I went to see them at the O2 in London last October. Those 41 years rolled away like Avalon mist on a summer's day, and there I was watching Bryan Ferry sing More Than This. What an amazing experience, never thought it would happen. I've seen Genesis and Elton and Peter Gabriel in the last year or so and you know, it's just possible Roxy was the best, in their understated way.
Please, I was 17 and dancing the night away in Barons nightclub. The 80’s was the greatest period for New Romantics and boy were Roxy music at the top of their game. I just wished there was a revival of that era. Such a great time for us kids born in the mid 60;s to early 70’s. TrueType was the happiest time of my life.
"Love Is the Drug" is iconic, one of the best song openings ever and a must-listen. "Same Old Scene" is one of my fav Roxy Music songs, and I rarely see any mention of it: sax, synth, and that bass line is a killer.
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Love Is The Drug" and singer Bryan Ferry's solo hit "Slave To Love" !!! "Love Is The Drug" is upbeat, Jay will like that!! Love how fast you came back to them!!
This is just such a beautiful song with so many incredible textures in the music and of course Bryan Ferry's vocals are outstanding. It's one of those great bittersweet songs that moves you. Great reaction, guys.
@@Inequitiesit might sound like Elevator Music perhaps on first listen (like some have dismissed Steely Dan) but give it another listen or two. It grows on you, especially with headphones or a great sound system
Carolyn, I grew up in the 60's and I agree, this is a beautiful, sad song, and the 80's was a great decade, esp. its music. Btw, I have all the Brian Ferry and Roxy Music lp's.
I met my late husband in 1983 and we lived in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. We got married in 1985. We had a daughter Erica in 1990, and a son in 1993. We were married for 31 years, and I lost him to an asthma attack on August 10, 2016. Absolutely gut wrenching. Every time I hear this song it brings me right back. He was an amazing husband and dad ❤️❤️
Roxy Music! ❤ The original keyboard player, Brian Eno is a *huge* influence on popular music, producing U2, Talking Heads, David Bowie (especially during his classic Berlin Trilogy era), Devo, Coldplay etc. Not to mention pioneering Ambient Electronic music with his own solo work! Brian Ferry’s no slouch either!
Bryan Ferry is the only Englishman more suave than James Bond. 😊 I cannot recommend enough his song, "Slave To Love" from Bryan Ferry's highly successful solo album, 'Boys and Girls'. And it's fair to say there is as much melancholy and yearning in his music as there is romance. Btw, he just celebrated his 78th birthday. 🎉
The film 'Skyfall' implies that Bond is Scottish. Not that it matters. David Niven was called "archetypically English". But he had a Scottish name and was born in Scotland to a Scottish father and a French mother. Then again there is Ian Anderson.
Brian Ferry is the 1980’s version of a crooner. He was the suave gentleman of the time. The music plus his vocal style is really unique. It just has that je ne sais quoi.
Roxy Music is a brilliant band. Check out their debut single "Virginia Plain" to see how they started out. Very unconventional. Bryan Ferry had a terrific solo career, too. Check out "Slave to Love" from his album "Boys and Girls"
Ahhh, man you guys are killing me with the walk down memory lane tonight! This song came out in 1982 when I was 14, but I didn't discover it until college in the late 80s and got into the really cool music. I remember sitting in my dorm room listening to this and just feeling that it transcended....reality. I hope you will check out Ultravox soon! Similar vibe as Roxy Music, but I think "Vienna" is one that will just blow you away, for real.
I love how Amber started out bouncing to the song and within seconds she picked up on the smooth, emotional flow of the song and she completely changed her emotional reaction to the song. I can see that this song touched her very deeply as it does to most of us. Very beautiful.
One of the greatest songs ever. This entire album, Avalon, is a masterpiece. After Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry had an equally amazing solo career. He's one of those guys whose natural dress code is a tuxedo.
I loved your reaction to this, Jay and Amber. There are two Roxy Music eras, early and later, 'Virginia Plain', 'Pyjamarama', 'Street Life', 'Mother of Pearl', 'The Thrill of It All', is some of their earlier stuff; 'The Same Old Scene', 'The Space Between Us', 'Dance Away', 'Angel Eyes' and 'Oh Yeah' is some of their later stuff.
