😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 or maybe they cant afford a nickle so they can't put that nickle in there hand
@dfayeanderson9398
8 ай бұрын
Probably stuck on the local!
@alexrothwell95922 күн бұрын
I love watching this video. Fantastic tune, wonderful and super singers !
@pj6111413 күн бұрын
Yes! I can feel the steam connecting rods and drivers smoothly moving on that train. It has got to Roll and this version does. This is a Wonderful soft version of the Duke Ellington Classic.❤ So many copies are not capturing the spirit.
@mikedrown272111 ай бұрын
The 1940's.... great music, clothes and cars...pure class!👍👏😊❤️🇺🇸
@60sAmethyst4 жыл бұрын
Black men have the deepest, most manly voices on the planet!!! Black women have the most beautiful, melodic singing voices on the planet... combined vocally, make beautiful MAGIC!!🎶🤴🏿🎙👸🏿🎶
@cadebecker2486 Жыл бұрын
This song is old as 1941 far as I know but I love it. Much better music than today's music.
@prairiesmokeliederman12845 күн бұрын
These guy are great. Love their version of Undecided too.
@pmm28063 жыл бұрын
I ‘m from Mexico🇲🇽 i just discovered this beauty of video!... I came 1st hypnotized by this handsome manly, elegant, sharp, man! His movements and his voice omg!, and the voices of the other singers the dresses of the girls so gorgeous all them, so cute the dancer girls, what happened with all that beauty on males and girls? All them looked so good, we need to bring back that taste, elegance, all that glamour and pride on the looks... I love the fashion of 30s,40s & 50s... it was funny/silly the rolling of the eyes on the girls, I guess it was the way to do it on those years, perhaps was to show a lot of joy... beautiful.
@teuiraz4 жыл бұрын
LYRICS: You must take the "A"-Train To go to sugar hill way up in Harlem If you miss the "A"-Train You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem Hurry - get on now it's coming Listen - to these rails a-humming - All board get on the "A"-Train Soon You will be on sugar hill in Harlem You take your baby to Harlem You're bound to find a hole Up on Sugar Hill Where everyone's having a solid ball You board that "A" train and then You ride till you dig this number One forty five street where all the cats meet Posing on stroll, bopsters really in there Bararurap baradurure That's the riff that the bands all play It's groovy the hepcats say Then you know that you're in Harlem You got to get off that "A" train And you will have a thrill, yeah If you're looking for rhythm You'll find it on Sugar Hill Now that you know just how to get up Just dig up a nickel and you've got your fare If you want to go to happy Harlem You take the "A" train that goes uptown and ride ride ride Wait until you get on Sugar Hill You jump for joy till you get your fill Have you got your nickel in your hand? Then hurry don't you miss that train, oh man You must take the "A" train To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem Better hurry get aboard the train
@K0g11
3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@adrianhenrique4277
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lyrics I'm studying English through songs and I couldn't find the complete lyrics of this beautiful song
@ItsAhex5 жыл бұрын
best version of the song imo
@johnny9402
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly facts
@aarontheperson6867
3 жыл бұрын
the smile on the dudes face is contagious, i love it
@aznmozez2214
3 жыл бұрын
This one and the one where they were on the train are tied for me. This one for the lyrics and the other one for it’s powerful sound and they play on a train ;)
@dazeja
3 жыл бұрын
Better than the Duke's????
@mrstep2me9 жыл бұрын
The girls are superfine!
@JimmyConway6011 жыл бұрын
"where everyones havin a solid ball"....man if i were around back then i'd be hangin around Harlem!! so cool man!!
@NoRockinMansLand2 ай бұрын
One of my favorite songs of all time, I can't stop coming back to this song!
@katinkers13 жыл бұрын
good music transcends time. feel me
@greekfreak14362 жыл бұрын
I have no clue why this video makes me so unreasonably happy
@UriahD853 жыл бұрын
Damn I'm digging the slangs in this song dynamite ain't it.
@capchassuck3 жыл бұрын
This song got stuck in my head today and i started singing in public confusing ppl around me!
