Rare Earth with Peter Rivera - I Just Want To Celebrate

[circleseverywhere]

Yes little girls, its ok to get up and move around

[paigerockson]

No shit...Ugly rocks!

[caiolexrock007]

I just want celebrate, another song to sing....

[ron8072]

Was a hippie before it was cool. Now an old hippie. Haven't heard this song in years. Had all but forgot about it. Thanks @jojokejohn 

[DaleLD]

excellent song 

[checkabreak]

Peter Rivera drummer switch chairs at 2:58 !! He gotta be spanish with a name like RIVERA or Portuguese?

[marcbrmb]

@checkabreak Peter Rivera is a stage name. Peter real surname is Hoorelbeke, which is of Belgian origin. He took the surname Rivera from a relative, cause it was a much easier one.

By the way, surname Rivera is of Spanish and Northern Italian origin, meaning "riverbank".

[checkabreak]

@marcbrmb Ah! Rio-Ladera .. cool 

[scottinghent]

ahh!! Funky White Dudes !!

[KimberleyCoral]

I remember when I first heard this group at 14 I thought the group was, or at least the lead singer, was black. Really rich voice for a "bunch of ugly white guys".

Boy, do I wish I could have seen this group live .... I'm just an old hippie at heart.

[betozabrockis1]

@KimberleyCoral It's a big black white band ever.

[dullsvillain]

Awwwwww take me to sky church brothers!

[MrOiggam]

Marvellous 70 years....I´m from Brazil...

[intrepidsinger]

BRILLIANT!!!! Rare Earth was a smokin hot band. Great song! This video captures a truthful, soulful performance. Peter Rivera had a voice that would have had him singing lead for the Temptations, 4 Tops, Undisputed Truth or any of those classic late 60's - early 70's soul/R & B bands. GREAT POST!!!!!

[2KGrind09]

I didn't learn about this until NWA sampled it .....wow

[OldCorpBLT13]

Now THIS is Rock 'n Roll.

[soittotaiteilija]

很好乐！

[TheWhofan62]

Don't let people get you down. Just keep on celebrating another day above ground ,breathing god's fresh air. Good stuff!

[wolfpupsoccer3]

pete rivera came to our school yesterday and performed

[mrblueser]

@wolfpupsoccer3

are you kidding? where did he perform?

[wolfpupsoccer3]

ya he came for our "Mr. CHS" show. one of our teachers had connections

[lu450is]

fuck taylor swift and niggerboy kanya west........rare earth rules!!!!!!!!

[edwierdbluez]

RARE EARTH IS THE ANSWER

[blackmarshallxp]

you have four,i have one:superb

[fredhetz]

I have four words: I love this song.

[flavioamplistudio]

"I just want to celebrate" was the first rock music that I heard. I was 8 years old! "Foi a porta de entrada para eu entrar de cabeça no rock n roll e não ter saído mais, rs"

[jhnstn1]

Hadn't heard this in years. Suddenly I'm 16 again going through two a day football workouts, running 100 yard sprints in full gear, in 100 degree heat. This always seemed to be playing in the locker room after practice. yeah, I just want to celebrate another day of living.

Thanks for the post.

[ArizonaDelRio]

What ever happened to the era of a bunch of ugly white guys cranking out REAL balls-to-the-wall rock and roll????

Now it's kayan west and taylor swift :(

[crissyb123]

Pearl Jam & Stone Temple Pilots (though I wouldnt say they're actually ugly)

[altischef]

They all had ugly kids who think that they can sing. lol

[Theshamham]

@ArizonaDelRio there really not that ugly, you douchbag.

and i bet they wouldn't give a shit about your "nice compliments" since your a total dick and are calling them ugly

p.s. your face probably looks like my asshole so don't play the ugly game

have a nice day dickface! =)

sincerely, your worst nightmare!

[tarvilho]

I am PROUD tobe OLD "HIPPIE"

[AstroScorp1]

This is the only good one on youtube.

[HongKongEddy]

yeah baby.....

[Braincakede]

wtf drum change @ 2:50

[trevmm]

awesome band great sound great groove love um check out my channel for more

[grizzlypompinto]

What a song!!!! What a drummer!!!  The best ever?!!!

[wafoster100]

Last Fri. 6-5-09 I sat next to Ray Monette on a flight from Detroit to Vegas. He had some very interesting stories about being a studio guitarist back in the '60's. I talked to him for 3 hours and didn't even ask for his autograph- I'm a dumbas!!

