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Tighten Up

Video | Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 7:39:33 pm PST

The major-seventh wisdom of Archie Bell and the Drells echoes down through the ages.

Make it mellow, now.

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1 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 7:43:06 pm reply quote 0

I posted this, number 5 on the earlier tighten up thread! Yay!

2 pat  10/12/08 7:43:14 pm reply quote 0

Never liked that song. lol

3 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 7:43:56 pm reply quote 0

re: #1 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I posted this, number 9 on the earlier tighten up thread! Yay!

4 Killgore Trout  10/12/08 7:45:05 pm reply quote 0

Loves the drummer.

5 snowcrash  10/12/08 7:45:34 pm reply quote 0

Texans

6 LoFlyer  10/12/08 7:45:35 pm reply quote 0

re: #4 Killgore Trout

Loves the drummer.

Yaar, I agree! He has great licks!

7 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 7:45:37 pm reply quote 2

That is the gayest "black back up group" dancing I have ever seen. Wow.

(not that there is anything wrong with that!)

8 wong fei hung  10/12/08 7:46:07 pm reply quote 0

That's pure audio/visual marijuana.

-WFH

9 Killgore Trout  10/12/08 7:46:14 pm reply quote 0
“Did perpetual happiness in the Garden of Eden maybe get so boring that eating the apple was justified?”


- Chuck Palahniuk

10 nightintheruts  10/12/08 7:46:15 pm reply quote 0

Were they doing the Macarena at one point in there?

11 pat  10/12/08 7:47:09 pm reply quote 0

McCain shows he just doesn't get it.
[Link: elections.foxnews.com...]
McCain to Mend Relationship With Letterman, Appear on 'Late Show'

Your out of touch my baby, to continue the musical metaphore. He really is not up to the task.

12 wong fei hung  10/12/08 7:47:23 pm reply quote 1

re: #7 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Who cares about their moves? Check out their sweet threads!

TIGHTEN UP, MCCAIN!

-WFH

13 cliffster  10/12/08 7:48:18 pm reply quote 1

re: #11 pat

McCain shows he just doesn't get it.
[Link: elections.foxnews.com...]
McCain to Mend Relationship With Letterman, Appear on 'Late Show'

Your out of touch my baby, to continue the musical metaphore. He really is not up to the task.

David Letterman is a disgrace. McCain should tell him to go to hell.

14 Killgore Trout  10/12/08 7:48:18 pm reply quote 0

re: #6 LoFlyer
...and that's a 5-5 piece kit. Let's see Niel Pert or Bill Brufford be that cool wearing those glasses.

15 jaunte  10/12/08 7:49:08 pm reply quote 0

Archie Bell served in Vietnam.

16 wong fei hung  10/12/08 7:49:35 pm reply quote 1

re: #11 pat

Unbelievable.

McCain just doesn't understand that if he publicly told Whoopi and Letterschmuck to SHOVE IT, he'd get a 5-8 point bounce.

-WFH

17 Racer X  10/12/08 7:49:38 pm reply quote 0

I'm trying those dance moves in my living room right now. I think I need more practice.

18 LoFlyer  10/12/08 7:49:49 pm reply quote 0

Two links, one is a funny promo of my favorite Gunny, the second is my latest favorite song from Porcupine Tree. I am really indebted to Pandora for introducing me to the group. I highly recommend Pandora.com to anyone who enjoys music! Enjoy!

19 razorbacker  10/12/08 7:50:33 pm reply quote 0

re: #15 jaunte

Archie Bell served in Vietnam.

There's a rumor to the effect that John Kerry (you know, that Frenchy looking guy) did too.

20 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 7:50:39 pm reply quote 0

re: #17 Racer X

I'm trying those dance moves in my living room right now. I think I need more practice.

Racer. You a dude? Or Dudette?

21 pat  10/12/08 7:50:54 pm reply quote 0

re: #13 cliffster

David Letterman is a disgrace. McCain should tell him to go to hell.

Exactly. Use the Moment.

22 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 7:51:03 pm reply quote 0

re: #19 razorbacker

There's a rumor to the effect that John Kerry (you know, that Frenchy looking guy) did too.

Where did I hear that? Huh. Rings a bell.

