No copyright infringement intended. Not my usual style.....hope you all enjoy it. One thing I didn't know is that Tommy James cowrote this big hit in 1970!
The music from that era was the best ever. No music will ever touch it or even come close to it.
@johnhoefert5185
Ай бұрын
Outstanding extended version. This song is as great in August 2024 as it was when I was in Junior High in 1970.
@johncarsell1205
2 жыл бұрын
51 years later and I STILL LOVE THIS SONG!!!
@stephenpalermo8681
Жыл бұрын
This song is awesome. I never get sick of hearing it.
@brendadale852
Жыл бұрын
Time FLIES!!!!! You're saying 51 years ago, but I do realize it's been that long. When I was going to high school in Acton, (1968-71) I had to spend an hour on the bus, we lived way out in the farmlands.The bus driver played CKOC Hamilton, (1150-CKOC) and this song was my fave. I heard it the other day on an oldies station , and it just brought back such memories! There is good music today, but not on the radio anymore. I miss the old days.
@stephenpalermo8681
Жыл бұрын
This song is still great & I,ve been listening to it over 50 years as well...
@suemccann2010
Жыл бұрын
@@brendadale852 yes I miss the good ol days too! Times were alot better for sure! Great song!
@mary2013
Жыл бұрын
Me too!!!!
@glennroy2747
3 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness we're all alive and kicking.
@TheMapkiss
7 жыл бұрын
I don't know about anyone else but I've heard this song about a 1,000 times in the past 50 years and have never got tired of hearing it. If I was marooned on a desert island and could only pick one song to play..this would be the song.
@overthemoon9941
6 жыл бұрын
Bob bsing absolutely same here..the song best ever..never gets old hearing it..
@buzzbeen
6 жыл бұрын
Bought this 45 when it came out in 1970. I was10/11. To this day, it is my prized single. Just makes me feel sooooo good. Never gets tiring.
@sandradeelawson.9655
5 жыл бұрын
I love this song I listen to it all the time now.
@jx14aby
5 жыл бұрын
Either this or Louie Louie.
@sandradeelawson.9655
5 жыл бұрын
@@jx14aby I have Louie Louie The Group call Story also. Lol!
@kathythrall2916
3 жыл бұрын
Tommy James and this group....... We will never be able to duplicate these artists. The music in the 2000 s will never have the heart felt songs they sang and brought us all together at a difficult time. Thank you Tommy James and the Shondells for touching Our lives.
@danielweigt8781
8 ай бұрын
God Bless Niles, Michigan
@miketutek3366
2 жыл бұрын
Back in 1970 when I was 19, I didn't realize how happy, just a good feeling, this song gave me. Still does to this day. We are all very lucky to have our own, personal "picks me up",music.
@eddiepike2275
3 ай бұрын
Know what you mean I was 16 , still love hearing this song
@michaelszymczak5692
2 жыл бұрын
Sitting with my Girl, at Lake Michigan listening to this song. Before going to Nam .
@Waynemann1
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Michael
@debradeane6151
4 ай бұрын
So glad you made it home, brother. Thank you for your sacrifice.
@offgridnightmarenewhomeste3215
4 ай бұрын
I can picture it! I'm glad you made it back to write your comment! Thank You & so sorry you had to do that!
@kenlucianin1074
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your service
@daddyhats1
25 күн бұрын
God Bless You , thank you for your service
@urbansetter1
6 жыл бұрын
Another hit from 1970. What a year for music.
@geom404
4 жыл бұрын
It was, indeed.
@footy2rock
4 жыл бұрын
The year i was born
@jdguessguess5837
4 жыл бұрын
The Very Best Music ever!
@paulsep5739
4 жыл бұрын
Check 1968...also awesome music!
@devintubeman1
4 жыл бұрын
@Bruce Griffin late 60s early 70s was the best time in music history.
@bendleonard
5 жыл бұрын
Just a perfect pop tune...the harmonies, the progressions, the guitar solo, the horns...Tommy James at the peak of his powers as a producer
@johnlawrence5064
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know that Tommy James did producing good stuff I like it 😎
@born4thstime
Жыл бұрын
Neither did I
@OldHeathen1963
9 ай бұрын
I should have known, I liked Tommy James since I was 4 and my dad's friend took us for a ride in his Mustang.
@raulmartinez6437
4 жыл бұрын
You got that right. They were all very special for those of us who remembered very good music not this b.s. that is called music of today
@bruschmidt9943
3 жыл бұрын
You & I know how great 👍 music was back in 1969-71, but it's ironic how my Grandparents & parents used to make the same comments about "current" music vs "old" music back then?
