Heyy Jayy....oh you made me laugh. Most reactors that I have watched react to this song have always thought that the members of Wild Cherry were black. They react to the beginning of the song like you did but I've never heard any of them say that they thought that the lead singer was a female. Oh gosh, you're so cute. Thanks for your reaction and the laugh. Take care and.be well. Peace.

@sarablack2547

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was expecting her to say.i never for a moment thought anyone would think it was a woman 😁

@taniaPBear

2 жыл бұрын

You took the words out of my mouth, lmao.

@Arandomperson_online

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣 I know I’m stumped 🤔 myself 😂

50 yrs later...we're still groovin to this song!

This is why you get out of bed every day!!!!! Finding gold that you thought you had already found but you really hadn’t!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️ So says Austin Tx!!!! 😎🍸

The 70s were a fantastic time to grow up - we had all the best music from the 60s, 70s (& 80s teen years). We were allowed to be kids who played hard and who sang and danced to all different genres of music!

@jenniferfoster1692

2 жыл бұрын

100%!!

@phillipblades6784

2 жыл бұрын

Bingo! You took the words right out of my mouth.

Wild Cherry, the pride of Steubenville, Ohio.

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

Is that right

@tedsmith7814

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Them and Dean Martin.

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedsmith7814 oh wow haven’t did dean Martin yet

@MrSmartAlec

2 жыл бұрын

Yep - I grew up right across the river in Weirton. Dad was from Steubenville. Wild Cherry, pre Funky Music, was at clubs up and down the Ohio river at the time.

"A woman" .. 🤣 .. That's original .. Most reactors thought the singer was black ..

People were SHOCKED to see a group of white guys singing this. Awesome Song!

This was the jam back in the day when it first came out and all of the dance floors were filled with people from all races, colors, nationalities & ethnicities!!! As a matter of fact whenever it is played today people still get up and jam to this track!!! Thanks Jayy!!! 🙂

I would like a box of the expression you had on your face for Christmas! Fun one, Jayy. Happy holidays.

Without seeing, some have mistaken this to James Brown. This is a true live performance film but overdubbed with studio version. Hot Chocolate is another band you should do a reaction to. :)

Jayy gonna get funky now lol

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Yes! Wild cherry! Most people think that he's black... even though the lyrics said that he's white. Shout out to Steubenville!!!

@s.mcpherson6354

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've seen tons of reactors be surprised the singer was white, but never that he was a guy. The look on her face was priceless.

Hilarious. The chorus goes, "play that funky music, white boy", but Jayy thought it was a woman. Priceless.

Good song good reaction

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Lolololol.....its ok girl!!! We don't know until we research, right? Love this era, grew up in it and still love !!!!

The story behind this song is amusing. As others have said, this band is from Stubenville, Ohio. They were playing a show in (I believe) Cleveland, and they were a rock and roll band. The funky disco sound was the latest thing, and the crowd wasn't loving their straight-ahead rock sound. A guy in the crowd (a person of color) shouted to the band to "Play that funky music, white boy" and a legendary song idea was born. If you listen closely to the lyrics of this song, the story is in there.

First time I heard the vocal I thought it was Stevie Wonder. Doh! Before “Doh” was a thing.

Read that the singer said this song is based on an actual interaction with a female concert goer, when they played rock, she yelled out “play some funky music whiteboy” …he went home and wrote this song funky…

He's singing about himself. He's the funky white boy. 😄

Aww... the Disco Era (Mid-to-Late 70s to Early 80s)

That look on your face.... Priceless😘🤘❤... Happy Holidays Beautiful young lady!!!

Always love your genuine reactions 💕

Well, Vanilla Ice did a version. Is that the woman you speak of?

@imweakfordeaky

2 жыл бұрын

Ha !

@MamaNaeNae

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤜🏼🤛🏼

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea lol

You had me laughing as well that was awesome.

If you were a band and playing a bar, club or tavern back in the 80s you had better know this song and when you started playing it the dance floor would fill up

This song is a great one..

It was played in every Strip club I ever went to back in the day. 🦕🤣😜🐊🌞🌴🌴

this was such a great jam. I love it. 🥰

Time to put your Boogie shoes on and play the Jay Gillies Band! Southside shuffle Live! Ready? Adios 🤠🇺🇸🏈🐎🇺🇸✌️

Wow!!!!:🤩

Another great song

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

A banger!

@shanenolan8252

2 жыл бұрын

@@THEJAYYSHOW definitely

in my best Keven Hart, I WASN'T READY for you to say woman🤣🤣🤣🤣 when I was totally expecting WHITE 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣🤣🤣 I've been conditioned apparently🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ Love your reaction!!

I think Vanilla Ice whenever I hear this, lol. Awesome reaction Jayy.

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

Why so?

This was from a time and place where music had no color and great musicians of all races were united by a language of music and love.

Just know I love you like I love myself....good find on this one JaYY..!

All your reactions should be da funk!

