You are correct. People were happy back then. Rock was better. people were friendlier. Life was better and safer. People were talented. No auto tune. No computer generated music or beats, just musicians jamming and singer their hearts out.
Being a musician, songwriter and vocalist myself, I used to play in 80's and 90's rock and heavy metal bands. I even got to meet and play with a few of the famous 80's bands before they were signed. I miss this. Even though this is late 70's here, it still rolled into the 80's and 90's. Another thing is all the great backing vocals were done by the band. Not studio singers. I had the good fortune of being in two bands where we were all lead vocalists, so we could do backing vocals like this. And there were so many bands who had great backing vocalis like Reo Speedwagon. A few others were Chicago, Styx, Foreigner, Journey, Yes, Kansas, just to name a few. Great times. I've watched a few of your videos. You both always have great reactions to songs.
Thankful I got to live through the 60' and on. I never thought I'd see the day when the quality in music was no longer sought-after. Fine talented musicians and vocalists striving to make something great to call there own. Now all that's left of my era is a few remaining remnants and the proof of the music's excellence contained on video. I am greatful for that.
The 70s was a happy decade for us young people and so much rock - and even the disco - was happy. Made you feel great! Yep, your gandparents (i was a teen then and 63 now with 7 grandkids) we were cool and had incredible music on a daily basis. Id go back there in a heartbeat. It was THAT good! Great reaction and very happy a younger man "gets" what makes this great music! My granddaughters and grandson like it too! 😀
Yes, REO's stuff is something that makes you think about the good and the bad times. Check out "Easy Money", "Time For Me To Fly", "Keep On Loving You" Good stuff from you two. Keep it up.
Living in central Illinois we lived and breathed their music, awesome live band. Formed in Champaign, IL by drummer and keyboard player and Gary Richrath guitar from Peoria, IL. Man, fond memories and never gets old.
I saw REO sing at a fair in my home town in IL before they became famous. My best friend and I both said "they are going to be famous one day". lol - Of course they were that and beyond.
we was happy back then because life was so much easier then now and the people back then had respect for each other compared to the people today simple as that i so miss the 80s
Back when music was REAL! .. One of my favorites.. REO is the bomb! Kevin Cronin is still belting out concerts around the country.. I saw them about 3 years ago in San Jose, CA.
This was one of my favorite songs for a minute. I love the change over from Neil on the piano/keyboard to Gary (RIP) guitar. Too bad the "changes" they were talking about was their change in their overall product with "Hi Infidelity" It got them their well-deserved millions but was a drastic change to the dark side of HI. I bought the album the day it was released. Listened to it twice and sent it to my 12 year old sister and said you're gonna love this. She didn't. She couldn't even believe it was REO. THIS was the good stuff. It's a crime they're not in the R&R HOF NOTE: They're currently touring with STYX and Loverboy🎸🎸🎸
As much as Kevin Cronin was a driving force in getting the band into the bigtime, he was also the reason they made the huge shift into softer stuff. They never recovered their great form after that.
Listen to the remastered version of this song.. It's crazy... The vocals, the music, everything is beautiful. It is already very beautiful, but they purified it a little and made a crystal clear version. Give it a try. Kevin cronan's vocals are just insane
I saw them before they got big. Once playing in a shopping mall about 1970-71. Went on to see them several times and, yes, people were HAPPY... and HIGH...
I just saw them a few weeks ago in Pittsburgh (with Styx and Loverboy) and they rocked. To my surprise, there were a lot of youngsters there. Consider me impressed.
I was born at the right time I guess because 1970's was my childhood and 1980's was junior high, high school and young adulthood so both had a powerful impact on me, and I was a bit precocious so I was very attentive to my environment and would even record every hit off the radio. Every song you cover and enjoy has a double significance for me as it evokes specific memories of the era and people I knew and places I lived, so it's personal when I listen to reactions. I wish your generation could go back in time just to observe because the world was so different. Although each decade of the 20th Century was unique in styles, fashion, music and trends, they were all so socially connected and there was this blissful innocence of just indulging yourself in all life has to offer in a carefree sense. But in the 21st Century the change was so drastic that it feels like a switch was flipped (and the events of 9/11 played a part as well). Not just the amazing music with heart that is often lacking today but in social isolation, violence, loss of innocence, lack of connection, extreme political correctness as to what you can say or do, etc. It's as if the previous century was a dream and then suddenly someone abruptly woke us up and said "okay, that's enough of that fantasy and carefree indulgence, time to snap out of it and face cold reality." At first I thought it was just me or because I'm older but I've seen so many others express a similar sentiment, not just my those my age but even Gen Z when they observe music, movies and videos from our days. It's not fair because today's generation has the same social desires and wanderlust but it's just a different way of life now for all of us -- and it only seems to be moving more and more that direction. Archival footage, recordings is how we temporarily revisit (and today's generations experience) that different time and and computer technology is how we remotely communicate now. I figured those who only know life today won't know what they're missing and what you don't know can't hurt you, but then I see a lot of young people just have that same feeling, like something is missing. And when they observe or listen to our times they seem to connect to it and see what that is.
