still play this in NY on WBLS. Wendy rocks it.

[Karlideem]

For me as an avid record collector, this had to be the most under pushed album of that year! The cut 'You Owe It All To Love' and 'Lovers' are beautiful ballads. Great album!

[RenKinRaM]

Amazing voice & a wicked song, glad I got this on my mp3 :-)

[re1950]

Super talented and a genuine nice guy with a wonderful style. I was 20 again listening to his voice.

[re1950]

I saw Finis on Royal Carribean Cruise and he is

so talented. What a great voice and he is a wonderful dancer.

[chuky1120]

I love this song and never knew the name of the singer. Thanks for posting this song.

[corbyjames]

This is why 80s R&B made life good!

[SoulBoogieBoy]

This is one hell of a uplifting soulful boogie joint!! How can anyone not dance to this classic?? His voice, the groove, the sparkling production! Just love it!

[funkateer831]

this song still rocks at the caister soul weeknders!! love it!!! well done for posting!!

[mentor32]

This is my joint. I still play this song and i'm still not tired of it. Finis has got a good voice. Thanx heyroz27. does any know if a video was made. PEACE!

[heyroz27]

I heard they didnt promote this song like they should. So I doubt they did a video for it.

[isaiahsway]

Heyroz, is it possible if you can send me a MP3 file on this song? i must have it lol

[dnye918]

I love it!! It brought me Way Back!!!!!!

[teej1966]

great song !! love his voice !! long live old school !! could you post lovers if possible

[isaiahsway]

Heyroz27 thanks for posting this...i haven't heard this in 24 years...thanks a million

[cheyenneiris]

you owe it all to love & Blame it on the night, son los temas que mas me gustan de este gran vocalista y showman,como lo es tambien Julio Sabala , henderson al tener un excelente registro vocal puede conseguir copiar las voces de otros artistas al igual que Julio

[SSTAROBE]

This was his 1st single & i took me 20 years to finally find out this guy's name because this was one of my favorite songs. Got a lot of airplay here in L.A. And his 2nd single "Lovers"..omg when I found it was the same person, I said this guy is talented. He falls into the same catergory as Billy Griffin from The Miracles. Both underrated at the time.

[4818632]

what a sweet song.

[Odawg96]

What a great tune. Should've been a major hit, but this was also back in the DOG DAYS of Motown, when all of their promotion was behind Lionel Richie. Rick James' Punk Funk machine was running out of steam by this time, too. There was a still a lot great music at Motown, but it was poorly promoted.

[heyroz27]

That is so true. You're right, this could have been a bigger hit if they promoted the right way. It's bad for artists if the music company isn't putting 100% behind their projects.

[redhotstuff]

I second this, odawg. Motown really suffered from this in later days... most notably Bobby Nunn, The Stone City Band, and even 702 in the late '90s.

[Azone01]

The Temptations, Rick James, and Smokey Robinson were under a dry spell. Marvin Gaye, Teena Marie, and Diana Ross just left the label. Berry was goin' broke, so he invested more into DeBarge, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder, who he thought had the potential to become successful. He didn't give much a good damn about Mary Jane Girls, Ozone, Dazz Band, and Finis and they were all good new motown artists in the 1980s!

[heyroz27]

You know you all are right about motown and it's lackluster appeal in the 80's.

Dazz band had a couple hits in the 80's so did MJG. But who Ozone? DO you have a clip?

[Azone01]

StretchinOut has their audio clip posted up on youtube that has the single "Gigolette" Ozone was a funk band that was a protogee of Teena Marie. I guess you're right about Dazz Band and Mary Jane Girls had their hits, but they were limited toward black audiences except for "Let It Whip" (1982), and "In My House" (1985) respecitvely. I'm not sure if Finis released a video to "Skip 2 My Lou"

[eyeofhebeholder1]

Azone....no, but did you check Stretchin's "Denroy Morgan" "Secret Weapon" and "Orbit"??? ;-)

[Azone01]

Thye kinda picked up a little bit better after Berry sold Motown.  Shanice, Today, The Boys, and The Good Girls were successful for a couple of years because they were young and recorded all New Jack Swing music. yeah, I chekced out Denroy Morgan, Orbit, and Secret Weapon and its a damn shame there was no video for "Skip 2 My Lou."

[CODYHENDERSON4]

thers is a video its kinda funny, my dad had some1 make it, it wasnt realy made by a company, ill c if he can post it

[Odawg96]

Ozone? You may not know the NAME, but I'm sure you know the sound. Do a search up here for "Ozone" and "Gigolette."

[Odawg96]

One more thing about Ozone...their bass player, Charles Glenn, is one of the few (along with Mark Adams of Slave) that were capable of giving Louis Johnson a run for his money at the dawn of the 80s. Again...look up "Gigolette ozone" and you'll hear what I mean.

[edbrown100]

Okay... You win. Good stuff... and good memories. x