The Garage, The Loft, Zanzibar... You had to be there to understand it. Tears coming to my eyes just thinking about the magic I carry in my heart forever having worked it out on those dancefloors to music like this. Thank you universe.
Wow. Mr. Dozier passed away. I just read it in The NY Times. A true musical genius. I can remember Larry playing this at the Garage. The lyrics made you realize who we are. What we come from a great people the original man. And as was mentioned, when Larry played it, it was so special, so meaningful, it hit at the core of our souls. Also, it reminds me of all the good people we’ve lost over the years. All those beautiful souls at the Garage including Larry who we lost to soon. I will always carry them in my heart. Thank you Lamont for giving us this wonderful song that made us feel so proud of who we are.❤️❤️🙏🏾
R.I.P Lamont Dozier you were truly one of the greatest song writers to have ever lived. Your songs were the back drop to the civil rights movement and continue to provide joy and inspiration to billons of people. Thank you for the music brother .. Godspeed xxx 😔 #tamlamotown
Let's try this again, @@MarcJBeard -- I'm referring to songs SPECIFICALLY written by Holland-Dozier-Holland at Motown. _(And Lamont himself never formally recorded for Motown, so that option's out)._ Which of the HDH compositions on Motown (or Tamla Motown in the UK) are you suggesting were directly connected to being the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement?
Hmm... So... it was exactly as I suspected. You've never listened to a _single one_ of these songs and you pretty much don't even know what you're talking about. WOW! -- You *_made a mockery_* of Lamont Dozier's memory and legacy AND the Civil Rights Movement in one shot. Way to go, @@MarcJBeard!
The chorus in this song is actually sang in Yoruba, a Nigerian language: awa o ma ranti, iranti yeo, isedale baba awa. This could be roughly translated as we would always remember ideals of ancestors. What a song! However was made more funky by the Odyssey.
I love the this original one better,has a very tribal and conscious undertone to it with the blatant African like drum rhythms and the Yoruba chant,certainly not your average disco song,this is music that reaches far to your soul and brings awareness.The oddesy one was more early 80s dance club fare but still a good jam.
August 9, 2022……Lamont Dozier has passed away. A truly legendary songwriter and producer. Thank you for the many hits you left us on the musical landscape! Rest in Peace
as a man who was born in 1986, all i ever heard growin up was hip hop and r&b. somewhere in the past few years, I've stumbled across mfsb, salsoul, harold melvin, and other musicians who created the funkiest stuff I've ever heard. for people who say you can never go back in the past, that statement only works when you're better off than in the past. i ain't never felt so good listenin to music except when i listen to jams like these.
'For people who say you can never go back to the past, that statement only works when you're better off than the past' Mate, I need that quote framed. That's poignant.
This song is an example of true art. It speaks to people of all ages, colors, nationalities, as it is about the universal human feelings and struggles. It helps us remember who we are as humans... If our roots are not our fantasy, but they are real there is always hope. I think we have to have faith in our roots, as they are real.
I grew up thinking Richie’s version was the only one. When I found this 12 in a used record store I had to throw it on the listening table, mind blown, heart opened and I couldn’t help but move, tears literally rolling down my cheeks. It’s been a constant in my life since then, I can always come back to it when I need to feel that same way I did all those years ago in a used record store crying joyfully in front of the other customers. And 44 years on, it still slays any dance floor. Powerful magic.
If people only knew what music truly is. If people only know who we actually are this planet would change over-night. Too, remember that those who are most persecuted and oppressed are nearly invariably those overthrown in a coup or revolution. The Czar and his family when the Bolsheviks took over are a good example. Hopefully one or more of my black brothers and sisters will read this and take heart. Not sure who this message is for. Just that I am supposed to leave it here. My endless searchings for truth have taught me many things. Among them is the fact that Jesus was indeed black. In that light the oppression of black folks and obstruction of development of the black nations makes more sense than any other explanation I have heard or read. Always learning, trying to remain humble and in an attitude of gratitude is difficult and rewarding. Whoever finds this I wish for you and yours; enough.
I wish I could zip up my boots and go back to the Paradise Garage.. On a good night nobody did it better than LARRY LEVAN. Now bring in the African chants....
I'm a Italian american DJ and i this is been one of my favorite club songs since the early 80's I'm going to Italy to check out my roots, Just because of this killer classic made me think it would be the right thing yo do. Love it!
