The Babys - 1977 - Isn't It Time HQ

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  • Опубліковано 12 бер 2009
  • Thanks to the original poster of this clip, I was able to clean it up & sync it to the stereo soundtrack. Not perfection, but it works.
    For best results, watch in HQ with headphones on (or really good speakers!)

КОМЕНТАРІ • 83

  • @brianmills6168
    @brianmills6168 Рік тому +29

    Each of those backup singers has a better voice than anyone singing in 2023. They're awesome.

  • @lawrencewarren7254
    @lawrencewarren7254 2 місяці тому +7

    Days of class good tast and fine songwriting...happy we lived them

  • @derektut
    @derektut 7 років тому +61

    The female vocals on this are what set apart 70's rock and today's music. Awesome.

    • @rtbrain
      @rtbrain 3 роки тому +3

      They are stunningly beautiful aren’t they? Same with “every time I think of you” just brilliant backup vocals.

    • @matthewpeers1705
      @matthewpeers1705 2 роки тому +3

      I second that!

    • @susanrodgers9222
      @susanrodgers9222 Рік тому +5

      I wanted to be a backup singer. I ended up messing up my vocal cords. But you are correct the backup singers make the songs good.

    • @roseakarosiehweinstein3216
      @roseakarosiehweinstein3216 Рік тому

      Absolutely beautiful especially Myrna Matthews and John Waite has a gorgeous voice of an angel 😇🙏 ty so much for being a US citizen while retaining your British citizenship roughly 5 years ago I love you so much my dear were my first MTV crush and favorite British male rocker you look adorable and sweet and darling funny and sexy as hell I've had the privilege of meeting you a few times and we've spoken on the phone multiple times and I've seen you live 7 times no shit hunny you are so cute people who are jealous little dicks

    • @bonniesheets2219
      @bonniesheets2219 Рік тому

      ​@@susanrodgers9222 (

  • @coenfrieda
    @coenfrieda 3 місяці тому +7

    Still enjoying this song❤at almost 70 years of age, keep listening this over and over, pure music!

  • @gmfraizer73
    @gmfraizer73 3 роки тому +31

    I have always loved this song since it first came out. Beautiful and powerful! It's hard to believe how old it is now.

  • @cameronhenderson7092
    @cameronhenderson7092 Рік тому +10

    For a moment in time, John Waite was on top of the world.

    • @johnbeckham1483
      @johnbeckham1483 5 місяців тому +1

      Missing You by John Waite was a MEGA HIT back in 1985!

  • @darthfader6835
    @darthfader6835 3 роки тому +25

    Amazing song, what a brilliant production. 40+ years later and it still is just as amazing as the first time I heard it.

  • @NYVoice
    @NYVoice 15 років тому +18

    No comments? OK, here's one. Great song, terrific vocals, very surreal romantic. It's almost gospel-like.

  • @guglielmo64
    @guglielmo64 3 роки тому +24

    Those background singers are fantastic!

  • @blakeschreckenbach679
    @blakeschreckenbach679 3 місяці тому +1

    This song blew me away in the late 70s. My parents bought some compilation album that JC Penney commissioned and sold i believe. It had Meco's Star Wars disco theme and Heaven on the Seventh Floor as well.

  • @georgejetson1923
    @georgejetson1923 4 місяці тому +6

    One of my top 10 favorites from the fantastic 70's👍

  • @SuperAnimelover100
    @SuperAnimelover100 Рік тому +7

    John Wait and the Soul Sisters, knocked it out the park. :)

  • @brgreg8725
    @brgreg8725 4 роки тому +14

    Not 1 dislike, so I’m not alone in my love for The Baby’s!

  • @markbierut548
    @markbierut548 4 роки тому +24

    Just amazing background signers..this is real music with real talent....l love this group...all over again

  • @RFazor
    @RFazor Місяць тому +2

    Great great song!

  • @wandablok7838
    @wandablok7838 9 місяців тому +4

    Good memories with this song

  • @danford6644
    @danford6644 5 років тому +15

    Saw them open up for REO in ‘78-my first concert. Thanks for posting....Waite still has the swag

    • @dianapeterson3162
      @dianapeterson3162 5 років тому +1

      You are so lucky.

    • @alanpeters9977
      @alanpeters9977 3 роки тому

      Dan, remember that well. Duluth, MN at the Duluth Arena. Went for REO Speedwagon and Gary Richrath, came away being a huge Babys fan.

    • @williameverett6998
      @williameverett6998 Рік тому

      Saw them in '78 with REO too in Jackson, MS. Great concert

  • @mikejackson5666
    @mikejackson5666 8 місяців тому +10

    Are they the best backup singers ever?😊

  • @kenanacampora
    @kenanacampora Рік тому +3

    The Frankie Valie of rock. Great voice, versatile, part of our lives on the radio for years. 😊🎉❤

  • @stephanieliveri4289
    @stephanieliveri4289 3 роки тому +19

    I love this song!

  • @buzzard3515
    @buzzard3515 2 роки тому +5

    Still as fresh as it was way back in the late 70s !

  • @alankoziol2741
    @alankoziol2741 3 роки тому +6

    This song/production has it all! Why did the music world lose sight of such awesome beauty!

  • @jacksmith3128
    @jacksmith3128 3 роки тому +10

    Still a great song

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 2 роки тому +10

    Timeless... amazing song! 👍🇳🇿

  • @StanfordtheArtist
    @StanfordtheArtist 4 роки тому +11

    Sooo damn goosebumpin' uplifting good...

