These two songs were very big hits in Montreal Canada area, in the mid 1970's. Most people in the US had never been introduced to Chris DeBurgh music until Lady in Red in the early 80's.
If ever there was a chronically underrated artist it's Chris De Burgh. I can't remember the last time I heard this, a real forgotten gem. Thanks for doing this one.
@@davidd.6448 Since the Into The Light "crooner" moment he's been wavering between the two approaches (bear in mind: Moonfleet) - which is part of the reason why filleting his catalog has ended up being a task that's more trouble than it's worth. (The other being "more and more religious content" - well, I compared him to David Tibet for a reason)
I was a big fan of him back in the days but I felt that Lady in Red killed him. From that point on he became boring. But Spanish trains, Crusader and Theh Getaway album were amazing.
‘I’m counting on you’ by chris de burgh is a beautiful song written for a friend after the birth of his child, not well known but one of those hidden gems.
One of the most underrated singers of his time. I love about 99% of his songs and Lady in Red is NOT one of them lol. I was looking for someone who had done a reaction to Chris and happened across you two. Thank you so much for doing this. Been to your page and entered a request. Also requested an add on FB. Now I'm going to watch the reaction. EPIC the way Rich was transported back to the past. This whole album was fun. Thank you so much, Kel and Rich. Greetings from South Africa.
Oh! this is *That* song! I never knew who did it, and the only Chris De Burgh song I knew was his was "Don't Pay The Ferryman". I love how he tells stories.
Oh Come on!! lady is red Is less him that so much of him catalogue. The traveller, Waiting for the hurricane, Don't pay the ferryman. A space man came travelling, Patricia the stripper. He's probably the best writer of narrative songs there's been, he's up there with Johnny Cash. Listen to more, much more... I'm so glad you picked up on the arrangement. The ways he used the instrumetation and flourishes to build, not only the tension but to create a Spanish soundscape. It's genius.
I’ve seen him several times in concert. Great showman. If he’s new to you, his Gold release carries a number of his best tunes. Thanks for this! Strange song but it sticks with you.
Chris tells an underlying story in this song about nothing good ever comes out of doing a deal with wrong. I believe America in 2020 is learning from this
The album is actually called, "Spanish Train ...and Other Stories" Oh, and that song has a sequel, if you're interested. "The Devil's Eye" (1979) It's good but didn't really deserve the airplay that "Spanish Train" got. My fiancee grew up around Austin and New Orleans... she knows music... a lot of music... she even knew this song. So, basically, she was the one introducing me to a lot of stuff I'd never heard. But I blew her mind with another track from that same album. She had never, ever heard "A Spaceman Came Travelling" Even as an atheist, that song still evokes a sense of awe... It's just so beautiful.
To me it was also the first time to hear this song. What a great vocalist and musician Chris is. I love the structure of the song as its way to tell the story. Your comment about diversity hit home as I do love so many different music styles. And to experience diversity within one artist is what I especially love. I requested for a special artist a while ago: Kate Bush. She has a career of 40+ years. Each album she delivered is and was a discovery of new insights, experiences and most of all creativity. She is the kind of artist who makes you digest her music to appreciate it. Her last studio album '50 words for snow' made me try over and over again, until that one time it hit rockbottom with me. The patience payed off after months of trying! This is the kind of music I want! It doesn't mean it has to work like this for you too. We all have our own emotions, sensitivities rooted in our personal history that synchronizes with any music, or not.
Wow I haven't heard him in a long time. I was a big fan of "The Getaway" and "Crusader". I forgot how much I liked his voice and storytelling. "Don't pay the ferryman" was a classic.
I had a Chris de Burgh poster in my freshman dorm room. I only bought the poster because I liked the look of it. Only song I knew by him was "Don't Pay the Ferryman". Lady in Red came out that spring and was a mega hit. My girlfriend was very impressed with my prescience.
