REO Speedwagon - Roll With The Changes [HQ] (Live

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2008
  • GREAT song from a great musician
    As soon as you are able
    Woman I am willing
    To make the break that we
    Are on the brink of
    My cup is on the table
    Our love is spilling
    Waiting here for you to
    Take and
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  • @MarkCox21125150
    @MarkCox21125150 8 лет назад +771

    Most criminally underrated guitar player ever in rock music.

    • @robertbishop5357
      @robertbishop5357 7 лет назад +44

      not just criminally underrated as a guitar player, he was also a great song writer (i.e golden country).

    • @MarkCox21125150
      @MarkCox21125150 7 лет назад +10

      Robert bishop agreed!

    • @Sethwest
      @Sethwest 7 лет назад +13

      Surely one of them

    • @PatrickSmith-vm1oo
      @PatrickSmith-vm1oo 7 лет назад +11

      You got that shit right!

    • @PatrickSmith-vm1oo
      @PatrickSmith-vm1oo 7 лет назад +4

      +Patrick Smith When they dropped him, Epic dropped the band.

  • @Mhfreiberg
    @Mhfreiberg 9 лет назад +136

    Richrath plays that guitar like he invented it! !

    • @lauriewithey7968
      @lauriewithey7968 3 года назад +1

      Hell yeah he does!

    • @nickrobinson7283
      @nickrobinson7283 2 года назад +2

      @@lauriewithey7968Hey I'm a straight guy but If I weren't this dude would definitely be on my radar.

    • @robertbigelow1338
      @robertbigelow1338 2 года назад +1

      My favorite guitarist of all time, Gibson les Paul to a Marshall Amp, nothing in between, Gary fucking ROCKS

    • @lizhollatz7052
      @lizhollatz7052 2 года назад

      Yes him and Eddie vanhalen are the greatest now playing for God ❤

    • @richardhebert5144
      @richardhebert5144 2 года назад +1

      You got that rite..gary was the very best🤘💯👍

  • @metalmami7862
    @metalmami7862 2 года назад +22

    Pure talent . No new bands could do this in a million years.

    • @richardernsberger5692
      @richardernsberger5692 10 месяцев назад

      No musical talent today. Hip-hop people talk-sing stupid lyrics to a repetitive digital beat and call it "music."

  • @jeffreykaye5596
    @jeffreykaye5596 6 лет назад +92

    I NEVER tire of listening to "Roll with the Changes", consider it one of the best rock songs ever. Gary Richrath absolutely SHREDS on this song, and in my estimation one of the best rock solos ever! Gary...you are missed.

    • @frankaddington1773
      @frankaddington1773 2 года назад +2

      RIP Richrath he dominates this song!!

    • @Neilfrozn
      @Neilfrozn 2 года назад +2

      I'm right there with you! This is one of those songs that will always be extra fun to listen to.

    • @JohnPerkins-tj6vt
      @JohnPerkins-tj6vt 5 месяцев назад

      The lead player is Claptonesque.

  • @Pappy63
    @Pappy63 4 года назад +16

    Best song ever from REO. This song really takes me back. Liked it then, love it now.

  • @Neurotripsicks
    @Neurotripsicks 11 лет назад +147

    This is one of those songs when it comes on the radio, you crank it ALL THE WAY UP

  • @michaelsnyder6922
    @michaelsnyder6922 8 лет назад +139

    Most underrated rock guitarist ever.

  • @indianarunner8836
    @indianarunner8836 4 года назад +56

    Look how happy Gary looked when they were playing music that rocked like their first two albums.

    • @rknisple
      @rknisple 4 года назад

      So true, I was watching live aid and he looked so bored

    • @edarnold1426
      @edarnold1426 3 года назад +1

      Gary was, and always will be REO speedwagon, without him they are just another band to me.Often imitated, but never duplicated. I'm so glad I have three old vinyl records in great shape REO T.W.O., Lost In A Dream and Riding The Storm Out. I think the Righteous Brothers said it best, if there's a rock and roll heaven, then you know we've got a hell of a band. Gary sure could make that les Paul talk like no one else could in the manner that he did. Gary you did it man, even though you were in question of yourself. I hope he knows now how much people loved to hear him play!

