When Foreigner released their first album, I was sold. I saw them in concert in 1978, tickets were $7.50 (I thought it was high), but they put on a great show. I've been a fan since day one. Lou Gramm has one of the best voices in rock history.
Their replacement singer is not bad and they are touring this summer. This is the summer nostalgia season. Literally every group that ever had a hit the past 50 years are on the road this summer, but tickets are a lot more than 7.50 now. Ridiculous prices
Agreed, as did Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their debut album "Pronounced" spawned songs they would play their entire career such as Simple Man, Tuesday's Gone, I Ain't The One, Things Goin' On, Mississippi Kid, Gimme Three Steps, and the iconic rock anthem Freebird.
@Vern Sherris the first 3 Bad Co albums were all outstanding Run with The Pack and then Straight Shooter not really a bad song on them. Foreigner was much like that too
“Only ballad”??????? Absolutely not! Listen to songs “Waiting for a girl like you,” which came before “i want to know what love is.” Also “I don’t want to live without you,” is amazing!!!!
I was gonna say whoever said "I Want To Know What Love Is" was their only ballad don't really know Foreigner very well. The two biggest hits they had were ballads.
I remember as a kid when this album was out I put some headphones on and listen to Star Rider Star Rider yes indeed and I go into another time song brother
As a kid I used to get this album out here and put Star Rider on Star Rider yes that's the song called Star Rider and I put the headphones on its was the you know plug it in old days you know a take off to another time zone that's what I talk about hey dr.jay I'm flying with you all right
The original bass player Eddie Gagliardi was my next door neighbor in the projects in Brooklyn. I used to hear him practicing to the songs of the day like Zeppelin, the Who and Beatles. He was a huge McCartney fan and that is why he played left handed and chose the Rickenbacker. They moved away and a few years later I was working in the record department in a local store and saw this album cover and his picture on the cover. This was his dream to be in a band like this.
Their ballad "Waiting For a Girl Like You" was a *monster* hit, stayed in the Top 5 for nearly 3 months back in 1981. One of the biggest hits of that year. Give it a listen, you won't be disappointed.
Yep, 10 weeks at #2! I still remember the week Olivia Newton-John finally fell out of #1. She was like 3 or 4. I thought FINALLY, Foreigner is going to hit #1! Then as Casey Kasem was commenting on the #1 songs on other charts (as he was getting ready to play #2) I heard the keyboard chord starting up in the background. I was like "NO WAY!!!" LOL! In its 10th week at #2, Hall & Oates jumped over it.
The 70s ushered in the new wave of great musicians to replace the 60s greats With bands like Foriegner, Boston, Ted Nuggent , Zz Top, Fleetwood mac, the Eagles Van Halen, ACDC, Journey, REO Speedwagon and so many more !
@@BillGraper actually saw Foreigner in concert right before they had the Jukebox Hero and all that it was right before that good concert good concert Lou Lou Gramm yeah alright he's a he's a good one indeed and yes indeed brother
BTW, the second guy from the right side is instrumentalist Ian McDonald who passed away several weeks ago. He was also a founding member of King Crimson. Ian had a big impact on their first three albums. RIP.
"Cold as Ice" and "Hot Blooded" are a must listen. "Feels like the first time" is off their first album and was a hit. Foreigner went on to have great success in the 80s with "Juke Box Hero", "Waiting For a Girl Like You", etc.
Zack Group Kansas Kansas yes indeed Kansas they had it going on they was a miracle and you know they brought them Miracles they brought them out of nowhere that's the way you do it and that's the best miracles of all when they come out of nowhere that's the song I like to hear is Miracles out of nowhere and yes it's by Kansas hello Brothers
This song holds a very special place in my heart and mind. I lost my brother to a drunk driver when he was in the Air Force in California. He used to pick me up from school sometimes and we would drive in the country. He had this cassette and I loved this song so much, I kept saying "play it again" over and over while we smoked funny little cigarettes, *wink* *wink*. I miss him every day and I'll play this song and smile. I cherish the memories. Sorry for the long post. 🙏✌🌸
Got to meet lead singer Lou Gramm at a book signing in Rochester, NY about 9 years back. He told stories with the co-writer of the book and performed songs (Foreigner & his solo work) with his Lou Gramm band. At the end we got to meet him and get our book signed (his life story). Also got to see him with Foreigner in 1993. One of my all time favorites.
Another great ballad by Foreigner is the hauntingly beautiful "Waiting for a Girl Like You," which was No. 2 for 10 weeks back in 1981-82. It was kept out of the No. 1 spot by Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" for nine of those 10 weeks and by Hall and Oates' "I Can't Go for That" the final week.
I love Starrider. Ian brought the progressive rock flavour to their sound. Then Robert Lange produced the 4 album and told them to become a 4 piece with a rockier edge. Ian once replied to a comment of mine, and clearly expressed how bitter he is to this day. I often wonder what they could have produced as a 6 piece band. Their first album remains a favourite of mine. I absolutely love all their music though.
Little surprised you didn't comment on maybe the greatest all time rock vocalist. His ability to convey gut wrenching emotion is almost next to none. Also, his lyrics are poetic. They paint a picture and tell a story like very few imo. Lou’s word selection and phrasing is very unique as well. Other must listen songs include Double Vision, Hot Blooded, Blue Morning, Blue Day, Head Games, Cold as Ice and Break it Up. And don't forget about the deep cut listens, Love on the Telephone, Rev the Red Line, I'm Gonna Win and Don’t Let Go.
