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КОМЕНТАРІ • 164

  • @melaniering6502
    @melaniering6502 4 місяці тому +8

    Trust me guys, They didn't need a TV series to make a "Come Back", They never went away.

  • @broodhunter21
    @broodhunter21 4 місяці тому +8

    Nothing gets you over heartbreak like writing a song about it, and making a literal shit ton of money over it.

  • @wendytruex3919
    @wendytruex3919 3 роки тому +57

    Roll with the Changes is a great REO song.

  • @snave59
    @snave59 Рік тому +6

    IMO,Time for me to fly is the best REO Speedwagon song.

  • @terryemery4348
    @terryemery4348 3 роки тому +43

    REO stands for Ransom Eli Olds, founder of the Oldsmobile. The band was named after the REO Speed Wagon, an early truck from the REO Motor Car Company. As others stated, credit must be given to the great Gary Richrath.

    • @snave59
      @snave59 Рік тому +5

      Interesting.I never knew how they came up with that name.

    • @randymagley9024
      @randymagley9024 Рік тому +2

      Ransom was the grandfather of my grandfather Arthur Olds who was my mom's dad.

  • @aliciasaracino1233
    @aliciasaracino1233 3 роки тому +18

    We were spoiled, growing up with this music and talent…love your deep and intelligent reactions to this amazing music of this decade..

  • @kentnottingham9635
    @kentnottingham9635 3 роки тому +40

    They are SO GOOD in concert! I’ve seen them numerous times and Kevin has a way with the crowd! Great storyteller on and off stage! They can make you cry in one song and rip your face off the next!

  • @barbarapacker5722
    @barbarapacker5722 2 роки тому +5

    Okay, y'all need to react to "Tough Guy." I was surprised I couldn't find too many react to this song while they are reacting to REO Speedwagon.

  • @leonardshevlin7260
    @leonardshevlin7260 2 роки тому +4

    I played the hell out of that LP.

  • @pennyanderson4330
    @pennyanderson4330 3 роки тому +23

    We were blessed in the 70s and 80’s with great music. You should check out more REO and then some Bob Seger-Turn the Page is a good start.

  • @mike4652
    @mike4652 3 роки тому +30

    Ransom E. Olds (REO) could be considered the father of automotive claiming to have built the first automobile with a steam engine in 1894, then a gas powered one in 1896, this would credit Lansing, not Detroit, as the birth place of automotive. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REO_Speed_Wagon

    • @Michigan_farmboy
      @Michigan_farmboy 3 роки тому +6

      This is the same Olds as Oldsmobile. R.E.O. was the truck division.

  • @markdraine3571
    @markdraine3571 3 роки тому +54

    The really main guy that did pass on ,Gary Richrath, was a phenomenal guitarist..Founding member , must be mentioned. Check out performance of "Ridin the Storm Out" on Midnite Special.

    • @Jessica_Roth
      @Jessica_Roth 3 роки тому +8

      In one poll, Gary is rated as the 2nd-most underrated guitarist of all time. (Mark Knopfler is #1.) Absolutely brilliant. Whereas Dave Amato is no more than adequate.
      I should also point out that the drummer you admire is co-founder Allen Gratzer; Bryan Hitt didn't join until 1987. The current lineup (Cronin/Doughty/Hall/Hitt/Amato) has been together since '89 and gets points for durability ("After 31 years in the group, Dave is still the new guy", as Kevin said last year), but the key lineup is from the 1970s, Cronin/Richrath/Doughty/Gratzer and first Gregg Philbin and then Hall on bass.

    • @richardcranium5048
      @richardcranium5048 2 роки тому +4

      RIP Gary

    • @richardcranium5048
      @richardcranium5048 2 роки тому +2

      Wild Turkey Trot

    • @Playstore2085-s8v
      @Playstore2085-s8v 2 роки тому +2

      ​@@Jessica_Roth I seen Reo 30 times.over 40 plus years and Dave Amato is a hell of a guitar play.no on can fill richraths shoes but to say D.A.is Adequate??? when is the last reo show you've been to if ever!!?

