"What Does It Take" is a song you can play on a loop 24/7, and never tire of listening to it.

@vaman5591

Жыл бұрын

Ima do that right now! Peace out

@kennethlatham3133

Жыл бұрын

Hell yes, it is!

@Karmen2010

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs ever

@edgehabitat

Жыл бұрын

And dance and dance.

@patrickkelcey2435

Жыл бұрын

An Aussie band named The Revelaters (I think that's how it's spelt) also recorded this and it's also very listenable

Junior Walker is truly Unsung. What a talented, gifted and impactful artist of Americana. Unheralded. Unsung.

@fredajordan5704

2 жыл бұрын

Unmatched, what a huge talent.

@Chosen1-561

25 күн бұрын

Yes he is truly unsung, one of the greats

All my life I listened to this song, since the 70s and until now I could see who played that great sax, RIP Junior, thank you.

He's buried in my hometown of Battle Creek, MI. Small, humble marker for such a legendary musician.

@seizethedayandlive

2 жыл бұрын

Oh damn. I hope he lived a happy life; incredible music; he will be missed.

@sugardoll7900

2 жыл бұрын

Honey let me know I'm just so sad thank you I'm feeling this

@joescott6178

2 жыл бұрын

He's a roadrunner.

@eddieradford113

2 жыл бұрын

What year did he pass away

@carlwilliams737

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry. His music is his memorial

One of the best songs of all time. Jr Walker is missed!

@corrynthiaiam9205

5 жыл бұрын

I bet 2nd one is shotgun

@Suzyfromtheblock

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder where the other guys were his original group

@eliasgolf2024

4 жыл бұрын

Clearly one of the best songs ever.

@Tony-mh3dm

Жыл бұрын

You can still listen to his songs. His sings are still here.

@malfred5434

Жыл бұрын

Junior walker and The All Stars. Is His Original Group

Words can not describe how Great Junior was.

@miraculus7

5 жыл бұрын

I know that's right

@antoineemory6772

4 жыл бұрын

THESE EYES WAS MY FAVORITE JAM FROM JUNIOR.

@eliasgolf2024

4 жыл бұрын

I tried, I tried, I tried, every way I could...

@Tony-mh3dm

Жыл бұрын

Ah come on

@elizabethdixon1009

Жыл бұрын

All I can say he was very underated and Motown didn't give him that platform like some of the big time Legends. Mr. Walker was a Legend and a genius Continue to R.I.P.,Mr. Walker.

Junior Walker is the greatest saxophone player that ever lived! Nobody needs me to tell them that though! Legend!🎷

@theccpisaparasite8813

2 жыл бұрын

No, not even close, but still a damn good one. I'd take 'trane, Bird, Coleman Hawkins, or Sonny Rollins over him easily. Thats only a partial list of players that are top of the game. They could play anything infinite creative. When the Stones were looking for the best in the business, they went for Sonny and were almost too intimidated to ask him. Anybody who knows anything about saxophone knows that these guys are absolute legends

@Tony-mh3dm

Жыл бұрын

Ummm NOT

@ricardocorbie6803

Жыл бұрын

It’s all subjective, but yeah I agree with you!! ❤❤❤❤ Love me some Junior Walker!!

@drwhatson

Жыл бұрын

They are all Jazz musicians - Jr. Walker never claimed to be. He was a Soul musician like King Curtis and session man Mike Terry and in that regard ranks among the all-time greats.

@bbb8997

Жыл бұрын

@@theccpisaparasite8813 but could they sing ? Jr had a sound that you knew instantly was him. when foreigner went looking for a sax player on "urgent" they got Jr. Jr's songs will be around when all technical jazz players are only remembered by musical snobs. listen to Boots Randolph wailing on REO Speedwagon's "Little Queenie" . no disrespect to jazz greats, I have original lps of all you mentioned & a zillon more. multi cd boxsets too. guitar legendary slinger Roy Buchanan covered Jr's "Hot t Cha" on his live stock album. Check it out. btw/ Paul Desmond, Sonny Stitt should be on your list.