    • @balticbettyboop9432
      @balticbettyboop9432 3 года назад +2

      And in the best shape of his life! Hot!

    • @balticbettyboop9432
      @balticbettyboop9432 3 года назад +2

      Keyboards are amazing too!

  • @zoologist3213
    @zoologist3213 8 лет назад +215

    Gary Richrath (that phenomenal guitarist) passed today.
    Let us remember him as Rolling with the Changes and offer prayers for his family.

    • @ibleedwhiskeyplanet1544
      @ibleedwhiskeyplanet1544 8 лет назад +4

      +zool ogist Damn, so sorry to hear this.

    • @ToddSloanIAAN
      @ToddSloanIAAN 8 лет назад +7

      +zool ogist Yes, I'll... 'Keep The Fire Burning', too!

    • @whereyat89
      @whereyat89 8 лет назад +11

      +zool ogist And I say to Gary "Thanks for the music and memories"

    • @ktagliam
      @ktagliam 7 лет назад +19

      Look at that smile on his face while he plays. That made me cry, knowing he is gone and that his talent and joy have passed

    • @lisaosfan
      @lisaosfan 7 лет назад +14

      Kathi T and Kayla, I totally agreee with both of you. Still hard to believe that Gary is gone. So good to see him happy and playing his guitar like no one else ever could. Gary was REO, I only listen to the lps/cds that he is playing on. Yes, REO died when Gary left. Wish he knew how much he was/is loved.

  • @deanstephens5940
    @deanstephens5940 10 лет назад +194

    Gary Richrath. The man, the legend. Dude can play the absolute hell out of a Les Paul!

    • @deanstephens5940
      @deanstephens5940 10 лет назад +7

      His drinking was getting out of hand and had been for some time.From what I have read he was becoming a bit too undependable and was showing up already half sloshed. They didn't want too but it was necessary to cut and replace him. The good news is that they are talking again and both Gary and Kevin would be open to do something together again if the other approached the subject. Stubborn pride on both sides. There is a vid on here where Gary returns and reunites with the guys for a couple of tunes. He looks like hell but he can still play the guitar like a mad man!

    • @deanstephens5940
      @deanstephens5940 9 лет назад +8

      ***** Couldn't agree more Scott. The guitar and Gary have a bond it seems. The good news is that he has done a few 'impromptu" gigs with the boys and all are open to working with each other again. Gary is beating his personal demons. I only hope that he keeps on the right track and stays clean and serene. I hate to imagine a world without Garys riffs.

    • @MarvRoberts
      @MarvRoberts 9 лет назад +14

      I built those Les Paul guitars at Gibson Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. They couldn't have wound up in better hands. Fender can kiss my ass.

    • @hanscollin9332
      @hanscollin9332 9 лет назад +5

      Dean Stephens you are right. I too would hate to see or live in a world without Gary´s riffs!!

    • @jimmyjames65
      @jimmyjames65 9 лет назад +3

      Marv Roberts I hear ya

  • @anthonydixon452
    @anthonydixon452 3 года назад +7

    THIS folks is how it's done! This is REO Speedwagon at the top of their game.

  • @JPascal61
    @JPascal61 5 лет назад +76

    I am as happy as I can be to have been in my high school years when this music came about. Damn it those were great times. REO Speedwagon, Journey, 38 Special, Boston and others on the heels of Chicago and Led Zeppelin, damn what a time.

  • @johnburrows1179
    @johnburrows1179 3 года назад +21

    Such a great show. Every Saturday at midnight. All the greatest bands live. No lip sync no bullshiit. Just real talent. These guys were phenomenal. Then MTV came out and turned everything to shit

    • @swimpy3838
      @swimpy3838 2 года назад +1

      I agree. Midnight special; every Friday night & a few other shows, but I've forgotten the names of them; my age I reckon. . Saw Steven Tyler/ Areosmith for the first time on there & was so mesmerized. I still am..Lol. Very long time ago. And...I'm late to this party. 😆
      Cheers !