Wow Now I know where Jack Black and Tenacious D get there sound from LOL. Love Chris de Burgh....... Word is he only uses Canadian musicians in his bands??? cheers from Ottawa!!
@@dp67dl93 Rgr that.... it was back in the Day, he though Canadian Musicians had better rhythm. I imagine as he got oldker he did not care as much LOL..... cheers from Ottawa!! Go Habs Go !
There's a girl you have to check out. Her name is Samantha Fish. She plays Country/Blues/Rock. She's been around 10 years now. Thanks to Mainstream radio she never gets played. A good song to start on is (I put a spell on you) Live. She has a bunch of videos on RUclips, and five albums out. BTW She tears up a guitar! Enjoy!😎✌️♥️
From your comments, you might not really respond to this, but try Spaceman came Travelling, same album. Great story there too! By the way, I am from just north of Montreal, Quebec, still part of Canada! Thankfully.
that album (Spanish Tran & Other Stories) made him a household name (nearly) in Canada. Has the same producer that Genesis had in their classic period. Loved Chris DeBurgh's story telling days. For more diversity from this album....Patricia The Stripper...great combination of old style big band and jazz flavours...since the story is set in the 1920's.
Ship To Shore, Transmission Ends, Broken Wings...so many many great songs. Also: Should play her "One Trick Pony" - Paul Simon. Also Also: "You can get anything you want..."
One trick pony indeed. Unfortunately IMO The Lady in Red is his one trick pony. His story telling was so much better than his only hit which I don't like personally. Also, The Devils Eye off his Crusader LP is the continuation of the battle between good and evil.
And this song blasting from record players and radios throughout the neighborhood. Everyone seemed to listen to the same music; from little kids to adults and parents listened to the same music. I was 9
I can suggest 3 more if you ever read this, all from Chris De Burgh: "Devil's Eye", "Crusader", and "Patricia the Stripper" which a great little story. All three are from the 70s/80s.
Canada is the only other country I would want to visit.. ever since I was very young. Canada and oddly enough, India. Anyway, as far as "Alice's Restaurant" goes, you should check out the film from 1969. It's a cult classic.
Alice's Restaurant is a traditional Thanksgiving song in our family. We all call and remind each other "Don't forget it's on at noon (local radio station) .!!" Those of us that are together sing every word. You see our family has four sons. Two of those sons were serving in Vietnam at the same time. One a Marine in the jungles, the other in the Navy on an ammunition ship off the coast of Vietnam. They were ages 18 and 19. My one brother was A1 for the draft and so enlisted to be able to choose the Navy. My Marine brother didn't get that ability to choose , he was judged and sent to serve by our court system as a child! (For an offense that didn't warrant more than maybe a probation period) Much like the "garbage" offense in the song. We are very proud of their service, and very sad that they had to experience that horror as BOYS much less all who experienced it as men and women.
Spanish Train & Other Stories was wonderful in the 1970's! This album was banned in South Africa because the conservative government did not think the song Spanish Train was suitable for the population. Obviously banning the song and album resulted in both the song and the album getting cult followings amongst the youth of the time. I think his first 4 or 5 albums were his best - certainly his most creative story-telling work. My favourite Chris de Burgh song: Satin Green Shutters on his first album.
In these mostly-spoken word numbers he sounds like David Tibet several years before the fact - especially in this song (for obvious lyrical reasons). There is of course a companion-piece to this song (ruclips.net/video/-TQXvN6OYos/видео.html)
If you like fun songs about the devil, with Spanish in the title, try the instrumental, race with the devil on a Spanish highway by Al DiMeola. FUN CRAZY SONG.
bam it was his soul on the line at the end, well he should've refused to become a bet in a game, anyway God and Jesus should've attempt a mano-a-mano rescue, blow up the train bridges or somethin.
Believe it or not, I'm a fan of Chris de Burgh, but only have two of his albums on CD - Flying Colours & Power of Ten - but this song isn't on either of them. Fortunately we have e.g. Spotify now.
