Saw them at 17yo. Seared into my brain! I can't help it!
@quiteright6233 жыл бұрын
One of the top 5 most infectious grooves in vinyl history .. Thanks Archie !!
@Shaken_AND_Stirred2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. I’m from Houston, Texas too, and I “Tighten Up, when I hear this song”.
@jeffertonalive85364 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest songs in history
@bsadewitz
2 жыл бұрын
make it mellow
@patriciabennett57283 жыл бұрын
This never gets old!! Bring back real music!
@dadolee50694 жыл бұрын
Archie Bell this my Shot... now if only the music of today can TIGHTEN UP...
@georgiagonzales37694 сағат бұрын
Remember seeing Archie at the Stratosphere in Vegas at a open Mic night. ❤
@explorepikespeak2 жыл бұрын
I cannot tell you why, but I love this song. Alone, it has made Archie Bell immortal. Each one of us dreams of a little instant of immortality. Thank you, sir.
@beverlyhoward35127 ай бұрын
I dance a many a day to this song Thanks for the great memories thanks Archie❤❤❤❤
@feralLove Жыл бұрын
He looks SHARP in that baby pink suit!! Still got some dance moves too!! But best is his clear, strong voice and back up band!! At 62 this song brings back good memories!!
@arturogonzalez6066 Жыл бұрын
...!LOOK'N ALL SLICK N PINK 60'S AND 70'S STYLE...GREAT OL' ARCHIE BELL LOOK'N TOGETHER AND TIGHT!...
@newmexicowriter3 жыл бұрын
Love you, Archie, and the suit, too!!!❤️👍👏
@lindasloat2794
2 жыл бұрын
Pink suit is a knock out..
@twilson44557 жыл бұрын
Good to see Archie still doing his thing! Classic!!!
@bessiepevey9561
6 жыл бұрын
T Wilson it is good to see him again. Old school I love it
@ADRYANBLAIR-zz9vj
3 жыл бұрын
HE. HAS. A. FEW LIVE ( VIDEOS ) of. The. "" TIGHTEN. UP "" & Their. ALL. # ONE .............💯
@hillsidedweller656
3 жыл бұрын
We can dance just as good as we want! 🔥😄
@justinquaylepate1358
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%
@rogerlara8612 Жыл бұрын
We all need to tighten up that's how we roll in H/Town
@regieboatswain20043 жыл бұрын
Tighten up warm up get ready 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼💯💯💯💯🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵classic
@r.josephgrundy17065 жыл бұрын
Grew up listening to classics like this! Mom and Dad playing us music from theIr childhood. This was AWESOME!
@johntaormina10843 жыл бұрын
Archie was stationed in K town in Germany just before I rotated back to CONUS in summer of 68 I heard he got orders for Nam where he was wounded . Still love this song , thank you for your service bro . 💪 Army Strong
@jonkline709
7 ай бұрын
Ya been there first time pirmasiens 2nd time budigien
@johntaormina1084
7 ай бұрын
@@jonkline709 pirmassens ? I used to go TDY if my memory serves me right that city wasn't too far from French Border !
@stephaniedegange27372 жыл бұрын
Thank you Archie. We love you to bits.
@victorsuarez61303 жыл бұрын
Purple heart recipient and still rocking.
@janbak2306 Жыл бұрын
LOVE YOU, ARCHIE!!🤩🤩
@berthamarshall199610 ай бұрын
We Love You Cousin Archie 🥰
@gtoneyprice52933 жыл бұрын
Old boy still got it, that's a good thing.
@Kathy902773 жыл бұрын
This was music...when I was a teen. :-)
@MrBlackbass59 Жыл бұрын
“…from Huston, Texas!”
@stepheneversole84473 жыл бұрын
Yes, great to see that Archie is still at it. Such a great friggin song!!!
@algolightly115
5 ай бұрын
❤ A-men!!!❤
@em68785 жыл бұрын
this song is the revolution of music
@jaymike3302 Жыл бұрын
Good to see people still tightening up.
@MegaPatron17 жыл бұрын
A vision in Pink. Whatta guy.
@EnricoSignorini63 Жыл бұрын
Groove pazzesco, impossibile rimanere fermi.
