To me, this version is the definitive version.that has. 1972 or thereabouts. shouting out...The Midnight Special. appearance is noteworthy because of Richrath guitar. prowess. Kevin is ok but.he paved. the way for the commercialized , somewhat bubblegum sound they launched.in the eighties . This. vocalist. , Mike,. showcases raw power from the Rockies .. The live is good. , as well..
@@markdraine3571 Are you familiar with the live version from the Don Kirshner show in 1974? You get the live energy, but you have Mike Murphy singing, so that might be the best of both worlds for you. Although I think the standout from that show is their cover of Terry Reid's UK hit, "Without Expression".
This is one of those songs that the live version is infinitely better than the studio version. Like Godzilla, sweet Jane, I want u to want me, stranglehold….
This is the only hit that has the original singer. I was disappointed with their greatest hits album, because it has the live version and not the one I'm used to hearing on the radio.
I agree I'm sorry they say give the people what they want and this is the case most times just sometimes not the best recording some songs are just better (LIVE)!
Fully agree!!!!! I'll never understand reactioners choices. They do live cuts that should be studio and studio cuts that should be live like this one. The studio version PALES in comparison.
No, this is their 3rd singer Mike Murphy. The original singer was Terry Luttrell. Kevin Cronin replaced Terry on the 2nd album and Mike took over on this, the 3rd album. Of course, Kevin came back on the 6th album.
Right and the best thing the band did is get Kevin Cronin, as a side note I was doing security for an outside festival in the Little town of Gilberts Illinois 1970 I think had to breakup a fight between the original singer the Lead player who the singer said was playing some of the songs too fast LOL.
Kevin Cronin recorded this song originally for the album. But left the band under a cloud and was replaced with Mike Murphy by the label. Murphy re-recorded the song with the rest of the songs on the album. This song was written by Gary Richrath, lead guitarist. Also, there is an album cover with Kevin Cronin on it in place of Murphy (original album cover before Murphy replaced Cronin). The song is about getting stuck in a blizzard in Boulder Colorado after a concert at a bar called Tulagi's (on the Hill behind CU campus). I know, I've been to Tulagi's in the late 70's / early 80's while in High School.
Kevin Cronin Had Recorded Only One Album With REO Speedwagon Up To This Point ( REO Speedwagon , TWO ) There Second Album. The First Album Was With Lead Singer Terry Luttrell.This Is With There Singer Michael Murphy After Kevin Cronin Left The Band When They Were Recording The Ridin The Storm Out There Third Album. Get Your Facts Straight !!
I think JJ dog fumbled the ball or missed one but it's the loudest 1 but you get the album you get what you play for brother that's that's so good true and true there's never no need never to go off this album the golden country keep pushing right in a storm out 157 the whole d*** thing amazing
I've only ever heard the live version with Kevin's vocals, so hearing this original is interesting. The live version is the one that appears on all their hits collections, and the one still played on radio.
Ok, ok, ok... This is one of the rare times when you absolutely need to set aside your planned upcoming reactions and listen to this same song again, but (as MANY have stated below) the LIVE version. Yes, the studio version is good. But the live version is GREAT. Most people don't even know this version because the live version was so huge. It has way more energy, emotion, and it just plain rocks harder. PLEASE do yourselves this favor. If I'm reading your audience correctly, they feel the same way and want you to do it!
This song brings bad memories for us in Florida. Every time we have a hurricane come through, all the FM rock stations play this to elicit solidarity among the listeners. We are usually without power (often for days) so a battery powered radio is the only entertainment and news source we have and we'll hear this song dozens of times while hunkering down. Sadly, we're on the bubble for a big hurricane in a few days, and I'm sure we'll be hearing this soon.😪
I love this song since I am from the Rocky Mountains. I have never heard the studio version. The live version rocks hard and the enthusiasm from the crowd adds power to it. It is definitely a “roll the windows down, crank it up” driving song.
