Kanye West Fade (Preview)

I hope Rare Earth is going to get compensated for Kanye’s sampling of I’m Losing You in his video “Fade”

Happy Holidays All… Hey Ray, I was recently watching some home video footage 8mmof the trip to Venezuela. In a nutshell, it shows RE in the plane flying over and then on the bus. As you guys are arriving at the hotel?, there are literally thousands of fans lining the streets,…

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about where Rare Earth toured in 1972. I saw them in a concert in 1971-1972 (I think) in West Virginia. Does anyone have any info about where they appeared?

Here is some info for anyone who can receive Sky Satellite television. The Performance Channel is showing episodes of The Ed Sullivan Show, a very popular American entertainmentprogramme that included bands. They show the same episode 3 times a day at 6.30am, 3pm and 6.30pm. The number forPerfo…

I finally saw Rare Earth play last night at the Livonia Spree. Caught up with Gil before the show to ask about Mark. Sounds like everyone appreciated his talent. Mark and I knew each other when we lived in an apartment complex in Redford. This was 1954-55. I was a year older. I remember a few times going ov…

Rare Earth concert on July 4th in Elgin, Illinois. This will be rocking!! https://grandvictoriacasino.showare.com/mobile/Event.asp?Event=25

Rare Earth & Climax?! Not to be confused with Climax Blues Band. Interesting…Get Ready meets Precious & Few? Hmm!

We all send Jerry our love, our blessings and hope he knows how much we miss the real him – not the guy in the chair who doesn’t seem to remember us. We love you, Jerry. We always will.

Hey Folks, I was watching Goldfinger on BBC America last night and saw this promo for the BBC America show, Top Gear. Check it out…https://youtu.be/ZXJddUQWRwk

Question Peter…. Are you still playing with CRAS?…Looks like web site is down and Bobby Roberts don’t list the band anymore??? Hope not…. Mark M

Hey Rare Earth fans! I was wondering if anyone knows what became of Mark Olson — the keyboardist starting with I Just Want to Celebrate and continuing for the next few albums. We’ve known each other since kindergarten days and I lost touch with him many years ago. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks…

Apparently a couple of people have heard this artifact…best NOT released?

Here are some early recordings from the Mark Olson Project/Nothing To Fear.Nothing To Fear at Spiritwind Studio Side 1.mp3shared from DropboxView onwww.dropbox.com

I have to admit that I still miss Eddie. I am also a conga player who grew up on Eddie’s riffs. I saw him four times and was mesmerized each time. I play his solo’s over and over. A few years I wrote an article to DRUM mag. on the 10th anniversity of his death. But they never published it. If anyone is intereste…

Here is Jerry LeBloch’s obituary. RIP Jerry LeBloch http://mobileobits.mlive.com/obituaries/flint/obituary.aspx?n=jerry-lebloch&pid=175874399&referrer=0&preview=True

Sorry to tell you this but I don’t know of any other way of getting a hold of the band members of Rare Earth. A former crew member of yours has passed after a bout with cancer. Robert “BOO” Crampton has died of lung cancer. Just thought you would like to know.The funeral arrangements for Boo. P…

KUDOS TO MIKE URSO FOR A GREAT JOB ON THE CHICAGO LIVE ALBUM.

Former Rare Earth drummer, Jerry LeBloch has lost his battle with cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to his daughter, Lexy. RIP Jerry LeBloch.

Very sad to report that Al from Canada, who many will remember as a regular poster on the forum, passed away today after a short illness. Condolences to his family and friends.