23 jaunte  10/12/08 7:51:09 pm reply quote 0

re: #19 razorbacker

Archie Bell was not wounded by exploding rice.

24 pat  10/12/08 7:51:35 pm reply quote 0

re: #16 wong fei hung

Unbelievable.

McCain just doesn't understand that if he publicly told Whoopi and Letterschmuck to SHOVE IT, he'd get a 5-8 point bounce.

-WFH

And ditto to you too. lol

25 Racer X  10/12/08 7:52:05 pm reply quote 0

re: #20 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Racer. You a dude? Or Dudette?

LOL!

Dude. I was kidding about the dance moves.

LOL!

26 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 7:52:21 pm reply quote 0

Any Phillies fans here? Dodgers?

27 gruvin  10/12/08 7:52:38 pm reply quote 1

Saw those cats live in '76. They flat tore it up! How many of todays corporate, manufactured "boy bands" could actually pull off a live show?

28 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 7:52:52 pm reply quote 0

re: #25 Racer X

I'm just sayin....

29 Promethea  10/12/08 7:52:53 pm reply quote 2

OT

I've been reading a thread on Just One Minute, and one of the commenters linked to this multipart video showing how the Obama people used the caucus system to steal votes from HIllary.

[Link: wewillnotbesilenced2008.com...]

If this has already been mentioned on LGF, sorry. I just wanted to make sure the video is widely seen.

30 razorbacker  10/12/08 7:52:58 pm reply quote 1

re: #22 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

re: #23 jaunte

No, I'm pretty sure that I'm right. I'm not sure who's side he fought on, but I'm almost certain that he was there.

31 arethusa  10/12/08 7:53:00 pm reply quote 0

re: #26 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Any Phillies fans here? Dodgers?

Phillies fan...:-(

32 DistantThunder  10/12/08 7:53:29 pm reply quote 0

I just posted the Black Republican History test on the last thread. Think you'd pass? Think your friends would pass?

33 warnergt  10/12/08 7:53:29 pm reply quote 0

Great tune.
That video almost looks like two different bands with one superimposed on the other.

And Letterman is a disgrace. He went from a cool, USA-loving midwesterner in the 1980's to jerk of a northeastern libtard in the 2000's. He really changed. I can't watch his show anymore unless Chris Elliot is on.

34 HoosierHoops  10/12/08 7:53:43 pm reply quote 0

Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Racer. You a dude? Or Dudette?

LOL!

FBV,, I'm a hell of a dancer..If anybody tells you different..they are lying..

35 Racer X  10/12/08 7:53:46 pm reply quote 1

re: #26 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Any Phillies fans here? Dodgers?

Go Dodgers!

36 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 7:54:03 pm reply quote 0

re: #31 arethusa

Phillies fan...:-(

I'm an East Coast guy...but I'd love to watch Nomar and Manny stick it to the Sox.

37 Killer Tomato  10/12/08 7:54:25 pm reply quote 1

re: #29 Promethea

OT

I've been reading a thread on Just One Minute, and one of the commenters linked to this multipart video showing how the Obama people used the caucus system to steal votes from HIllary.

[Link: wewillnotbesilenced2008.com...]

If this has already been mentioned on LGF, sorry. I just wanted to make sure the video is widely seen.

That's the one! Someone was looking for this on the last thread...

38 arethusa  10/12/08 7:54:42 pm reply quote 0

re: #36 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I'm an East Coast guy...but I'd love to watch Nomar and Manny stick it to the Sox.

I can see that. It's what I'll be rooting for if the Phils ph--- up again.

39 LoFlyer  10/12/08 7:56:08 pm reply quote 0

Arrr, Charles I was looking at my profile and it shows I have only posted three links, and I know I have probably posted several hundred links. With posting two just on this thread.....It's not important but knowing the perfectionist you are with this site, I figured you would want a heads-up on the issue. Running FF3. Best regards, mate, er Captain!

40 Wishing  10/12/08 7:56:51 pm reply quote 0

Charles

Please check #271 last thread.
Iran dirty bomb / pirate ship/Israel was target

41 LoFlyer  10/12/08 7:57:26 pm reply quote 0

re: #25 Racer X

LOL!

Dude. I was kidding about the dance moves.

LOL!

