I was a music director at a radio station when this song was released. I immediately saw it as a "hit" and put it on the station. I'm proud to say that I received a coveted "gold record" award commemorating being one of the first stations in the U.S. to play it. I've always loved this song!
At age 64, music is my last two hours of every night. My favorites. This song pop's up, I listen, I love, I remember life. Maybe just me, but this group, this man, touches me. This video is a very special moment in time.
@@chriskelly6559 Not by me either. I liked their music a lot. I just think with all the big rock bands they didn't get the recognition they really deserved.
That voice and melody! Those haunting keyboard!! The horns! The backup singers! That bass! How pop music can get a bad rap is beyond me. Listen to this song and it immediately takes me to a much needed happy place. Thanks Mr Waite and all you talented musicians.
The original backup singers were three females from Andre Crouch andThe Disciples. Lisa Freeman-Roberts,Myrna Matthews and Pat Henderson.They are seen on the original video.
Love their glance at each other and slight smiles when Waite messes up the lip sync at 2:47 mark. 😂 It also appeared that Waite was extremely ticked at himself which I’m sure he was being a consummate professional.
My favorite part of this and their other hit is how the "background singers" add so much more to the song - instead of just complementing the lead vocal, they add to the story within the song. Real gems from true artists.
I got to see them back then and they put on a good concert. The rumor was back then they broke up because their keyboard player decide to quit and go play for journey
@@joebobb7349 Well, to be perfectly honest when I was 14 & visiting my grandma (out of state), I’d tease her a little for watching the show, as it was kinda corny to a young teen. But I secretly wanted to be one of the dancers on the LWS, or a dancer on the variety shows aka Carol Burnett that we had back then. I think I was probably dancing in the womb, as I love it & wish I’d pursued dance as a profession. Cheers!
Such a great guy! His whole band was great. I saw him in Evansville Indiana back in the day Everybody was on their feet. It was 79. I’m old. I think it was 79 Robert Stadium rocks!
I wish i could go back to the 70s,just for a little while and play with my boy cousins. They are all gone now,,I miss our music growing up.i used to stay up on Saturday night ,so I could watch,THE Midnight Special with Wolfman Jack
@@marknorris1381 it sure did, went all the way to #1, the fact that it didn't here says a lot about why we've evolved into a talentless, lackluster bunch of overly synthesized kids who can barely carry a tune!
piano intro sets an incredible tone for this great song . Backup singers really bring it home , then there is that piano again . Perfect Song by the Baby's
couldn't agree more the trash today isn't music unless someone can sing well with good or great music supporting them, but this is now few and far between,
This was an amazing record. The piano and the background singers make it but John Waite's vocal performance can't be faulted. One of the most beautiful songs ever IMO.
The two ladies singing back-up vocals grab my heart and pull me back to a distant time telling me to stand right here and wait........she is almost here for you. Such a very powerful feeling that happens to me every time I listen to THIS song.
We attended a Baby's/Edie Money Concert in Hawaii back in the 80's. When the Baby's left the Stage, fans screamed for over 15 minutes for them to return. We didn't even care if Edie Money showed up. They were Fantastic!
Jon Waites voice is beautiful. I had not heard this song in decades and it popped up while I was scrolling through my instagram. I was a senior in high school when the song hit the charts. It flooded my mind with so many memories. I was teary the rest of the day - happy tears not sad ones of “days gone by”.
I know exactly what you're saying. I am the same age as John, when I heard it many years later it flooded me with memories. It was my favorite when I fell madly in love with my husband. When I listened to it, the feelings and chills just moved down my spine. Never did have that feeling ever again! What a voice, still strong, totally underrated!
Haunting melody. Absolutely beautiful composition. Over the top performance. Takes me back in a flash to 1977, when I first heard it at a Chicago record store.
@@acertainshape The Babys in general was his best work but The Babys' best songs were not written by him. I think most of their songs were written for the band by someone outside the band.
