Just a little band from Down Under. They were HUGE in the 80s. Pretty much ANY song by them is good, but Take It Easy On Me and Cool Change are two guaranteed great tunes. Side note: They were having trouble naming the band because there was always one member or another who didn't like the suggestion until one day they were driving down the highway and saw the exit sign for Little River and it just stuck with them.
For some reason, with this band more than any other, I always envision these guys in a room rehearsing and having the time of their lives. They just seem like a bunch of regular guys with good senses of humor who'd be cracking each other up behind the scenes.
LRB were often referred to as the "Eagles of Australia". Terrific poetry, arrangements and harmonies. Their song "Reminiscing" was described by Frank Sinatra as "the perfect song" and he hoped to record a version some day. My favorite of theirs is "Take it Easy On Me".
Thanks for giving these guys so much love, they are certainly underrated. You will also not be dissapointed with Take It Easy On Me and It's A Long Way There...both are classics
The great thing about LRB is just when you think you've heard every great song they have you hear another one. I bought my first album when I was in Australia in 1979. I wanted to buy something that was an Australian staple to take back to the USA and I chose their first greatest hits record. The Australian one. It was great, packed with all their early hits. Then I bought some of their individual records, then the 2 disc live record. Eventually I bought the 2 CD best of (the 1st one that came out). One song on that collection that I never heard before was called "Long Jumpin' Jeweler". BANG! Another old LRB song that escaped me for many years. That's why they are called Australia's answer to The Eagles. They just keep on giving.
You've done several LRB songs, and it's amazing that you haven't gotten around to the eight-minute version of "It's a Long Way There" yet. That was their first international success.
"Help is on the Way" was the Little River Band's 3rd single to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #14 in 1977. Between 1976 thru 1985, LRB charted 16 singles on the Hot 100, including 6 Top 10 hits. Highest charting hit: "Reminiscing" peaked @ #3 in 1978.
@@bqkmg2037 It's certainly possible LRB may have charted on niche Billboard charts like Adult-Contemporary after 1985, BUT their last Billboard Hot 100 single was "Playing to Win" which debuted 1/26/85 and charted 8 weeks peaking @ #60.
Love he Little River Band. They remind me so much of The Eagles. So tight,so talented and both great live. Thank you for the video and keep the videos coming. Love ya'll!
One of the BEST bands that came out of the late 1970s ... they had hit after hit from 1977 to 1984 and a few into the 1990s.... but they're good stuff was the late 70s and very early 80s.
@@AussiePegasus01 None of them are the "original" members, but Wayne Nelson has been there since 1980 so they're not really a cover band they are the Little River Band, with different members. The next longest standing member is Chris Marion and he joined in 2004 after the hey days of the band.
These guys were on a has been tour in the '90's. We went to see them and I thought I would recognize a coupla songs. Turns out I knew every lyric to every song.
If you saw them in the US they have no connection with the original LRB. Through some legal manoeuvring the people currently performing as LRB not only got the rights to use the name but have prevented the original performers and songwriters from performing their own songs under the LRB name or even using "formerly of LRB" to promote their solo performances. The only reason I would get their autograph would be to burn it in a public place. The people calling themselves LRB will never be welcome in Australia. We don't have much time for copycats. If they are flogging the band's greatest hits as their own, that is doubly heinous.
I don’t know if you saw the original members, Birtles Shorrock Goble, or the current lineup, but I just watched a UA-cam video of the original members singing live in 2022 and they sounded great!
"Down On the Border" is a great song, has a mysterious & Southern vibe y'all would like. "Happy Anniversary", "Man on Your Mind", "Take It Easy On Me", "It's a Long Way There" are all great songs as well.
Yeah. One of my requests were played!😄 Thanks. Probably one of my faves that you haven't reacted so far is "Take It Easy On Me" and John Farmham singing "We Two". He replaced lead singer Glenn Shorrock later on.
I highly recommend “It’s a Long Way There”, the first song from their very first album. If you want to hear them rock try “Hard Life” including the prelude. It’s from the album First Under the Wire. Great harmonies and guitar work on both songs. There probably aren’t videos. Probably audio only but that’s all you need.