I think Double Vision is one of the best rock songs ever. There's just no box it doesn't check! Always love listening to old favorites with you guys--makes me hear them with "new ears"!
"Hot Blooded" is arguably Foreigner's biggest hit, but they have a number of huge records. Would love to have more reactions to Foreigner here. You guys always 'make me smile,' not only with your reactions, but with your attitudes, your personalities and your family interactions. Thanks for your channel.
RIP Ian McDonald of Foreigner and King Crimson fame. I thought you may have been playing this because of his passing Feb 11 of this year. Great song, many more to choose from. Definitely get Cold As Ice. Some good synth , piano and guitar and more amazing vocals.
They might even want to try "Starrider" off this album, since they seemed to like the spacey kind of sound of the keyboard playing. Lou's voice is top 10 for me, and Mick Jones is a very smart guitar player, as well as being an excellent record producer (5150, among others).
This was their first hit which was followed by Cold As Ice and Long Long Way from Home...all from their awesome self-titled debut album. Other great tunes from that album were Starrider, I Need You, and Headknocker. I fell in love with them immediately when this album came out during my senior year of high school.
@@magicdestinations After I made my post I realized I had forgotten to mention Damage Is Done and At War With The World. During the '02 tour(Lou's last year fronting the band) they played AWWTW at the Trump Marina show in Atlantic City and I couldn't believe it and I was thrilled....it smoked!
This was Foreigner's first hit single from their debut album. The second single released off the same album, and also a big hit on the radio back in the day was Cold As Ice. Their second album, Double Vision, also produced a couple of killer radio hits in Double Vision & Hot Blooded.
In 2010, "Feels Like the First Time" was re-recorded to be included in the rhythm game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. The song appears at the end of the 2012 film Magic Mike and was also used during the Riff Medley by the Treblemakers in the movie Pitch Perfect. It was also featured in the 2013 film Anchorman 2, the 2017 film I, Tonya, and the end credits of the 2021 film Eternals. A heavily-edited version appears in the 2020 Netflix movie Spenser Confidential.
They did both crappy 1980s #1 hits. No *ACTUAL* Speedwagon (1970s, preferably written by Gary Richrath rather than Cronin, and live so you get the extended solos), though. Even though I've begged and begged and begged. "Golden Country" "Ridin' the Storm Out' "Son of a Poor Man" "157 Riverside Avenue" "Like You Do" (you can do a concert from 1979/1980, where they open with "Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight" and follow up with this) And yes, "Roll with the Changes" and "Time for Me to Fly". Cronin did write some good songs. My luck, we'll get "Keep the Fire Burning", though. Sorry, folks.
YES, YES YES!!! Foreigner is a Band Like Bad Company. My High School Playlist. WOW, I Love Yall so much, You make me smile everyday. Thank You Jay and Amber. Listen to Head Games, omg, I just went blank. Ha ha ha. I'm gonna go through my Playlist and email you some songs. A Jazzy Pat Benatar, Yes I said Jazz Jay!! Horns Bass, piano, bongos and all that Jazz. Most ppl don't know she did a jazz song. I'm gonna send you a list Amber, that will Blow Your Mind. you've never heard of most I'm gonna send so I hope they make it to your reactions. Much Love from California Kat ❤
So glad y'all are doing another Foreigner song. One of my all time favorite bands. You guys have barely scratched the surface of their great songs. At least 10 more to react too.
Foreigner is a GREAT band. You should listen to "Cold as Ice" (reminds me of my x-wife) and "Hot Blooded" (current wife of 33 years). Two of their great songs. Love you guys, one of the best channels on RUclips!
This is possibly one of the best unintentionally funny comments I've ever seen. I'm glad your current wife fits the "Hot Blooded" song, and congrats on 33years.
original lead singer Lou Gramm is from my home town of Rochester NY....Many of the songs were about the City and his teen age years growing up here....one of the best rock singers ever...top 10 for sure...thanks
This song was their first hit which was followed by Cold As Ice and then Long Long Way From Home....all from their outstanding debut album. The entire album is great and although not released as singles tunes such as Damage Is Done, Headknocker, Starrider, At War With The World, and I Need You are soooo darn good.
Foreigner is one of my all-time favorites. First rock concert I ever saw was Foreigner for the Double Vision tour at the CNE in Toronto in 1978. Been a fan ever since. RIP Ian MacDonald, founding member, who just passed away a few weeks ago. Lou Gramm had one of the best voices in rock ever! The late '70s had to be the best era in rock.
The memories on this, whoa. First date (ever) chaperoned by our mutual friend, playing pool and discussing how much we all wanted to go to this concert. I couldn’t have been older than 17. Cold as Ice is better, imo. Or it’s wrapped up with more high school memories.
That is the first song I heard from Foreigner, great tune and was the beginning of a great run by them. Very talented band, with a great and varied catalog, Lou Graham has a great Rock Voice. From the same album do Cold as Ice. Enjoy! 🎵
"I Want to Know What Love Is" was NOT their only popular ballad. They also had "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and "I Don't Want To Live Without You". Both songs are excellent.