  • @TheChuck624
    @TheChuck624 7 лет назад +65

    Wow, Gary Richrath just up front by himself and nailing like A Boss right on national TV and making it look easy and fun. R.I.P to my Home Boy, no one could do it like him.

  • @williamclee1104
    @williamclee1104 Год назад +1

    He was never underrated. He was always known as one of the best guitar players there ever was.

  • @hammerman7777
    @hammerman7777 11 лет назад +16

    Best version of this song. Must be played full blast and over and over again!

    • @dr.darkroom
      @dr.darkroom 2 года назад +2

      i beg to differ! theres one from 2008 thats incredible

    • @neronevetti4540
      @neronevetti4540 2 года назад

      Yeah full blast ..

  • @HUGOGRUNER1
    @HUGOGRUNER1 Год назад +11

    RIP Gary Ridgeraf...one of the finest guitarists of our time.

  • @heartywhistler
    @heartywhistler 7 лет назад +89

    One of THE BEST classic rock songs ever.

    • @mspixiedust100
      @mspixiedust100 6 лет назад +1

      David H Bull

    • @skipwin9895
      @skipwin9895 6 лет назад +1

      Roll With The Changes "Top 20 Classic Rock Songs"
      David H. "Top 5 Dickheads Who only consider Led Zeppelin & Jimmy Hendrix Worthy"

  • @mcsc4ever
    @mcsc4ever 8 лет назад +71

    R.I.P. Gary, you and your guitar will be terribly missed.

  • @richardromero2707
    @richardromero2707 5 лет назад +9

    I wish this kind of music made a comeback we need it badly

  • @davidswartz5528
    @davidswartz5528 8 лет назад +62

    One of the greatest guitarist in rock music.

  • @davidfryer5981
    @davidfryer5981 2 года назад +14

    This may be the greatest rock performance ever! So much energy and feeling!

  • @MTGamesMT
    @MTGamesMT 7 лет назад +173

    This song has always mesmerized me, whether at the gym or just cruising in my car. What a remarkable song. Love the piano all throughout the song, as well as the organ and guitar solos. Everything was so ingeniously devised and performed fabulously.

    • @mspixiedust100
      @mspixiedust100 6 лет назад +5

      Well said, totally agree with you!!

    • @philc1430
      @philc1430 5 лет назад +4

      Love, love, love this song. The guitar, the piano, the lyrics, the sentiment.... everything. I never get tired of it

    • @paulhauk99
      @paulhauk99 5 лет назад +2

      When this was on American Top 40, with Kasey Kassem, I was trying to remove the header bolts on a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet R Code, to sap out engines. REO and I, got er' DONE!

    • @doowop6409
      @doowop6409 5 лет назад

      well said!!!!!

    • @TomMarkel-gplus
      @TomMarkel-gplus 4 года назад +3

      Reo's best song! Has everything and just steams along!

  • @jeddyhi
    @jeddyhi 8 лет назад +30

    If you would have told me 20 years ago that this song would one day make me cry, I would have laughed in your face. Guess I've been rolling a long time now....RIP Gary.

  • @summermcpherson8209
    @summermcpherson8209 3 года назад +5

    Best REO song ever, period!

  • @alaskaboomer6143
    @alaskaboomer6143 7 лет назад +10

    In the 70's REO was the band. It was such a shame to see the split between Kevin and Gary. They were an awesome combination. This song still gives me goosebumps to this day. RIP Gary.

  • @sdomachowski
    @sdomachowski 7 лет назад +22

    I cannot stop coming back to this vid...From Gary just wailing to the keyboard guy kicking ass...this makes music look like pure FUN....not many videos actually capture what ROCK is...this does...REO!!!

  • @dugy40
    @dugy40 11 лет назад +4

    There should be over 1 million likes on this song, best band of all time.

  • @TheFloridaPappy
    @TheFloridaPappy 8 лет назад +50

    Can I give this another thumbs up? Please?