@SDSOverfiend2 жыл бұрын
Sound even better live💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jslade60 Жыл бұрын
Always loved the racially diverse musicians of this group. Just a bunch of guys coming together to make good music !
@orethasudds74472 жыл бұрын
Now Archie Bell was the best🥰🥰🥰🥰
@alexcika99064 жыл бұрын
Kudos to Archie , thanks for your Service Sir
@ms.robbie75362 жыл бұрын
This song is still beach party hot! 🏖
@marcusvega6952 Жыл бұрын
Dope track they definitely got down as a band
@sheddski64153 жыл бұрын
there he is the real deal ARCHIE BELL
@lindamartin3575 Жыл бұрын
Yasss baby doing the tighten up now😂
@redrain44774 жыл бұрын
This is what music is supposed to sound like !!!!! I just can’t help but move to the MUSIC . Yes for real . Thank you
I love Archie Bell and the Drells for life I grew up listening to Mommy play his music especially Tighten Up and Lets Groove.
@gilbertsanchez32775 жыл бұрын
Brings back alot of high school memories.
@orettwilliamn71746 жыл бұрын
never get old this music
@RickNowels1 Жыл бұрын
My hero.
@bone_thuggz69694 жыл бұрын
This is the song that unlocked my musical inclination and passion. I heard a band play it live at age 8. I now play various instruments all due to the way this song was presented live to me as a child. Forever grateful for my gods given talent... My musical ear at such a young age... and this tune !!
@jimmyjaymonte9611
4 жыл бұрын
much love to the music and the pioneers that did it first!!
@Mayjah_flexx
3 жыл бұрын
💯💪🏾best comment hands down
@paulamiles9559 Жыл бұрын
❤ These guys 🔥🔥🔥
@kidrich69024 жыл бұрын
Yeah that 😼can still tighten it up baby!!!🤠🎶💯
@paulodelorios84822 жыл бұрын
Dances in the gym! I lived it and love it!
@raymondcote2913 Жыл бұрын
Love it.
@joannmorales5033 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorites
@cochranville9663 Жыл бұрын
True legend right there. Great band also!
@JC-uf4zu2 жыл бұрын
These guys are good ! Awesome talent and everyone is having fun.
@funwithFred Жыл бұрын
Love you Archie!!! Still play it, and I still get up and dance!!!
@jesincere85893 жыл бұрын
Glad to see this, the brother is still a badd-ass in every sense.
@steelydan422 жыл бұрын
He's got his Pimp Suit on🕺🕺🕴️🕴️🕴️🕴️🕺🕺🕺
@rhondaf22147 жыл бұрын
Love this guy!
@djraynicecruzthebronxnewyo27052 жыл бұрын
ECCLESIASTES 12:13
@narviawilliams23406 жыл бұрын
What a legend and classic ARCHIE BELL
@alixmeinhardt91735 жыл бұрын
Best song in the world
@Jamesandcheraylucas3 жыл бұрын
And I've been doing the (4 ) Corners, all this time.. lolol... 🖐🤣💃🕺
@Justmaiben
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not the tighten up dance we used to do!! LOL!! I don't know what ours was called!!!
@worstwizzard59322 жыл бұрын
Where the Drells, Archie?! Those smiles and dance moves are missed!
@sleeksalmon3 жыл бұрын
Shocking that all the people in the first row arnt dancing their buts off.... If I was there I wouldnt be able to stand still. I would probably jump on stage and "act a fool" with Archie.
@randallmiller8238
2 жыл бұрын
No doubt!
@flottagraphics26 күн бұрын
❤❤❤
@exploregreer10482 жыл бұрын
Sunday tighten up making it mellow. Ah yeah!!❤ August 15th 2021
@Kathy902773 жыл бұрын
Great song to dance to...
@michaszeremeta47452 жыл бұрын
I dont like soul genre but man, they do great music.
@isaihjackson57192 жыл бұрын
Great song love it.