Hi All, This is my first posting here. I am fascinated by the many posts here, and and reading my way through, post by post. I am fascinated that Ray Monnette has posted here. I met Mr. Monnette in 1992, in Galion, Ohio, when the configuration of Rare Earth at that time played at the “O…

Well… I’d gone through 7 copies on vinyl and finally found a copy on CD, but there’s still one song on “One World” that I can’t figure out all the words to. Searches on the ‘Net haven’t helped, so I’m hoping someone will happen along here and be able to post the lyrics to Any Man Can Be a Fool. It…

My first date with my husband was to a Rare Earth concert in Colorado Springs on I believe June 27, 1973. I was 16 and he was 18. That will be 40 years ago this June!! We were married in 1976. Have three children and 6 grandchildren. Rare Earth will always hold a special place in our hearts because it wa…

Its available May 19 15 pre order yours all you R.E fans

So I used to regularly watch the 20-plus minute video from the 1973 performance…and now it’s nowhere to be found. I’m happy to buy a copy or otherwise to pay to watch it, but where might I find it? I appreciate any suggestions…I need to get my funk on. Bets, Patrick

Does anyone here know what the words spoken at the beginning of this tune are, translated in English? Back when the album came out, I was playing it at work, when a co worker who was from the Phillipines, said “he’s saying bad words”, but he wouldnt tell me what was being said. Just curiou…

Ralph I have just got hold of a copy of “The Impact of Brass” album which as you know came out on the Rare Earth label. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about them as there is no information on the sleeve apart from producer and arranger credits. Did any of the guys play on other Moto…

At last the 2nd volume of Northern Soul killers from the Pied Piper vaults out in May…………..Ray, how many of these are you on? 1. Voo Doo Madamoiselle – September Jones 2. He’ll Be Leaving You – Nancy Wilcox 3. You Only Live Twice (Alt) – Lorraine Chandler 4. Could It Be You – Sharon Scott 5. Ooh…

Who is Ken Johnson….. http://home.socal.rr.com/jcentral/RE_Poster1.htm

The Rare Earth World web site has been in motion for 11 years and I would like to thank everyone who paid us a visit, the time has now come for it to close but the Forum will remain open at least for the next few months so please bookmark these pages for access. Cheer
s John

A superb new album by Peter Rivera that hits the right note, great stuff! http://www.peterrivera.com/music

Hi! I am engaged to Tom Baird’s son, Ain- we are getting married in May this year! Ain has some fond memories of his dad when he was young- Tom passed away when Ain was 5- but there are still things missing…. I am wondering if anyone in the Rare Earth world would be interested in sharing any images/ memor…

Has anybody heard of this???…Got to be the best Rare Earth ever released….Gil, Ray,Eddie,Bird,Wayne,Rick and Jerry…This is Rare Earth in there Prime !!!!!

As demonstrated on the logo for this website, the outer sleeve design for theOne World albumstill looks great todayand must havesold a few copies in itself. The inner sleevewas equally good. Theartist, Roger Dean, was the leading artist at that time and we…

Hello all,I hope this post finds you well. Ive been away from here for a while. Its been a crazy year. Between college (now finished), family, work, and little leagueIve been swamped. Little league is finally done, as is college. And losing Mom to cancer in June didnt help any. It really took the wind o…

Does anyone have a tape of the album LIVE IN CHICAGO. If you want to swap for something you need then please contact me.

Pete tearing it up at Rockin at the Rivers 2013 peter rivera of rare earth tearing it up at rocki: http://youtu.be/VhwIv4yFNOI

* – That is, as far as the Late 1970’s era is concerned. The best-and apparently the *only*-LP to chart on Motown’s “Prodigal” subsidiary.. Lots has been said about “Warm Ride” (The ONLY 45 single to score a top 40 hit for Prodigal)..but let’s delve into the other gems here. &quo…

Rare Earth live from the Arcada Theatre in St Charles, IL. Rare Earth, performing “Big John” Live: http://youtu.be/zRRHz6utTRc

This may sound crazy, stupid, or both, but I wondered if any one in here ever had a particular tune by other artists that they would have loved to have heard Rare Earth record? Since they, in my opinion, did many versions much, much better than the originals by the original artists, I would have loved to h…

I think most of us know the famous story of Rare Earth’s first gig in Chicago after they broke big with “Get Ready” – “ladies and gentlemen, Motown recording artists RARE EARTH”, and the curtain went up… and the band and the audience just stared at each other dumbfounded. The a…