[radioman66]

I got the chance to meet Pete back in 2000 he with a few other Oldies rockers came to town I had him sign my original Rare Earth albums. He uses the snare drum & sticks in his autograph. I was also lucky to interview him on my radio show prior to coming to town via the telephone. If I can find the tapes I will post them. Great guy to talk with! He explains the whole deal with Motown's experiment with Rock and the Rare Earth Label. I was blown away at how he still sounds like the records!

[kfc63822]

RANDY HARRIS ON BASE??

[maclure46]

No, that is Mike Urso on Bass....

[nochelarga]

no is not i know about this guys and john persh play with them on the live  album i was there i was 14 years old 1971 he was my favorite base playeer

[CelebratePeteRivera]

Want to see what Peter has been up to lately? Check out the video response!

[tom999cat]

They never "signed with Motown"... Motown created a new label for them called "Rare Earth"...

[MusicManKevin]

Rare Earth was a subsidiary of the Motown Record Corporation, therefore they did indeed sign with Motown. The Rare Earth division was set up afterward.

[tom999cat]

No, Motown created a new label for them, asked RE what they wanted it to be called, and they (jokingly) replied "Rare Earth"... Yes, Rare Earth Records is owned by Motown, but Rare Earth was never on the "Motown" label.

[mrbombaday]

tom999cat is right, i dunno how people can disagree with people with trivial things like this. all you have to do is spend two seconds of research

[MusicManKevin]

I wasn't disagreeing with anyone here. The information I was sharing was based on my interviews & discussions with folks who worked for Motown during the Rare Earth period. Not trying to nit-pick.

[bobup28]

Rare Earth records had the Motown label stuck right on em.

[Jdub14000]

Wow! Motown Rock!

[TRGApostle]

This band hesitated but signed on with motown. they were afraid that signing by motown would lose them market.

This is what you call... Blue eye soul!

[Chrisrocker112]

my uncle is is this band now as the drummer and singer

[thehifidoc]

I got pictures of these guys holding my kids back in the late 70s. They stayed at the hotel where my band was playing in Laredo Tx

[AnthonyT50]

What an incredible video!  Pete actually went out in the crowd and handed the mic to the audience! RE band had wonderful rhythm and timing. The 70's were my teenage years and RE is a big part of the music I enjoyed.

[smokeyrock]

and don't forget Levon Helm from The Band....

[webabhi]

peter rivera,don henely phil collins all drum and sing it is very difficult to do so marvelous

song before watching the rare earth I would think that they were an all black band but was surprised to see all whites

[dustbunnysafari]

If I'm not mistaken they were the first "white" group produced by the Motown on the "Rare Earth" label....which in itself says alot!

[trilogypart3]

You're right. At the time, Motown was looking to branch out by signing white bands. The Rare Earth label was created specifically for the purpose. Other artists recorded under the label, but none were successful. The only exception was a pop single called "Indiana Wants Me" by R Dean Taylor.

[fdistefano]

Simply Great band ever

[Motown65]

Is this from The Midnight Special???

[Victor1970s]

When I first herd music from Detroit's Rare Earth, I thought they were a 5-member black group. My lord was I wrong! They are all white and sound very close like Detroit's Grand Funk Railroad. Rare Earth, from 1970 to 1978, had numerous hits including: Get Ready, (I Know) I'm Losin You, Born To Wonder, and my favourite, I Just Want To Celebrate #7 in 1971.

[rjam1974]

That must be crazy difficult to play intense drums and still be singing at the same time

[imprettystoned]

is it just me or are these the tallest,skinniest white musicians ever love the song and band saw them at hippie fest a few years ago(whoever was in that version of the band)

[rckrchck]

I never noticed that before, but most from the 60's and 70's are thinner - I think it's just more noticeable now cause most americans are heavier now than ever before.

[rjam1974]

People back in the day were more athletic and willing to work harder than now. People played their own instruments and had to do alot of concerts which means more energy burnt. Remember, this was pre music videos. Artist were noted by their concerts so they did alot of venues. Computerized music is also a factor in the current state of chunkiness in general. Computers have helped to fatten people because they basically do things now that we did back in the day

[hopediamond4real]

I actually sing this at church!!! I love the lyrics!!!!

[rafaelprivate]

Incredible wonderful!!!! I could like to be there and sing it with you!!!!

[outbacker1]

Great post - thanks!

[Motown65]

The Stooges and the MC5 cant compare. Rare Earth was the best band playing in Detroit in 1970!

[badfender223]

Wow! Had it on 45!