@orlandoprioleau5968 Жыл бұрын
Wish the others that was with him on stage
@James-py7mt Жыл бұрын
I've recorded with this famous man. I'm J.R. the real music 🎵🎵 man
@bethbartlett56923 жыл бұрын
Vocals are low in the mix. These guys always so good. ❤❤❤
@morrismsmith7997 Жыл бұрын
🙏
@gregormiller40377 жыл бұрын
Archie, what time is it? Time to tighten up:)
@unique74muzik6 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@elizabeththomas93752 жыл бұрын
Wow
@monicaburr28632 жыл бұрын
H-Town
@marclayne92614 жыл бұрын
the hip Pastor David Manning....they look like brothers....lol....
@Conezolio Жыл бұрын
Part 1 and Part 2, still have the 45
@jeffreyconyers87352 жыл бұрын
Salute, to the mostly Latinos musicians. As always they bring true style to the original arrangement.
@Anthony-qb2gr
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir thank you, Latino Pride ✊
@wanderfull5829
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@paulgreen69212 жыл бұрын
Archie’s got on dat stinky pink. Tighten up in here! You know what I’m saying? PWG
@dwe2137 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@juliac96255 жыл бұрын
Legendary outfit
@skk52142 жыл бұрын
He checked his watch when he started. I'll bet everyone else did too.
@othercarib2 жыл бұрын
Wait he mentioned Canada at 1:40 - that's where I'm from. I wonder what town it was?
@deecook8393 Жыл бұрын
Was that a medley of his greatest hit?
@Brian-zp1df Жыл бұрын
Homie
@iselalaca50803 жыл бұрын
who are the Musicians?? They were great!
@sanchyswack
3 жыл бұрын
Thee Midnite Cruzzers from riverside california
@jeffertonalive85363 жыл бұрын
I wonder has Archie ever heard Young Homer Simpson's version.
Пікірлер: 110
Saw them at 17yo. Seared into my brain! I can't help it!
One of the top 5 most infectious grooves in vinyl history .. Thanks Archie !!
I love this guy. I’m from Houston, Texas too, and I “Tighten Up, when I hear this song”.
One of the coolest songs in history
@bsadewitz
2 жыл бұрын
make it mellow
This never gets old!! Bring back real music!
Archie Bell this my Shot... now if only the music of today can TIGHTEN UP...
Remember seeing Archie at the Stratosphere in Vegas at a open Mic night. ❤
I cannot tell you why, but I love this song. Alone, it has made Archie Bell immortal. Each one of us dreams of a little instant of immortality. Thank you, sir.
I dance a many a day to this song Thanks for the great memories thanks Archie❤❤❤❤
He looks SHARP in that baby pink suit!! Still got some dance moves too!! But best is his clear, strong voice and back up band!! At 62 this song brings back good memories!!
...!LOOK'N ALL SLICK N PINK 60'S AND 70'S STYLE...GREAT OL' ARCHIE BELL LOOK'N TOGETHER AND TIGHT!...
Love you, Archie, and the suit, too!!!❤️👍👏
@lindasloat2794
2 жыл бұрын
Pink suit is a knock out..
Good to see Archie still doing his thing! Classic!!!
@bessiepevey9561
6 жыл бұрын
T Wilson it is good to see him again. Old school I love it
@ADRYANBLAIR-zz9vj
3 жыл бұрын
HE. HAS. A. FEW LIVE ( VIDEOS ) of. The. "" TIGHTEN. UP "" & Their. ALL. # ONE .............💯
@hillsidedweller656
3 жыл бұрын
We can dance just as good as we want! 🔥😄
@justinquaylepate1358
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%
We all need to tighten up that's how we roll in H/Town
Tighten up warm up get ready 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼💯💯💯💯🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵classic
Grew up listening to classics like this! Mom and Dad playing us music from theIr childhood. This was AWESOME!
Archie was stationed in K town in Germany just before I rotated back to CONUS in summer of 68 I heard he got orders for Nam where he was wounded . Still love this song , thank you for your service bro . 💪 Army Strong
@jonkline709
7 ай бұрын
Ya been there first time pirmasiens 2nd time budigien
@johntaormina1084
7 ай бұрын
@@jonkline709 pirmassens ? I used to go TDY if my memory serves me right that city wasn't too far from French Border !
Thank you Archie. We love you to bits.
Purple heart recipient and still rocking.
LOVE YOU, ARCHIE!!🤩🤩
We Love You Cousin Archie 🥰
Old boy still got it, that's a good thing.
