Rod Stewart - The Killing Of Georgie (Part I & II) (Official Video)REACTION!!
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As a 70 year old straight man, I can say that this song has always moved me. When will people learn to let other live and let live. Maybe they will learn it when they are knocking on heavens doors.....that may be to late. Wake up people. My older brother was gay, he had a hard life even from my father....but my mother and I supported him, he was her son and my BROTHER.
Best Rod Stewart song in my opinion.
This song was years ahead of itself. Singing about a gay person been done wrong to in the 70's. Classic song.
Sad that it still does. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and remember to be kind.
I'm always kind. Just that sort of person.
listen to the lyrics!! Georgie was gay , fair enough, the lyrics say He took a short cut home, a New Jersey gang mugged him, He fought back was knocked down and hit His head, nothing about because he was gay.
The 70s at least among those of us who were young at the time was a very open time. We embrace civil rights and the beginnings of gay rights. The biggest advanced of gay rights in this country took place on our watch 1 millions of gays came out into the open and began to live freely as gay people in the midnight 70s.
My son was attacked by a gang of men in Scotland. They didn't like his English accent. A brain injury, PTSD agoraphobia and 2 years later, I am so grateful he's still here with me. The world is full of evil people. For all the George's Mothers who have lost their children to filth, this song is for you. May God give you all peace.
As a Scotsman, I am so sorry for the hate towards your son.
@@DannyBrownPodcasts I second this sentiment. We can only apologise for the scum that attacked your boy.
I hope he's well mended and the animals that done it are rotting in jail.
So sorry for the loss of your son,!:____(
I am so sorry to hear about your son. Not everyone in Scotland is like that x
@@octel0810 When was the last time you heard of an English person being assaulted, here, for being English? Unless this was 30 years ago, Ah smell shite.
I am 65 YO and remember when this came out,i still cry when i hear this. A great Story.
Alistair Blanch same here. I’m 70 .UK resident
Me too .. such a true song ... one them ones that us older people have enbeded in 7x ..
I'm as straight as a guy can be but man I always loved this sad song. :-(
Hello sweetie who you trying to kid 😂
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Right with you brother... me too.
This was extraordinarily brave for the time.Not just the words but also the performance.
Was proper brave, could have ruined him, but he didn't care, real respect.
The 70s was much more open than you seem to realize
@@RIbigDave I was there, there were TV stars that disappeared overnight when they came out, like Kenny Everett who was huge one day gone the next, there might have been your Eltons etc. but there was terrible prejudice against gay people, gay bashing was a thing. If you missed all that you were fortunate.
@@direnova6284 first off the fact that people's careers ended because of anti-gay feeling wasn't on us the youngest generation it was the much more numerous people in the previous generations or far less open than we were. Second gay bashing with much more common in the blue collar world far less common among those of us who went off to get educated in college. The attitude about gays in 1970 had changed dramatically by the end of the decade. That's why the second half of the 70s is the pyramid when millions of gays came out of the closet and began to live openly. So ring your hands someplace else
@@RIbigDave The previous generations were still there, who said it was on the younger generation? If you're saying it was easy to be gay in any part of the 70's except for trendy left wing middle class hippies you're blind. And who was ringing their hands? I think the word you were looking for was wringing, just one more sign of your lack of wit and observation.
Rod Stewart is a class act. This man can sing and entertain. He is definitely one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all times!
Hear hear 👏
my arse he is urine soaked old deviant ask read Angie Bowie book
and YOU decided that all bu yourself?
Well said sid!! Sir rod is a God!!👏👏👏
@@alexbrown-ks1hq HAHA dude don’t take ANYTHING that woman has to say as a fact😂😂
I've been listening this song for 30 years still get the same feelings....A masterpiece.
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For the time, this was so amazing. Georgie was a friend of mine, he needed love - what a statement Rod was making!
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One of the saddest songs ever. Rod Stewart did a fantastic job.
My son just came out to me at 14. I honestly couldn't love him more. 💖
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killing_of_Georgie_(Part_I_and_II)
Hmm
That is a tough one, he is so young!
As a doting father, that's all a son wants, love, respect, and acceptance. Good for you!
It is a true story. George was a real person and a great friend of Rod Stewart's
didn't know if it was true sad, could have happened in 95 or 2015.
ThePinkDragon I was raised christian and was taught people like myself who r gay, it is justifiable in the eyes of their imaginary man in the sky, the kill us. Religion is a choice to ignore facts and evidence and stay ignorant. Sexual orientation is not a choice. Anyone who thinks it is I would like to see try Then switch back; no more “, “I know someone........” bullshit.