1st band I ever saw in concert back about 1974. Gary Richrath (the guitarist here) wrote or co-wrote almost all their songs. He left the band about 1989 and passed away about 5 yrs ago or so. Always one of my favorite guitarist. Les Paul thru a Marshall. This is one of the 1st rock songs I learned to play and always love to hear it. Probably seen them a dozen times over 40 yrs. Live version of this is better.
Thank you for making me smile. It sometimes feel like I have to find reasons to do it lately, and I'm so happy that you guys are something that does it. I adore you both so much. I love when something inspires a Jordan "Hey"
This was with another singer, don't recall his name. Kevin Cronin sang most of the rest. Check out Golden Country sometime. Different beat, excellent song from their early career.
I will never forget seeing REO at an outdoor venue, playing this during a storm. Literally, we were all soaked from the rain and half the audience was waiting in their cars. Amazing night.
Nice, they paid their dues in the 70s (like this song) to finally get real success in the 80s. Try Take It On the Run, a great track and one of their biggest hits. Saw them several times, always much energy and a great show. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
I complained to the local classic rock station about playing this great song on beautiful summer days. RIP Gary. I met Kevin at the hotel I worked at like 10 years ago
In 1983 I had a Transport company and ran in to REO Speedwagon's roadies during a Blizzard. We had CB's and so did they. WE made it from South Bend Indiana to Pittsburgh with snow like hell!!~!!
Trivia! They named the band REO Speedwagon, from the REO Speed Wagon, a 1915 fire truck that was designed by Ransom Eli Olds. One of the band members, Neal Doughty had seen the name written across the blackboard when he walked into his History of Transportation class on the first day they had decided to look for a name. The original band members were: guitarist and lead vocalist Joe Matt, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Blair, keyboardist Neal Doughty and drummer Alan Gratzer.
The love the love you get what you play for that's where you get your songs from the live version the live version of Rodney's store mount keep pushing on golden country that's where it's at
Yes! Yes! Yes!!! My favorite version is the Live at Wembley from 2008 (the version from the Taylor tribute at Wembley a few weeks ago was amazing in its own way, but I think the 2008 Wembley is a better intro to the song,) where it starts out acoustic and then flips to electric-- best of both worlds
The original leadsinger of REO was Terry Lutrell 2th was Kevin when he was let go there was Mike Murphy when they did album that has ridin the storm out when Mike Murphy left Kevin was back as leadsinger!
It's not what we're used to hearing. Kevin didn't sing this on the album. He'd left due to creative differences and so the vocals are from Mike Murphy. It only became a hit after Kevin's return.
I saw REO Speedwagon at Merlin's in Carbondale IL back in the mid 70's, right around the time this was released and they went from bar band to national. They have only got better and better!
Yes...saw them at Super Jam 77 - Busch Stadium in St. Louis...and also at MRF (Mississippi River Festival) at SIU Edwardsville around 1975. great times !
Gary richrath was one of my favorite guitar players growing up. Especially once I got to see him from about 30 ft away at an arena show in high school. It's just that classic wonderful Rock guitar. He really was good though. Rest in peace buddy. Also, check out the live version of golden country. That's really iconic as well. I still even occasionally hear it on the radio.
I was working blue-collar up in the Chicago area when this came out midnights and basically helping to build train box cars in the wee wee morning I would drive home and this is one of the great songs in that era that I would listen to, thanks again
Mike Murphy's voice is so amazing. It was the first album to feature Mike Murphy's vocals. The sessions started out with Kevin Cronin, but he left the band before the album was finished, due to creative differences. However, later Kevin Cronin did come back to the band and the title track would later become a hit for their band on their live album. I wonder if you would be interested in giving this a listen "Sting - Russians (Lyrics)" nice reaction👍
Just turned 60. And back in my rock music days, this was a windows down rock song as you said. This song was on many playlists (cough, cough… ) cassette mix-tapes. Come on, who remembers the double sided cassette briefcase - 60 per side. Or, at the very least, 1 tape in the deck, 4 tapes in the visor. Yea, those were the days….
I asked for it,and I got it!Thanks- One of those songs that you have to see (or hear) live. They use to always end their Concerts with this song "Last Song People" lots of energy.
