I thought I was the only one who thought that way. I remember that in the 1980's the Music of Australia was next to Engalnd the most prevalant on the Charts in terms of Pop Music. There was Men At Work, INXS and Air Supply. Rick Springfield started playing Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital and Tristan Rogers became the First Successful Australian Actor on a US Soap General Hospital that Megan Markle had a small part on back in the day. Tristan would later kick the Door Open for Australian Actors on other US Soaps like All My Children, The Young & The Restless, As The World Turns & Gudiing Light. Also keep in mind that to this Day Olivia Newton-John (who although was born in England was raised in Australia) who not only kicked the door open for Kylie & Danni Minogue and Keith Urban but for Australian Actors in Hollywood from Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett all of which would win Oscars.
I saw the Little River Band back in the mid 70s at a high school. not my high school. They were amazing. Not under rated then or now. Saying a band is underrated is way overrated
My wife is a Native American and her tribe is the "Little River Band Of Ottowa Indians". Ever since they built their entertainment center they have tried to host the LRB at least once every year. The LRBOI are a water-loving people from Western Michigan and a truly great collection of people with a great sense of humor.
This was me in Kodiak Alaska Back in the 70s On my Dads72 foot shrimp boat It was a calm pretty day, And seeing the sea life ,The boat moving threw the water and the wind in my hair . Enjoying being young ,This song reminds me of my FANTASTIC Life as a teen in the 70s I would pass up on a BILLION dollars in a heart beat ,,To be able to go back to 1970, And do it all over,
Little River Band was one of my Mom’s favorite groups. She loved this song and so do I. She died 32 years ago and when I hear this, it feels like yesterday. God bless Jamal.
I'm 56 and was so lucky to be a young person in the 80's and being able to experience all this great music with The Little River Band being among my favorites. Whomever linked this song with to this video deserves a huge credit.
Hey son, It does my heart good and elevates me to know that this song soothes your heart as it does mine. I am unable to go places due to being in a electric wheelchair but I play this song and I feel blessed.
"That was beautiful". I was a kid when this song came out and it seriously still moves me so deeply every time I hear it. I think it's a combination of bittersweet melancholy and the beauty of the song because it reminds me so much of my mama who passed away in '95. She liked The Little River Band a lot and so have I ever since because of that. It makes me happy and sad to hear this lovely song.
Out of all the music reactionist I've seen, Jamel is the closest thing to being the "Reading Rainbow" of reaction stars. Your story is so humble and honest, it produces a whole lot of wholesomeness. I mean that sincerely. I look forward to doing a deep dive on your videos tonight
Some absolute Jamel classics: Christopher Cross "Ride Like The Wind"; Neil Young "Heart Of Gold"; Gordon Lightfoot "Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald"; Jeff Healey "See The Light"; and probably the most-fun reaction video I've ever seen by anyone, Edgar and Johnny Winter "Tobacco Road"...
@@stevetournay3731 "Jamel classics"...this man hasn't even been doing reactions for two years and he's already got "classics"...I agree he is THAT good. I completely agree with Ride Like The Wind, I have watched that at least 5 times. Will check out the rest. Thanks for these recommendations! /d
Glen Shorrock has a beautiful voice and the harmonies are wonderful. I enjoy listening to their smooth melodies and reminiscing back to the 70’s. Thank you Jamel for taking an interest in our generational music and i love watching your expressions and when you are really enjoying the tunes.
This song makes brings me to tears with a smile too, every time I hear it. I am a Navy Vet, and know what it’s like to be on the ocean by yourself... nothing better for reflection.
This song is so beautiful in it's concept and performance.. I saw LRB on their first major gig as back up/opening act to Doobie Brothers at Festival Hall Australia in approx 1971 and they were so good they got a standing ovation that went on for minutes. And when Doobies started the Oz audience were unimpressed. In fact it took 3/4 of Doobies set and a 25% boost of volume on their superior equipment to finally win the audience over. Long live LRB music..
