Still have my "Lemon Parade" CD. I recall "If You Could Only See" was inescapable around '97. Luckily, it was a great song. On the CD, "Soldier's Daughter" and "Mountain" are good, too.
This is actually taken from a letter that Emerson Hart wrote to his mother when she refused to attend his wedding because she didn't like his soon to be wife. Emerson is one of the most down to earth people and heartfelt song writers around
@@recoil53wrong his first marriage was in the early 90's to Michelle (not on wikipedia) she was my friend and co- worker when all this drama was going on. I knew and hung out with them in LA # truestory
Yeah it would be nice if they would actually give the people what they want,instead of worshipping at the altar of The Beatles, Metallica, Aerosmith, etc.
Every day we get to see you guys is a good day! My favorite decade for music is the 70s (I was born in 1959, so these were my formative "coming of age" years) and the next era, or genre would be alternative. This was one of my favorite tunes back in the day.. this 65 year old lady still knows how to rock with some Tonic. You guys should check out another tune from Harvey Danger called Flagpole Sitta. I have not seen anyone react to that. It's a banger for sure. I hope J is feeling better and that things are looking up. Take care of yourselves everyone. Peace and love from Texas!
Yes. Us "Oldheads" used to say "there will never be another music decade like the 70's". Then the 90's hit us like a ton of bricks. Now we say "the 70's And 90's were the greatest".
Certainly one of the best rock songs of the 90's! I always got a dark, creepy vibe from a phrase within the chorus: "...why I feel this way about our love, AND WHAT I MUST DO..." What is this thing he 'must do'? Always seemed vaguely sinister to me. Love it.
Great song, big hit when i was in college. The lead singer actually went to school near where I lived at the time, though we went to different schools. Keep up the good work, you two!
I noticed that, too. Sorry to say he's not feeling it. I hope he just doesn't like the song all that much and not indicative of bigger things. Much love to all
I've been a follower since early on and mostly attracted to watching you guys discover these 60s and 70s band and Dabble in the 50s and occasionally even in the forties I think. But even though I was probably into my thirties or something by then, this song meant so much to me as did so much of that 90s music. Having been around since the late sixties, I could really pick and choose the things I liked in terms of the influences and the sound and really just what their reputation was, like where they dicks or were they actually a cool band, and so forth.
I was an instant fan when I first heard this song when I was a freshman in college. Had to buy the cd at the local Circuit City. The whole album (Lemon Parade) is great. I get nostalgia now hearing this. Takes me back to my late teens.
New music requests: 1. Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse 2. Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray 3. Power of Love (Love Power) by Luther Vandross 4. Can You Stand The Rain by New Edition 5. Rub You The Right Way by Johnny Gill
It’s funny how certain songs can take you right back to a moment in time. This is one of those songs. I was in high school, dating a guy and we're on our way to see a movie. The radio is on in the background and this song begins playing. He turns it up and we start singing it together. It was a simple, yet beautiful moment I’ll never forget! ❤
One of several acts in the late 1990s with just the one big hit., This, Jimmy Ray's "Are You Jimmy Ray?", Next's "Too Close", Semisonic's "Closing Time", Citizen King's "Better Days", Lit's "My Own Worst Enemy", Duncan Sheik's "Barely Breathing", Ginuwine's "Pony", The Verve Pipe's "The Freshmen", Eagle-Eye Cherry's "Save Tonight", Sister Hazel's "All For You" and Lou Bega's "Mambo #5" were all over the radio for a while. Savage Garden's debut "To The Moon And Back" charted then also, but they went on to have several even bigger hits.
Tonic had much more than one hit as other are commenting and their Album Head on was nominated for a Grammy. Mean to me and knock down walls are others to check out
In an Australian television program (Live at the Chapel), Tonic lead vocalist Emerson Hart elucidated the meaning of this song. He stated that he had been in a relationship with an older woman and that his family did not approve of that relationship, and this song was written about that situation and was directed at his family. In another interview, Hart said, "When I was 21 or 22, I was in love with somebody who my mom did not feel was a good fit. So my family disowned me for about three years. And the last conversation I had with my mother when I was home I’d said, 'if you could only see the way she loves me, maybe you would understand.' I just wrote that song, after that phone call, literally in a matter of minutes.