@@chantaloblander9039 It's an excellent album, I much prefer early Roxy Music, there's nothing wrong with their later stuff, it's good, but just different.
Love this song! Bryan Ferry is always just such a cool vibe. "Love is the Drug" is another awesome Roxy Music song I'd recommend. Edit: "Dance Away" is another good one of theirs I really like, too.
So good you reacted to this great New Romantic/New Wave song, and on WLIR Day! WLIR 92.7 FM was a radio station with a slogan that fit perfectly with the music they played, DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. WLIR changed their format in the early 80's & started playing New Wave music. My fav song by Roxy Music is "Love Is the Drug" released in the 70's. There are some prominent 80's New Wave bands that you never reacted to yet, namely XTC, Psychedelic Furs, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Siouxsie & the Banshees
Saw Roxy Music live once and Bryan Ferry solo twice and I have been fortunate enough to have met him on 3 different occasions while he was on holiday in my country. Bryan Ferry is one of those rare people (like Deep Purple's Ian Gillan) whom you do not feel disappointed when you meet them. Great reaction guys!!
Yea! Was hoping you guys would do this one! My Fav from them.... this is the song that made me buy the CD! :) Thanks for the Reaction, You Guys! :) PS- Hope You Don't Stay Sad for Too Long, Amber! :)
I saw him at the Greek. Between the cologne and perfume, it was the best smelling concert I’ve ever been to. One of the best sounding concerts as well. You could hear every instrument at all times with perfect sound levels.
This is the first song on the Avalon album and keeps you in that beautiful trance until the very end. I really hope, if not both, at least Amber gives the whole album a listen. Like she said, she doesn't know why, but I know she'll get it and find a hidden gem.
Early (1972-75) Roxy Music was really creative - Like nothing else - Virginia Plain, All I Want is You, Pyjarmarama and Streetlife are radically different
Their live version of "Both Ends Burning" is such high energy! They are such a great band. "Oh Yeah", "Angel Eyes" "Do The Strand" "In Every Dream Home A Heartache"-every one a different sound. I hope you have a great time diving into them.
Roxy Music with the amazing Bryan Ferry. They finally and rightfully took their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a few years ago. My favorite British pop/new wave group of the 80s. Thanks for listening to this beautiful song. Amber, you would really love their song “Love is the Drug.”
One of those songs you don't hear for a long time and then it hits you and it's, "Oh, God, this ripped the heart out of me back in the day. Make it stop. Not yet. I can't take it. God, it's so good."
Thank you Jay & Amber for doing this follow up to Roxy Music's "Avalon". I really have no words to express the full impact this song has on me (that I can admit to on a public platform ☺). Bryan Ferry.... his sensuous voice, his sensuous moves. And who else can wear a freaking bow tie with a leather jacket and look freaking that HOT!
Lovely song that never got off the Bubbling Under chart. 10,000 Maniacs, with new lead singer Mary Ramsey, did their own version in 1997, which finally got the song into the Top 40.
You guys have done the (admittedly awesome) smooth side of Roxy Music. You would definitely dig their more rocking side, too- instances where drummer Paul Thompson and guitarist Phil Manzanera have a chance to flex their musicianly muscles- "Street Life", "Editions Of You", "The Thrill Of It All", "Mother Of Pearl", "Love Is The Drug", "Virginia Plain, "Beauty Queen", "Grey Lagoons", etc. Both sides of the band were major influences on the new wave/ "new romantic" bands that came out of the UK in the early 80s. And yeah, they don't come any smoother than Roxy vocalist Bryan Ferry (who has had a pretty extensive solo career as well).
I'm so glad Amber said it felt sad.. It's beautiful; I love this song, but I cry every time I hear it. I cried back when I was young in the 80s, and I still do at 60. I thought it was just me.
‘If there is something ‘off the first record is a Roxy must. Been a fan since their beginning. Nobody looked like them & nobody sounded like them. Very influential band. Named my dog after them.
I heard this song just once on the radio back in '82 here in the US as a teen... that haunting melody etched an unforgettable and unique impression in my mind, but I never knew the title until many years later when I was able to discover the artists behind the song and hear it once again.
