WE LOVE THEIR SOUND!!! THE EASYBEATS - FRIDAY ON MY MIND (REACTION)

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  • @conniekat3424
    @conniekat3424 Рік тому +76

    Fun fact: One of the founding members of The Easybeats was George Young...older brother of Malcolm & Angus Young...founders of AC/DC. George played a major role in their success including producer in their early years!

    • @brianmiller6055
      @brianmiller6055 Рік тому +22

      Also George and Harry Vanda, the lead guitarist here, are the George and Harry mentioned in Sultans Of Swing.

    • @goatslunch6991
      @goatslunch6991 Рік тому +2

      Funner Fact. George and Harry (the guy at the back and part of the Vander and Young writing/production team) are referenced in Dire Straights "Sultans of Swing".

    • @1crazyblondie
      @1crazyblondie Рік тому +3

      Wow! That's awesome!!

    • @danadnauseam
      @danadnauseam 10 місяців тому

      @@goatslunch6991 Possible but not confirmed

    • @moobutt
      @moobutt 9 місяців тому +1

      They were song writing and producing machines. It’s amazing how many songs they had their fingers in.

  • @randytorres8211
    @randytorres8211 Рік тому +48

    Friday on my Mind was released in 1966. The Easybeats are an Australian rock group. The song was written by band members George Young and Harry Vanda. The song was a worldwide hit, reaching no. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1967 in the US. In 2001 the song was voted "Best Australian Song" of all time by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA).

  • @raylangley797
    @raylangley797 Рік тому +17

    'Bout time somebody found the easybeats

  • @janabraam7963
    @janabraam7963 Рік тому +5

    I still have this 45! Yes, I am that old.

  • @caroleathenacosta-songwrit9193
    @caroleathenacosta-songwrit9193 Рік тому +10

    When I was 13, in 8th grade, I was riding home on the school bus on Friday afternoon and this song came on the radio. We didn't even have to ask, the bus driver cranked it up and the whole bus was singing along!

  • @micko11154
    @micko11154 Рік тому +7

    You've never seen 3 guys playing guitars at once????? Welcome to rock and roll!
    Cheers from Australia!

  • @richardweiler6931
    @richardweiler6931 10 місяців тому +5

    One of the 60s greatest pop classics. Stevie Wright's dance moves added so much spice to the video.

  • @americangirl6029
    @americangirl6029 Рік тому +35

    The lead singer always made me laugh with his happy, excited facial expressions and quirky dance moves. I was born well after the British Invasion but this band made me happy. The lead reminds me a bit of Austin Powers! 😂😂😂

    • @CryptikConstruct
      @CryptikConstruct Рік тому +8

      This isn't British, it's Australian.

    • @americangirl6029
      @americangirl6029 Рік тому +3

      @@CryptikConstruct But didn’t they come around America at the same time? There certainly wasn’t an “Australian Invasion” here in America. Lol. Besides incorrectly classifying them as part of the British Invasion, the rest of my comment still stands. 🤷‍♀️

    • @porkypile
      @porkypile Рік тому +1

      @@americangirl6029 They were riding the British invasion wave definitely.

  • @kimcutts6153
    @kimcutts6153 Рік тому +30

    Love this tune. "The Easybeats" were an Australian band in the 60s. In Australia they were considered one of the most important Rock acts during the 60s. They enjoyed a level of success that in Australia rivalled The ,Beatles. Read the story about Lead singer Steve Wright in later years. It's awful what rhey did to him (and thousands of others, no doubt) However, that does not take away the greatness of this song, or singer Steve Wright's energy. ❤🎵🎙

  • @chriscody2778
    @chriscody2778 Рік тому +4

    I still have this song on vinyl 45 rpm👍🤣

  • @tvc184
    @tvc184 Рік тому +23

    Maybe every generation says this but… I love the music I grew up with from the early 60s to the late 70s.
    It is great when I watch y’alls reaction to the older stuff. Other generations and genres certainly have their place but this goes back to my roots.