Jr. Was so underrated as a singer.xThe man could blow. As well blow the sax. Love me some JR.

@anthonytaylor7928

Жыл бұрын

Did u hear Dave say. One of the most distinctive sounds in popular music? There is nothing underrated bout that comment what a dumb comment why do folks use the word underrated on KZread

Man , Jr walker was truly something special , he is without a doubt one of the greatest sax 🎷 players ever, he’s in there with don myrick , Grover Washington jr ,to name a few 🫶🏿

Jr. Walker and this song plus "Roadrunner" have kept rocking for almost 50 years now and I'm still doing a few steps at age 80. Many thanks, brother, you taught this Chinese-American brother how to keep the rhythm going and that's saying a lot for a Chinese soul brotha.......(smile).

Junior Walker got it all. What a man, what a talent.

I love this song! Even in May of 2024!

Rest in peace junior Walker one of the baddest saxophonist there was

@jesavino1255

11 ай бұрын

What a great Talent.

He really was the greatest Sax player ! Superb !

@fredajordan5704

3 жыл бұрын

Dennis SMith : Absolutely. Simply divine.

@cecenicolevnuzb7388

4 ай бұрын

YEEEESSSSSS rest in HEAVEN King Junior walker i miss him and his beautiful music he played a beautiful saxophone ❤❤️🎶🎵🙏🏾👍🏽🌹

The man was such an influence on the Motown sound.

@johnreed9050

2 жыл бұрын

When I think Motown this song comes to mind

When you heard "Shotgun" on the radio you just had to get up and dance.

When the "Big Man" . . . Clarence Clemons opened his club in Red Bank, NJ . . . his first guest act was Jr. Walker and the All Stars!!! Clarence put me on the guest list and Laura and I danced the night away!!! I'll never forget!

This guy's contribution to Foreigner's single Urgent is unbelievable. It struck me from the first time i heard it and still now. Crazy genius musician.

@toyahill4151

Жыл бұрын

I was shocked I remember hearing urgent song my mother always has that radio plus singing urgent so urgent!

@frankmorris2603

Жыл бұрын

@@toyahill4151 Incredible track.

@davidbaldwin1591

Жыл бұрын

Also 1984's hit: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnefrJeld7PXdtY.html

I was driving somewhere and had the 60s channel on my radio and Junior Walker came on playing his fabulous song what does it take to win your love for me and I had forgotten just how wonderful that song was and what a great talent he was. I wish I could have met him he seemed to be so humble but truly one of the greatest musicians to live in this world.

The most soulful sax i’ve ever heard. I first heard Junior Walker in 1970 at a roller skating rink in Brooklyn New York and his music made me feel so alive. I still listen to him today.

@lastnamefirst4035

Жыл бұрын

At a roller skating rink

@sufyanah

Жыл бұрын

Was it at Empire?

wow what a gem. ..Junior Walker a gift on my lifetime

This song brought the 60’s into the 70’s. This is so awesome!!❤

Junior strutted his stuff like a man and played that funky music whilst my boys were over there in viet nam being wiped out ..sad tme for the Vietnamese and this fellas meanwhile I was simply living my life virtually ignorant of just what was really happening over where 70,000 never did come back..what a pity..thanks to junior,Wilson pickett,otis,Jackie Wilson etc made us so happy..

@randyelliott9152

4 жыл бұрын

Marvin Gaye.....

@jalebjaba1487

3 жыл бұрын

Curtis Mayfield,Marvin Gaye ,Smokey ,The Motown Review was being played there religiously.

@teresagarcia5315

3 жыл бұрын

That Vietnam Crazy was horrific! For their civilians/our soliders&families

@timbarnes3581

3 жыл бұрын

@@jalebjaba1487 Don't forget the Animals "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" a Vietnam Vet favorite

This is music, pure unaided talent. Junior was soooo good and the Late Night Band as well, live and unfiltered. “Artists” today can’t touch this.