  • @danmckeever7740
    @danmckeever7740 5 лет назад +13

    This is far more than a great song. This is a masterful piece of phenomenal musicianship that reaches into the depths of ones heart, mind, body and soul.

  • @wrthrash
    @wrthrash 3 года назад +4

    Best ever live set, music will never be the same, RIP.

  • @marcusdolby1
    @marcusdolby1 4 года назад +6

    Gary seamlessly goes between lead and rhythm guitar, was always impressed with his ability to do that

  • @driftindreamer1517
    @driftindreamer1517 2 года назад +5

    Everything about this song is perfect

  • @brianjohnson6086
    @brianjohnson6086 5 лет назад +8

    Today is Tues Nov 6, 2018. I'm an RN who 2 weeks ago had my 5th lumbar surgery, this one to stop pending paralysis. I'm not seeking sympathy- far worse things I'm a youthful 59. Music from these priceless musicians (and,sure, others too) are at the top of my list for pain control b4 & during recovery. They keep me rolling-- really. Their music takes me away from the tougher days. More importantly, their music takes me TO a sense of happiness, not to mention utter respect for their talent. I'm walking better and better, each day starting with phones (great sound) on my head, listening to healing talent. Sad to say, I've been a rare concert goer-never cut out that sorta "me" time. Would love to learn that I might still see REO, standing on two legs, smiling and shedding some tears. Sorry to ramble. Now a shower and off to vote. Brian Johnson.

    • @The68lespaul
      @The68lespaul 3 года назад +1

      Dear MR Johnson, my name is William , I too love R.E.O. and had the blessing of being able to see them 2 times it was a Virginia beach budwieser concert , so where ever you stood that's was your spot for the night , I have to say im not bragging , but I felt super ass lucky as hell I got my wife to hang out with me right at the very front of the stage for 5 hours before they came out, your going to love this, as we were standing there Kevin Cronin ,(Lead Singer) came over right in front of us so many times and looked straight down at us as if to apologize for his sweat flying all over us,lol, it was great !! my wife was bitchin up a storm lol, luckily I had stuck a hand cloth in my shorts pocket and was using it to wipe off my face , I still have the wash cloth which I wrapped up in another towel and placed it in a box and sealed it and marked it Kevins sweat rag,lol it was great , we could crystal clear see he was saying sorry though we couldn't hear him but it wasn't haed to read his lips as he looked right at us and said it , it was an awesome show , they played all there most popular songs that night , I was surprised Kevin had so much energy ,he was all over that stage , playing guitar,piano, singing , the one thing he didn't do was play the drums , im sure if there was another set up on stage he would have, Kevins s super talented for sure, our 2nd time seeing him was in Baltimore ,MD pier 5 pavilion , again general admission , and yes up to the stage we went early as hell again pretty much a repeat of the 1st show , I made sure to bring 2 towels one for each of us , and sure enough Kevin was full of spunk and was sweating like mad , I cold have squeezed my rag of his sweat into a cup, lol, I Love his talent and performances but that's as far as it goes for me, I wasn't trying to save even Kevin,s sweat,lol, though the thought did cross my mind,lol, but no, another awesome all hits show , glad I was blessed to catch them 2 times being smashed into the stage by the crowd , one thing I noticed about Kevin , he seemed to like being in the center of the stage and if your in the crowd he would go back an forth from the bass player and back to the center , once in a while he would go to the other side but the center and over near the bass guy and back he did that same move pretty much all night including a couple of run,s up to the drummer and stand there for a min, then right back down to the center, to give me and my wife another sweat bath,lol, he had a look on his face as if he had remembered us from the beach show , when he seen he was sweating on us again, its like O.M.G. im sweating on these guys again,lol, he made the, damn im sorry I keep soaking you guys,lol, you could see it in the look in his face him mouthing sorry guys and even rolled his eyes as he was the bad guy,lol, it was great, hey when your at the very front of any stage where the guys are up there playing under all those hot ass lights its kinda hard not to sweat, so being in that spot which is awesome when you love the bands music its no big deal, I say go ahead guys and sweat your asses off but play that awesome music and give us the best show you can possibly kick out to us , hell yeah !!!! ROCK AN ROLL,N BABY !!! W.H.W. Friday july 16th 2021 4:03am

    • @brianjohnson6086
      @brianjohnson6086 Год назад

      Hey! Just now saw your remarks. Screen shot saved them for the joy you communicated re being “there.” BrianRN

  • @davedzone
    @davedzone 5 лет назад +4

    Phenomenal band. Say nothing else. Best iteration of REO Speedwagon. Perfection.