He's definitelty 'right' on THIS one ! Great reaction and song choice. He's on point with his commentary as well, mentioning the musicianship. Loved it!
They just nailed it with this song when it came to that intensity, its just a pleasantly “busy” song, like picture a car full of teenagers flying down a highway out in the middle of the desert and everyone in the car is busy doing something anything a couple in the back making out bumping the guy thats tryin to roll a joint without spilling it everywhere, driver playing drums on the steering wheel, front passenger air guitar while his girlfriend sitting on the middle Console just lost her sunglasses out of the sunroof while collecting beer money from the back while someones little brother is kicking trying to be let out of the trunk, you kno,.. that song hahah
I saw this in the tour of that album with a record promoter when it came out. I went backstage and met the band, and got a promotional copy of that album
I grew up in Champaign, Illinois where REO was born. Such a wonderful place to grow up as a kid music-wise, and I’m proud of where I grew up. Thanks for choosing this one! It’s one of my faves by them. 🙂
I’ve seen REO three times over the years. This is my favorite song of theirs by a country mile. Tip: y’all need to reply to comments on your channel. At the very least, give hearts to comments to acknowledge that you’ve read them.
Well, I was born in 1952, so I'm 70 years old now. If you wanted to be at this concert listening to REO in the 70's, you needed to be born a little before or a little after me. I bought this REO album ion 1978.
That show, Stranger Things is MASSIVE all over the world and it has all of the songs in it from back then. Kate Bush had a record hit song from back in the 80's go viral and become wildly popular. We need to have more people push the sound of back then. Lightyears better than today's garbage.
Hot August summer nights in central Illinois and partying with REO... The only reason girls took guys to the show was so they'd have some shoulders to sit on !! Great song, greater times....no, best times !!!!
Saw them five times in the 80s here in New Orleans. I was 12 or 13 the first time I saw them. That was 83 when your parents would let you go to a concert with your friends,lol. Crazy to think about doing that today! Even seen Prince Purple Rain tour in the Superdome, I was in 7th grade.
Subbed today. I found you guys after you went AWOL (lol, jk) and loved your past reactions. Have been waiting for your return. My reaction hopefuls are: - Bee Gees: Too Much Heaven - MJ: Remember The Time 👍🏽⭐⭐⭐
would love to hear your reactions on Chris Klafford's kitchen sessions or Eva Cassidy if you love vocals your get blown away by both of these and there Acoustic guitar playing is outstanding
They were way better in the 70s. I thought their pop love ballads... were just not for me. This completely rocks and informs who they really are, a super tight, super good band. They were great live!
There’s gotta be like 20 better versions on RUclips lol.. and not hearing the opening piano is weird and I hate it lmao. Wish you guys had headphones on too.. sounds so good with them and the cleanest version
Saw them live in 1979 in Portland OR. What a great concert, except the opener was Orleans, they sucked, but REO made up for it big time! We were up near the stage and left a little deaf. LOL
I'm 71 now and probably saw these guys 6 or 7 times - they were a super LIVE band and Gary Richrath was one of the most underrated lead guitars ever
I’m 59 me too! ❤️🔥😎. RIP Gary!
While Gary's talent definitely helped to make Speedwagon what it was, he probably would 've been more satisfied with a band doing heavier stuff.
@@randallshaw9609 specially after they really started going soft
100% I’ve always said the same thing. Always looked like he was so happy up on stage playing. Smooth dude. Rip!
They were legends and high musicians ...the golden era of rock and pop
Turning 72 in a month and will be hearing/seeing them for the 34th time in Milwaukee--TURN IT UP!!!
