The Gap Band - Live In Houston (1981) 

00:00 Introduction 00:48 When I Look In Your Eyes 03:52 Gash Gash Gash 06:35 Shake 12:40 Party Lights 17:44 You Can Count On Me 22:30 Nothing Comes To Sleepers 27:26 No Hiding Place 40:22 Oops ( I Don‘t Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance) 46:39 Yearning For Your Love (Part 1) first encore 52:25 Yearning For Your Love (Part 2) second encore And did they thank Slave for opening up? What an evening 🤩

This is real music who is still listening in 2024

Back when there were no cellphones recording, real instruments being played, no lip synching and no high tech stage presentations. This is pure joy!

Uncle Charlie is 68 and _will_ sing anyone under the table right now. And he looks the same. Gap Band, EWF, Zapp, Ohio Players, Kool and the Gang, Isley Brothers, Cameo, Commodores, War, just to name a few are my go to for some _real_ music. My 24 year old self knows some great music from the icons and legends. 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Charlie Wilson stage present is second to none. Best stage present I’ve ever seen in a entertainer

This is why Charlie, Ronnie and Robert Wilson aka The Gap Band will go down in history as one of the greatest LIVE bands of all time. This concert is pure FIRE!!!!!

thats a band that is so on point with how they figure out how to get right to your gut (soul)...and it starts with Charlie Wilson's voice...which is one of the most recognizable and influential singing voices in popular music. These guys are legends. And as far as Im concerned, they deserve an induction into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame. RIP, Ronnie Wilson and Robert Wilson. The Gap Band tales up a LOT of space on the soundtrack of my life. I hear "Outstanding", and Im thinking of block parties in my hood, back in the day....and family picnics...and going to the roller skating rink on Friday nights...Mom playing their music around the house on Saturdays, while Im hurrying up doing my chores, so I can get out of the house...and playing their music in my first car in the parking lot at high school, after school let out. Thats what they mean to me. God bless these guys...legends.

I saw the Gap band band live raw you brand new in the early 70's I averaged at least 2 concerts a month in the early 70, so many groups,so much talent.there will never be another decade like it. The music, fashion, fighting for our rights

This should be saved in the congressional library for historical preservation

People forget how cold Charlie is on the keys and the organ

Had to come revisit this with Ronnie's recent passing. Man these dudes were so cold they're hot! Talent on talent! RIP Ronnie and Robbie. Bless Charlie... still sounding amazing. 🙏🏾

These are my relatives. All my Life I’ve been exposed to them but now looking back as an adult and rewatching their old videos I see why they are one of the greatest bands of all time. R.I.P Robert & Ronnie.

"Ronnie Wilson was a genius with creating, producing, and playing the flugelhorn, Trumpet, keyboards, and singing music, from childhood to his early seventies," she added. "He will be truly missed!!"

The Gap Band was fucking killing it here! I wish that these kind of shows could exist again, fuck sake this is nice!

Ain't nobody gonna do it like Uncle Charlie W. and Gap Band...This band didn't disappoint...

ROBERT WILSON IS ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED BASS PLAYERS IN HISTORY!

RIP Robert Wilson. He made that bass come alive. 🎶💜🙏 21.3.2020

SAW THIS GREAT SHOW IN 1981 , UNBELIEVABLE FUNK, ENERGY, MUSICIANSHIP AND SHOWMANSHIP!

They had a sound that can't be replaced.

I grew up listening to the GAP BAND in the 80s. I still love and miss them. I miss Ronnie and Robert. RIP bros. and Charlie you still got it bro. My ❤ goes out to you and your family.

R.I.P. Ronnie Wilson. Charlie Wilson is on the same level as Ron Isley Teddy Luther Walter Williams Eddie Levert etc

Now in 2020 those stage outfits are still SERIOUS! Only Charlie can do. Its Outstanding.

That brass is kicking ass

Those were tha day's man, no auto tune, a real band and just having fun, drinking n smokin

Best concert! All the brothers still with the band! Charlie with that body, those outfits, the hats, those perfect teeth, the energy! That whistle, that little eek! I would have loved to be there! 💜💚

Those were the day's, having fun and listening to the tunes, smoke your weed, the cops wouldn't bother you at all. THE HOUSTON SUMMIT.