Tonic "slaps" as the kiddos today say. I've seen them a few times and their shows were so intense and rockin' and their sound was always amazing! My favorite show was the first time, when they were on a triple bill with Verve Pipe and K's Choice, one of the best triple bill shows I've ever seen. Love Tonic's sound and vocalist Emerson Hart's vocals.
It's funny how a lot of people are saying that this is so underrated. How it's a hugely underrated song that deserves better. Look, as someone who was actually there during this time, and literally working in the music industry at the time, the reality is, that this song was a huge hit. It was all over radio and an "alternative" gem. You can't say something is "underrated" when at the time it did really really well. Maybe nowadays it's not as popular as other songs from the Era, but at the time, this was a big hit.
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A great well balanced tune - hidden diamond in the rough... another jam from a well blended and ever changing 90's..
This song came out when I was in my 20s and was dating a trainwreck of a girl. She was pretty and could be sweet at (rare) times, but she had anger issues, zero filter, and would often make a scene in public. My friends would ask me why I don't dump her while telling me I deserved someone who was better all around. I would respond that "you don't see how she is when we're alone together". This song came out during this time and nailed that feeling with the "if you could only see the way she loves me, maybe you'd understand..." line. I suspect that the guy in the song was love-blind (as I was) and was justifying to his friends his failure to recognize that he is making a bad choice staying with this obviously damaged and toxic person.
Here we go again. Another great 90s song. You guys are rockin with these 90s rock songs! Keep it up! 🙂🙂 "Open Up Your Eyes" is another good song by Tonic. I would also like to suggest the group Sister Hazel and the song "All For You."
This one really takes me back to the late 90s early 2000s. There is also an amazing acoustic version of this out there. ❤ Love yall, have a great week.
One of the hidden gems of the 1990s
Tonic had so many great songs!! Great rock/pop from the 90’s.
Hard to believe it's been that long.
First time I ever saw them was in Memphis my hometown they opened for Big Head Todd. What an epic show from both. Tonic just killed it!!!!!! BHT also.
@@rwschumm I know what you mean. Mid-90s was 30 years ago.
@@DmMass-m7nBig Head Todd and The Monsters. I hadn’t thought of them in years.
"Open Up Your Eyes" is another hit by Tonic!!!!! That whole CD was awesome!!!!
Great fun video too!
Still have my "Lemon Parade" CD. I recall "If You Could Only See" was inescapable around '97. Luckily, it was a great song. On the CD, "Soldier's Daughter" and "Mountain" are good, too.
Owned it along with Gin Blossoms ❤
@@WendyCR72 Also “A Casual Affair”. The whole album is good.
@@Tobiasmax3000 Yes, another great song! You're right. The whole CD was terrific.
This song is super underrated absolute banger.
Absolutely LOVE Tonic! Great album.
"You wanted More" is another great song by Tonic.
💯 Oddly, my favourite of theirs: not to take away from any of their other gems.
Brilliant first album. Still enjoy it!
This is actually taken from a letter that Emerson Hart wrote to his mother when she refused to attend his wedding because she didn't like his soon to be wife. Emerson is one of the most down to earth people and heartfelt song writers around
The song was released in 1996, his first marriage was in 2000.
@@recoil53 Most of that story is true, according to Wikipedia, except it had nothing to do with a wedding, just his relationship with her.
@@recoil53wrong his first marriage was in the early 90's to Michelle (not on wikipedia) she was my friend and co- worker when all this drama was going on. I knew and hung out with them in LA # truestory
FYI, Emerson's mother, Sandra Hart, a lovely lady in her 80s, has a RUclips Chanel, and frequently speaks of her son and his accomplishments.
The mid 90s was a great time! Another great one from 96 was Duncan Shiek "Barely Breathing" I'm sure Amber's Brother blasted that one too!!
Hemorrhage (In My Hands) by Fuel
I've suggested that about a dozen times.
