A great song from the British Band The Baby's, from 1977, from the album " Broken Heart". The beautiful distinctive piano intro by Michael Corby and then opening vocals by John Waite grab your attention from the start. The lyrics cover experiencing great love and fear of the consequences of failure. The backgrounds vocals from The Babettes add the icing on the cake. The driving beat of the drums and the bass line make for a great tempo. Super tune. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Robert. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Such a great song! The layering is impeccable. The voice, the piano, the strings, the backing 'gospel' singing; the changes in tempo and volume. Melodic with a beautiful flow as well. Just fantastic. Not many pop songs are this good.
I was 14 when this song came out…loved it then, and now. I haven’t heard it in so long. Thanks for confirming that my 14 year old self had great taste in music. I love John Waite’s voice. He can portray SO much emotion.
John Waite had such a natural star quality. Quite young here and so talented with his voice and guitar. He has a beautiful face as well. This song is haunting …
This is one of my two favourite ever songs. Magical, magical song, its perfect in every way. That piano! That voice. The arrangement. Oh wow. And he’s gorgeous, grin❤️❤️❤️Edit and yes for the Queen and Bowie vibe!
In late '77 I was living outside of Chicago and this song was on every few minutes it seemed on all the FM radio stations in the city. My alarm radio came on at 6am every morning and I heard this song most every day within 10 minutes. Got to see him in concert in 2000 and he still has great voice.
The original / real backup singers that your hearing from the studio recording are Lisa Freeman-Roberts, Myrna Matthews, and Pat Henderson, Known as the Babette’s from Andrae Crouch & The Disciples,
Written by Jack Conrad and Ray Kennedy. Same writers for Every Time I Think of You. Both songs are good 👍. When John. Waite went solo, he placed the title Every Time I Think of You into the first verse of Missing You, written by him, Chas Sanford, who is a co-writer of a song in The Babys 2nd album, and Mark Leonard, a bass guitarist and songwriter. Sanford You Can Talk to Me for Stevie Nicks. John Waite on lead vocals and bass guitar. Michael Corby on piano 🎹, Wally Stocker on lead guitar 🎸. Tony Brock on drums 🥁. In the recent lineup, Stocker and Brock reunited. Brock joined Sir Rod Stewart but quit years later. John Waite formed Bad English with others in 1988. They broke up in 1992. Waite went solo since then. He rejected reuniting with The Babys.
Did you know that Jonathan Cain Journey piano player, was with the Baby’s prior to Journey? John Waite does have a great voice. No Steve Perry but Waite is probably underrated
I saw Waite in concert opening for Journey around 2003 and Cain came out and played piano for a couple of songs which was cool. John and Jonathan still had good chemistry.
Journey Hands Down With The Greatest Vocalist Steve Perry... Has No Comparison, Unless You're A Huge Queen Faithful... Lol- But, John Is Absolutely A Master With His Incredible Vocals!
You said he reminded you of David Bowie. I thought he looked like Dr. Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror movie. There was a lot of weirdness in that era.
Good call on the Bowie vibe; glad to watch this as I always avoided Waite decades ago but I love love this song; will be iTuning it; thanks for the introduction
Checkout their Greatest Hits LP, it’s a great reminder of a great Era in Rock, along with band member lineage’s with multiple bands. You’ll be surprised. Try the Jonathan Waite (vocalist) song and Official Video, “When I See You Smile,” with Journey guitarist Neal Schon in the group Bad English. There’s much more to find here. 👈 J. Waite was a multitalented singer, songwriter and live performer. His live vocals were as close to his studio recordings as it gets. 🤘
Maybe he was turning up the knob on the bass because they were actually playing along to the record? Or the video could have been a live performance and they dubbed the record over it?
Regarding the comparison to David Bowie- Although Both English and Genetically Lithe, John Waite has been a Natural Ginger since childhood whilst David Bowie’s hair was dyed. John Waite is an Extraordinary Artist: Painter, Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Bass Player.
the baby’s many very known songs are buried because of being released in the height of disco era saturation -you’d get pleasant sur -by they’re songs-head first and midnight rendezvous
Finally, someone's reacting to The Babys.
Good old 70’s hits!
A great song from the British Band The Baby's, from 1977, from the album " Broken Heart".
The beautiful distinctive piano intro by Michael Corby and then opening vocals by John Waite grab your attention from the start. The lyrics cover experiencing great love and fear of the consequences of failure. The backgrounds vocals from The Babettes add the icing on the cake. The driving beat of the drums and the bass line make for a great tempo. Super tune. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Robert. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
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@agnetesorensenelbom5085 Good Morning Agnete. Have a beautiful day. 🤗🤗🎶🎶🇨🇦❤️🇩🇰😍
Listen to this one and Every Time I Think Of You, then put on Everlasting Love by Carl Carlton. I think there’s something going on there
Possibly one of my most favourite songs of all time. So emotional and on my playlist permanently.