I remember when it played on the radio... and strangely, I rediscovered it with my youngest daughter while we were seeing "Lost in Translation" a few years ago. She fell in love with it and started to listen to Roxy Music's whole catalogue. 😄
My fave from Roxy. Bryan Ferry's voice was accompanied by female Haitian vocalist, Yanick Étienne, who registered in the higher notes during the verse and chorus. On the chorus, Fonzi Thornton, who worked with many artists, also sang backing vocals on the chorus. Just listen carefully to " . . while the sea on the tide . . " and you will hear Yanick's voice. Once you hear her and anchor your ear, you can hear her singing behind him with a lot of reverb and delay. So, it's not Bryan doing the falsetto, he's singing in the mid ranges throughout. Bryan did this on quite a few albums, where his voice was "shadowed" by a female. Bob Clearmountain's mixing is elegant.
Their early albums with Brian Eno are my favs but "Love Is The rug" was their most popular single. They didn't do covers but their live versions of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy" and Neil Young's "Like A Hurricane" are incredible.
Love this song. I played this album so many times. ... It's about time you reacted to a solo Joe Bonamassa for the first time. It's been almost 2 years since you discovered him with Beth Hart.
BOTH ENDS BURNING!!!! just some more rocking Roxy Music suggestions. 'Virginia Plain" ," If there is something ' "Remake/ Remodel" oh.....gee...so many....but, definitely ,Both Ends Burning....killer sax with Bryan's amazing vocals
Fantastic song one of my fav's for sure, I love early Roxy Music I listen to that Album at least once every 2 weeks. Both end's Burning is a fav aswell.
You should check out some Roxy Music from the early 70's. It's a uniquely different sound. This is from the 80's and it has a more contemporary and smooth sound compared to their earlier music. A few suggestions: Ladytron, Beauty queen, Amazona, The thrill of it all, Love is the drug, Both ends burning and...Re make Re model if you dare! There are many more greats, but these will give you an overall impression of their original sound from 1972-1975. The lead singer, Bryan Ferry also has an extensive solo career. Definitely worth checking that out as well.
Lyrics: [Verse 1] I could feel at the time There was no way of knowing Fallen leaves in the night Who can say where they're blowing? As free as the wind Hopefully learning Why the sea on the tide Has no way of turning [Chorus] More than this You know there's nothing More than this Tell me one thing More than this Ooh, there's nothing [Verse 2] It was fun for a while There was no way of knowing Like a dream in the night Who can say where we're going? No care in the world Maybe I'm learning Why the sea on the tide Has no way of turning [Chorus] More than this You know there's nothing More than this Tell me one thing More than this No, there's nothing More than this Nothing More than this More than this Nothing
TWO SONGS - ONE TITLE. I suggest Roxy Music singing 'Street Life' for one of their 70's hits for City Boy J, OR 'Street Life' by The Crusaders featuring Randy Crawford for a funky, jazzy anthem. Both awesome songs.
Bryan Ferry has a voice that can do what no other singer's can and that's to make you cry because you want to go to that world where the voice comes from, a world of complete peace and love, but you know you never can. I think that's especially true for the his song Zamba. His voice is so soft an airy yet so full of emotion. Yes Roxy Music has some different styles. The earlier albums influenced the punk and new wave genres, the later are more of what you heard here with Ferry's silky voice. Biggest Hits Roxy Music: Virginia Plain, Love Is The Drug, My Only Love, Dance Away, Oh Yeah. Bryan Ferry: Let's Stick Together, Slave To Love, Don't Stop The Dance.
The early Roxy albums are nothing like the later ones. Between ' Manifesto ' and ' Flesh and Blood ' it was as if they changed to Roxy 2.0 They later ones are good , but .......... the first 3 albums were extraordinary , experimental and unique works of art. Most people who have only heard the hits off Avalon and Flesh and Blood would be shocked by the original Roxy.
Thank you for reacting to this one , Jay and Amber! This is my all-time favorite Roxy Music song! It came out senior year in high school, and I STILL think it's one of THE most romantic songs! I look forward to seeing and hearing your reactions!
