Ronnie Hammond, lead singer graduated from my High School. His brother was my Next-door neighbor at my first apartment and I worked with Ronnie’s wife. Plus loved their music. Especially Ronnie’s voice.
This band has many hidden gems Once you get past So Into You and Imaginary Lover, that everyone wants you to react to, you will find a treasure trove of very good music.
ARS is a great Southern Rock band. A little more mellow than some. The Ballad of Lois Malone, Champagne Jam, I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight, etc. All worthy of your time.
The smoothest Southern Rock band in my opinion. Like bands at the time, Dr. Hook, Pablo Cruise, Player, Exile, and others they had the ability to crossover and appeal to audiences they or their label may not have realized they could reach.
I grew up with the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Was lucky to see them live several times. One of their best songs is “Doraville”, the place I first lived in GA.
Small world they use to practice in the neighborhood of oak cliff subdivision which was behind the street I lived on Johnson Dr you could here them from our back yard. Never got to see them live but it didn’t matter, I could hear them almost every week.
I’m so glad y’all finally got around to this group. I took a girl to an Atlanta Rhythm Section new years eve concert on Dec. 31, 1977. We are still into each other… 46 yrs later! Good vibes…great band!
Nice reaction guys... you will enjoy their hit entitled "Spooky"... there is a groovy feel to the song that is "mysterious" and feel-good-addictive!!! Enjoy🎺🎺🎼🎼 You Might also try Fleetwood Mac - Hypnotized... and Sugarloaf - Green Eyed Lady.
I remember listening to Atlanta Rhythm Section in the 70's. I have always loved their music. They performed at our fair last year. A friend who wasn't even born yet in the 70's went with me and she fell in love with their music that night.
I never get third of this song! It is my favourite of all their hits and by far their most widely known hit. A mega hit Soft Rock single by this Southern Rock band.
Wife here..One of my FAVORITE songs of all time..,I've heard this song classified as "Urban Night Sound" also "Blue Eyed Soul.."Very prevalent mid to late 70's and early 80's...I Adore this sound!!!
So glad you guys liked this group. The late 70's & early 80's were the heyday for blue-eyed soul. This group, along with Ambrosia, Hall & Oates, Player, Boz Skaggs and The Doobie Brothers/Michael McDonald, all had several hits in the genre.
I spent the entire pandemic begging all my favorite reactors to listen to "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight." Maybe you'll be the ones to finally hear me ask? It is the perfect upbeat song about how to keep your head about you when the world is going to hell around you.
When I was 16 we used to go to a small studio in Doraville, GA to listen to them play. Great times. They have a song called Doraville that's pretty good. Please check out another GA band, Mothers Finest from around the same era. Baby love, Piece of the rock, Thank you for the love are worth listening to.
Y’all FINALLY Did some ARS!!!! Not just homeboys, but friends. I was buds with the original crew, serving them Tex-Mex in the 80’s, to jamming with the current lineup with local folks.
Two of their members came from 1960's group "Classics IV". As some have mentioned, ARS have redone Classics IV hit "Spooky". That definitely deserves a good listen! Thanks Guys!
OMG, I didn't realize two of their members came from the Classics IV! My husband and I are musicians and we play "Spooky" -- originally learned it for Halloween, then decided it was too good for one holiday!
LOL. It’s not Atlantic Rhythm Section. It’s the Atlanta Rhythm Section or as we all called them, ARS. My mom & stepdad lived in the same apartment complex as them in the 70’s. Check out their song Doraville. It’s one of the cities in metro Atlanta where the lived.
Great southern rock band from the 70's. They had some great songs such as "Imaginary Lover", "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight", "Large Time" (tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd), "Do It Or Die", "Spooky" etc.
I was a stagehand in the 70's and this was the album that was used for setting up the sound board during that era by many. Rich, thick, variable, rhythms with just a little spicy lead guitar.
This is the first song a couple would play after everyone left the party at their place, on a Friday night. The last guest says goodnight and they pass you a full bottle of your favorite wine to thank you, their hosts, for a great time. Everyone had a BLAST! When it's just.the two of you winding down for beddy-bye time and you agreed to put on the song "Into You." Then for the final nightcap you drink a glass of your favorite, delicious wine, Then you play "Imaginary Lover!" I promise you will have a very enjoyable time.