G'day Jamel - really loved your interpretation of this classic song. I found affinity in all you said. I remember seeing LRB (Little River Band) in their heyday back in Australia during the golden years of pub rock. Incredible.
For some reason, this song always reminds me of Dobie Gray, ''Drift Away''; another classic soft rock/feel good anthem. You should do a reaction to that song, if you haven't already.
Jamel, you are truly a positive force in this world. I love how you call everyone “brother” because we need to remember that we are brothers and sisters.
Yes, It quickly became Jonny Farnham and the LRB backing band. You’ll probably like some old Axiom stuff which had Glenn Shorrock on vocals before he joined LRB.
Hi Jamel! Beautiful song. Here is the back story of it... "This song was written by Little River Band lead singer Glenn Shorrock at a time when tensions ran high in the band. Shorrock, who told Songfacts that he and guitarist Graeham Goble were like "chalk and cheese," needed a cool change from the internecine squabbles. In this song, he goes into reverie, dreaming of spending some tranquil time to himself in nature. At the time, he kept this interpretation under wraps, but Shorrock later admitted the song was a "cry for help." Much of the lyric is about sailing and the feeling of being on the "cool and bright clear water." Shorrock wasn't much of a seafarer at the time, but he did take up sailing a short time later, abetted in the expensive hobby by his earnings from this song. Shorrock lived on Sydney Harbor and later took a second home in Fiji. The South Pacific became one of his favorite places to sail. With a mellow '70s sound and specific references to sailing, this song is the apotheosis of yacht rock, a genre that became quite popular in America in the '00s and helped revive the music of the Little River Band. Glenn Shorrock stayed away from the various yacht rock tours due to contractual squabbles - he left the band for good in 1996 and was barred from performing under the Little River Band moniker as part of an agreement. In 2001, the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) named this one of the 30 greatest Australian songs of the last 75 years. The song's writer, Glenn Shorrock, was invited to the ceremony, where he reconnected with fellow LRB founder Graeham Goble, who was being honored for the song "Reminiscing," which he wrote for the band. They hadn't been in a lineup together since 1990 and had cut ties with the band, but they got on well and decided to make more music together. They contacted Beeb Birtles, another founder and the third piece of their famous harmony vocals. Together, they formed a group called BSG and began performing in 2002."
1978 & I had just turned 15, a boy made me my first ever Mixed Tape as a gift . . . Little River Band and George Benson . . . I listened to that masterpiece a million times and have LOVED LRB ever since the first moment I heard them. He had mighty fine taste in music, that 15yr old suitor! 😊❤🇦🇺
Great review Jamel! What a great song! The lyric, melody, arrangement , and performance are superb! I enjoy all of your reaction/reviews! That song is one the light shines through!! Not many songs have that ! Take care !
Thank you thank you thank you thank you! I knew you would love it! I think I mentioned this a couple of years ago to you and you finally got to feel it! This is the best video for this song. I was deeply depressed living in Sioux Falls South Dakota and I sold everything I had to go down to Florida to work with my cousin and this was one of the songs he played for me after he picked me up from the airport so I always get teary eyed when I hear it! Thank you so much again for reacting to it!
All these yrs later, this song still gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. It was such a beautiful time for music back in the 70s/early 80s ☺️ Also…. Dolphins! 😍
I absolutely love this song! I groove to it often! I’m a 70’s baby, born in 73’. Thank God my parents listened to a range of different music, it brings tears to my eyes sharing it! I believe we are kindred spirits!
Our lives have been Prearranged for So long that 2020 Is the year of Rearranging our lives and our priorities. I think the idea of "Cool Change" being an anthem for 2020 is a good one.
@@dianahoward2717 , with lockdown our air has become cleaner and clearer, it makes you appreciate just how beautiful our planet is, and Can be without pollution.