I’m hoping that Ray, Peter or Gil might pass comment on this one. I waslooking back throughRoger Dean’s book called “Views” which was published in 1975. On Page 35 his painting used for theinside of the One World album is featured. Motown wanted to use it for the outer sleeve but they set…

Ok, Everyone here has either heard one or both ofthese albums & all of you have them in the mail now, for certain. So, tell me…which do you prefer? HUB self-tiled or Cheata’. Personally, I think I prefer Cheata’ a little more. Now, this doesn’t take away anything from the first album. But the sec…

Hello.. I was wanting to get the lyrics for “Big John Is My Name” I have some of them figured out…However, I would like them in their entirety. Thanks Rare Earth Fans! akkaye

Former Rare Earth Drummer, Jerry LeBloch is terminally ill. There is a gofundme account set up, donations are very much appreciated. Please visit this page for more information on his diagnosis. http://www.gofundme.com/l89plg

I know the subject of the aborted Rare Earth Concert at Randall’s Island has been discussed on this forum from time to time.Here’s a little info on that show. First NY Blanket FestivalDowning Stadium, Randall’s Island NY City22,000 Seats Plus General Admission Field SeatingSaturday 7/23/73 7:0…

I’ve noticed an edit onDick Clark’s Motown Special that is different from the one I have that I recorded about 15 years ago. Mark Olson’s solo on Get Ready is missing. The you tube videos that I’ve seen don’t have it and I’m wondering why? It’s not a long solo but if you are a fan of Mark Olson its really fa…

We can now confirm upcomingCDreleases for the following Rare Earth albums in mini-lp vinyl replica format. LIVE IN CHICAGO…..Recorded live in 1974 at the Arie Crown Theatre and previously unreleased. DREAMS/ANSWERS….. The band’s 1st album on Verve Records, 1968. ONE WORLD….. A clas…

Is there any truth to the rumor that the rare earth live album was really recorded in studio and was actualy overlayed over the original live recording due to some technical issues? At the end of “BIG BROTHER’ there is a hint of this with the last two keyboard chords. I love this album and RARE EARTH…

While listening to my new “Live in Chicago” CD that I got in the mail today, It brought back memories of my one & only time I got to see Rare Earth live in concert. As it turned out it was an abbreviated show that I’m sure the bandrather not had experienced. It was my freshman year at Middle T…

Today the postman brings Rare Earth Live in Chicago!! Here is a video link to some pictures with a audio remix that I did. They were all so nice to meet!!http://youtu.be/cao3WxW4V70

When I first heard WR,I was very disappointed,I hated Come With Your Lady…I couldn’t have been more wrong,a great song,showing REs at their rockish best.WR was just a bit less soulish,it also came on the heels of HBB,which was a great soul song.Actually WR…..had some great songs,including my d…

Unfortunately it appears that there are no plans for Motown/Universal to reissue any of Rare Earth’s catalog.In the 1986 Get Ready and Ecology were issued on cd. In 1989, In Concert was issued on cd (butin order to fit it on one cd, the applause andfade in’swere shoertened). In 1991Greatest Hit…

RE: Topic: Rare Earth vinyl transfers aka “needledrops” Hey, Just discovered this site in 2014 (sorry)! I am trying to complete my Rare Earth collection, but it proves to be virtually impossible. Especially some rare items like Tight & Hot & Generations for example. Therefore…

Browsing thru the book stores, I find books on just abt every artist I can remember, & some I can’t remember. Why no books on Rare Earth? I realize it’s been many years, many members, many ups & downs, but it sure would make compelling reading.
I enjoyed Pete’s book & I was left wanting more….

I was cleaning my computer room, rearranging things and found a cd I forgot I had: Classic Rock All Stars 1994, from when they were a 5 piece band with Spencer Davis in the band. The cd sounds great, the guys play great too. How rare is this anyhow?