Lamont Dozier and Orlando Julius create an Afro-American disco classic and people all over the world, from America to Japan to Italy to the UK, of every colour & nationality get down to the groove!
@@donjazzy5510 Quite unfortunate that Orlando never got the credit or money. Here is the story ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R1Nn3rdgznM.html
I brought a crystal mirrored ball. The size of a beach ball .I installed 4 spot lights various colors. And when I play this song ..roots. And many other from the paradise garage. And the Loft. I just feel that I am back inside of both places. Just close my eyes and feel the bass and you can actually feel the people stomping there feet on that hard ass wood floors . Great sensation. Never can be erased from my mind. Rip Larry. And David. We all miss you.
Lamont Dozier wrote much of the soundtrack for my growing up in the 60s and 70s. Of all the great music he and the Holland brothers produced for Motown, for me this was the finest tune he ever brought about. Criminally undervalued as a soul message. Imagine what a monster it would have been if Stevie or Marvin had released it. RIP Lamont Dozier.
Heard this back in the early 80's. I've always liked this joint. It has a very powerful message. And the music is great to dance to. Richie and Odyssey have done a great job with the remakes, but, this is the best.
A TIMELESS CLASSIC THAT GOES BEYOND A DANCE SONG A SONG FROM THE SOUL A SONG ABOUT FEELING REAL A SONG THAT IS BEYOND A FEELING AND BEYOND AN IDEA. A STATE OF MIND!
DAM...THIS SONG BRINGS ME RIGHT BACK INSIDE THE LOFT...THE BOTTOM FLOOR...REMEMBERING EVERYONE DANCING, FEELING THEIR ROOTS, BABY POWDER TO HELP GLIDE YOUR DANCE IN...AND FEELING LAMONT...GOD I LOVE THIS SON... I'VE NEVER STOPPED LISTENING TO MY LOFT AND GARAGE MUSIC....I GET CHILLS AND TEARS WHENEVER I LISTEN AND STILL TODAY I HAVE TO BRING MY SOUL DANCE IN WHENEVER I PLAY THIS SONG....I GO RIGHT BACK TO THAT ERA...WE HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME DANCING AT THE LOFT; REQUESTING DAVID TO PLAY IT AGAIN..AND HE WOULD...AND DAVID WOULD END THAT SONG EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WHEN IT WAS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE...AND I WORKED ALL WEEK DESPERATELY WAITING FOR NEXT SATURDAY TO GET BACK TO THE LOFT...AND DANCE MY NIGHT AWAY.....THOSE DAYS WERE GOLDEN...WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOFT AND DAVID MANCUSCO....MUSIC IS MY WAY OF LIFE....
You speakin Tha truth Loft Sis! Pure memories I will never forget. David was our guide thru our Muzikal Journey! Blessed to have been in his presence🙏🏽
Yessss, that’s where I heard it. The first time was at The Garage, Larry Levan was playing. I just fell in love with the Lyrics. It was like they spoke to me.
Accordding to "Orlando Julius Ekemode "Well, my contract with Phillips Records expired in 1972. It was a 10-year contract and then I decided to move around and so, went on a visit to the United States to see how things were being done over there. However, it was in 1974, that I finally decided to move to there to work and do music. In the United States, I was able to study film and it was the same time Tunde Kelani was also studying film in London. I read film and production at San Francisco University and also had a music band. And in 1977, I became the first African to do a collaboration with an American star called Lamon Dozia. The song was Going Back To My Roots and I added the Yoruba lyrics (Awa oma ranti se ranti ye o, isedale baba wa)."
And i remember so happily this version spinned on sunday by first afrodjs in brescia countyside milan italy and i felt in love eith the ypuruba lyrics....life is beauty
I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH .. OMG!! SOMETIMES I CRY WHILE DANCING LISTING TO THE WORDS.. MY ANCESTORS.. would BE SO PROUD OF THIS SONG.. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT!!
Such an underground soulful classic tune. If you dont have soul you cant & will never understand. The 1st 1:30minutes w.o. lyrics talks to your soul. Puts you on a cloud that only the underground society understands. This tune is for those cats who come from nothing & understand that club energy... no disrespect to some just reaching out to those who feel my energy & you know who you are. Paradise Garage/Loft cats... Club Cielo,Body & Soul & OTHER CLUBS THAT HOLD THAT ENERGY!!!! N.Y. in da house
I am in tears reading your post because I remember that Zanzibar experience all too well. I don't know how to African Dance professionally but I strongly felt that the Ancestors communicated with me and took over my body, whenever I danced on the floor to this. Thanks so much for your comment.