I am sorry I did not get introduced to this great sax player in my life . His style and tone incredible !

One of the best sax players of all time.

who remembers watching this when it first aired back in '85?

@KevXRDuke

3 ай бұрын

Before Dave became a curmudgeon.

That was when Dave Letterman's show was the best show on any channel !!! I used to hurry home from 2nd shift just to catch his show. He brought the biggest talent to tv and the American people loved him for it !!!!❤

@KevXRDuke

3 ай бұрын

One of my customers was a producer of Dave's show on NBC. I bartended on the Jersey Shore. Dave is also a Fraternity Brother. He was going to take my friend on I backstage to meet him. Unfortunately he had to leave immediately after the show. Actually we were in no shape to meet him. We went to McSorleys Ale House and had a few before the show. They served you like 5 mugs at a time. George Carlin was the guest and like the oldest Brownie or Girl Scout. The show was taped around 5. We took the train back home and prepared to watch it. Obviously we kept on drinking, we passed out and missed it. My buddy, who I still talk to or text everyday still has a copy of it.

In very VERY loving memory of the ONE & ONLY Mr. Junior Walker (1931 - 1995 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).

@cecenicolevnuzb7388

4 ай бұрын

NO NEVER FORGOTTEN THIS COMMENT HAD ME TEARING UP RIGHT NOW 🌹🙏🏾🎵🎶❤️💖✨ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MAN HE WILL ALWAYS BE EXTRAORDINARY AND SPECIAL HIS MUSIC FOREVER LIVES ON

Possessed a pretty solid altissimo register, as well. Gone much too soon. Thanks for the post, Don.

He just looks so happy in this video.

Oh the memories . . . cruising my high school with Shotgun blasting and later on this song came out and it was another top hit. RIP Jr Walker, we miss the hell out of you.

Junior Played put together One of the Great Sax Solo's in Rock history! Foreigner's Urgent

Mr. Jr. Walker is a musical genius and the best Saxophone player that ever existed in the world. I credit the Motown staff for their legacy of having this artist on their team. Motown legends like Mr. Walker will be a part of music history forever.

Old School Classic Love it RIP Junior Walker, your music lives in our hearts forever

What does it take - '85! Great live version. Sounds just as good as the 1969 what does it take! Thanks for sharing

@corrynthiaiam9205

5 жыл бұрын

You should see him performing Shot gun

@paulinechapman9319

3 жыл бұрын

Please check out the version by Paul Carrack...will blow you away..no jiving...🇨🇦🇨🇦

@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulinechapman9319 cool will check it

@MN-dv8wc

Жыл бұрын

Summer of 69 Monroe Mich. CKLW Motown great days .

@theresap.3305

Жыл бұрын

@@paulinechapman9319 it’s a nice version, but Jr.’s has amazing “soul” vibes. I would take a drive listening to Paul’s jazz version. With Jr.’s, it makes me want to dance.

If this song doesn't do ya, nothing ever will

Love Junior Walker.

Junior Walker, Fabulous!!!🎀

When late night was REAL . Great music 😊

Great memories....Junior great Sax player....will be missed!

Jr walker will never die he lives on in our hearts and minds with his great music.

For all ‘soulies’ this man was and is a legend.

Love this "what does it take" & "These eyes"

So cool, what a show.

Killer! What an incredible talent!

As fresh as ever. Unforgettable sounds that touch your very heart and soul. ❤

My favorite oldie on my birthday oh hell yeah !!! What a birthday present Jr Walker badesst cat on the planet

The first time I bought an LP by Junior Walker (Whopper Bopper, Show Stopper) I was in a second-hand store in Chipata, Eastern Province, Zambia. I guess it must have been in the late '70s. Despite its poor condition, it has remained a great favorite.

This is what real talent looks like...RIP Brother Mixon (Jr. Walker). You definitely left your mark on the music world.

Great song, great band!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Junior Walker is absolutely awesome, nothing more to say!!