@KKZZNNN Жыл бұрын
Thursday is the new Friday 🥦
@voldenuit17064 жыл бұрын
A hello from France, I love this music. when I'm a little sad, I put this piece on, and like a medicine, it's much better! Thank you for sharing ! - Un petit coucou de France, j'adore cette musique. quand je suis un peu triste, je me mets ce morceau, et comme un médicament, ça va beaucoup mieux ! merci pour ce partage ! -
@The-Friendly-Grizzly12 жыл бұрын
Those harmonies are amazing, aren't they?
@jankafka1535
8 ай бұрын
Of course they are.
@jankafka1535
8 ай бұрын
By 1:34 I usually pass out...
@ExaltedWarrior2 жыл бұрын
I'mmmm gonna take an airplaaaane, cauuuuse I don't really live that close to Harlemmmm...
@shurnepo10062 жыл бұрын
I discovered this song from a fallout fan film revelations. Best discovery I ever found on KZread.
@earltrombley764610 жыл бұрын
I love this group. I always heard these were the directions Duke Ellington gave Billy Strayhorn.
@edrussell5796
7 жыл бұрын
That's true but bear in mind that Strayhorn composed the music in 1939...the lyrics were penned by Joya Sherrill in 1944...
@LonnieCook-doowopsvoice
3 жыл бұрын
@@edrussell5796 When bass and lead singer Lee Gaines died in 1987 the New York Times reported this: Mr. Gaines also wrote lyrics for many songs, including Duke Ellington's ''Take the 'A' Train'' and ''Just A-Sitting and A-Rockin.'' facebook.com/doowopsvoice
@NETSY296
2 жыл бұрын
@@edrussell5796 No, she did not, actually. Lee Gaines did, the man pointing and smiling at you to get on the A train along with the others.
@paulogaviola55227 жыл бұрын
they sound ssooo good, damn. Do we still got folks that do this style nowadays?
@maimiehendersonmcdade3941
5 жыл бұрын
Don't think we do sadly
@roflmows
4 жыл бұрын
@@maimiehendersonmcdade3941 ofc we do, i'm only 39 and i'm white, and i loooove old jazz standards, duke and count basie, dizzy and cab, oscar peterson, billie and ella, and of course nat king cole :))
@MrRedOfSinope
4 жыл бұрын
no we don't
@ladondunson3452
4 жыл бұрын
I hope so
@HarakaPakataka
3 жыл бұрын
We got a lot of folks that could do this style, it's just that it's not a trend anymore. Immerse yourself in a community of performers. A lot of them can do these, but its not marketed as much as the trends nowadays.
@michellestevenson15633 жыл бұрын
Love this great old song and this particular version. It was one of my beloved dad's favourites and he would sing it at family get-togethers. Brings back great memories.
@JiveDadson6 жыл бұрын
The big guy wrote the song. He sang with the group for over 50 years.
@caydenkasongo3534
3 жыл бұрын
Lee gaines
@moondog50002000
3 жыл бұрын
thank you !
@brendanreicherter1493
3 жыл бұрын
Billy Strayhorn wrote this song. Gaines only wrote the lyrics.
@JiveDadson
3 жыл бұрын
@@brendanreicherter1493 True.
@CarmensProjects3 жыл бұрын
"I've never been north of Ninety-Sixth Street!" "Well, you must take the A Train Even farther than Harlem to northern Manhattan and maintain Get off at 181st, and take the escalator I hope you're writing this down, I'm gonna test ya later"
@SecondClass1
3 жыл бұрын
OMG I was trying to see if anyone was here from In The Heights, that's such a good reference. Never even knew it was from this
@DragonSinDmine
3 жыл бұрын
“I’m getting tested, times are tough on this bodega, two months ago somebody bought Ortega’s. Our neighbors started packing up and picking up and ever since the rent’s went up, it’s gotten mad expensive, but we live with just enough-“
@soulstrength13 жыл бұрын
Good Lord!! Now that was some great sangin'!!!
@cockeyedoptimista4 жыл бұрын
This is so great! The guys' wonderful smiles and voices: a complete knockout. It's heaven!
@keithbraham6438 Жыл бұрын
They sure can sing!!!!
@afihaileywibowo1095 Жыл бұрын
This song gets me out of bed, slowly discarding my sorrow
@donnakaysings5 жыл бұрын
Best version I've very heard!
