Fun fact: One of the founding members of The Easybeats was George Young...older brother of Malcolm & Angus Young...founders of AC/DC. George played a major role in their success including producer in their early years!
Funner Fact. George and Harry (the guy at the back and part of the Vander and Young writing/production team) are referenced in Dire Straights "Sultans of Swing".
When I was 13, in 8th grade, I was riding home on the school bus on Friday afternoon and this song came on the radio. We didn't even have to ask, the bus driver cranked it up and the whole bus was singing along!
Friday on my Mind was released in 1966. The Easybeats are an Australian rock group. The song was written by band members George Young and Harry Vanda. The song was a worldwide hit, reaching no. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1967 in the US. In 2001 the song was voted "Best Australian Song" of all time by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA).
The lead singer always made me laugh with his happy, excited facial expressions and quirky dance moves. I was born well after the British Invasion but this band made me happy. The lead reminds me a bit of Austin Powers! 😂😂😂
@@CryptikConstruct But didn’t they come around America at the same time? There certainly wasn’t an “Australian Invasion” here in America. Lol. Besides incorrectly classifying them as part of the British Invasion, the rest of my comment still stands. 🤷♀️
Define ‘supergroup’. The first Australian group to be successful in England was The Seekers. They were more Pop/Folk though. I assume that’s what you mean.
Maybe every generation says this but… I love the music I grew up with from the early 60s to the late 70s. It is great when I watch y’alls reaction to the older stuff. Other generations and genres certainly have their place but this goes back to my roots.
You two have just discovered the world's best kept secret our Aussie music. So, enjoy going down that rabbit hole and finding out how good our music is. Enjoy I think you will like it.
The rhythm guitarist George Young is the older brother of Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC and along with lead guitarist Harry Vanda produced AC/DC's early albums
Love this tune. "The Easybeats" were an Australian band in the 60s. In Australia they were considered one of the most important Rock acts during the 60s. They enjoyed a level of success that in Australia rivalled The ,Beatles. Read the story about Lead singer Steve Wright in later years. It's awful what rhey did to him (and thousands of others, no doubt) However, that does not take away the greatness of this song, or singer Steve Wright's energy. ❤🎵🎙
Wow that was a flash from the past when I came out here popped up on the a.m. radio top 20 yeah top 20 that’s right that was a gym every time they played it wow what a blast from the past thanks for sharing that great reaction I never saw them I only heard them now I’ve seen them Hurray hurray !!
@@jameshealy8402 Yeah I said I was on it that was really nice I never knew about that band before but those go-go dancers Yeah …sweet…. Thanks for that ruclips.net/video/OqcDG_xLWPY/видео.html
Well it's about time you got to these guys, I loved Stevie Wright's energy and cheek. Have you seen Stevie Wright doing his song Evie, a 3 part love song that really takes you on a journey that ends in tragedy. But what a performance! He was just coming back on the scene, in the 70's, after not completely recovering from drug addiction. Another great song of his that another Aussie band, Rose tattoo covered, was black eyed bruiser, which is heavy but trancey too. Harry Vander, lead guitar and George Young on rhythm, went on to form a duo called flash in the pan, with their song down among the dead men, but they wrote heaps of songs that other artists did, like Grace Jones with walking in the rain and fellow Aussie singer John Paul Young with the world wide hit (on it's 2nd time around) love is in the air. P.S. I think you've seen the Divinyls with Chrissy Amphlet performing an easy beats song I'll make you happy. I love both versions, but if you are going further down the easy beats rabbit hole, you might also like wedding ring and sorry, as well as I'll make you happy.
It all started with the Merseybeat sound early 60s which was Liverpool and surrounding areas of Merseyside. Beatles, Searches , Gerry and the pacemakers, The Merseybeats and many more then it ballooned across UK with other groups and US with the likes of Gary Puckett and The Union Gap and so on
Anyone whose ever tried to follow the chord progressiosn George is doing on this knows how insanely complicated they are - when you listen to the Easybeats especially stuff liek "Sorry" you can hear the elements and foundations of the sound that ended up coming out in his two younger brothers band 10 years later (AC/DC)
I listen to another reaction site that doesn't play many 60"s songs because they think they are too slow and boring. Thanks Guys for putting that vicious rumor to rest.