@FlipThechimp
8 ай бұрын
Great Song !!! Brings back awesome Memories of betters days 🥰🙋♂️🙋🏼♀️
@debralorenzen2637
Ай бұрын
Remind you of the good times when we were young bicycles and stuff life was a lot simpler you could ride your bike anywhere not worrying about being kidnapped
@jamespearson3071
6 ай бұрын
Real instruments, real vocal artists and song lyrics that had substance, depth and very relatable to the point that even the sad songs would make you happy! Cant listen to most songs today!
@janetwrighr1858
2 жыл бұрын
I know thsts right ....nice song love these guys you never get tired of this song👍
@DebraPrice-c8v
6 ай бұрын
One day I held your hand , then one day you let go as Vietnam called you far away , 45 years later you took my hand again. 8 months later heaven called you away . I don't know when but I know I will take your hand again with God's blessing . Amen ❤
@pinepoint14
Жыл бұрын
Its hard to imagine that music can ever be this good again. Its all I listen to
@barbslack4302
11 ай бұрын
Lost my true companion a few months ago. This was a favorite of ours. Missing him so much.
@danielfitz8286
3 жыл бұрын
Perfecto...my freshman year...and my 1st love...beautiful song and wonderful memories, thank.you!!
@bluesky4591
7 жыл бұрын
How is it that a song can take us back to a time and place so vividly that we ache to be there, if only for a minute.
@cliffperrino3015
6 жыл бұрын
SO TRUE
@JerseyGirlForLife609
5 жыл бұрын
I completely understand what you mean
@dannite8567
5 жыл бұрын
Damn, you hit that one right on the head.
@Julie-yd4yj
4 жыл бұрын
yes, you did hit it right on the head! it is an ache....of times gone by......it was simpler.....we were young....both parents still alive....
@kimperes5987
4 жыл бұрын
Bluesky4591 that was beautiful.
@TheHokies09
4 жыл бұрын
This song was pure magic 50 years ago, and still is.
@johnschardong3989
6 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest Rock and Roll songs ever made. We loved it then, we love it now!!!!!!!!!
@fuzzresponder2225
3 жыл бұрын
Memories will never be forgotten with this great song, Thank you! 👍
@TheMapkiss
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best one hit wonders of all time.
@777worldwide
6 жыл бұрын
Bob bsing yea sir..
@Jehoshful
6 жыл бұрын
You got that right !
@MikeSmith-yd7cr
6 жыл бұрын
I third that.
@michaeldundee8300
5 жыл бұрын
Fourth
@donhenn4396
5 жыл бұрын
Fifth
@billlabb495
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty emotional for me ....my mom passed away in 1970 and this song really reminds me of her ......#beautifulsong
@georgebass2880
11 ай бұрын
I must hear this song every so often. I still remember them playing this on American Bandstand. This song touches my soul.
@phantomcollector1976
7 жыл бұрын
ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME
@victoriamarievalenti596
3 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@haljones246
Жыл бұрын
And yet it's hard to believe it's been forgotten or never heard by so many ❤️!
@matthewlanda3174
10 ай бұрын
Feel good music from back in the day!
@terrykilgore3712
Жыл бұрын
Never forget the first time I heard this song. 1970, western Kansas, we were cutting wheat. Stopped about 10 pm because the wheat was getting tough. Drove the equipment back to the farmyard. Got in my car to drive home and this song came on KOMA out of Oklahoma City. I was spellbound and listened to the entire song before driving away.
@hermanyanto1338
2 жыл бұрын
Memories of my first girl crush in Jr. Highschool in 1970! I'm bless to experience it. This song says everything about it!,👍😘💕
@raytancredi4406
Жыл бұрын
Captured all of the feelings I experienced growing up in the 70s!
@rosaliecorrado4849
7 жыл бұрын
you know that a song is good when you get the same old feelings when you hear it again like this one!!!!
@MVR326
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, I feel like I'm driving around with my cousins at the age of 7 in a non air conditioned car with the windows open... It's amazing what music can do !
@Youngstown69
7 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍.....
@Youngstown69
7 жыл бұрын
+sandman6999 Aw Yes The 70's
@tonycanaris6627
6 жыл бұрын
Rosalie Corrado they kick ass. I was 12 yeaes old in Ensenda. Summer.
@Goldrusher44
6 жыл бұрын
Its funny you should say that. I heard this in Safeway and it immediately took me back to the exact place and time I heard it for the first time. Amazing how the mind does that
@anniebieber19
4 жыл бұрын
Listening to 93KHJ Los Angeles in bed with the radioTurntable low so I would't get busted...I'd lay awake most of the night soaking up songs like this, Motown etc... 💜💜💜
@fredadams5213
4 жыл бұрын
Great song great music that isn’t made anymore. First time I heard this I was in the army.