Foreigner does have another ballad, and it's from the early 90s. It's called I DON'T WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU. You wouldn't even know you were listening to Foreigner, since it's such a mellow song. However, it's one of the sweetest love songs EVER - it was the song my husband and I danced to at our wedding. PLEASE REACT to it soon! Thanks! ✌💖
"Long long way from home" is the foreigner song you turn the volume up so hard so your belly vibrates as you sing along, kinda like that scene from back to the future when Marty blows out the speakers ramping the power up. All masculine intensity
This is Foreigner's first chart single it peaked at No. 4 and it charted March 26, 1977 and they had hits up to 1995; some of there other hits Cold As Ice, Hot Blooded, Double Vision, Dirty White Boy, Waiting For A Girl Like You, That Was Yesterday, Say You Will, I Don't Want To Live Without You.
This song came from Foreigner's first album, self titled "Foreigner", in 1977. It was their debut single and their first hit. Foreigner's follow up albums have great songs as well and definitely worth looking into. This song really takes me back. I was 16 years old and hanging out, down the street with my friends, wondering how we were going to kill time lol. Thanks for this video reaction!
They released this in March 1977 and singles kept dropping all through that year. It was one of the albums I got for Christmas that year. There were so many hits; feels like the first time, cold as ice, long long way from home, woman oh woman, head knocker. Everyone is still just as good as the day with they were brand-new on the radio.
Foreigner was a hard rockin band but their biggest commercial hits were actually two ballads: I Want To Know What Love Is, and Waiting For A Girl Like You.
This song takes me back to the 1970’s. I was 14 or 15 and my favorite tv show James at 15 had the best soundtrack for a tv series, and one of those songs was Foreigner’s “It Feels Like the First Time” and it just woke me up inside, hearing that song the first time. ❤😃 Now I’m 57. Those were wonderful memories. ❤ Thanks for reacting to this song. I love it so much.
That was the golden era of song writing, musicianship, and originality. They did not watch youtubes to learn how to coot each other. They sat in rooms for years and played for years at joints and establishments looking into audiences and how they felt. Today's musicians are way to impatient and lack depth. That era was about spending years on songs until it was perfect. They also created different. They did not pull random tracks and lay down a song. They played together until it was right. It will never be the same again
Lou Gramm is something else, and Foreigner helped launch some serious careers. During the recording of their track "Urgent", they tapped a studio musician to lay down the keyboards. That musician would later use the royalties from that hit song to launch his own solo career and a HUGE hit of his own just a few years later called "She Blinded Me With Science" - none other than Thomas Dolby! ;-)
Hell yes! This band was fire in the late 70s- early 80s! I still remember getting a cassette of HEAD GAMES for my 10th birthday. You guys should check out Foreigner's badass songs DIRTY WHITE BOY and HOT-BLOODED!! 🤘
Gosh I love the music of the 70's and 80's! Actual vocal talents, electrical instruments, synthesizers, and on top of that all the artistic and diverse individuals, that made it such a rich time in music history. 🤩
I was 17 when this came out! It was their first hit! Dennis Elliott the drummer lived in my girlfriend’s neighborhood, and we knew they were gonna be a hit! Sooo awesome! Those were the days!! Love Foreigner!!!
There use to be a lot of t.v. commercials in the early 80's for Foreigner and the new album they had coming out. Instantly I was hooked by the music quality from those commercials.
Founding member Ian McDonald (Keyboards Saxophone) he was an original member of king crimson Just passed away a few weeks ago Mick Jones (Guitarist)came from the band Spooky Tooth with Gary Wright As foreigner came into the 80s They became more radio friendly They had hits
One of my favorite bands in the 70's and I was lucky enough to see them in concert in 1978 California Jam 2 with Heart and Tom Petty I think and Stevie Nicks and Eddie Money, it was amazing!! Waiting for a Girl like You is one of my favorites, thank you so very much for sharing this awesome video, great reactions 😊💓🤘✌️
I’m not sure who got the idea to tell you that “I Want To Know What Love Is” was Foreigner’s first ballad, because their first ballad (or power ballad) was “Waiting For A Girl Like You” from the same album that featured “Juke Box Hero” and “Urgent” (Foreigner 4). “Waiting For A Girl Like You” set a record of spending 10 weeks at #2 on the chart without ever reaching #1 - kept out first by Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical”, then Daryl Hall & John Oats’ “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”. This chart performance prompted the record company to ask Foreigner to try to repeat it - which led to “I Want To Know What Love Is”, which is Foreigner’s only #1 song.
Soul Doctor is a kick-a$$ tune, particularly Mick's roaring guitar solo in the middle. That's Foreigner to me, NOT the power ballads they became known for.
First album is the best.Amazing. His previous band - Black Sheep - had gotten a record deal was suppose to be opening band for KISS in 1975. Trying to get to 1ST concert their equipment was destroyed. They couldn't afford more equipment, instruments. Record co.wouldn't put up money for them to buy equipmt.With no equip. the band broke up intenting to get back together later.In meantime Mike Jones,British lead guitarist wanted to create new rock band w/his control.Mike saw tape of Black Sheep a year after Lou gave it to him. He listened to a hundred singers but couldn't find what he wanted. Heard Lou,s singing,said that's what I want. Called Lou who was doing lawn work in Rodchester, NY, asked him if he was interested.Lou called Black Sheep members & asked what they thought of him trying out, he wanted to keep Black Sheep together if possible. They said go for it, with no prospects & not wanting to hold him back.They were close & grew up together wanting rock music careers Lou went to NYC, Mike gave him lyrics to Mike's new songs he would make demos of for record companies. Lou with hardly any time to prepare performed them in first tryouts almost as they would later be recorded on the album. He blew them away. Mike knew he had hit the jack pot. And Lou is one of the sweetest, most sincere person with no ego. He was originally a drummer. He really only started singing early bands as a back up singer while drumming.