I had the melody for the “And baby isn’t it time” part of the song stuck in my head for nearly two years Without knowing the lyrics I am so glad I finally tracked down this little 70s gem found this.
One of the best songs ever produced. Top 5 on my list. The Baby's first two hit songs were incredible. After that the Baby's/John Waite weren't quite the same except "Back On My Feet Again"...
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The Backing Vocals from the Young Ladies was magical! That's how GREAT songs are made!
I agree the ladies are killing it !!
Agree. Fantastic song but I always felt that the background vocals made the song. Nice to put faces to the voices.
The backup singers look like sisters to me
The strong vocals of the three Babettes from Andraé Crouch & The Disciples, Lisa Freeman-Roberts, Myrna Matthews and Pat Henderson
They look like sisters
I was a music director at a radio station when this song was released. I immediately saw it as a "hit" and put it on the station. I'm proud to say that I received a coveted "gold record" award commemorating being one of the first stations in the U.S. to play it. I've always loved this song!
Which station? City?
@@MarceloRomero360 KVIC, Victoria, Tx
Great story Gary!!! ❤️
Awesome!
Great song 🎶
They don’t make music like this anymore. John Waite is a legend.
As well as Jonathan Cain!
Check out the Cannon's .. Their melody's will suck you in. The whole album is amazing.
In my house time less
Yes He Is! ❤
@@johnwarren8497 That is not Jonathan Cain. It is original Baby member Michael Corby who started the group.
John Waite doesn’t get the recognition he deserved in his day. His ballads are priceless
trying to see him tour this summer w Foreigner and Styx!!
And his hair is divine ❤
❤
Gorgeous voice.
I agree!
Great song. Only sad thing is realizing there will never be another 70s decade to live through!
So many memories from that time.
Never say never!
2070…..only I will be 99 yrs old. Have fun everyone.
At least we have You Tube to revisit our favorite songs.
But we that were there, oh how lucky we are.
John Waite was definitely ahead of his time. True talent!
Knew John in the 80's when he had success on his own. One of the nicest, most regular people you could ever want to meet.
A forerunner to the likes of Scott Weland and Chris Cornell...
This is from a time when we took amazing music for granted.
so true we did
I continue the practice.
It mostly ended in 1980….never recovered.
So true.
That is a big Understatement .
the 70s will always be the era of the best music bar none
So true and I really miss the the 70’S. Wish I could go back
@donaldallen4285 i wasn't even there and i want to go back there
And the 80s
At age 64, music is my last two hours of every night. My favorites. This song pop's up, I listen, I love, I remember life. Maybe just me, but this group, this man, touches me. This video is a very special moment in time.
❤ Agree!
65 here and I love this, my life was so sweet and precious back then and I lived a full time.
Amen.............
The Baby's were grossly underrated
Not by me.
@@chriskelly6559 Not by me either. I liked their music a lot. I just think with all the big rock bands they didn't get the recognition they really deserved.
One of my faves for sure! Loved Midnight Rendezvous first time I heard it in the early 80s!
wrong
Actually, they weren’t. But thanks for your comment.
I just love this song,just a musical treasure ❤❤
What makes John Waites songs even more awesome are the backup singers..
That's what I said..
And those horn fills...
That voice and melody! Those haunting keyboard!! The horns! The backup singers! That bass! How pop music can get a bad rap is beyond me. Listen to this song and it immediately takes me to a much needed happy place. Thanks Mr Waite and all you talented musicians.
Don't you love these lip sync videos?
@@denairby7454 Love how you know when the lead singer stuffs up and it's not edited out !
Echos of Motown
Pop music ?
Well it depends on the era don't you think?
Spot on my friend! Every single word.
I love the two female backup singers. Their look, demeanor, smiles, moves etc. fit 1978 perfectly.
They look like sisters
The original backup singers were three females from Andre Crouch andThe Disciples. Lisa Freeman-Roberts,Myrna Matthews and Pat Henderson.They are seen on the original video.
@@tammypleasant2958with Marti McCall they were The Babettes.
