I think there is two versions of a long way there of which one was shortened for the radio play and the album version the longer version will blow you away¿!!
I was going to suggest that one as well! Be sure to listen to the 8-and-a-half minute version, that's the one with the full spectrum of this rock masterpiece.
The song is actually from their 1978 album, Sleeper Catcher. I had the joy of seeing them live in August 1978 as part of an all day lineup of bands, played at our outdoor football soccer stadium. The sun was beginning to set when Little River Band took the stage as the second to last act of the day. The ski run lights on the mountains across the inlet were beginning to turn on and a cool breeze was finally coming in off the Pacific Ocean, cooling an otherwise blistering hot full day in the sun. The band's unique blend of incredible harmonies, with their Rock/Jazz/Funk/World fusion was perfect for the moment. They focused on tracks from this album (including this song) and those from their breakthrough Diamontina Cocktail release from the previous year. Absolutely sublime! Last on the bill was Heart, playing for their adopted hometown here and pushing their newest album, the incredible Dog And Butterfly. That experience is a whole other story. I will always know where I was on Sunday, August 27, 1978. Empire Stadium, enjoying a perfect day of great live music ♥
@@hklinker Supertramp is a favourite of mine since Crime Of The Century. I'm envious of you as I wish I'd been able to go to that one, though I did catch them a few times after. I hope your show was as good as the year before.
The Supertramp show at Empire Stadium was everything I hoped it would be. A sunny summer Saturday and from where I was on the field, the sound was great.
La & Che! You absolutely positively must listen to the album cut of "Its A Long Way There" by Little River Band! You will not be disappointed! Love, Peace & Blessings!!!
Great deep cut from the LRB! Everyone (well, most everyone) knows their big hits like Reminiscing or Lady, but when you dig a little deeper you realize what a killer band they were
Excellent choice from a band that deserves more attention than it usually receives. Phenomenal vocal harmonies and instrumental solos! I consider LRB a smooth jazz/yacht rock genre. Just what you need to simply sail away to a groovy place!❤
It's 12:25 a.m. and I just noticed this reaction and I had to watch it! This song is one of my two favorite Little River Band songs along with "It's a Long Way There" and they're both great! There musicianship is top-tier. Those guitar solos and ESPECIALLY that bass!!! It's a damn shame there's not music like this on regular radio or tv. Really expected you guys to love this song and wasn't disappointed.
First time I saw them was at our “Southern Oregon Jam” at Miles Field in Medford Oregon. The can really rock! Saw them after in a little bar next to their motel where me and my mom worked. (Bonanza Room). They played on Wendy’s drum kit and her husband’s guitars. Next morning there were a lifetime supply of drum heads and strings outside the kitchen door. I was so lucky to have seen BOTH!
They were just on “ON THE BLUE CRUISE” in the Bahamas with Moody Blues, Alan Parsons, Al Stewart, The Zombie, Starship and more! They played as we disembarked out of Miami!
Little River Band's got some great songs. This is definitely one of my favorites, and Lady and Cool Change are up there for me, too. Also, I don't know what he means by no one knowing Little River Band. They were all over the radio when I was a kid. They had quite a few hits.
I built a stage for them at our local bowling alley. Had a big camper for their backstage area requirements. Standing room only. Local TV station interviewed them and a Bowling Alley was a first for them. Had a good laugh and a great show.
Smooth tune off one of their better albums. Bassist George McArdle left the band after this album. They're pretty well known here in the U.S., at least to boomers. They charted in the states in the 70s/80s & those songs were on the radio a lot. They were nominated for a Grammy in 1980 for "Lonesome Loser" (Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus), which The Doobie Brothers won for "Minute by Minute." The title of this song made me think of "Light of Day, Day of Darkness" by Green Carnation (Norway). The song is a 60 minute epic taking up the entire album of the same name (2001). It was written & arranged by founding member Terje Vik Schei (Tchort) & in 2019 vocalist Kjetil Nordhus told Metal Injection: "... it's his story about a period in his life where he lost his daughter when she was really young, & he was going to get a new son. He got a new son, & it deals with the shame of enjoying something you should enjoy, but dealing with the past."
