This was my all time favorite Commodores song! Big time stress reliever for me. Great lyrics. "I wish the world was truly happy, living as one. I wish the word they call freedom, someday would come". Zoom, Zoom baby.
Beautiful song in honor of bass player Ron LaPread's wife who passed away after having become ill when she had joined the band on tour. After they got home she was diagnosed with cancer and when Ron was at his piano Cathy came and worked out the melody of the song with him. He took back to the band and they asked what was it called and he simply told them (sic) "It's like, you know, Zoom.
Man, this song transports me back to my cousins and I, playing iin the project hallways on a Friday, while my Mom and Pops hosted a fish fry/spades game. When all the families knew, respected and protected one another. This was one of my Mom's favorites...may her soul continue to rest easy!❤
Its odd that youre reacting to this song, today of all days. This was one of my mother's favorite songs. It was a reminder of her sister, who died too soon, as did my mother. Today is my mother's birthday. So, Im happy and sad. Thank you.
I know you feeling this Zoooom Ashley. Lionel is a master at song writing…brilliant! 73 yrs young and it’s as if I just heard it for the first time. Love how you appreciate this oldies music.
When they came on the scene with "Slippery When Wet" and followed that up with "Fancy Dancer", and "Brick House" the music scene was turning from Funk to Disco.
This is precisely why taking music out of children's educational development in school is one of the the worst things this society ever did. To itself.
@@Fruit17-ip4vl I never learned to play a musical instrument. I didn't know it at the time--but, what my 8th grade Music Appreciation teacher taught me about the specifics of music?...would enhance my enjoyment of the "listening" experience. I learned about pitch; keys; harmony; timing; chord progression; etc. Basics that also taught me how to pinpoint the things that I liked--AND DISLIKED about the music I heard. This learning process taught me patience, when confronted with new musical genres. If you're not taught the essential "basics" of music---you'll be extremely limited in terms of what you'll be able to understand about the music you hear. Also, having a sense of what the basics (pitch; harmony; key) are gives you a sense of what they DO; and how they work to produce the music you enjoy. This knowledge gives you a broader vocabulary in which to describe what you are actually hearing. This is precisely why so much of today's "pop" music sounds essentially the same. Yeah...they sell millions more records; but, the quality of the music just isn't there. This is also why when these "kids" grow out of adolescence?--they're digging through their parents music collection. They're thirsty. And, they don't even know what they're thirsty for. If a person has a limited vocabulary, there's only so far they can go--as they attempt to describe what they're actually thinking. You don't have to be able to play music to possess a vocabulary that allows you to describe what excites you about it. But---having an awareness of what a "musical palette" consists of gives you more tools, (words) to describe precisely what you're hearing. Personally, (with the exception for jazz)...I don't see R&B being elevated in a way that is adding onto what has already been created in the past. And it really makes me sad. (Sorry for the rant.)
A very intelligent rant! The music of our generation still has staying power! I am glad that the young people are discovering these oldies and goodies! 😎❤️
Mrs Ashley maam....there is a story behind this song...google it one day and play it at the same time....1977 I was a junior in high school. You will love it more after the story.❤🔥
Yo, I just read it & I'm blown away. Thank you for sharing that info on the song. It already meant a lot to me because of my mom. It was her favorite Commodores song & it became mine as well. Since she passed in 2021, I listen to it as if she's sitting with me enjoying it, too. Now, this song means even more to!
@@TheAzbrother I appreciate it. It's getting closer to the anniversary of her death & I get kinda down around this time of year. She passed suddenly at 63 two days before my birthday. Your comment is uplifting & positive. I thank you again 👑
Message songs have been around forever. It was in the 60’s and 70’s that they proliferated to the masses. Try Curtis Mayfield- Just a little bit of love.
I have always loved the Commodores, they are from my home state. Lionel Richie is a fantastic singer/songwriter! They have so many great hits and this is one of my favorites, along with Still, Easy, Brick House, and many more!!💖💖
It's great to see you react to this song, it's one of Lionel Ritchie's best vocal performances. Another one of their songs that doesn't get much traction and is amazing is called "Jesus is Love", I'm not a religious person, but everything about that song is fantastic!