Great reaction to another stone cold classic. This song always haunted me and captured me on first listening. This was kind of how I felt about my first girlfriend. And I remember dancing with her to this song.
This is a track from their 1976 album "A Rock and Roll Alternative" which is outstanding. Brings back memories of great times in Southern California in the late seventies. The name of the guitarist who impressed Jay is Barry Bailey. By the way, the correct name of the band is, ATLANTA ( as in Georgia) Rhythm Section.
Just saw ARS in Wausau, Wisconsin two weeks ago. Sadly, only one surviving member but they sounded great! Love Champagne Jam, Spooky, Imaginary Lover, and I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight. Great bluesy, southern rock jam band!
And we lost that last surviving member, Dean Daughtry just recently. He wanted to hit the 50 yr mark with ARS, but made it to 49 & retired due to health issues.
Barry Bailey on the solo at the end - maybe one of the most unknown and under-appreciated great guitarists. Thanks so much Jay and Amber for getting into ARS. I'd love to see you do reactions to "Free Spirit", "Indigo Passion" and "While Time Is Left" - none of them often given much exposure like their hits, but they're all great compositions.
I have been recommending this smooth ARS classic for almost a year. I knew you both would thoroughly enjoy. Now to check out Imaginary Lover, Spooky, Champagne Jam and Georgia Rhythm just to name a few.
Will never forget seeing them live close to 45 years ago. It was in 1978, the initial Champaign jam at the then Grant Field in downtown Atlanta. It was just after they released the album of the same name. Bought two $13.50 general admission tickets. It was our second date with my now wife of 43 years. A.R.S. as they were referred to, was the headline band along with The Doobie Brothers, Santana, Mothers Finest, Mose Jones and Eddie Money. I remember it was a hot day in early September. We sat in the grass in the field on a blanket, when we were not standing. Little did we realize at the time that most of those bands would be legendary. Probably the best concert we ever attended.
HEY guys this was their first chart single reached number 5 on Billboard pop singles chart in 1977 their other top ten song is called Imaginary lover In 1978 they had 3 other top 20 singles in later years groups that are similar to them are Climax Blues Band and Pablo cruise keep up the good work guys
One of my favorite southern rock bands. They are not your typical s r band they incorporate elements of jazz, progressive, and a little country into their music. They were huge in the late 70s and early 80s. They used to hold a music festival every July in Atlanta. It was called 'Champagne Jam'. A lot of different bands would appear every year. It was a big party in the ATL. Songs you should check out are: Spooky(a great cover of the 60s song), Champagne Jam, Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight, Doraville(my personal favorite), and many others. These guys were excellent musicians. A lot of them are gone now. I guess the curse of southern rock. Dig deeper into this band. You will not be disappointed.
I saw them in the late 70's when they opened for Charlie Daniels. I was in high school at the time and other than The Midnight Special you didn't get many chances to see a band live outside of a concert. It was always a thrill to finally see a band live who's albums and/or 8 tracks you had practically worn out.
Such lovely nostalgia when I hear ARS! This song is such a vibe, even at 60 now I still want to just groove to it ha. Lotsa memories of my younger years in this song for sure.
I was born in Atlanta in the 70’s and my parents were so into this band. My father was also apart of a recording band in ATL called Cotton, during this time and opening up for lots of 70’s funky type recording artists during this time. He was actually opening up for Fats Domino the night I was born. But my parents LOVED Atlanta Rhythm Section the most. I probably heard them when I was in the womb. Also, Allman Brothers. I know they saw them when I was in the womb. These two bands were the favorites in ATL back on the day.
I remember it like it was yesterday Year 1977, age 14, location in my brothers car, in the mall arcades, on the radio everywhere, result Life Is Good😎☺ ARS was everywhere in the mid-late 70's and the funny thing is because the 70 and 80s were so original and fantastically flooded with awesome music this was the kind of unique sound and high-quality music we expected to come out new every week or month on thet radiobut now sadly we realize like with all Greatness it was only for a short while. I have been waiting for you to get to this one for quite awhile. Thanks
This is such an amazing song. It was all over the radio back in the day. I am so glad you guys finally did some ARS. Neon Nights, Imaginary Lover and Champagne Jam are three more of their songs. I think you guys will really enjoy.