Foreigner had a great run of albums and hits I was lucky to see them open for Ted Nugent and Lynyrd Skynyrd with REO Speedwagon in Anaheim Stadium back in the good old days, the 70s lol
R.I.P. Ian McDonald, original Foreigner band member who passed away March 2. Better known as one who helped to form King Crimson and is credited with being one of the founders of progressive rock. Very underappreciated musician.
Can't beat the original singer Lou Gramm. Mick Jones wrote "Feels Like the First Time" while putting together the band. It was written when coming out of his marriage & the changes in his life. Eventually meeting his new wife, moving to America & beginning a new life.
Please please please do ... Break It Up You won't regret it!! Lou's voice!! Awesome that you are digging into Foreigner... Love it!! @Rob Squad Reactions
@@ReinhardScheibe I agree! I believe it transitioned over into his solo stuff too!! "Here I Come Ready or Not" and "Midnight Blue" also show off the upper most registers of Lou's phenomenal voice! 👍
When Foreigner released their first album, I was sold. I saw them in concert in 1978, tickets were $7.50 (I thought it was high), but they put on a great show. I've been a fan since day one. Lou Gramm has one of the best voices in rock history.
Their replacement singer is not bad and they are touring this summer. This is the summer nostalgia season. Literally every group that ever had a hit the past 50 years are on the road this summer, but tickets are a lot more than 7.50 now. Ridiculous prices
I saw them in concert on the tour for Head Games and I agree they were terrific. Those first 4 albums were just killer.
I saw them in Seattle for that tour. And for a few after that.
And those cool hard tickets you could buy at local head shops, local record stores and by sleeping out…..
@@yaimavol Kelly Hansen is the bomb! Saw them at the Palais here in Melbourne years ago. Close your eyes and you would think it is Lou.
Foreigner and Boston put out perfect albums as their debuts. Just can’t go wrong.
Agreed, as did Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their debut album "Pronounced" spawned songs they would play their entire career such as Simple Man, Tuesday's Gone, I Ain't The One, Things Goin' On, Mississippi Kid, Gimme Three Steps, and the iconic rock anthem Freebird.
100%
Yesssah.
Every song but that’s what you got back then Bad Company ‘s first album and several others
@Vern Sherris the first 3 Bad Co albums were all outstanding Run with The Pack and then Straight Shooter not really a bad song on them. Foreigner was much like that too
“Only ballad”??????? Absolutely not! Listen to songs “Waiting for a girl like you,” which came before “i want to know what love is.” Also “I don’t want to live without you,” is amazing!!!!
I was gonna say whoever said "I Want To Know What Love Is" was their only ballad don't really know Foreigner very well. The two biggest hits they had were ballads.
Waiting For A Girl Like You is my favorite song by them along with Urgent!💘
Yes I agree. My favorite is I've Been Waiting For A Gril Like You
Or "Fool For You Anyway" off this same album.
I remember as a kid when this album was out I put some headphones on and listen to Star Rider Star Rider yes indeed and I go into another time song brother
Next one has to be "Cold As Ice" or "Hot Blooded", in fact, those make a good twofer!
Sorry, they cannot coexist, as they are in opposite ends of the temperature spectrum!
Cold as Ice for sure!
As a kid I used to get this album out here and put Star Rider on Star Rider yes that's the song called Star Rider and I put the headphones on its was the you know plug it in old days you know a take off to another time zone that's what I talk about hey dr.jay I'm flying with you all right
Twofer Tuesdays should become a thing here.
And then, maybe Double Vision
I still cannot believe this band is NOT in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!! They must have tinkled in somebody's Cheerios.
They were inducted this year!!!
The original bass player Eddie Gagliardi was my next door neighbor in the projects in Brooklyn. I used to hear him practicing to the songs of the day like Zeppelin, the Who and Beatles. He was a huge McCartney fan and that is why he played left handed and chose the Rickenbacker. They moved away and a few years later I was working in the record department in a local store and saw this album cover and his picture on the cover. This was his dream to be in a band like this.
Shame he's only on the first two records. When they got Pete Willis then ditched Ian MacDonald and Al Greenwood it was all downhill.
@@markc5771 I think you meant to say Rick Wills.
"Long, Long Way from Home" is Foreigner at their shredding best.
Oh I forgot about that one. High school memories.
This is true
YES it's my fave of their many awesome songs!!!
Right on brother
Their ballad "Waiting For a Girl Like You" was a *monster* hit, stayed in the Top 5 for nearly 3 months back in 1981. One of the biggest hits of that year. Give it a listen, you won't be disappointed.
Love seeing The Big Chicken! :-)
Yep, 10 weeks at #2! I still remember the week Olivia Newton-John finally fell out of #1. She was like 3 or 4. I thought FINALLY, Foreigner is going to hit #1! Then as Casey Kasem was commenting on the #1 songs on other charts (as he was getting ready to play #2) I heard the keyboard chord starting up in the background. I was like "NO WAY!!!" LOL! In its 10th week at #2, Hall & Oates jumped over it.
I agree...waiting on a girl like you was definately my FAVORITE of all their songs
The 70s ushered in the new wave of great musicians to replace the 60s greats With bands like Foriegner, Boston, Ted Nuggent , Zz Top, Fleetwood mac, the Eagles Van Halen, ACDC, Journey, REO Speedwagon and so many more !
