THE FORGOTTEN MASTERPIECE? First time hearing Little River Band It's A Long Way There
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I've said it a hundred times over and again MY GENERATION HAD THE BEST MUSIC WITHOUT A DOUBT WITHOUT QUESTION 💯 % and I am 73 yrs young
Am 78.....and you are right. Arena Rock will never come back at this level. You all who missed it......what a shame!
I'm 75 and this is the first time I've heard this and I'm buying a Hi-res version for my hi-res player!
67 & I agree.
NEVER WAS A DOUBT! 70s MUSIC RULED over all other decades of music...NOT EVEN CLOSE!
I really believe how we rocked it in the 70's, best music , bands ever!
One of the most underrated bands of all time. They earned the nickname "Australian Eagles" because of their harmonies and melodies. The rabbit hole for this band is long and extensive, and a fun one to go down. "Lonesome Loser", "Reminiscing", "Cool Change", and "Take It Easy on Me" are a good start. Great reaction!
And "Night Owls"
Underrated? They were unstoppable and were on every radio in the world in their day.
Brilliant! Such fine music then.... And this is some of that ' fine'..... & one day soon that world they wanted then is coming and the long way to where I'm goin that "new earth" without tears will be here and we will be there! (1Thess.5 :21, the Bible) til then "make sure of all things, hold fast to what is fine"! (1Thess.5 :21)
Reminiscing is a great song ❤😊
Fantastic band. Curiosity Killed The Cat, Help Is On It's Way are another two worthy of a mention also.
The best track they ever recorded as far as I'm concerned. The guitar work is stellar. And it was NOT released in 1967, it was 1976.
Definitely not '67 try 76
Yeh, I thought the guitar solo was a step up from the 60s….
Yeah, thought I misheard him. Dyslexia perhaps?
Agreed. This song did not get the recognition it deserved. Amazing throughout! 💯
My album says copyright 1975.
Oh my!! “Cool Change or Lonesome Loser” next 🔥🎶 One of my favorite bands ever!! I have their greatest hits CD in my car! I have worn it out 🥰 So underrated but we appreciate their music so much ♥️🎶
These guys never got the respect or recognition they deserved. They were really good.
They were huge in America at the time (and of course everyone in Australia knew them),
It was 1976. Little River jumped on the scene and I was 16 at the time. This song is a Masterpiece no doubt. I had the 8 track and wore it out. Their sound was so different and awesome!!❤❤❤❤
It's well known in Australia. It had a shorter version for the radio. Always good to hear this long version. I have it in my driving collection. Great reaction by the way.
That's what I wanted to mention. The single version was an edited masterpiece. Better intro.
This song was actually released in 1976, not '67. That said, that was the song my husband and I danced to at our wedding (in Australia). It's wonderful that Americans are discovering our older Aussie music - all the music I grew up with. You guys over there were so disadvantaged not getting any of our stuff. LRB was a great band. Thanks for allowing me to reminisce.
I grew up in the US in the 70's and heard lots of LRB back then. Fantastic band. I didn't know until now that they were Australian.
LRB had the greatest success in Australia & the US!
Their Greatest HIts from the early 80's is really fantastic. If you grew up in the 70s and 80s you definitely knew their music.
You've described the ambience of the piece perfectly. Growing up in Australia, roadtripping in a vast country in the 80s was the best.
Yep , I am 51 but remember listening to bands like this going camping , traveling through the countryside with my Dad in the old Ford Transit van , Good old days , good memories and Great Music that lasts the test of time . 😁🇦🇺
A Crosby, Stills, Nash vibe too, in those harmonies. Outstanding.
Spot on
First song you've reacted to I've never heard. The Little River band was one of my favorites in the 70s. Cool song.
This song came on the radio when I was at work in the 70's. I stopped in the middle of what I was doing and just listened. The first song I ever heard by LRB. I was hooked. It just drew me in and took my mind on a trip. I still just close my eyes and listen. Absolutely mesmerizing! It started my love for LRB since!! I'm 71 now and still listening!! LRB songs are works of art. Update--I turned 72 and still listening!!!! It only gets better each time I listen.