Had a blast last night at the Blue at The Ranch Event Center in Loveland Colorado! So many memories from junior high! ❤️. The talent is still amazing. All the words came back for me from over 40 years ago. So fun. ❤
To put this in automotive terms, this is like riding in a Dodge Challenger with a 3.6 V6 when you could be in a Dodge Challenger Hellcat with a 6.2 supercharged V8. The band/make are the same, song/model are the same, but the performance for both is completely different. Do yourselves a favor and listen to the live version.
They played the wrong version the live version Diablo missed call you get what you play for that's where you find the real the real Ario speed wagon that's where you ride the storm brother and that's that's where you go to the country the golden the golden country and that's that's how you keep pushing on that's how you do it brother you go to the lab version you get what you play for and get what you play for they do it they f***** u* bad on this brother that's a f****** big time The version that they play that's a terrible most outdated crazy wow
Gary Richwrath is the most under appreciated guitarist in history. You should check out flying turkey trot or Gary's guitar solo from "You can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish" to hear him at his best.. One thing I have noticed about him is usually he does NOT use and kind of pedal.
Yeah that version I don't know if it should even be played better d*** that's not the version that you rock and roll with alright I'm getting out you get what you put You've got to have the live version of this to get the full effect that's for certain if you aint got the live version of this then you know you don't you
Summer of 82 Reo Speedwagon had a special on HBO and they were on fire following a hit album/tour, not to mention that they were all over the radio and MTV.
Yeah this version sucks compared to the live version from you get what you play for but that hold down my album the whole d*** album's kick a** it May that's where Rodney storm Rodney storm out comes from the love the lovers and you get what you play for from that album not this not this one no
Jason football player so I guess I can explain it like this he fumbled the ball on this one it was adaptably a fumble J fumbled the ball dropped the ball
They play a ton of State Fairs and local venues and are a great show to see. The one blessing of spending a few decades in Milwaukee area is that we have seen REO at least 10 times. Sometimes its been shows like Tesla/REO/Witesnake or REO opening for STYX.
It's been a long time since I heard the studio version , I normally listen to the live version off the album ,, A Decade Of Rock and Roll 1970 to 1980 . Flying Turkey Trot , , 157 Riverside Avenue ,, and then Riding The Storm Out , fantastic album !!! Oh yeah , I almost forgot about the song , Like You Do , it's a good one you two would probably like , off the album A Decade Of Rock and Roll 1970 to 1980 !! Keep on jammin !!!
It has a Classic Rock feel to it because it originally got released in 1973, but did not truly pick up traction until about 1981. This is why the live version is sooo mucb greater. They had time to improve on it from the studio version. It introduced Mike Murphy in lead vocals.
That's Cool, how y'all always give the PEACE SYMBOL ✌️.. Right before the video is over and say have a blessed day! That's Always good to hear, and Always makes me feel Better! Keep up the wonderful Reviews!
Great reaction! I’m sure someone has mentioned this before but the band took their name from an old truck model made by the REO car company. REO the car company is pronounced like the city in Brazil Rio and is the initials of the founder Ransom E. Olds who also started the Oldsmobile car company. The band has a lot of great tunes and they’re very energetic live. My favorite song is on their High-Infidelity album called Tough Guys.
J and Amber, Picture yourselves as a husband and wife long haul trucking team. In this song the husband is the narrator talking about him driving and his wife/girl doing the navigating and they having to keep an eye on an approaching winter storm as they are about to cross the Rocky Mountain range. Meanwhile, with all of the potential troubles of being out exposed to the winter and the weather and all of the other troubles on the road, he is musing about their life on the open road "riding the storm out" vs living in the city, and declaring how much he prefers their current life. "I'm not missing a thing". 🙂
The live version is what became the hit. Lot's more energy and power. And Cronin's vocals really make a big difference.
I'm happy to learn that this version is not the version I am familiar with! I was thinking this was a copycat band because it sounded so different.
I agree live is 1000% better.. this one they sound so stiff.. no life to them..