Ok niece. Please react to both Lionel Richie/Kenny Roger's sing "Lady" as a duo. Lionel Richie is underestimated as an artist/songwriter. Lionel/Commadores were/are extremely talented singer/musicians. Let's put some respect on there name 🖤🖤🖤. I recommend that you dive into their discography. Chef's kiss 💋
This is a feel good song. Holds a special place in my heart. Heard playing on the radio the night before my father’s passing. I heard the writer of the song had a similar experience
This song was written by Commodore bass player, Ron LaPread for his wife Cathy, who was diagnosed with cancer. Ron started writing the song and Lionel Ritchie finished it. His wife Cathy did pass from cancer.
Another band you may want to check out is an Australian band called The Little River Band. I recommend 1. HELP IS ON THE WAY (1977 live), 2. Lonesome Loser (1979 live), and 3. TAKE IT EADY ON ME (live). Great live band.
You should watch TV One Unsung,,some of the Artists back in the day....Angela Bofill,,Phyllis Hyman,,Stacy Lattisaw,Debarge and many others...it shows their Bio and how they all began...very inspiring
This was my Dads favorite song. He use to walk around and just sing the 'zoom' part all the time. Drove my mom crazy. One of my favorite memories of him He passed when I was 9.
my parents''' use to play this at our family picnic,s when we was little kid,s and me ' cousin,s ' auntie,s everybody'' and then once a year the neiblorhood block club wood closed the street off 'Jam this ' along whit a song call; Slide''''' and the best of our love''''''''''and boogie oogie,oogie , whit the isley,s Take me to the next phase''' oh well '
Songs back then were played by true musicians, not a computer. My friends and I would sit back and just chill listening to different song all evening.🎶🎤😊
I may just a foolish dreamer, but I don’t care,Cause I know my happiness is waiting out there somewhere, searching for that silver lining, horizons that I’ve never seen I’d like to take just a moment and dream my dream….Zoom baby, I’d like to fly away don’t you wanna go….. You and me baby walking free.. SMH this was/is a jam to be recognized….. got me digging down in my CD box 📦 Again 🙂↔️😉
Zoom is one of my favorite songs by the Commodores. But you gotta check out Just to be close to you 100% classic by the way I love your reactions keep up the good work!
Another contribution to the cause.. "Could You Be Loved" -- the late, great Bob Marley "Black Magic Woman " -- Carlos Santana "Flamingo" -- Lee Morgan in trumpet 🎺 Instrumental. Not sure it fits your YT reactions channel but judging from your reactions so far, I think you'll enjoy this.
This is truly a beautiful song that I've always loved. However, there's a story behind it that I only in recent years learned about. It's very touching and makes the song even more meaningful. If you Google The Story Behind the Song by Jo-Ann Geffen author of Chicken Soup for the Soul you'll see why. Enjoyed your reaction! Have a blessed day🙏
I’m telling my age but oh well…the 70s was about the musical groups/bands. Maze! WAR! The Commodores! They made good music! They had to because of the 8 track. There was no rewinding lol! You had to sit and listen to the whole 8 track!
The BEST song of the Summer '77. I'd just graduated high school and turned 18. The BEST Summer ever🤗
Me too!!
I'd just been born in April!❤
My mom saw them live in July 1977 and this song was the showstopper. She talked about it the rest of her life!
I was right behind you guys 1978
And I'm right behind ALL of you:
1979.
The end of a decade.
My prom slow-dance song?:
Cameo..."Sparkle"
Why did I know you would be swaying by the end? 😂 Lionel Ritchie killed these lead vocals! The rest of The Commodores did too! 🦾
Yup😬
Zoom is one of my favorite songs. The lyrics🔥🔥🔥
This was my all time favorite Commodores song! Big time stress reliever for me. Great lyrics. "I wish the world was truly happy, living as one. I wish the word they call freedom, someday would come". Zoom, Zoom baby.
Omg yes. Beautiful words. Makes you stop and think.
It's my favorite Commodores song too, and my second favorite to play. In case you're wondering, Brickhouse is not my favorite to play...it's "Easy".
Beautiful song in honor of bass player Ron LaPread's wife who passed away after having become ill when she had joined the band on tour. After they got home she was diagnosed with cancer and when Ron was at his piano Cathy came and worked out the melody of the song with him. He took back to the band and they asked what was it called and he simply told them (sic) "It's like, you know, Zoom.