@Dualaction093 жыл бұрын
They are real smooth
@MikeBlitzMag14 жыл бұрын
Impeccable vocal blend! The Delta Rhythm Boys were absolute masters of the group harmony idiom.
@atzeshaw436111 жыл бұрын
Such a splendid song for nice cuppa coffee in da mornin', no cigarette fo' sure. I'm so proud of my ancestors!
@parachuteguy39924 жыл бұрын
Who would dislike this?
@tomahawkboys1625
3 жыл бұрын
People who missed the A train
@stefanschutz51663 ай бұрын
Made my day! Best wishes from Amsterdam.
@stevenhartling42793 жыл бұрын
This is some smooth shit
@ApocalypseLater87 жыл бұрын
I love Harlem & I love how fast the A is. Stayed on 142nd last year. Hopefully 123rd this year.
@bennyjazzful11 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song sung by a truly unique & talented vocal group. Amazing sounds & so,so good!
@Jakerocksteady3 жыл бұрын
Those suits and that swagger. Too cool.
@cbrown8643 жыл бұрын
Impossible to watch without smiling ..thx for posting..
@liberte58474 жыл бұрын
Imagine the real impression on people at the time! Incredible,amazing, no words! BRAVO, an incredible MASTERPIECE in 35 millimeters by black singers! How terrific new age arriving! BRAVO! Emmanuel
@cockeyedoptimista
4 жыл бұрын
Emmanuel Viala Yes, I love this! The guys' wonderful smiles and voices: a complete knockout. It's heaven! Nice comments of yours.
@stevenowell2 ай бұрын
Priceless treasure
@wolwerone14 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!! what kind of harmony and voices....:)
@sofiztykat11 жыл бұрын
This was musicianship of the highest order, and fun too.
@cockeyedoptimista
4 жыл бұрын
Peter Campbell Entertainment of the highest order. Such joy and giving and a brave performance. And the dancers. It's almost beyond words.
@kwick22043 жыл бұрын
salad bowls are popular in sugar hill up in harlem.
@11Kralle9 жыл бұрын
If someone would add the talent of the top100 artists since 1990 it would easily being outranked by this classic group itself.
@SnowUltra3 жыл бұрын
Man I've had this stuck in my head all day, but I don't want to listen to it too much and ruin it for myself either.
@matthewwilliams3643 Жыл бұрын
Best version
@deborahwilliams8972 Жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I'm 61 years old and God bless y'all soul I remember this music listen to my grandmother and my grandfather that looked just like you and I'm 61 years old and you are never going to die as long as I'm alive
@wdvnge3 жыл бұрын
How i feel like all the signers from this era sounded just amazing 😂 i havent rly heard a bad old school singer yet
@justatablet24202 жыл бұрын
Nobody today sounds like this.
@wandaclark60542 жыл бұрын
talent at it's best unlike todays so called talents.
@user-jx4ut8bx1i4 жыл бұрын
sooooo lovely
@one-re2ub2 жыл бұрын
This tune is so charming.
@philipgiarratano28362 жыл бұрын
The background voices are doing what the horns would do just great what a group,
@cristallee77154 жыл бұрын
Wow Did They Have All The Pretty Gals 😍😍😍😍😍 lol
@gregharris16996 жыл бұрын
Beautiful music, great counterpoint and harmonies.
@hannahbananagonilda4 жыл бұрын
He lookslike such a good guy!!
@nicky2coats20 күн бұрын
The chords in this bring years to my eyes. What happened to harmonies like this?
@johnnarez63963 жыл бұрын
Once again, great harmony never-ever- goes out of style.
@Dujfjfo3 жыл бұрын
If you don't enjoy this music you probably have no soul
@_Milcah_4 ай бұрын
I love this song ❤
@brewsjazzclub11 жыл бұрын
That's what they should show on the history channels! Thanks so much for the splendid upload!