To me, this version is the definitive version.that has. 1972 or thereabouts. shouting out...The Midnight Special. appearance is noteworthy because of Richrath guitar. prowess. Kevin is ok but.he paved. the way for the commercialized , somewhat bubblegum sound they launched.in the eighties . This. vocalist. , Mike,. showcases raw power from the Rockies .. The live is good. , as well..
@@sundayze I agree.This version doesn't even sound like the REO Speedwagon we know.
@@markdraine3571 Are you familiar with the live version from the Don Kirshner show in 1974? You get the live energy, but you have Mike Murphy singing, so that might be the best of both worlds for you.
Although I think the standout from that show is their cover of Terry Reid's UK hit, "Without Expression".
Guys gotta do the live version with Kevin singing. And then try time for me to fly. Good break up song!
Yeah, this isn't even Kevin singing. Also, they totally kick ass in concert.
Absolutely check this song out live.
Yes, yes, YES!!!! 👍🏻
Live infildelity!!!!!
Definitely live version way better
This is one of the few songs I’d actually suggest the live version of. Even for a first listen. Whole different feel
There is a live version that I just LOVE! My favorite REO song but the live version is better!
This is one of those songs that the live version is infinitely better than the studio version. Like Godzilla, sweet Jane, I want u to want me, stranglehold….
100% correct!
I’ve never heard this version
This was the encore song when I saw them a few years ago.
The live version is epic! It’s the definitive version of Riding The Storm Out.
This is the original studio version, which isn't the version most people are familiar with. The Live version from 'The Hits' is the best version.
This is the only hit that has the original singer. I was disappointed with their greatest hits album, because it has the live version and not the one I'm used to hearing on the radio.
This isn't the original singer.
The live version is from You Get What You Play For. That whole album is kick ass!
@@rogerhuggettjr.7675 Not Terry Luttrell, the original singer, but Mike Murphy.
Here's the original recording before Kevin left the band and Mike Murphy replaced him and the vocals. ua-cam.com/video/u_M2xFj_Pqk/v-deo.html
Yes, this is one in a few cases that the Live version is much better than the recorded version.
Don’t let him go is a killer rockin tune by them.
I agree I'm sorry they say give the people what they want and this is the case most times just sometimes not the best recording some songs are just better (LIVE)!
The whole live album is total gold!!!
@@greg2976 You know it! love Like you do and 157 and other songs from the (LIVE) Album!
@@richardhillebrand5353 Turkey trot! Golden Country! those were the the days!!!!
Fully agree!!!!! I'll never understand reactioners choices. They do live cuts that should be studio and studio cuts that should be live like this one. The studio version PALES in comparison.
Definitely needed to do the live version
The live version of 157 Riverside Avenue is phenomenal
stress LIVE version
Ha so true
YES!!!!!! Definitely live version!
Live: You Get What You Play For 1977
Please do the live version! The mtv version was actually recorded in Denver and the crowd was amped! They spent a lot of time out here.
This is with their original lead singer. Please check out one of the live versions with Kevin Cronin, much more energy.
No, this is their 3rd singer Mike Murphy. The original singer was Terry Luttrell. Kevin Cronin replaced Terry on the 2nd album and Mike took over on this, the 3rd album. Of course, Kevin came back on the 6th album.
Right and the best thing the band did is get Kevin Cronin, as a side note I was doing security for an outside festival in the Little town of Gilberts Illinois 1970 I think had to breakup a fight between the original singer the Lead player who the singer said was playing some of the songs too fast LOL.
Kevin Cronin recorded this song originally for the album. But left the band under a cloud and was replaced with Mike Murphy by the label. Murphy re-recorded the song with the rest of the songs on the album. This song was written by Gary Richrath, lead guitarist.
Also, there is an album cover with Kevin Cronin on it in place of Murphy (original album cover before Murphy replaced Cronin).
The song is about getting stuck in a blizzard in Boulder Colorado after a concert at a bar called Tulagi's (on the Hill behind CU campus). I know, I've been to Tulagi's in the late 70's / early 80's while in High School.