Yeah it would be nice if they would actually give the people what they want,instead of worshipping at the altar of The Beatles, Metallica, Aerosmith, etc.
Great tune.
Rob Squad Reactions is the best!!❤❤
I just love Amber she is my Spirit Animal. I love how free and positive she is.
Been watching your channel for years! Just wanted you to know how inspiring it is to watch you grow as people. Thanks for being you!
This song is one of my all time favorites. It doesnt get the recognition it deserves IMO. Its an all around great song!
Hell yeah. Surprisingly overlooked by many people
Tonic is awesome. Other 90's Fuel and Gin Blossoms are awesome as well. Fuel is a must; Falls on Me, Hemorrhage in My Hands, Shimmer, Sunburn.
Pure fire. This is a diamond in the rough.
Love it, 90s feel hard.
Michael Scott "That's what she said"
Every day we get to see you guys is a good day! My favorite decade for music is the 70s (I was born in 1959, so these were my formative "coming of age" years) and the next era, or genre would be alternative. This was one of my favorite tunes back in the day.. this 65 year old lady still knows how to rock with some Tonic. You guys should check out another tune from Harvey Danger called Flagpole Sitta. I have not seen anyone react to that. It's a banger for sure. I hope J is feeling better and that things are looking up. Take care of yourselves everyone. Peace and love from Texas!
Yes. Us "Oldheads" used to say "there will never be another music decade like the 70's".
Then the 90's hit us like a ton of bricks. Now we say "the 70's And 90's were the greatest".
“You Wanted More” is another GREAT Tonic song
Love this song! The 90's had some amazing songs
A hidden gem of a song
Such a beautiful song, always love when it comes on the radio.
Love when that switch goes on with Amber when that first down stroke on the guitar chord gets hit. (1:28) Can't fake that enthusiasm.
“Open up your eyes” is also great!
Another fun one to consider: Matthew Sweet’s song, Girlfriend
I just knew that you'd love this Amber! Please don't forget another early nineties band ...Gin Blossoms. Please start with "Follow You Down"!
We gotta get some Cake on this channel. The Distance, Short Skirt, Long Jacket, and I Will Survive are all bangers from the 90s!
We keep asking. 🤞
They've still only ever one song from Live too, well over a year ago. "The Dolphin's Cry" was a great one.
Ambers a big Bread fan, maybe they'd do Guitar Man.
This is a great band. This is from their wonderful album, The Lemon Parade. Another great song from the same CD is Open Up Your Eyes.
How did I forget about this song!? Thanks for the reminder, added to my library again!
It's time...for *Tomorrow by Silverchair;* who were three 15 year old boys from Australia when it was released.
Every song on this album is awesome
"You Wanted More" from the American Pie soundtrack was another great song by them.
Amber u look amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
No hate on Rob but.. I'm here for Amber and love the glow she shines through these reactions 😍😍😍🥰😍
Jeff Russo (lead guitar) from Tonic is now a soundtrack composer. He does all of the themes and orchestral arrangements for Star Trek: Discovery.
Certainly one of the best rock songs of the 90's! I always got a dark, creepy vibe from a phrase within the chorus: "...why I feel this way about our love, AND WHAT I MUST DO..." What is this thing he 'must do'? Always seemed vaguely sinister to me. Love it.
Yo this one two punch with Toadies is awesome!
more from this album:
Open Up Your Eyes
Celtic Aggression
Oh, what a fantastic story about your brother and the 90s music. Wow. ❤
I immediately went from Tonic to Vertical Horizon! Should check them out too! "Everything You Want" & "You're a God"
Absolutely LOVE this song!
2 good ones in a day. We are blessed.
Great song, big hit when i was in college. The lead singer actually went to school near where I lived at the time, though we went to different schools. Keep up the good work, you two!
Hey brother, the smile seems to be gone from your eyes ! hope everything is good! 🙏
I noticed that, too. Sorry to say he's not feeling it. I hope he just doesn't like the song all that much and not indicative of bigger things. Much love to all
i love this song so much!