Better times back then.
Name 1 band today that has the talent and puts out quality music like this. I will wait.
You are correct. People were happy back then. Rock was better. people were friendlier. Life was better and safer. People were talented. No auto tune. No computer generated music or beats, just musicians jamming and singer their hearts out.
One of the most talented and hardest working bands to ever grace us with their presence. Brava! ❤
Lots of beautiful babies were born when this song came out. OUTSTANDING
Ah, Richrath's guitar.... and that Wurlitzer! So good!
Being a musician, songwriter and vocalist myself, I used to play in 80's and 90's rock and heavy metal bands. I even got to meet and play with a few of the famous 80's bands before they were signed. I miss this. Even though this is late 70's here, it still rolled into the 80's and 90's. Another thing is all the great backing vocals were done by the band. Not studio singers. I had the good fortune of being in two bands where we were all lead vocalists, so we could do backing vocals like this. And there were so many bands who had great backing vocalis like Reo Speedwagon. A few others were Chicago, Styx, Foreigner, Journey, Yes, Kansas, just to name a few. Great times. I've watched a few of your videos. You both always have great reactions to songs.
Thankful I got to live through the 60' and on. I never thought I'd see the day when the quality in music was no longer sought-after. Fine talented musicians and vocalists striving to make something great to call there own. Now all that's left of my era is a few remaining remnants and the proof of the music's excellence contained on video. I am greatful for that.
The 70s was a happy decade for us young people and so much rock - and even the disco - was happy. Made you feel great! Yep, your gandparents (i was a teen then and 63 now with 7 grandkids) we were cool and had incredible music on a daily basis. Id go back there in a heartbeat. It was THAT good! Great reaction and very happy a younger man "gets" what makes this great music! My granddaughters and grandson like it too! 😀
NO Auto Tune back then, PERIOD!
All TALENT!
100%
Great job you two!
Dude. This is just them playing with the studio version overlapped.
Yes, REO's stuff is something that makes you think about the good and the bad times.
Check out "Easy Money", "Time For Me To Fly", "Keep On Loving You"
Good stuff from you two. Keep it up.
Their later song, “Find Your Own Way Home” is another great one.
Living in central Illinois we lived and breathed their music, awesome live band. Formed in Champaign, IL by drummer and keyboard player and Gary Richrath guitar from Peoria, IL. Man, fond memories and never gets old.
One of the best summer time song's of the 80's cold beer a Beautiful lady
And the ocean. Didn't get any better than that!
I saw REO sing at a fair in my home town in IL before they became famous. My best friend and I both said "they are going to be famous one day". lol - Of course they were that and beyond.
we was happy back then because life was so much easier then now and the people back then had respect for each other compared to the people today simple as that i so miss the 80s
Well said
Glad to see our youth getting what we had back in the seventies. If this song doesn’t blow your mind then Oh well
Back when music was REAL! .. One of my favorites.. REO is the bomb! Kevin Cronin is still belting out concerts around the country.. I saw them about 3 years ago in San Jose, CA.
They wrecked everything that was good n beautiful. God I miss these times so much they were absolutely amazing 👏 ❤.
RIP Gary 🙏!!
This was one of my favorite songs for a minute. I love the change over from Neil on the piano/keyboard to Gary (RIP) guitar.
Too bad the "changes" they were talking about was their change in their overall product with "Hi Infidelity" It got them their
well-deserved millions but was a drastic change to the dark side of HI. I bought the album the day it was released. Listened
to it twice and sent it to my 12 year old sister and said you're gonna love this. She didn't. She couldn't even believe it was REO.
THIS was the good stuff. It's a crime they're not in the R&R HOF
NOTE: They're currently touring with STYX and Loverboy🎸🎸🎸
As much as Kevin Cronin was a driving force in getting the band into the bigtime, he was also the reason they made the huge shift into softer stuff. They never recovered their great form after that.
@@djm4457 Unfortunately that's why they lost Gary
Listen to the remastered version of this song.. It's crazy... The vocals, the music, everything is beautiful. It is already very beautiful, but they purified it a little and made a crystal clear version. Give it a try.
Kevin cronan's vocals are just insane
Give her a taste of Triumph, my friend. You'll be happy and I bet she will be too.