Kevin Cronin Had Recorded Only One Album With REO Speedwagon Up To This Point ( REO Speedwagon , TWO ) There Second Album. The First Album Was With Lead Singer Terry Luttrell.This Is With There Singer Michael Murphy After Kevin Cronin Left The Band When They Were Recording The Ridin The Storm Out There Third Album. Get Your Facts Straight !!
It's probably been 45+ years since I've heard this version as the live version features the long-time lead vocalist Kevin Cronin. Two different guys.
REO is one of those bands that need to be heard live. It really shows their talent.
Now we're talking!!! 👍🏼😁
Memories of cruising, on summer nights, school dances, and the nights by the lake.
Must do the LIVE version. It is better than the studio album recording. And seeing it live in concert is epic.
I think JJ dog fumbled the ball or missed one but it's the loudest 1 but you get the album you get what you play for brother that's that's so good true and true there's never no need never to go off this album the golden country keep pushing right in a storm out 157 the whole d*** thing amazing
I've only ever heard the live version with Kevin's vocals, so hearing this original is interesting. The live version is the one that appears on all their hits collections, and the one still played on radio.
Ok, ok, ok... This is one of the rare times when you absolutely need to set aside your planned upcoming reactions and listen to this same song again, but (as MANY have stated below) the LIVE version. Yes, the studio version is good. But the live version is GREAT. Most people don't even know this version because the live version was so huge. It has way more energy, emotion, and it just plain rocks harder. PLEASE do yourselves this favor. If I'm reading your audience correctly, they feel the same way and want you to do it!
I agree , but they dont seem to read too many comments and almost never will repeat song when they have played the wrong version !!!!!!!!!!!
Gary Richrath was an amazing Guitarist
The LIVE version please.
My fav. Is " Heard it from a friend" very memorable catchy hook and " Can't fight this feeling anymore""
Got to do the live version of 157 Riverside Avenue! Excellent guitar work by Gary and Kevin’s vocals are awesome.
This song brings bad memories for us in Florida. Every time we have a hurricane come through, all the FM rock stations play this to elicit solidarity among the listeners. We are usually without power (often for days) so a battery powered radio is the only entertainment and news source we have and we'll hear this song dozens of times while hunkering down.
Sadly, we're on the bubble for a big hurricane in a few days, and I'm sure we'll be hearing this soon.😪
I'm in Florida as well. Praying for a miracle. Stay safe!
I'm from the gulf coast. I know your pain. Hang in there! GOOD LUCK!!
Used to live in a 12x60 trailer and used to put this on every time we had a bad storm come up. Good times.
yes, the live version rips and shreds, this was usually the last song before any encores in concert
157 riverside Ave is a must hear for you guys, you will absolutely love it.
YESSS! That is a great one!!
I love this song since I am from the Rocky Mountains. I have never heard the studio version. The live version rocks hard and the enthusiasm from the crowd adds power to it. It is definitely a “roll the windows down, crank it up” driving song.
My hometown boys I used to see them play in backyard parties decades ago
A Speed Wagon was a truck made by REO Motors in 1915. Later the company became Diamond REO Trucks. That's where the band Diamond Rio got their name.
Saw them live many times. One of those times, it was actually raining at an outdoor concert. The good days,😊
REO is a great live band. I was lucky enough to see them three times in three different decades, and they were consistently good. Rock on guys. ♥️✌🏼😎
Yes, the general rule is to do the Studio version. This is the exception - the live version is the definitive listen. Same with Golden Country.
Both written by Gary Richrath!
Back in 75, i saw REO Speedwagon, Heart, and The Kinks for $12.00 at Cobo Arena in Detroit. Those were the days!
REO may be one of those bands that are better on stage than in the studio. So much energy. ☮🧡🎶
LIVE from 1976 is what the radio plays. They never play the studio version.
1st band I ever saw in concert back about 1974. Gary Richrath (the guitarist here) wrote or co-wrote almost all their songs. He left the band about 1989 and passed away about 5 yrs ago or so. Always one of my favorite guitarist. Les Paul thru a Marshall. This is one of the 1st rock songs I learned to play and always love to hear it. Probably seen them a dozen times over 40 yrs. Live version of this is better.
