The Hooters - Man In The Street

As the story went, a rough demo tape of this song recorded in their rehearsal room in Manayunk made it's way into the hands of Michael Tearson at WMMR who was a fan of this up and coming ska band playing clubs around Philly. The DJs started playing on the radio and fans called wanting to hear more. And so it began.

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[jth626]

Yeah they invented this.... it's a skatalites rip off

[TrentMakz]

um.....it's actually a Don Drummond song...it's what is known as a "cover" song, bands will sometimes do songs written and performed by other artists in their live shows...this just happens to be one that ended up on tape and that tape was played on the radio and it was the song that got them their 1st exposure...hence "the one that started it all" I hope I explained it better for you. Enjoy!

[neyney0765]

I still have my original 45 of All you Zombies, there is nothing like the Hooters, Beru, Tommy Conwell, Robert Hazard and many others, today. I miss those days. It sucks getting old, lol

[Martinezzz]

its actually a cover of an early ska song composed by don drummond in the mid-60's. reggae music wouldn't be developed for a couple more years... nonetheless, the cover is pretty creative.

[judahprince]

There goes old 'one-handed-keyboard-player' Rob swinging that left arm around like a cheerleader.

He ain't no Bruce Hornsby but he swings arm real good.

[tomiell1]

this is probably the best hooters jam they ever did! saw them perform this at the chestnut caberet back in the day! had been looking for their version of this cover for awhile on itunes and download sites and can never find it thanks for the post!!!

[urocanator]

Check out "Wax" and how can you mention all those great bands without mentioning "The A's"

[jzjoynt]

God Bless you Bobby Woods, RIP...

How killin' was this ??

[chrisradano]

I think the guys at the end smoked some.

[christophersfollie]

@johnny10301968

1982

[christophersfollie]

@nickthesmall66

Why?? The 80'S were strange and wonderful times, everybody had a job, big stupid hair, acting silly...I miss those days, But I don't live in the past...

[christophersfollie]

@neyney0765

Me Too man, was a big fan of Hazard, Remember getting into a brawl in Kensington because I was dressing like him... 80's philly music scene was hot, would love to see a comeback, but like you said, It sucks getting old..:)

Beru Revue... Wow, Brings back memories of The Chestnut Cabaret and The East Side Club...

[nickthesmall66]

i feel akward watching this

[altvertise]

This little beauty was from a tv show on USA Network in 81/82 I think. It was from the Brandywine Club and featured the best local bands around the country. I'm the guy interviewed before the Hooters perform in a goofy grey members only jacket (ah the 80s) but this was a great show. Loved this original line up...They were the ultimate jam band and would just let it ride out there, whipping the crowd into a frenzy. Can you post the rest of the show please?