I wish you'd listen to "It's a Long Way There" by them. Anyway God bless you. Can't begin to describe how much you help my psyche during all of this. ❤❤❤
I was hoping for this song. Exactly what we need right now to mentally take us out of these difficult days. It's definitely time for a cool change! 😷✌💕💕💕
Been loving little river band for 50 years, since I was a little kid.. this song was one of the first I listened to.. always gives me goosebumps.. over the top man
This song came out somewhere around the time I graduated from high school, I had the album (vinyl!) and this was, and is, my song. So much so that I headed north from Seattle to Alaska. I spent 22 years on an island, and no more than the length of a city block away from the ocean, and I was very often on it. Jamal, I've just found your channel, and I love it, and I love listening to what you have to say. I am going to be following you, probably commenting, lol, and I will request songs, once I see what you have listened to. BTW, your reaction at the end of this video was spot on, you really touched my heart. Oh, and back then we did not have videos, we had vinyl. Once I got online this was the best video for this song, and I wouldn't be surprised if they or their recording company had a hand in making this video.
I don't know if this is the "official" video, and I usually avoid fan made videos (because they usually suck, lol) - but you're right... this is a perfect vid for this tune. As someone who is about your age, had the vinyl, and who has also spent some time at sea - love this song, and your comment. Oh, and welcome to the channel... I think you're gonna enjoy watching Jamel's vids (lots of stuff from our high school days). He does a fantastic job, and his genuine and heartfelt reactions and insights are wonderful.
What a cool story. What a brave, cool thing to do. When you’re a person who needs the ocean, you will shrivel away without it. Saltwater people, like indigenous Australians say.
@@hannyhawkins7804 Thank you, I am working on writing about it. I love the saying, and I do respect the sayings of indigenous peoples. In Alaska, I lived the first five years in a tiny indigenous (Alutiiq) fishing village, population 87. I learned so much there, about nature and about myself. It was the best thing I ever did for myself, and I would not have missed it for the world. In fact, I miss it so much, and I wish it were possible for me to be there today. As my late Father-in-law would call it, it's God's country.
Glad to hear you're healing up. Great tune that's always had an impact on me. Not sure if anyone's mentioned Happy Anniversary. Possibly my favourite river band tune. Thanks again for listening and posting.
@@kenwelch198 Yeah, I love the bass line in that song. Always thought that the close up shot at the beginning of the video should have been of the bass player, the guitar part looks kinda boring tbh.
This is one of those lifelong favorites. The kind of song that frees your mind and allows you to push the reset button. I literally tear up when I hear it because I love the ocean so much and just wish I could sail my life away! Thank you for this reaction...you "get it"! Love this song.
Little River Band is one of the most underrated bands of all times.
I thought I was the only one who thought that way. I remember that in the 1980's the Music of Australia was next to Engalnd the most prevalant on the Charts in terms of Pop Music. There was Men At Work, INXS and Air Supply. Rick Springfield started playing Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital and Tristan Rogers became the First Successful Australian Actor on a US Soap General Hospital that Megan Markle had a small part on back in the day. Tristan would later kick the Door Open for Australian Actors on other US Soaps like All My Children, The Young & The Restless, As The World Turns & Gudiing Light. Also keep in mind that to this Day Olivia Newton-John (who although was born in England was raised in Australia) who not only kicked the door open for Kylie & Danni Minogue and Keith Urban but for Australian Actors in Hollywood from Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett all of which would win Oscars.
Yes indeed
Long version is the only one I'll listen to.
@@laminage I hope he does Midnight Oil but it's an acquired taste lol
I saw the Little River Band back in the mid 70s at a high school. not my high school. They were amazing. Not under rated then or now. Saying a band is underrated is way overrated
My wife is a Native American and her tribe is the "Little River Band Of Ottowa Indians". Ever since they built their entertainment center they have tried to host the LRB at least once every year. The LRBOI are a water-loving people from Western Michigan and a truly great collection of people with a great sense of humor.
One of the most beautiful songs ever.
"This makes your heart dance." It's an anthem for self-care.
WELL SAID MY FRIEND!