Haaar, Love your nic, I am an old Speed Racer fan from my childhood!

42 willowone  10/12/08 7:57:37 pm reply quote 0

[Link: patdollard.com...]

another one being threatened > Ace is saying on his site

43 arethusa  10/12/08 7:57:38 pm reply quote 1

re: #39 LoFlyer

Arrr, Charles I was looking at my profile and it shows I have only posted three links, and I know I have probably posted several hundred links. With posting two just on this thread.....It's not important but knowing the perfectionist you are with this site, I figured you would want a heads-up on the issue. Running FF3. Best regards, mate, er Captain!

I think it's the links you post in the links section. Confused me too at first.

44 Wishing  10/12/08 7:57:50 pm reply quote 0
45 razorbacker  10/12/08 7:58:39 pm reply quote 0

re: #43 arethusa

I think it's the links you post in the links section. Confused me too at first.

I think you must be right. From personal experience, FWIW.

46 willowone  10/12/08 7:59:14 pm reply quote 0

going upstream

47 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 8:00:03 pm reply quote 0

re: #44 Wishing

You know, if I were a pirate, this story would be a great description of my luck.

48 MandyManners  10/12/08 8:00:11 pm reply quote 0

re: #40 Wishing

Charles

Please check #271 last thread.
Iran dirty bomb / pirate ship/Israel was target

Is there any substantiation?

49 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  10/12/08 8:01:19 pm reply quote 1

Million damn boats on the water, I hijack the only freaking one with a dirty bomb on it.

50 LoFlyer  10/12/08 8:01:32 pm reply quote 0

Yaar, buckling on 'me cutlass to fight the invading trolls in the next thread, later mates!

51 Pastorius  10/12/08 8:02:39 pm reply quote 0

Damn!

Is that the nerdiest band of all time, or what?

I'd swear it was a Christopher Guest Mockumentary.

52 DistantThunder  10/12/08 8:03:51 pm reply quote 1

re: #44 Wishing

Iran's *dirty* little secret

Thwarted by Somali muslim pirates. Oh, the irony.

53 turn  10/12/08 8:11:57 pm reply quote 0

Hey, mind fade. What does Charles play?

54 Ruthless  10/12/08 8:11:59 pm reply quote 1

Hello fellow Lizardfolk. I just posted about this on the last thread, which now seems to be dead. Today, individuals unknown vandalized both the McCain sign in my front yard and my house in an act that the investigating policeman described as "terrorism."

I have written a full report on this incident on my weblog, titled "There Is an Infection Loose in America," including photographs of the damage. All Lizards are invited to read it here:

[Link: starphoenixbase.com...]

Please feel free to comment, as well. Unfortunately (and you can see why), I reserve the right to review comments before posting them but will do so as quickly as I can.

55 Anna D  10/12/08 8:15:43 pm reply quote 0

They were my senior prom band. What a great song. I can still remember the moves...

56 looking closely  10/12/08 8:16:58 pm reply quote 0

re: #37 Killer Tomato

That's the one! Someone was looking for this on the last thread...

It was me, thanks.

Just don't have the time/inclination to watch 35+ minutes of documentary on this, right now, but the first few minutes seem intriguing.

Again, if vote fraud during the primaries can be PROVEN, this would fracture Obama's base.

/So many scandals, so little time.

57 rawmuse  10/12/08 8:17:25 pm reply quote 0

Is that a boogaloo or a shingaling? I forget.

58 MrPaulRevere  10/12/08 8:18:35 pm reply quote 0

Genius Brings Obama Monkey to Palin Rally : [Link: ace.mu.nu...] Ace is on FIRE

59 looking closely  10/12/08 8:21:20 pm reply quote 0

Who knew you could have a hit with only two chords?

60 Anna D  10/12/08 8:25:19 pm reply quote 0

rawmuse; it's neither. At the end, they're doing the Tighten Up.

61 nyc redneck  10/12/08 8:29:13 pm reply quote 0

i love it. those medallion necklaces, those ankle length tapered pants,the white shoes. awesome. they tightened up. it was mellow.
and cute.

62 Ringo the Gringo  10/12/08 8:32:27 pm reply quote 0

Love it!

But can you do the funky chicken?