Cool Change is at the very top of my top 100 list of all time. A lot of it was definitely how it touched me when it first came out. That song *was me* but aside from that, it's just a *great song* . I totally agree - Little River Band is something special.
Glenn Shorrock (the lead singer) was in a few successful Aussie bands before LRB. Might I suggest the Twilights "Cathy Come Home" from 1968 or Axiom's "A Little Ray of Sunshine" from 1970.
Thank you for those suggestions..... I've been suggesting A little ray of sunshine every LRB reaction Jay and Amber have done, especially as they are blessed to have a girl. Very classic song that definitely deserves a reaction ❤❤
Hey guys this is one of their early hits reached number 14 in 1976. another one of their early hits from 1977 Happy Anniversary Baby and Take it easy on me from 1981 keep up the great work guys
I loved the sounds of the 70's. Something special about the way bands played, guitar playing and the harmonies that drove so many good songs. The writing was so good.
A banger of a song from LRB in 1977! If you've not done so yet, I'd strongly recommend listening to their song "Cool change", one of their best, if not their VERY best song....
Amber is right about the harmonizing, LRB is one of the best. If you want to hear the One single song with the most awesome harmonizing, most people will agree that it's "Seven Bridges Road" by The Eagles.
@@Fred-gv3kh For me LRB could be the Second best, behind The Bee Gees. But my comment was about a Specific SONG, not a band. If you watch reaction videos for "Seven Bridges Road", practically All of those reactors say it's the best harmonizing they've heard.
My hubby and I and a couple of friends saw the Little River Band, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Welch(was with FM at one time) and Steve Miller Band at the CottenBowl Jam in Dallas back in the early ‘80’s. All were awesome!!
This one their many great hit singles. However Guyz you still haven’t reacted to Little River Band’s penultimate classic - ‘It’s a long way there’ full length album version. It was their first US hit and remains their best. 🙏
I was just letting your reactions play one after another ( I do that when 😅I’m cleaning or cross stitching ) I realized that you have not listened to two of my favorite Queen songs. 1 - Don’t Stop Me Now. 2- The Miracle (one of the best videos imo ). Of course I always ask you to play the Queen Live Aid concert😊. Y’all have a great week. Ruby
LRB have so many great songs, most of them have become stable radio hits. But the song that launched their illustrious career is ( It's a Long Way There) the full album version is the one you want to listen to not the one they play on the radio.
Well, my work here is done, lol. This is what, the 6h LRB reaction you've done and you have finally taken my suggestion. This is my favorite of their songs. I know Graham Goble and Gerry 'Beeb Birtles" Bertelkamp did a lot of the key songwriting, but I think lead singer Glenn Shorrock did a fine job of showcasing his voice with this one. And the lyrical message hits nicely. For another Shorrock-written tune, try the lead single from the next album, "Shut Down Turn Off". Strong work. And as always, thanks.
The Beatles -Yesterday -Helter Skelter -Oh Darling -Octopus Garden -We Can Work It Out .Julia -She`s Leaving Home -All You Need Is Love -The Long And Winding Road -Across The Universe -Girl -Michelle Songs of Gods that should hear
Almost ready to do some of their catalogue from the period while John Farnham was the lead singer. Alternative might I suggest reaction to John's duet with Jimmy Barnes - When something is wrong with my baby. It will blow you away.
I gotta say, I never would have figured Little River Band to be one of the bands you guys would have attached yourselves to as much as you have. No surprise with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Lynard Skynard, etc, the typical classic rock bands, but would have figured you have only done the 3 or 4 LRB songs that were really popular and done more Springsteen or Neil Young. As one who delved a little deeper into LRB, I get much joy out your reactions to them. Was over joked when you did Cool Change. One of my favorite songs as a kid. Thank you and now do more Grateful Dead, Springsteen, Neil Young, and Celluloid Heroes by the Kinks. 😁
Iconic Aussie band. ,i remember that was always one of those catchy ones you could stop singing lol Almost reminiscent of The Eagles harmonies. Very similar
Saw them in concert in both 79 & 80, one of these years the stage was totally black with the above-the-stage work lights on......... then A CRASH & SCREAM FROM STAGE AS A PERSON FALLS OFF THE LIGHTS ON TO THE STAGE.....then you realize it is a manaquin and a couple of EMTs get the body as this song starts up by the band.