You Wanted More is another hidden gem from Tonic
‘You Wanted More’ is another great track from Tonic. Emerson Hart is a great singer / songwriter! 😊
Oh!!! Such a singular gem!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
This song was definitely a vibe in my part-time pizza delivery days of the '90's.
❤Love Tonic. One of my favorite songs and has been on the playlist for years.
I grew up with the greatest rock and pop music of all time in the 70s but this song still crushes my heart in the most beautiful way 💜
Wow I had forgotten about this song. Another 90's classic you should react to is:
Hoobastank - "The Reason" (P.S. the music video is Awesome)
Maaaaan.... you're slamming it tonight! The Toadies and Tonic. 2 great underrated bands! Love them both.
I've been a follower since early on and mostly attracted to watching you guys discover these 60s and 70s band and Dabble in the 50s and occasionally even in the forties I think. But even though I was probably into my thirties or something by then, this song meant so much to me as did so much of that 90s music. Having been around since the late sixties, I could really pick and choose the things I liked in terms of the influences and the sound and really just what their reputation was, like where they dicks or were they actually a cool band, and so forth.
I've always loved this song! It's great to hear it!
I was an instant fan when I first heard this song when I was a freshman in college. Had to buy the cd at the local Circuit City. The whole album (Lemon Parade) is great. I get nostalgia now hearing this. Takes me back to my late teens.
I thought of one you might like from the 1960s. It's a Vietnam protest ballad called "One Tin Soldier" by Original Caste.
Wow; I almost forgot about this one. This takes me back to the 90s when I was in high school! Such a great tune!
New music requests:
1. Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse
2. Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray
3. Power of Love (Love Power) by Luther Vandross
4. Can You Stand The Rain by New Edition
5. Rub You The Right Way by Johnny Gill
That whole album Lemon Parade is fantastic. Listen to song YOU WANTED MORE. Its great
I've always loved this song!
Ahhhh. The 90’s. Takes me back to my very young adulthood. ❤️❤️❤️
It’s funny how certain songs can take you right back to a moment in time. This is one of those songs. I was in high school, dating a guy and we're on our way to see a movie. The radio is on in the background and this song begins playing. He turns it up and we start singing it together. It was a simple, yet beautiful moment I’ll never forget! ❤
Casual Affair, Open Up Your Eyes, and You Wanted More are good ones to check out next.
Casual Affair is a good one.
One of several acts in the late 1990s with just the one big hit., This, Jimmy Ray's "Are You Jimmy Ray?", Next's "Too Close", Semisonic's "Closing Time", Citizen King's "Better Days", Lit's "My Own Worst Enemy", Duncan Sheik's "Barely Breathing", Ginuwine's "Pony", The Verve Pipe's "The Freshmen", Eagle-Eye Cherry's "Save Tonight", Sister Hazel's "All For You" and Lou Bega's "Mambo #5" were all over the radio for a while. Savage Garden's debut "To The Moon And Back" charted then also, but they went on to have several even bigger hits.
Open up your eyes was huge!
Some real Gems in there.
@@Robsan40 And I limited the list to songs Jay and Amber haven't done yet. They can consider each an official suggestion.
@@JaDav40 "Closing Time" is by Semisonic, not Supersonic.
The one 90's band I'm most surprised they've missed is CAKE.
@@Robsan40 At 60 the mind starts to go...changed it.
Tonic had much more than one hit as other are commenting and their Album Head on was nominated for a Grammy. Mean to me and knock down walls are others to check out
Howdy guys from lake texoma. Here's another banger from that time. Our Lady Peace,"Superman's Dead". You will luv it!
In an Australian television program (Live at the Chapel), Tonic lead vocalist Emerson Hart elucidated the meaning of this song. He stated that he had been in a relationship with an older woman and that his family did not approve of that relationship, and this song was written about that situation and was directed at his family.
In another interview, Hart said, "When I was 21 or 22, I was in love with somebody who my mom did not feel was a good fit. So my family disowned me for about three years. And the last conversation I had with my mother when I was home I’d said, 'if you could only see the way she loves me, maybe you would understand.' I just wrote that song, after that phone call, literally in a matter of minutes.
Night Ranger "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" "You Can Still Rock In America" rockers
Yes, and "Sentimental Street".