  • @ransleyjumper5132
    @ransleyjumper5132 Рік тому +5

    There my sawome people how are you doing today I hope you are doing great today

  • @gaylebardrick7725
    @gaylebardrick7725 Рік тому +4

    This song really reminds me of an eighties song/band ,,, wish I could think of it🤔

  • @stewartmatthews1551
    @stewartmatthews1551 Рік тому +6

    Oh wow guys nice!!

  • @lancenorthey7205
    @lancenorthey7205 Рік тому +4

    Wow

  • @monkmchorning
    @monkmchorning Місяць тому

    Your excitement was palpable. Thanks for sharing. This is what 1967 was like.

  • @stevetreloar3129
    @stevetreloar3129 Рік тому +7

    First Australian supergroup to have international success!

    • @ziggystardust52
      @ziggystardust52 Рік тому +3

      Define ‘supergroup’. The first Australian group to be successful in England was The Seekers. They were more Pop/Folk though. I assume that’s what you mean.

  • @feliciakidd9358
    @feliciakidd9358 Рік тому +4

    I like this oldie. 🙂

  • @shade51
    @shade51 Рік тому +7

    Soundtrack to first getting interested in girls - obviously a long, long time ago. Songs like this got the fantasies started....

  • @lindaadams5030
    @lindaadams5030 Рік тому +2

    Little Stevie was one of the best front men of his ears. A pocket rocket with endless charm. Loved him. RIP Stevie.🙏

  • @marinamartinez6886
    @marinamartinez6886 Рік тому +4

    Love the British Invasion music! 👍👍👍

  • @lindsaykelly2224
    @lindsaykelly2224 Рік тому +1

    This band was awesome amazing premier musicians who did it the hard way take a listen to Good Times and Come and see her

  • @jackempson3044
    @jackempson3044 11 місяців тому +1

    Great warm up song for the weekend. The energy will get you moving.

  • @Jeffrey.Seelman
    @Jeffrey.Seelman Рік тому +1

    THESE GUYS HAD SEVERAL HITS AND WERE POPULAR EVERY WHERE BUT AMERICA. Great reaction. Sorry for the caps.

  • @hammer2203
    @hammer2203 Рік тому +3

    60's Classic

  • @Deej496
    @Deej496 Рік тому +3

    One of my all time Favs!!! Fun Fun FUN!

  • @lawrencekelli
    @lawrencekelli Рік тому +6

    Love love love..the easybeats great 60's Australian band. And Stevie Wright..the singer ..love is moves. RIP Stevie! She's so fine is a great song.

  • @terrybucknall7158
    @terrybucknall7158 6 місяців тому +2

    I love singing this song ,and doing the gigging at my age agreat sixtys song .

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 Рік тому +2

    I love them so much !!!

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 Рік тому +12

    The Easybeats were an Australian rock band that formed in 1964. "Friday On My Mind" was their biggest hit but they had some other great songs such as "Sorry", "She's So Fine", "Women (Make You Feel Alright)", "Heaven & Hell" etc.

  • @jannigirl
    @jannigirl Рік тому +5

    Oh I just love seeing this band again. Great song, great dancing energy of the lead singer, love it all!

  • @supersonicsoulsupreme1414
    @supersonicsoulsupreme1414 Рік тому +8

    Another one of those amazing '60s songs that you don't get to hear often got a little bit of psychedelic to it.....👍👍

  • @xyz8655
    @xyz8655 Рік тому +3

    Lead singer Stevie Wright looking his best in this videoclip.

  • @livertic
    @livertic Рік тому +3

    Fab Aussie rock !

  • @jomiiller6297
    @jomiiller6297 Рік тому +4

    Lead singer Stevie Wright had a solo hit with Evie have a listen to it. Great Aussie band