The live version is the real deal! Thanks for the great contend! GOD bless you both and your family!
One of my favorite bands of all time. High infidelity was awesome
Your wife or girlfriend probably doesn't think so?
Agree! Hi Infidelity is great beginning to end.
Thank you for making me smile. It sometimes feel like I have to find reasons to do it lately, and I'm so happy that you guys are something that does it. I adore you both so much. I love when something inspires a Jordan "Hey"
My favorite REO song since I first saw them on MTV in the early 80s.. Love the sentiment.
This was with another singer, don't recall his name. Kevin Cronin sang most of the rest. Check out Golden Country sometime. Different beat, excellent song from their early career.
REO is known for their rock ballads but this one was always a jam!
I will never forget seeing REO at an outdoor venue, playing this during a storm. Literally, we were all soaked from the rain and half the audience was waiting in their cars. Amazing night.
Nice, they paid their dues in the 70s (like this song) to finally get real success in the 80s. Try Take It On the Run, a great track and one of their biggest hits. Saw them several times, always much energy and a great show. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
That guitarist that you were just praising was one of the greatest guitarists-EVER! And so underrated! RIP Gary Richrath.
My era again!! Another 80s band is Level 42!! Something about you is a great tune 😁😘
Search YT for R.E.O. Speedwagon Live on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert 1977
5 of their best live, including this tune, but with KC on vocal
One of the weird times when you realize you haven't actually heard the studio version before. I guess there's a reason for that!
I was at an all day concert in kc when I was younger. It rained all day. When r.e.o. played this song it quit raining. The crowd went absolutely crazy
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Can't Fight This Feeling" !!!
They've reacted to that song, but it got blocked. :(
I complained to the local classic rock station about playing this great song on beautiful summer days. RIP Gary. I met Kevin at the hotel I worked at like 10 years ago
Excellent song, this introduced me to REO.
Jordan you'll love the live version. Gary Richrath shreads it on guitar.
Those people should have requested the live version. It’s the superior version.
I did and put live version in all caps but it didn't get seen apparently, lol. I even put in 1981 to make sure but alas...here we are.
This is dreadful. I turned it off and didn't even listen. I love their channel but not this original studio version of the song.
@@tinahairston6383it’s not on your channel
@@magneto7930 I did too. Andy and Alex just did a shortened version of Make Me Smile from Chicago. Sometimes we the audience need to be very specific.
@@VGKDean I saw theirs pop up as a suggestion. Thanks for telling me now I'll avoid that one too.
Underrated guitar play and guitar riffs by this group. 1-:
Can’t go wrong with this band!!! Awesome in concert!! Saw them in ‘80!!🤘🔥
I saw them the first time in 80 a couple times in between and just a couple years ago and they still rock hard in a live show!
In 1983 I had a Transport company and ran in to REO Speedwagon's roadies during a Blizzard. We had CB's and so did they. WE made it from South Bend Indiana to Pittsburgh with snow like hell!!~!!
Live version please?!👏
Trivia! They named the band REO Speedwagon, from the REO Speed Wagon, a 1915 fire truck that was designed by Ransom Eli Olds. One of the band members, Neal Doughty had seen the name written across the blackboard when he walked into his History of Transportation class on the first day they had decided to look for a name. The original band members were: guitarist and lead vocalist Joe Matt, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Blair, keyboardist Neal Doughty and drummer Alan Gratzer.
The love the love you get what you play for that's where you get your songs from the live version the live version of Rodney's store mount keep pushing on golden country that's where it's at
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Yes! Yes! Yes!!! My favorite version is the Live at Wembley from 2008 (the version from the Taylor tribute at Wembley a few weeks ago was amazing in its own way, but I think the 2008 Wembley is a better intro to the song,) where it starts out acoustic and then flips to electric-- best of both worlds
One of the best concerts I've been to. 1985, REO and Survivor.
Are you sure this is an REO version? It doesn't sound like them.