@paulinechapman9319
4 жыл бұрын
Fred Adams thanks for your service..🇨🇦🇨🇦
@Jehoshful
6 жыл бұрын
Tommy worked his way up to perfection with this one; and what a brilliant move to hand it off to this wonderful band !
@charleskraus4453
2 жыл бұрын
YES !!!
@AltonJones-sh2sb
Жыл бұрын
He was a true artist,God gives us angels in many forms,he was no exception,he was the real deal.
@katherineterry3828
Жыл бұрын
The summer of 1970....great memories, with the exception of the Vietnam war. This song never gets old.
@michaelgranger7113
Жыл бұрын
This song is so great at many levels. I never get tired ofit.
@glowria1527
4 жыл бұрын
2019 and 53 year's old.....There's NO age limit to have great taste in music 😊Its simply AMAZING.
@philipwilliams1754
Жыл бұрын
This original version melts me.Exactly what I heard in High School.1970.
@fruitful7753
2 жыл бұрын
Great song, the hook just keeps memories of that era and this song.
@lt6577
Жыл бұрын
Ok last time comment. I like to read comments too. Songs we like from back in the day trigger so many memories. This is one of those songs. I was 10 years old when this song came on the radio. The singing the melody……❤❤
@adrianturner5024
3 жыл бұрын
I was so influenced by this song. I remember writing ‘Alive and Kicking’ in every High School Yearbook I signed. 1970-1974 in retrospect some awesome times.
@eddieardanza8147
Жыл бұрын
Just a perfect tune, perfectly executed...!!
@N4TCM
7 жыл бұрын
Ah to be a kid again in the 70's. Believe I started listening to the radio in 1972. Remember most of these cool songs on the Big AM's.
@kennethdeledda7737
3 жыл бұрын
That song hit me like a brick house, 2021 and still like the song . thanks for the flash back to when I tucked my hair in my belt .rock on !! The long hair.
@petec6033
7 жыл бұрын
A timeless masterpiece with an early seventies feel.
@jh76103
2 жыл бұрын
This popped into my head yesterday; was 3 years old in 1970. Had not heard in 40+ years. So glad I found it and thanks for the "extended" version - still not long enough! I guess I'll just have to play it again! 😃
@lt6577
Жыл бұрын
The memories invoked from this song are too poignant. Extraordinary that I’m still here listening to this song. God is good. Angels are real. Music is food for the soul…..
@jun24juanhuerta14
Жыл бұрын
Young people today missed out on beautiful music of old.
@marylum9964
6 жыл бұрын
I was 10 in 1970, but it's one of my all-time favorites and still gives me chills! Thanks for the extended version.
@mosogotam
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!
@marksimmons625
6 жыл бұрын
I was also 10 year's old when I first heard it!!! Thanks for sharing
@goyomendoza306
5 жыл бұрын
Far freaking out love this song ! Man time flies...
@jimicmore1895
4 жыл бұрын
I too was 10, now 60, times at warp speed lookin back✌
@davidklinke3450
4 жыл бұрын
I was 13 and remember I hope they didn't stop playing it before I found out who played it. It's been all these years without my favorite ❤️ song. I'm catching up. Love the extended. My jbl extreme rocks this song.
@scottcole7666
Жыл бұрын
I was 8 yrs old when this song came out. I remember listening to this and other great AM "pop music" station singles in the summer of 1970 on my little Sony, hand-held transistor radio! This song transports me back to a seemingly simpler time. Great timeless song that never grows old!
@michaelashe7236
5 ай бұрын
Well said
@carolinacoins
3 ай бұрын
I'm 68 and I feel the same as you. What fond memories.
@danielcampbell7689
Жыл бұрын
I've been listening to Tighter since I was about 4. My mommy loved it, so I did. 61 years old and it still seems like a hit!! 💕
@reaganpullins9873
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a old soul in an young body....I grow up listening to music like this. I'm 38 years old and I prefer this to any new music these days....music was MAGICAL back then....I turn stuff like this on and it opens up my soul!
@RobertLizinski
Ай бұрын
38 is not exactly an old soul.
@bobbiewillis111
Жыл бұрын
Love this Wonderful Song , It is so beautiful I just can't get it out of my mind and don't want to 🌄🌻☺️
@jadeshannon2272
Жыл бұрын
This song reminds me of when i was hugging my granddaughter goodbye when she was moving interstate
@billydeluca6776
Жыл бұрын
Love this song from 1970 when I was 10 years old...
