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Post by Ken on Feb 4, 2008 22:09:17 GMT -5
I remember hearing this catchy tune when it was current, it was the first song of Gilbert's that I was familiar with. I found a very nice original copy of the 45, back in the early 80's.I love the song and it peaked on the billboard charts at #7 in 1973.The fine people at Rhino included the track on Volume 11 of the "Have a Nice Day" CD series. here is an audio sample  www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B0000032MY001008/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_008 |
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Post by 55dodger on Feb 5, 2008 1:24:26 GMT -5
That's a good song Ken. I remember it well. I was stationed in South Carolina at the time. I also remember his other two top 10 hits, one that was multi week #1 & one that was a multi week #2.
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Feb 5, 2008 8:41:17 GMT -5
I remember this one well, Ken. I think this was Gilbert's last top 10 song. Usually if you hit that third top 10 song, you will usually be around for the long haul. But it wasn't true in Gilbert's case. Maybe it was a change of style. This was more of a rock song. Maybe people wanted him to sing more sad ballads.  Fine song, though! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Feb 5, 2008 10:41:18 GMT -5
Love this one!! When they had the 70's station, they played that one a bit, and that's where I really learned it.
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Post by Dawn on Feb 5, 2008 11:20:06 GMT -5
Great song, Ken. I bought the 45 years ago at a record fair, and then later got it on the Rhino collection.
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Post by alandhopewell on Feb 5, 2008 14:26:07 GMT -5
I love that song! I used to own a copy of his self-titled album, and I loved all of it.  |
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Post by smittykins--70s pop RULES! on Feb 5, 2008 16:58:12 GMT -5
My mom had the 45. Good song!
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Post by jbd on Mar 30, 2008 8:33:17 GMT -5
GET DOWN was probably the greatest of several good singles by GILBERT, including CLAIR and OUT OF THE QUESTION. my sister had the album. GET DOWN defined "catchy" for me, then and now...that whole early-to-mid 70s era was so ripe with near perfect pop tunes blasting out of my AM radio. sometimes, the only way to get that feeling back for me is to play one of those HAVE A NICE DAY cds from RHINO!
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