This was music...when I was a teen. :-)
“…from Huston, Texas!”
Yes, great to see that Archie is still at it. Such a great friggin song!!!
@algolightly115
5 ай бұрын
❤ A-men!!!❤
this song is the revolution of music
Good to see people still tightening up.
A vision in Pink. Whatta guy.
Groove pazzesco, impossibile rimanere fermi.
Sound even better live💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
Always loved the racially diverse musicians of this group. Just a bunch of guys coming together to make good music !
Now Archie Bell was the best🥰🥰🥰🥰
Kudos to Archie , thanks for your Service Sir
This song is still beach party hot! 🏖
Dope track they definitely got down as a band
there he is the real deal ARCHIE BELL
Yasss baby doing the tighten up now😂
This is what music is supposed to sound like !!!!! I just can’t help but move to the MUSIC . Yes for real . Thank you
@ADRYANBLAIR-zz9vj
3 жыл бұрын
CHILD. HOOD & TEENAGE ( MEMORIES ) -- from. COOKOUTS. to. DANCE. CLUBS - 😁 💯
No racismsiz. Great song.
I love Archie Bell and the Drells for life I grew up listening to Mommy play his music especially Tighten Up and Lets Groove.
Brings back alot of high school memories.
never get old this music
My hero.
This is the song that unlocked my musical inclination and passion. I heard a band play it live at age 8. I now play various instruments all due to the way this song was presented live to me as a child. Forever grateful for my gods given talent... My musical ear at such a young age... and this tune !!
@jimmyjaymonte9611
4 жыл бұрын
much love to the music and the pioneers that did it first!!
@Mayjah_flexx
3 жыл бұрын
💯💪🏾best comment hands down
❤ These guys 🔥🔥🔥
Yeah that 😼can still tighten it up baby!!!🤠🎶💯
Dances in the gym! I lived it and love it!
Love it.
One of my favorites
True legend right there. Great band also!
These guys are good ! Awesome talent and everyone is having fun.
Love you Archie!!! Still play it, and I still get up and dance!!!
Glad to see this, the brother is still a badd-ass in every sense.
He's got his Pimp Suit on🕺🕺🕴️🕴️🕴️🕴️🕺🕺🕺
Love this guy!
ECCLESIASTES 12:13
What a legend and classic ARCHIE BELL
Best song in the world
And I've been doing the (4 ) Corners, all this time.. lolol... 🖐🤣💃🕺
@Justmaiben
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not the tighten up dance we used to do!! LOL!! I don't know what ours was called!!!
Where the Drells, Archie?! Those smiles and dance moves are missed!
Shocking that all the people in the first row arnt dancing their buts off.... If I was there I wouldnt be able to stand still. I would probably jump on stage and "act a fool" with Archie.
@randallmiller8238
2 жыл бұрын
No doubt!
❤❤❤
Sunday tighten up making it mellow. Ah yeah!!❤ August 15th 2021
Great song to dance to...
I dont like soul genre but man, they do great music.
Great song love it.
Wish the others that was with him on stage
I've recorded with this famous man. I'm J.R. the real music 🎵🎵 man
Vocals are low in the mix. These guys always so good. ❤❤❤
🙏
Archie, what time is it? Time to tighten up:)
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow
H-Town
the hip Pastor David Manning....they look like brothers....lol....
Part 1 and Part 2, still have the 45
Salute, to the mostly Latinos musicians. As always they bring true style to the original arrangement.
@Anthony-qb2gr
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir thank you, Latino Pride ✊
@wanderfull5829
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Archie’s got on dat stinky pink. Tighten up in here! You know what I’m saying? PWG
Sweet!
Legendary outfit
He checked his watch when he started. I'll bet everyone else did too.
Wait he mentioned Canada at 1:40 - that's where I'm from. I wonder what town it was?
Was that a medley of his greatest hit?
Homie
who are the Musicians?? They were great!
@sanchyswack
3 жыл бұрын
Thee Midnite Cruzzers from riverside california
I wonder has Archie ever heard Young Homer Simpson's version.
Wish the sound quality was better
And I thought Prince put on a good show.
Hey....Where are the dancin' Drells?
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