This song came out in 1976 not 1967. But it is one of my favorite jams of all time. It's great to see the song get some well deserved exposure
Agreed
This is a great soft rock band from Australia. They had a lot of great hits especially in the 70's-80's such as "Happy Anniversary", "Lady", "Reminiscing", "Cool Change", "Lonesome Loser", "Take It Easy On Me" etc.
So many masterpieces, each one,, Must listen to “Reminiscing” with your wife at your side. Such a romantic fun song. This group is one of a kinf and still loved.
@@nancy9891 My personal favorite from this group......we sure had great music back then.
It's a Long Way There is an absolute masterpiece. It was released in 1975, not '67. Little River Band was one of the earliest Aussie bands to make it in the US, paving the way for the likes of Men at Work and INXS. Help is on Its Way is another iconic Little River Band track.
76
AND...... the MOST internationally awarded Oz band. Far more than the likes of INXS or Midnight Oil and yet strangely, rarely ever played on radio by comparison to those 2.
I was 15/16 when this came out. I have always been a heavy rock girl but the harmonies of LRB still got to me as well. No auto tune, just pure talent, all of them. Named after a small town near Geelong in Victoria Australia from memory but I could be wrong (there certainly is a little place called Little River near Geelong).
You got the information spot on.
Yes! I was 17. Can you believe that. I still love this song.
I spent the entire month of September 2019 driving all along the eastern seaboard of Australia and while doing so I was completing my journey to photograph all seven continents. I created an amazing playlist that I never strayed from of only artist from Austrailia with Little River Band being my personal favorite. I can’t properly express how great of a time I had and how amazing the Aussies are. I could easily call that place home.
What an epic adventure! Thanks for sharing & the kind words✌🏼🇦🇺
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Sebs, you have found another fabulous rabbit hole to investigate. This band has had a long prolific career.
LRT'S Reminiscing is one of my all-Time faves.
Probably one of my favourites of all time.
Same here. Brings tears to my eyes thinking about it!
Saw them at two Texxas Jams in the Cotton Bowl in some major lineups. Very tough gig and they were definitely up to the task. The second show they were followed by Billy Thorpe, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Pat Travers, Foghat and RUSH. Great band.
We had it so good back when I was running around. This was a band that was played on all the hard Rock stations when they used to have little interludes between the hard Rock and the softer side. This definitely used to fill the ticket!
My ultimate favorite group!! Your next one has got to be there best one, outta so many!!! ***COOL CHANGE***
I had completely forgotten about this amazing track but i have it, on vinyl, and used to play it constantly on the turntable, back in 1976, when it was released. Just downloaded to my playlist. An unbelievable track. Great reaction.
The Little River Band is a Rabbit hole you really need to go down!!!
“I’ll be Home on a Monday” is also track worthy reviewing (similar vibe to Hotel California) - I thing Glen Shorrick is still performing as he had been doing gigs with Russell Morris (if you haven’t listened to some of his work like “The Real Thing” or “Wings of an Eagle” they are a treat) and Jim Keays (Masters Apprentices, another early Aussie band - sadly I think Jim has passed away)
I hadn't heard this song but there were a lot of Little River Band songs that played regularly on my radio when I was growing up.
I grew up listening to Little River Band, they were one of my favorites and I'm with you, I can't believe more people have no idea who they are! Thanks for sharing!
Love LRB and Glenn Shorrock has such a smooth wonderful voice. All of the members can sing and they have great harmonies. They were a big part of my youth.
August 1976 this was made 70's classic
1976 in The Netherlands, it was one of my most played albums that year. Now living in Australia. And still play the vinyl version just awesome. 48 years young is my album.
I graduated high school in 1973...aware of the song at the time and The Little River Band. I checked the song date and it was released in 1976... Great review and good to hear it again.
EDIT...I googled the release date, there are recordings from 1975 and an album release by the same name in 1978
I loved their music in 1975 when I was 19. Today I am in love with their extraordinary talent. On a journey to see and hear what I’ve missed.
Glenn Frey from The Eagles publicly admitted he considered LRB as the best vocal band in the world. he said this at the 1988 Brisbane Expo live concert while he was travelling with LRB.