  • @roxannelarrieu2927
    @roxannelarrieu2927 2 місяці тому +2

    John Waite🌹All songs are poetry of love ❤️ [avec une voix d"or du Rock] 🎶🎶🎶🎸🎹🎹🎹🎹 T.H.E. B. A.B. Y.S. so talented 🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸❤

  • @strictlynorton
    @strictlynorton Рік тому +4

    Always felt this track would've been a great addition to Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs. It has that same elite blue eyed pop soul. Killer production.

  • @kathrynmastrogiacomo5541
    @kathrynmastrogiacomo5541 3 роки тому +4

    One sexy singer! He’s still got it today! ❤️

  • @giuseppecatha
    @giuseppecatha 3 роки тому +3

    Those zemantis bass is amazing

  • @danielblackmon6602
    @danielblackmon6602 Місяць тому +1

    Rest in peace Judy mauldin.

  • @frankjackson9821
    @frankjackson9821 Рік тому +2

    I tried a Waite song the other night in karaoke. I just can’t hit his high’s. Super star all the way

  • @gerrymarlowe5541
    @gerrymarlowe5541 3 роки тому +9

    I'm 70 now. Love the Babys and the backup women on this track. No room for racism or homophobia. Just enjoy the talent. Wish the band with Michael Corby and the Babettes had gone on for a few more years. I like " I'm falling " a lot too. John Lennon said the 70s were a drag, but i think he kind of had his head up his arse in the 70s. Rich hippy in his bubble in a penthouse in Manhatten.

    • @gman7377
      @gman7377 2 роки тому

      Racism, homophobia ?

  • @countdown2xstacy
    @countdown2xstacy Рік тому +2

    Great F’n tune

  • @melanierowe986
    @melanierowe986 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing song... Thank you for cleaning it up with the video : )

  • @wendy42842
    @wendy42842 11 місяців тому +1

    Angels

  • @valeriejewell2015
    @valeriejewell2015 Рік тому

    Seems so many that I Loved, have passed...tell them....

  • @johnbeckham1483
    @johnbeckham1483 9 місяців тому +1

    This John Waite And The Babys song entitled, "Isn't It Time", reminds me of living in Northern California circa 1977! The female vocalists on these song are fabulous indeed!

    • @brentmann2988
      @brentmann2988 5 місяців тому +1

      I vividly remember KFRC in San Francisco playing this great song in '77 and '78.

    • @johnbeckham1483
      @johnbeckham1483 5 місяців тому +1

      @@brentmann2988 I spent almost 2 years in San Mateo county, Ca. in 77/78! Listened to KSAN FM as I liked early Journey on their NEXT album!

    • @brentmann2988
      @brentmann2988 5 місяців тому +1

      @@johnbeckham1483 KSAN was a really good station. The Bay Area radio stations were great in the 70s.

    • @johnbeckham1483
      @johnbeckham1483 5 місяців тому +1

      @@brentmann2988 Yes the FM dial in the Bay Area was loaded with quality Rock & all types of music! I remember KOME in San Jose, KARA in Santa Clara. Do you remember when KCBS FM was light rock? Steve & the Music on KCBS FM! Great station indeed...

    • @brentmann2988
      @brentmann2988 5 місяців тому +1

      @@johnbeckham1483 I lived in the South Bay, so I remember KOME and KARA very well. There was also KEZR and KSJO in San Jose. Yes, I do remember KCBS-FM playing light rock. Fun memories of great radio stations. I also remember a fast talking guy named Tom Campbell doing radio commercials for Cal Stereo!

  • @toniroan5638
    @toniroan5638 Рік тому +2

    What can you say about John Waite 🥰love his talent so many memories 🥰

  • @KenSerpico5450
    @KenSerpico5450 2 місяці тому +2

    At 01:27John is too far from the mic when he begins singing, revealing he is Iip syncing. He then just smirks at the fact.

  • @karenovalasiti3261
    @karenovalasiti3261 3 роки тому +6

    Where did they find all the cool clothes back then?

  • @TailsSP
    @TailsSP Рік тому +1

    Do you know if this was a performance video or a TV appearance?

    • @TheArabchaser
      @TheArabchaser Рік тому

      I read that it was a "Umatic promotional video".

    • @kevinbking1
      @kevinbking1 Рік тому

      Lip sinking and posing to the studio track. Somewhat sad, but Lord what a great song!!!

  • @KrystyneY
    @KrystyneY 3 місяці тому

    I thought Jonathan Cain was in the Babies??

  • @bryanwarfield6873
    @bryanwarfield6873 Рік тому

    The bass trombone is amazing. Anyone know who it is? Perhaps Dick Hyde?

  • @alanherring8769
    @alanherring8769 3 роки тому +2

    note perfect with the record :/

    • @Slashkamr
      @Slashkamr Рік тому +1

      Yes because it's not live it's the band miming to a recording

    • @alanherring8769
      @alanherring8769 Рік тому +2

      @@Slashkamr Yes, I'm painfully aware. My comment was meant as sarcasm.

  • @PorcelainLeigh
    @PorcelainLeigh 3 роки тому +3

    Hi my name is John. And i want to be Bowie...

    • @somekindofbrain
      @somekindofbrain 2 роки тому +3

      Who didn't want that hair back in the day, man or woman? Even me, a rocker.

  • @studiosinger
    @studiosinger 26 днів тому

    He looks so pitiful. How sad.

  • @anybodysguess960
    @anybodysguess960 2 місяці тому

    great song but what's with the David Bowie get up

  • @danivy6758
    @danivy6758 7 місяців тому

    Live lipsync

  • @LemonsAndSalt69
    @LemonsAndSalt69 10 місяців тому

    The fact that every guy in this band is a dork, held them back from superstardom. Tom Waits had an ego that was far too big for his tiny talent. Plus it didn't help that they could never write an album of consistent songs.