@wandaclark60542 жыл бұрын
wow beautiful the god ole days
@RodrigoPissolato6 жыл бұрын
You must take the "A" train to go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem If you miss the "A" train You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem Hurry, get on, now it's coming Listen to those rails a-thrumming All aboard, get on the "A" train Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem You take your baby to Harlem - you're bound to find a hall Up on Sugar Hill - where everyone's having a solid ball You'll board that "A" Train, and then you ride 'til you dig this number: 145 Street where all the cats meet - more than on a stroll. Pops, they're really in there. (scat) That's the riff that the bands all play It's groovy the hep-cats say; then you'll know that you're in Harlem You got to get on that "A" Train, and you will get uphill If you're lookin' for rhythm, you'll find it on Sugar Hill. Now that you know just how to get up there Dig up a nickel and you got your fare If you want to go to happy Harlem You take the "A" Train that goes uptown And ride, ride, ride Wait until you get on Sugar Hill You'll jump for joy 'til you get your fill Have you got your nickel in your hand? Then hurry, don't you miss that train- oh man! You must take the "A" Train To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem Better hurry - get aboard that train!
@jcgeneva34765 жыл бұрын
Fabulous ! I love this so much 😍
@lolasavala31352 жыл бұрын
This was real music, it makes my heart feel joyful especially nowadays, I miss those beautiful days
@simhoon_ Жыл бұрын
Tnf
@여보세요
Жыл бұрын
목새금 알아요?
@Thomaschapmanbfc2 жыл бұрын
Born and raised Harlem, NY W112str between St.Nick 🔥 💪 🎯 💪 🔥
@moreblack7 ай бұрын
Even farther than Harlem to northern Manhattan and maintain Get off at 181st, and take the escalator I hope you're writing this down, I'm gonna test ya later
@marioginolinder22363 жыл бұрын
I like this Girls behind the Scene. 💃💃💃💃💃
@TJTHEFOOTBALLPROPHET3 жыл бұрын
The Pullman Porters Forever! We owe you everything!
@bron9174 Жыл бұрын
This played before a movie at alamo drafthouse and ive been looking for it since
@deborahwilliams8972 Жыл бұрын
Every time I'm sending back I'm having a drink I'll look at all the men and the talent that was overlooked and I'm 61 years old I'm quite sure they passed on to Glory but I want y'all to know I'm 61 years old and I'm here and I saw getting off the A train and I was born and raised in Chicago but I look at all my old videos and I love y'all and they stole your music because you was black and every time I pull a drink up I love your style yeah I was sexy and handsome and my grandfather God bless his soul you should dress just like y'all amen today train Deborah Williams Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
@andrewhoffmann2124 жыл бұрын
It's 4:55 a.m. and I got to just to hear this song again
@bettiboop42366 жыл бұрын
was für eine tolle version,gefällt mir
@dzulkafleysamad4980 Жыл бұрын
Great music❤
@alexauclair13 жыл бұрын
Been stuck in my head for days now
@plafkinfarms12 жыл бұрын
A unique group; nicely done. Roger Plafkin-Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan
@MentalLiberation2 жыл бұрын
Love this so much. I'm glad I found this!
@fjbutch10 жыл бұрын
Terrific sound and entertainment.....
@MrMannface4 жыл бұрын
Those women didn't eat all that B/ S like they have today, and didn't depend on fake hair and nails,just fit and feminine.
@24sweetroller73 жыл бұрын
A Pittsburgh born composer wrote the music for the song, Billy Strayhorn. Duke Ellington gave it the title when Billy was unsure about what to name the melody he had in his mind when he went to meet Mr. Ellington in New York when he was hired for the job as composer/ arranger. The Duke said "Look at the top of the page for the directions I gave you to get to my place: Take The A Train." The A Train, along with the rest of the Independent Subway System, opened for business on September 10, 1932. The IND is currently 88 years old is part of the New York City Transit Authority. In 1968, The NYCTA became part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
@joynagle11744 жыл бұрын
love it
@xrayqqq6 жыл бұрын
a frenzy of going suddenly to Lenox Ave is owning me!
@fjbutch10 жыл бұрын
How good was that !!!!...such great entertainment....
@moski3057 жыл бұрын
this my jam
@aisforamerica21854 жыл бұрын
love Duke but these gentlemen did well!