This is a hidden tune tucked away on the album showing off the structures and harmonies, Next should be "Its a long way there" full version is the bomb!
As an Australian fan of this great Aussie band, I can't believe I haven't heard this song before. Adding to my playlist now. 'Reminiscing' and 'It's a Long Way There' are my favourites. I have to mention that Little River Band was actually pretty big in the U.S. Maybe your guest was too young so missed their U.S. Hits. They also toured the U.S. multiple times.
Little River Band, probably the first Australian band to have sustained success in America, This is not the same Little River Band that tours America to this day….. some great songs….. Fall From Paradise, Man in Black, Long way there, Cool Change, Hard Life, and their biggest Hit in the US…. Reminiscing….. they weren’t an Australian only band …. They had great success in America….and they had multiple singers …. Glenn Shorrock, John Farnham… ( Main Lead)…. Beeb Birtles…. Wayne Nelson.
My cousin was the original drummer for this band before they achieved notable worldwide success. I have 8 of the Little River Band albums on vinyl. 😶🌫️🙄✌️🇨🇦🎶🇦🇺
Yes! Johnny “Guitar “ Watson!! I heard that reference. PLEASE do his song, Superman Lover. Funk start to finish. It’s always great to hear it for YOUR first time! Thanks🍄
At the beginning, I was not a fan of the song, but as it went on, the arrangement improved, the enhanced instrumentation really picked it up. Good stuff.
Reasons to Be Cheerful Part 3 by Ian Dury Vienna by Ultravox Ray Stevens- Bridget the Midget Think I’m going mad by The Rolling Stones Can’t Take My Eyes of You by Andy Williams Alone Again Or by Love You’re Gorgeous by Babybird Motherless Children by Eric Clapton So Fine by ELO Angie by Bert Jansch Life has its little ups and downs by Charlie Rich Burning buildings by Elton John there will never be another by Jimmy McGriff
The Lyrics are telling us to 'Believe in Jesus' (The Light of Day). They see people walking around blind because they don't see the reality of Jesus. They take no heed of what they can learn - instead, they are just running in circles without purpose. They head for a door that reads 'Escape', trying to find anything they can take to fill the void of emptiness. Lonesome nights and wasted days leads men from the 'True Ways' that God created them for. Yet he insists "He's nobodies fool" when that's exactly what he is - a fool. To 'Dig the Dance' is to walk in newness of the Holy Spirit. To 'Take a Chance' on that which we can't see with the natural eye and into the 'Spirit Realm' Hear the chorus as if Jesus is actually calling out to YOU! "Hey Boy! or 'Hey Girl! - Come out and join in the Dance with Me." Finally - I think the 'Sandman of Time' is a personification of death. We need to consider that this life is not forever and a day will come when we will stand before the Living God to be judged. Will you be found in the Grace of Jesus? This can only be accessed by Faith. Salvation and Eternal Life is found no other way except by His Grace.
What happened to the Sabbath and the song remains the same?...still waiting for you guys to get to the rest of those albums. You guys are at your best when you are reacting to zeppelin and Sabbath. I will keep waiting. Thanks for the entertainment!!!...it's great when people know what they are talking about when they do reactions. You two are the best at it.
Very Beach Boys. Would fit on their album "Pet Sounds". How about doing that album? Its very trippy. In fact check their song "Dont Talk" from that album to see what I mean. Not saying they are copying but the vibe is the same. LRB were obvious fans.
LRB had numerous songs on the radio rotation- this song wasn’t played on the radio so most people will pass on clicking on this. It’s a good song, but wasn’t one of their hits. React to their hits too as they had several. Also, React to Guess Who “ These eyes” react to Tommy Bolin private eyes album- the song poast toastie is a good start - only true rockers from the 70s early 80s know about Tommy Bolin-
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If you want one of their best L.R.B. ITS A LONG WAY THERE will blow you away . They also sing this song live awesom
Absolutely their best...! (among many great tunes)
I think there is two versions of a long way there of which one was shortened for the radio play and the album version the longer version will blow you away¿!!