Never seen three guys with three guitars- welver heard of the you’re infor a treat. Where have you been. EEver heard of the the Beatles, the Rolling Stones- OMG
The Easybeats were an Australian rock band that formed in 1964. "Friday On My Mind" was their biggest hit but they had some other great songs such as "Sorry", "She's So Fine", "Women (Make You Feel Alright)", "Heaven & Hell" etc.
One of the most fun songs ever. Best group from Australia. (BeeGees were born in Britain) Men at Work are great as well. The lead singer was funny. His name was Steven Wright. He dances not unlike Jerry Lewis. There. I just named two comedians. So he had to be funny. Very beatlesque. Sir Paul wishes he wrote that one, I'm sure!!
Loved Easybeats. Little Stevie Wright was charming and adorable. I believe I read that he was only about 16/17 in this film. Sadly, like many other stars of that era, fame brought him drug abuse problems that ruined his life. Another great song is "Good Times".
we have a dj at a Seattle radio station that for years on Friday at 5:00 would kick off the weekend by faithfully playing Friday On My Mind...its become somewhat of a local tradition. no matter how shitty the work week may have been, i would always count on that song to lift my spirits.i'd never seen any of their videos, or read any of their history until recently, but must say it's obvious why people came down with "easy fever" Watching Stevie Wright joyfully belting out the song while dancing around makes it even more unforgettable.
Harry (tall and blond, far right) and George (far left) wrote this. It was a huge hit. But you also ought to look at their brilliant earlier work - "Sorry", "For My Woman", "Wedding Ring"and the songs on "Easy Fever" - ruclips.net/video/Jcy9eJVx-CA/видео.html&start_radio=1
Vanda & Young (part of this group) were like the Lennon/McCartney of Aussie music. Besides their Easybeats hits they wrote songs for John Paul Young (Love is in the Air & Yesterday's Hero) - themselves 'Flash & The Pan' (Hey Saint Peter & Down Among the Deadmen) & the legendary song 'Evie' (Parts 1, 2 & 3) by Stevie Wright - lead-singer for the Easybeats. Sadly in the 70s he was affected by drug issues but this performance was still amazing - ruclips.net/video/lPveBD6WWXc/видео.html
A few more obscure sixties songs include: Kites by Simon Dupree; Jesamine by The Casuals; Eloise by Barry Ryan; Little Arrows by Leapy Lee; and Lady Godiva by Peter & Gordon. All are pure pop of a defining decade.
That's where I discovered this (and several other lesser known but great songs from the early British invasion.) That's actually one of my favorite Bowie albums. Great versions of Yardbirds, Who, and Kinks songs...
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Fun fact: One of the founding members of The Easybeats was George Young...older brother of Malcolm & Angus Young...founders of AC/DC. George played a major role in their success including producer in their early years!
Also George and Harry Vanda, the lead guitarist here, are the George and Harry mentioned in Sultans Of Swing.
Funner Fact. George and Harry (the guy at the back and part of the Vander and Young writing/production team) are referenced in Dire Straights "Sultans of Swing".
Wow! That's awesome!!
@@goatslunch6991 Possible but not confirmed
They were song writing and producing machines. It’s amazing how many songs they had their fingers in.
When I was 13, in 8th grade, I was riding home on the school bus on Friday afternoon and this song came on the radio. We didn't even have to ask, the bus driver cranked it up and the whole bus was singing along!
Far Out!!!
@@muspobear And outasite!
Friday on my Mind was released in 1966. The Easybeats are an Australian rock group. The song was written by band members George Young and Harry Vanda. The song was a worldwide hit, reaching no. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1967 in the US. In 2001 the song was voted "Best Australian Song" of all time by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA).