Love their glance at each other and slight smiles when Waite messes up the lip sync at 2:47 mark. 😂 It also appeared that Waite was extremely ticked at himself which I’m sure he was being a consummate professional.
One of them is Margriet Eshuis, a Dutch singer , probably only filling in for this TV recording as she was from Dutch band Lucifer herself@@lewisner
Still sounds great in 2024!
BETTER
Can’t wait, seeing him tonight!
Haven’t heard this in decades…what a treat.
One of the most underated bands of rock. True talent.
My favorite part of this and their other hit is how the "background singers" add so much more to the song - instead of just complementing the lead vocal, they add to the story within the song.
Real gems from true artists.
That was a seriously underrated band right there!! Freaking John Waite was so talented. I was too young then, but discovered them afterwards. Love em
Too Bad Waite got Fat Head and thought he was Bigger than the Band. His Solo Career was brief, had he stayed who knows where the Babys would be now.
I got to see them back then and they put on a good concert. The rumor was back then they broke up because their keyboard player decide to quit and go play for journey
They weren't underrated at the time.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
I was wondering when he will get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He needs to be!!
John Waite’s voice is gold.
Saw John Waite a couple of years ago. His voice is still incredible and what a performer. Never gets old
I saw him recently also one of the best performances ever
When I can't decide whether I want to listen to classic rock, a ballad, a great pop song, or disco, I always choose this tune.
Well said @zebra3stripes.
I agree 👍
I agree and do same!
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
King James Version
There's nothing better than the great songs of the past I'm sixty years old I would rather hear this great music than what kids listen to knowadays ❤
I would have to agree with you.
My grandmother said the same thing about the musicians on the Lawrence Welk show… 🤭 😅
@@KittyGrizGrizExactly. Each generation has its voice
Yeah, but Lawrence Welk never made music that gave you energy and made you get up and dance@@KittyGrizGriz
@@joebobb7349 Well, to be perfectly honest when I was 14 & visiting my grandma (out of state), I’d tease her a little for watching the show, as it was kinda corny to a young teen. But I secretly wanted to be one of the dancers on the LWS, or a dancer on the variety shows aka Carol Burnett that we had back then. I think I was probably dancing in the womb, as I love it & wish I’d pursued dance as a profession. Cheers!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame please. The Babys deserve to be there.
Simply the best backup singers I’ve ever heard
Check out the two girls from Steely Dan's Showbiz Kids performed live on The Midnight Special.
@@ronleight9341 I was going to reply the same thing!🤩
Anything John touches turns to GOLD ! A vocal range that’s unmistakable
Great song. And the backup singers have a beautiful harmony.
One of the best songs ever written and performed !
I know I could listen to it over and over a masterpiece
The Babys should have been HUGE!!!!
Deborah they were where I lived....Had John Lennon not been murdered they would have not broken up...
Ah the beautiful man with the just as beautiful voice.
And that hair…and earring!
This is one of the best songs of the late '70s...love it even more all these years later!
It was a great song by a great band!
Such a great guy! His whole band was great. I saw him in Evansville Indiana back in the day Everybody was on their feet. It was 79. I’m old. I think it was 79 Robert Stadium rocks!
New Year’s Eve 2024! We made it another year and after all these years this song still sounds amazing! Peace to all!
I loved John Waite. I loved this song when I was young. So great to hear again
When I first heard John I was blown away. Then I saw MTV and he looked like the coolest rock guy ever
This song never gets old! Loved The Babys and still love John Waite❤❤
I wish i could go back to the 70s,just for a little while and play with my boy cousins. They are all gone now,,I miss our music growing up.i used to stay up on Saturday night ,so I could watch,THE Midnight Special with Wolfman Jack
CRIMINAL THIS SONG WASN'T NUMBER #1 ,, STILL HOLDS UP AND THE MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT AND VOCALS IS MUSICAL PERFECTION !!
It was number 1 in Australia ! March 1978
@@jayjoy9659 GOOD !! THANK YOU 😊
What an epic song, epic vocals by the great John Waite. Song just never gets old.