@@kelvingood5065 Actually I found him during the late 70s & now have all his live & studio releases in my music collection, but haven't listened to those much lately. He is great, but I still prefer Gordon Lightfoot & Jackson Browne even more. In fact J.B. is my all time favourite singer/songwriter.
@@Kel.N.RichReactions usually my comments never see the light of day. Didn’t anticipate you’d even respond. You guys are having fun as a couple and that’s all that matters. More power to you
This reminds me of the christian artist Carman - The Champion here the fight bet\/\/een jesus and the devil is made into like a galaxial boxing match that dra\/\/s to a close as Jesus \/\/ins by rising from the dead after the cross.
While I understand that what you guys are trying to do is to give us a song review or reaction, I can not help but notice that the way this is recorded and the long-winded introduction this is more about you two than the actual content you are reviewing.
I was expecting a reaction ... not someone, eyes closed with the same smile on their face throughout the whole song while the other person is lip-syncing. Sorry, it a fail from me.
And for a lighter hearted tale, try Patricia The Stripper.
These two songs were very big hits in Montreal Canada area, in the mid 1970's. Most people in the US had never been introduced to Chris DeBurgh music until Lady in Red in the early 80's.
If ever there was a chronically underrated artist it's Chris De Burgh. I can't remember the last time I heard this, a real forgotten gem. Thanks for doing this one.
Chris de burgh was fantastic before he became a crooner. songs like this or crusader, or a spaceman came travelling are masterpieces
Don't Pay the Ferryman is another great one
@@davidd.6448 Since the Into The Light "crooner" moment he's been wavering between the two approaches (bear in mind: Moonfleet) - which is part of the reason why filleting his catalog has ended up being a task that's more trouble than it's worth. (The other being "more and more religious content" - well, I compared him to David Tibet for a reason)
Crusader is awesome
I loved The Tower too
I was a big fan of him back in the days but I felt that Lady in Red killed him. From that point on he became boring. But Spanish trains, Crusader and Theh Getaway album were amazing.
Love love LOVE that song; How about "Don't pay the Ferryman"
YASSSSS!! 🤘
That's a great song, just make it an official request on knr.wtf/
Love dont pay the ferryman.
‘I’m counting on you’ by chris de burgh is a beautiful song written for a friend after the birth of his child, not well known but one of those hidden gems.
And satin green shutters too, and crusaders... he really had many great songs over-shadowed by a few dubious hits...
One of the most underrated singers of his time. I love about 99% of his songs and Lady in Red is NOT one of them lol. I was looking for someone who had done a reaction to Chris and happened across you two. Thank you so much for doing this. Been to your page and entered a request. Also requested an add on FB. Now I'm going to watch the reaction. EPIC the way Rich was transported back to the past. This whole album was fun. Thank you so much, Kel and Rich. Greetings from South Africa.
Agree with you about being one of the most underrated singers. Saw him many times live and he never disappoints.
Oh! this is *That* song! I never knew who did it, and the only Chris De Burgh song I knew was his was "Don't Pay The Ferryman". I love how he tells stories.
Oh Come on!! lady is red Is less him that so much of him catalogue. The traveller, Waiting for the hurricane, Don't pay the ferryman. A space man came travelling, Patricia the stripper. He's probably the best writer of narrative songs there's been, he's up there with Johnny Cash. Listen to more, much more... I'm so glad you picked up on the arrangement. The ways he used the instrumetation and flourishes to build, not only the tension but to create a Spanish soundscape. It's genius.
Revolution...Light a Fire. So awesome
Oh man, yes, Patricia The Stripper from the same album
Thank you so much for doing this song . One of my fathers favs . Keep on rocking!
I’ve seen him several times in concert. Great showman. If he’s new to you, his Gold release carries a number of his best tunes. Thanks for this! Strange song but it sticks with you.