You've never seen 3 guys playing guitars at once????? Welcome to rock and roll!
Cheers from Australia!
I still have this 45! Yes, I am that old.
Music was way more innocent and simple in those days. Makes you feel good. I was 11 when this came out. Remember it well!
THESE GUYS HAD SEVERAL HITS AND WERE POPULAR EVERY WHERE BUT AMERICA. Great reaction. Sorry for the caps.
'Bout time somebody found the easybeats
The lead singer always made me laugh with his happy, excited facial expressions and quirky dance moves. I was born well after the British Invasion but this band made me happy. The lead reminds me a bit of Austin Powers! 😂😂😂
This isn't British, it's Australian.
@@CryptikConstruct But didn’t they come around America at the same time? There certainly wasn’t an “Australian Invasion” here in America. Lol. Besides incorrectly classifying them as part of the British Invasion, the rest of my comment still stands. 🤷♀️
@@americangirl6029 They were riding the British invasion wave definitely.
One of the 60s greatest pop classics. Stevie Wright's dance moves added so much spice to the video.
Fab Aussie rock !
Little Stevie was one of the best front men of his ears. A pocket rocket with endless charm. Loved him. RIP Stevie.🙏
Your excitement was palpable. Thanks for sharing. This is what 1967 was like.
This is why music is the only connects people.
Thing that*
Great warm up song for the weekend. The energy will get you moving.
First Australian supergroup to have international success!
Define ‘supergroup’. The first Australian group to be successful in England was The Seekers. They were more Pop/Folk though. I assume that’s what you mean.
Maybe every generation says this but… I love the music I grew up with from the early 60s to the late 70s.
It is great when I watch y’alls reaction to the older stuff. Other generations and genres certainly have their place but this goes back to my roots.
60's Classic
Great song
This song really reminds me of an eighties song/band ,,, wish I could think of it🤔
I love singing this song ,and doing the gigging at my age agreat sixtys song .
I still have this song on vinyl 45 rpm👍🤣
Oh wow guys nice!!
Oh I just love seeing this band again. Great song, great dancing energy of the lead singer, love it all!
I love them so much !!!
This band was awesome amazing premier musicians who did it the hard way take a listen to Good Times and Come and see her
One of my all time Favs!!! Fun Fun FUN!
You two have just discovered the world's best kept secret our Aussie music. So, enjoy going down that rabbit hole and finding out how good our music is. Enjoy I think you will like it.
I like this oldie. 🙂
Wow
There my sawome people how are you doing today I hope you are doing great today
Love the British Invasion music! 👍👍👍
Got to admit, the dance moves are pretty kool.
S & M thanks for doing my request. You guys are gun to watch. Love those 60's songs.
love this song❤❤❤!!✌ hey shawn and mel shout out to you guys!!✌
Love love love..the easybeats great 60's Australian band. And Stevie Wright..the singer ..love is moves. RIP Stevie! She's so fine is a great song.
This was so much fun, loved the song but never saw this video before. It's so delightful to experience these old songs again!
The rhythm guitarist George Young is the older brother of Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC and along with lead guitarist Harry Vanda produced AC/DC's early albums
Love this tune. "The Easybeats" were an Australian band in the 60s. In Australia they were considered one of the most important Rock acts during the 60s. They enjoyed a level of success that in Australia rivalled The ,Beatles. Read the story about Lead singer Steve Wright in later years. It's awful what rhey did to him (and thousands of others, no doubt) However, that does not take away the greatness of this song, or singer Steve Wright's energy. ❤🎵🎙
Soundtrack to first getting interested in girls - obviously a long, long time ago. Songs like this got the fantasies started....
I reckon The Hives must have seen this one!