@@BillGraper actually saw Foreigner in concert right before they had the Jukebox Hero and all that it was right before that good concert good concert Lou Lou Gramm yeah alright he's a he's a good one indeed and yes indeed brother
BTW, the second guy from the right side is instrumentalist Ian McDonald who passed away several weeks ago. He was also a founding member of King Crimson. Ian had a big impact on their first three albums. RIP.
"I Want to Know What Love Is" is not their only OR best ballad. You've GOT to hear "Waiting for a Girl Like You"!!!!
"Cold as Ice" and "Hot Blooded" are a must listen. "Feels like the first time" is off their first album and was a hit. Foreigner went on to have great success in the 80s with "Juke Box Hero", "Waiting For a Girl Like You", etc.
"Dirty White Boy" 👍🤘
YES!!!!!
Lou Gramm that was the singer of Foreigner he could sing he sure could Lou dog was a dog real right that double date on Saturday night alright
Zack Group Kansas Kansas yes indeed Kansas they had it going on they was a miracle and you know they brought them Miracles they brought them out of nowhere that's the way you do it and that's the best miracles of all when they come out of nowhere that's the song I like to hear is Miracles out of nowhere and yes it's by Kansas hello Brothers
This 70s band was so big in the 70s when they came out ,, This songs from 1978 ,, Man i miss THEM 70s
This song holds a very special place in my heart and mind. I lost my brother to a drunk driver when he was in the Air Force in California. He used to pick me up from school sometimes and we would drive in the country. He had this cassette and I loved this song so much, I kept saying "play it again" over and over while we smoked funny little cigarettes, *wink* *wink*. I miss him every day and I'll play this song and smile. I cherish the memories. Sorry for the long post. 🙏✌🌸
Great memory,I believe your brother is with you in spirit,and especially when you play this song!
@@maryannturton9830 thanks. I believe that too 🙏❤
Got to meet lead singer Lou Gramm at a book signing in Rochester, NY about 9 years back. He told stories with the co-writer of the book and performed songs (Foreigner & his solo work) with his Lou Gramm band. At the end we got to meet him and get our book signed (his life story). Also got to see him with Foreigner in 1993. One of my all time favorites.
From the same album: "Long Long Way From Home" "Cold as Ice" and an underarrated gem: "Headknocker"
"Headknocker" is a hidden gem. How about "Blinded by Science" or "Women"
@@andrewnichols3057 Definitely "Women" as well as "The Modern Day" and "Blue Morning Blue Day"
@@andrewnichols3057 OMG I forgot about headknocker love all their songs
Another great ballad by Foreigner is the hauntingly beautiful "Waiting for a Girl Like You," which was No. 2 for 10 weeks back in 1981-82. It was kept out of the No. 1 spot by Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" for nine of those 10 weeks and by Hall and Oates' "I Can't Go for That" the final week.
Dirty White Boy, Cold As Ice, Star Rider, Hot Blooded. So many great hit songs. Definitely dive deeper guys!👍👍
I love Starrider. Ian brought the progressive rock flavour to their sound. Then Robert Lange produced the 4 album and told them to become a 4 piece with a rockier edge. Ian once replied to a comment of mine, and clearly expressed how bitter he is to this day. I often wonder what they could have produced as a 6 piece band. Their first album remains a favourite of mine. I absolutely love all their music though.
I cannot believe people haven't said double vision
FOREIGNER: "Dirty White Boy" "Head Games" "Double Vision" are bangers!
Little surprised you didn't comment on maybe the greatest all time rock vocalist. His ability to convey gut wrenching emotion is almost next to none. Also, his lyrics are poetic. They paint a picture and tell a story like very few imo. Lou’s word selection and phrasing is very unique as well. Other must listen songs include Double Vision, Hot Blooded, Blue Morning, Blue Day, Head Games, Cold as Ice and Break it Up. And don't forget about the deep cut listens, Love on the Telephone, Rev the Red Line, I'm Gonna Win and Don’t Let Go.
all of these songs! ⬆
I think Double Vision is one of the best rock songs ever. There's just no box it doesn't check! Always love listening to old favorites with you guys--makes me hear them with "new ears"!
And it doesn’t have a guitar solo.
Foreigner has another ballad called “I’ve been waiting for a girl like you” beautiful!,
"Hot Blooded" is arguably Foreigner's biggest hit, but they have a number of huge records. Would love to have more reactions to Foreigner here. You guys always 'make me smile,' not only with your reactions, but with your attitudes, your personalities and your family interactions. Thanks for your channel.
First time hearing it my ass
That was the first 8-track tape I bought when I bought my 71 Camaro. Those were some good times!
RIP Ian McDonald of Foreigner and King Crimson fame. I thought you may have been playing this because of his passing Feb 11 of this year. Great song, many more to choose from. Definitely get Cold As Ice. Some good synth , piano and guitar and more amazing vocals.
They might even want to try "Starrider" off this album, since they seemed to like the spacey kind of sound of the keyboard playing. Lou's voice is top 10 for me, and Mick Jones is a very smart guitar player, as well as being an excellent record producer (5150, among others).
Foreigner is my all-time favorite band---"Jukebox Hero" is a favorite, by them!!!
They already reacted to it.
@@jp3813: I know, thanks---I heard them say that---I was just saying "me too", cuz they said they liked it!
Nope keep the 70s coming Like this 70s song ,,,,,,ALL IN FUN
This was their first hit which was followed by Cold As Ice and Long Long Way from Home...all from their awesome self-titled debut album. Other great tunes from that album were Starrider, I Need You, and Headknocker. I fell in love with them immediately when this album came out during my senior year of high school.