"I may be just a foolish dreamer, but I don't care!" Damn, I miss my momma... 😢
Man, this song transports me back to my cousins and I, playing iin the project hallways on a Friday, while my Mom and Pops hosted a fish fry/spades game. When all the families knew, respected and protected one another. This was one of my Mom's favorites...may her soul continue to rest easy!❤
Clearly, the Commodores best song in my humble opinion out of a lot of jams Sail On is up there too,Just to be close to you” is solid as well
& Easy 🎯
Sweet Love
Everyone seems to forget about Heaven Knows.
Its odd that youre reacting to this song, today of all days. This was one of my mother's favorite songs. It was a reminder of her sister, who died too soon, as did my mother. Today is my mother's birthday.
So, Im happy and sad. Thank you.
😇🙏🏿
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I know you feeling this Zoooom Ashley. Lionel is a master at song writing…brilliant!
73 yrs young and it’s as if I just heard it for the first time. Love how you appreciate this oldies music.
I wish the world was truly happy and anybody can be what they want to be Great message to everyone zoom on👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
I love watching folks appreciating good music
When they came on the scene with "Slippery When Wet" and followed that up with "Fancy Dancer", and "Brick House" the music scene was turning from Funk to Disco.
You are so right!
And--the truly ignorant thought (in some cases, STILL think!) that they're both the same thing.
Here's the next beautifully positive song, Frankie beverly and Maze, "Golden Time of Day"
Yesssssssssss! These songs are so smooth and put you in a contemplative but happy head space.
And We Are One. Can be a love song or a song about unity amongst humankind.
Can't argue that😮😮😮
One of the few songs to make me cry 😢
JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU - The Commodores will change your life. Trust and believe.
This is precisely why taking music out of children's educational development in school is one of the the worst things this society ever did.
To itself.
You are so right! ❤
@@Fruit17-ip4vl
I never learned to play a musical instrument. I didn't know it at the time--but, what my 8th grade Music Appreciation teacher taught me about the specifics of music?...would enhance my enjoyment of the "listening" experience.
I learned about pitch; keys; harmony; timing; chord progression; etc. Basics that also taught me how to pinpoint the things that I liked--AND DISLIKED about the music I heard. This learning process taught me patience, when confronted with new musical genres. If you're not taught the essential "basics" of music---you'll be extremely limited in terms of what you'll be able to understand about the music you hear.
Also, having a sense of what the basics (pitch; harmony; key) are gives you a sense of what they DO; and how they work to produce the music you enjoy. This knowledge gives you a broader vocabulary in which to describe what you are actually hearing. This is precisely why so much of today's "pop" music sounds essentially the same.
Yeah...they sell millions more records; but, the quality of the music just isn't there. This is also why when these "kids" grow out of adolescence?--they're digging through their parents music collection. They're thirsty.
And, they don't even know what they're thirsty for.
If a person has a limited vocabulary, there's only so far they can go--as they attempt to describe what they're actually thinking. You don't have to be able to play music to possess a vocabulary that allows you to describe what excites you about it. But---having an awareness of what a "musical palette" consists of gives you more tools, (words) to describe precisely what you're hearing.
Personally, (with the exception for jazz)...I don't see R&B being elevated in a way that is adding onto what has already been created in the past.
And it really makes me sad.
(Sorry for the rant.)
A very intelligent rant! The music of our generation still has staying power! I am glad that the young people are discovering these oldies and goodies! 😎❤️
I agree
@@possumslim3420 no need to apologize when you are telling the truth.
This is the jam. Beautiful song. Lionel Richie singing. Keep it going♥️♥️🎶🎶🎶🎶
YEEEES this is that one my favorite Commadors of all time definitely a cookout song play it and get out of the way of your uncles and aunties
Mrs Ashley maam....there is a story behind this song...google it one day and play it at the same time....1977 I was a junior in high school. You will love it more after the story.❤🔥
Yo, I just read it & I'm blown away. Thank you for sharing that info on the song. It already meant a lot to me because of my mom. It was her favorite Commodores song & it became mine as well. Since she passed in 2021, I listen to it as if she's sitting with me enjoying it, too. Now, this song means even more to!
@@TheeTwanSolo God Bless your Mother and you....🙏🙏🙏
@@TheAzbrother I appreciate it. It's getting closer to the anniversary of her death & I get kinda down around this time of year. She passed suddenly at 63 two days before my birthday. Your comment is uplifting & positive. I thank you again 👑
These songs aren't coming back....I don't know if it's the singers or writers or both....but this generation is missing it...
😢
We were so lucky and didn't even know it, growing up in this era (14 when this came out). You have good taste young lady.