Yep. I didn't know it either but Kevin left the band while making this album so the vocals are from Mike Murphy.
The live version is the one I ever remember hearing, it was the radio choice of this song.
Yep. Suggested this a few times. "Can't fight this feeling." It is their ballad and well worth a listen.
I see me at the smoking area of our high school in 1978. The cool guys all had their stereos tuned to this song
That sounds like a cover. That's not the original REO.
The original leadsinger of REO was Terry Lutrell 2th was Kevin when he was let go there was Mike Murphy when they did album that has ridin the storm out when Mike Murphy left Kevin was back as leadsinger!
@@richardhillebrand5353 Mike Murphy is on vocals for this one.
Gary Richrath was an amazing guitarist. One of my absolute favorite bands. Their live album "You Get What You Play for" is the best live album.
Is it me or does this not sound right?
I agree..it's off:(...can't put my finger on it..it doesn't even sound like them
It's not what we're used to hearing. Kevin didn't sing this on the album. He'd left due to creative differences and so the vocals are from Mike Murphy. It only became a hit after Kevin's return.
I saw REO Speedwagon at Merlin's in Carbondale IL back in the mid 70's, right around the time this was released and they went from bar band to national. They have only got better and better!
Yes...saw them at Super Jam 77 - Busch Stadium in St. Louis...and also at MRF (Mississippi River Festival) at SIU Edwardsville around 1975. great times !
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Gary richrath was one of my favorite guitar players growing up. Especially once I got to see him from about 30 ft away at an arena show in high school. It's just that classic wonderful Rock guitar. He really was good though. Rest in peace buddy. Also, check out the live version of golden country. That's really iconic as well. I still even occasionally hear it on the radio.
I was working blue-collar up in the Chicago area when this came out midnights and basically helping to build train box cars in the wee wee morning I would drive home and this is one of the great songs in that era that I would listen to, thanks again
Gary Richrath is so underrated as a lead guitarist
Mike Murphy's voice is so amazing. It was the first album to feature Mike Murphy's vocals. The sessions started out with Kevin Cronin, but he left the band before the album was finished, due to creative differences. However, later Kevin Cronin did come back to the band and the title track would later become a hit for their band on their live album. I wonder if you would be interested in giving this a listen "Sting - Russians (Lyrics)" nice reaction👍
Just turned 60. And back in my rock music days, this was a windows down rock song as you said. This song was on many playlists (cough, cough… ) cassette mix-tapes. Come on, who remembers the double sided cassette briefcase - 60 per side. Or, at the very least, 1 tape in the deck, 4 tapes in the visor. Yea, those were the days….
I asked for it,and I got it!Thanks- One of those songs that you have to see (or hear) live. They use to always end their Concerts with this song "Last Song People" lots of energy.
Hell yes I love REO Speedwagon. This was the last concert I saw about 16 years ago with my dad. It was in Waco Texas and it was $25 a ticket.
this song was written after they did a concert in Boulder Co. They were stuck in a hotel riding the storm out.
You're totally right, Jay, this is "windows down, cruisin' on the highway" music. Great song.
Had a blast last night at the Blue at The Ranch Event Center in Loveland Colorado! So many memories from junior high! ❤️. The talent is still amazing. All the words came back for me from over 40 years ago. So fun. ❤
Saw them at Red Rocks in Colorado. Literally rode the storm out!!! Best concert ever
I live in the city now, but this song always transports me right back to my roots in northwest Montana. Thank you.
Just listened to REO Speedwagon's Golden Country last night. It is another great one. You will love Gary Richrath's guitar solo.
To put this in automotive terms, this is like riding in a Dodge Challenger with a 3.6 V6 when you could be in a Dodge Challenger Hellcat with a 6.2 supercharged V8. The band/make are the same, song/model are the same, but the performance for both is completely different. Do yourselves a favor and listen to the live version.