Really really good. Like Garbage of the 90's not very commercialized!
Underrated band. Having a boring name doesn't help.
God, I love this song! In my top 10 of the 90's.
Open Up Your Eyes is another great one from Tonic. Also, I'm pushing again for Sarah McLachlin for Female Friday, haha.
Good pick here!
I keep hoping!
It'd be cool if you checked out Flagpole sitta by Harvey Danger.
Tonic "slaps" as the kiddos today say. I've seen them a few times and their shows were so intense and rockin' and their sound was always amazing! My favorite show was the first time, when they were on a triple bill with Verve Pipe and K's Choice, one of the best triple bill shows I've ever seen. Love Tonic's sound and vocalist Emerson Hart's vocals.
I love Tonic...Love Love Love
It's funny how a lot of people are saying that this is so underrated. How it's a hugely underrated song that deserves better. Look, as someone who was actually there during this time, and literally working in the music industry at the time, the reality is, that this song was a huge hit. It was all over radio and an "alternative" gem. You can't say something is "underrated" when at the time it did really really well. Maybe nowadays it's not as popular as other songs from the Era, but at the time, this was a big hit.
A great well balanced tune - hidden diamond in the rough... another jam from a well blended and ever changing 90's..
Check out Tonic “You Wanted More”
Tonic are awesome!
Open up your eye, A casual affair, & Soldiers daughter (all off this same album) are all bangers!
Thanx for reacting to this great track from Tonic!! A very under rated band and album. The album is all killer and no filler!
Another good song is "All I want" by Toad the Wet Sprocket
Hey how is it going for you guys ? Bet the kids are excited for Christmas ❤. Never heard this group before but I really like them!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Great reaction, Squad! Tonic is super underrated.
This song came out when I was in my 20s and was dating a trainwreck of a girl. She was pretty and could be sweet at (rare) times, but she had anger issues, zero filter, and would often make a scene in public. My friends would ask me why I don't dump her while telling me I deserved someone who was better all around. I would respond that "you don't see how she is when we're alone together". This song came out during this time and nailed that feeling with the "if you could only see the way she loves me, maybe you'd understand..." line. I suspect that the guy in the song was love-blind (as I was) and was justifying to his friends his failure to recognize that he is making a bad choice staying with this obviously damaged and toxic person.
A lot of us have been through that.
In the 90s, I made a mix cd demo to give to clubs, bars, friends, and family and to this day, my niece’s mother in law still believes it’s ME!!!
Did'nt know the band name but knew the song after the first words.
I forgot how much I loved Tonic's song "Sugar". I hope they get to it sometime!
Here we go again. Another great 90s song. You guys are rockin with these 90s rock songs! Keep it up! 🙂🙂
"Open Up Your Eyes" is another good song by Tonic. I would also like to suggest the group Sister Hazel and the song "All For You."
This one really takes me back to the late 90s early 2000s. There is also an amazing acoustic version of this out there. ❤ Love yall, have a great week.
Finally, some Tonic!!! Thank you!!!
Two of the greatest songs of the 90's in one day. It is hard to believe you've never done either before.
We used to cover this song back in 1997, I haven't heard it in forever! Thanks for bringing up memories!
So many great musical gems from this era, so happy to go down this road with y'all
Oh wow! Love this song!
Love you tonic!! Met Emerson years ago, cool dude ❤️❤️
Open Up Your Eyes is Tonic's best song.
Finally ! I think i've asked for this one a few times. One of the best from the mid-90's in my opinion.
Haven’t heard this for about 20 years. Thank you. Don’t think it made it over to the uk. I stumbled upon it on a mates playlist back then
I saw these guys back in 2000 with 3rd Eye Blind. Was a excellent show! Keep em coming.
Love this band!
Tonic is a great underrated band. "Open Up Your Eyes" is such a fun video.
I knew Emerson in the early 90's in LA when all the drama that inspired this song was going on. The subject was a friend and co-worker # truestory
I knew the moment that those shoulders moved with the beat drop that she'd heard it before. This one is another that lives on my music phone.