Yes, on mine too….👍
To me this is one of the best radio songs of the 70s. Love it !
Such a great song! The layering is impeccable. The voice, the piano, the strings, the backing 'gospel' singing; the changes in tempo and volume. Melodic with a beautiful flow as well. Just fantastic. Not many pop songs are this good.
I was 14 when this song came out…loved it then, and now. I haven’t heard it in so long. Thanks for confirming that my 14 year old self had great taste in music. I love John Waite’s voice. He can portray SO much emotion.
A fantastic song that I love and haven’t heard for ages. Thanks Robert and Harri.
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John Waite had such a natural star quality. Quite young here and so talented with his voice and guitar.
He has a beautiful face as well.
This song is haunting …
Another FOREVER classic. The happy moment when the right talent meets the right material.
Came out in the Fall of 1977 and put them on the map.
Love it. John is still bringing it on stage 👍.
Lightning in a bottle were the Babies!
Great songwriting.
The harmonies are so fantastic the ebb and flow of the song is perfect
Yes, John, it's time! I've loved his voice for what feels like forever.
I remember this being on the radio often. It feels like a classic. Love it.
It is a classic.
I can't believe I never knew John Waite was in a band before going solo!
He was also in Bad English. They had some good tunes
Don't forget Bad English!
Jonathan Cain from Journey also was in the babies.
This is one of my two favourite ever songs. Magical, magical song, its perfect in every way. That piano! That voice. The arrangement. Oh wow. And he’s gorgeous, grin❤️❤️❤️Edit and yes for the Queen and Bowie vibe!
Thanks Robert and Harri for this great memory. 🌺✌️
In late '77 I was living outside of Chicago and this song was on every few minutes it seemed on all the FM radio stations in the city. My alarm radio came on at 6am every morning and I heard this song most every day within 10 minutes.
Got to see him in concert in 2000 and he still has great voice.
I was living in Glen Ellyn (Chicago suburb) at the same time and I played this over and over in a local juke box in my favorite bar.
The Babys were great.
Harry, I love how you really seem to listen thoughtfully to the music and feel it. Thanks for reacting to the
Babys.
It’s about 45 years since I first listened to the Babys as a teenage. Still gives me chills. John Waite…beautiful voice and so adorable!!
What can you say? It was a STUNNER then...and now.
Totally awesome song!
Oh Memories Love This Song !
Still sounds great all these decades later. Beautifully constructed pop song with a power voice in Waite.
For me it's the backing vocals who really makes the song great they made me hook after i heard it the first time!!
Absolutely my favorite
The original / real backup singers that your hearing from the studio recording are Lisa Freeman-Roberts, Myrna Matthews, and Pat Henderson, Known as the Babette’s from Andrae Crouch & The Disciples,
There's another video of this song showing the Babbettes. They made this song IMHO.
That’s right….The Babettes made this song
I have seen the other video, too. In the 1970’s, Andrae Crouch & The Discples were a mainstay in my family’s house.
They are as Awsome as it gets,,,,,
The guy could sing the phone book and I’d listen! Just an incredible talent!
I haven’t heard this in a long time and I forgot John Waite was singing it. Thanks Harri for this one. I had to listen to it 3 times.
Brings me back to my high school years. Thanks for the great reaction, Harri!
Extremely underrated.
They were pretty big on AOR radio here in the 1970s.
I was in junior high school when this song came on the airwaves. I was hooked on the Baby’s from get go❤
Thank you sir for addressing the back up girls,,,, there totally Awsome & over the moon,,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Strong voice here by John
I like this "first time hearing" because the reviewer Harri is not always interrupting the song - and he adds great perspective.
Such a great song.
It’s the makeup 😊 I was thinking Bowie as well.
I was just watching video of his recent performances a couple of days ago. He still sounds great .
This is why I'm still stuck in the '60s and '70s. CAN YOU DIG IT??? 😎
WOW!!! (Hadn't heard THAT, in DECADES!!!) {Thanks!}
Awesome reaction ! Love your stuff!
Michael Corby- such a dandy. ❤️
AT sixty-four years of age I have always enjoyed listening to this song.
Written by Jack Conrad and Ray Kennedy. Same writers for Every Time I Think of You. Both songs are good 👍. When John. Waite went solo, he placed the title Every Time I Think of You into the first verse of Missing You, written by him, Chas Sanford, who is a co-writer of a song in The Babys 2nd album, and Mark Leonard, a bass guitarist and songwriter. Sanford You Can Talk to Me for Stevie Nicks.