Chris tells an underlying story in this song about nothing good ever comes out of doing a deal with wrong. I believe America in 2020 is learning from this
Chris de Burgh BORDERLINE is a ripper too.
The album is actually called, "Spanish Train ...and Other Stories"
Oh, and that song has a sequel, if you're interested.
"The Devil's Eye" (1979) It's good but didn't really deserve the airplay that "Spanish Train" got.
My fiancee grew up around Austin and New Orleans... she knows music... a lot of music... she even knew this song. So, basically, she was the one introducing me to a lot of stuff I'd never heard.
But I blew her mind with another track from that same album. She had never, ever heard "A Spaceman Came Travelling"
Even as an atheist, that song still evokes a sense of awe... It's just so beautiful.
On the same album you gotta listen to "A Spaceman Came Traveling" and "Patricia The Stripper".
"Spaceman Came Traveling" is my favorite Chris de Burgh song.
Thank you for introducing me to this song. I've never heard it before, and I loved it!
To me it was also the first time to hear this song. What a great vocalist and musician Chris is. I love the structure of the song as its way to tell the story. Your comment about diversity hit home as I do love so many different music styles. And to experience diversity within one artist is what I especially love. I requested for a special artist a while ago: Kate Bush. She has a career of 40+ years. Each album she delivered is and was a discovery of new insights, experiences and most of all creativity. She is the kind of artist who makes you digest her music to appreciate it. Her last studio album '50 words for snow' made me try over and over again, until that one time it hit rockbottom with me. The patience payed off after months of trying! This is the kind of music I want! It doesn't mean it has to work like this for you too. We all have our own emotions, sensitivities rooted in our personal history that synchronizes with any music, or not.
Wow I haven't heard him in a long time. I was a big fan of "The Getaway" and "Crusader". I forgot how much I liked his voice and storytelling. "Don't pay the ferryman" was a classic.
Love Chris de Burgh , so many great songs .................listen to the winter song , thinking you would love it
Gotta do deBurgh's "Don't Pay the Ferryman". Seriously, it's epic.. it sounds like Iron Maiden could've covered it.
I bought the album based on this song. Rest of the album was ballads. Still liked it, though.
Write this suggestion to Steve Harris
I saw him in Montreal a life time ago and he made an NHL hockey ring feel like a small cabaret.
If anyone wants to check out any more seldom heard C de B, try The Getaway album. Persoal favourites are Borderline and The Revolution trilogy.
Wow! Just when you think you've heard all the weird,oddball songs.
Nice Work as always Kel n Rich!
I had a Chris de Burgh poster in my freshman dorm room.
I only bought the poster because I liked the look of it. Only song I knew by him was "Don't Pay the Ferryman". Lady in Red came out that spring and was a mega hit. My girlfriend was very impressed with my prescience.
Wow Now I know where Jack Black and Tenacious D get there sound from LOL. Love Chris de Burgh....... Word is he only uses Canadian musicians in his bands??? cheers from Ottawa!!
He used to use a lot of Canadians in the 80's and 90's but I saw him recently and they were mostly European. Yeah Ottawa....Go Senators
@@dp67dl93 Rgr that.... it was back in the Day, he though Canadian Musicians had better rhythm. I imagine as he got oldker he did not care as much LOL..... cheers from Ottawa!! Go Habs Go !
There's a girl you have to check out. Her name is Samantha Fish. She plays Country/Blues/Rock. She's been around 10 years now. Thanks to Mainstream radio she never gets played. A good song to start on is (I put a spell on you) Live. She has a bunch of videos on RUclips, and five albums out. BTW She tears up a guitar! Enjoy!😎✌️♥️
Yes I'll second that recommend, would love to see her live.
Another track from the same album is a great love song, Lonely Sky.
Wow! Never heard that one! Cool story and style. Thanks!
Yes All of Canada is wonderful LOL.... Nice French Rich !! LOL cheers from Ottawa!!
O-Town!
Fantastic song, did not know this song.