Man, Jr W. rock dat room

What a song. Music just does not come better than Junior walker and the all stars. Absolute fab. Just love this song. ❤

Junior is the Man for soul playing .

such a talented group.

I’m from Detroit, and this is the 1st video I have ever seen of Jr Walker live

I still remember my father who was also a professional sax player. Hearing this brings back memories of him when he would take me to band practice. Hearing the sax played.

The 70's everytime I hear this classic.

Unique sound! Love it!

I had a small radio I carried with me while living in the country on a farm..When this song came on when it first came out all the worries in the world would go away /..I was on cloud nine feeling so good... That awesome sweet sound from the sax first note...Lifted me high!!

@amandawade6148

3 ай бұрын

I love this!! I had my transistor growing up in the 60’s and this song always made me happy!!

Junior Walker -- PERFECTION!

sounds just as good as it did in 1969, greatest sax player. That little remix was great.

@fredajordan5704

3 жыл бұрын

Gloria Gill : I love this version even more...

Old school jam!!! Nothing like it . Rest in Peace Mr. Walker❤

I miss David Letterman he loved good music and always had Al Green on.

Goosebumps..all over just the best saxophonist and great tunes.

What a remarkable song! Not to mention Mr. Walker 💙.

Absolutely one of the greatest and one of my all-time favorites! I am so happy I got to see him in person in Atlanta in 1979, that appearance made my life complete

AWESOME!

Isso sim é talento, sem inventar sem querer ser mais ou maior que ninguem , um talento nato tanto pra tocar qto pra cantar ... Jr Walker sensacional ❤️😍

Todo un Saxofonista Jr Walker The Best. What Does It Take. Simplemente Genial 👍🎼

I Love this song♡

@mikevolpe5995

2 жыл бұрын

Daiane, so do I. Great song!

💚💛 Mr. Junior Walker RIP I loved his music even as a child.

Outstanding

Love love this song takes me back to my early teens Happy memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

God bless him xxxx a true star xxx

My man! Waaay underrated!!

Look at the band just grooving. This song makes you move. Your body can't help it.

Such Soul!!!

Always love his sax playing you can feel the emotions Rest In Peace your great gift will always be remembered.

Legendary sound

One of the better saxophonists I've ever heard - EVER

How cool that one of the greatest rock band singers of all time is content to stand in the shadow of Junior just to play some tambourine.

I LOVE ❤️ THIS SONG. THIS ONE IS FOR YOU BABE I MISS YOU SO MUCH. R. I. P. 🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎶💞💃💃💃💃💃💋💋💋

God, how good is this!?! Incredible.

Love the soulful Mr Walker. Dare you to listen to “Shotgun” anytime and not dance! Isn’t possible 😁Thank you to Junior, who contributed joy to this world with his music.

Thank you for posting this I love his tone 👍

Man, you can tell that band was having a blast. They were rocking.

I hope, I really hope that the man knew how much listening joy he brought to scores of people. God bless him.

Memories. God bless you Mr Walker

I saw him 1971 in stretford at the Village with Edwin Starr. Unforgettable❤❤

Trop bon!! superbe!!

@lessansculottes1498

2 жыл бұрын

En cherchant le sax original de Urgent de Foreigner, je me retrouve ici, no regrets !

I didn't know he died. Such a great talent. It's difficult to believe he'd be around 81 yrs old here in 2022.

The Saxophone is one of the Hardest instruments to play let alone master , Junior was the Master of that Tenor

Éstos vatos son lo máximo,lo disfrutamos en países qué ellos ni siquiera sé imaginan,lo máximo con su musica.

One of the Best Rockers and left his mark in music .

(from Bolivia) thanks to KZread his sound will never die !

I remember listening to him when I was a young teenager. This song always got me. I'd play it over and over lol

A bigger than life talent So under rated Great performance by all pro musicians Thx Dave L

I had the greatest pleasure seeing him at manchester odeon supporting the temptations, watching him being dragged from the stage still playing the sax was out of this world.