This was me in Kodiak Alaska Back in the 70s On my Dads72 foot shrimp boat It was a calm pretty day, And seeing the sea life ,The boat moving threw the water and the wind in my hair . Enjoying being young ,This song reminds me of my FANTASTIC Life as a teen in the 70s I would pass up on a BILLION dollars in a heart beat ,,To be able to go back to 1970, And do it all over,
Lady... Jamel, you GOT to do “Lady” by this band!
Seconded! And Night Owls and Lonesome Loser!
Correct.
And Lady by Styx.Take it Easy on Me is a good one by this band
@Bill McKay Lady by Kenny Rogers
Gotta love the Lady's
This song touches my soul, it's one of my favorite by Little River Band.
Little River Band was one of my Mom’s favorite groups. She loved this song and so do I. She died 32 years ago and when I hear this, it feels like yesterday. God bless Jamal.
My dad dead 3 years ago .this was one of his favorite songs too. I can see him now BBQing. ribs and holding a beer with songs like this on the radio
My dad died three years ago also. I’m sitting here thinking of him💕
@@kayp2617 Mine died in '75...I was 16...gone through many changes in my 63 yrs. I remember his love well!
"It's kind of a special feeling when you're out on the sea alone,
staring at the full moon like a lover."
Beautiful stuff.
This one goes hand in hand with Christopher Cross' "Sailing"....always loved them both.
I think he's done that one. It's great
Southern Cross by Crosby Stills Nash
@@belindascott6916 yes he did do it. I was just stating that they go well together. Thanks for the reply.
Ride like the wind! So full of anticipation for me. Off to the basement for me, gonna go crank it right now!
See also: Gerry Rafferty, "The Ark."
“Take it Easy on Me” is another outstanding song of theirs.
“Lady” by the Little River Band is great. Give it a listen. It’s a good love song.
true that!!!!
My favorite song by them. I LOVED it when I was a kid. Yes, Jamel - please do "Lady" next!
Lonesome Loser
I'm 56 and was so lucky to be a young person in the 80's and being able to experience all this great music with The Little River Band being among my favorites. Whomever linked this song with to this video deserves a huge credit.
Jamal, this song almost makes me cry when I hear it- every time! Loved it ever since I was young.
Me too Erin B....me too.
I like it, but I didn’t cry.
It makes me cry, I'm not sure why I just really feel it and it takes me back. I absolutely love it.
I love you FELT that song. This is one of my lifelong favorites. I can't hardly get through it without tearing up. It always moves me.
One of my all time favorite soul-cleansing songs.
Hey son,
It does my heart good and elevates me to know that this song soothes your heart as it does mine.
I am unable to go places due to being in a electric wheelchair but I play this song and I feel blessed.
*hugs*
Bless your heart!!
Have to play Take it Easy On Me by Little River Band.
"That was beautiful". I was a kid when this song came out and it seriously still moves me so deeply every time I hear it. I think it's a combination of bittersweet melancholy and the beauty of the song because it reminds me so much of my mama who passed away in '95. She liked The Little River Band a lot and so have I ever since because of that. It makes me happy and sad to hear this lovely song.
Out of all the music reactionist I've seen, Jamel is the closest thing to being the "Reading Rainbow" of reaction stars. Your story is so humble and honest, it produces a whole lot of wholesomeness. I mean that sincerely. I look forward to doing a deep dive on your videos tonight
I agree. There's others out there who are just obnoxious and just like to hear themselves swear. They act like adolescents.
Some absolute Jamel classics: Christopher Cross "Ride Like The Wind"; Neil Young "Heart Of Gold"; Gordon Lightfoot "Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald"; Jeff Healey "See The Light"; and probably the most-fun reaction video I've ever seen by anyone, Edgar and Johnny Winter "Tobacco Road"...
@@stevetournay3731 "Jamel classics"...this man hasn't even been doing reactions for two years and he's already got "classics"...I agree he is THAT good. I completely agree with Ride Like The Wind, I have watched that at least 5 times. Will check out the rest. Thanks for these recommendations! /d
"I know it may sound selfish, but let me breath the air!" Oh, yes we are in deed in need for a Cool Change. Love to ALL.