@@jakespur6094 The Priest used to tell me at confession I was wanking way too much and I would go blind. It's not true - It made me go bald!!! lol
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I grew up Christian and still am and have never heard any other Christian profess it’s ok to kill a person for sexual orientation or that God says it’s ok to do so.
@@TBishopDean Yet in the U.S. at least they do exist. I watched an athiest channel recently who wanted to flag a Christian video that called for the execution of gay people. Sad but true.
so glad that you did review and discover this song. 1976 UK a very special song. Me, gay leaving school the year before...leaving a home that was not a home 50.00 in my pocket and a train ticket....17 years never looking back...saw the parents once after that..never went back...struggles to accept myself...moved ot the USA 1984 ....nursing then law enforcement...protecting others that was in my DNA due to not being protected as a kid...so song is of great significance to my life...66 year of age now...life has been an interesting path...and after all the time I am loved and love my partner of 12 years...so this song does move me to tears. xxxx
This song came out in the early 70's, but never got any airplay.....Such a great and SAD song!
“Coz youths a mask ,but it don’t last. Live it long and live it fast..”
Rod had a good friend a English singer called Long John Baldray. Years later, with Stewart now a big star, Long John had fallen on bad times and wasn't able to pay his medical bills. Stewart, payed all of his bills until Long John passed.
Pretty sure the benefit concert was for Ronnie Lane who had MS. Ronny was the basist and one of the founding members of the band Small Faces, which Rod was a member of at one time. Ronnie lived here in Trinidad, Colorado for many years before passed away here.
You can find the documentary on You Tube about Ronnie Lane. Also, Pete Townsend did an album with Ronnie released in 1977 titled "Rough Mix". Eric Clapton played guitars and Dobro on some songs. John Entwistle, Henry spinetti, and Charlie Watts contributed musically as well. It was to help Ronnie financially as well.
Ross we dont pay medical bills in UK.
@@pablo19136 I know. I'm a Scot living in NY. Long John was also residing in the states, hence the bills.
The Yanks have a real problem with the idea of an NHS style health system. If you call an ambulance here, you get a bill for $2300. The NHS has it's problems, however it is the sign of a more mature and caring society and folk should be proud of it. Meanwhile, the US has 63 million without health coverage!
@@rosswatson5996 well said, americans think the good ol US of A is the greatest country on earth, however when it comes to health care they really are like a third world country. People knock the NHS, but they would certainly miss it if it wasn't there.
Every single time. It gets me every single time.
this song is the sole reason i hold rod up quite high above many artists from the 70s. a song like this took passion and guts to release in the 1970s.
This song is a masterpiece. ahead of its time...
This song is a true story. Makes me cry every time.
was looking to see if anybody had written ... TRUE .. before i put it down months later ...when ya my age this song is as much apart of you as a don mclean , rolling stones , lou reed , srv , led zep etc song ... like , in the getto when elvis sung it , this song was quite controversal too , but cause of rods connection he sung it .. even remember some stations wouldnt playnit , or only at night .. amazing how straight most people were ..
My brother died from AIDS In 1992....
Still miss him, he would dance around the house singing Rod ....guess that's where I got my Love for Rod ..seen him 7 times ❤
This is truly a breath of what humanity should be
Makes me cry every time,ugh...😭This hots in the deep part of the soul!The profound grief due to blatant ignorance!More love people!💞👊
Rod Stewart has an amazing catalog of songs. This one is my favorite. Beautiful and sad.
It is a true story. Rod Stewart is a brilliant storyteller
Amazing, watching the reaction of someone hearing this song for the first time.
I'm a Christian and we are duty bound to love everyone. As Jesus loved and forgave us. Never heard this song before, it is heart renching. Georgie, R.I.P.
Your religion has been used as an excuse to hate different people. Saying you are a christian holds no weight in a modern society of inclusion of all. Go preach somewhere else.
@@heathcliff8624 It amazes me people are quick to condemn religions, but statistically speaking, atheist leaders have caused more death to humanity. Atheist, they are odd, they are quick to condemn religion but not as quick
to recognize evil, a biblical concept. I condemn any religion that promotes harm to another living being. I accept religions that promote the conceot, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, a Christian belief. Hindu believe in karma, and Cristians say you reap what you sew. Were I you, I would be careful who you condemn.
@@heathcliff8624 Telling someone else to be quiet, or leave, in an inclusive society? I would urge you, everyone, not to group people into categories. Christian this, atheist that.... nah. Hugs and caring.
Oh boy, have I got a request for India. :)
@@erict956 I just sent a donation for, "I'd like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)", by the New Seekers.
@@erict956 And have nightmares from camping again!?!?