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Imaginary Lover" and "Spooky" !!
I’ve suggest that before
I third these suggestions!
Yes I also suggest Imaginary Lover satisfaction is guaranteed!
And "Alien"! That is a fantastic track!
It may be sacrilege butI think The Dusty Springfield cover of “Spooky” is better, imho.
You know this is when the greatest music was made
Ronnie Hammond, lead singer graduated from my High School. His brother was my Next-door neighbor at my first apartment and I worked with Ronnie’s wife. Plus loved their music. Especially Ronnie’s voice.
One of the things I love about this channel: I get to rediscover music I love and have not heard in so many years
I was just thinking that there was so much music from that time that we just took for granted; now we can appreciate it more.
I'm filling up my music on my phone that's for sure!
Great😊
This band has many hidden gems
Once you get past So Into You and Imaginary Lover, that everyone wants you to react to, you will find a treasure trove of very good music.
This song is SMOLDERING.
ARS as a group have never gotten the credit they deserve. They remain a vastly underrated band. Happy to see you reacting to one of their best songs!
ARS is a great Southern Rock band. A little more mellow than some. The Ballad of Lois Malone, Champagne Jam, I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight, etc. All worthy of your time.
The smoothest Southern Rock band in my opinion. Like bands at the time, Dr. Hook, Pablo Cruise, Player, Exile, and others they had the ability to crossover and appeal to audiences they or their label may not have realized they could reach.
Before this they were not a mellow band! Check out the hard rocking red tape album
These are all great songs!!!
All good calls.
OMG, I didn’t know they did Champagne Jam!
I grew up with the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Was lucky to see them live several times. One of their best songs is “Doraville”, the place I first lived in GA.
Yep. Me too. Many southern artist played at Alex Cooley’s Electric Ballroom including my uncles band Mose Jones.
Small world they use to practice in the neighborhood of oak cliff subdivision which was behind the street I lived on Johnson Dr you could here them from our back yard. Never got to see them live but it didn’t matter, I could hear them almost every week.
@@causticchameleon7861 Very cool. Saw ARS at Champaign Jam and The Fox and The Omni!
@@mitziesanders9840 I so wanted to go to Champagne Jam but dad didn’t allow me even though I had several friends going.
@@causticchameleon7861 I was enrolled at Kennesaw College at the time. You must of been younger. I wish we could have met at the time!
ARS has on my play list for over 40 years, Southern Rhythm and Blues.
Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally, Finally, I fought for this group for months, It finally caught your eye.......They're sooooo good!
Those guys helped Lynyrd Skynyrd cut their first album in 1973🎸
I’m so glad y’all finally got around to this group. I took a girl to an Atlanta Rhythm Section new years eve concert on Dec. 31, 1977. We are still into each other… 46 yrs later! Good vibes…great band!
I’m time warping back to my ‘73 Caprice, 8-tracking down the road. Thanks for the memories.
Nice reaction guys... you will enjoy their hit entitled "Spooky"... there is a groovy feel to the song that is "mysterious" and feel-good-addictive!!! Enjoy🎺🎺🎼🎼
You Might also try Fleetwood Mac - Hypnotized... and Sugarloaf - Green Eyed Lady.
Yeah gotta do Hypnotized by Fleetwood Mac! It does fit into his kind of mysterious groove you get from So Into You. Good comparison!
As I recall Spooky was a Classics IV hit in the 60's. Members of that group morphed into ARS later on. Great song either way.
Yes, Green Eyed Lady,, the long version.
yep yep!!
OH YESSSSSSSSSS! Fleetwood Mac "Hypnotized" for sure! They just did Sugarloaf "Green Eyed Lady!"
I remember listening to Atlanta Rhythm Section in the 70's. I have always loved their music. They performed at our fair last year. A friend who wasn't even born yet in the 70's went with me and she fell in love with their music that night.
This song is in heavy rotation on my playlist for a reason. I just love the groove.