@glennfromthebronx
6 жыл бұрын
....saw them last night....a trio of members anyway at the Punchbowl///5820 Broadway in the West Bronx last night. Sounded terrific....played loads of other songs from the early 70s. nostalgic...but relevant.
@LynetteBono-bn7fe
Жыл бұрын
What a awesome and amazing song and the musicians are as well awesome the song doesn't even go old and I listen too it alot over and over
@ruffusp768
9 ай бұрын
I still get goosebumps even though it’s bittersweet it’s awesome
@kennethfossett8184
4 жыл бұрын
Us kids played this 45 rpm record on a zenith floor console with a floating cartridge wished we still had it
@TheBarnstormer7
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful late summer song from 1970. One of my all time favorites! Magic sunsets, starlit nights, waves foaming on sandy beaches. And YOUTH!
@thewoodlandsrails
6 жыл бұрын
Are you the Mike Kelly on SiriusXM 60's?
@Julie-yd4yj
4 жыл бұрын
And youth..........
@colleenpierceall9727
4 жыл бұрын
My song to my boyfriend. A state trooper I was dating.
@TR-vr5pz
3 жыл бұрын
Mini golf, date with that cute teenage girl at the ice cream stand, drive in movies-----oh why did it end so fast?
@Michaelg176
4 жыл бұрын
Love this New York Band.....since I was 8 years old. 1962 Chevrolet Impala
@FahlstromJohn
11 ай бұрын
this song has a magic progression...no other song makes us feel this way..
@tbwpiper189
4 жыл бұрын
When I heard this on the radio today I literally laughed out loud in delight. What great memories this evoked. Thanks for posting this. I had to hear it again.
@CarolAnnNapolitano
6 жыл бұрын
So glad to know there's still cool people in this strange ole world.
@MrMikespad
6 жыл бұрын
This is just one of those songs that was written and performed so well. I wish there was a video of the moment they recorded this. To me this is so much better than anything being thrown out to the public these days. This song seemed so ahead of its time, but still captured the mood of 1970. I guess great songs always stand the test of time, and this certainly does. LOVE this extended mix. Whoever did this, THANK YOU!
@normandbedard7473
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 68 and I was 17 when this song came out, this one is on my top 5
@brigittekomara9036
2 жыл бұрын
You’re so right about everything you say.
@williamsheppard1460
2 жыл бұрын
Right as rain Mike! I graduated high school in 1970 and the memories this song brings to me are invaluable! Sounds even so much better in the extended version! Godspeed to all!👌
@a.r.2012
2 жыл бұрын
I saw them play this song on American Bandstand the Summer of 70
@williamsheppard1460
2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that Mike. Sounds as great as it did back in 1970. Reminds me fondly of my high school graduation and my beautiful high school sweetheart ❤
@wmfife1
6 жыл бұрын
Am glad James decided to give this one away! He sure picked the right group to do it. Had forgotten music could still make me feel like this. First heard it when home again on temp leave before being deployed. In those times you lived every minute and knew good music when you heard it. I would have extended it too! The guitar solo was a stand-alone classic all by itself.
@lauraannemitchell-sapp1426
4 жыл бұрын
💘 love this song!
@tedtate57
5 жыл бұрын
Tremendous and fabulous song! Great lyrics, great style, great groove, outstanding performance, music straight from the heart and soul. Artists today should strive to capture the same heart and soul in their imaginations and creations. I fell in love with this song. I was 9 or 10 when I first heard it. Thank you kindly for posting this jewel. Sincerely...
@burnittaglasser424
Жыл бұрын
Summer at its best!! Memories and the music!!!! From the greatest generation ever.
@michaelpryor2981
4 жыл бұрын
WHY DOES THIS SONG STILL GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS?
@paulinechapman9319
4 жыл бұрын
BRIAN ROGERS cmon man..you got soul..that’s why..🇨🇦🇨🇦
@BugzKiller
Жыл бұрын
You mean you still have Goosebumps from the very first time you heard this all these years days and nights you had goosebumps Non-Stop? Sounds like a skin condition. JK
@burnittaglasser424
Жыл бұрын
The raw truth the melody the highs guitar leads.....haunting
@bonniehays8743
Жыл бұрын
I understand..me too❤❤❤
@charronsikorovsky8375
5 жыл бұрын
Great lyrics♥️❤️😊😃🤗💙😘A very simple time😇🙏
@thomastarwater2989
Жыл бұрын
Great job by motosogam on this extended rendition. “Tighter And Tighter” by Alive And Kicking is one of my favorite songs. I was a mere lad of thirteen when it came out, and I’m sixty-six now. Still enjoy it after all these years.