Sending love back to you Persis. Be safe.
Glen Shorrock has a beautiful voice and the harmonies are wonderful. I enjoy listening to their smooth melodies and reminiscing back to the 70’s. Thank you Jamel for taking an interest in our generational music and i love watching your expressions and when you are really enjoying the tunes.
This song makes brings me to tears with a smile too, every time I hear it. I am a Navy Vet, and know what it’s like to be on the ocean by yourself... nothing better for reflection.
Thank you for your service!
Definitely in my top 100 songs of all time! I say this as a metalhead.
This is one of my favorite songs ever this song speaks to me on many different levels
"Cool Change", what an appropriate song to hear and for you to review in these troubling times. Nice...
I love this song so much. The ULTIMATE yacht rock song.
It’s a permanent in my faves playlist.
This song is what we need right now. So peaceful and soothing. You gotta have music in life, it's a must ❤🙏
So true. I know I needed to hear this again.
Amen Pam! Music has always been my escape from the world, but never as much as now, with everything going on...
"Lonesome Loser", "Night Owls", "Lady", "Take it easy on me", "Happy Anniversary", "Help is on it's way"
Yes all of these!!! LRB is just great!!
The Little River Band was often compared to the Eagles back then. I love the shirt you have on.
They are both so awesome!!! Hard not to like Classic Rock!!! Guess some don’t 🤷♀️🤷♀️. Lol
Good comparison, LRB aussies version, Eagles the american version.
In college, this band was one of my favorites. So soulful. I grew up in the sight of water too. Thanks for the memories. Love the shirt.
This is one of my favorite songs. I listen to this when I start to feel 'boxed in'.
You know how when you're at church and a hymn or message being preached is hitting you to the core? That's what this song does for many.
TAKE IT EASY ON ME - Little River Band Great song!!!!
This song is so beautiful in it's concept and performance.. I saw LRB on their first major gig as back up/opening act to Doobie Brothers at Festival Hall Australia in approx 1971 and they were so good they got a standing ovation that went on for minutes. And when Doobies started the Oz audience were unimpressed. In fact it took 3/4 of Doobies set and a 25% boost of volume on their superior equipment to finally win the audience over. Long live LRB music..
One of those songs you see in concert live and everyone has their lighter in the air. Beautiful
This is one of my favorite songs! It is such a soothing song & makes me long for the ocean every time I hear it.
This is the song of a lifetime!
One of the greatest vocals ever!
G'day Jamel - really loved your interpretation of this classic song. I found affinity in all you said. I remember seeing LRB (Little River Band) in their heyday back in Australia during the golden years of pub rock. Incredible.
Saw them at the Yale Bowl in the early 80’’s. Also, Heart, and The Eagles. Amazing concert!
Whoa! Would love to have been there.
I saw them with the Marshall tucker band. 1980
For some reason, this song always reminds me of Dobie Gray, ''Drift Away''; another classic soft rock/feel good anthem. You should do a reaction to that song, if you haven't already.
Saw Glenn Shorrock recently singing all the classic LRB songs! Simply brilliant !!!
If you want lrb at their best, you need to do "It's a Long Way There" great rocker from their first album.
Ohhh yes!
Long version of course. No radio edit.
MrParksies THIS👆🏻👆🏻
Solid choice. Do it J!!
MrParksies - Yes! Love it.The long version takes us the looong way there! 👋🇦🇺
Jamel, you are truly a positive force in this world. I love how you call everyone “brother” because we need to remember that we are brothers and sisters.
Beautiful song, sung by the original singer Glenn Shorrock. "Home on a Monday" is pretty special too. And thank you for the wise words.
Home on a Mondays cool
Great great song... One of the best lines ever " kind of a special feeling, when you're out on the sea alone.. staring at the full moon like a lover"
Loved this song when I was a kid...still love it now.