  • @wheelgunner1970
    @wheelgunner1970 4 года назад +4

    I had the pleasure of seeing REO in 1984. They played a double bill with Cheap Trick. Phenomenal show!

  • @tuppy20
    @tuppy20 8 лет назад +18

    Gary was so beautiful here!! Love you dear Gary!! Rest in Peace Sweet Boy!

  • @scottspeigel1390
    @scottspeigel1390 4 года назад +8

    Gary always looks like he's having a blast while playing. Such a talented man. You are missed, brother.

  • @MDPS26
    @MDPS26 11 лет назад +2

    His tone is just sick. In the recording and captured perfectly live. Kids take note, this is how to make your instrument sound.

  • @stephenjones6472
    @stephenjones6472 9 лет назад +5

    Okay, so I've watched this same video a dozen or so times........it just does NOT get old! These guys are so underrated....Gary is SUCH a great guitarist.......piano, organ, drums, vocals....just pristine!

  • @ZaveAres
    @ZaveAres Год назад +4

    Wow, this is studio quality. They absolutely nailed it.

  • @jetsetjoey
    @jetsetjoey 9 лет назад +3

    Gary looks like he's having so much fun! I bet he had a harem after each concert!

  • @Jessica_Roth
    @Jessica_Roth 4 года назад +2

    Gary is having SO much fun!

  • @9_of_9
    @9_of_9 2 года назад +3

    one of the best songs from the greatest era of music.

  • @armandocarro3765
    @armandocarro3765 2 года назад +4

    Fluidity with and edge. One of the most balanced lead guitarists ever. He can play a rock solo unendingly with fresh power and smooth transitions.

  • @bradleylove8606
    @bradleylove8606 2 года назад +1

    Gary Richrath steals the show here with his guitar solos. Imitated but can't be duplicated.

  • @nostrilnick
    @nostrilnick 7 лет назад +42

    What a time to come of age. You poor bastards today.

    • @JPascal61
      @JPascal61 5 лет назад

      Damn it, what a fact.

    • @zachwillowbay1553
      @zachwillowbay1553 3 года назад

      Shut up

    • @RickyPisano
      @RickyPisano 3 года назад +1

      You're not kidding man. We had a BLAST!!!

    • @markevers3494
      @markevers3494 3 года назад +1

      Yeah no shit

    • @crt5300
      @crt5300 3 года назад +1

      I remember when roll with the changes was the only song you heard on the radio and trust me they played the hell out of that song! REO rocked the 70’s, damnit I would have loved to have seen them in concert when I was in high school!

  • @jaylnt8440
    @jaylnt8440 3 года назад +3

    Pure energy!!!

  • @DavidGTaylor
    @DavidGTaylor 7 лет назад +26

    It is maybe not the best song in all of modern music, but there is a part of me that thinks that "Roll with the Changes" is the ROCK + ROLL song of all time!

  • @tracyackerman-newton1318
    @tracyackerman-newton1318 3 года назад +1

    LOVE REO! RIP Gary awesome guitar player!!!

  • @ChristineJSmith16
    @ChristineJSmith16 11 месяцев назад +1

    Magnificent! Killin' it live.. REO one of the greatest bands of all time. They did everything right.

  • @goldenagenut
    @goldenagenut 4 года назад +5

    What a performance! When a band is into it and really meld together , the energy is like magic.

  • @williamhollar6309
    @williamhollar6309 4 года назад +3

    I got to see them live at least a dozen times. Always a great concert. Rock on in heaven Gary richrath.