63 Fearless Fred  10/12/08 8:39:08 pm reply quote 0
64 tradewind  10/12/08 8:42:47 pm reply quote 0

re: #11 pat

Oh, dammit. Might as well read ' Chickens relent, give fox one more chance to protect henhouse'.......

65 Meremortal  10/12/08 8:44:26 pm reply quote 0

re: #59 looking closely

Who knew you could have a hit with only two chords?

Bo Diddley only needed one.

66 Promethea  10/12/08 8:45:58 pm reply quote 0

re: #56 looking closely

Just don't have the time/inclination to watch 35+ minutes of documentary on this, right now, but the first few minutes seem intriguing.

It's unfortunate that the videos on the stealing of Hillary's votes are so long. They are well made, but few people will have the patience to watch more than the first two.

However, we need to get the word out about how this election is being stolen. I believe that the United States is in great danger now. Once we lose our freedom, it will be hard to get it back.

A lot of LGFers mention that they're glad that they have firearms. However, for those of us who live in cities such as Chicago, this is not a realistic option (unless things get really bad, but I don't think that will happen).

I was talking with my friend today about how we Chicagoans actually live in a banana republic. We have no choice regarding our city government. Surprisingly, I've always been a fan of Mayor Daley because he's really beautified our city, even on some of the "mean streets," like Ashland Avenue, which used to be quite ugly. Chicago lost its manufacturing base a few decades ago, but Daley brought it back from decrepitude, (except for the schools, which are worse than ever).

I'm surprised that Mayor Daley would support a socialist thug like Obama to take over our country. Daley always seemed like a decent leader, even though we know that Chicago runs on corrupt contracts. Daley also seems to live a fairly restrained life--he doesn't seem to be a big spender on fancy things. He seems to be very "Chicago" in his lifestyle.

But what do I know? Maybe he's got billions stashed in a Swiss bank like Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe.

Something is terribly wrong. Maybe Daley has a brain tumor.

67 twincitiesgirl  10/12/08 9:00:11 pm reply quote 0

I like their outfits....

68 Mad Al-Jaffee  10/12/08 9:35:21 pm reply quote 0

My band just recently started doing a version of this song. I never heard it until we started working on it a few months ago. It's one of the handful of songs I play chromatic harmonica on.

69 paybacktime  10/12/08 9:59:10 pm reply quote 0

GREAT song.

Reminds me of how BAD music is today.

God Bless Archie Bell and the Drells.

70 solomonpanting  10/12/08 10:13:48 pm reply quote 0

Archie Bell is the older brother of the late Ricky Bell.

71 good2geaux  10/12/08 10:37:41 pm reply quote 0

Like dat "Tighten Up" but it no "Cupid Shuffle"! :)

72 Ugh!  10/12/08 10:42:37 pm reply quote 0

Major 7th, 9th, Sharp 11th, and 13th, is more like it. Now that's hip!

73 victor_yugo  10/12/08 10:54:03 pm reply quote 0

Anything outside the tonic, dominant (or dominant-7th) and subdominant, I call "heavy chords." That includes things like 6th (augmented), major-7th, 9th, diminished, and their ilk. "The blues" in its original form was all "heavy chords."

To me, Ray Charles is the undisputed master of "heavy chords," with Billy Joel a close second.

/my US$0.02

74 LeePro  10/13/08 12:26:28 am reply quote 0

Ahhh, man!

Shades of the Temps... from lo-n-n-n-n-n-ng ago! ! !

75 lesbianrainforest  10/13/08 6:52:26 am reply quote 0

Tighten up on that organ now..................

76 billypaintbrush  10/13/08 8:05:28 am reply quote 0

Know the song but never saw the group. Now that I have, think they should have call themselves The Urkelettes

77 B0Z  10/13/08 3:15:50 pm reply quote 0

WOW! That was trippy.... grew up with that song in the 60's....

78 Jimash  10/13/08 3:48:54 pm reply quote 0
79 GT Charlie  10/13/08 8:13:30 pm reply quote 0

I love that shit!

The white guys sure look like a bunch of dorks in those shirts. Is that Glenn Campbell?

I bet the guitar guys hated that song. Swaying back and forth, two chords endlessly repeated. And I thought Proud Mary was boring. I sure am glad we never covered that tune!

GTC


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