@user-jx4ut8bx1i4 жыл бұрын
Anyone, please give me the lyrics of this magnificent version of Take the A train. I am japanese and just fell in love with this lovely video and playing it all day through. But I can't hear what they are really saying... This version is not on Karaoke. But I deadly want to sing this song with them. Please!
@user-jx4ut8bx1i
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I could find him. What a lovely song!
@user-jx4ut8bx1i
3 жыл бұрын
@Fernan Schouffoer Thank you so much
@FrancescoLogozzo3 жыл бұрын
THIS is America
@andifyouhadtwocoats11 жыл бұрын
Getz me right in the mood!
@jordonism10 жыл бұрын
I really love this stuff
@earltrombley764611 жыл бұрын
Duke Ellington gave Billy Strayhorn directions to Harlem. Wrote a song about it.
@HMH0924 Жыл бұрын
You must take the "A" train to go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem If you miss the "A" train You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem Hurry, get on, now it's coming Listen to those rails a-thrumming All aboard, get on the "A" train Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem You take your baby to Harlem You're bound to find a hall Up on Sugar Hill where everyone's having a solid ball You'll board that "A" Train, and then you ride 'til you dig this number: 145 Street where all the cats meet more than on a stroll Pops, they're really in there (scat) That's the riff that the bands all play It's groovy the hep-cats say; then you'll know that you're in Harlem You got to get on that "A" Train, and you will get uphill yeah If you're lookin' for rhythm, you'll find it on Sugar Hill Now that you know just how to get up there Dig up a nickel and you got your fare If you want to go to happy Harlem You take the "A" Train that goes uptown And ride, ride, ride Wait until you get on Sugar Hill You'll jump for joy 'til you get your fill Have you got your nickel in your hand? Then hurry, don't you miss that train- oh man! You must take the "A" Train To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem Better hurry get aboard that train!
@strafrag16 ай бұрын
Nickle! Those were the days.
@bensspace14 жыл бұрын
i love this music
@지누야카톡읽어줘 Жыл бұрын
0:25 떨스데이 이즈 뉴프라이데이
@WhatYaReading3 жыл бұрын
Going to NYC Wednesday 😅😅. Wish I had a time machine to see it then.
Пікірлер: 359
The 19 dislikes must've missed The 'A' Train
@ghostface3000
2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣
@StreetSmartz
Жыл бұрын
Facts
@WAL_DC-6B
Жыл бұрын
Perfect comment for the dislikes!
@DrHappy12
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 or maybe they cant afford a nickle so they can't put that nickle in there hand
@dfayeanderson9398
8 ай бұрын
Probably stuck on the local!
I love watching this video. Fantastic tune, wonderful and super singers !
Yes! I can feel the steam connecting rods and drivers smoothly moving on that train. It has got to Roll and this version does. This is a Wonderful soft version of the Duke Ellington Classic.❤ So many copies are not capturing the spirit.
The 1940's.... great music, clothes and cars...pure class!👍👏😊❤️🇺🇸
Black men have the deepest, most manly voices on the planet!!! Black women have the most beautiful, melodic singing voices on the planet... combined vocally, make beautiful MAGIC!!🎶🤴🏿🎙👸🏿🎶
This song is old as 1941 far as I know but I love it. Much better music than today's music.
These guy are great. Love their version of Undecided too.
I ‘m from Mexico🇲🇽 i just discovered this beauty of video!... I came 1st hypnotized by this handsome manly, elegant, sharp, man! His movements and his voice omg!, and the voices of the other singers the dresses of the girls so gorgeous all them, so cute the dancer girls, what happened with all that beauty on males and girls? All them looked so good, we need to bring back that taste, elegance, all that glamour and pride on the looks... I love the fashion of 30s,40s & 50s... it was funny/silly the rolling of the eyes on the girls, I guess it was the way to do it on those years, perhaps was to show a lot of joy... beautiful.