LRBs harmonies during every live concert were as good as they were in the studio.
A friend of mine was recording in a studio in London while LRB were in the studio next door. They spent the ENTIRE weekend working on the harmonies for one song. THAT is why they were so good.
My first concert was headlined by LRB at Empire Stadium in Vancouver in 1979, with Sammy Hagar, Rocky Burnett and Firefly opening the outdoor show. It was also my first acid trip. Beautiful sunny afternoon/evening. Amazing memories ❤
Not only in the studio they nailed every song live too. Phenomenal musicians in every slot .
I love Little River Band. You need to go down that old rabbit hole if you haven't already.
Thank you for reminding me how good this song is.
A band that was overlooked until after their time. This brings back many memories.
Ive known of The Little River Band my whole life and have never heard this song. The songs that i do know are very good as well. Thanks for reacting to less known and underrated bands!!!
Have you listened to the Greatest Hits album?
Huge in Australia but like a lot of Australian bands they didn’t get much international exposure for commercial reasons or whatever and no internet back then for people to easily share discoveries like this. A lot of gems to explore from the past. Great review man!
They were big in the US.
How lucky was I to be born into this generation. The Little River Band used to play at our Uni annual Ball in Melbourne. One of the great harmony bands of all time. Incredible!
Lonesome Loser should be your next one. LOVE IT. This is one of my favorite bands. Not as big of a fan when they had Farnham, but loved the original lead (in this song) Shorrock. He was the best!
Great reaction mate. I saw LRB live in their real early days at a 'Stoned Again' concert in Melbourne in 1976.....and I was totally off my face (stoned again!😄). They played this song. Rick Formosa is the sublime lead guitarist here. What a concert.....jazz fusion band Crossfire was on the bill as well. Fantastic stuff.
If you are a recording artist, especially in a band you know who they are from the lawsuit over the name and the horrific injustice that occurred. But the band had such a great run of amazing records.
I checked some of your video's comments and they are pointing out that it dates to about 1975; that sounds right to me as I was a young woman at that time and this is the music of that era. Your comments, "musical geniuses", "not a song, a piece" and the "movements' in it are spot on Seb. Thanks for sharing. It was a journey of a song. We all are on long trip to somewhere in our lives, as individuals, families and as groups and nations.
After watching this I pulled this album out. I bought it shortly after it came out and haven’t played it in over 20 years. Today changed and now I’m going to listen to it again. They were a really good band.
I bet you listen more than once. You gave to.
I’m 62. I was 15 years old when I was turned on to this song and album. Still one of my all-time favorite classics. I saw LRB in concert at Red Rocks around 1980 or so. Just a great band with an incredible catalog! Thank you for bringing them back!
Oh, man, at Red Rocks!!! How fabulous.
Was Glen still singing or had John Farnham joined by then. I saw them twice in 83 with Farnham in Vancouver
Had to be Glen. I had left Colorado by the time Farnham joined the band in ‘82. I had to do a little research on that one.
Unless they bought the album, those Americans who heard and liked the song heard a ridiculously truncated radio version with that epic guitar solo by Ric Formosa taken out. This album version was mostly ignored when anyone spoke about muscular, gymnastic, melodic guitar, seamless use of orchestra, harmonies, melody - you name it. As a product of the 70s, I put it up there with anything that was played on radio: Hotel California, Baker Street, Do it Again, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Masquerade (Benson) - and anything that was lifted off albums to become popular classics, like Stairway or Maybe I'm Amazed. I NEVER get sick of 'It's a Long Way There'.
Australian music from about 1965 to around 1992 was replete with amazing bands and songs, and I'm not talking AC/DC. I note from the YT comments that a lot of people from other countries are hearing Australian music from this time and saying "where the hell has this been all this time?" The fact is that America owned popular music and like Australian boxers, Aussie musicians never got a look in, no matter how talented they were. Now people are having their minds blown by Aussies, many of whom retired without a bean or pursued other careers. That's life I guess.
