Gene Chandler is one of the few singers to achieve chart success spanning the doo-wop, rhythm & blues, soul & disco musical eras 50's-80's. His 2 biggest hits were "Duke Of Earl" & "Groovy Situation". But he recorded a lot of great songs such as "Just Be True", "Nothing Can Stop Me", "What Now," "Rainbow," "I Fooled You This Time," "Think Nothing About It," "A Man's Temptation," "To Be A Lover," "Bless Our Love", "You Can't Hurt Me No More" etc.

Gene is still the man when your #1 👍🇬🇧

I was a little girl when this song came out and my Mom played it to death!!! It's "Rainbow 65". Even at an early age I had an ear for great music and THIS ONE RIGHT HERE......!!!! NO WORDS...

@BigESmalls

7 ай бұрын

Same thing with my dad. Even now when I play it, it's on repeat forever, LOL.

The Duke of Earl. Go Gene

Gene "The Duke of Earl" Chandler!! Always put on a GREAT show!

No version is better than the original live version, Rainbow ´65!!!!

You MUST MUST MUST react to Rainbow 65 the Live version!!! Love it!!

@carameldiva5131

4 күн бұрын

That's the best version

This is one of the songs my mom played over and over.....I knew why then, I know why NOW! I was nine yrs old when this came out and mom played this on a 45 in record. Man, great memories.......miss you MOM....R.I.P. Glad y'all enjoyed it.

Original "Rainbow" was 1965 I think & it was LIVE from the Regal Theater in Chicago. LOVED IT!!

@ladycharliestallworth2280

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please do the that version.

@kopro-uma1258

2 жыл бұрын

Rainbow 65 is way much better

@darweshiblackwell2588

Жыл бұрын

Ra8nbow 62 rainbow 65 rainbow 80.65 is best one.

@rudolphbradshaw6124

Жыл бұрын

Tony Russi, this is Rainbow 65 the 2nd version of this song. The original was recorded live at The Regal Theater in Chicago in 1962

@rudolphbradshaw6124

Жыл бұрын

Tony Russi,the original came out 1962

Your asking how, why....because he's the Duke of Earl!

The LEGENDARY Mr Gene Chandler

This is my aunt's FAVORITE song and has made me and my two cousins promise to play this at her funeral. And she is/was dead serious!😂😂😂

That is some royalty there!!! The DUKE of Earl! Beautiful Gene! You are a master!!!!

Welcome to my world, I've been listening to Mr. Chandler forever!! "I just wanna reach out and touch you"❤😊

Yup, his live version though, it's fire.

The all time 80s summer picnic family reunion song that had everybody showing out, 8-800!

That wasn't the first rainbow that he made. It came later!!!! He actually made 3 rainbows. FACTS💯💯

Yes!! Y’all’s reacting like you did the second he begins is what I always tell my daughter. Of course, the man just totally kills. I want to say he was THE DUKE OF EARL which was early 60s. Thought I’ve heard probably a thousand times it still impacts me like I can’t explain! ✌️

Jay and the Americans 'Cara Mia ', or ' come a little bit closer , and this magic moment won't disappoint

@debitaylor2101

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they were my first concert. Jay just passed RIP

I see you two listening to oldies a lot and thought you would love working my way back to you by The spinners. it is a song that makes you want to get up and boogie lol. Love your show

Rainbow 65 live will mess with your mind!

Because he did it over in 1980, the original he did is live rainbow 65 in 1965.

True love music.

"Duke of Earl" by Gene Chandler

Love Gene Chandler! Great one, Folks!!!💗💗

This was first released in 1961, this one was released in 1980.

I wish Patty and Gene would've recorded together .they are so similar in styles .

You two are the best. You liked Alabama. Their song Closer you Get ,you will love

THIS is the song is was talking about. The flipside of Duke of Earl. This live version is fantastic.

@highpath4776

2 жыл бұрын

never heard this side in the UK to my memory.

This was Rainbow 65, you should hear his original which was recorded live at The Regal Theater in 1962

That's what I am talking about can you understand that THANKS FOR PLAYING THE WHOLE PART 1+2 THIS. THAT THANNG I LOVE ❤️😗 IT. MUSIC REALLY BRING OUT ALL KINDS OF THINGS IN PEOPLE JUST HAVE TO LISTEN TO THE WORDS AN DON'T LEAVE OUT OUR D J HE WRITE ✍️ FEELING IT TOO GREAT PC FOR EVER

I had forgotten about this one. Much appreciated. I have to add it to my Playlist.

Love him!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

Just one thang !!!! means it's like having lots of turbulence of the heat all kinds of things going on in your heart in this case I am going to say he is really feeling lots of Rainbows that Is then Can a person ever really feel that way today THAT THING IS CALL PASSION FEELINGS WITH EVERYTHING IN YOUR SOUL NOW THAT'S MY OPINION OF LOVE !!🎵🎶💕💕

He had a huge hit in early sixties with Duke of Earl. Don't remember this song, might have been drunk when it came out

This was a MUST at a party.. last dance

His and Jerry Butler’s music is the lick y’all!

Try Jackie Wilson Danny Boy_Jackie was one of Michael Jackson mentor

Oh Shawn your so mushy,.... mel good thing you can smile at him and say honey calm down, when the song is done we'll get up and dance with the lights on. We had great songs back then . love you two . Terry Oh and Mel go get your black heels, yes I'm an old romantic. .