Here in NYC,much is bein said about the 40th ann. of RAP music.The father of rap,DJ COOL HERC…is citin RE as 1 of his influences.We may hate rap………..but its huge.He says at first when he say the cover of GR,he was like…..what do 5 white guys gonna do?…………….It changed his percepti…

Back when I was a kid, I bought a 45 record. The band was My Friends. It had “I’m An Easy Rider” and “Concrete and Clay”. I about played “I’m An Easy Rider” to death (I still have it and downloaded it to my computer so I can save my 45. I even memorized the words to the so…

Been meaning to look this one up for ages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZLcMNJPez8&index=4&list=ALBTKoXRg38BCgSXKpDlppItibh2y0myAI Disappointed to hear that Ian Levine suffered a stroke recently. His Motorcity label produced some interesting material from a host of form…

Always felt RE just missed out on the video craze………..well on YTube,these is a warm ride video,very glossy,though,the guy on guitar….is that RAY?

Truly a great song Terrific

I had the privilege to to see Rare Earth in concert at the Mid-South Colosseum in Memphis, February 1970. The show was called the 1st Memphis International Rock Festival. In addition Rare Earth there was Chicago, Mountain, Pacific Gas & Electric and a bunch more. The most memorable part of the s…

I was saddened to read in the current issue ofRecord Collector Magazinethat Jerry La Croix has passed away… Rest In Peace Jerry and thank you for all the great music you have given us over the years…. Richard

Huge question…..read that RE turned down this song,so they gave it to EDWiN.

Ugh… Is there any way in the world to get a copy of these? I love the Rare Earth early music and I’ve been able to get original vinyl copies. I would take a vinyl rip needledrop as well. Thanks! Mike

Lookin @ the CAL-JAM tape…..PETE goes ……had my hand on a dollar bill……………and the MANAGER took it away.Guess he knew months b4.Anyway,hell of a showman,also watched MAURICE WHITE of EW&F…..not doin so good now.2 great showmen.Loved them both.

Was that Mark Olsen on Harmonica?

I am absolutely delighted to find this forum. My 1st job was in a record store, 1971. My favorite band was Rare Earth. I thought I was the only one who liked them, but at a concert, I learned this was not true! (Concert was April 7, 1972, in a snowstorm) I played the “In Concert” album so much! I of…

I love instrumentals. Never hear many anymore. One of my all-time favorites is “Scorpio” by Dennis Coffey & his Detroit Guitar band. Did Ray Monette play on “Scorpio”?

I have a great recording from this date. Can anyone tell me who is in the band at this time?? Thanks and Merry Christmas!!

Live in Chicago sold on E Bay for $500

On February 18, 2014, Motown are reissuing in the US four Tata Vega albumsonly in digital format. The third album, “Try My Love (Expanded)” from 1978, includes as one of the bonus tracks a duet with Peter Rivera. The track is called “You Got My Love”, and is credited to “R…

Co-written by GORDY………………..whom originally cut this song off the RAREEATH album?

I moved from Detroit,lived on Cardwell ,and went to Emerson for the last half of the ninth grade. I remember taking my guitar and amp to his house, but he was waay better than me. We hung out for a little while but I moved back to Detroit when school ended and lost touch. A friend of mine worked at Salem Lu…

Some see me as some type of troublemaker.GIL once responded to me……maybe 1 day the hard feelings would be over,you never know……I notified PETE of this em,it meant a lot to him.I bought that info into the public domain,hopin 4 some support.RALTH T also had some ideas.GILs not ready,maybe nev…

Maybe PETERs letter worked……@ the MOTWM Museam site…..RE is a featured group on the MOTOWN SOUND section,2 little but not 2 late.Hopefully 2014 brings us good news,know that 2013 was not the greatest year in PETEs life,personaaly it really sucked.(4 me)Also 4 GIL,RE only put out 8 shows last…

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Peter has a new 4 track ep for download. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Peter-Rivera-2-0/dp/B00GY00BFO/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&sr=1-2&keywords=peter+rivera

What is Mike Urso doing these days?