I think you should do "Happy Anniversary" next. It has a really cool funk bass part that J will love and, of course, the great harmonies that Amber will love. He's saying "Happy Anniversary" to his ex-wife.
"It's a long way there" - 8 minutes of musical perfection. That song has it all, perfect harmonies, guitars and orchestration.
You will love it.
Yes! It’s A Long Way There is stunningly beautiful! Amber & Rob please listen to it! It’s a masterpiece!
I never fully appreciated the Little River Band until I was older. My absolute favorite is "Lady". ❤️
It's up their, but I can't pick a favorite.
Me tooo
I know right. I disliked the little river band too until recently 😁
Cool Change is mine.
It's a Long Way There is mine
“Take it Easy on Me” & “Reminiscing” are also top notch & the lyrics to latter are timeless.
100% 😁👌,John Lennon said "Reminiscing" was a masterpiece just before he died.
Reminiscing tugs my heart strings. Great song with lots of memories both good and bad.
I love Reminiscing. Such an awesome song. 🤗🥰
I saw the lead singer Glen Shorrock at a music festival a few months back ..He still has it...Great talent..Great voice...
-awesome !-
And a nice guy to chat to . . We were at the same party in melbourne . . Great to have a cassual chat . . And not about his fame . . Just chating . .
One of my favorite bands of all time.
According to Beatles Bible on UA-cam John Lennon loved them too.
Just a little band from Down Under. They were HUGE in the 80s. Pretty much ANY song by them is good, but Take It Easy On Me and Cool Change are two guaranteed great tunes. Side note: They were having trouble naming the band because there was always one member or another who didn't like the suggestion until one day they were driving down the highway and saw the exit sign for Little River and it just stuck with them.
For some reason, with this band more than any other, I always envision these guys in a room rehearsing and having the time of their lives. They just seem like a bunch of regular guys with good senses of humor who'd be cracking each other up behind the scenes.
LRB were often referred to as the "Eagles of Australia". Terrific poetry, arrangements and harmonies. Their song "Reminiscing" was described by Frank Sinatra as "the perfect song" and he hoped to record a version some day. My favorite of theirs is "Take it Easy On Me".
I never heard that but I was just telling buddy LRB gives me an Eagles vibe sometimes.
I actually prefer them over The Eagles
@@timothywallace3279 Eagles and LRB actually toured together.
Love the song and band! Their other great songs are Take It Easy On Me, The Other Guy, It's a Long Way There, Man On Your Mind, and Happy Anniversary.
And Reminiscing!
Yes, specially "Take It Easy On Me"
All excellent choices.
❤
@@richardcurtis5281 absolutely. They haven’t made a bad song
Thanks for giving these guys so much love, they are certainly underrated. You will also not be dissapointed with Take It Easy On Me and It's A Long Way There...both are classics
Underrated by who? Genuine question.
Little River Band's Greatest Hits is a must in every record collection!
Please listen to their signature song "IT'S A LONG WAY THERE". Will blow your minds.
What a great band....so many hits....👍... love"em
You'll like Take it easy on me...
Awesome ❤
My fav
Absolutely. Another one of their very best.
Huey Lewis and The News also has some of the sweetest harmonies! ✌
The great thing about LRB is just when you think you've heard every great song they have you hear another one. I bought my first album when I was in Australia in 1979. I wanted to buy something that was an Australian staple to take back to the USA and I chose their first greatest hits record. The Australian one. It was great, packed with all their early hits. Then I bought some of their individual records, then the 2 disc live record. Eventually I bought the 2 CD best of (the 1st one that came out). One song on that collection that I never heard before was called "Long Jumpin' Jeweler". BANG! Another old LRB song that escaped me for many years. That's why they are called Australia's answer to The Eagles. They just keep on giving.
There was a time when I had a lot of problems with anxiety, and this song often helped me out tremendously. 😊
Next LRB song should be "It's a long way there " The long version (Remastered) You guys will love it , My favorite LRB song ! 😊
👍❤
You've done several LRB songs, and it's amazing that you haven't gotten around to the eight-minute version of "It's a Long Way There" yet. That was their first international success.
Yes, they def need to react to It's A Long Way There!!