Hi Jayy love your reactions lol😂👍❤️❤️

*I wasn't expecting that. Many ppl say "I always thought they were black". But I've never heard anyone say they thought it was a woman. LOL*

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

I did lol Some of the vocals made me think that lol

@stephanieclark9849

2 жыл бұрын

@@THEJAYYSHOW When you were like "wait" and had that look, I thought "okay, she's gonna say "These are white guys?"I was taking a drink when you said you always thought it was a woman. I laughed while taking a drink, choked, and water came outta my nose. LOL

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephanieclark9849 lol I feel so embarrassed

@stephanieclark9849

2 жыл бұрын

@@THEJAYYSHOW Naw, don't be embarrassed. You were the 1st person I watched this morning, got me to laugh, and set the mood for the day in the best way. Rock on sista! \m/

this song had a cover by Sly and the Family Stone.

Ayyy this is lit!!!!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

LOVE YOU ❤️

Oh that song brings back memories. I was beaten to that song every day in junior high school because I was the only white boy 🤣🤣🤣

Hahaha! 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 face - 1:10 〈🤣ノ Adorable!

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

That was hilarious seeing you react to the fact that it was guy and not a woman. I know people who thought it was a black guy who because it's funk. The song chorus tells you who is singing but it seems to get overlooked because of the sounds. lol

Please do LET THERE BE ROCK LIVE AT THE RIVER PLATE AC/DC

BANGER 👍😂

Guuuurl!😆💀

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

This one is a treasure

You would like Black Oak Arkansas Jim Dandy

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm Would I?

@MrFrankenass

2 жыл бұрын

@@THEJAYYSHOW I would hope so, Black Oak Arkansas was a huge influence in the 70's, there would be hundreds of thousands at their concerts, They played the huge crowds at California Jam and August Jam,

@MrFrankenass

2 жыл бұрын

@@THEJAYYSHOW You can watch and decide for yourself ;-)

@tedsmith7814

2 жыл бұрын

I dunno… it’s one of the worst songs I’ve ever heard. Sorry, but, it’s awful. I’ll still watch your video if you react, tho 😀

@MrFrankenass

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedsmith7814 You are entitled to your opinion, but the Album went Platinum and sold more than five million copies

Rob Parissi is the singer, guitarist and wrote the song.

Great song

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

Lol, I've yet to run across a reaction that's not a surprise lol. To borrow a phrase from the younger generation, the "taco meat" gotsta go lol. I was in junior high when this came out, and I'm glad it went lol.

Best performance was on marv giffin

❤😂❤😂😊

To me another shocking Vid is Bread and Butter by The Newbeats. I laugh so hard when I first seen this Vid.

💃💃💃💃❤️👍

It's OK, I have had trouble myself sometimes telling gender by voice. It has happened to me on the phone. They might say yes Ma'am, or ask my name and call me Ruth instead of Bruce. That's right. "They call me Bruce." (Movie 1982) And sometimes Ruth.

Yah, I know right?

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

You know,it kinda freaks me out a little so many people are just now discovering the music that raised me.If you have heard it you should have gotten it when he said play that funky music WHITE BOY.LOL

they were great!!! Jayy, if you get time, please listen to; Zach Williams, Dolly Parton - There Was Jesus , In think you will really like it, thanks

You be surprised

This is good, but it's unfortunate that the clip doesn't show the black members of the band who made up the horn section. Visually, it would have been a great way to further emphasize the cultural and racial mosaic that existed back during that era. Many of us loved and played each others' music. Thanks, Jayy! Great reaction!

@cindyshawver9986

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.....i like the other version better.....especially the twirling part !!.....LOL

jayy [george michael and whitney houston [if i told you that ]

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

??

high tenor and low alto are the same range, right?

I thought they were black 😂 hey beautiful jayy 💜

Alright, JAYY! Now that you've heard the original...check out Prince's live version. kzread.info/dash/bejne/foKmo6ibY6yYmtY.html

Haha Jayy, Great reaction! But did you think it was a white or black gal cuz most people think this is a black dude

The recorded version is better. For first time listens, stay away from Midnight Special. 😁❤️

When I was little I thought they were black as well

Back before autotune, a time when real musicians played instruments and sung live.

When I WAS little I thought wild cherry was BLACK to

Haha…. I thought you were gonna say you thought it was a brother!!! A woman????

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was lol

A woman ? What tha what !!!!

That's a white boy lol

The band came in middle seventy, Could be there only big hit.

Well ....he does have an Afro...... just saying

Some white boys can sing. You also have nice lips.

A woman ??? 😂😂😂😂

Wait for it thought it was a woman WHAT!! Supposed to be a Black dude every person would have lost the bet!

U thought that was a chick? What does that mean about every other thing you think about by life?

A woman? Hillary Clinton, Joy Behar or Maxine Waters never fronted a band.

You surprised me when you said woman and not black person. The words play that funky music white boy not woman is a big clue.

Say what you really thought you didn't think they were white, lol. Why would anyone be offended I don't get that? If you think they sound black but they're really white and you mention it it's no big deal.

You thought that it's a woman?. Most guys thinks that his black.

A woman? Haha. Most people are surprised to discover that he is a white guy, but you thought he was a woman. So funny.

Nooooooo. You thought it was a black band. Be honest. Everybody did

@THEJAYYSHOW

2 жыл бұрын

No I thought it was a girl when I heard it I don’t base voices off of color I was taught talent don’t have a color

Aint it surprising to black people that they realize funk? Music was started by white people

Wild Cherry sounds nothing like a woman??