Friends are truly a huge part of life. For each person we reject for some trivial difference of race or gender or sexual preference, we are just hurting ourselves. Feel the echo of a hollow heart, and open it up to be filled.
Your mom says that was beautiful. Thank you for your words. Your mom must be proud of you. I know I am.
Rod's voice...this song...oh my. tears.
Rod - Swoon
I hear you Lisa!
I used to listen to this song when I was a teenager, 40 odd years ago. Love watching your videos and seeing your reaction. Great music is timeless. One of the things I love about this song is that, not only is he lamenting the killing of Georgie, he even shows some sympathy for the perpetrator., 'a switch-blade knife, he did not intend to take his life, he just pushed his luck a little too far that night'. This is still so relevant today. If you carry a knife, this is what can and does happen.
There's a box set out now that includes the unreleased sequal "Innocent (The Killing of Georgie Part 3)" which deals with the aftermath from the killer's perspective and the trial.
Mandolin Wind! Love this one, too!
One of the great storytellers of all time! Forever Young, Downtown Train, Young Turks, just a few of his great songs!
Great song by a Great Singer
This song always makes me cry. I love Sir Rod
My dad loved this song and every time I hear this I think about him and brings tears of joy to my eyes. RIP dad!!!
You wear it well & I don’t want to talk about it .....two of his best !
And hand bags and glad rags.
Sweet little rock-n-roller...
Great songs as is the first cut is the deepest
Rod's one of the greatest there is!
Lovely, pretty, empathetic lady, great song.
Thank you India for posting this. Back when this song was released, I was a gay and very guilty, confused teen. Even though Georgie died, it was still the only positive song about being gay I knew. It made me feel maybe I wasn't such a freak after all. Much Love!
We listened to it on LP, had to flip the record over to listen to Part II. Where I'm from, it was a subject not often brought up during that time, and if it was, it was to mock or make fun of people. We have made some gains of acceptance, but have a long way to go still. I realize how brave and thoughtful Stewart was to write and sing this in mid 1970's.
I have always loved this song. I hadn't really listened to the words, that closely. It's so beautiful.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killing_of_Georgie_(Part_I_and_II)
Welcome aboard! I've been a Rod Stewart fan since the mid '70's and this is one of my favorite songs by Rod.
I love that you are reacting to the early Rod Stewart songs. Love him.
Sweetheart, the world needs more people like you.
Rod has been around for half a century and has hundreds of good songs.
One of my all time favorites
On one his first Albums. Love it and it always makes me cry. AT that time, being Gay was unacceptable to most people.
Rod Stewart holds the current world record for the biggest gig of all time - in 1994, he also performed on Copacabana Beach to to a staggering 3.5 million people celebrating New Year's Eve.
A beautiful song, and a beautiful interpretation. Thank you, India.
Still wanna cry over this song, even after 40 years.
One of my fav singers ever! Have seen him in concert three times! Amazing! Have I Told You Lately is mine and my husband's song!
Lots of girls were crazy over Rod Stewart back in the day..great voice.biggest hit Maggie May...my friend was nuts over him
I've been a Rod Stewart fan since the early 70's. He is a member of an elite set of muso's He is himself and cannot be compared to anyone. Brilliant songwriter, brilliant singer and a great frontman. We could be brothers :-)
Love is love...in this world we need more....honest true love.
You have a good and sweet heart and the right idea. It is not our place to judge anyone. Our work is to love and serve each other, be kind. Show justice, love mercy. I love listening to the music of my youth with you and watching you enjoy it! Makes me very happy. May you have many things to be thankful for this season.
I cried the first time I heard this song
Yes, you did!!! Again with Rod Stewart!! One of my my most favorite artist and one of his best songs, lesser known songs!!
This is why reaction videos are so fantastic. I never knew this record as a kid (I was more interested in eating dirt, as little boys do), and in the post-punk world liking Rod Stewart was a no-no. But what a kind, beautiful song, and so ahead of its time. Thank you India, you are a goddess.
In my opinion Rods best ever song
I've heard many of Rod Stewart's songs, but never have I heard this one. Well done, Rod.
This song was ahead of its time.......
Night on the town ...my favorite album as a teen..Love Rod ..seen him over 30 times in concert..always a great show 👍
This song is pretty sad, but pretty cool how Rod said Georgie was basically a big old ball of sunshine, that's sweet! I love that! 🥰...
But Dude! I've never seen Rod Stewart vamp this hard and it hits different!...SHOOK, but I'm living for it! 😎😍😎...