The “doo doos” were inspired by a group called The Swingle Singers
Another one of those amazing '60s songs that you don't get to hear often got a little bit of psychedelic to it.....👍👍
Wow that was a flash from the past when I came out here popped up on the a.m. radio top 20 yeah top 20 that’s right that was a gym every time they played it wow what a blast from the past thanks for sharing that great reaction I never saw them I only heard them now I’ve seen them Hurray hurray !!
they came from the land down under😊
Lead singer Stevie Wright looking his best in this videoclip.
The heavy metal 🎸 great live band concert little acdc
Love this song and band. Please react to Everything's Alright, Bread And Butter, Run Baby Run by The Newbeats. Thank you so much.
Yeah Mel I want to see in your 60s gogo girl outfit yeah yeah!!
If you want to see a gogo girl watch Edison Lighthouse. Love Grows one of my fave songs . It's 1970 , but I reckon he wrote it in 69 , lol
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I am on it thanks…!!
@@jameshealy8402
Yeah I said I was on it that was really nice I never knew about that band before but those go-go dancers
Yeah …sweet….
Thanks for that
ruclips.net/video/OqcDG_xLWPY/видео.html
Great early Aussie band...their energy and catchy songs are still well respected.
Mona Lisa Twins covers this song. Excellent!
Well it's about time you got to these guys, I loved Stevie Wright's energy and cheek. Have you seen Stevie Wright doing his song Evie, a 3 part love song that really takes you on a journey that ends in tragedy. But what a performance! He was just coming back on the scene, in the 70's, after not completely recovering from drug addiction. Another great song of his that another Aussie band, Rose tattoo covered, was black eyed bruiser, which is heavy but trancey too.
Harry Vander, lead guitar and George Young on rhythm, went on to form a duo called flash in the pan, with their song down among the dead men, but they wrote heaps of songs that other artists did, like Grace Jones with walking in the rain and fellow Aussie singer John Paul Young with the world wide hit (on it's 2nd time around) love is in the air.
P.S. I think you've seen the Divinyls with Chrissy Amphlet performing an easy beats song I'll make you happy. I love both versions, but if you are going further down the easy beats rabbit hole, you might also like wedding ring and sorry, as well as I'll make you happy.
It all started with the Merseybeat sound early 60s which was Liverpool and surrounding areas of Merseyside. Beatles, Searches , Gerry and the pacemakers, The Merseybeats and many more then it ballooned across UK with other groups and US with the likes of Gary Puckett and The Union Gap and so on
Cough Australian cough
I love the EASY BEAT what a great band
Should hear some of their other songs
Australia 💕Christina
Lead singer Stevie Wright had a solo hit with Evie have a listen to it. Great Aussie band
Anyone whose ever tried to follow the chord progressiosn George is doing on this knows how insanely complicated they are - when you listen to the Easybeats especially stuff liek "Sorry" you can hear the elements and foundations of the sound that ended up coming out in his two younger brothers band 10 years later (AC/DC)
I used to confuse titles this song with the Cure Friday I'm In Love
3 guitar players in a band is usually a lead guitar, rhythm guitar and bass guitar
Shawn & Mel, just like the Teskey Brothers, they were only big in Australia.
A great record from 1966, when pop was at it's best.
I listen to another reaction site that doesn't play many 60"s songs because they think they are too slow and boring. Thanks Guys for putting that vicious rumor to rest.
The lead singer has a 3 part solo hit called Evie that is considered an Australian classic- You should react to the 3 parts (in order of course)
Great choice Jim! 👍👍
Never seen three guys with three guitars- welver heard of the you’re infor a treat. Where have you been. EEver heard of the the Beatles, the Rolling Stones- OMG
Try the Easybeats "For My Woman" and "I'll Make you Happy".
The Easybeats were an Australian rock band that formed in 1964. "Friday On My Mind" was their biggest hit but they had some other great songs such as "Sorry", "She's So Fine", "Women (Make You Feel Alright)", "Heaven & Hell" etc.
One of the most fun songs ever. Best group from Australia. (BeeGees were born in Britain) Men at Work are great as well.