I saw them before they got big. Once playing in a shopping mall about 1970-71. Went on to see them several times and, yes, people were HAPPY... and HIGH...
I just saw them a few weeks ago in Pittsburgh (with Styx and Loverboy) and they rocked. To my surprise, there were a lot of youngsters there. Consider me impressed.
We definitely were happier back then! I lived it. It was the best of times!! Music was MUSIC! Keep on rollin! ❤
I was born at the right time I guess because 1970's was my childhood and 1980's was junior high, high school and young adulthood so both had a powerful impact on me, and I was a bit precocious so I was very attentive to my environment and would even record every hit off the radio. Every song you cover and enjoy has a double significance for me as it evokes specific memories of the era and people I knew and places I lived, so it's personal when I listen to reactions. I wish your generation could go back in time just to observe because the world was so different. Although each decade of the 20th Century was unique in styles, fashion, music and trends, they were all so socially connected and there was this blissful innocence of just indulging yourself in all life has to offer in a carefree sense. But in the 21st Century the change was so drastic that it feels like a switch was flipped (and the events of 9/11 played a part as well). Not just the amazing music with heart that is often lacking today but in social isolation, violence, loss of innocence, lack of connection, extreme political correctness as to what you can say or do, etc.
It's as if the previous century was a dream and then suddenly someone abruptly woke us up and said "okay, that's enough of that fantasy and carefree indulgence, time to snap out of it and face cold reality." At first I thought it was just me or because I'm older but I've seen so many others express a similar sentiment, not just my those my age but even Gen Z when they observe music, movies and videos from our days. It's not fair because today's generation has the same social desires and wanderlust but it's just a different way of life now for all of us -- and it only seems to be moving more and more that direction. Archival footage, recordings is how we temporarily revisit (and today's generations experience) that different time and and computer technology is how we remotely communicate now. I figured those who only know life today won't know what they're missing and what you don't know can't hurt you, but then I see a lot of young people just have that same feeling, like something is missing. And when they observe or listen to our times they seem to connect to it and see what that is.
He's definitelty 'right' on THIS one ! Great reaction and song choice.
He's on point with his commentary as well, mentioning the musicianship. Loved it!
They were this great in concert! I loved seeing them and we were happier in those days with terrific music! Try Riding the Storm out too!
Loved this song when it came out, love it still, Great band! Roll with the changes works both ways! We ALL need to roll with the changes!
They just nailed it with this song when it came to that intensity, its just a pleasantly “busy” song, like picture a car full of teenagers flying down a highway out in the middle of the desert and everyone in the car is busy doing something anything a couple in the back making out bumping the guy thats tryin to roll a joint without spilling it everywhere, driver playing drums on the steering wheel, front passenger air guitar while his girlfriend sitting on the middle Console just lost her sunglasses out of the sunroof while collecting beer money from the back while someones little brother is kicking trying to be let out of the trunk, you kno,.. that song hahah
love the reaction and love Wagon. Got to see them live and one of my favorite concerts.
I saw this in the tour of that album with a record promoter when it came out. I went backstage and met the band, and got a promotional copy of that album
Gary made that guitar talk.
This number changed everything! The piano, the Hammond, the guitar solo on the Les Paul ... fahgedaboudit!
I grew up in Champaign, Illinois where REO was born. Such a wonderful place to grow up as a kid music-wise, and I’m proud of where I grew up.
Thanks for choosing this one! It’s one of my faves by them. 🙂
reo greatest talents of all time...this song the drum is some of the craziest the ever exists
We were happy in the 80's because no technology so we lived in the moment.
We were happier back then because life didn't suck like it does now.
Why aren’t we happy anymore??? THANK YOU social media!!!
They were in my day. I agree. They don’t do this anymore.
Gary Ritchrath forever!
70s 80s music best ever!!!
Great reaction to a great song. RIP GR
These guys rock, i always felt better after listneing to them.
Riding the storm out and time for me to fly are great too.
MULTIPLE Live Versions of this song on RUclips. Equally GREAT! Even one version from the Midnight Special rolling credits from the end of the show!
Thanks for reacting to this!!!!! It’s such a killer song!!!!!!!!! Nobody else has reacted to this that I know of. So great!!
I’ve seen REO three times over the years. This is my favorite song of theirs by a country mile. Tip: y’all need to reply to comments on your channel. At the very least, give hearts to comments to acknowledge that you’ve read them.