I'm from the 80'S, so I remember Rod in the 80's...but in this one from the 70's I love how Rod thinks he's on a runway here and his makeup is on point, his white suite and how his jacket was a cape is everything...He's vamping it up sooo hard in this one! 😎😎😎
Great artist with the best hair in the business.
Beautiful song
Kudos for even listening to this song ,, so sad but so cool good on ya!!
Damn, this song is so emotional,, with that gorgeous 70's sound. ..
To this day he is still an awesome entertainer
I heard this song as a child. My aunt's & uncles introduced me to amazing music. Made me cry when I got older, I didn't understand it as a child.
Has always been one of my favorite songs...Way ahead of it's time.
I love Rod...my wife and I got married and had our honeymoon in Spain in 1973...Rod had just brought out Maggie May...and we named our first child Maggie...!!!!!
I am 55 years old and I know my way around blues, Rock, R&B, Disco, new music, old music... I must tell you, I have never seen this footage or the song before. Thank you so much for what you do... Discovery is so much fun!!
This song is so sad. I love Rod Stewart. This is one of his best songs.
Thank you for sharing this!
Brilliant song,brilliant performer. Have no idea what he's trying to achieve with all his antics
You should try Rod Stewart, “a reason to believe” on unplugged. Soooooo gooooooood! 😀
The remake of I Know I'm Losing You live with his band of the former Small Faces and Ron Wood is another great choice.
I like that song but To be truthful I love every song He's ever sang. Yes, He's one of the best.
The whole unplugged album and videos are awesome 💙🎶🎶
Let’s not forget mandolin wind and Maggie May
You seem like such a sweetheart. I love when I find new "old" music and get those emotions. I was blessed to learn about all these artists when I was young. But I still discover favorites. Thank God for that part of the internet!!! Gotta love the learning and sharing .
Rod is the best story teller ever! Saw him at Merryweather post back in the 70’s
I heard this as a kid, pretty sure it started me on the path to being an ally of the LGBTQ folks. Love is love people. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and remember to be kind.
I'll be 50 this year and I remember getting the album a night on the town when I was about five or six, this song Always rip my heart out I knew what it meant back then. And it's just always been one of my favorites
This song still makes me sob decades after I first heard it.
This is from Rods Album A Night on The Town 1976 great music I love Rod
You are amazing and enlightened and I am overjoyed to share this universe with you!
My favourite by him is I don't wanna talk about it and Tom Waits's Downtown Train :)
Patty Smyth does a great job with "Downtown Train."
Love your honest reactions. Your sou. is bared in a good way. Never stop being you! God bless.
That’s why Rod is known as the story teller
Rod Stewart never had a bad song. He did a duet with 💝Tina Turner with his hit "Hot Legs" two of the greatest voices ever to be heard on the radio back then. WOW, just magnificent singers. Also these gems:
*If you think I'm sexy*
*First cut is the deepest*
*Downtown Train*
(Heres a lyric teaser for *Your in my heart song*)
Your in my heart, Your in my soul you'll be my breath should I grow old.
💝💗 Great song. 💖❣️
Hmmm "Da ya think I'm sexy" would say different lol. Though I do love nearly every other song he has sung.
This song was recorded as one song and released on Rod Stewart’s A Night On The Town Album in 1976. It was such a beautiful song. My friends and I loved this song. It makes me so happy to see you react to this awesome song. Thanks!
Love Rod Stewart's ❤️ music 🎶. I liked how you described the song. Please do more of his songs. Check out Scarred and Scared .
I heard this song many decades ago and I still listen to it to this day it’s a fantastic song and it’s good to see somebody new discovering this great classic music that I believe everyone should hear it fits in today’s time
Yes he was a real person ans a real friend of Rods... thanks for this post. Tears!
Never heard this song before .... such a sad, sad song. And thank you, India, for allowing yourself to feel the emotions in this song.
Thank you for reacting to this. Your reaction was entertaining! I had this album and I had forgotten that I was in love with Rod Stewart in 1976!
Loooove Rod Stewart 😍
Rod Stewart Downtown Train. Awesome song. Anyone else like it?
Brilliant song.
LOVE THAT PARTICULAR SONG ❤❤❤❤
Haven’t heard anything about Rod in a long time. I hope he’s OK. An absolute staple of Rock and Roll radio in the 70’s, 80’s
Steven M. He’s fine. Touring every year...including in 2020....
Saw him in Concert last year in the Seattle area with Cindy Lauper. Still has lots of energy for a guy his age.
Funnily enough he was on the telly the other night doing an interview, he seemed to be loving life at the moment.
Steven M. Rod recently had a three year battle with an aggressive type of prostate cancer, but he’s said to be fully recovered and is touring once again in 2020.