@paulinechapman9319
4 жыл бұрын
Am old.by today’s standards..hearing this phenom piece...makes me totally deny that premise...peace...never old...🇨🇦🇨🇦
@QuaaludeCharlie
Жыл бұрын
Happy, just a good feeling Tommy James and the Shondells
@VincentTPackhorse
3 жыл бұрын
What a great song. They don't come around that often .
@paulsmith5339
2 жыл бұрын
I get the chills when I hear this song . I some times smile and some times have r tears in my eyes .
@mikepenn2906
5 жыл бұрын
The only thing I hated about this song was it was too short... Standing "O" for the extended version
@TrojanGoddess56
24 күн бұрын
Thanks for the extended version. Takes me back to being in 9th and 10th grades at the historic Torrance High School in Torrance, Calif. from 1970-72 when this song came out.
@heidifisher7693
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, I'm BAWLING MY FKING EYES OUT 😭😢😭😢😭!!! I MISS MY JESSIE LEE MONROE 🎼🎵🎶🎸🎤😭😢😵 2yrs feels like yesterday. This song brings you back to me🙅♀️💖💝💕💔💔🖤 I LOVE You So MUCH
@troyhartson7624
3 жыл бұрын
Great Song! Never get tired of it!
@tippey2011
6 жыл бұрын
I have always adored this song! I do have a cassette tape of this and their album and this song on certain 70's mixed albums! This song really gets you to move and wanna sing to the world!! Alive and Kicking you were outstanding!
@elainecrossroads1169
6 жыл бұрын
Brings me back to cruising in my 65 mustang n just listening to the tunes on the radio. Were those not the good old days? It takes ya back.
@OspreyFlyer
5 жыл бұрын
Do kids cruise anymore? Guess they surf the web...
@jerryb19531953
5 жыл бұрын
Amen Brother!
@cathymccoy2352
6 жыл бұрын
stumbled across this beautiful classic. so glad I did! 💕👍
@kennyhuskisson2684
4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I did also, a great classic from 1970 & a picture of a beautiful woman!!👍✌
@brycehongola2425
Жыл бұрын
I was just out of high school the song stings my soul.☮️❤️
@Frank-ql6sf
4 жыл бұрын
Brings back good memories, great job on the extended version, thanks.
@mansardmanor3869
Жыл бұрын
The more I hear today's music 2023 The more I gravitate back to the 70's Right Here
@felixherrera5655
5 жыл бұрын
What a great song for the time. I was 9 and we spent that summer of 1970 in Laguna Heights, Texas near South Padre Island. What great memories we built there and an awesome time to be Alive and Kicking. And still Alive and Kicking today. We can do it friends.
@stevenikazy2943
3 ай бұрын
Guitar work made it a cut above the rest in it's day. Great "record."
@pamelastevenson6694
7 жыл бұрын
Dynamite ... all we need now is Crystal Blue Persuasion
@barbaranelson4804
7 жыл бұрын
Tony James & the Shondels are a group that had so many top tens & they all sound so different
@kalihiwarhomes2177
3 жыл бұрын
Classic and GROOVY, baby.
@stephanierichardson5623
6 жыл бұрын
This popped in my head at work today, so I looked it up. I was 3 when this came out but it's such a great song it's gonna be on heavy rotation in my playlist. Love it.
@whitedovepb
6 жыл бұрын
My first favorite song, still got it on a 45. Thank you, brings back great memories
@MixedNutsMs
7 жыл бұрын
oh yeah the 60s such a great time to be alive and kicking!
@dominicdagostino8464
3 жыл бұрын
Alive and kicking started in a basement or garage in Brooklyn NY Tommy James wrote this song for them. But they are awesome .I'm from the Bronx I was 10 til this day every I hear this song the memories flow thank you and God bless you alive and kicking
@danpoirier4037
5 жыл бұрын
Thank u...awesome song!
@bacsi19461
7 жыл бұрын
one of the best songs of the entire era.
@im7700
5 жыл бұрын
Great job my friend! A fabulous, tremendous beautiful song that we all wish would never end. You nailed it. Speaking for myself, I could listen to this song for eternity. It's THAT great 👍.
@sandradeelawson.9655
5 жыл бұрын
Once again I love this song.
@ssully8542
7 жыл бұрын
My friends and I just loved this song when it was first released, played it until we drove everyone around us crazy (we were already way past that mark).
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