Rare Earth

The Profile

American rock band signed to Motown, known for blending rock, funk and soul and for their extended, energetic cover of Smokey Robinson's 'Get Ready'.

Formed in the 1960s and signed to Motown, Rare Earth are known for their long, jam-oriented cover of 'Get Ready' and for hits such as 'I Just Want to Celebrate'. Their sound mixes rock, funk and soul and was part of the late 1960s/1970s Motown-era output.

The available review celebrates Rare Earth's 21:36 extended funk-rock version of 'Get Ready' as energetic, dance-oriented and historically significant. It highlights instrumental solos and Motown production. The piece is framed as a staple in dance parties and early DJ culture.