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hard to believe this is 41 years old. still sound fresh and new to me. from a great album, Avalon.
True. Doesn't sound outdated at all.
I was 17 when this came out .im 58 now and I still think it sounds amazing .❤
I went to see them at the O2 in London last October. Those 41 years rolled away like Avalon mist on a summer's day, and there I was watching Bryan Ferry sing More Than This. What an amazing experience, never thought it would happen. I've seen Genesis and Elton and Peter Gabriel in the last year or so and you know, it's just possible Roxy was the best, in their understated way.
It’s as old as me!! Still young 😉
Please, I was 17 and dancing the night away in Barons nightclub. The 80’s was the greatest period for New Romantics and boy were Roxy music at the top of their game. I just wished there was a revival of that era. Such a great time for us kids born in the mid 60;s to early 70’s. TrueType was the happiest time of my life.
Ahh Roxy Music featuring Mr. Suave himself,Bryan Ferry….one of the smoothest vocalists ever.
Absolutely 💯
❤❤❤
Some people have described him as seeming smug. I think I might be pretty smug if I had a band like Roxy Music.
It’s an eno production. Great singer, plus everything eno touches turns to gold
@@futurereflections4097Eno didn't produce Avalon album. He was long gone from Roxy Music by 1982
To me, this is musical perfection. 40 years later and I still go back to it all the time
Absolutely!
It's sad to me because this was so big in the summer of 1982, and I'll never have my youth back again!
aw i know the feeling
This song takes me back to a simpler time where the possibilities truly felt endless.
😢❤
A time when getting up was fairly enjoyable!
Me Too! Feel The Same.
Other great songs from Roxy Music:
"Love Is The Drug", "Avalon", "Dance Away" "Same Old Scene", and a great remake of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy".
Good choices. they did Avalon 3 weeks ago
Love Is The Drug is a must listen!
Love their version of jealous guy more than the original
"Love Is the Drug" is iconic, one of the best song openings ever and a must-listen. "Same Old Scene" is one of my fav Roxy Music songs, and I rarely see any mention of it: sax, synth, and that bass line is a killer.
And if you are ever feeling somewhat dysfunctional, you can try listening to Virginia Plain.
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Love Is The Drug" and singer Bryan Ferry's solo hit "Slave To Love" !!!
"Love Is The Drug" is upbeat, Jay will like that!! Love how fast you came back to them!!
And Don’t Stop the Dance.
Oh yeah, forgot about "Slave To Love"!, another really good one.
They'll love these songs...or they won't. Let them listen and decide for themselves.
Virginia Plain and Let's Stick together as well!
In Every Dream Home A Heartache and Oh Yeah as well.
This is just such a beautiful song with so many incredible textures in the music and of course Bryan Ferry's vocals are outstanding. It's one of those great bittersweet songs that moves you. Great reaction, guys.
It’s pretty boring tbh
@@Inequitiesit might sound like Elevator Music perhaps on first listen (like some have dismissed Steely Dan) but give it another listen or two. It grows on you, especially with headphones or a great sound system
@@Inequities just like your life.
@@samuraienterprises9802 😂😂😂 so I’m not allowed to say that I think the song is a little boring, and that deserves a harsh insult. Some anger issues?
Beautiful song!! I grew up in the 80’s. That was a great decade!!!
Yes!
Carolyn, I grew up in the 60's and I agree, this is a beautiful, sad song, and the 80's was a great decade, esp. its music. Btw, I have all the Brian Ferry and Roxy Music lp's.
It sure brings back memories,
The 80s was the most creative, original, and innovative decade of music ….ever. It was truly remarkable!
I met my late husband in 1983 and we lived in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. We got married in 1985. We had a daughter Erica in 1990, and a son in 1993. We were married for 31 years, and I lost him to an asthma attack on August 10, 2016. Absolutely gut wrenching. Every time I hear this song it brings me right back. He was an amazing husband and dad ❤️❤️
B/F music reaches into ones soul. Never outdated.
Roxy Music! ❤ The original keyboard player, Brian Eno is a *huge* influence on popular music, producing U2, Talking Heads, David Bowie (especially during his classic Berlin Trilogy era), Devo, Coldplay etc. Not to mention pioneering Ambient Electronic music with his own solo work!