I never get third of this song! It is my favourite of all their hits and by far their most widely known hit. A mega hit Soft Rock single by this Southern Rock band.
Wife here..One of my FAVORITE songs of all time..,I've heard this song classified as "Urban Night Sound" also "Blue Eyed Soul.."Very prevalent mid to late 70's and early 80's...I Adore this sound!!!
You could play the entire "Rock and Roll Alternative " or " Champagne Jam" albums. Both are fantastic from start to finish!
Yep!
Champagne Jam is a great song too!!
So glad you guys liked this group. The late 70's & early 80's were the heyday for blue-eyed soul. This group, along with Ambrosia, Hall & Oates, Player, Boz Skaggs and The Doobie Brothers/Michael McDonald, all had several hits in the genre.
Dude 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎
One of my favorite groups of all time Hammond had a great voice.
Check out Atlanta Rhythm Section's version of "SPOOKY"
I spent the entire pandemic begging all my favorite reactors to listen to "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight." Maybe you'll be the ones to finally hear me ask? It is the perfect upbeat song about how to keep your head about you when the world is going to hell around you.
A.R.S. was always way underrated - awesome musicians !
Their song - another man’s woman - rocks!!!!!
Champagne jam and imaginary lover are really worth a listen, lots of very good songs in their catalog
Yes! Yes! Imaginary Lover!! I get lost in that song every single time I listen to it! Just love it!!
Saw Them at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, and they were great! "Imaginary Lover" and " Champagne Jam" a must-hear.
Finally some ARS!
holy cow this song brings back so many memories .
Love the way yall get into these oldie but goodies. Yall keep doin what yall do. Enjoy the “good ol days”.
If you hit them again “I’M NOT GONNA LET IT BOTHER ME TONIGHT” or perhaps “DO IT OR DIE” Both are absolute GEMS!!
They gotta check out “Imaginary Lover” and “Spooky” as well..
Do it or die is a damn good choice takes me back to my teenage years in the 70s
When I was 16 we used to go to a small studio in Doraville, GA to listen to them play. Great times. They have a song called Doraville that's pretty good. Please check out another GA band, Mothers Finest from around the same era. Baby love, Piece of the rock, Thank you for the love are worth listening to.
Seconding the suggestion of Mother's Finest.
Y’all FINALLY Did some ARS!!!! Not just homeboys, but friends. I was buds with the original crew, serving them Tex-Mex in the 80’s, to jamming with the current lineup with local folks.
"Imaginary Lover", "Spooky", and "I am not goin to bother me tonight" are the ones you want from ARS.
ARS is a great southern band very under-rated they have a string of hits try Spooky next
Love y'all's reactions
OH, this one! One of my absolute favorite songs!
one of the coolest songs ever written !
Loved when this song came on the radio. Awesome time for misic
I used to work at a small company in thr early 2000s with the bassist, Paul Goddard. A wonderful man and an amazing bassist! RIP Paul.
ABC School Supply?
Not that one, but related to it.
Knew y'all would like this one, as soon as I saw the title! Lol. Love this song. Thank you both!
I was fortunate to have this music growing up❤
Two of their members came from 1960's group "Classics IV". As some have mentioned, ARS have redone Classics IV hit "Spooky". That definitely deserves a good listen! Thanks Guys!
nice catch bob, few know that fact.
OMG, I didn't realize two of their members came from the Classics IV! My husband and I are musicians and we play "Spooky" -- originally learned it for Halloween, then decided it was too good for one holiday!
@@alleykeosheyan4779
Just one question....did he propose on Halloween?
🎃🤣....Thanks for your comment!
Yep and before that, they were The Candymen, which was Roy Orbison’s touring band. Dean, Rodney and Robert were founding members of ARS.
One of my favorite old soulful tunes from back in the day. You don't hear this one very much.
ARS .. Southern Fried Rock .. They had quite a few songs played on FM radio back in the 70’s and Early 80’s ..
They sound like no one else, great stuff.😎🍺
I second the "SPOOKY" suggestion. This song is great and I also could have used more of the guitar at the end.