"Help is on the Way" was the Little River Band's 3rd single to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #14 in 1977. Between 1976 thru 1985, LRB charted 16 singles on the Hot 100, including 6 Top 10 hits. Highest charting hit: "Reminiscing" peaked @ #3 in 1978.
According to Wikipedia LRB scored hits between 1975 to 1995 but their best music was the late 70s to early 80s (1977 to 1983)
@@bqkmg2037 It's certainly possible LRB may have charted on niche Billboard charts like Adult-Contemporary after 1985, BUT their last Billboard Hot 100 single was "Playing to Win" which debuted 1/26/85 and charted 8 weeks peaking @ #60.
I love your reactions Amber and Jay. Amber, another great song to listen to from Little River Band is "Take it easy on me" and "night owls".
Love he Little River Band. They remind me so much of The Eagles. So tight,so talented and both great live. Thank you for the video and keep the videos coming. Love ya'll!
Little River Band had some of my favorite songs back in the day! Reminiscing is my fav 💖
One of the BEST bands that came out of the late 1970s ... they had hit after hit from 1977 to 1984 and a few into the 1990s.... but they're good stuff was the late 70s and very early 80s.
We went to their concert last night. My wife loved it and I thought it was fun.
@@AussiePegasus01 None of them are the "original" members, but Wayne Nelson has been there since 1980 so they're not really a cover band they are the Little River Band, with different members. The next longest standing member is Chris Marion and he joined in 2004 after the hey days of the band.
Sometimes you forget how good LRB was. So many big hits, and the harmonies, and songwriting excellence. One of my favorite forgotten gems.
Saw them at the Iowa state fair. Another group had cancelled and they announced it was free to come in. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
My favorite song of theirs, since it came out in '77....I was 11!!
These guys were TIGHT! Loved them back in the day, and they are still on my play list.
Now you need to react to "Man On Your Mind" by Little River Band. Great harmonies.
Jay and Amber thank you i was one of the ones to tell you to check this one out.
Little River Band is one of my absolute favorite bands also. You have great taste amber.
These guys were on a has been tour in the '90's. We went to see them and I thought I would recognize a coupla songs. Turns out I knew every lyric to every song.
It's a Long Way There is their hardest rocking song. Phenomenal guitar work
Saw them two nights ago, they were awesome. Won a autographed copy of their greatest hits
If you saw them in the US they have no connection with the original LRB. Through some legal manoeuvring the people currently performing as LRB not only got the rights to use the name but have prevented the original performers and songwriters from performing their own songs under the LRB name or even using "formerly of LRB" to promote their solo performances. The only reason I would get their autograph would be to burn it in a public place. The people calling themselves LRB will never be welcome in Australia. We don't have much time for copycats. If they are flogging the band's greatest hits as their own, that is doubly heinous.
Agreed. Shorrock was a bit of an idiot signing the LRB name away. The Birtles Shorrock Goble concert DVD Full Circle is a must see.
I don’t know if you saw the original members, Birtles Shorrock Goble, or the current lineup, but I just watched a UA-cam video of the original members singing live in 2022 and they sounded great!
I know it wasn’t the original members, but they were still entertaining
"Down On the Border" is a great song, has a mysterious & Southern vibe y'all would like. "Happy Anniversary", "Man on Your Mind", "Take It Easy On Me", "It's a Long Way There" are all great songs as well.
Speaking of Down On the Border, Al Stewart's On The Border is a fantastically beautiful song.
This band is incredible love all their songs
it's a long way there-you will love it
Some music just feels good. I never heard this before but I really love it.
They were a great band. Glenn Shorrock has a very distinctive voice.
Good one, guys.
Yeah. One of my requests were played!😄 Thanks. Probably one of my faves that you haven't reacted so far is "Take It Easy On Me" and John Farmham singing "We Two". He replaced lead singer Glenn Shorrock later on.
They've only reacted to 4 Earth Wind and Fire songs and none in over a year but we keep getting Madonna. 😢
I highly recommend “It’s a Long Way There”, the first song from their very first album.
If you want to hear them rock try “Hard Life” including the prelude. It’s from the album First Under the Wire.
Great harmonies and guitar work on both songs.