This girl has some talent,she doin ok………………EDDIE would be proud.

Anybody know the current status of Jerry Corbetta’s son, Kyle? Last we heard, Kylehad overdosed in Northern California, and was in rehab again. His arrest record is as thick as the phone book. Mostly drug stuff. He seems to be unemployable because of his past. Not interested in school, just dru…

Does the mono version of HBB…………have more echo in it?I awesome it all came from the same recordin.And PETE,where in the hell r u?

This old RE song…………………..MAYBE circulating…………TOM BAIRD original?Never released?

were other musicians used on this recordin?Gettin the impression………………………………………….

Hi Ray, I took over the bass spot after Urso exited. When Pete left, Mark and I took over the vocal duties. I don’t remember Gil doing any lead vocs except maybe shared vocs on parts of songs like “Big Brother”. I sand “Tobacco Road” and “Born To Wander” and thought tha…

I hope I’m not over stepping any bounds of friendship with Pete to inform you that his beautiful wife passed away during the week. Your thoughts and prayers for the family would be greatly appreciated by Pete, I’m sure. Dabar, God bless you. You were definitely one of His.

I understand RE turned down a visit on ST…that would have been huge;how many white groups would have been honored 4 the invite?I get the impression not only self-destructive….but a lot of bad decisions;

I hear you’re no longer in Classic Rock All Stars, Pete. Do you remember Jerry taking Mike and Dennis out in the 90s to
do some Sugarloaf shows? When was this and what drummer did they use? I assume you didn’t do any of these.

Hi, I’ve posted a few comments below recently, but thought I should introduce myself. I’m Marty, I grew up in Phoenix, AZ and still live here. My first Rare Earth album was “In Concert”, which I actually bought right around the time of original release in a grocery store of all places – Smitt…

Maybe this has been discussed already but I just noticed today there are now MP3s available for the following albums on Amazon.com: “In Concert”, “Greatest Hits and Rare Classics”, “Millennium Collection”. If I understand correctly, this is the first time &quo…

Set of a very elaborate set of songs are being released shortly w/ RE to be 1 of the FEATURED groups.Oddly WHATD I SAY is on this disc 2 times.Anyway,some1 had the common sense to include RE on the cover….think RALPH gonna luv this set.5 discs in all.

I see a lot of people talk about but I’m not sure what they are.

Just heard this by PETE,released last month on a collection set…………….he blows it up,no jive.Recorded in 90.

He is known by many as the father of Rap Music,DJ COOL HERC cites JAMES BROWN and RARE EARTH as major contributors to his samples,which propagated the genesis of rap.Not bad company.

Just wanted to share. When i stumbled across My Friends (on the Rare Earth label), at age 8 (!1973!), i was doing my first “dumpster diving”. My mother was running our town’s recycling, and I noted all these 45s (records) being tossed in, and was, naturally, curious. Well, i ended up saving…

Granted Dennis Lussier (Civilian name of Deke Richards) had almost nothing to do with Rare Earth, but he WAS a part of The Hitsville Family, working with Chris Clark, Martha & The VanDellas, & of course, The Jackson 5ive.. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/deke-richards-moto…

Today i was listening 8 minute song “One World” from Generation LP. All i know that this was recorded as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. When the film stalled at the box office, the album was shelved. My question is about this instrumental piece”One World”.Very psyc…

Rare Earth never made big waves in the UK regrettably. Nevertheless, I Just Want To Celebrate has sprung up on two current TV ads. One is for an anti-smoking product, the other is advertising a TV football show.

I COULDNT BELIEVE………………why?It shows their versatility,starts off like a rock song,turns jazzy,then downright funky.Its also my intro song…………as far as intro. others to RE.My desert isle song,never get tired of it.Oddly,its off WR,which I felt strayed 2 much from their R…

See the article here:
Rare Earth Forum – Rare Earth Forum