Brian Ferry’s no slouch either!
More the synth player 🙂
@marialupinacci5283 Synth interface back then was usually a keyboard, so...
Here come the Warm Jets and Taking Tiger Mountain (by Strategy) are masterpieces
Bryan Ferry is the only Englishman more suave than James Bond. 😊 I cannot recommend enough his song, "Slave To Love" from Bryan Ferry's highly successful solo album, 'Boys and Girls'. And it's fair to say there is as much melancholy and yearning in his music as there is romance. Btw, he just celebrated his 78th birthday. 🎉
Great suggestion.
Slave for love ohhh I would love to see their reaction to that!
The film 'Skyfall' implies that Bond is Scottish.
Not that it matters.
David Niven was called "archetypically English". But he had a Scottish name and was born in Scotland to a Scottish father and a French mother.
Then again there is Ian Anderson.
Brian Ferry is the 1980’s version of a crooner. He was the suave gentleman of the time. The music plus his vocal style is really unique. It just has that je ne sais quoi.
I always liked his "lounge lizard" persona.
Watching Amber's reaction -almost tearing-up...Yes, a beautiful song, a GREAT singer. Used to love this band way back....
Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry at their romantic amd sensuous best! Totally unmatched and next level!🔥
Roxy Music is a brilliant band. Check out their debut single "Virginia Plain" to see how they started out. Very unconventional.
Bryan Ferry had a terrific solo career, too. Check out "Slave to Love" from his album "Boys and Girls"
And the song Boys and Girls is🔥
I loved "In Your Mind" Boy, I just wore that album out.
Virginia Plain is an excellent choice for Jay and Amber! That song is amazing!
yeah, they used a pic of the early line up with Brian Eno; I hope they react to some songs from that period
The clip of them doing that on "Top Of The Pops" with Eno...
Ahhh, man you guys are killing me with the walk down memory lane tonight! This song came out in 1982 when I was 14, but I didn't discover it until college in the late 80s and got into the really cool music. I remember sitting in my dorm room listening to this and just feeling that it transcended....reality.
I hope you will check out Ultravox soon! Similar vibe as Roxy Music, but I think "Vienna" is one that will just blow you away, for real.
Yes Midge Ure another awesome vocalist!
Ultravox oh yes!!!
Both Ends Burning
Yeah between and The Search is Over…..makes me want to dig up my mix tapes of course nothing to play them on these days lol
Love “Vienna”!
“Love Is the Drug,” best Roxy Music song. Such a cool vibe.
I like "Same Old Scene" even better.
My favourite is Dance Away
@@surfpsych my second favorite
Yes, 3ove is The Drug!
one of the most beautiful songs ever. especially that instrumental outro, Magic. 1
This song is high art and the pinnacle of 80s make-out music at the same time. Beautiful album.
I love how Amber started out bouncing to the song and within seconds she picked up on the smooth, emotional flow of the song and she completely changed her emotional reaction to the song. I can see that this song touched her very deeply as it does to most of us. Very beautiful.
One of the greatest songs ever. This entire album, Avalon, is a masterpiece. After Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry had an equally amazing solo career. He's one of those guys whose natural dress code is a tuxedo.
The name caught the attention of this old retired Merchant Marine Captain. Back in the day this would have been termed "easy listening ".
This is the first time they've ever heard Roxy Music? Boy are they going to enjoy their back catalogue. So many great tunes.
I am so excited that you are reviewing this song!!! Dance Away would be a great follow-up, very catchy and pop, more disco-ish.
Brian Ferry is so smooth he can even pull off wearing a bow tie with a leather jacket , great reaction 🇬🇧👍
I loved your reaction to this, Jay and Amber.
There are two Roxy Music eras, early and later, 'Virginia Plain', 'Pyjamarama', 'Street Life', 'Mother of Pearl', 'The Thrill of It All', is some of their earlier stuff; 'The Same Old Scene', 'The Space Between Us', 'Dance Away', 'Angel Eyes' and 'Oh Yeah' is some of their later stuff.
Mother of Pearl was the first Roxy Music song I had ever heard . I had to go buy the album.