From your comments, you might not really respond to this, but try Spaceman came Travelling, same album. Great story there too! By the way, I am from just north of Montreal, Quebec, still part of Canada! Thankfully.
that album (Spanish Tran & Other Stories) made him a household name (nearly) in Canada. Has the same producer that Genesis had in their classic period. Loved Chris DeBurgh's story telling days. For more diversity from this album....Patricia The Stripper...great combination of old style big band and jazz flavours...since the story is set in the 1920's.
Ship To Shore, Transmission Ends, Broken Wings...so many many great songs.
Also: Should play her "One Trick Pony" - Paul Simon.
Also Also: "You can get anything you want..."
Love Transmission Ends. One of my favorites of his. Broken Wings and Discovery off of At The End Of A Perfect Day album are also gems.
I have to say, my only knowledge of Chris prior to this video was the dreadful Lady in Red. You have shown me something i've been missing!
Chris de Burgh nacio en Venado Tuerto , Argentina , su padre era un diplomatico ingles y su madre irlandesa
I recommend also do a reaction of Patricia the stripper from the same album . Gr8 song also
A Spaceman Came Travelling with its amazing lead
Now that is a track!! 😊
One trick pony indeed. Unfortunately IMO The Lady in Red is his one trick pony. His story telling was so much better than his only hit which I don't like personally. Also, The Devils Eye off his Crusader LP is the continuation of the battle between good and evil.
Holy shit, i can't believe that anyone would even have suggested this let alone actually reacted to it. What a song!
And this song blasting from record players and radios throughout the neighborhood. Everyone seemed to listen to the same music; from little kids to adults and parents listened to the same music. I was 9
His first hit was "Don't Pay the Ferryman". There is a real cool video for that song.
Old Chris de Burgh - great stuff
Speaking of ARLO GUTHRIE.... "I Dont Want a Pickle". I just want to ride my Motor-cy............. kul. Do It!!!
Sesame Street stole "The Pickle" chord progression. If only Arlo had been more ruthless, he'd be know for being the guy who sued Sesame St.
One trick pony: "We'd like to do a medley of our hit."
just special, had not heard that nice! Reminds me of a tune on The Year of The Cat ' Album by Al Stewart, Think it was 76'77', PEACE!
Never heard this till today. Very cool. It's got that Pink Floyd The Wall ..Meatloaf..vibe to it. Thanks for sharing K&R.
Hi both ... 👍🏻 I guess now we can safely have some Johny Cash stuff too lol 😁
Borderline :-)
I can suggest 3 more if you ever read this, all from Chris De Burgh: "Devil's Eye", "Crusader", and "Patricia the Stripper" which a great little story. All three are from the 70s/80s.
Excellent, also should try High on Emotion.
Canada is the only other country I would want to visit.. ever since I was very young. Canada and oddly enough, India. Anyway, as far as "Alice's Restaurant" goes, you should check out the film from 1969. It's a cult classic.
Alice's Restaurant is a traditional Thanksgiving song in our family. We all call and remind each other "Don't forget it's on at noon (local radio station) .!!" Those of us that are together sing every word.
You see our family has four sons. Two of those sons were serving in Vietnam at the same time. One a Marine in the jungles, the other in the Navy on an ammunition ship off the coast of Vietnam. They were ages 18 and 19. My one brother was A1 for the draft and so enlisted to be able to choose the Navy. My Marine brother didn't get that ability to choose , he was judged and sent to serve by our court system as a child! (For an offense that didn't warrant more than maybe a probation period) Much like the "garbage" offense in the song.
We are very proud of their service, and very sad that they had to experience that horror as BOYS much less all who experienced it as men and women.
WMMR?
imagine if she heard Harry Chapin Taxi and sequel ]:P
Watching this from Seville 😂
Spanish Train & Other Stories was wonderful in the 1970's! This album was banned in South Africa because the conservative government did not think the song Spanish Train was suitable for the population. Obviously banning the song and album resulted in both the song and the album getting cult followings amongst the youth of the time. I think his first 4 or 5 albums were his best - certainly his most creative story-telling work. My favourite Chris de Burgh song: Satin Green Shutters on his first album.