Oh, and by the way, any band that can write 'Reminiscing' and ' It's a Long Way There' alone is worthy of legend status. Two of the best songs ever recorded. 'Reminiscing was Lennon's favourite song around the time he died. These are two songs even he and McCartney would wish they'd written.
Dude, that's classic rock and roll. The real deal man. Music had real feeling and meaning back then.
This is my favorite LRB band song. Also, Curiosity Killed The Cat and Happy Anniversary
Great reaction ❤❤
Not sure where that "1967" date came from. LRB was huge in the mid 1970s. Pretty sure their big breakthorough in North America came with the single "Reminiscing" sometime around 1975.
I think he just mentally reversed the "76" from 1976 to "67". I can do that sort of stuff with numbers myself. 🤦♀
I get goose bumps every time I hear this song, I’m in my 60s now so I know LRB well (btw Born in Ozzie land ‘lucky me”). Now I’m getting goose bumps watching someone else hear the magic. Liked and subbed 👌 keep these treasures coming please 😊
I was so lucky to be invited by Little River Band to Sing with them in the early 2000"s at some Casino Shows in mid Wisconsin... It was heaven to preform with them...
That wouldn't have been the real Little River Band, you played with the Little River Band cover band. The Original members were swindled out of the naming rights of the band by band member Glenn Houseden. The real members were Beeb Beebles, Glenn Shorrock and Grahame Gobles. They released an album as BSG in 2002 but nothing since then.
Not the real LRB Im afraid, just using their name
Great reaction! Brought back memories of the music I listened to regularly in my high school days. Before everything became ... less. The 60s and 70s were the best, musically speaking. At least in my opinion. Have a great day and God Bless!
Totally agree brother 🤟
Haha! I love that description: "before everything became...less." Yes! Those of us who came of age during the greatest rock era - the 1970s - fully understand and agree with your comment!
Thanks Sebs 👏👏
Fantastic sound coming over from you so I really enjoyed that masterpiece from LRB - gorgeous sound 🔥
I haven't heard this in years. I think I took all the music on the radio in the 70's for granted. I really enjoy listening to so many of these songs again and appreciating how great the music was back then. There was just so much variety and so much talent. Thanks
You are right when you said "a group of geniuses got together". Another one of Australia's great groups.
Whilst LRB had an amazing number of great songs, this is by far my favourite! Love Pink Floyd, so this song, as its title suggests, is a great journey and a treat to listen to, like many from PF❤.
... In 1985 I enjoyed a wonderful yachting holday with friends in the Whitsundays, in northern Queensland. I live in the south, in Melbourne.
I documented that holiday with my first video camera. Much to the dismay of the friends, it took to 2020, during our covid lockdown, for me to edit it for presentation to the friends.
One of the great songs I used in the soundtrack was "It's a Long Way There". I couldn't have found a better song!
... BTW unfortunately Americans (and many others), due to marketing difficulties, were never exposed to numerous gems from many Aussie artists, especially from the 60s to the 80s!
Great band! Soundtrack of my childhood!
I've been listening to this for years and it doesn't get old.
Wow you have discovered an amazing Australian soft rock band. They have intense harmonies and great songs, enjoy the rabbit hole.
Australia has so many great bands and singers, you need to dive into the artists from down under.
Thank you for the reaction from a proud Aussie💕💕
It's a piece of music you could be proud of your entire life.
You'd never look back at and feel embarrassed or cringe.
Some of the effects might sound dated, but the composition and execution is timeless.
I loved their very first hit " Curiosity Killed The Cat"!
I was going to praise the keenness of your analysis and depth of our newly shared fandom for these freaks (I saw lead singer Shorrock twice in 2022), and already had subscribed when you pronounced Melbourne so expertly in clearest Aussie replica, I would walk through fire for you. Power on, legend!
Brilliant band fantastic era .... Up there with any band from the 70's 80's 90's underated for sure
Part II 😁 I was turning 13 when this came out, living on Oahu. A lot going on then. Just pulled out of Vietnam, tons of music and bands and Urethane skateboard wheels was still new!! ☮️
Makes one proud to be Australian. Thanks for the showcase.
I'm an old Aussie hard rock fanatic but have always had much respect for the Little River Band - outstanding world class musicians & songs.