This song recharges your soul battery! I saved the link to this song. I will listen to this EVERY DAY! TY!!!
Thank you so much for gettin' to the Little River Band! :-) If you do 'Lady', please do the studio version
I've watched this video, literally 100's of times. It always makes me feel peaceful and happy
Certain you’re gonna react to a bunch of LRB-including one of my favorites
Lonesome Loser
Also - put Atlanta Rhythm Section on your to get to list
Great song and the reaction was priceless. Thank you!
Such an amazing, soothing and relaxing sound. You can most certainly feel this song.
“Night Owls”. It’s an amazing tune.
You just reminded me of how great this Aussie band was till Glen Shorrock left. A great period to be in.
Yes Glenn was original singer 🎶🎤✌
Yes, It quickly became Jonny Farnham and the LRB backing band.
You’ll probably like some old Axiom stuff which had Glenn Shorrock on vocals before he joined LRB.
Russel Morris , Brian Cadd
Rocket Rockstar Yes! Anyone remember Chain?
Hi Jamel!
Beautiful song. Here is the back story of it...
"This song was written by Little River Band lead singer Glenn Shorrock at a time when tensions ran high in the band. Shorrock, who told Songfacts that he and guitarist Graeham Goble were like "chalk and cheese," needed a cool change from the internecine squabbles. In this song, he goes into reverie, dreaming of spending some tranquil time to himself in nature.
At the time, he kept this interpretation under wraps, but Shorrock later admitted the song was a "cry for help."
Much of the lyric is about sailing and the feeling of being on the "cool and bright clear water." Shorrock wasn't much of a seafarer at the time, but he did take up sailing a short time later, abetted in the expensive hobby by his earnings from this song. Shorrock lived on Sydney Harbor and later took a second home in Fiji. The South Pacific became one of his favorite places to sail.
With a mellow '70s sound and specific references to sailing, this song is the apotheosis of yacht rock, a genre that became quite popular in America in the '00s and helped revive the music of the Little River Band. Glenn Shorrock stayed away from the various yacht rock tours due to contractual squabbles - he left the band for good in 1996 and was barred from performing under the Little River Band moniker as part of an agreement.
In 2001, the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) named this one of the 30 greatest Australian songs of the last 75 years. The song's writer, Glenn Shorrock, was invited to the ceremony, where he reconnected with fellow LRB founder Graeham Goble, who was being honored for the song "Reminiscing," which he wrote for the band. They hadn't been in a lineup together since 1990 and had cut ties with the band, but they got on well and decided to make more music together. They contacted Beeb Birtles, another founder and the third piece of their famous harmony vocals. Together, they formed a group called BSG and began performing in 2002."
Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson. The Air That I Breathe - The Hollies. You won't be disappointed. :)
Nilsson - Jump Into The Fire.. awesome... he did many songs I was unaware of...
The air i breathe is a truly fine tune.
"Without You" is the Best!
AGREE!
Nilsson "You're Breaking My Heart" hehehe
Yes Little River Band was and still one of my favorites growing up in the 1970’s!!!!
"Alone Time" is time to contemplate. Time to think freely without judgement.
Beautiful video along with a beautiful song, peaceful feeling listening to this, underrated band
SO THE GUITARIST FROM SWEET PASSED YESTERDAY JAMEL : (, DID YOU HEAR? R.I.P TO STEVE PRIEST :( HE WAS 72
That sucks
How very sad.
I didn't know...🥺💕
Sad news...😢
😟😢
LRB, legends. Aussie version of the eagles. Good driving or chillin out music.
Oh this is one of my favourites, such an overlooked band.
1978 & I had just turned 15, a boy made me my first ever Mixed Tape as a gift . . . Little River Band and George Benson . . . I listened to that masterpiece a million times and have LOVED LRB ever since the first moment I heard them. He had mighty fine taste in music, that 15yr old suitor! 😊❤🇦🇺
You HAVE to do Lonesome Loser by Little River Band...trust me, you'll LOVE it! Incredible harmonies on that one too.