LYRICS: You must take the "A"-Train To go to sugar hill way up in Harlem If you miss the "A"-Train You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem Hurry - get on now it's coming Listen - to these rails a-humming - All board get on the "A"-Train Soon You will be on sugar hill in Harlem You take your baby to Harlem You're bound to find a hole Up on Sugar Hill Where everyone's having a solid ball You board that "A" train and then You ride till you dig this number One forty five street where all the cats meet Posing on stroll, bopsters really in there Bararurap baradurure That's the riff that the bands all play It's groovy the hepcats say Then you know that you're in Harlem You got to get off that "A" train And you will have a thrill, yeah If you're looking for rhythm You'll find it on Sugar Hill Now that you know just how to get up Just dig up a nickel and you've got your fare If you want to go to happy Harlem You take the "A" train that goes uptown and ride ride ride Wait until you get on Sugar Hill You jump for joy till you get your fill Have you got your nickel in your hand? Then hurry don't you miss that train, oh man You must take the "A" train To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem Better hurry get aboard the train
@K0g11
3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@adrianhenrique4277
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lyrics I'm studying English through songs and I couldn't find the complete lyrics of this beautiful song
best version of the song imo
@johnny9402
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly facts
@aarontheperson6867
3 жыл бұрын
the smile on the dudes face is contagious, i love it
@aznmozez2214
3 жыл бұрын
This one and the one where they were on the train are tied for me. This one for the lyrics and the other one for it’s powerful sound and they play on a train ;)
@dazeja
3 жыл бұрын
Better than the Duke's????
The girls are superfine!
"where everyones havin a solid ball"....man if i were around back then i'd be hangin around Harlem!! so cool man!!
One of my favorite songs of all time, I can't stop coming back to this song!
good music transcends time. feel me
I have no clue why this video makes me so unreasonably happy
Damn I'm digging the slangs in this song dynamite ain't it.
This song got stuck in my head today and i started singing in public confusing ppl around me!
Thursday is the new Friday 🥦
A hello from France, I love this music. when I'm a little sad, I put this piece on, and like a medicine, it's much better! Thank you for sharing ! - Un petit coucou de France, j'adore cette musique. quand je suis un peu triste, je me mets ce morceau, et comme un médicament, ça va beaucoup mieux ! merci pour ce partage ! -
Those harmonies are amazing, aren't they?
@jankafka1535
8 ай бұрын
Of course they are.
@jankafka1535
8 ай бұрын
By 1:34 I usually pass out...
I'mmmm gonna take an airplaaaane, cauuuuse I don't really live that close to Harlemmmm...
I discovered this song from a fallout fan film revelations. Best discovery I ever found on KZread.
I love this group. I always heard these were the directions Duke Ellington gave Billy Strayhorn.
@edrussell5796
7 жыл бұрын
That's true but bear in mind that Strayhorn composed the music in 1939...the lyrics were penned by Joya Sherrill in 1944...
@LonnieCook-doowopsvoice
3 жыл бұрын
@@edrussell5796 When bass and lead singer Lee Gaines died in 1987 the New York Times reported this: Mr. Gaines also wrote lyrics for many songs, including Duke Ellington's ''Take the 'A' Train'' and ''Just A-Sitting and A-Rockin.'' facebook.com/doowopsvoice
@NETSY296
2 жыл бұрын
@@edrussell5796 No, she did not, actually. Lee Gaines did, the man pointing and smiling at you to get on the A train along with the others.
they sound ssooo good, damn. Do we still got folks that do this style nowadays?
@maimiehendersonmcdade3941
5 жыл бұрын
Don't think we do sadly
@roflmows
4 жыл бұрын
@@maimiehendersonmcdade3941 ofc we do, i'm only 39 and i'm white, and i loooove old jazz standards, duke and count basie, dizzy and cab, oscar peterson, billie and ella, and of course nat king cole :))
@MrRedOfSinope
4 жыл бұрын
no we don't
@ladondunson3452
4 жыл бұрын
I hope so
@HarakaPakataka
3 жыл бұрын
We got a lot of folks that could do this style, it's just that it's not a trend anymore. Immerse yourself in a community of performers. A lot of them can do these, but its not marketed as much as the trends nowadays.
Love this great old song and this particular version. It was one of my beloved dad's favourites and he would sing it at family get-togethers. Brings back great memories.
The big guy wrote the song. He sang with the group for over 50 years.
@caydenkasongo3534
3 жыл бұрын
Lee gaines
@moondog50002000
3 жыл бұрын
thank you !