[samNcaroline97]

in my school we are using this in our school musical for a theme song

[guitardds]

Who said white boys aint got no FUNK in their soul!

[fineart10]

Great band... and this song five stars category---- Tks bozonono13

[eljulian]

F'n AWESOME! Peter Rivera rocked it out!

[Tickbryan]

The audio is not in sync with the video.

[audiophile55]

I remember this like it was yesterday!

This is one of **the** greatest rock bands of ALL time!

Peter Rivera one of the most talented drummers/singers this world has ever known! I hope that someone will soon post their appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show", and other appearances on TV. These guys brought so much joy into peoples'lives!!

[Brilliantbeing]

Rare Earth was very, very special. They were easily as good as Zepplin and Hendrix.

[gdenizard]

That was a great clip...very refreshing to see that they weren't forced to lip sync.

[chillie59]

in your uncle's time? omigod, that was us, driving those old vans....;-) yeah, yeah, rare earth. my first date dancing to this track...

[70footer]

I have very early memories of hearing this band in the back of our uncles van...first rock band I ever really loved, they're great!! thanks for posting it!

[jojem71]

So glad the audience didn't sing much more...

[covenstead]

Man - they were REALLY something, in their day. Thanks for sharing. I was skeptical about finding ANY Rare Earth on here - but there's quite a bit.

[nklslinde21]

talented drummer

[SixOunceWatusi]

Hey, bozonono13, you wouldn't have anymore footage on these guys, would you? I'm looking for a 9 minute or so version of What'd I Say that Rare Earth did in the early 70's and it was in concert and came in an album cover that looked just like a backpack, and the whole album was in concert, and phenomenol! But I'll take whatever you got!8D

[Tickbryan]

I have that back pack album.

[66LifesMistress77]

Lucky you! Wouldn't you just love to see some of it on YouTube??

Pretty amazing, isn't it?

[cooltours]

What's about that album? I have it too (and it's brillant btw!)

[Brilliantbeing]

I used to carry that album around as if it was a backpack. :)

Then later I bought a backpack/book bag that looked just like that Rare Earth album.

Rare Earth was a very special group. Their audience was one of the most diverse audiences in all of rock.

[Tickbryan]

You're my age and you understand. What happened to the good music? It was our generation in time. It will never be repeated. Thank God we were there to experience it. Our generation is when Rock and Roll peaked.

[Tickbryan]

I just checked out your website. You ROCK dude. I respect what your doing and wish you much success in doing it.

[Brilliantbeing]

Many thanks for the compliment.

My theory is that disco caused the dismantling of talented groups like Rare Earth. They were too advanced for record executives and the less hip listeners.

Rare Earth was blurring the genre lines in some very innovative and unique ways.

People brag about the soulfulness of Justin Timberlake, Eminem, Michael McDonald and even Sting. But Pete Rivera was a bona fide soul brother with street cred in every neighborhood; and with every race. Long Live Rare Earth!

[Grunch73]

Agreed - Rare Earth is a great band with real talent and chops. IMHO very few, if any, modern so-called "R&B", "Hip Hop" or "Soul" artists even come close to the soul and groove these guys lay down... nothing on the charts, anyway. For one thing, Rare Earth are actually playing their own instruments - the music's not laid down by computers, turntables and samplers, and that seems to be an increasingly rare thing these days ;)

[X599]

Cheer up! The same decrease of quality is happening to IT these days. When it finally becomes too boring to play with, people may pick up the occasional guitar, again...

Or more frequent power-cuts will bring relief.

Thanks for all those uploads. I feared I lived on an empty island but how shall I hate YouTube, now...

[JudiG]

I do agree that today's "Hip Hop" stinks. This generation isn't utilizing it's real talent. They're taking the lazy way out and getting paid by kids who don't know it's crap!

Yep, our generation was the last of the majority original artists and musicians. Sad to watch.

We do, however have some new R&B artists who are completely talented and using it. John Legend comes to mind. As does Jill Scott. There are others, but too many to mention here.

[LinkBulletBill]

well some stuff are good... like Better faster stronger harder, something like that... by Daft Punk, the only song I like from them...

[heleinator]

i agree.....

[JudiG]

Interesting theory. Not sure I follow the reasoning behind it, though.

RocknRoll and Disco were two entirely different genres. Different purposes. Disco was for people who liked to dance to music.

Rock wasn't really. You just listened and grooved to it. I remember all the white kids walking around with tshirts saying "Disco sucks". Used to make me laugh every time. lol