I was going to suggest that one as well! Be sure to listen to the 8-and-a-half minute version, that's the one with the full spectrum of this rock masterpiece.
Yes Bros... do this.
Yes, the album version is the best! It also was their first intro to the U.S. I believe.
Little River Band was one of my favorite bands as a teenager.
Fantastic song. I don’t believe I’ve heard it before. Wild. Funky. Grooving. That bass.
Absolutely adore this tune, never tire of listening to this ❤
LRB was so awesome and chill.
The song is actually from their 1978 album, Sleeper Catcher.
I had the joy of seeing them live in August 1978 as part of an all day lineup of bands, played at our outdoor football soccer stadium. The sun was beginning to set when Little River Band took the stage as the second to last act of the day. The ski run lights on the mountains across the inlet were beginning to turn on and a cool breeze was finally coming in off the Pacific Ocean, cooling an otherwise blistering hot full day in the sun.
The band's unique blend of incredible harmonies, with their Rock/Jazz/Funk/World fusion was perfect for the moment. They focused on tracks from this album (including this song) and those from their breakthrough Diamontina Cocktail release from the previous year. Absolutely sublime!
Last on the bill was Heart, playing for their adopted hometown here and pushing their newest album, the incredible Dog And Butterfly. That experience is a whole other story.
I will always know where I was on Sunday, August 27, 1978. Empire Stadium, enjoying a perfect day of great live music ♥
Hmmm….sounds like Summer Sunday to me.
I missed that but got to Supertramp the following summer.
@@hklinker Supertramp is a favourite of mine since Crime Of The Century. I'm envious of you as I wish I'd been able to go to that one, though I did catch them a few times after. I hope your show was as good as the year before.
The Supertramp show at Empire Stadium was everything I hoped it would be. A sunny summer Saturday and from where I was on the field, the sound was great.
that BASS guitar work! Incredible!
some of the best harmonies you will ever hear
La & Che! You absolutely positively must listen to the album cut of "Its A Long Way There" by Little River Band! You will not be disappointed! Love, Peace & Blessings!!!
Agree!
Agree x 2
For Sure..!
Yes!
George's sublime bass.
Great deep cut from the LRB! Everyone (well, most everyone) knows their big hits like Reminiscing or Lady, but when you dig a little deeper you realize what a killer band they were
Underappreciated group ... excellent musicality and harmonies !!!
Nice little rabbit hole to delve into 👋😎👍
Excellent choice from a band that deserves more attention than it usually receives. Phenomenal vocal harmonies and instrumental solos!
I consider LRB a smooth jazz/yacht rock genre. Just what you need to simply sail away to a groovy place!❤
It's 12:25 a.m. and I just noticed this reaction and I had to watch it! This song is one of my two favorite Little River Band songs along with "It's a Long Way There" and they're both great! There musicianship is top-tier. Those guitar solos and ESPECIALLY that bass!!! It's a damn shame there's not music like this on regular radio or tv. Really expected you guys to love this song and wasn't disappointed.
Remember this song well when I was @ Western Michigan U in the late 70s...It was my two o'clock in the morning vibe.
A great Australian band with many more hits.
Totally agree with everyone’s comments that this is definitely a band that has lots of great hits and worth reacting to.
You'll get many GREAT request for this band... but "IT'S A LONG WAY THERE" is the best of the best...!
Beautiful
First time I saw them was at our “Southern Oregon Jam” at Miles Field in Medford Oregon. The can really rock! Saw them after in a little bar next to their motel where me and my mom worked. (Bonanza Room). They played on Wendy’s drum kit and her husband’s guitars. Next morning there were a lifetime supply of drum heads and strings outside the kitchen door. I was so lucky to have seen BOTH!