Work of Art 👍🏴
After hearing this song and LRB so many times in my high school and college, days from 1976 and later, it was awesome to see him hear this classic for the first time. His reactions and review were perfect
David Briggs, the lead guitar player is a gem of recording history in Australia. Every member of the band sings, even the drummer. They know what harmonies are.
Check out Little River Band’s songs:
Lady
Help is On Its Way
Lonesome Loser
Cool Change
I grew up listening to this song, but I have never heard this full-length version before. Thank you for sharing!
So glad you put this video up and loved it. LRB's in my top ten favorite bands. Please check out their later albums into the late 80's. And you should know that John Farnham was their lead singer for a couple of years and on three albums. He made them even more incredibly good! PLUS, if you haven't listened to Nickel Creek, then you should put them on your fast track of great bands and great music...Rodney Crowell as well. Thanks!
Recorded in 1976 not 1967. Thanks for featuring LRB! ✌This is a timeless classic that I would listen to for hours when it first came out. ❤
Great Aussie band....stellar harmonies
There are so many great LRB tunes. Glad you got started on this band. One of my favorite bands.
Fantastic song, so epic. Still remember driving down the highway to Geelong and passing by the Little River exit.. always so proud of this band.
Enjoyed seeing your reaction to LRB!! I remember seeing them in concert when I was in college - they were great!! "Cool Change" is one of my favorite songs by them . . . . and one of my favorite songs!
Thanks for the amazing content and videos keep it up
Cool Change is one of my favorites from them. Love their sound.
If you like these guys, then you would LOVE Atlanta Rhythm Section. I recommend your first trip down that rabbit hole start with Champagne Jam. Thank me later 😁
Awesome, dude ;). Wonderful music and a great reaction!
I don't know how I missed this one - I take pride in knowing my bands and songs but ... I have to go back and check this out.
gives me goose bumps when the guitar sound comes in
You reacted just as I expected. It’s next level from a great lil band from Australia!!Rick Formosa on lead guitar… but they’re ALL amazing!!! This is probably as good as it gets from them although their more commercial hits are still better than most!! Thank you to whoever sponsored this!! Welcome to LRB!
GORGEOUS 💟 BEAUTIFUL SONG 💕 Kevinchalk9481 knows wassup!!! When I got and played their Best Of, about 5 of the songs was " OHHH That's these guys"!!!! Awesome Reaction and Channel!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
Never heard this song before! Thanks for requesting it, Spike, and great reaction, Sebs. You should also check out these big Top 10 hits by Little River Band: "Reminiscing" and "Lady" and "Lonesome Loser" and "Cool Change."
This is a great song and im proud to say A LOT OF 1970's music was this good! We were blessed!
You just listened to one of the greatest tracks of all time and one of the best Australian tracks ever, a true masterpiece. And Ric Formosa on lead guitar, what a legend. Add the harmonies and excellent production and you have a true epic. Long live LRB!
You could definitely go down the rabbit hole with The Little River Band! They were one of my favorites as a teenager with so many great songs!
Epic song, one of my all time favourites. Brilliant. All wonderful vocalists as an added bonus. Loved them from my teens onwards.
Seb, in NZers listened to all LRB playlists.... some great tunes take time to be heard...keep enjoying and discovering. 👋🏽
I went to a concert in Sydney in the 70s ... warm up was Santana ... 2nd band Fleetwood Mac .... Main gig Little River band .... so good listening to 40K peoples voices dropping down on you
One of my all time favorite bands! Complex orchestration but very synchronistic with amazing harmonies! Brings back good memories!
Great memories when I was growing up. These LRB songs my Dad played on a sunday morning on the pioneer stereo with giant speakers or in the car on a Sunday drive.
My favorite band. LRB toured the US . If I remember correctly, they opened for the group America in the 70"s. Toured the US in the 80s when John Farnham was.singing lead.
A totally underrated band.
This song is a summer evening in Australia on the back verandah looking over the bush as the sun goes down with a glass of something good with the sound turned up, just kicking back.
Same with Gangajang - sounds of then...........
LRB 'the night owl' too is great. Great music, but the harmonies is what I love