    • @mljrotag6343
      @mljrotag6343 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly...he is a HUGE part of what made their sound.

  • @beauqc5587
    @beauqc5587 Рік тому +3

    When I was a teenager, REO Speedwagon put out an amazing album called "Hi Infidelity". A GREAT album. Songs like "Don't Let Him Go", "Keep On Loving You" and "Take it on the Run" were the big hits. Give them a listen. Same lead singer as this. Great memories for me. Great review, Boys. LOVE your channel. :)

  • @Rebel9668
    @Rebel9668 3 місяці тому +1

    An REO Speedwagon was a heavy duty truck in the early 20th century that was also fast, relatively speaking for its time, often used as a fire truck. The band formed in 1967 in Champaign, IL. They have a lot of great tunes. They started off as hard rock and around the early 80's became more of a ballad/arena rock type of sounding band.

  • @marlonreyno4377
    @marlonreyno4377 3 роки тому +18

    One of america's greatest rock n roll band who ignore by JOKE N ROLL HALL OF FAME

    • @texarcana2450
      @texarcana2450 11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah and so are Styx overlooked also lol

  • @user-nc2zn8nh2h
    @user-nc2zn8nh2h 4 місяці тому +3

    Gary Richraft flying turkey trot live REO Speed wagon guitar solo best ever wow early 70s

  • @marrkhicks
    @marrkhicks Рік тому +4

    Absolutely classic rock

  • @bobbyweber2011
    @bobbyweber2011 Рік тому +2

    REO Speedwagon we're turn of the century fire pump wagons

  • @amibowman7833
    @amibowman7833 3 роки тому +7

    Take It On The Run is awesome too.

  • @bostonvair
    @bostonvair 2 роки тому +3

    If any of you guys are old enough to remember the Oldsmobile brand of car, REO was the initials of the founder of the Oldsmobile company (Ransom E. Olds). REO was a light truck company founded by the same dude, and the REO Speedwagon was a model of a light truck by the REO company from the early 20th century.
    I love old-school REO from the first Kevin Cronin album (REO TWO) from 1972 through this album. Great stuffl. Not as big a fan of their later stuff from the 1980s that was more pop. However from their huge 1980 album "High Infidelity" that sort of broke them through into the mainstream, I do love the last song that never got any airplay "Wish You Were There."
    Some other old school REO:
    Roll With the Changes (from this same album)
    Golden Country (a scathing political song, rare from REO)
    Being Kind Can Hurt Someone Sometimes.

  • @saveriosalemme5366
    @saveriosalemme5366 2 роки тому +2

    I’m 58 years old and I got teary eyed.

  • @jwine4145
    @jwine4145 3 роки тому +9

    These guys rocked in the 70s. They went the ballad route in the 80s

  • @lokisan100
    @lokisan100 2 роки тому +3

    Riding the storm out -REO Speedwagon!

  • @Mike990920
    @Mike990920 6 місяців тому +3

    I love this band and totally love this song!! And the beauty is that for a group of really old guys, they totally replicate the sound and energy live! ☮️💕💕

  • @AJ-ln4sm
    @AJ-ln4sm 3 роки тому +10

    That harmony part gives me chills every time!

  • @SusanGarrett-xt8uh
    @SusanGarrett-xt8uh 2 місяці тому +1

    Everything on you can tune a piano but you can't tune a fish is great. Love them ❤

  • @kentnottingham9635
    @kentnottingham9635 3 роки тому +12

    WAAAAIDAMINUTE, I’m back! You just mentioned “Underrated”. Only to younger generations could this band be underrated. They were ALL OVER the radio, so much, their own songs were fighting with other to get played! PACKED TO THE CEILING concerts where ever they played! Ok, I’m out (again) 🤘😎🤘

  • @alisonmontana8895
    @alisonmontana8895 2 роки тому +4

    "This man's been abused!" LOL, I love you guys, always fun to watch.