They were just on “ON THE BLUE CRUISE” in the Bahamas with Moody Blues, Alan Parsons, Al Stewart, The Zombie, Starship and more! They played as we disembarked out of Miami!
Little River Band's got some great songs. This is definitely one of my favorites, and Lady and Cool Change are up there for me, too. Also, I don't know what he means by no one knowing Little River Band. They were all over the radio when I was a kid. They had quite a few hits.
Ooo! Nice Deep Cut....really good LRB song! I second the It's a Long way there suggestion...but do the Debut album version 8 min version
I built a stage for them at our local bowling alley. Had a big camper for their backstage area requirements. Standing room only. Local TV station interviewed them and a Bowling Alley was a first for them. Had a good laugh and a great show.
I second that motion , I highly recommend you guys check out "It's a long way there" it will blow your mind !
BEST SONG EVER ALSO CHECK OUT ITS ** A LONG WAY THERE **
For Sure...! their best.
I have the "Sleeper Catcher" LP but hadn't played it in a long time. Thanks for reminding me of this great track.
LRB is one of the greatest bands out there, their music is incredible, one of my favorite bands.
That is some bad ass music! I don't care what anyone says!
First of all I get a Spanish vibe here in the intro am I wrong? Very soothing and beautiful thanks guys
Haven't heard this one in a long time..What a MOOD!! Thanks for this. Now check out "Night Owls"!! It's a rocker!!
Brandon if you want to float down a river check out Cool Change
Just saw them in concert a couple of weeks ago in Mississippi!!! Great band!!!
How many core members are left?
@@hklinker 1 or 2
@@hklinkernone of the group founders remain in the band which tours the US.
I'm an LRB tragic, but I wasn't aware of this great track. Thanks dudes. Love from Aus.
Enjoyed their music since the late 70's. Check out more of the rest of the music from this band
Smooth tune off one of their better albums. Bassist George McArdle left the band after this album. They're pretty well known here in the U.S., at least to boomers. They charted in the states in the 70s/80s & those songs were on the radio a lot. They were nominated for a Grammy in 1980 for "Lonesome Loser" (Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus), which The Doobie Brothers won for "Minute by Minute."
The title of this song made me think of "Light of Day, Day of Darkness" by Green Carnation (Norway). The song is a 60 minute epic taking up the entire album of the same name (2001). It was written & arranged by founding member Terje Vik Schei (Tchort) & in 2019 vocalist Kjetil Nordhus told Metal Injection: "... it's his story about a period in his life where he lost his daughter when she was really young, & he was going to get a new son. He got a new son, & it deals with the shame of enjoying something you should enjoy, but dealing with the past."
I had one of their albums. A very special band tht was largely under the radar. So glad that you're giving them a listen here..They are so smooth.
Reminds me of Chicago as well. Love the part where the vocals all come in together.
This is a hidden tune tucked away on the album showing off the structures and harmonies, Next should be "Its a long way there" full version is the bomb!
As an Australian fan of this great Aussie band, I can't believe I haven't heard this song before. Adding to my playlist now. 'Reminiscing' and 'It's a Long Way There' are my favourites. I have to mention that Little River Band was actually pretty big in the U.S. Maybe your guest was too young so missed their U.S. Hits. They also toured the U.S. multiple times.
Little River Band, probably the first Australian band to have sustained success in America, This is not the same Little River Band that tours America to this day….. some great songs….. Fall From Paradise, Man in Black, Long way there, Cool Change, Hard Life, and their biggest Hit in the US…. Reminiscing….. they weren’t an Australian only band …. They had great success in America….and they had multiple singers …. Glenn Shorrock, John Farnham… ( Main Lead)…. Beeb Birtles…. Wayne Nelson.
the instrumental section was dope
My cousin was the original drummer for this band before they achieved notable worldwide success.
I have 8 of the Little River Band albums on vinyl.
😶🌫️🙄✌️🇨🇦🎶🇦🇺
My favorite of theirs is LADY.
Love you guys...
10th-11th grade.
How 'bout that bass?!