You are absolutely right. This Generation will never know what true emotional music is...GenXer here
CLASSIC!!
YOU ARE TOO CUTE GIRL. THAT SMILE THAT POPS WHEN THEY START ZOOMING IN THE END IS SO ADORABLE 😍😍😍
My all time favorite song and have loved it since i first heard and I only about five
That's my song right there. Throw the car in cruise, turn the sound up, and let the song just sink in. 🔥
Those violins SNAP….love real instruments …Ashley know she young with a old soul 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
this is music i grew up on here such fire from the commodores and lionel richie out ranges his a truly a icon and legend this one my favorites here.
Lionel Ritchie left his funk and his best music with the Commodores.
Ashley, I smiled watching your reaction to this timeless masterpiece. You felt it. Wonderful. ❤
Message songs have been around forever. It was in the 60’s and 70’s that they proliferated to the masses. Try Curtis Mayfield- Just a little bit of love.
1 of my favorites by The Commodores❣️
I have always loved the Commodores, they are from my home state. Lionel Richie is a fantastic singer/songwriter! They have so many great hits and this is one of my favorites, along with Still, Easy, Brick House, and many more!!💖💖
I enjoyed watching your reaction to this song, cause I had a similar reaction as a young child when it first came out. 😂🥂💯
🔥🔥🔥🔥😯"OOOOOOOWEEEE!!!"..THis Iz A Good Smoking Song.....(hold it, hold it.......exhale😤...zoooooom). Great Great Reaction Miss Ashley👍🏾💯💯👍🏾
Also the genre that mostly stayed with was a Country and Easy listening sound. The Commodores only had one hit after he left the group.
Some songs are simply immortal, I feel that.
Loving You by The Commodores is a great one with this kind of sound.
Back when every band member had TALENT! Instrument's no computer's
It's great to see you react to this song, it's one of Lionel Ritchie's best vocal performances. Another one of their songs that doesn't get much traction and is amazing is called "Jesus is Love", I'm not a religious person, but everything about that song is fantastic!
YES!❤... and... YES!❤
All I really like to say about this song zone. Is it's a classic? This LP is a classic. Just throw it on and let it play.
Ok niece. Please react to both Lionel Richie/Kenny Roger's sing "Lady" as a duo. Lionel Richie is underestimated as an artist/songwriter. Lionel/Commadores were/are extremely talented singer/musicians. Let's put some respect on there name 🖤🖤🖤. I recommend that you dive into their discography. Chef's kiss 💋
This is one of my favorite songs. In my bourbon room I have a murial of some of the song’s notes painted into the wall.
Fun reaction! Saw them perform Zoom, in concert in the late 70s.
This song always came on at night time when id be in bed when i was young. Another slow jam,,quiet storm...these songs were so peaceful at nighttime🌌
On March 30, 1977, a gem was euphonically released to the world.😊
This is a feel good song. Holds a special place in my heart. Heard playing on the radio the night before my father’s passing. I heard the writer of the song had a similar experience
I used to have a poster of that album cover back in 1977. I was 12 and started to get into R&B music. Thanks to my older brothers.
When the groove finally swept Ashely away...
Commodores "Zoom",is the Epitomy of Cool.Lionel Richie,Wow.mooth as butter.
One of my favorite songs from my high school days. A wonderful message.
Flashback
One of my favorite Commodores song!❤🙂 Timeless music!
Oh go head Ashley!!! Let’s get it.. no question my favorite commodores song
I had this 8 track as a teen. Wore it out!!❤
This song was written by Commodore bass player, Ron LaPread for his wife Cathy, who was diagnosed with cancer. Ron started writing the song and Lionel Ritchie finished it. His wife Cathy did pass from cancer.
I listened to this song a hundred times when my oldest daughter passed in 2016 of cancer at 30 years old ,im still saddened 😢
🎉🎉🎉Zoom is a universal FAVORITE
Another band you may want to check out is an Australian band called The Little River Band. I recommend 1. HELP IS ON THE WAY (1977 live), 2. Lonesome Loser (1979 live), and 3. TAKE IT EADY ON ME (live). Great live band.
Reminiscing is my favorite by them! They are really good!
ZOOM... Another one of My FAVORITES
Thanks to Mr. Steve H. He said he loved this song, and I love it to now. I listen to his show on Pod Cast from Mexico.