No body mentioned Headknocker till you did.......a highly under rated song. A true banger!
@@magicdestinations After I made my post I realized I had forgotten to mention Damage Is Done and At War With The World. During the '02 tour(Lou's last year fronting the band) they played AWWTW at the Trump Marina show in Atlantic City and I couldn't believe it and I was thrilled....it smoked!
This was Foreigner's first hit single from their debut album. The second single released off the same album, and also a big hit on the radio back in the day was Cold As Ice. Their second album, Double Vision, also produced a couple of killer radio hits in Double Vision & Hot Blooded.
Another great song by Foreigner is "StarRider" !!
I believe it was used in a car commercial here in Canada 🇨🇦 a few years ago. Lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦
In 2010, "Feels Like the First Time" was re-recorded to be included in the rhythm game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.
The song appears at the end of the 2012 film Magic Mike and was also used during the Riff Medley by the Treblemakers in the movie Pitch Perfect. It was also featured in the 2013 film Anchorman 2, the 2017 film I, Tonya, and the end credits of the 2021 film Eternals. A heavily-edited version appears in the 2020 Netflix movie Spenser Confidential.
4 times Foreigner and still no REO Speedwagon. PLEASE PLEASE Roll with The Changes and Time For Me To Fly. I'm going to keep asking 😉🙏😁
Some Gary please!
Gotta second this request. And add Take it On The Run… which might actually be my favorite of all.
They did both crappy 1980s #1 hits. No *ACTUAL* Speedwagon (1970s, preferably written by Gary Richrath rather than Cronin, and live so you get the extended solos), though. Even though I've begged and begged and begged.
"Golden Country"
"Ridin' the Storm Out'
"Son of a Poor Man"
"157 Riverside Avenue"
"Like You Do" (you can do a concert from 1979/1980, where they open with "Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight" and follow up with this)
And yes, "Roll with the Changes" and "Time for Me to Fly". Cronin did write some good songs.
My luck, we'll get "Keep the Fire Burning", though. Sorry, folks.
First album is by far their best
I agree .. Foreigner 4 was a close second.
Love this and "Blue Morning, Blue Day".
YES, YES YES!!! Foreigner is a Band Like Bad Company. My High School Playlist. WOW, I Love Yall so much, You make me smile everyday. Thank You Jay and Amber. Listen to Head Games, omg, I just went blank. Ha ha ha. I'm gonna go through my Playlist and email you some songs. A Jazzy Pat Benatar, Yes I said Jazz Jay!! Horns Bass, piano, bongos and all that Jazz. Most ppl don't know she did a jazz song. I'm gonna send you a list Amber, that will Blow Your Mind. you've never heard of most I'm gonna send so I hope they make it to your reactions. Much Love from California Kat ❤
Foreign does have another ballad. “Waiting for a girl like you” one of my favs from them.
So glad y'all are doing another Foreigner song. One of my all time favorite bands. You guys have barely scratched the surface of their great songs. At least 10 more to react too.
Foreigner is a GREAT band. You should listen to "Cold as Ice" (reminds me of my x-wife) and "Hot Blooded" (current wife of 33 years). Two of their great songs. Love you guys, one of the best channels on RUclips!
Does that make you the "Dirty White Boy " ? 👍👊🙋♂️
This is possibly one of the best unintentionally funny comments I've ever seen. I'm glad your current wife fits the "Hot Blooded" song, and congrats on 33years.
@@merlball8520 Thanks.
original lead singer Lou Gramm is from my home town of Rochester NY....Many of the songs were about the City and his teen age years growing up here....one of the best rock singers ever...top 10 for sure...thanks
Rochester native here also!
Rev on the red line. Killer song about Rochester
Also a Rochester native grew up on the east side saw lou and black sheep at the penny arcade years ago
Also a Rochester native grew up on the east side saw lou and black sheep at the penny arcade years ago
One of those songs where, even if you haven’t heard it in a decade or more, you remember the words and the phrasing.
This song was their first hit which was followed by Cold As Ice and then Long Long Way From Home....all from their outstanding debut album. The entire album is great and although not released as singles tunes such as Damage Is Done, Headknocker, Starrider, At War With The World, and I Need You are soooo darn good.
After this, it turns into "Long Long Way From Home", which becomes "Blue Morning" and then "Cold As Ice" I suppose.
ANY OF THEIR 70s is fantastic period,
Foreigner is one of my all-time favorites. First rock concert I ever saw was Foreigner for the Double Vision tour at the CNE in Toronto in 1978. Been a fan ever since. RIP Ian MacDonald, founding member, who just passed away a few weeks ago. Lou Gramm had one of the best voices in rock ever! The late '70s had to be the best era in rock.
yeeeeepppers70s EASY
God bless you bro 🙏🏼👍🏻💞
The memories on this, whoa. First date (ever) chaperoned by our mutual friend, playing pool and discussing how much we all wanted to go to this concert. I couldn’t have been older than 17. Cold as Ice is better, imo. Or it’s wrapped up with more high school memories.
I’ve Been Waiting For A Girl Like You is another ballad
And it is SMOOTH. Man!
I saw them on the Four tour. What an awesome band. Lou Gramm has one of the best rock voices ever.
Blue Morning, Blue Day
1978 another of their many hits
My favorite Foreigner song is I'm a fool for you anyways!!