  • @Lori-xt2lf
    @Lori-xt2lf 3 роки тому +6

    Oh God the memories. xxxooo

  • @premierfantasyfootballleag6924

    Gary Richrath... Incredible, absolutely incredible guitarist... Never was the same after losing him in 88

  • @thequieterubcomethemoreuhe1198
    @thequieterubcomethemoreuhe1198 2 роки тому +3

    Back On The Road Again - R.E.O. Speedwagon
    Enough said.

  • @npkrn6764
    @npkrn6764 3 роки тому +6

    One of those songs that make other drivers on the road laugh at me 😂 if it comes on - I'm singing at the top of my lungs! 🔥 Great sing- along and everyone can relate.

  • @paulstewart6203
    @paulstewart6203 3 роки тому +6

    Gary Richrath played most all of the signature lead guitar parts on their hits.

  • @Trix897
    @Trix897 Рік тому +1

    Champaign, Illinois is where I grew up, so thanks to the shout out to my home town! One of my friends went to high school with Bruce Hall, who was actually from Champaign.😊
    Greetings from Seattle these days. 🙂

  • @joaquinfigueroa3640
    @joaquinfigueroa3640 3 роки тому +14

    Gary Richrath was the lead guitarist for all their hit years. He wrote Take It On The Run, Ridin' The Storm Out, Golden Country, and so many more. Frankly, there's no REO without Gary. The current guitarist is filling in his shoes, and the whole band have benefited from Gary, and the resurgence of Classic Rock in tv shows and movies. Richrath was the Rocking powerhouse of the band. RIP.

  • @edwinfrydendall-cn8qb
    @edwinfrydendall-cn8qb 10 місяців тому +2

    Ransom E. Olds
    Founder of the Oldsmobile auto company.
    One of their trucks was called "Speedwagon".

  • @tjtampa214
    @tjtampa214 Рік тому +4

    I love REO Speedwagon. 💜
    I rem when they came on the scene. There were so many new bands and they just kept coming, it was unbelievable.

  • @dennishitchcock560
    @dennishitchcock560 Рік тому +2

    I was stationed in Korea the first time hearing this song. It was the anthem for all of us soldiers rotating back to the States on that big beautiful bird taking us home. That was 42 years ago and it feels like yesterday.

  • @josephpertee6358
    @josephpertee6358 2 роки тому +2

    Reo speedwagon is a fire engine

  • @BillyEddie1
    @BillyEddie1 2 роки тому +4

    Welcome to the club millennials. Do a deep dive on REO. You’ll love it.

  • @bobthebear1246
    @bobthebear1246 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm sure you know by now and for the future that there can be no real discussion of REO Speedwagon without the late great guitarist Gary Richrath, whom - when he was in his prime - there were very few American guitarists who could touch him. That guy was an absolute madman on lead and rhythm guitar. I would even say he is probably the greatest Midwestern guitarist of all-time.

  • @lokisan100
    @lokisan100 2 роки тому +2

    Roll with the changes! REO Speedwagon.

  • @michaelconnolly7681
    @michaelconnolly7681 Рік тому +4

    Wow. Excellent song. I'm always introduced to new songs on your channel. Your videos are amazing.

  • @scott_celt
    @scott_celt 3 роки тому +14

    Their music is the sound track of my life. Incredible band. if you want fire check out Roll With The Changes from the same album. Keyboard and guitar fire.

  • @Elfsthirdnut
    @Elfsthirdnut Рік тому +2

    The middle guys arrrgggg is the same reaction I had too 😂😂

  • @mikemarcotte5962
    @mikemarcotte5962 2 роки тому +2

    It sounds so happy because the decision's been made and he's finally free.

  • @213227
    @213227 3 роки тому +7

    REO my old time fav band. Play Can’t fight this feeling ?