  • @andreabryant1131
    @andreabryant1131 Рік тому +6

    love this song❤❤❤!!✌ hey shawn and mel shout out to you guys!!✌

  • @barbararees604
    @barbararees604 Рік тому +13

    Well it's about time you got to these guys, I loved Stevie Wright's energy and cheek. Have you seen Stevie Wright doing his song Evie, a 3 part love song that really takes you on a journey that ends in tragedy. But what a performance! He was just coming back on the scene, in the 70's, after not completely recovering from drug addiction. Another great song of his that another Aussie band, Rose tattoo covered, was black eyed bruiser, which is heavy but trancey too.
    Harry Vander, lead guitar and George Young on rhythm, went on to form a duo called flash in the pan, with their song down among the dead men, but they wrote heaps of songs that other artists did, like Grace Jones with walking in the rain and fellow Aussie singer John Paul Young with the world wide hit (on it's 2nd time around) love is in the air.
    P.S. I think you've seen the Divinyls with Chrissy Amphlet performing an easy beats song I'll make you happy. I love both versions, but if you are going further down the easy beats rabbit hole, you might also like wedding ring and sorry, as well as I'll make you happy.

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau Рік тому +4

    Shawn & Mel, just like the Teskey Brothers, they were only big in Australia.

  • @ajruther67
    @ajruther67 Рік тому +4

    3 guitar players in a band is usually a lead guitar, rhythm guitar and bass guitar

  • @jimallison6125
    @jimallison6125 Рік тому +5

    S & M thanks for doing my request. You guys are gun to watch. Love those 60's songs.

  • @stevensprunger3422
    @stevensprunger3422 Рік тому +4

    Wow that was a flash from the past when I came out here popped up on the a.m. radio top 20 yeah top 20 that’s right that was a gym every time they played it wow what a blast from the past thanks for sharing that great reaction I never saw them I only heard them now I’ve seen them Hurray hurray !!

  • @skyblue9515
    @skyblue9515 Рік тому +3

    This was so much fun, loved the song but never saw this video before. It's so delightful to experience these old songs again!

  • @deanmaynard8256
    @deanmaynard8256 Рік тому +6

    The lead singer has a 3 part solo hit called Evie that is considered an Australian classic- You should react to the 3 parts (in order of course)

  • @jefftisdell1107
    @jefftisdell1107 Рік тому +1

    The rhythm guitarist George Young is the older brother of Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC and along with lead guitarist Harry Vanda produced AC/DC's early albums

  • @bryanforis1839
    @bryanforis1839 Рік тому +3

    The heavy metal 🎸 great live band concert little acdc

  • @stevenhochlander1630
    @stevenhochlander1630 8 місяців тому +1

    This is why music is the only connects people.

  • @cindyfalstrom7231
    @cindyfalstrom7231 Рік тому +8

    Loved Easybeats. Little Stevie Wright was charming and adorable. I believe I read that he was only about 16/17 in this film. Sadly, like many other stars of that era, fame brought him drug abuse problems that ruined his life. Another great song is "Good Times".

  • @christinalikoski4937
    @christinalikoski4937 Рік тому +2

    I love the EASY BEAT what a great band
    Should hear some of their other songs
    Australia 💕Christina

  • @bgallagher8129
    @bgallagher8129 Рік тому +9

    I listen to another reaction site that doesn't play many 60"s songs because they think they are too slow and boring. Thanks Guys for putting that vicious rumor to rest.

  • @simonlitten
    @simonlitten Рік тому +8

    Their other big hit was Sorry. Just as energetic. Was covered by David Bowie on his Pin Ups album

  • @jameshealy8402
    @jameshealy8402 Рік тому +3

    It all started with the Merseybeat sound early 60s which was Liverpool and surrounding areas of Merseyside. Beatles, Searches , Gerry and the pacemakers, The Merseybeats and many more then it ballooned across UK with other groups and US with the likes of Gary Puckett and The Union Gap and so on

  • @diogenesagogo
    @diogenesagogo Рік тому +2

    I reckon The Hives must have seen this one!

  • @CryptikConstruct
    @CryptikConstruct Рік тому +3

    An early Australian classic.

  • @alphaomega7191
    @alphaomega7191 Рік тому +1

    Anyone whose ever tried to follow the chord progressiosn George is doing on this knows how insanely complicated they are - when you listen to the Easybeats especially stuff liek "Sorry" you can hear the elements and foundations of the sound that ended up coming out in his two younger brothers band 10 years later (AC/DC)

  • @stevenhochlander1630
    @stevenhochlander1630 8 місяців тому +1

    Great song

  • @rogerlunde8668
    @rogerlunde8668 Рік тому +1

    A great record from 1966, when pop was at it's best.

