FIRST TIME HEARING The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get Reaction 

To see a young guy appreciate the REAL talent of perfect instrumental timing WITHOUT COMPUTERS is awesome! This is so cool for me to watch as an older guy seeing a young person appreciate the real talent behind the real TRUE artists of the past. This song is as good as old school soul gets.

I just love watching a young man like you dig on these great funky grooves from when I was growing up in the 70s. You are right. They knew production, singing and instrumentation back then. It was a priority to sound good through hard work and ability and not some autotune. Too many people today want to look like Prince but don't want to put the amount of hard work that prince put in to get to the level he got to. Back then, everybody put in the work, or else you couldn't make a record. Period. Great job young man. I enjoy your reactions to this great music. Keep up the great work. Play it for your peers and keep this stuff alive please!

The Dramatics were made up of great singers.Everyone had a part in the vocals. That was brilliant.

One of my favorite jams of all times. "In the Rain" is a beautiful song by the Dramatics also. Check it out.

i am 63 and grew up on this stuff..radio was filled with it,8 tracks and cassettes in cars and home listening..the main ingredient,stylistics,ohio players,and many more great soul/r+b/funk artists,,,ahh the memories...so cool to see you experiencing it for the first time...keep it up young man..all my best,Kent in ohio.

They don't make em like this anymore. Respect Due

Days of real music by superb writers and talented vocalists

One of the best live lounge groups ever, sorry you missed those days, youngster. All I needed was a phone call that the Dramatics were within 500 miles of my home in Minneapolis, and to the airport I would go. One of their best shows, along with the best back up band, was at Chicago's Burning Spear Nightclub on 79th and Stoney Island in 1977. They turned it out.

Percussion instruments you hear, that a lot of bands used: conga drums-hand drums in oval shape, played sitting down, or standing with the drums on their own stand; Claves - 2 sticks hit together, also the name of a heartbeat rhythm, very prominent in Latin music. Most of them have origin in Africa. This track also featured horn section, which is usually combo of sax, trumpet & trombone, & also featured electric guitar & electric piano. Some groups used organ as well. This recording released around 1971, but HUGE CORRECTION regarding synth keyboards: Billy Preston released Outa-Space, also in '71. You've reacted to Stevie Wonder's 'Superwoman (Where Were You...). Most of what you hear in the transition to Where Were You when I Needed You, is a combo of synth sounds that Stevie is workin with. That release was around'72, & I believe his Talkin Book album, featuring 'Superstition', was '73, of which the synth line is a main staple of that tune. Around that time also came Herbie Hancock's 'Chameleon', which is a MUST to check, & several jazz/fusion artists, sort of birthed by Miles Davis, were exploring synth keyboards as a main instrumental voice such as, Chick Corea (his band, Return to Forever), Joe Zawinul (Weather Report), Jan Hammer (Mahavishnu Orchestra), George Duke (Frank Zappa, as well as his own groups). All of those keyboardists were pianists first, who were directly associated with jazz legends & involved with acoustic jazz connected to the tradition. Herbie, Chick & Joe all got into electronic experimentation with Miles. So synth keyboards had really gotten well established throughout the '70's, obviously a decade before '80's. You can probably find a Schaffer Beer commercial from the '70's that featured the Moog, which was one of the 1st synths. Let's also not forget one of your favs, 'Summer Madness', which is basically a jam featuring an Arp synth. I know it's tricky to properly get a sense of the time line in the music, as there's just so much & it's looked upon more like history. That said, GREAT reaction!!

I always thought that the Dramatics were just as good as the Temptations.

the musicians on this song is the funk brothers JJ this was one of hundreds of songs that they did outside of motown

This song bl🤯w me away.. Their vocals, instrumentals and the whole arrangement 💥💥💥 Goosebumps all over

Young dude just got his mind blown. To you JJ!🥰🥰🥴

Totally forgot about this iconic soul classic. Am certain I heard this around 1973 but totally forgot about it! 😂 I feel rich to reconnect w TheDramatics 51 yrs later. 🔥

Real music...love this song!!!