You REALLY need to do a reaction to "Just to be Close to You" by the Commodores.... that is a sho nuff 70s baby maker.... you hear me ??? 💎💎💎💎💎
Been waiting on this 1
The Commodores featuring Super Bad Mr Lionel Richie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a reaction! Loved it and this song. I'm sure you've heard it before, but your old soul is definitely showing. Keep the journey going, Ashley!
My all-time favorite song. The Live version is even better.
Such a beautiful song.
One of the best songs ever
Hey Ashley, This was back in the day when Lionel Ritchie was one of the Lead Singers with The Commodores!!! Back when music was music!!!
You should watch TV One Unsung,,some of the Artists back in the day....Angela Bofill,,Phyllis Hyman,,Stacy Lattisaw,Debarge and many others...it shows their Bio and how they all began...very inspiring
🧡 I so loooove this song! 🔥🔥It's the 🎵 arrangement for me! Even tho it's mellow you can still do a 2 step. Lol TFS!
Everytime I hear this song I can’t help but think of my father cuz this was one of his favorite songs. We miss you dad, rest in peace..
The Commadore's had a great band instrumentals. 😊
One of my favorite songs of ALL TIME!! ❤💪🏽 Lionel was AMAZING!! I know it word for word!!
This was my Dads favorite song. He use to walk around and just sing the 'zoom' part all the time. Drove my mom crazy. One of my favorite memories of him He passed when I was 9.
my parents''' use to play this at our family picnic,s when we was little kid,s and me ' cousin,s ' auntie,s everybody'' and then once a year the neiblorhood block club wood closed the street off 'Jam this ' along whit a song call; Slide''''' and the best of our love''''''''''and boogie oogie,oogie , whit the isley,s Take me to the next phase''' oh well '
Great instrumentation! What most music lacks today!
Songs back then were played by true musicians, not a computer. My friends and I would sit back and just chill listening to different song all evening.🎶🎤😊
I may just a foolish dreamer, but I don’t care,Cause I know my happiness is waiting out there somewhere, searching for that silver lining, horizons that I’ve never seen I’d like to take just a moment and dream my dream….Zoom baby, I’d like to fly away don’t you wanna go….. You and me baby walking free..
SMH this was/is a jam to be recognized….. got me digging down in my CD box 📦 Again 🙂↔️😉
Please listen to. Three times a lady, one of my favorites and it was always the last song on the disco floor
Military Days Deployed Overseas "76-78"!! Ahhh the memories!! Bought a sense of calmness during some hectic times!! 🇺🇲hoooah💪
They turned this song out on the 1977 Commodores Live album. It's the same for most of the songs on their live album.
That's Mr. Lionel Richie on lead vocals
Beautiful reaction, Ashley! 👏🏾✊🏾✌🏽
This is pre-pop, big 'fro Lionel.
Zoom is one of my favorite songs by the Commodores. But you gotta check out Just to be close to you 100% classic by the way I love your reactions keep up the good work!
Another contribution to the cause..
"Could You Be Loved"
-- the late, great Bob Marley
"Black Magic Woman "
-- Carlos Santana
"Flamingo"
-- Lee Morgan in trumpet 🎺
Instrumental. Not sure it fits your YT reactions channel but judging from your reactions so far, I think you'll enjoy this.
Zoom in & Zoom out
Ashley You Need To Listen To Easy By The Commodores, Music Back In The Day Made Your Body Move When The Song Started...
You should check out ‘Say Yeah’ and ‘Just To Be Close To You’ by the Commodores (If you haven’t already).. Both are favorites! 🙌🏽
You need to check out the live version from ‘77. The greatest live R&B album of all time.
This is truly a beautiful song that I've always loved. However, there's a story behind it that I only in recent years learned about. It's very touching and makes the song even more meaningful. If you Google The Story Behind the Song by Jo-Ann Geffen author of Chicken Soup for the Soul you'll see why. Enjoyed your reaction! Have a blessed day🙏
"Say Yeah" didn't get much air play but was just as dope. You should check it out.
I’m telling my age but oh well…the 70s was about the musical groups/bands. Maze! WAR! The Commodores! They made good music! They had to because of the 8 track. There was no rewinding lol! You had to sit and listen to the whole 8 track!
If one has not heard our music, they don't share ''Our History,''
🔥
Still second reaction video and nobody unerstand the true massage of the song just only drawn to the sound.
Thanks for the reaction
Zoom is excellent!!! But please check out This Is Your Life by The Commodores. Lionel will give you chills on that!!
Can you do some maze