@brendanreicherter1493
3 жыл бұрын
Billy Strayhorn wrote this song. Gaines only wrote the lyrics.
@JiveDadson
3 жыл бұрын
@@brendanreicherter1493 True.
"I've never been north of Ninety-Sixth Street!" "Well, you must take the A Train Even farther than Harlem to northern Manhattan and maintain Get off at 181st, and take the escalator I hope you're writing this down, I'm gonna test ya later"
@SecondClass1
3 жыл бұрын
OMG I was trying to see if anyone was here from In The Heights, that's such a good reference. Never even knew it was from this
@DragonSinDmine
3 жыл бұрын
“I’m getting tested, times are tough on this bodega, two months ago somebody bought Ortega’s. Our neighbors started packing up and picking up and ever since the rent’s went up, it’s gotten mad expensive, but we live with just enough-“
Good Lord!! Now that was some great sangin'!!!
This is so great! The guys' wonderful smiles and voices: a complete knockout. It's heaven!
They sure can sing!!!!
This song gets me out of bed, slowly discarding my sorrow
Best version I've very heard!
They are real smooth
Impeccable vocal blend! The Delta Rhythm Boys were absolute masters of the group harmony idiom.
Such a splendid song for nice cuppa coffee in da mornin', no cigarette fo' sure. I'm so proud of my ancestors!
Who would dislike this?
@tomahawkboys1625
3 жыл бұрын
People who missed the A train
Made my day! Best wishes from Amsterdam.
This is some smooth shit
I love Harlem & I love how fast the A is. Stayed on 142nd last year. Hopefully 123rd this year.
Wonderful song sung by a truly unique & talented vocal group. Amazing sounds & so,so good!
Those suits and that swagger. Too cool.
Impossible to watch without smiling ..thx for posting..
Imagine the real impression on people at the time! Incredible,amazing, no words! BRAVO, an incredible MASTERPIECE in 35 millimeters by black singers! How terrific new age arriving! BRAVO! Emmanuel
@cockeyedoptimista
4 жыл бұрын
Emmanuel Viala Yes, I love this! The guys' wonderful smiles and voices: a complete knockout. It's heaven! Nice comments of yours.
Priceless treasure
Wonderful!! what kind of harmony and voices....:)
This was musicianship of the highest order, and fun too.
@cockeyedoptimista
4 жыл бұрын
Peter Campbell Entertainment of the highest order. Such joy and giving and a brave performance. And the dancers. It's almost beyond words.
salad bowls are popular in sugar hill up in harlem.
If someone would add the talent of the top100 artists since 1990 it would easily being outranked by this classic group itself.
Man I've had this stuck in my head all day, but I don't want to listen to it too much and ruin it for myself either.
Best version
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I'm 61 years old and God bless y'all soul I remember this music listen to my grandmother and my grandfather that looked just like you and I'm 61 years old and you are never going to die as long as I'm alive
How i feel like all the signers from this era sounded just amazing 😂 i havent rly heard a bad old school singer yet
Nobody today sounds like this.
talent at it's best unlike todays so called talents.
sooooo lovely
This tune is so charming.
The background voices are doing what the horns would do just great what a group,
Wow Did They Have All The Pretty Gals 😍😍😍😍😍 lol
Beautiful music, great counterpoint and harmonies.
He lookslike such a good guy!!
The chords in this bring years to my eyes. What happened to harmonies like this?
Once again, great harmony never-ever- goes out of style.
If you don't enjoy this music you probably have no soul
I love this song ❤
That's what they should show on the history channels! Thanks so much for the splendid upload!
wow beautiful the god ole days
You must take the "A" train to go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem If you miss the "A" train You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem Hurry, get on, now it's coming Listen to those rails a-thrumming All aboard, get on the "A" train Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem You take your baby to Harlem - you're bound to find a hall Up on Sugar Hill - where everyone's having a solid ball You'll board that "A" Train, and then you ride 'til you dig this number: 145 Street where all the cats meet - more than on a stroll. Pops, they're really in there. (scat) That's the riff that the bands all play It's groovy the hep-cats say; then you'll know that you're in Harlem You got to get on that "A" Train, and you will get uphill If you're lookin' for rhythm, you'll find it on Sugar Hill. Now that you know just how to get up there Dig up a nickel and you got your fare If you want to go to happy Harlem You take the "A" Train that goes uptown And ride, ride, ride Wait until you get on Sugar Hill You'll jump for joy 'til you get your fill Have you got your nickel in your hand? Then hurry, don't you miss that train- oh man! You must take the "A" Train To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem Better hurry - get aboard that train!