Weekend basement 25 cent dance 💃 party, slow dancing to the 45s records

15 years before this Rainbow he made Rainbow 65. Check that one out along with Duke of Earl and I Fooled You This Time.

This song is premium soul. Next level begging!

@jacquelinea4469

2 жыл бұрын

He feud one version in 1965. That’s why it’s called Rainbow ‘80!

Gene Chandler ‘The Duke’ knew how to set the stage & call to his Duchess!❤ He always dressed so cool & had his top hat in hand he always looked like royalty! His voice just grabbed you & didn’t let you go 🥰🦋💜

Yall need to listen to BB King and Bobby Blue Bland song I like to live the love I sing about (long title I know) the live version. Was my geandma's favorite song. RIP Grandma

The great ones never disappoint. 💯

You gotta hear the live version of this song😎

Thanks for playing my Dad's song.

@defrantzforrest1942

Жыл бұрын

I have a video of him singing it now at 82

You can never ever go wrong with Gene Chandler. However, this jam is "Rainbow 80." You gotta check out the 'original' version of Rainbow and the 'live' version at the Regal Theater. You won't be disappointed.

Rainbow’80!!!!!

You need to React to the full version of that song Rainbow 65 Gene Chandler, trust, he goes hard!!!!

Yessssss

He recorded “ Groovy Situation”.

Not the 1980's the 60's. There was a movie of the Motown Show and Gene Chandler was one of the performers. This was back when Stevie Wonder was "Little" Stevie Wonder.

I love there’s a rainbow. You have to react to groovy situation.

React to Brenda Holloway - Every little bit hurts

This is unreal! I grew up during that era, loved his Duke of Earl etc, but I never heard this one! I bet it wasn't ever on the radio or something. ??? wow wow wow wow

This is his 3rd version, his first was 1962, then Rainbow 65

I need another drink 😂😂

This song had a revival of sorts in 1980 1981 us college kids back then loved it

Y'all need to listen to Rainbow 65 by him LIVE....whoooo !

Yes, yes, yesssss to all the uploads! I'm living for them! Can you react to Secret Lovers by Atlantic Starr. I think ya'll reactions will be hilarious!

Whoever sent you this is tryna sabotage you. Rainbow '65 is the ultimate live performance. I'm still looking for a video recording of the original performance at the Regal Theatre.

Speaking of rainbows... try Rainbow - street of dreams... such an amazing song

This song came out in the early sixties, not the eighties. You can listen to the technology of the sound.

I can’t say it any louder than the other comments, the original from 1965 is the best version, by the way Gene Chandler did it!

“The Duke of Earl” he is Truly one of the greatest ones, to ever hit the air waves. 🎶

They need to hear the original version rainbow 65

I can’t say, this isn’t my favorite artist, bur I did like the song! There was actually the original, that was back in the 1960’s. So, this was called “Rainbow’80, because it was the updated version. I’d say he came to fame in the ‘60s. His 1st song was called, “The Duke Of Earl.” Love ya guys!!!

He originally did a live version of this in 1963

@williamjohnson3997

2 жыл бұрын

1965

The original was paired with the single You threw a Lucky Punch in 1962-both being hits.

You gotta listen to 'Does Your Mama Know About Me' by Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers, it's awesome! The song was actually written by Tommy Chong from Cheech and Chong fame, ha, he was in this band way back inthe 60s!

Okay you guys knocked it out of the park with Gene Chandler "Rainbow" Fiy there's a live version that's insane.

Gene Chandler's got some of the best soul oldies.

Listen to Gene Chandler Does She Have A Friend For Me also from the 1980's its a great toon

I remember hearing this song and several others my sister would play. Her friends would be listening to it swaying to the song with their eyes close. We would laugh get chased out of the living room. Listen to Sam Cook, Johnny Mathis, Little Anthony. I think Gene Chandler also did a remake of this song called Rainbow 65..

Please react to Rainbow 65(live) from Gene Chandler. Its the original version. Way much better. This is the 80s version.

Oh and you might like John Rowles. Cheryl Moana Marie or If I only had time.

Thats rainbow 65 😎

I think he recorded this song three times: Rainbow '65, Rainbow 80, Rainbow '88. Each time it was a hit. Check out the recorded live version Rainbow "65, he brought the house down!

Try gene chandler nothing can stop me and I can take care of myself

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I can’t believe you talk about Gene Chandler and you don’t talk about - Get Down !!! The funkiest track of the late 70’s it’s a classic and a definite floor filler 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶💯

The live version of this song is total electric. Gotta check that one out too..

10👍💯

IT'S RAINBOW 65 I WAS THERE

Now listen to Duke of Earl…. Yeah that will blow you away

If you guys get a chance check out the live version Rainbow 65 it is the original This one is pretty good but the original is a must listen to.you will understand why he was called Gean Chandler the Women Handler back in the day✌️&♥️

You should have done the live Rainbow version of 1965

Try SWITCH “There never be” y’all will love this one!!

Y’all need the 65 version

duke of earl

You guys gotta hear the live version of this song!!!

Love how you review some classics. Here’s one you might never heard of. Bunny Walters take the money and run.

You should react to Randy Travis - Three Wooden Crosses. Great song

You got to do Rainbow 65 that’s the real version. Even though this one is fire it don’t hit the same

Ultimate begging song😂

I prefer the newer arrangement (Rainbow 80) to the earlier Rainbow 65.

Don't have a comment but 2 requests,see you in September by the Happenings and out in the country by Three Dog Night.

Please play part 2 Thanks