They played the wrong version the live version Diablo missed call you get what you play for that's where you find the real the real Ario speed wagon that's where you ride the storm brother and that's that's where you go to the country the golden the golden country and that's that's how you keep pushing on that's how you do it brother you go to the lab version you get what you play for and get what you play for they do it they f***** u* bad on this brother that's a f****** big time The version that they play that's a terrible most outdated crazy wow
Gary Richwrath is the most under appreciated guitarist in history. You should check out flying turkey trot or Gary's guitar solo from "You can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish" to hear him at his best.. One thing I have noticed about him is usually he does NOT use and kind of pedal.
True. A wah wah pedal and an overdrive occasionally that was about it.
This version school note: 3-. The live version note: 1. REO Speedwagon has to faces: polished Studio Albums and a phenomenal Live Band.
Yeah that version I don't know if it should even be played better d*** that's not the version that you rock and roll with alright I'm getting out you get what you put You've got to have the live version of this to get the full effect that's for certain if you aint got the live version of this then you know you don't you
We wanted to learn person and I give us this?? And I say they're gonna swim without hello I don't know I don't know
So glad you are doing this band they are so underrated and people don’t ever hardly play their songs
Amazing band, last saw them live in "81" just awesome...Thanx for the memories, Peace
Summer of 82 Reo Speedwagon had a special on HBO and they were on fire following a hit album/tour, not to mention that they were all over the radio and MTV.
This song makes me picture riding on a very fast motorcycle, at over 100 mph, in front of a tornado! What a rush!!!!!
This version doesn’t have the punch the other one does. Such a great song.
Yeah this version sucks compared to the live version from you get what you play for but that hold down my album the whole d*** album's kick a** it May that's where Rodney storm Rodney storm out comes from the love the lovers and you get what you play for from that album not this not this one no
Jason football player so I guess I can explain it like this he fumbled the ball on this one it was adaptably a fumble J fumbled the ball dropped the ball
The live version is better this was the wrong version you play the wrong version
They play a ton of State Fairs and local venues and are a great show to see. The one blessing of spending a few decades in Milwaukee area is that we have seen REO at least 10 times. Sometimes its been shows like Tesla/REO/Witesnake or REO opening for STYX.
It's been a long time since I heard the studio version , I normally listen to the live version off the album ,, A Decade Of Rock and Roll 1970 to 1980 . Flying Turkey Trot , , 157 Riverside Avenue ,, and then Riding The Storm Out , fantastic album !!! Oh yeah , I almost forgot about the song , Like You Do , it's a good one you two would probably like , off the album A Decade Of Rock and Roll 1970 to 1980 !! Keep on jammin !!!
Gary Richrath was the lead guitarist for REO, but sadly he passed away in 2015.
Trivia note: the original R.E.O. Speedwagon was a truck. R.E.O. is Ransom Eli Olds, the person who also started Oldsmobile.
It has a Classic Rock feel to it because it originally got released in 1973, but did not truly pick up traction until about 1981. This is why the live version is sooo mucb greater. They had time to improve on it from the studio version. It introduced Mike Murphy in lead vocals.
This song is so good, a great rockin' road song. One of my favs by them.
That's Cool, how y'all always give the PEACE SYMBOL ✌️.. Right before the video is over and say have a blessed day! That's Always good to hear, and Always makes me feel Better! Keep up the wonderful Reviews!
Great reaction! I’m sure someone has mentioned this before but the band took their name from an old truck model made by the REO car company. REO the car company is pronounced like the city in Brazil Rio and is the initials of the founder Ransom E. Olds who also started the Oldsmobile car company. The band has a lot of great tunes and they’re very energetic live. My favorite song is on their High-Infidelity album called Tough Guys.
J and Amber,
Picture yourselves as a husband and wife long haul trucking team. In this song the husband is the narrator talking about him driving and his wife/girl doing the navigating and they having to keep an eye on an approaching winter storm as they are about to cross the Rocky Mountain range. Meanwhile, with all of the potential troubles of being out exposed to the winter and the weather and all of the other troubles on the road, he is musing about their life on the open road "riding the storm out" vs living in the city, and declaring how much he prefers their current life. "I'm not missing a thing". 🙂
The version I listened to was from the "Live: You get what you play for" album along with Golden Country.