Great reaction!!! This came out in the summer of 71 or 72. People were walking around wit hats and t shirts that said watcha see is watcha get. I had the t shirt. I was just 11 or 12. We knew the meaning of the songs and everything. Also had a t shirt that said say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud. From the James Brown song.

If this is the 1st time you have heard a Dramatic tune you need to take a long journey & immerse yourself in some stellar R&B Soul hits by them. They are 1 of my fav groups from the 70s. No auto tune, lip syn, etc ; just plain ole musical & vocal excellence !!

I LOVED this song when I was younger. Still do.

"A musical barrage of greatness." Well said.

Can’t get any better than this. This is music 💯 percent music 👍👍👍👌👌👌Pure musician playing no special effects or tune box auto tune which in those days recording didn’t exsist you needed to have actual musicians playing and the end result is the perfection in this song👌👌👌

...glancing at the radio and my father's black leather jacket as makes a turn with his black Buick Thunderbird...

The 1970's had some amazing Groups. Them, The Intruders, Manhattans, Stylistics, Chi-Lites, Delfonics, and The Spinners and The O-Jays but many started as early as the 1960's. The Temptations were slowly losing steam with Eddie Kendricks quitting and Paul Williams dying after being fired as well. Most of them were One Hit Wonders but they are still legends.

One of my all time favoriate groups. This was a big hit for them and they have many more hits. Thanks.

FANTASTIC....Dramatics are a 60s/70s group not 80s....this song was top ten on both pop and r&b charts in 1971....lol....dont know where you get a latin vibe from this song but to each his own....btw....this is one of those songs i wished you had reacted to their performance video on Soul Train....they were a 5 man group and all had a small lead part on this song....but you have another chance....they also perform another CLASSIC hit on Soul Train called "In The Rain'

I love your exploration of our soul music!!! It just never gets old!!! I'm glad youre enjoying it!!! There's sooo much more in the vault😊!!! Chk out Barry White "I've Got So Much To Give!!!

hey man! you just said 'a musical barrage of greatness'. WHAT??? perfect description!!

This is FOREVER a jam and a gem. Infectious groove and awesome lyrics. A whole vibe. 🤗💜💫✨🤌🏾🔥🔥🔥

I remember this song. Great reaction. I had a t shirt that said whatcha see is whatcha get. It was a popular saying in the 70's.

Iconic! Where would be without the musical contributions of Black people? Nowhere, that's where! Celebrate!

Great song..love the Dramatics..beautiful voices.

Love this reaction! This was huge when I was in high school.The intro to the movie wattstax had this song playing.

It makes me so happy to see youngers like you learn what real Singing and music is all about

One of my favorite jamm's it has a brazilian flavor that touches your soul, plenty of different instruments🎙🥁 🪘🎷🎺🎹🎸 being used in this production 🔥🔥🔥

This was real music, gotta appreciate it ❤️

That instrument... maybe them claves clackin in the background? Little things like that make a big difference in a song, bruh. That's why I love my ol skool 🎵🎶 🙌🏾.

When you get the chance watch the Soul Train video of The Dramatics performance of " Whatchca See is What You Get ". Both songs are on the same Soul Train episode. That way you can put faces with the songs.

Loved your reaction and love this song, love The Dramatics, awesome stuff…

For those unfamiliar with the Dramatics' work, let me recommend their songs "Toast to the fool", "And I panicked" and "Get up and get down."

I wish way more people can experience this jam other than myself. Very deadly/underrated track

This is why it was so much more impactful when Snoop had the Dramatics for Doggy Dogg World on Doggystyle

The latin instrument is the bongos. That's what you hear, along with the others. I LOVE this.

He is a classic The Stylistics People Make The World Go Round

1 Song So many memories!!! #ThoseDaysAnNights🎶🎵🎼🔥

all those old groups had the one dude with the deep voice and the one falsetto voice lol

Grown folk music, baby the music from the 70's was all that and then some, grew up with this sound

The Dramatics, one cool soul group, this song was a pretty big hit back in 1971. Don't forget their other big hit "In the Rain"

This is the era of magic brother and we lived it!!