LOL. It’s not Atlantic Rhythm Section. It’s the Atlanta Rhythm Section or as we all called them, ARS. My mom & stepdad lived in the same apartment complex as them in the 70’s. Check out their song Doraville. It’s one of the cities in metro Atlanta where the lived.
Great southern rock band from the 70's. They had some great songs such as "Imaginary Lover", "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight", "Large Time" (tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd), "Do It Or Die", "Spooky" etc.
this song topped the charts at no. 7 also imaginary lover from the same album hit no. 7
Grew up listening to this band, just kick back and enjoy ☺️
"Outside Woman Blues,Champagne Jam, and Imaginary Lover are all Great Atlanta Rhythm Section CLASSICS!!!!!!...SPOOKY IS GREAT TOO!!!!
I was a stagehand in the 70's and this was the album that was used for setting up the sound board during that era by many. Rich, thick, variable, rhythms with just a little spicy lead guitar.
Straight out of the 70s Player playlist. :-)
I haven’t heard this in forever! Great song 🎉 Thanks
I like it! Because you react to songs like this one is why “I’m so into Rob Squad”.
I saw these fellows, Blackfoot, and ZZ Top on tour together while this tune was new and hadn’t hit quite yet. Excellent show!
This is the first song a couple would play after everyone left the party at their place, on a Friday night. The last guest says goodnight and they pass you a full bottle of your favorite wine to thank you, their hosts, for a great time. Everyone had a BLAST! When it's just.the two of you winding down for beddy-bye time and you agreed to put on the song "Into You." Then for the final nightcap you drink a glass of your favorite, delicious wine,
Then you play "Imaginary Lover!" I promise you will have a very enjoyable time.
Popped up on my notifications! Commenting before I listen BECAUSE this is my FAVORITE SONG!!! Yes!!!!
This song instantly caught my attention the first time I listen to it on the radio back in the. I’d 1970’s! An immediate vibe!
They’re from my neck of the woods. Love this band!
Yes I was in love with this song I jammed along with them.
Great reaction to another stone cold classic. This song always haunted me and captured me on first listening. This was kind of how I felt about my first girlfriend. And I remember dancing with her to this song.
Barry Bailey was the lead guitarist for ARS. The live version of this song from the "Are You Ready" album has an incredible solo by him near the end.
Absolutely!
Love ARS! They do an excellent cover of "Spooky" and "imaginary Lover" is another fave
Love LOVe this song!!!! Love this band!!! Very talented!!! I like their southern R & B sound and style!!!
You must do '' Spooky '' by them its groovy ❤
So many good songs by this group. "Georgia Rhythm" will definitely get Amber chair dancing.
Keb Mo "Dirty Lowdown and Bad ", "Am I Wrong ", "She Just Wants to Dance ".
ARS was my first concert! 1979 Barnhill Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas. I also had their Champagne Jam album. Great stuff!
This is a track from their 1976 album "A Rock and Roll Alternative" which is outstanding. Brings back memories of great times in Southern California in the late seventies. The name of the guitarist who impressed Jay is Barry Bailey. By the way, the correct name of the band is, ATLANTA ( as in Georgia) Rhythm Section.
LOVE THIS SONG!!! SMOOTH!!
Just saw ARS in Wausau, Wisconsin two weeks ago. Sadly, only one surviving member but they sounded great! Love Champagne Jam, Spooky, Imaginary Lover, and I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight. Great bluesy, southern rock jam band!
And we lost that last surviving member, Dean Daughtry just recently. He wanted to hit the 50 yr mark with ARS, but made it to 49 & retired due to health issues.
Barry Bailey on the solo at the end - maybe one of the most unknown and under-appreciated great guitarists. Thanks so much Jay and Amber for getting into ARS. I'd love to see you do reactions to "Free Spirit", "Indigo Passion" and "While Time Is Left" - none of them often given much exposure like their hits, but they're all great compositions.
I have been recommending this smooth ARS classic for almost a year. I knew you both would thoroughly enjoy. Now to check out Imaginary Lover, Spooky, Champagne Jam and Georgia Rhythm just to name a few.
