I went to high school with Aris and saw the Soul Benders many times. Just a kid then as Aris was 3 years ahead of me. Hey Aris, I remember those days, bro. Living in Kalamazoo, still think about OHHS and the dances/concerts.
this shouldn't have been a B-side it should have been a A-side and it should have been a hit and christ aris and the rest of the guys here clearly had so much talent and deserved a lot more credit than they were given
Considering this particular song seems to be the least popular of all 4 of ours here on YouTube, your comment is MOST appreciated and very kind. I wrote this song during a troubled period of my life as a teen back then and it's still very personal to me. Thanks!
This song and video brings back wonderful memories of high school, cruising down the Circuit through downtown GR and hanging out at Dog's and Suds! Thanks so very much Aris!
Interesting that this was on the flipside of "7 And 7 Is." This melody reminds me a little of another Love song that had just been released at the time entitled "Live And Let Live."
I 've got this in a '60 garage comp called "Storm in the garage" and now I'm so glad to watch this rare footage thanks Youtube for this; and of course thanks to ArisDisc for posting this!
@wealthfunnelplatinum I'm sorry, but I was the keyboard player. Dick had a fuzz petal, but I have no idea what it was. Haven't heard from him in a very long time, but if I do, I'll ask. Appreciate your kind comment!
The Soul Benders play Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" via Mouse and the Traps?!!! What the fuck...What a great fucking song...why have I never heard this on any pebbles/nuggetts/whatever compilation. Magic...along with their version of 7&7 is, this band had some talent. Best song I've heard all week. Thank you so much for the post, and God bless the soul benders.
...bit of a Dylan vibe like Mouse and the Traps. Churchy organ
...tubular guitar solo!....
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tomlinsonmary 7 months ago
All of the Soulbenders songs posted are FANTASTIC !
SuperUncleDenny 9 months ago
Bestes song from the 60s. Could you post the lyrics?
Cloud00209 9 months ago
@Cloud00209 Would have been happy to. I didn't think they were hard to understand.
I tried to post them here, but they have a 488 character limit for these posts.
The Lyrics have over 750.
If you or anyone else would like a copy by email, contact me 24/7 at: michiganrecords@gmail.com
and I will send them to you.
ArisDisc 9 months ago
One of the best song from the sixties, thanks a lot...
MisterReadytoRide 11 months ago 3
Dick Steimle does his best Charles Manson look in 1 of the pics!
Love the vintage Mosrite he had too........
formula602 1 year ago
I love the cursive lyrics sheet : )
Khultan 1 year ago 3
I went to high school with Aris and saw the Soul Benders many times. Just a kid then as Aris was 3 years ahead of me. Hey Aris, I remember those days, bro. Living in Kalamazoo, still think about OHHS and the dances/concerts.
rexxcarz 1 year ago 2
nice. somekind of lovin spoonful i think...
gazuaman 1 year ago
this shouldn't have been a B-side it should have been a A-side and it should have been a hit and christ aris and the rest of the guys here clearly had so much talent and deserved a lot more credit than they were given
ladyfuzz1966 1 year ago 4
amazing song ...
thank you so much for posting this!!
i just bought your cd "the michigan tapes" on ebay.
god, i wish i was alive back then, when music was still creative and fresh.
Danelectro124 2 years ago 3
Considering this particular song seems to be the least popular of all 4 of ours here on YouTube, your comment is MOST appreciated and very kind. I wrote this song during a troubled period of my life as a teen back then and it's still very personal to me. Thanks!
ArisDisc 2 years ago 3
This song and video brings back wonderful memories of high school, cruising down the Circuit through downtown GR and hanging out at Dog's and Suds! Thanks so very much Aris!
yaksammytovsky 2 years ago 2
what a great tune I was there
ekimkamidar377 2 years ago 2
Interesting that this was on the flipside of "7 And 7 Is." This melody reminds me a little of another Love song that had just been released at the time entitled "Live And Let Live."
IDLERACER 2 years ago
I like this. thanks for sharing
ladyfuzz1966 2 years ago 2
Wonderful sound.
3voLu7ion 2 years ago 2
sell me your fuzz box amazing hail the soul benders
organhand 2 years ago 2
Buy Aris disc theese guys were great it is a great cd . They were a great band live . Jeff RIP .
shadowboto 2 years ago 2
I 've got this in a '60 garage comp called "Storm in the garage" and now I'm so glad to watch this rare footage thanks Youtube for this; and of course thanks to ArisDisc for posting this!
sz80 2 years ago 2
ARIS HAMPERS IS THE MAN!
mellymanfamily 2 years ago 7
@mellymanfamily
Also a Great Disjocky for a Grand Rapids radio station
rrobertafran 1 year ago 2
Ouch! That fuzztone is harsh!
I love old unheard stuff, I like hearing something new/old. lol
I love seeing old band pics too. Mosrites and Voxes!
ironbuttermilk 2 years ago
Quality tune.
jlsmith197 2 years ago 2
Good job with all the videos, Aris.
Jeffers67 3 years ago 3
Thank you VERY much!
ArisDisc 3 years ago 2
@ArisDisc Do you recall what kind of fuzz pedal you used? I love your music I have several songs in my favorites.
wealthfunnelplatinum 11 months ago 2
@wealthfunnelplatinum I'm sorry, but I was the keyboard player. Dick had a fuzz petal, but I have no idea what it was. Haven't heard from him in a very long time, but if I do, I'll ask. Appreciate your kind comment!
ArisDisc 11 months ago 2
@ArisDisc Ha! Nice slip on 'petal'! Of course I meant 'pedal'. :)
ArisDisc 11 months ago 2
The Soul Benders play Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" via Mouse and the Traps?!!! What the fuck...What a great fucking song...why have I never heard this on any pebbles/nuggetts/whatever compilation. Magic...along with their version of 7&7 is, this band had some talent. Best song I've heard all week. Thank you so much for the post, and God bless the soul benders.
stinkboat 3 years ago 7
No shortage of memorabilia here. Thanks for sharing.
beatbands1966 3 years ago 3