  • @colleenmatulickclarke2059
    @colleenmatulickclarke2059 Рік тому +1

    Great early Aussie band...their energy and catchy songs are still well respected.

  • @angelado3
    @angelado3 Рік тому +3

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @joelilley6603
    @joelilley6603 Рік тому +1

    Great choice Jim! 👍👍

  • @alankarr6689
    @alankarr6689 10 місяців тому +1

    The “doo doos” were inspired by a group called The Swingle Singers

  • @johnmartinez1195
    @johnmartinez1195 Рік тому +1

    Got to admit, the dance moves are pretty kool.

  • @jacksonmorganfroghin4815
    @jacksonmorganfroghin4815 9 місяців тому +1

    Mona Lisa Twins covers this song. Excellent!

  • @deanmaynard8256
    @deanmaynard8256 Рік тому +4

    The original Oz Rock band - So sad that Stevie had such a tough life.

  • @chiefsohcahtoa3285
    @chiefsohcahtoa3285 Рік тому +5

    Good Times is another great song by them. Several bands covered it, including INXS.

  • @geetee4459
    @geetee4459 Рік тому +2

    Vanda & Young (part of this group) were like the Lennon/McCartney of Aussie music. Besides their Easybeats hits they wrote songs for John Paul Young (Love is in the Air & Yesterday's Hero) - themselves 'Flash & The Pan' (Hey Saint Peter & Down Among the Deadmen) & the legendary song 'Evie' (Parts 1, 2 & 3) by Stevie Wright - lead-singer for the Easybeats. Sadly in the 70s he was affected by drug issues but this performance was still amazing - ua-cam.com/video/lPveBD6WWXc/v-deo.html

  • @stevensprunger3422
    @stevensprunger3422 Рік тому +3

    Yeah Mel I want to see in your 60s gogo girl outfit yeah yeah!!

    • @jameshealy8402
      @jameshealy8402 Рік тому +3

      If you want to see a gogo girl watch Edison Lighthouse. Love Grows one of my fave songs . It's 1970 , but I reckon he wrote it in 69 , lol

    • @stevensprunger3422
      @stevensprunger3422 Рік тому +2

      @@jameshealy8402
      I am on it thanks…!!

    • @stevensprunger3422
      @stevensprunger3422 Рік тому

      @@jameshealy8402
      Yeah I said I was on it that was really nice I never knew about that band before but those go-go dancers
      Yeah …sweet….
      Thanks for that
      ua-cam.com/video/OqcDG_xLWPY/v-deo.html

  • @stevenlowe3026
    @stevenlowe3026 Рік тому +1

    Harry (tall and blond, far right) and George (far left) wrote this. It was a huge hit. But you also ought to look at their brilliant earlier work - "Sorry", "For My Woman", "Wedding Ring"and the songs on "Easy Fever" - ua-cam.com/video/Jcy9eJVx-CA/v-deo.html&start_radio=1

  • @chygwelanmeneth
    @chygwelanmeneth Рік тому +1

    Try the Easybeats "For My Woman" and "I'll Make you Happy".

  • @davidtatunghuang1191
    @davidtatunghuang1191 Рік тому +2

    Love this song and band and your reactions! Please try You Were On My Mind by We Five. Thank You!

  • @kopynd1
    @kopynd1 Рік тому +1

    they came from the land down under😊

  • @davidspicer4330
    @davidspicer4330 Рік тому +3

    Stevie wright is no longer with us.song came out in 1966. The greatest year for music period.

  • @j4wn
    @j4wn Рік тому +3

    Great tune and I also like Gary Moore's cover of it from the 80's.

  • @anthonyevans1891
    @anthonyevans1891 6 місяців тому +3

    we have a dj at a Seattle radio station that for years on Friday at 5:00 would kick off the weekend by faithfully playing Friday On My Mind...its become somewhat of a local tradition. no matter how shitty the work week may have been, i would always count on that song to lift my spirits.i'd never seen any of their videos, or read any of their history until recently, but must say it's obvious why people came down with "easy fever" Watching Stevie Wright joyfully belting out the song while dancing around makes it even more unforgettable.