  • @KevinBevington
    @KevinBevington 2 роки тому +3

    another good one off the same album "Blazin' Your Own Trail Again". also Gary Richrath (RIP) was a long time guitar player for this band.

  • @davidlincoln78240
    @davidlincoln78240 2 роки тому +2

    the first song I heard from them that hooked me was Golden Country

  • @cindyphifer970
    @cindyphifer970 2 роки тому +3

    Take it on the run is my favorite by them

  • @scott_celt
    @scott_celt 3 роки тому +6

    Ransom Eli Olds the founder of the REO motor company. Made a high power truck in 1911 that was the first high powered vehicle that could carry heavy loads called the Speedwagon. It was used a fire truck and other heavy duty jobs. The founder of the band Neal Doughty. (keyboardist) was taking a history of engineering class at the University of Illinois and was looking for a name for his newly formed band and the first day of class the instructor wrote REO SPEEDWAGON on the balckboard and Neal decided it was the perfect name for his band. The used Ramson Eli Olds intials and formed R.E.O Speedwagon. in 1968 the band still tours every year (except this year of course)

  • @joemachine4714
    @joemachine4714 2 роки тому +4

    "Ridin' The Storm Out" (Live) and "Roll With The Changes" are bangers that should be next, before moving to the 80s

  • @bwilliams463
    @bwilliams463 3 роки тому +5

    I sang this for karaoke, one night. Damn near killed a guy in the front row.

  • @johnjara3296
    @johnjara3296 2 роки тому +3

    Thank god I saw them twice, one with Gary, one last year without. Always the best music. Full sound without spaces. Like they said every song is a journey

  • @AlHusker
    @AlHusker 4 місяці тому +1

    I saw them in 1982 in Kansas City Arrowhead stadium. Ted Nugent and John Cougar were there too.

  • @robinlowe2329
    @robinlowe2329 Рік тому +2

    Roll with the Changes. Total 🔥

  • @Thresholdmoment
    @Thresholdmoment 3 роки тому +11

    It's really great to see you kids getting into and analysing the song and the lyrics.. You guys can feel it and back then we could too. Growing up in the 70s was a magical time and the music exemplified and magnified that magic.

  • @RobertWeber-is1ug
    @RobertWeber-is1ug Місяць тому +1

    REO is a hand drawn firepump used at the turn of the 19th century

  • @pattydemesa4926
    @pattydemesa4926 Рік тому +2

    I see them every year

  • @angelajakem366
    @angelajakem366 2 роки тому +2

    Riding the Storm Out!

  • @TimSmith-uc4pk
    @TimSmith-uc4pk 2 роки тому +2

    Rock In Peace Gary Ritchrath.

  • @jeffclendenin6770
    @jeffclendenin6770 2 роки тому +2

    I have seen them 5 times from 1980 to 2019 lol

  • @leonardshevlin7260
    @leonardshevlin7260 2 роки тому +1

    I worked with Kevin Cronin's cousin at the Chicago Board of Trade. Nice guy who dressed in the popular preppy style (very un-Rock&Roll).

  • @alanfeldstein9761
    @alanfeldstein9761 3 роки тому +6

    I didn't think you guys would do this song. Great choice!

  • @karenmandeville7116
    @karenmandeville7116 2 роки тому +1

    Golden Country, Riding The Storm Out

  • @paulmoore1063
    @paulmoore1063 2 місяці тому +1

    golden country

  • @jimmypadgett1106
    @jimmypadgett1106 2 роки тому +1

    One of the greatest bands and they have stood the test of time. If young guys like urselves are likeing this music ur special I lived each of their hits still living them today

  • @tommythompson9565
    @tommythompson9565 Рік тому +1

    "It's just a good song."
    Plain and simple. This song always gave me the chills as it builds and builds up to the powerful ending. As a teen in the 70's, and even a little bit today. Another great reaction, guys.

  • @csw166
    @csw166 9 місяців тому +1

    Great band the best!