There probably aren’t videos. Probably audio only but that’s all you need.
and It's Not a Wonder is a great rocker
Cool Change is at the very top of my top 100 list of all time. A lot of it was definitely how it touched me when it first came out. That song *was me* but aside from that, it's just a *great song* . I totally agree - Little River Band is something special.
Glenn Shorrock (the lead singer) was in a few successful Aussie bands before LRB. Might I suggest the Twilights "Cathy Come Home" from 1968 or Axiom's "A Little Ray of Sunshine" from 1970.
Thank you for those suggestions..... I've been suggesting A little ray of sunshine every LRB reaction Jay and Amber have done, especially as they are blessed to have a girl. Very classic song that definitely deserves a reaction ❤❤
You two make me smile even before the music starts. The rest is a fantastic bonus!
Hey guys this is one of their early hits reached number 14 in 1976. another one of their early hits from 1977 Happy Anniversary Baby and Take it easy on me from 1981 keep up the great work guys
I loved the sounds of the 70's. Something special about the way bands played, guitar playing and the harmonies that drove so many good songs. The writing was so good.
One my daughter's favorite bands (she was born after their chart successes). Love sharing my generation's music with her.
Lonesome Loser, Lady, Cool Change.. all great songs.. they hit me deep..😢
LRB. Classic Australian talent! Thank you for appreciating and sharing it.
You’re sidestepping the BIG ONE!!!! It’s A Long Way There!!!!!!
Great Aussie rock and roll from the 70s and 80s. Grew up listening to them and even saw them in concert
A banger of a song from LRB in 1977! If you've not done so yet, I'd strongly recommend listening to their song "Cool change", one of their best, if not their VERY best song....
Ok guys LRB, It's A Long Way t
There, the album cut. It's 8 minutes of pure mind blowing classic rock.
💜”TAKE IT EASY ON ME” One of Little River Bands best hits! 💛
Amber is right about the harmonizing, LRB is one of the best. If you want to hear the One single song with the most awesome harmonizing, most people will agree that it's "Seven Bridges Road" by The Eagles.
And yet, whether that’s true or not, Glenn Frey called the Little River Band *“the best singing band in the world”*!! Kind of ironic, isn’t it?!? 🙂
@@Fred-gv3kh For me LRB could be the Second best, behind The Bee Gees. But my comment was about a Specific SONG, not a band. If you watch reaction videos for "Seven Bridges Road", practically All of those reactors say it's the best harmonizing they've heard.
LRB was my very first concert at age 12 in 1978. They were as good if not better then there recordings.
MAN ON YOUR MIND is an underrated gem that gets missed by the Little River Band. Great sound. Enjoy
My hubby and I and a couple of friends saw the Little River Band, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Welch(was with FM at one time) and Steve Miller Band at the CottenBowl Jam in Dallas back in the early ‘80’s. All were awesome!!
I simply love you guys. Keep them coming cause you both are my reason for smiling today.
Not only Little River Band itself is really fabulous but I didn't realize that the lead singer
(with the red hair) was so cute! 😁😁
This one their many great hit singles. However Guyz you still haven’t reacted to Little River Band’s penultimate classic - ‘It’s a long way there’ full length album version. It was their first US hit and remains their best. 🙏
I'm a Rocker but I LOVED these guys in the late 70's early 80's! So freaking good!!
Happy Anniversary , and Man on your mind should be next
I was just letting your reactions play one after another ( I do that when 😅I’m cleaning or cross stitching ) I realized that you have not listened to two of my favorite Queen songs. 1 - Don’t Stop Me Now. 2- The Miracle (one of the best videos imo ). Of course I always ask you to play the Queen Live Aid concert😊. Y’all have a great week. Ruby
I have loved this song since it came out!! ❤️
You guys would love their song "Man on your mind." The harmonies on track are insane! 🤯
I love LRB! They always seemed to be having a great time when they were playing music.
Little River band takes me back to my teenage years on the river swimming and partying 😉
Harmony overload.
One of the greatest bands of all time
"It's a long way there" is there best.
Diamantina Cocktail and Sleeper Catcher have zero filler songs. Incredible albums. If you love Bee Gee's harmony, you'll love LRB's harmony.