Great review Jamel! What a great song! The lyric, melody, arrangement , and performance are superb! I enjoy all of your reaction/reviews! That song is one the light shines through!! Not many songs have that ! Take care !
Little River Band "Man on Your Mind.
I've seen Dolphins up close they are so beautiful. This song has a very special place in my life.. Loving this song. Thank you Jamal God Bless you.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you! I knew you would love it! I think I mentioned this a couple of years ago to you and you finally got to feel it! This is the best video for this song. I was deeply depressed living in Sioux Falls South Dakota and I sold everything I had to go down to Florida to work with my cousin and this was one of the songs he played for me after he picked me up from the airport so I always get teary eyed when I hear it! Thank you so much again for reacting to it!
All these yrs later, this song still gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. It was such a beautiful time for music back in the 70s/early 80s ☺️ Also…. Dolphins! 😍
Little River Band is amazing! Now you gotta do Lady, Help Is On The Way, and Lonesome Loser.
This is one of my absolute favorites. And times when I need to decompress I play this song. It never ceases to make me smile.
React to some songs by America. Ventura Highway, Sister Golden Hair, Tin man, A Horse with no name. You’ll love them.
"Oz never did give nothin' to the Tim Man that he didn't, he didn't already have."
Horse with no name is the best
Please not” SisterGoldenhair Surprise”...
This song always lifts me ❤
This song was so important to me in my early 20s when I went through huge changes. Great song.
Finally the real deal. No makeshift group 40 years later. That's Glenn Shorrock singling back in the day.
Yes. Glenn Shorrock, is the recognizable lead vocalist for their big hits.
I absolutely love this song! I groove to it often! I’m a 70’s baby, born in 73’. Thank God my parents listened to a range of different music, it brings tears to my eyes sharing it! I believe we are kindred spirits!
"My Life, softly rearranged, maybe it's time for a Cool Change..."
Maybe that's the anthem for 2020's turn around....
I'm pretty sure the lyric is "so prearranged" but I like the idea of yours better. Way better.
Our lives have been Prearranged for So long that 2020 Is the year of Rearranging our lives and our priorities.
I think the idea of "Cool Change" being an anthem for 2020 is a good one.
Stephanie Yee LET ME BREATHE THE AIR!
@@dianahoward2717 , with lockdown our air has become cleaner and clearer, it makes you appreciate just how beautiful our planet is, and Can be without pollution.
Stephanie Yee That is one of the upsides.
this is the song i listen to when i need to reset myself, it calms my soul
Thank you for taking the time to do this and just talking to us like a friend 😊😇🌤️🌈☀️💜🌈✌️
This. Right here.
This song always brought tears to these 60 yr old eyes....wishing peace to all, thank you LRB, thank you Jamal! ❤🇺🇸🌎🐬🌊🌞
I wish you'd listen to "It's a Long Way There" by them. Anyway God bless you. Can't begin to describe how much you help my psyche during all of this. ❤❤❤
The long version of this song is my all time favorite LRB tune. .
The songwriting skills of the Little River Band are off the charts , they are so beautiful , as is this video
When i first heard that song on the radio i was 13 yrs. old. I'm 52 be 53 in 5 days man I feel old lol
Don’t feel bad I turned 60 today. It’s only a number
Brother I am right there with you. I'll be 51 on Tuesday the 9th. God bless you and Have a wonderful Birthday 🎉🎂🎉🎈🎈
Happy Birthday! I just hit 57 & remember loving LRB from the first moment I heard them. Blessings from Down Under.
Old as dirt. That's what we are. Who cares? We're just getting better.
I hear ya, turned 58 a few months ago...saw LRB at Kiel Opera House in St.Louis Missouri a long long time ago😊✌️
I remember when I was little my dad would listen to this kind of music while he was working in the garage or driving in the car. Bittersweet memories😘
might i suggest "Help is on the Way" or "Lonesome Loser" next
matt johnson Great ones!