On this day when his death was announced, I just had to hear this song again. This song reaches deep into my 60-something gay white male soul. RIP. Your music touched my heart and soul.
Mourning the loss of a great, great talent. I didn't know he'd written big hits for the Supremes and Four Tops, among others. To be sure this is one of my favorite songs; I bought the album and played it start to finish countless times.
Quando uscì questo brano avevo 17 anni..... Lo ascolto ancora.... Il pianoforte è fantastico oltre il resto poi archi e coro di bambini... Bellissimo 👍
gata barbieri if you have a way of copying them and sending them to me. Please do me this great favor, I'd love to redo the song again.....info@ronniejones.it
@@RonnieJonesRjayy1 I dug out the album. These are the lyrics, according to the album cover. Going Back to My Roots Chorus Zippin' up my boots Going back to my roots To the place of my birth Back down to earth Ain't talkin' 'bout no roots in the land Talkin' 'bout the roots in the man I feel my spirit gettin' old It's time to recharge my soul Chorus I'm homeward bound Got my head turned around Going back to being myself I can't live for nobody else I've been living in a world of fantasy I'm going back, going back to reality I've been searching for riches I had all the time And finding out happiness is just a state of mind I'm going back home, I'm going home I'm going back home, back where I belong Chorus I've been standing in the rain Drenched and soaked with pain Tired of short time benefits And being exposed to the elements Picking up the pieces of what's left of me Going back to nest in my family tree Zippin' up my boots Going back to my roots I'm homeward bound Got my head turned around I've been searching for riches I had all the time And finding out happiness is just a state of mind I'm going back home, I'm going home I'm going back where I belong I've been living in a world of fantasy I'm going back, going back to reality Chorus Kama oma ranti ishedale babaawa (We will always remember our roots) Ajomora ayege (Freedom for all) Kama ranti ishedale baba awa (We will all remember our roots) I hope this is of use to you
Ashe to the true king of soul music, along with Willie Hutch! This music is so uplifting and transformative in a positive way. I love it God. Thank you Spiritual Creator for everything!
I first heard this track in Maestro's nightclub in Glasgow. As soon as I heard the intro I thought it was something special and listened transfixed at the song. As soon as it was finished, I had to go to the DJ to ask the name of the track, and who the artist was.
This song stirred the Spirit of Black Consciousness in South Afrika within its Youth in the mid 70S uprising. In Afrika we say "ube idhlozi elihle baba" meaning " be a beautiful spirit papa " in the after-life. Enkosi kakhulu mfoka Dozier
Rise In Power to Lamont Dozier one of the GREATEST songwriter/producers in Black music history! Your LEGACY will live forever as you keep SHININ', Word!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I can't believe 258 people gave this thumbs down. You guys must be smoking crack. Don't know anything about music, arrangements, vocals that mean something and can bring awareness.
1977 & my first ever Lamont Dozier vinyl and l still have it. Fell in love with it back then & still amazing to this very day. Such a super talented man. His legacy will live forever & ever. Rest in Heavenly Peace Lamont
This song was before my time, but what an amazing song nonetheless. I just moved back to the motherland recently (back to my roots) 😊. Thank you for this masterpiece, RIP 🙏🏾 🕊.
Wow just amazing amazing song God bless you my heart and you'll be rest in peace what a great song take me back to the Days inn the Disco the garage😢😢🙏❤🙏🙏🙏❤
First time I heard this was on the tv, it was on at the end of the first episode of the KENNY EVERETT VIDEO SHOW, subsequently I phone itv and the gave me the name of the song and the artist, bought it from spin in record shop Manchester in 1977 2 weeks later on a American import, on the album pedlin music on the side, I had it nicked two years later from a party I took the album to
Right! There were only 2 kinds of pop Music Soul (dance soul a little later. Disco came much later) and Rock. Just Rock. Hardly "hard rock" for the "tough"
+cas3003.....a rather narrow definition. In the 60's you a wide variety of [Pop] music - from Jazz, Blues, Folk, Country [and Western], Progressive and Psychedelic Rock, to Tamla-Motown, RnB and Soul. 'Disco' ostensibly grew out of Soul music in the mid-seventies - and the transition was nowhere near as long or marked as you imply.