The lead singer was funny. His name was Steven Wright. He dances not unlike Jerry Lewis. There. I just named two comedians. So he had to be funny. Very beatlesque. Sir Paul wishes he wrote that one, I'm sure!!
An early Australian classic.
Their other big hit was Sorry. Just as energetic. Was covered by David Bowie on his Pin Ups album
Fyi angus young of ACDC HIS brother is playing guitar in this group .
Loved Easybeats. Little Stevie Wright was charming and adorable. I believe I read that he was only about 16/17 in this film. Sadly, like many other stars of that era, fame brought him drug abuse problems that ruined his life. Another great song is "Good Times".
The original Oz Rock band - So sad that Stevie had such a tough life.
Try David Bowies version of this song ..it is brilliant
🔥🔥🔥
we have a dj at a Seattle radio station that for years on Friday at 5:00 would kick off the weekend by faithfully playing Friday On My Mind...its become somewhat of a local tradition. no matter how shitty the work week may have been, i would always count on that song to lift my spirits.i'd never seen any of their videos, or read any of their history until recently, but must say it's obvious why people came down with "easy fever" Watching Stevie Wright joyfully belting out the song while dancing around makes it even more unforgettable.
Love this song and band and your reactions! Please try You Were On My Mind by We Five. Thank You!
Harry (tall and blond, far right) and George (far left) wrote this. It was a huge hit. But you also ought to look at their brilliant earlier work - "Sorry", "For My Woman", "Wedding Ring"and the songs on "Easy Fever" - ruclips.net/video/Jcy9eJVx-CA/видео.html&start_radio=1
Good Times is another great song by them. Several bands covered it, including INXS.
Vanda & Young (part of this group) were like the Lennon/McCartney of Aussie music. Besides their Easybeats hits they wrote songs for John Paul Young (Love is in the Air & Yesterday's Hero) - themselves 'Flash & The Pan' (Hey Saint Peter & Down Among the Deadmen) & the legendary song 'Evie' (Parts 1, 2 & 3) by Stevie Wright - lead-singer for the Easybeats. Sadly in the 70s he was affected by drug issues but this performance was still amazing - ruclips.net/video/lPveBD6WWXc/видео.html
Stevie wright is no longer with us.song came out in 1966. The greatest year for music period.
U shld CK out Ride Captain Ride by Blues Image sumtime! Thanks 4 what u do!❤️❤️❤️
Stevie Wright, evie part 1,2,3 ❤
GM
OK Shaun you asked for it. How about The Electric Prunes? Too much to dream last night. Thanks.
Get me to the world on time is another good one.
A few more obscure sixties songs include: Kites by Simon Dupree; Jesamine by The Casuals; Eloise by Barry Ryan; Little Arrows by Leapy Lee; and Lady Godiva by Peter & Gordon. All are pure pop of a defining decade.
The New Beats did " Bread and Butter" song heard in the Lost Boys movie.
5 slightly less talented "easybeat"-les, who made up for it with slightly more frenetic energy.
Reminds me of The Rolling Stones!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bowie did a kickass version of this song on the Pinups album
That's where I discovered this (and several other lesser known but great songs from the early British invasion.) That's actually one of my favorite Bowie albums. Great versions of Yardbirds, Who, and Kinks songs...
can you react to another great aussie voice john farnham live with the melbourne symphony orchestra doing help a re-working of the beatles hit
Speaking of Friday, can you please react to the O’Jays song titled “ Living for the Weekend .” Thanks
Please review the Tobacco Road by the Nashville Teens (British band 1964)
Barry Tucker
Check out another Australia band Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs
Everybody I know thinks I'm crazy
Good times or St Louis is rockier tracks by the Easybeats and in my opinion better songs.
Bread and Butter is great!
Can you Please react to the song/video for Marilyn Manson - S(Ain’t)!!! It’d definitely be your most shocking reaction ever done!!!