@@chantaloblander9039 It's an excellent album, I much prefer early Roxy Music, there's nothing wrong with their later stuff, it's good, but just different.
This is new romantic or new wave music at its finest.
Bro is straight smooth. I bought this cassette years ago and wore it out. Love the melody of this song.
Love this song! Bryan Ferry is always just such a cool vibe. "Love is the Drug" is another awesome Roxy Music song I'd recommend.
Edit: "Dance Away" is another good one of theirs I really like, too.
I played this album in my room and loved this song. Yes, is making me a little melancholy.
So good you reacted to this great New Romantic/New Wave song, and on WLIR Day! WLIR 92.7 FM was a radio station with a slogan that fit perfectly with the music they played, DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. WLIR changed their format in the early 80's & started playing New Wave music. My fav song by Roxy Music is "Love Is the Drug" released in the 70's. There are some prominent 80's New Wave bands that you never reacted to yet, namely XTC, Psychedelic Furs, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Siouxsie & the Banshees
A+ for smoothness on this one. I love me some Roxy Music…80’s techno music at it’s finest. Thanks 😊
I love More Than This. Always seems like ideal for wake up in a positive way!
Their best one... this album is usually found on lists over the 100 bests pop music albums ever produced.
Saw Roxy Music live once and Bryan Ferry solo twice and I have been fortunate enough to have met him on 3 different occasions while he was on holiday in my country. Bryan Ferry is one of those rare people (like Deep Purple's Ian Gillan) whom you do not feel disappointed when you meet them. Great reaction guys!!
A girlfriend overnight and the Sound of Brian Ferry in the Background. I miss the 80s
Yea! Was hoping you guys would do this one! My Fav from them.... this is the song that made me buy the CD! :) Thanks for the Reaction, You Guys! :) PS- Hope You Don't Stay Sad for Too Long, Amber! :)
saw Roxy live about ten years ago. The Foyer was full of celebs going to see them.
In Every Dreamhome a Heartache is my favorite Roxy Music song. So unusual.
"I bought you mail-order, my plain wrapper Baby"
I agree. And from my favorite album of theirs, the second album, from 1973z
I saw him in 2017, he was 72 years old and hit every damn note in every song they played.
I saw him at the Greek. Between the cologne and perfume, it was the best smelling concert I’ve ever been to. One of the best sounding concerts as well. You could hear every instrument at all times with perfect sound levels.
This is the first song on the Avalon album and keeps you in that beautiful trance until the very end. I really hope, if not both, at least Amber gives the whole album a listen. Like she said, she doesn't know why, but I know she'll get it and find a hidden gem.
I am so glad you got to hear this one by Roxy Music. They played this on MTV in the early 80's all the time. This was truly New Wave.
This is my favorite Roxy Music song by far.
Love Avalon
Early (1972-75) Roxy Music was really creative - Like nothing else - Virginia Plain, All I Want is You, Pyjarmarama and Streetlife are radically different
Fantastic stuff, with Brian Eno as well...just magic! listen to his early stuff all the time!
Whenever I hear a Roxy Music song I’m 23 again………
I knew this song but did not know the group or singer. Fantastic!
Their live version of "Both Ends Burning" is such high energy! They are such a great band. "Oh Yeah", "Angel Eyes" "Do The Strand" "In Every Dream Home A Heartache"-every one a different sound. I hope you have a great time diving into them.
Always on the playlist! ❤😂
Roxy Music with the amazing Bryan Ferry. They finally and rightfully took their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a few years ago. My favorite British pop/new wave group of the 80s. Thanks for listening to this beautiful song. Amber, you would really love their song “Love is the Drug.”
In reality the perfect track.
One of the great bands of all time. And one of my favorite songs.
One of those songs you don't hear for a long time and then it hits you and it's, "Oh, God, this ripped the heart out of me back in the day. Make it stop. Not yet. I can't take it. God, it's so good."
For the rock side of Roxy Music you have to hear "In Every Dream Home A Heartache"!
Always loved this song.
Bill Murray sings this to Scarlett Johansson in Lost in Translation karaoke scene.
love is the drug- classic roxy music,brilliant base playing throughout the track,a must listen to
If heaven is a real place, then I am sure this is playing there....