I did not realize, that after all of this time, that the GAP Band was actually A BAND! Not EWF, but a GREAT BAND in their own right. That Flugelhorn solo by Ronnie Wilson was beautiful.

Charlie Wilson is a legendary warrior! The Gap Band is definitely one of my all time favorites! I swear when I blast their music in my car, it literally vibrates! "My heart is yearning for your love!" 🎼🎹🎵🎶🎸

Absolutely amazing talents ! Charlie; his brothers; and the fantastic band brought it down ! I can't believe that was 40 years ago. My baby girl was born that year !

Charlie Wilson looks and sounds the same. Praise God.

Anybody else start hearing 'Early In the Morning' playing in ur head when ur thinking about having to get up earlier in the morning than u want too? 😄 Probably just me, thats how much of a music head I am. I have a song for just about every situation or occurrence that will automatically cue up in my head. 🎶

That band was on fire. Robert Wilson was an “outstanding” bass player. He must have had pretty high action on his basses to beat the hell out of them like that and get that kind of clarity from a stock that bass.

Charlie it is a truly blessing from God I first attend his concert in the Bay Area yrs ago still with high energy today as yesterday , always been a fan ! He dropped a bomb on me !!

Still my favorite R&B Group!

I've never got the chance to see all 3 brothers on stage together since I'm a 90s baby. I'm so very grateful though that I got to see Charlie since he's been a solo artist. His 2017 tour with Fantasia and Johnny Gill was amazing! That brotha puts on a show! Top notch entertainment!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥man sometimes I’m mad I was born in ‘91 cause concerts don’t hit like this anymore!!!!!!! Thank you for leaving this jewel !

MY BLACK ASS GONNA BE LATE FOR WORK THIS MORNING WATCHING THE FUNKY ASS GAP BAND.I'M TELLING MY BOSS IT WAS THE WILSON BROTHER'S FAULT THAT I'M LATE.

Great concert! One of the baddest Funk/R&B bands of all time at their peak! #RIP to Robert and now Ronnie Wilson. Much ❤ to Uncle Charlie.

Saw them many times in concert... I still travel across the country to see Charlie many times this day and age...

I remember this concert. They played in Dallas after Houston.

I was at this show....21 yrs old...At the Summit...Yarborough and Peeples were there as well

My dog was watching the tv so intently during party lights 🤣 i love my buddy it went right on his playlist

My mother loved the Gap Band she went to all the concerts and shootz I'm following in her footsteps I love me to some uncle Charlie

I love old school music I believe the whole world can use it never abusive it Gap Band fan4life I would love to join the group since my brother work for Bay Area Productions Lionel b e a. I go to the concert free ticket always got a standing ovation singing with Charlie Wilson in my seat

Only 2 minutes in & the vibe is so exciting! This is gonna be GOOD!!!

The gap band is a outstanding band😘😘

Uncle Charlie... Just in case you read this message..or if someone in his circle reads this....Your friend from Tulsa Fred Mom's passed... He told me lots of stories about y'all growing up on G. A, and Pine... He said y'all also went to church together... He was my best friend.. We spent years together in L.A. Please get in touch with me Mr last name Wilson. My name is Kensey...I can be ed thru this page. Love this video You are the BEST!!♥️❤️💥💥❤️❤️💥💥💯💯

Out of Tulsa, Oklahoma........outstanding.

I knew charlie he performed at one of my clubs,in the 80's. Uncle Charlie later in his career.!!!

I love this band. When Ronnie Wilson was playing his solo I couldn't keep the tears away. So sad that Robert & Ronnie are gone. Love Charlie Wilson and still listen & dance to their music.

it s 2020 and this energy is needed our time was pure and natural feelings wishing youth could create something like this that was so good to smile

I love watching this extraordinary group with the incredible musical talent and Charlie Wilson at his prime!

Robert Wilson is one of the unsung bass players of funk. He had a very distinct own sound and contibuted a lot to the gap band sound, thanks for the upload.