Love anything John Waite ever did. The Midnight Special was the best.
Classic classic song, maybe the best underrated song ever.It really don’t come much better than this
I agree. a song/record that should be up there with the best power ballads of all time.
The Babys is the most underrated song ever? Gawd you sound stupid.
Wasn't underrated in Australia, topped the charts here. Remember it well, great song.
@@marknorris1381 it sure did, went all the way to #1, the fact that it didn't here says a lot about why we've evolved into a talentless, lackluster bunch of overly synthesized kids who can barely carry a tune!
never was underated, this is there most popular tune.
The twins on back up vocals. Sibling harmony at its best.
piano intro sets an incredible tone for this great song . Backup singers really bring it home , then there is that piano again . Perfect Song by the Baby's
My dad did the string and horn arrangements on this tune
He did good!!!!
Wow!
You must be proud 😊
Flapping amazing! Very lucky man 👍🏼👏🏼
Yes he did. Alan correct? How cool!!
I am really impressed! I've listened to this song 10,000 times and love the strings and the horns! Amazing arrangement and mixing!❤
What a masterfully melancholy song from my teenage years! Born is 1962 and remember this song well!
1962 me too
The 70's personified! Absolutely fantastic, where have those days gone?................
couldn't agree more the trash today isn't music unless someone can sing well with good or great music supporting them, but this is now few and far between,
Leyton. Youth the thing just wont endure . Me? I thought those days would last forever
I AM AN ANTICHRIST
@@sexobscura I think you can get tablets for that?
@@sexobscura I'll pray for you for your redemption.
Handsome, handsome, handsome..
And this haunting song, and that voice...
Love the piano intro
Awesome song, just close your eyes and you are back in the 70s. What a great feeling and john waite had it all❤❤
I agree with you too about that
LISTEN TO" EVERYTIME I THINK OF YOU".....
I WISH!!!!!
Great song.. Real music
Was lucky to hear John Waite in 2019 in RI. He commanded the stage with that voice- still strong and beautiful.
John Waite still puts on a great show, he's still touring!!
Fantastic song; fantastic band; all are great musicians. I have always loved this song.
Baseline is hard! Underrated song.
This was an amazing record. The piano and the background singers make it but John Waite's vocal performance can't be faulted. One of the most beautiful songs ever IMO.
The Backup Singers Really Make This Song Work ..
Who are they?....
His hair, outfit, makeup and look are perfect. 💕
Those ladies backing the vocals kick this up to a whole new high.
Loved this song! The ladies on back up vocals amazing
Such a great talent, his voice has not changed at all. He was always so handsome, cute...has grown into himself..has aged very, very nicely.
I forgot about his song and heard it the other day and fell in love with it all over again
The two ladies singing back-up vocals grab my heart and pull me back to a
distant time telling me to stand right here and wait........she is almost here for you.
Such a very powerful feeling that happens to me every time I listen to THIS song.
They aren't the original backup singers.
@@tammypleasant2958 true but they're in the video
Thanks but I don't care. The power is there, always! @@tammypleasant2958
Aww!!
We attended a Baby's/Edie Money Concert in Hawaii back in the 80's. When the Baby's left the Stage, fans screamed for over 15 minutes for them to return. We didn't even care if Edie Money showed up. They were Fantastic!
Saw him live at Wefest. Best ever.
I saw the Baby’s,Pat Traverse and Rush in 1980 for 8: 50 a ticket.Great memories!😄👍
Pat *Travers*
Oh I loved The Babys and Bad English! What a voice!
Total classic never get sick of hearing it timeless
The fab 1970"s, top tune ❤
I have been listening to this song every night . Good medicine . Music is good for the Heart
back at it tonight listening to this great song . choose love and peace and yet hold the line . Rebuke Hate , Racism, and evil .