  • @jacksonmorganfroghin4815
    @jacksonmorganfroghin4815 9 місяців тому +1

    One of the most fun songs ever. Best group from Australia. (BeeGees were born in Britain) Men at Work are great as well.
    The lead singer was funny. His name was Steven Wright. He dances not unlike Jerry Lewis. There. I just named two comedians. So he had to be funny. Very beatlesque. Sir Paul wishes he wrote that one, I'm sure!!

  • @moobutt
    @moobutt 9 місяців тому +1

    Check out their song She’s So Fine

  • @b577960
    @b577960 Рік тому

    Never seen three guys with three guitars- welver heard of the you’re infor a treat. Where have you been. EEver heard of the the Beatles, the Rolling Stones- OMG

  • @weezy8029
    @weezy8029 Рік тому +4

    U shld CK out Ride Captain Ride by Blues Image sumtime! Thanks 4 what u do!❤️❤️❤️

  • @benjaminjohnson8010
    @benjaminjohnson8010 Рік тому +2

    Fyi angus young of ACDC HIS brother is playing guitar in this group .

  • @vincenthewlett4329
    @vincenthewlett4329 Рік тому +2

    Try David Bowies version of this song ..it is brilliant

  • @paulmorris8762
    @paulmorris8762 Рік тому

    I used to confuse titles this song with the Cure Friday I'm In Love

  • @kimsherrell2866
    @kimsherrell2866 Рік тому +2

    GM

  • @Puzz...693
    @Puzz...693 6 днів тому

    Stevie Wright, evie part 1,2,3 ❤

  • @jimallison6125
    @jimallison6125 Рік тому +3

    OK Shaun you asked for it. How about The Electric Prunes? Too much to dream last night. Thanks.

    • @AdrianDeVore
      @AdrianDeVore Рік тому

      Get me to the world on time is another good one.

  • @andrewbowman4611
    @andrewbowman4611 Рік тому +3

    A few more obscure sixties songs include: Kites by Simon Dupree; Jesamine by The Casuals; Eloise by Barry Ryan; Little Arrows by Leapy Lee; and Lady Godiva by Peter & Gordon. All are pure pop of a defining decade.

  • @scottjones758
    @scottjones758 Рік тому +2

    The New Beats did " Bread and Butter" song heard in the Lost Boys movie.

  • @ralphgomez6251
    @ralphgomez6251 Рік тому +2

    Reminds me of The Rolling Stones!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Ian-hg8gx
    @Ian-hg8gx Рік тому +2

    can you react to another great aussie voice john farnham live with the melbourne symphony orchestra doing help a re-working of the beatles hit

  • @todwest
    @todwest Рік тому +6

    Bowie did a kickass version of this song on the Pinups album

    • @jonathanlocke6404
      @jonathanlocke6404 Рік тому +2

      That's where I discovered this (and several other lesser known but great songs from the early British invasion.) That's actually one of my favorite Bowie albums. Great versions of Yardbirds, Who, and Kinks songs...

  • @rellek64
    @rellek64 Рік тому +2

    Check out another Australia band Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs
    Everybody I know thinks I'm crazy

  • @cdfdesantis699
    @cdfdesantis699 Рік тому +3

    5 slightly less talented "easybeat"-les, who made up for it with slightly more frenetic energy.

  • @scottjones758
    @scottjones758 Рік тому +1

    Bread and Butter is great!

  • @delphenia660
    @delphenia660 Рік тому +2

    Speaking of Friday, can you please react to the O’Jays song titled “ Living for the Weekend .” Thanks

  • @moosejuicepie2467
    @moosejuicepie2467 Рік тому +2

    Can you Please react to the song/video for Marilyn Manson - S(Ain’t)!!! It’d definitely be your most shocking reaction ever done!!!

  • @barrytucker7583
    @barrytucker7583 11 місяців тому

    Please review the Tobacco Road by the Nashville Teens (British band 1964)
    Barry Tucker

  • @porkypile
    @porkypile Рік тому +1

    Good times or St Louis is rockier tracks by the Easybeats and in my opinion better songs.