  • @sallyphillips9175
    @sallyphillips9175 4 года назад +2

    The people in that crowd had NO CLUE of the brilliance they were watching. A historic, truly iconic performance.

  • @FrontSeatDriver
    @FrontSeatDriver 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely love the guitar tone. I miss this sound so much. But hey, at least we have quality songs like W.A.P. today. 🙄

    • @genericusername1365
      @genericusername1365 11 месяцев назад

      WAP is the epitome description of the fall of the USA and why we will be taken over by another country in a few dacades. You know China would never allow a song like that to be played on the radio there because they know it will destroy their culture. Even szucky totaliatarian Communist clocks are correct twice a day.

  • @user-uy2ei7oo3x
    @user-uy2ei7oo3x 8 лет назад +6

    I'm a Japanese high school student.
    I love this song!!
    I love them!!
    I love American!!
    I love Piece!!!!!

  • @BillF147
    @BillF147 10 лет назад +3

    As it was yesterday, And Today, and Will be tomorrow....One of the BEST Rock songs ever I repeat EVER

  • @weathervanerc8147
    @weathervanerc8147 4 года назад +2

    Wasn't a big fan back in the day. But now, absolutely love it.

  • @Nashvillemusicman
    @Nashvillemusicman 7 лет назад +2

    Gary makes people wanna be rock stars. Amazing technique, flashy execution, and the sheer enjoyment in his face and body mechanics. I bought the sheet music to this song and am disheartened at how difficult the piece is for someone my level. Gary makes it look so easy! What a joy to watch.

  • @rockincoltsify
    @rockincoltsify 5 лет назад +6

    I have been watching this video at least once a week for the last 10 years... Never gets old.....

  • @bradw2k
    @bradw2k 8 лет назад +49

    Best of both worlds in one song!! Gary and Kevin both did top-notch creativity and craftmanship on this song. And this performance is so fun, I think it changed the lives of those girls in front of Gary. :-)

  • @jesseimpersonal
    @jesseimpersonal 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love Kevin Cronin's powerful, unique voice and positive vibe, he's one rock star who's always smiling. And as a guitar player, I'm humbled by the perfect soulful playing and killer tone of Gary Richrath. As good as it gets. One of the best rock videos ever in my book.

  • @peck404
    @peck404 4 года назад +3

    The Audience went Wild!!!!!🎶🎶 Gary's dancing so cool during guitar solo ⚡⚡▫️🎸🎸🎸🎸🎧

  • @neilplace7916
    @neilplace7916 5 лет назад +4

    Awesome image of Gary following his bliss. Such a RIVETING performance that I keep revisiting to experience the positive vibes that still flow from these guitar riffs. He was a national treasure and we didn't even know it.I know that heaven is rocking harder because he's there.

  • @ryanthomp
    @ryanthomp 3 года назад +4

    one of the greatest songs ever made

  • @rich2ua622
    @rich2ua622 Год назад +1

    REO...Never get tired of this Jam..the 70's Rock💪‼️

  • @randallstarling2425
    @randallstarling2425 7 лет назад +1

    YOU KNOW HOW GREAT A BAND IS WHEN THET CAN PLAY LIVE LIKE THIS !!! FANTASTIC MUSICIANS ON A TV SHOW THAT ALL PERFORMERS HAD TO PLAY LIVE , NO LIP-SYNC WHATSOEVER!!! TAKE THAT JAYZ AND BEYONCE AND MADONNA!

  • @manyquerque9081
    @manyquerque9081 8 лет назад +58

    r.ip Gary richrath influence in my life with your sound.

    • @coreybondurant
      @coreybondurant 8 лет назад +7

      +many querque RUP Gary Richrath! Amazing guitarist - you will be deeply missed!

  • @GoDarkHorse1
    @GoDarkHorse1 6 лет назад +3

    Thank god Gary picked up a guitar one day and decided to play it. What a legend.