If you don’t like a good guitar solo from one of the best of all time, look it up, you don’t like rock n roll.
Well, I was born in 1952, so I'm 70 years old now. If you wanted to be at this concert listening to REO in the 70's, you needed to be born a little before or a little after me. I bought this REO album ion 1978.
That show, Stranger Things is MASSIVE all over the world and it has all of the songs in it from back then. Kate Bush had a record hit song from back in the 80's go viral and become wildly popular. We need to have more people push the sound of back then. Lightyears better than today's garbage.
Hot August summer nights in central Illinois and partying with REO...
The only reason girls took guys to the show was so they'd have some shoulders to sit on !!
Great song, greater times....no, best times !!!!
The concert is over, and like what the crowed always does, they cheer, scream, and wait for the bank to come back out and do one more song.
Little sister is such a cutie pie on my 86" TV
Love you guys. Keep at it
Listen to the song called “back on the road again”, “Flying Turkey Trot” or “Golden country”
Saw them five times in the 80s here in New Orleans. I was 12 or 13 the first time I saw them. That was 83 when your parents would let you go to a concert with your friends,lol. Crazy to think about doing that today! Even seen Prince Purple Rain tour in the Superdome, I was in 7th grade.
I saw them in 1984 FANTASTIC
Subbed today. I found you guys after you went AWOL (lol, jk) and loved your past reactions. Have been waiting for your return. My reaction hopefuls are:
- Bee Gees: Too Much Heaven
- MJ: Remember The Time
👍🏽⭐⭐⭐
You can tell this was one of their Encore songs
We WERE happy and the future was bright. No smartphones -- you had to actually talk to other people!
would love to hear your reactions on Chris Klafford's kitchen sessions or Eva Cassidy if you love vocals your get blown away by both of these and there Acoustic guitar playing is outstanding
Other rockers from their 70's lineup was 457 Riverside Avenue, Riding The Storm Out, Flying Turkey Trot, their cover of Little Queenie.
I miss everyone being happy!
So a lot of people miss...Bruce Hall (left of Gary), is having more fun than the crowd.
They were way better in the 70s. I thought their pop love ballads... were just not for me. This completely rocks and informs who they really are, a super tight, super good band. They were great live!
ayyy im glad yall back
It was their finale song!
Check out Golden Country, Riding The Storm Out, 157 Riverside Avenue etc. Richrath RIP was a monster on guitar
Keep Pushin' and Only the Strong Survive too. What a a force they were.
We are happy still. You should have seen us in 1982
I'm late to this reaction but loved your reaction. Do subscriber.
you should listen and react to Meat Loaf's album version (not live) For Crying out loud
more MJ reactions pls
I was in HS when they were popular. Dont change one damn lyric!!!
You should do roll with the changes with Reo Speedwagon and Chicago live from Red Rocks
Thanks for the video guys. This song is a masterpiece, wish you'd reviewed the studio version first.
People don't socialize anymore unless it's through social media which is a shame
I notice that the female angel had a ring on her finger. The dude ain't dumb!
This song is in my top 5 ever, she just doesn’t feel it
Riding the storm out
There’s gotta be like 20 better versions on RUclips lol.. and not hearing the opening piano is weird and I hate it lmao. Wish you guys had headphones on too.. sounds so good with them and the cleanest version
What a gorgeous woman
Sorry
She just is
Do keep pushing on keep pushing on keep pushing on us the song do the live version It's REO Speedwagon
Genius song….usually an encore.
Take it to church on this one.
Sorry brother. She's got the smile. The song is a kicker. I agree with you on that.
One of the best album covers You Can tune a piano but you can't tune fish
Try Gary Richraft flying turkey trot live REO Speed wagon guitar solo best ever
All those people in the audience are in their 70s now
Champaign Illinois
❤️❤️❤️
Just some dudes from the sticks of Illinois
It gives me hope that some younger people appreciate real music. The garbage heap that passes for music today is numbing a generation.
Check out Golden Country by REO
Saw them live in 1979 in Portland OR. What a great concert, except the opener was Orleans, they sucked, but REO made up for it big time! We were up near the stage and left a little deaf. LOL
Queen - Somebody To Love - HD Live - 1981 Montreal. This is rock and gospel with a lot of piano so your very hot wife may like it.
Listen to ....Mark Wills - Jacob's Ladder