The leader!!!!
Listen to Don't Pay The Ferryman. A Chris De Burgh classic before he sold out with Lady in Red.
In these mostly-spoken word numbers he sounds like David Tibet several years before the fact - especially in this song (for obvious lyrical reasons).
There is of course a companion-piece to this song (ruclips.net/video/-TQXvN6OYos/видео.html)
His best to me was GETAWAY Album It is a soldiers album
*Alice's Restaurant - see the movie, in which Arlo Guthrie is actually in.
listen to A SPACEMAN CAME TRAVELLING
If you like fun songs about the devil, with Spanish in the title, try the instrumental, race with the devil on a Spanish highway by Al DiMeola. FUN CRAZY SONG.
Have that shirt too will stop raiding my closet ,hahaha kidding your bigger than I so ,both have great taste
Don't forget Lady in Red 😎 perhaps save it for a Valentines reaction ♥️
Oh she knows it! That’s on the other list 😉🥰
bam it was his soul on the line at the end, well he should've refused to become a bet in a game, anyway God and Jesus should've attempt a mano-a-mano rescue, blow up the train bridges or somethin.
Ohhh! be careful Kel this one really has the devil in it
React Dimmu Borgir- interdimensional summit please!!!
Believe it or not, I'm a fan of Chris de Burgh, but only have two of his albums on CD - Flying Colours & Power of Ten - but this song isn't on either of them. Fortunately we have e.g. Spotify now.
Check out all Chris 's back catalogue, you will play him for ever. Best singer songwriter on the planet ever
@@kelvingood5065 Actually I found him during the late 70s & now have all his live & studio releases in my music collection, but haven't listened to those much lately. He is great, but I still prefer Gordon Lightfoot & Jackson Browne even more. In fact J.B. is my all time favourite singer/songwriter.
I don't know why, but somehow it reminds me of Mercyful Fate - Castillo Del Mortes.
Patricia the Stripper from the same album.
Can’t tell ya how weird it is watching a couple people listen to a song
Ever go to a concert? Same thing.
Ever watch anyone do anything? Same thing. Ever watch a couple dance? Same thing.
@@Kel.N.RichReactions easy there champ. Didn’t know you’d take it personal
@@Kel.N.RichReactions usually my comments never see the light of day. Didn’t anticipate you’d even respond. You guys are having fun as a couple and that’s all that matters. More power to you
@@theskinman1948 we see all! Just many to respond to. Much life and love and health to you!!!!! Us
Here’s another odd ball on. How’s about Dan Fogelberg’s Same Old Lang Syne. Feeling nostalgic and I really think you and Kel will enjoy
One of the first ones I played for her...live version is fair game...seeing him is fun!!!
I should think she knows that one as it's played so much every Christmas.
please do the Uriah Heep, July morning.
Should do crusade or the Scottish one.
You nerds need to do one of my songs.
Makes me thing of The D and the Pick Of Destiny.
This reminds me of the christian artist Carman - The Champion here the fight bet\/\/een jesus and the devil is made into like a galaxial boxing match that dra\/\/s to a close as Jesus \/\/ins by rising from the dead after the cross.
While I understand that what you guys are trying to do is to give us a song review or reaction, I can not help but notice that the way this is recorded and the long-winded introduction this is more about you two than the actual content you are reviewing.
#americanpie
Now try the GIRL WITH APRIL IN HER EYES AND BROTHER JOHN, Chris de Burgh is the greatest songwriter everon the planet
Noveria=utopia
I was expecting a reaction ... not someone, eyes closed with the same smile on their face throughout the whole song while the other person is lip-syncing. Sorry, it a fail from me.
This is in my top ten worst songs in history.
Please play the song...............