Thank you Jay & Amber for doing this follow up to Roxy Music's "Avalon". I really have no words to express the full impact this song has on me (that I can admit to on a public platform ☺). Bryan Ferry.... his sensuous voice, his sensuous moves. And who else can wear a freaking bow tie with a leather jacket and look freaking that HOT!
What a great song..my teen years well represented
Brings back great times. Roxy Music never goes out of style. Ferry's solo work is also outstanding. ✌❤
I’m a real 60’s music person, but this song from the early 80’s has been of my favorite songs since it came out.
Lovely song that never got off the Bubbling Under chart. 10,000 Maniacs, with new lead singer Mary Ramsey, did their own version in 1997, which finally got the song into the Top 40.
I love the 10000 Maniacs cover. At the time, didn't know it was a cover. I really like the original, too, but the Maniacs' version is my favorite.
It was a top 10 hit in the UK . Roxy were huge in the UK.
Love you Amber ❤ thankyou for getting the 80’s ballads
You guys have done the (admittedly awesome) smooth side of Roxy Music. You would definitely dig their more rocking side, too- instances where drummer Paul Thompson and guitarist Phil Manzanera have a chance to flex their musicianly muscles- "Street Life", "Editions Of You", "The Thrill Of It All", "Mother Of Pearl", "Love Is The Drug", "Virginia Plain, "Beauty Queen", "Grey Lagoons", etc.
Both sides of the band were major influences on the new wave/ "new romantic" bands that came out of the UK in the early 80s. And yeah, they don't come any smoother than Roxy vocalist Bryan Ferry (who has had a pretty extensive solo career as well).
They were almost like two separate bands. Both versions were excellent. It would be fun to see their reaction to some of the old stuff.
I'm so glad Amber said it felt sad.. It's beautiful; I love this song, but I cry every time I hear it. I cried back when I was young in the 80s, and I still do at 60. I thought it was just me.
A MUST HEAR 60's classic,, Smith "Baby It's You"
This song is The Bomb!!!..
Unbelievable ❤😊
‘If there is something ‘off the first record is a Roxy must. Been a fan since their beginning. Nobody looked like them & nobody sounded like them. Very influential band. Named my dog after them.
I named my imaginary horse after them. I'm still waiting for my dad to give me a horse like he promised decades ago 😁.
If There is Something is my favorite 😊
I heard this song just once on the radio back in '82 here in the US as a teen... that haunting melody etched an unforgettable and unique impression in my mind, but I never knew the title until many years later when I was able to discover the artists behind the song and hear it once again.
Yay. You came back to Roxy Music again. Yes!! Next try "Love is the Drug".
First seconds of this song are amazing 🤩
Love Ferry's voice. One of my favs is "The Main Thing".
Yes!
Listen to the first five albums in chronological order and be astounded.
I was HOPING YOU GUYS WOULD DO THIS song. I love this song by Roxy Music. Brings back great memories.
Pleased that you got to this one. I think this is their best song. He's smooth as silk on this track.
Bryan Ferry is so cool. He's always had his own style. Perfect hair, best clothes...and that unique voice.
He's kind of James Bond-like!
A great band. Nice to see you take this plunge.
The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way... Classic.
I remember when it played on the radio... and strangely, I rediscovered it with my youngest daughter while we were seeing "Lost in Translation" a few years ago. She fell in love with it and started to listen to Roxy Music's whole catalogue. 😄
A BANGER,, The Romantics "What I Like About You" (Official Music Video)
Agreed. Been asking for that one.
@@The80sCat Me too,, for probably a year now,, but maybe I'm the black sheep of the family & I just don't know it 🤪
Great Album. "take a chance with me" is prob my fav track.
Next, please listen to “(Oh Yeah) On the Radio” The live version of this Roxy Music classic is iconic. Enjoy!