John Waite on lead vocals and bass guitar. Michael Corby on piano 🎹, Wally Stocker on lead guitar 🎸. Tony Brock on drums 🥁. In the recent lineup, Stocker and Brock reunited.
Brock joined Sir Rod Stewart but quit years later.
John Waite formed Bad English with others in 1988. They broke up in 1992. Waite went solo since then. He rejected reuniting with The Babys.
Great selection of reactions , well done !😊
Really like it. Didnt know it before
A great pop rock song by The Baby’s… This was the beginning of John Waite’s catalog of material which carried into his solo career…
Did you know that Jonathan Cain Journey piano player, was with the Baby’s prior to Journey? John Waite does have a great voice. No Steve Perry but Waite is probably underrated
I saw Waite in concert opening for Journey around 2003 and Cain came out and played piano for a couple of songs which was cool. John and Jonathan still had good chemistry.
Journey Hands Down With The Greatest Vocalist Steve Perry... Has No Comparison, Unless You're A Huge Queen Faithful... Lol- But, John Is Absolutely A Master With His Incredible Vocals!
I always thought he was better with this and then he did it with his solo career. This was a great band
I'd like to make a suggestion that i know you'll love. Maybe by The Chantels
Great record, still got it on vinyl. The backing vocals make it for me.
You said he reminded you of David Bowie. I thought he looked like Dr. Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror movie. There was a lot of weirdness in that era.
Good call on the Bowie vibe; glad to watch this as I always avoided Waite decades ago but I love love this song; will be iTuning it; thanks for the introduction
"Back on My Feet Again" and "Head First" are a couple other notable Babys songs.
The backup singers sound like the women from ABBA
Checkout their Greatest Hits LP, it’s a great reminder of a great Era in Rock, along with band member lineage’s with multiple bands. You’ll be surprised. Try the Jonathan Waite (vocalist) song and Official Video, “When I See You Smile,” with Journey guitarist Neal Schon in the group Bad English. There’s much more to find here. 👈 J. Waite was a multitalented singer, songwriter and live performer. His live vocals were as close to his studio recordings as it gets. 🤘
Great song. John messed up at 4:45 and forgot he was suppose to sing again. You can see his frustration. Surprised they didnt edit that.
You nailed it about the Bowie vibe!
Good pick. 70s
Maybe he was turning up the knob on the bass because they were actually playing along to the record? Or the video could have been a live performance and they dubbed the record over it?
Regarding the comparison to David Bowie- Although Both English and Genetically Lithe, John Waite has been a Natural Ginger since childhood whilst David Bowie’s hair was dyed. John Waite is an Extraordinary Artist: Painter, Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Bass Player.
John Waite is so underrated it's not fair
Harri your reference to Freddy Mercury is spot on!!❤🎉
Jesus, could John Waite possibly be a more bad ass singer? Unreal. I became a HUGE Babys fan in '79 when they first started to get radio play.
Yes, he was always a very passionate & emotional singer and that was fully on display in this song! Beautiful.🎼
Also yougotto hear-thin lizzy-jailbreak
Try listening to their song, "Every Time I Think of You".
You should try "Head First" a far cry from this song, since it's a hard rocker with a driving beat.
👨🏻🦱YES! Thank you for suggesting it, if you hadn't I was going to! 🤘🏻😃
You need to listen to that entire album. Not a bad track on it.
Also, if you haven't done Change by John Waite, you should.
Good one this time.
Reminds me of Styx
At the risk of sounding too dramatic, the first time I ever heard this I thought it was the best song I’d ever heard
the baby’s many very known songs are buried because of being released in the height of disco era saturation -you’d get pleasant sur -by they’re songs-head first and midnight rendezvous
Love The Babys! Like their rock songs better Head First rocks
Perfection
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The original video had different background singers….of a different shade…hmmm
Awesome real reaction my brother! Thank you so much!
Michael Corby ❤️ was very underrated.
Thanks Robert - I really liked The Baby’s music but I never cared for his solo stuff, not sure why.
Union Jacks - Great album!
The band also had Jonathan Cain from Journey on keyboards for a time . Don’t see him in this though
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The original video before this has 3 black backing vocalists. Why was another made?
I wondered that too.
I hear undertones of classic music in this beautiful 70s tune. What do ya'll think????
Definitely. So moody❤️
Probably wanted to hear the bass more and turned it up out of habit.
Synced or not, it's a great song either way.
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Pity they agreed to MIME to the record!
It's a FKNG jam.
Yep he had a good set of vocal chords.
Welcome to the zoo
This guy has very low standards.