  • @jermainamburayan580
    @jermainamburayan580 4 года назад +1

    I am 60 years old now and i still listen to these guys from RUclips and brings me back to my youthful days. i have downloaded their music and play it when i drive but this song is all my all time favourite. brightens and lifts up my day. cant help but move along with the songs. You guys are awesome. Listening to them in 2020 still. Roll with the changes, baby!!

  • @Vainglory87
    @Vainglory87 7 лет назад +2

    Literally the best song that has ever been played.

  • @robertbigelow647
    @robertbigelow647 6 лет назад +6

    Yeah this is Definitly one of the greatest rock n roll songs of all time. Just feel the high energy and optimism, can't beat it. God I miss the days of the great classic rock n roll bands. Nothing gets close today

  • @waltberger7885
    @waltberger7885 3 года назад +5

    Not a REO fan, but Gary is one of the best guitar players. Def underrated just for the fact this band had this amazing of a guitar player makes me listen.

  • @jtracer96t
    @jtracer96t 4 года назад +2

    Holy AMEN! What an epic performance

  • @DrummerDanVa
    @DrummerDanVa 3 года назад +2

    This song has such a great drive to it. Iconic song!

  • @bullchicken1
    @bullchicken1 10 лет назад +4

    This is the most talented live show iv ever seen. Cant think of anything that closely compares. This was done live with none of todays technology. They played in tune with each other and done it amazingly!

  • @luciadelia
    @luciadelia 10 лет назад +12

    Those close ups of Kevin's eyes are amazing. I was in my 30's when they came out, but rock stations did not play their music. They were only heard on AM non-stereo radio stations. I was and still am a rock and roll woman, and I am glad I listened to AM once in awhile. I fell in love with them immediately. By the way, I am talking about the USA.

  • @timcase2494
    @timcase2494 Год назад +2

    This rendition is one of the best ever

  • @ScottAlderman
    @ScottAlderman 5 лет назад +1

    There was no one like Gary Richrath. I got chills the first time I heard him, and just got them in the same place 40 years later. Thanks for that, Gary.

  • @TheFlygirl911
    @TheFlygirl911 8 лет назад +14

    Gary was an awesome guitarist....Reo Speedwagon is my all time favorite...

  • @michaelschmidt9708
    @michaelschmidt9708 2 года назад +3

    This song is really a heavy rock spiritual. Incredibly powerful musically as well as lyrically. Thank you, REO!

  • @myselfandi3313
    @myselfandi3313 11 лет назад +1

    back in 70's and 80's we were all caught up in Jimmy Paige,Robin Trower,Jimi Hendrix,Joe Walsh.etc. All great guitarists indeed.Gary kinda ,well did,fly under the great guitarist radar playing for R.E.O.I truly regret not "knowing" and appreciating his talent sooner. This man is definitely top tier of all time great guitarists. Rock on Richrath!! and rock on R.E.O.!!!!

  • @doowop6409
    @doowop6409 7 лет назад +2

    growing up in this era..i admit i totally took this TALENT for granted!

  • @jim2lane
    @jim2lane 7 лет назад +6

    This song features the greatest Hammond B3 organ solo ever recorded. Rock on Neil Doughty!

    • @terrymize5888
      @terrymize5888 2 года назад +1

      He never gets enough credit for his talent either!

    • @chriscastillo4275
      @chriscastillo4275 2 года назад +1

      I’ve seen him sitting in on a few diff midnight special performances. And yes that Hammond sounds amazing. Imagine he had a Leslie spinning next to him.

  • @supercharger509
    @supercharger509 5 лет назад +8

    I just watched this 3 times in a row...best 16 minutes of my day.

  • @chrisfoster9080
    @chrisfoster9080 5 лет назад +1

    one of the best songs of that era, by one of the most under rated band of the era. They were before their time.

  • @corbinengleman7756
    @corbinengleman7756 5 лет назад +1

    I bought this when I was eight. In 1980. I have been hooked on REO since. Love this tune

    • @richhope3043
      @richhope3043 Год назад

      I bought Hi Infidelity around 81 or so. I love that album -

  • @SueSandersGloryRock
    @SueSandersGloryRock 3 года назад +3

    M'god, 4:20 almost made my heart stop in its tracks.