70s music hit all areas from funk to psychedelia to Led to mushy stuff to nerdy stuff...everything
Little River Band is from Australia. Great band with tight harmonies. Long Way Home is another great one. Then there were a lot of American hits.
Man, that was groovy love the instruments. Great vocals. What he is saying makes perfect sense. Love it, man, good job.
Australian band my friends
LRB has some low key bangers. Always part of the back deck summer bbq list
Of all the songs by LRB….. I’m amazed ! Try not to fall down the rabbit hole. Too late Here we go !
Yes! Johnny “Guitar “ Watson!! I heard that reference. PLEASE do his song, Superman Lover. Funk start to finish. It’s always great to hear it for YOUR first time!
Thanks🍄
My bad…’78!
If just for your ears, you brothers should give a listen to the live version ( from that period) is jazzy and extended, you’ll see !
When are we getting some more snarky puppy? Check out Shofukan.
At the beginning, I was not a fan of the song, but as it went on, the arrangement improved, the enhanced instrumentation really picked it up. Good stuff.
Reasons to Be Cheerful Part 3 by Ian Dury
Vienna by Ultravox
Ray Stevens- Bridget the Midget
Think I’m going mad by The Rolling Stones
Can’t Take My Eyes of You by Andy Williams
Alone Again Or by Love
You’re Gorgeous by Babybird
Motherless Children by Eric Clapton
So Fine by ELO
Angie by Bert Jansch
Life has its little ups and downs by Charlie Rich
Burning buildings by Elton John
there will never be another by Jimmy McGriff
this is 1978
The Lyrics are telling us to 'Believe in Jesus' (The Light of Day).
They see people walking around blind because they don't see the reality of Jesus.
They take no heed of what they can learn - instead, they are just running in circles without purpose.
They head for a door that reads 'Escape', trying to find anything they can take to fill the void of emptiness.
Lonesome nights and wasted days leads men from the 'True Ways' that God created them for.
Yet he insists "He's nobodies fool" when that's exactly what he is - a fool.
To 'Dig the Dance' is to walk in newness of the Holy Spirit. To 'Take a Chance' on that which we can't see with the natural eye and into the 'Spirit Realm'
Hear the chorus as if Jesus is actually calling out to YOU! "Hey Boy! or 'Hey Girl! - Come out and join in the Dance with Me."
Finally - I think the 'Sandman of Time' is a personification of death. We need to consider that this life is not forever and a day will come when we will stand before the Living God to be judged. Will you be found in the Grace of Jesus? This can only be accessed by Faith.
Salvation and Eternal Life is found no other way except by His Grace.
What happened to the Sabbath and the song remains the same?...still waiting for you guys to get to the rest of those albums. You guys are at your best when you are reacting to zeppelin and Sabbath. I will keep waiting. Thanks for the entertainment!!!...it's great when people know what they are talking about when they do reactions. You two are the best at it.
Sleeper catcher was such a hit! Had some great hits on it. LRB had some HUGE hits before and after this album. This wasn’t a hit but great album cut!
1978
I feel like I'm shopping for a training bra.
Very Beach Boys. Would fit on their album "Pet Sounds". How about doing that album? Its very trippy. In fact check their song "Dont Talk" from that album to see what I mean. Not saying they are copying but the vibe is the same. LRB were obvious fans.
All Australians
I like your reactions better when it's just the 2 of you :(
I kind of agree with you 😂
This is a great song, but "A Long Way There" will knock you out! ... the long, remastered version.
A nighttime post??? What's up with that?
Haha
LRB had numerous songs on the radio rotation- this song wasn’t played on the radio so most people will pass on clicking on this. It’s a good song, but wasn’t one of their hits. React to their hits too as they had several. Also, React to Guess Who “ These eyes” react to Tommy Bolin private eyes album- the song poast toastie is a good start - only true rockers from the 70s early 80s know about Tommy Bolin-
Good Christian soft rock!!!
That base sounds like Jaco Pastorius is playing it