I was 10 years old and already a huge fan at this point

Seem like all the classic shows happened in Houston.

Back when concerts were full of cool people and instruments..

Reelblack keeping black culture alive, thank you!!!

i have been "REELBLACK BINGEING" ALL DAY

Thanks for sharing. I grew up in Houston we absolutely loved The Gap Band!

Countless bands owe their groove to the Gap Band...

The Houston Summit. Im glad the Summit or whom ever video many of the shows. a great look back on music history. I know ive seen Parliament, Rick James and Journey all video taped from The Summit. I saw many great concerts in the 80s and 90s and Rocket games there before it became Lakewood Church.

The good ol Summit if someone had The Jacksons Live from 1981 The Summit it would be gold 😎

I feel sorry for music ears where this wasn't the norm,the music you use to hear, to now it ain't even fair,gap band brought it in the studio and on stage, Charlie Wilson always been cold,this is a concert and this is back when entertainers showed you star power, respect,rip Robert Wilson,they tore it up in Htown

Good to see the late great Jimi Macon on guitar!

Blisteringly funky stuff herein - thx

Yes, Gap Band -- loved them!

Their music is timeless!!

I remember this concert in Greensboro, NC back in the day. This take me waaaay back. Thanks for the upload and bringing back the memories.

Definition of SOUL!!!!!!

Charlie is the baddest he’s Stevie and Donny merge into one voice🙏🏾😇 he still bad too!!!

PURE BEAUTY, JOY & REALLLLL MUSICAL ABILITIES & TALENTS!!!! Awesome stuff all around to behold & cherish within. Such great memories, to carry within our minds & hearts. I Thank God Almighty, for the pure gift of these men & they joy that they brought so many, for so long. Thank you, Reelblack One, for sharing this amazing video with your viewers!

Just discovered this band they’re amazing!

Uncle Charlie still got it in 2020.

I love these old concerts ❤️🔥 so I refuse to believe that no one has The Jacksons 1981 Triumph Tour concert, please drop it if you do

My grandma's music 🎶 ❤

Wow!!! What an incredible concert!!!

That was that coked up speed . Man I miss those concerts. Gotta love it

I remember my older cousins, supposed to be babysitting, locking my lil brother, cousin, and I in the room and throwing a party while my parents were at this concert!🤣

BEAUTIFUL CONCERT👍👍👍👍

Grew up a block over from them on Cheyenne St. ..been around all three brothers...Robert would barely speak...I used to wonder what his voice sounded like...now I know he can actually sing.

Houston always love the Gap Band. Yesss Uncle Charlie

素晴らしい！。この映像は貴重です。有難うございます。

I Love The Gap Band!! Please come back to Denver ❤❤❤

Les voir tout les trois 🥇🏆🎀 c encore plus 🎶🎶🎶🎶 magnifique ❤️😘👠💃 j'adooooooore !!!🎶🎶🎶🎶👍👍👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘ils nous ont fait des sacrés bons morceaux 🌹 😘 🎶🎶❤️🥇🏆🎀👠💃

I LOVE this group! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️🥰❤️

Those were the days!!!!!!!!

I saw the Los Angeles version of this concert in July of 1981 at the Greek Theatre just after High School gradation. They're even wearing the same outfits. Yarborough and Peoples was there too

I love the Gap Band thank u for this u always upload the best entertainment 💕

#REELBLACK.....Where in the hell would RU-vid be without YOUUU!!!!! Brother/Sister y'all doin' it to death!!!! PLEASE pull out some more funky stuff!!!

The gap band go off

Great show Times this is the funk music

I love you the Gap band group ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love all his songs

I LOVE the Gap band! Let's gooo

Archie killed that intro

Saw this show in Savannah, GA! Slave was also really good, as I recall. Dang, it’s been almost 40 years!!

The Gap Band who made let it whip . The Gap Band right this takes me all the way up.

My hometown was gettin fonked up!

I was there in 1981 Houston Summit✔ Thanks for the upload

They're my number one bad GAP all day !

The Best Band second only to the Isley Brothers. Pure Talent