YES!!! Blue Morning, Blue Day kicks too!! Would love to see them react to that one and to Break It Up!! Those both really showcase Lou!! 🙂👍
That is the first song I heard from Foreigner, great tune and was the beginning of a great run by them. Very talented band, with a great and varied catalog, Lou Graham has a great Rock Voice. From the same album do Cold as Ice. Enjoy! 🎵
Obviously it’s the first song from Forieigner lol that you heard
It was there first song release
Long Long Way From Home was my first favorite Foreigner song
Cold as ice, double vision, hot blooded, head games ,dirty white boy are some overlooked gems from Foreigner.
"I Want to Know What Love Is" was NOT their only popular ballad. They also had "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and "I Don't Want To Live Without You". Both songs are excellent.
But the difference is: "Waiting for a Girl Like You" doesn't suck. :P
Foreigner does have another ballad, and it's from the early 90s. It's called I DON'T WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU. You wouldn't even know you were listening to Foreigner, since it's such a mellow song. However, it's one of the sweetest love songs EVER - it was the song my husband and I danced to at our wedding. PLEASE REACT to it soon! Thanks! ✌💖
"Long long way from home" is the foreigner song you turn the volume up so hard so your belly vibrates as you sing along, kinda like that scene from back to the future when Marty blows out the speakers ramping the power up. All masculine intensity
This is Foreigner's first chart single it peaked at No. 4 and it charted March 26, 1977 and they had hits up to 1995; some of there other hits Cold As Ice, Hot Blooded, Double Vision, Dirty White Boy, Waiting For A Girl Like You, That Was Yesterday, Say You Will, I Don't Want To Live Without You.
This song came from Foreigner's first album, self titled "Foreigner", in 1977. It was their debut single and their first hit. Foreigner's follow up albums have great songs as well and definitely worth looking into. This song really takes me back. I was 16 years old and hanging out, down the street with my friends, wondering how we were going to kill time lol. Thanks for this video reaction!
They released this in March 1977 and singles kept dropping all through that year. It was one of the albums I got for Christmas that year. There were so many hits; feels like the first time, cold as ice, long long way from home, woman oh woman, head knocker. Everyone is still just as good as the day with they were brand-new on the radio.
RECORDED IN 1976 4 years be fore the 80s not even close to the 80s
Foreigner was a hard rockin band but their biggest commercial hits were actually two ballads: I Want To Know What Love Is, and Waiting For A Girl Like You.
One of my all time favorite bands! Amazing music
Lou's voice has always been one of the best ever
Oh my, was Foreigner( and Journey and Styx)enormously popular back in high school in the early 80s. Foreigner rocks !
This song takes me back to the 1970’s. I was 14 or 15 and my favorite tv show James at 15 had the best soundtrack for a tv series, and one of those songs was Foreigner’s “It Feels Like the First Time” and it just woke me up inside, hearing that song the first time. ❤😃
Now I’m 57. Those were wonderful memories. ❤
Thanks for reacting to this song. I love it so much.
That was the golden era of song writing, musicianship, and originality. They did not watch youtubes to learn how to coot each other. They sat in rooms for years and played for years at joints and establishments looking into audiences and how they felt.
Today's musicians are way to impatient and lack depth. That era was about spending years on songs until it was perfect.
They also created different. They did not pull random tracks and lay down a song. They played together until it was right.
It will never be the same again
Much love for Lou Gramm, the ONLY lead singer of Foreigner. ❤️
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Exactly! I saw Foreigner perform live in 1982 and 1998. Foreigner without Lou is like the Stones without Mick, it's just another cover band...
I agree with everyone who said you should do "Waiting For A Girl Like You". It really showcases Lou's voice in the chorus.
If Foreigner plays near you, GO! Yes, it only has an original member playing sometimes, but they still rock and put on a great show.
Lou Gramm is something else, and Foreigner helped launch some serious careers. During the recording of their track "Urgent", they tapped a studio musician to lay down the keyboards. That musician would later use the royalties from that hit song to launch his own solo career and a HUGE hit of his own just a few years later called "She Blinded Me With Science" - none other than Thomas Dolby! ;-)
I love how you guys listen and absorb the music you are Listening to. The best bands sing “stories” and write and perform them the best
Hell yes! This band was fire in the late 70s- early 80s! I still remember getting a cassette of HEAD GAMES for my 10th birthday. You guys should check out Foreigner's badass songs DIRTY WHITE BOY and HOT-BLOODED!! 🤘
THIS was THE First Foreigner song I ever heard too! and still think it's their best song!
Gosh I love the music of the 70's and 80's! Actual vocal talents, electrical instruments, synthesizers, and on top of that all the artistic and diverse
individuals, that made it such a rich time in music history. 🤩
Ya but this was 70s It was fantastic being a teen in the 70s
No way 70s only ...
I was 17 when this came out! It was their first hit! Dennis Elliott the drummer lived in my girlfriend’s neighborhood, and we knew they were gonna be a hit! Sooo awesome! Those were the days!! Love Foreigner!!!
There use to be a lot of t.v. commercials in the early 80's for Foreigner and the new album they had coming out. Instantly I was hooked by the music quality from those commercials.
I got to see them when I was 12 (1984) with my momma and I fell in love with ROCK!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
“I Don’t Want To Live Without You” & “That Was Yesterday” are also ballads by Foreigner.
Can't listen to Foreigners first album without listening to "Star Rider"
Starrider is a brilliant and underappreciated song.
Long long way from home as well
A flute solo? No.
I had requested them to listen to STARRIDER around 5 months ago
@@Markogleby Don't think they were on their "space music" kick back then. Maybe now they'll give it a go.