  • @kimberlyosborne1977
    @kimberlyosborne1977 3 роки тому +4

    I have an eagle tattoo from a break up and this song. Great reminder not to live with abuse for me.

  • @scottcummins1560
    @scottcummins1560 8 місяців тому +1

    NO ONE writes lyrics, sings songs or makes music like they did when I was growing up! the 70's was the BEST!!

  • @rogerparris1782
    @rogerparris1782 2 роки тому +3

    One of the best bands of the 70s

  • @user-bs4ym2zo4g
    @user-bs4ym2zo4g 7 днів тому +1

    An REO Speedwagon was a 1925 fire truck

  • @SWLinPHX
    @SWLinPHX 3 місяці тому

    I miss Ty. He will be remembered fondly by many of your viewers though I'm sure when they watch your old videos.

  • @michaelignatowicz9470
    @michaelignatowicz9470 3 роки тому +6

    Such an awesome song 🎵

  • @algallego
    @algallego 3 роки тому +3

    The REO Speed Wagon (alternatively Reo Speedwagon) was a light motor truck manufactured by REO Motor Car Company. It is an ancestor of the pickup truck.

  • @sharijustice3157
    @sharijustice3157 3 роки тому +5

    This song is my favorite REO Speedwagon song!Take it on the run another good one of theirs!Ryan it's a celebration of freedom from a bad relationship...I can definitely relate!

  • @megawhitesox0574
    @megawhitesox0574 3 роки тому +5

    he lead singer wrote this song about his high school girlfriend.

    • @pierceelyhibionada342
      @pierceelyhibionada342 3 роки тому +2

      The Girl who also was talked about in the Tough Guys?

    • @Jessica_Roth
      @Jessica_Roth 3 роки тому +3

      @@pierceelyhibionada342 Yah, around 2005 Kevin was acting like he had just grown out of the relationship and this was a wistful farewell…
      …but you can tell how hurt he is, and he couldn't even write the song until he was out of the state of Illinois (wrote it on the 1973 trip to Colorado where Gary wrote "Riding the Storm Out") and then he didn't finish it until five years later. after he'd been fired and rehired and gotten distance on the whole issue. (And by then, he'd gotten together with his future wife, whom he'd wanted for years, as detailed in "Roll with the Changes".)

  • @elma4250
    @elma4250 6 місяців тому +1

    REO was excellent and this was one of several "Ultimate Breakup Songs," and another one would be Would I Lie To You by the Eurythmics. "Jolly" breakup song??? LMAO!!!!!!!!

  • @ms.beatle248
    @ms.beatle248 2 роки тому +2

    Loved REO

  • @ChrisTaylor-ef4zn
    @ChrisTaylor-ef4zn 3 роки тому +4

    Recommend "Golden Country Live version" by REO. One of their more banging tunes

  • @glennawhiteman742
    @glennawhiteman742 2 роки тому +10

    Kevin Cronin and crew is a class act!
    I've seen them live 4 times! Never disappoints. Cronin is quite the story teller! One tip...If u get a chance to see them live and its at a outdoor venue. Their final song is always "Riding the storm out"Which is a great song! you will need to leave before the song is over....because as the song starts....you're gonna see lightning off in the distance. By the end its a downpour! No joke....it only had to happen to me and my friends ONCE!
    2nd time....we ain't falling for this 💩.
    True story! Every time in Noblesville In.

  • @jhamptonjr
    @jhamptonjr 2 роки тому +3

    Go back to their live album, You Get What You Play For, and have a listen to Golden Country. It's a social statement still relevant today.

  • @esabsablick5492
    @esabsablick5492 3 роки тому +3

    ROLL WITH THE CHANGES

  • @simon2077
    @simon2077 Рік тому +2

    REVIEW their song ROLL WITH THE CHANGES. I know all of you would love that.

  • @pierceelyhibionada342
    @pierceelyhibionada342 3 роки тому +2

    The Group had Two members Died, Gary Richrath & Miles Joseph (both Lead Guitarists).