Diamantina cocktail was one of the first albums I ever bought. 😊
@@Chris.Davis.2 I've lost count how many times I've listened to it from beginning to end.
Yes, it's pretty rare to find an album without those annoying filler songs. That's what makes them classical.
LRB have so many great songs, most of them have become stable radio hits. But the song that launched their illustrious career is ( It's a Long Way There) the full album version is the one you want to listen to not the one they play on the radio.
I've been waiting for this one! Great guitar work in this one.
This was the defining hit for LRB. It was the stepping stone for their international success. Fantastic song.
Well, my work here is done, lol. This is what, the 6h LRB reaction you've done and you have finally taken my suggestion. This is my favorite of their songs. I know Graham Goble and Gerry 'Beeb Birtles" Bertelkamp did a lot of the key songwriting, but I think lead singer Glenn Shorrock did a fine job of showcasing his voice with this one. And the lyrical message hits nicely.
For another Shorrock-written tune, try the lead single from the next album, "Shut Down Turn Off". Strong work. And as always, thanks.
So glad you've done their songs! Little River Band has always been one of my all time faves. Such great harmony. Love watching your reviews!!
Hey all ! don't forget Shut down turn off,
an absolute classic with such brilliant harmony and instrumentation...
definitely one of their best!
The Beatles
-Yesterday
-Helter Skelter
-Oh Darling
-Octopus Garden
-We Can Work It Out
.Julia
-She`s Leaving Home
-All You Need Is Love
-The Long And Winding Road
-Across The Universe
-Girl
-Michelle
Songs of Gods that should hear
I've seen them in concert 5 times. So, much fun. They always open up with "it's A Long Way There" - Little River Band- check it out!
Especially loving your similar reactions/smiles to the false ending @ 5:17 y’all are the best!
I thought the LRB harmonies on "Cool Change" are kind of similar to Crosby Stills, Nash on" Southern Cross"
“Take it easy on me”, “The Other Guy” and “Man on your mind” next please.
Take it easy on me is one of their very best.
Almost ready to do some of their catalogue from the period while John Farnham was the lead singer.
Alternative might I suggest reaction to John's duet with Jimmy Barnes - When something is wrong with my baby. It will blow you away.
I gotta say, I never would have figured Little River Band to be one of the bands you guys would have attached yourselves to as much as you have. No surprise with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Lynard Skynard, etc, the typical classic rock bands, but would have figured you have only done the 3 or 4 LRB songs that were really popular and done more Springsteen or Neil Young. As one who delved a little deeper into LRB, I get much joy out your reactions to them. Was over joked when you did Cool Change. One of my favorite songs as a kid. Thank you and now do more Grateful Dead, Springsteen, Neil Young, and Celluloid Heroes by the Kinks. 😁
Iconic Aussie band. ,i remember that was always one of those catchy ones you could stop singing lol Almost reminiscent of The Eagles harmonies. Very similar
They have a lot of great songs, but their magnum opus is definitely "It's a Long Way There". That song is just on another level.
Alright my babies.....We really enjoy these type of feel-good songs. You can definitely hear different layers in their harmonies ‼️💯🔥🎼🎶🎤😎👍🏼
Saw one of their concerts on hbo when I was a kid...very underrated band.
I love LRB. They have so many great songs.
Ha! Great choice guys! My little Aussie heart is swelling with pride.
Saw them in concert in both 79 & 80, one of these years the stage was totally black with the above-the-stage work lights on......... then A CRASH & SCREAM FROM STAGE AS A PERSON FALLS OFF THE LIGHTS ON TO THE STAGE.....then you realize it is a manaquin and a couple of EMTs get the body as this song starts up by the band.
Guy's, did ya'll already do It's a Long Way There? It's a masterpiece in masterpieces
They were the #1 vocal band (soft rock) in their era.
"LONG WAY THERE" is my favorite LRB track...!
Little River Band, CSN, Beach Boys and the Four Seasons all had great harmonies.
This song, Reminiscing and It's A Long Way There are three of my favorites...
I think you should do "Happy Anniversary" next. It has a really cool funk bass part that J will love and, of course, the great harmonies that Amber will love. He's saying "Happy Anniversary" to his ex-wife.
They also sing a song named " Lady " it's amazing