Will never forget seeing them live close to 45 years ago. It was in 1978, the initial Champaign jam at the then Grant Field in downtown Atlanta. It was just after they released the album of the same name. Bought two $13.50 general admission tickets. It was our second date with my now wife of 43 years. A.R.S. as they were referred to, was the headline band along with The Doobie Brothers, Santana, Mothers Finest, Mose Jones and Eddie Money. I remember it was a hot day in early September. We sat in the grass in the field on a blanket, when we were not standing. Little did we realize at the time that most of those bands would be legendary. Probably the best concert we ever attended.
HEY guys this was their first chart single reached number 5 on Billboard pop singles chart in 1977 their other top ten song is called Imaginary lover In 1978 they had 3 other top 20 singles in later years groups that are similar to them are Climax Blues Band and Pablo cruise keep up the good work guys
One of my favorite southern rock bands. They are not your typical s r band they incorporate elements of jazz, progressive, and a little country into their music. They were huge in the late 70s and early 80s. They used to hold a music festival every July in Atlanta. It was called 'Champagne Jam'. A lot of different bands would appear every year. It was a big party in the ATL. Songs you should check out are: Spooky(a great cover of the 60s song), Champagne Jam, Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight, Doraville(my personal favorite), and many others. These guys were excellent musicians. A lot of them are gone now. I guess the curse of southern rock. Dig deeper into this band. You will not be disappointed.
Love this!! Yes! You all are great! 😂😂this is my favorite of them!❤❤
I saw them in the late 70's when they opened for Charlie Daniels. I was in high school at the time and other than The Midnight Special you didn't get many chances to see a band live outside of a concert. It was always a thrill to finally see a band live who's albums and/or 8 tracks you had practically worn out.
Such lovely nostalgia when I hear ARS! This song is such a vibe, even at 60 now I still want to just groove to it ha. Lotsa memories of my younger years in this song for sure.
I was born in Atlanta in the 70’s and my parents were so into this band. My father was also apart of a recording band in ATL called Cotton, during this time and opening up for lots of 70’s funky type recording artists during this time. He was actually opening up for Fats Domino the night I was born. But my parents LOVED Atlanta Rhythm Section the most. I probably heard them when I was in the womb. Also, Allman Brothers. I know they saw them when I was in the womb. These two bands were the favorites in ATL back on the day.
How many babies were made in the 70's while this song was playing?
Their song "Imaginary Lover" is good. And as a bonus, if you play the LP on 45rpm it sounds like Fleetwood Mac!
I love to watch them play live ❤ the singer is dressed in a white tux ❤🎉😅
Imaginary Lover is another great song by ARS.
This group just had funk. Alot of there music just has that groove.
Now ya gotta check out Spooky and Imaginary Lover. Atlantic Rhythm Section had some great make out songs.
I've always LOVED this song! Great choice! Love ARS too! Smooooth!
I remember it like it was yesterday Year 1977, age 14, location in my brothers car, in the mall arcades, on the radio everywhere, result Life Is Good😎☺ ARS was everywhere in the mid-late 70's and the funny thing is because the 70 and 80s were so original and fantastically flooded with awesome music this was the kind of unique sound and high-quality music we expected to come out new every week or month on thet radiobut now sadly we realize like with all Greatness it was only for a short while. I have been waiting for you to get to this one for quite awhile. Thanks
You guys reactions are exactly like mine, only I heard these songs 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago! I have been addicted to music since I was born.
Believe it or not, Les Paul and Peter Frampton did a REALLY HOT cover of this.
Saw them live Spokane Wa 1976. Great show.
I so wish they still made music like this.
I love this band and especially this song. Smooth and pleasant.
So glad you got to these guys! Great music!!! Always have the best groove!
I say so often - I will forever be grateful to have grown up in the 70’s. What a treasure trove of sounds we got to enjoy!
Thank you for the ARS reaction! Pretty much all their stuff is great. Check out "All Night Rain," "Large Time," "Dog Days," "Angel", "Crazy."
Still love their sound and all of the 70's soft blues ....
This is such an amazing song. It was all over the radio back in the day. I am so glad you guys finally did some ARS. Neon Nights, Imaginary Lover and Champagne Jam are three more of their songs. I think you guys will really enjoy.