Fabulous ! I love this so much 😍
This was real music, it makes my heart feel joyful especially nowadays, I miss those beautiful days
Tnf
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Жыл бұрын
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Born and raised Harlem, NY W112str between St.Nick 🔥 💪 🎯 💪 🔥
Even farther than Harlem to northern Manhattan and maintain Get off at 181st, and take the escalator I hope you're writing this down, I'm gonna test ya later
I like this Girls behind the Scene. 💃💃💃💃💃
The Pullman Porters Forever! We owe you everything!
This played before a movie at alamo drafthouse and ive been looking for it since
Every time I'm sending back I'm having a drink I'll look at all the men and the talent that was overlooked and I'm 61 years old I'm quite sure they passed on to Glory but I want y'all to know I'm 61 years old and I'm here and I saw getting off the A train and I was born and raised in Chicago but I look at all my old videos and I love y'all and they stole your music because you was black and every time I pull a drink up I love your style yeah I was sexy and handsome and my grandfather God bless his soul you should dress just like y'all amen today train Deborah Williams Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
It's 4:55 a.m. and I got to just to hear this song again
was für eine tolle version,gefällt mir
Great music❤
Been stuck in my head for days now
A unique group; nicely done. Roger Plafkin-Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan
Love this so much. I'm glad I found this!
Terrific sound and entertainment.....
Those women didn't eat all that B/ S like they have today, and didn't depend on fake hair and nails,just fit and feminine.
A Pittsburgh born composer wrote the music for the song, Billy Strayhorn. Duke Ellington gave it the title when Billy was unsure about what to name the melody he had in his mind when he went to meet Mr. Ellington in New York when he was hired for the job as composer/ arranger. The Duke said "Look at the top of the page for the directions I gave you to get to my place: Take The A Train." The A Train, along with the rest of the Independent Subway System, opened for business on September 10, 1932. The IND is currently 88 years old is part of the New York City Transit Authority. In 1968, The NYCTA became part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
love it
a frenzy of going suddenly to Lenox Ave is owning me!
How good was that !!!!...such great entertainment....
this my jam
love Duke but these gentlemen did well!
Anyone, please give me the lyrics of this magnificent version of Take the A train. I am japanese and just fell in love with this lovely video and playing it all day through. But I can't hear what they are really saying... This version is not on Karaoke. But I deadly want to sing this song with them. Please!
@user-jx4ut8bx1i
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I could find him. What a lovely song!
@user-jx4ut8bx1i
3 жыл бұрын
@Fernan Schouffoer Thank you so much
THIS is America
Getz me right in the mood!
I really love this stuff
Duke Ellington gave Billy Strayhorn directions to Harlem. Wrote a song about it.
You must take the "A" train to go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem If you miss the "A" train You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem Hurry, get on, now it's coming Listen to those rails a-thrumming All aboard, get on the "A" train Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem You take your baby to Harlem You're bound to find a hall Up on Sugar Hill where everyone's having a solid ball You'll board that "A" Train, and then you ride 'til you dig this number: 145 Street where all the cats meet more than on a stroll Pops, they're really in there (scat) That's the riff that the bands all play It's groovy the hep-cats say; then you'll know that you're in Harlem You got to get on that "A" Train, and you will get uphill yeah If you're lookin' for rhythm, you'll find it on Sugar Hill Now that you know just how to get up there Dig up a nickel and you got your fare If you want to go to happy Harlem You take the "A" Train that goes uptown And ride, ride, ride Wait until you get on Sugar Hill You'll jump for joy 'til you get your fill Have you got your nickel in your hand? Then hurry, don't you miss that train- oh man! You must take the "A" Train To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem Better hurry get aboard that train!
Nickle! Those were the days.
i love this music
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Going to NYC Wednesday 😅😅. Wish I had a time machine to see it then.