Jon Waites voice is beautiful. I had not heard this song in decades and it popped up while I was scrolling through my instagram. I was a senior in high school when the song hit the charts. It flooded my mind with so many memories. I was teary the rest of the day - happy tears not sad ones of “days gone by”.
I know exactly what you're saying. I am the same age as John, when I heard it many years later it flooded me with memories. It was my favorite when I fell madly in love with my husband. When I listened to it, the feelings and chills just moved down my spine. Never did have that feeling ever again! What a voice, still strong, totally underrated!
The backup singers are awesome on this one.
Haunting melody. Absolutely beautiful composition. Over the top performance. Takes me back in a flash to 1977, when I first heard it at a Chicago record store.
That would be a mighty fine memory.
Mid 70s to early 80s were great. Long hair, single, a lovely date every weekend. Transport me back, please.
hold on I'm go'n wit ya !
No cell phone no water bottles we just go ! :)
My Gentle Pitt Bull
I am ready when The time machine is ready.
Me too. I think I was about 15 when this song came out. Take me back to the late 70s and 80s.
Please!!! Take me with you!!! I'll pay you anything for that trip!!
What an amazing composition - beautiful music, harmonies, piano, singing, melody, voice. Perfect song!
This song is a good song i listened to it in san jose california when i was younger
I remember it being played on radio 1 in 77. Never understood why it didn’t do well, perhaps it was simply too good😌
Great production. The blending of strings, brass and backing vocals is excellent.
I'm afraid your factual comment will fly over the heads of many here... I mean, the lip syncing and guitars not plugged in comments.... Pffffft.
This was the best thing John Waite ever did.
@@acertainshape The Babys in general was his best work but The Babys' best songs were not written by him. I think most of their songs were written for the band by someone outside the band.
Amen sister! ✌️🎸🎤🔥🥁🎹🤟🖐️
@@lisamariepagliei3945 so what there still great tunes.
Amazing song from my high school years.John Waite is still going strong to this very day!!
Love the background vocals on this song
@garlandtreasure,• they are irreplaceable
They look like sisters.
@@mssmerrymary Not sisters. Left to right (camera's) Wanda Stellaard/Birkhoff and Margriet Eshuijs (14 Oct 1952 ~ 29 Dec 2022).
You might also like a polish song called The Watchmaker
It's too bad they aren't actually singing. Notice 2:47-2:51 he isn't singing either.
Such a great song! Love the backup singers!
I had the melody for the
“And baby isn’t it time”
part of the song stuck in my head for nearly two years
Without knowing the lyrics
I am so glad I finally tracked down this little 70s gem found this.
A simply fabulous song - in all ways!!
I had a HUGE crush on this guy back in the 70’s, and, STILL do!!! ❤
So 80’s - yet they were the HEAVY in the heavy metal! Thanks for the nice reaction 40 years into my faves to validate the true rock and roll mastery !
Remembering very vividly and replayed this great song on my cassette player over and over.
One of the best songs ever produced. Top 5 on my list. The Baby's first two hit songs were incredible. After that the Baby's/John Waite weren't quite the same except "Back On My Feet Again"...
John Waite had a great voice and vocal range! Hard to believe their debut album from '78 is some 45 yrs ago
And the bass line John is laying down. Awesome
Awsome vintage stevie
This song is beautiful I got choked up. Damm what a voice, fantastic song God bless you John
I love this song so much ❤
Decades on still rocking to the beat and the lyrics. A gem of a song, which rekindles past memories. Definitely still one of my favourites in 2024!
Saw John Waite 2 nights ago. He's still awesome!
just found this .........awesome........from the 1970's.......
One of the best songs ever made
Fondly remember this great song from the fall of 1977.
I was 22. Jeez.
This song has everything .. Great band , backup singers, strings, horns and a great production. Perfection
I love his voice!
Amazing songs they made.
Can't stop playing it, an absolute gem
This band are amazing .. my mother used to listen to them when I was young and now I can’t get enough...
Seen him in concert a week ago. He plays Baby’s hits too! Just as awesome now!!!
His eyes ❤ his voice still get me