I have seen it mentioned before, but Waiting for a Girl Like You is terrific!
loooooved Foreigner at this time...
So many great songs. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. One of the greatest Rock and Roll Bands ever
Besides “I Want To Know What Love Is” another great ballad by Foreigner is “Waiting For A Girl Like You”.
Founding member Ian McDonald
(Keyboards Saxophone) he was an original member of king crimson
Just passed away a few weeks ago
Mick Jones (Guitarist)came from the band Spooky Tooth with Gary
Wright
As foreigner came into the 80s
They became more radio friendly
They had hits
OMG... That's the first I heard of Ian leaving us. He was amazing.
Fantastic song. I love Foreigner! 🌺✌️
Love Foreigner! Great band.
One of my favorite bands in the 70's and I was lucky enough to see them in concert in 1978 California Jam 2 with Heart and Tom Petty I think and Stevie Nicks and Eddie Money, it was amazing!! Waiting for a Girl like You is one of my favorites, thank you so very much for sharing this awesome video, great reactions 😊💓🤘✌️
The first two Foreigner albums don't have a bad song on them. Headknocker is a tough-worded rocker. I love Lou Gramm's voice.
Try cold as ice
What's the bad song on the 3rd album???
Foreigner is simply brilliant. Loved seeing you get taken by the spacy ride and the drums! Please send love to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine!!
"Waiting For A Girl Like You", "Hot Blooded", "Head Games", "Cold As Ice"... You gotta react to these Foreigner songs!!!😀😀
Yes all 3 70s ONLY
I’m not sure who got the idea to tell you that “I Want To Know What Love Is” was Foreigner’s first ballad, because their first ballad (or power ballad) was “Waiting For A Girl Like You” from the same album that featured “Juke Box Hero” and “Urgent” (Foreigner 4). “Waiting For A Girl Like You” set a record of spending 10 weeks at #2 on the chart without ever reaching #1 - kept out first by Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical”, then Daryl Hall & John Oats’ “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”. This chart performance prompted the record company to ask Foreigner to try to repeat it - which led to “I Want To Know What Love Is”, which is Foreigner’s only #1 song.
You have to do "Cold As Ice". It might be their best constructed song.
So many reasons they've always been my favorite band. And congrats guys on getting in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Way overdue!
Mick Jones is an outstanding guitarist and songwriter. His solos are works of art and perfectly complimented Lou Gramm's vocals.
Foreigner is always good for some great listening. Some others from them to check out: "Hot Blooded", "Double Vision", "Cold As Ice", "Soul Doctor".
Soul Doctor is a kick-a$$ tune, particularly Mick's roaring guitar solo in the middle. That's Foreigner to me, NOT the power ballads they became known for.
Double Vision is a song by them that is strong rocking from the get go and has layers in the instrumental work throughout it.
First album is the best.Amazing. His previous band - Black Sheep - had gotten a record deal was suppose to be opening band for KISS in 1975. Trying to get to 1ST concert their equipment was destroyed. They couldn't afford more equipment, instruments. Record co.wouldn't put up money for them to buy equipmt.With no equip. the band broke up intenting to get back together later.In meantime Mike Jones,British lead guitarist wanted to create new rock band w/his control.Mike saw tape of Black Sheep a year after Lou gave it to him. He listened to a hundred singers but couldn't find what he wanted. Heard Lou,s singing,said that's what I want. Called Lou who was doing lawn work in Rodchester, NY, asked him if he was interested.Lou called Black Sheep members & asked what they thought of him trying out, he wanted to keep Black Sheep together if possible. They said go for it, with no prospects & not wanting to hold him back.They were close & grew up together wanting rock music careers Lou went to NYC, Mike gave him lyrics to Mike's new songs he would make demos of for record companies. Lou with hardly any time to prepare performed them in first tryouts almost as they would later be recorded on the album. He blew them away. Mike knew he had hit the jack pot. And Lou is one of the sweetest, most sincere person with no ego. He was originally a drummer. He really only started singing early bands as a back up singer while drumming.
I've seen them twice they are amazing in concert.
Foreigner had a great run of albums and hits I was lucky to see them open for Ted Nugent and Lynyrd Skynyrd with REO Speedwagon in Anaheim Stadium back in the good old days, the 70s lol
Now THAT's a concert!
Another very good one is Cold As Ice
R.I.P. Ian McDonald, original Foreigner band member who passed away March 2. Better known as one who helped to form King Crimson and is credited with being one of the founders of progressive rock. Very underappreciated musician.
Can't beat the original singer Lou Gramm. Mick Jones wrote "Feels Like the First Time" while putting together the band. It was written when coming out of his marriage & the changes in his life. Eventually meeting his new wife, moving to America & beginning a new life.
Please please please do ...
Break It Up
You won't regret it!! Lou's voice!!
Awesome that you are digging into Foreigner... Love it!!
@Rob Squad Reactions
I was just going to suggest that one. Fantastic song
This is actually my Foreigner favourite. Lou Gramm belting it out at his best.
@@ReinhardScheibe I agree! I believe it transitioned over into his solo stuff too!! "Here I Come Ready or Not" and "Midnight Blue" also show off the upper most registers of Lou's phenomenal voice! 👍
So many great songs by this band, DIVE DEEPER, they have such bangers!!!
Another great ballad by Foreigner is "That was yesterday". Lots of power, lots of emotion.
I have always liked Foreigner. One of the best bands ever!!!!