The title song to an album I played a ton at age 3. Btw, per Chuck D of Public Enemy, that "ch-ch" part at 2:35 of this vid is sampled in the intro of their song, Fight The Power; the track played during the opening credits of the movie Do The Right Thing. Sidenote, I also really enjoy your movie reactions; watched the one for Fresh last night.

Soul, yes.. another one of the great contributions to music, enjoy everyone

My jam!!! They have some classic cuts .... In The Rain, Get Off My Mountain, Fell For You, Be My Girl ...

Their Soul Train performance is incredible, check it out on RU-vid!

for real. you are an amazing musically inclined young brother. keep bringin them

This was the opening theme of a film you did a watch on, "Wattstax."

One of the best songs and best groups ever!!

Now you’re hearing it! Love that you’re discovering these great songs and sharing with a new generation keeping These songs alive! Thanks so much! Always reminds me of that summer hangin in the park along the Harlem River and playing basketball. OMG those were the days!

Back in the day family dance off What you see is what you get- I tell all the 👧🏾😁

One of many Detroit legends.

This came out the year I graduated from High School. One of my favorite groups. Love this song, and you have a great ear for music!

I love listening to this song while working out!

Check out In The Rain by them.

Another joint that reminds me of my pops. I keep this song in rotation. The Dramatics are awesome!!

You are locating a variety of the great songs we had back in the day.

Try listening to " can't get over you " the voices will blow you away ❤️

Friends and strangers is just too smooth

Recorded in Memphis

❤️❤️Priceless reaction.😁😁 🎼🎵 This was my favorite uncle’s favorite song.

You’ve got wonderful taste and appreciation of great music

Man, your reaction brought a smile to my face! 🙂. (Also love the Friends and Strangers theme at the beginning--haven't heard that track in a long time! 🌷)

That’s WeeGee on lead but no longer w group at this time that’s LJ Reynolds on cover of this album who took his place Fun Fact: WeeGee walked out over money start of a small venue show LJ was there auditioned in back alley sang lead that night the rest is history (Unsung The Dramatics)

This is one of the best R&B joints of all time

Now this an extra groovy make you wanna move on the next level smooth joint that is still on point in 2020!

Great song! Fantastic!! Well done my friend.

Very nice rhythm guitar.😎

Lovelite by O'Bryan

thats the staxs sound had this track on a comp stax story vol 2 which i bought with 1st weeks wages 1976 plus james brown soul classics vol2

Probably your Grandfathers music.....Thanx,Gramps ! Love it.

The Dramatics are dope and better than the temptations back then.

We appreciated it too.🥰🥰🥰🥴

This song lasted many many years on the radio

You're right Just Jammin...this is beautiful...another killer jam by the amazing Dramatics❣ J.J. please play~ "Smiling Faces Sometimes" by The Undisputed Truth 1971. The lyrics alone are spot on 😉✌

I've said before you are better then most to the people the do reactions.You're contant iS Quality is very good. keep reacting

We enjoy your show! And remember: All Musical Roads Lead to Detroit! LOL

Great sound. You try, as suggestion, Mike James Kirkland. Hang on in there... for example.

Again. Love your reaction Beloved ✌🏾

Oh hell yeah you diggin in the crates love it

holy shit without fail. you always react to what im listening to

the harmony though

Yea yea my jam, loved it since I first heard it.

Timeless classic!

By far you are the best reactor JJ!!! Keep it up!!!

Yep!! I'm convinced▬► JJ you've been here before, lol JAM!!! ♥

Give a listen to my girl. Definitely a amazing group.

you HEAR that FUNK. the DRAMATICS are from STAX artists. watch the documentary on STAX records. they did a song with snoop dogg that was nothing but FIRE

Yep. This is the shit. The real deal.

While you're at it, you may want to check out Kane v. Dolemite by Big Daddy Kane f. Rudy Ray Moore. They sampled this. Plus it's hilarious.

Check out In The Rain, so good.

I love the build up of this song

You didn’t expect that flute

Have you heard the Jam by Grand Central Station?

You should watch UNSUNG. It has the story of a lot of these groups. Dramatics, Ohio Players, Stylistics, etc. It's in RU-vid.