Lonesome Losed that's right!!! Good one
I haven't heard Lonesome Loser in a long time.
Agreed..go Aussies 🇦🇺
Both of these. Plus Home on a monday, Night Owls, We Two, Shut Down Turn Off.
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I am retired US Coast Guard, now in Phillipines with a beautiful Filipina wife, we go to Palawan and go on dolphin tours on boats .. HEAVEN!
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Beautiful song. As you said very calming especially with everything happening at the moment. Very appropriate. 👏👏🙏
The little band from down under! 3 lead singers. No ego's. Finished every concert with this gem. Staring at the full moon LIKE A LOVER!!
I was hoping for this song. Exactly what we need right now to mentally take us out of these difficult days. It's definitely time for a cool change!
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Been loving little river band for 50 years, since I was a little kid.. this song was one of the first I listened to.. always gives me goosebumps.. over the top man
Does anyone else remember Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds? Falling in Love
One of my brother's favorite songs; reminds him of his time in the Navy. I'm with Jamal: it's just so peaceful...
Dolphins are the Golden Retrievers of the ocean!
Hahaha love it!
If is reincarnation is real and I had a choice of what to become, I would like to be a dolphin. Or a spoiled house cat. hahaha
Even Mr. Hand likes them!
I have never been able to listen to this song without a tear finding it's way into my eye. Beautiful.
This song came out somewhere around the time I graduated from high school, I had the album (vinyl!) and this was, and is, my song. So much so that I headed north from Seattle to Alaska. I spent 22 years on an island, and no more than the length of a city block away from the ocean, and I was very often on it. Jamal, I've just found your channel, and I love it, and I love listening to what you have to say. I am going to be following you, probably commenting, lol, and I will request songs, once I see what you have listened to. BTW, your reaction at the end of this video was spot on, you really touched my heart. Oh, and back then we did not have videos, we had vinyl. Once I got online this was the best video for this song, and I wouldn't be surprised if they or their recording company had a hand in making this video.
I don't know if this is the "official" video, and I usually avoid fan made videos (because they usually suck, lol) - but you're right... this is a perfect vid for this tune. As someone who is about your age, had the vinyl, and who has also spent some time at sea - love this song, and your comment. Oh, and welcome to the channel... I think you're gonna enjoy watching Jamel's vids (lots of stuff from our high school days). He does a fantastic job, and his genuine and heartfelt reactions and insights are wonderful.
What a cool story. What a brave, cool thing to do. When you’re a person who needs the ocean, you will shrivel away without it. Saltwater people, like indigenous Australians say.
@@hannyhawkins7804 Thank you, I am working on writing about it. I love the saying, and I do respect the sayings of indigenous peoples. In Alaska, I lived the first five years in a tiny indigenous (Alutiiq) fishing village, population 87. I learned so much there, about nature and about myself. It was the best thing I ever did for myself, and I would not have missed it for the world. In fact, I miss it so much, and I wish it were possible for me to be there today. As my late Father-in-law would call it, it's God's country.
Wendy Jo Johnston Just the thought of it has made my day better. Thank you!
LOVE the message of your shirt!!!
Glad to hear you're healing up. Great tune that's always had an impact on me. Not sure if anyone's mentioned Happy Anniversary. Possibly my favourite river band tune. Thanks again for listening and posting.
I think that one has slipped through the cracks. Good call! Great song!
@@kenwelch198 Yeah, I love the bass line in that song. Always thought that the close up shot at the beginning of the video should have been of the bass player, the guitar part looks kinda boring tbh.
This is one of those lifelong favorites. The kind of song that frees your mind and allows you to push the reset button. I literally tear up when I hear it because I love the ocean so much and just wish I could sail my life away! Thank you for this reaction...you "get it"! Love this song.
Hey Jamel have you heard about the "Lonesome Loser"? and Lady by Little River. Please and thanx Jamel
“Lonesome Loser” is a LRB must hear 💖🎤🎸