  • @TheAM99
    @TheAM99 9 лет назад +11

    How come music like this and all these great band´s music came to an end? It is over, finish. No more rock bands. So sad! This is real talent and sooo cool, Love TOTO, REO, Journey, Foreigner, Van Halen, and so on and so on.Ohh the 80´s!!

    • @johnmodzinski8198
      @johnmodzinski8198 9 лет назад +2

      don't dis the 90's! And Green Day's best two albums are American Idiot and 21st century breakdown, both in the 2000's. Yes, rock ruled the pop, rock, and soul charts in the 70's. Now the corporations run the roost of what's played. No variety of artists.

    • @rimetime6423
      @rimetime6423 9 лет назад +1

      it will happen again my friend, one day

    • @IllinoisCitizen
      @IllinoisCitizen 9 лет назад +1

      They smoked too much pot and started writing really crappy music.
      Their last albums were awful.

    • @RoyalWulffDry
      @RoyalWulffDry 9 лет назад

      Bruno Behrend
      Naw it was hard drugs and dames....the 2 biggest killers of great musicians. If only they had stuck with the pot and booze, the last few albums wouldnt be such stinkers.

    • @steviedreadiohim46
      @steviedreadiohim46 9 лет назад

      the dude in TOTO tried to pawn his '74 Les Paul on TV show....Pawn Starz........very cool! I'm OG old skool! all smiles here!

  • @shinethelight01
    @shinethelight01 5 лет назад

    Gary Richrath in his prime! Thank God for video! Preserved for all time. RIP Gary.

  • @ChristineJSmith16
    @ChristineJSmith16 11 месяцев назад

    "As soon as you are able, woman I am willing". I just melted.

  • @KellyMichael91
    @KellyMichael91 6 лет назад +3

    These guys were so tight live! And they're all killing it on their respective instruments

  • @SharekGadd
    @SharekGadd 3 года назад +3

    Dude sings with the passion and enunciation of a backwoods evangelist!

  • @blomegoog
    @blomegoog Год назад

    grew up with REO, live with REO, die with REO. Thanks guys.

  • @sanpatricio9490
    @sanpatricio9490 Год назад +2

    He looks so happy and smooth. And yes his effortless solos are always incredible.

  • @That0neMonkey
    @That0neMonkey 8 лет назад +3

    I thought I had seen every old REO clip over the years.... damn this one brought me to tears. My God was GR underrated as a musician, songwriter and performer. What an absolute stud. RIP Gary.

  • @shelleybaber1744
    @shelleybaber1744 5 лет назад +3

    I have always loved REO. Kevin still has a decent voice after all these years. Gary Richrath was one hell of a guitar player in the day, may he rest in peace. I had my hair in the 80s like Kevin Cronin's too, and I am a female. Good hair is just good hair no matter on a male or female.

  • @ultimtdisc
    @ultimtdisc 5 лет назад +2

    And we got to see stuff like this EVERY WEEK! Rock Concert and The Midnight Special were fan-fucking-tastic. No lip synching, no auto tuning, no sampling, just a bunch of musicians playing the shit out of their songs........live.

  • @SuperJOEBOND007
    @SuperJOEBOND007 11 лет назад

    ONE OF THE GREATEST ROCK N ROLL SONGS EVER!!!!!!!!!! I saw REO recently at Freedom Hill, 8-11-2013, and I was lucky enough to be back stage and asked Kevin for a picture together and he was very accommodating. Thanks Kevin!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, and they ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @brianmadison1348
    @brianmadison1348 6 лет назад +5

    It's the fall of 1971 and I am sitting in a local watering hole in Champaign, Illinois with my date on a saturday night getting hammered. I am not sure but I think the name of the bar was Chances R. Just can't remember for sure. Some band I had never heard of, was playing that night and they ROCKED! Had no idea who they were and had never heard of them before. Turns out it was REO Speedwagon.