1978 Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Hi guys, Last time I asked for songs that were similar to Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up. Now I'm after recommendations on songs that are similar to Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up. I just love this song, but have actually never tried to look for similar sounds. I need something to break up my modern soul and disco sets, and this one works perfectly. I know about 3 good latin cover versions of this song, but that's it. Any tips on similar sounds is appreciated!! cheers, Hans
kevinsoulman Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) THE SLOWER PACED WILLIE AND THE MAGNIFICENTS FUNKY 8 CORNERS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjig0w31z7Q OR THE FASTER FRANKIE COCKER TON OF DYNAMITE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9lrdQZkzHE KEV JUST BEAT ME PETE Edited September 2, 2013 by kevinsoulman
Mal C Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Here's a couple loose ones.. James Rivers - Tighten Up, Major Lance - Tighten Up, Howard Peters - Tighten up the Slack, Don Gardner - Tighten Up Your Love Bone, ok this isn't really a tighten up in its truest form, but its a good title... and on the Horse connection, there are literally tons of these, here is a a few good ones.. Fred Lowery, Big Bo & the Arrows - Ride the Iron Horse Cliff Nobles & Co - The Horse The Premonitions - Get E Up The Horse Delights Orchestra - King of the Horse Cliff Nobles & Co - Love Is Alright Fantastic Johnny C - Hitch It To the Horse The Soul Brothers - Horsin' Around James Boys - The Mule Lou Courtney - Do the Horse The Chevelles - The Gallop Cliff Nobles & Co - Horse Fever Roy Ward - Horse With a Freeze Pt1 The Ventures - Horse Power Johnny Jones & the King Casuals - Horsing Around Lester Young & the California Playboys - Horse Power and James Boys - The Horse Mal.C
Mal C Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Pal & the Prophets - The Whip is another good one, as is The Bar Kays - Give Everybody Some M
kevinsoulman Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) SLIGHTLY OFF TOPIC BUT INTERESTING https://solidhitsoul.com/tsutoronados.html KEV Edited September 2, 2013 by kevinsoulman
KevH Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 TSU Toronadoes - "Getting the corners" & " The Goose".Got that Tighten Up feeling.
Cunnie Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Not similar but a cover version by REM. Don't let that put you off though as it's quite good & also quite scarce as it was only released on a giveaway flexi-disc with a magazine.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3HhJ-2JnQE
Scotters Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Personally love the Bamboos take on Tighten Up (Kay-Dee records)....always a couple on eBay nice n cheap. Kool and the Gang's Chocolate Buttermilk is cool funky inst too, although a bit harder to find. Cheers, Steve
Pete S Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 On 02/09/2013 at 18:47, Cunnie said: Not similar but a cover version by REM. Don't let that put you off though as it's quite good & also quite scarce as it was only released on a giveaway flexi-disc with a magazine.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3HhJ-2JnQE You could guess for a year and still never know who that was by unless you already knew. Came out on cd about 20 years ago though not just on the flexi.
Guest john s Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 On 02/09/2013 at 18:57, Pete S said: You could guess for a year and still never know who that was by unless you already knew. Came out on cd about 20 years ago though not just on the flexi. Also on a normal vinyl promo, I believe. ;)
Pete S Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 On 02/09/2013 at 19:00, john s said: Also on a normal vinyl promo, I believe. ;) Never seen that one!
kevinsoulman Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 yellow magic orch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPqBfESmgek kev
Windlesoul Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNwZhZ0khTk
Guest john s Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) On 02/09/2013 at 19:19, Pete S said: Never seen that one! All the Bucketful of Brains flexis exist as normal vinyl TPs, as far as I know - I've had a few of them, but not this one! https://www.popsike.com/php/detaildatar.php?itemnr=370558729247 Edited September 2, 2013 by john s
AlanB Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Soul Suspects - Funky Drop Similar, but more like Archie Bell's - Can Stop Dancing: Big T & The Peacemakers - Tighten Up Tighter Oh, and one by Homer Simpson: Homer Simpson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEOmef9PmiU
nickp Posted September 3, 2013 Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) https://youtu.be/9nTNOJiV55E Al Escobar - Tighten Up I realise that the thread is songs 'like' Tighten Up, however this may be one that some are unfamiliar with. Enjoy. Edited September 3, 2013 by nickp
Steve S 60 Posted September 3, 2013 Posted September 3, 2013 Slightly more laid back - King Curtis "Memphis Soul Stew"
dean jj Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 rufus + the roots, the differences, the constillations...have that groove.
MrsWoodsrules Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 On 02/09/2013 at 18:01, Pete S said: Ton of Dynamite - Frankie Crocker Watched a movie last night called Lovelace (about porno star Linda Lovelace), she does an interview with a certain DJ in New York........no less than Frankie 'Loveman' Crocker himself. Also title track is superb, Gladys Knight I've Got To Use My Imagination from 1973, what a wonderful tune that is, presuming that'd be on Buddah around that time? Anyways great track. Film not bad, but sound track is good, think I caught an Eddie Kendricks track somewhere in there too, but forgot which one now, but could be wrong.
Spacehopper Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 one from my playbox over the last few months...rocky gil-soul party https://youtu.be/ahuHmS9nCZ0 dean
Mal C Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) On 02/09/2013 at 19:31, kevinsoulman said: yellow magic orch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPqBfESmgek kev can I diverge? love the Yellow Magic Orchestra, this was the one to get when i was into the house scene.. used to get spun allot in the midlands at certain venues.. it was a regular play at Notes Bar in Birmingham city center.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7oa5A2LRj4 On the subject of 'Tighten Up's' I know there are folk that collects every version they come across, but bar a few standouts, do we think if you have one you pretty much have em all? Malcolm Edited September 6, 2013 by Mal.C.
malik Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Another Tighten Up-alike : The TNT Boys - Musica del alma ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDcX1tbXHuk
George G Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 the Nazz - loosen up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVirwnskCtw
Guest Al Canforado Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Dnhqq8B24
kevinsoulman Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 WHERE HAVE THE LAST FIVE YEARS GONE KEV
Marcos Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 ROOSEVELT MATTHEWS 'Tighten up' is fantastic... great flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGAlhA4-jlA
Jordirip Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Here's another nice version of the song, although I don't think the thread starter wanted to see lot's of versions of the song. Maceo Parker. Notice that suddenly the song is written by James Brown. Edited September 7, 2013 by jordirip
AlanB Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 The backing to Ronnie McCain - This Time I'm Gone is very similar to Tighten Up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThOZr4EgzFo
Guest James Trouble Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I always thought this anthem from Keb's Sunday nights at Jo Jo's would work well on the Northern scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63jH_TLGudU Tighten Up enough? Flip of Bird Walking on All Brothers? The instrumental acetate of it is nice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxzjACEUyrk Tighten Up Tighter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5uSP3h5Ct0 Edited September 9, 2013 by James Trouble
Guest James Trouble Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Peace Makers soulful Tighten Up Tighter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_NZ2RDu_xU
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