My fave from Roxy. Bryan Ferry's voice was accompanied by female Haitian vocalist, Yanick Étienne, who registered in the higher notes during the verse and chorus. On the chorus, Fonzi Thornton, who worked with many artists, also sang backing vocals on the chorus. Just listen carefully to " . . while the sea on the tide . . " and you will hear Yanick's voice. Once you hear her and anchor your ear, you can hear her singing behind him with a lot of reverb and delay. So, it's not Bryan doing the falsetto, he's singing in the mid ranges throughout. Bryan did this on quite a few albums, where his voice was "shadowed" by a female. Bob Clearmountain's mixing is elegant.
Their early albums with Brian Eno are my favs but "Love Is The rug" was their most popular single. They didn't do covers but their live versions of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy" and Neil Young's "Like A Hurricane" are incredible.
Yes, the first two were IT for me
Beautiful song, love the melody! 🎶🎸🎷🎹🎺🪈🎶♥️♥️
Love this song. I played this album so many times. ... It's about time you reacted to a solo Joe Bonamassa for the first time. It's been almost 2 years since you discovered him with Beth Hart.
For me “kiss and tell” is there best…ooooh that bass line is delicious ❤
Ohhh yes! I forgot that one! Let me go check my library, thanks!
Awesome song, great video, but it is Bryan Ferry solo.
I love Roxy music but this one is a gem 🖤
Seeing this song be reacted to brings me JOY!!!
BOTH ENDS BURNING!!!! just some more rocking Roxy Music suggestions. 'Virginia Plain" ," If there is something ' "Remake/ Remodel" oh.....gee...so many....but, definitely ,Both Ends Burning....killer sax with Bryan's amazing vocals
For sure!
The Flaming Lips "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" & "Do You Realize"
"The Thrill of it All" off the Country Life album is my go to song by Roxy Music !
Fantastic song one of my fav's for sure, I love early Roxy Music I listen to that Album at least once every 2 weeks. Both end's Burning is a fav aswell.
Yes!!!
You should check out some Roxy Music from the early 70's. It's a uniquely different sound. This is from the 80's and it has a more contemporary and smooth sound compared to their earlier music. A few suggestions: Ladytron, Beauty queen, Amazona, The thrill of it all, Love is the drug, Both ends burning and...Re make Re model if you dare! There are many more greats, but these will give you an overall impression of their original sound from 1972-1975. The lead singer, Bryan Ferry also has an extensive solo career. Definitely worth checking that out as well.
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I could feel at the time
There was no way of knowing
Fallen leaves in the night
Who can say where they're blowing?
As free as the wind
Hopefully learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
[Chorus]
More than this
You know there's nothing
More than this
Tell me one thing
More than this
Ooh, there's nothing
[Verse 2]
It was fun for a while
There was no way of knowing
Like a dream in the night
Who can say where we're going?
No care in the world
Maybe I'm learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
[Chorus]
More than this
You know there's nothing
More than this
Tell me one thing
More than this
No, there's nothing
More than this
Nothing
More than this
More than this
Nothing
TWO SONGS - ONE TITLE. I suggest Roxy Music singing 'Street Life' for one of their 70's hits for City Boy J, OR 'Street Life' by The Crusaders featuring Randy Crawford for a funky, jazzy anthem. Both awesome songs.
Bryan Ferry has a voice that can do what no other singer's can and that's to make you cry because you want to go to that world where the voice comes from, a world of complete peace and love, but you know you never can. I think that's especially true for the his song Zamba. His voice is so soft an airy yet so full of emotion. Yes Roxy Music has some different styles. The earlier albums influenced the punk and new wave genres, the later are more of what you heard here with Ferry's silky voice. Biggest Hits Roxy Music: Virginia Plain, Love Is The Drug, My Only Love, Dance Away, Oh Yeah. Bryan Ferry: Let's Stick Together, Slave To Love, Don't Stop The Dance.
Such a vibe ❤
The early Roxy albums are nothing like the later ones. Between ' Manifesto ' and ' Flesh and Blood ' it was as if they changed to Roxy 2.0 They later ones are good , but .......... the first 3 albums were extraordinary , experimental and unique works of art. Most people who have only heard the hits off Avalon and Flesh and Blood would be shocked by the original Roxy.
Thank you for reacting to this one , Jay and Amber! This is my all-time favorite Roxy Music song! It came out senior year in high school, and I STILL think it's one of THE most romantic songs! I look forward to seeing and hearing your reactions!