  • @goingtothesunhwy.
    @goingtothesunhwy. 3 роки тому +2

    1915 REO speedwagon 🙊

  • @2ndBallScratchGolfer
    @2ndBallScratchGolfer 2 роки тому +1

    This guy on the right reminds me of one of my ol life long friends and he’s fkin hilarious

  • @JenLoAdaM
    @JenLoAdaM 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent reaction!

  • @foxchasejrt1
    @foxchasejrt1 3 роки тому +9

    Their album: Live You Get What You Play For (1976) has a few songs u might find interesting: "157 Riverside Avenue" (fav!) "Ridin' The Storm Out" and "Golden Country". It is an all live album, encourage u skip studio cuts for these 3 songs. Thanks!

    • @bradadams7285
      @bradadams7285 3 роки тому +3

      Like you do live with ( RIP) Gary Richrath

    • @deedeemoonracer5952
      @deedeemoonracer5952 2 роки тому +2

      REO was the first concert I ever went to. I loved the Live Album, especially "157 Riverside Avenue". Their piano player was also top notch, especially live!

  • @user-bs4ym2zo4g
    @user-bs4ym2zo4g 7 днів тому

    Champaign Illinois😊 the last recorded with another band called Head East in the same studio in Pekin Illinois

  • @hamblinta
    @hamblinta 3 роки тому +5

    More 70s bands…Supertramp, Eagles, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, ELO, Journey (more 80s), Leonard Skynard, The Who, and many more!

  • @danjmcs
    @danjmcs Рік тому +1

    Such a great song... I've seen REO live a number of times and one show Kevin did an acoustic set by himself while the rest of the band took a break. He sat on a stool and played/sang this solo, just amazing. Gary Richrath was such an underrated guitar player.

  • @linkjones4535
    @linkjones4535 2 роки тому +2

    REO Speedwagon touring "You Can Tune A Piano But You Can't Tuna Fish" was my first concert. I had never heard of them prior to that concert. They spoiled me for any other concert I've been to after them. Kevin is the best front man I've ever seen. He had the audience in his hand with his high energy and the way he talked to the audience. The show was general admission so my friends and I made our way to the front of the stage. As high as I was I still remembered several of the songs, especially "Riding The Storm Out" and "157 Riverside Ave." Kevin fucked up his intro dialog on "157" by saying "Smoked some wine and drank a joint" (paraphrasing) He stopped bent over laughing and admitted to his fuck up as he laughed with the audience. BEST PARTY EVER!!!

    • @lilpoohbear653
      @lilpoohbear653 Рік тому

      agreed..I saw them a few times and always a great show,,,real talent...they push ya, they serenade ya and they party with ya!!

  • @charlesallison6385
    @charlesallison6385 2 роки тому +3

    You really need to check out their album high infidelity one of the greatest albums ever produced it made them multi-millionaires overnight!!

  • @wild8757
    @wild8757 3 роки тому +2

    You guys are doing the lovey songs, check out the hard rock songs by them like “riding the storm out” or “157 Riverside Ave”. or “heavy on your love” or “Golden country”, all awesome tunes by REO Speedwagon!!

  • @user-yt7nc3ds3h
    @user-yt7nc3ds3h 5 місяців тому +1

    You guys are the best im just saying 😂

  • @SWLinPHX
    @SWLinPHX Рік тому +1

    This and "Roll With The Changes" were their first two huge hits that put them on the map -- "Ridin' The Storm Out" too was a hit. Then they exploded with their classic 1981 album Hi Infidelity.

  • @davidelswick6660
    @davidelswick6660 3 роки тому +2

    Great reaction! Great song.

  • @bobbyweber2011
    @bobbyweber2011 Рік тому +1

    It's the original lead guitarist on this one. He and Kevin wrote most of the songs. Much better that new guitarist but really good. Original likes to hold those notes like Gilmore does