FIRST TIME HEARING ABC - The Look Of Love REACTION

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  • FIRST TIME HEARING ABC - The Look Of Love REACTION
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  • @EverythingEcstatic
    @EverythingEcstatic Рік тому +338

    This whole album is an absolute masterpiece. One of the best of the 1980s.

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Рік тому +9

      Pair that with their video film "Mantrap" makes this one of my all-time 80's favorites. ABC was phenomenal! Still listening 40 years later!!

    • @laurabailey1054
      @laurabailey1054 Рік тому +11

      I still have my copy

    • @costeris35
      @costeris35 Рік тому +5

      Absolutely!

    • @robnelson840
      @robnelson840 Рік тому +5

      @@laurabailey1054 Got it on vinyl and CD one of the all time 80's stand out albums

    • @tim10243
      @tim10243 Рік тому +3

      @@laurabailey1054 me too - in vinyl!

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau Рік тому +467

    Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Poison Arrow", "When Smokey Sings", "Be Near Me" and "All Of My Heart"!!!
    "Poison Arrow" is a great upbeat song as this one!
    edit- Martin Fry on lead vocals.

    • @macalcord
      @macalcord Рік тому +10

      Ocean Blue also is great.

    • @kbusby4824
      @kbusby4824 Рік тому +19

      Love Be Near Me.

    • @elcorado83
      @elcorado83 Рік тому +11

      This song has so many ideas packed into just a few minutes. Its genuinely one of the most inventive and best produced songs ever. Repeated listens will reward you. There is SO much going on in it!

    • @mscommerce
      @mscommerce Рік тому +18

      +100 votes for all of those, but especially 'When Smokey Sings' , which is a tribute to the great Smokey Robinson, and a perfect New Wave tribute to Motown!

    • @matthewmarcinko9157
      @matthewmarcinko9157 Рік тому +2

      And then the alligator puppet starts biting him 'cause he doesn't want to listen to that...

  • @todddepue681
    @todddepue681 Рік тому +194

    Music videos were THE art form of the 80s. So important not just for the success of the artist or a song, but culturally. As a teenager, MTV showed us how to dress, how to dance, and how to embrace our creativity.
    Plus, our parents didn't really understand music videos, so I'm sure that definitely heightened the appeal 😉

    • @blackblake3658
      @blackblake3658 Рік тому +6

      Yes. My sister and I would head straight for the TV after school to check out the latest videos and the VJays.

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 Рік тому

      Todd...I disagree...hate the media. That's the problem with today and why you have a horrible administration over there!

    • @polytheneprentiss1534
      @polytheneprentiss1534 Рік тому +10

      @@michaelasay8587 he’s not talking about today, nor the “media” nor politics. Jeez 🙄

    • @sashabertold3731
      @sashabertold3731 Рік тому +2

      ​@@michaelasay8587
      He's talking about the 80s oh my .... long time ago

    • @GWThorley
      @GWThorley Рік тому +2

      The Video wasn’t only an art form it was a way for Bands and Artists to make an impact. The androgynous Annie Lennox in Sweet Dreams to Adam Ant in Ant Rap. Money for Nothing showing new technologies. The iconic videos of the 80’s always made an impact who can forget Duran Duran’s Wild Boys and Thriller which became an event. The shock and awe of videos also made Political statements too like Dear God by XTC Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2 and 1 in 10 by UB40 (a band named after the Unemployment Benefit form) 😜

  • @maha77
    @maha77 Рік тому +101

    This was my favorite music in 1982 when I was 14 and now that I am a 55 year old man I can not believe how much time has passed, _and I love it just as much!_

    • @ingvarjensen1088
      @ingvarjensen1088 Рік тому +5

      Well said!!! I exactly feel the same, I never get tired of that song ❤

    • @jannekalliokoski1968
      @jannekalliokoski1968 Рік тому +4

      Same. Born also 1968

    • @MultiKate4444
      @MultiKate4444 Рік тому +3

      Me too, aged 14 in 82, loved that song and had a crush on Martin fry lol.

    • @raythomas4812
      @raythomas4812 Рік тому +4

      The 80s is my Happy place ( for Pop and Soul/dance music alike ) Im 60 now and I have no Idea who anyone in the charts are ( if they still have charts )

    • @maverick2242
      @maverick2242 Рік тому +2

      True dat

  • @exeter1985
    @exeter1985 Рік тому +133

    Wow! That takes me back... ABC. Their hit song still sounds as good today as it did when it was written.

    • @elcorado83
      @elcorado83 Рік тому

      Lets throw them a curve ball and suggest Keane with "Spiraling", which was obviously "inspired" (ahem) by this song, and see if they can guess which decade it is...!

    • @kf9346
      @kf9346 Рік тому +1

      I had just started sneaking into adult nightclubs when this came out. We used to cover the floor in baby powder and throw so much shade dancing when ABC came on!

    • @Bejewelle88
      @Bejewelle88 Рік тому

      It sure does!

  • @richardhargrave6082
    @richardhargrave6082 Рік тому +4

    One of the bet songs and albums of the 80's, or even ever

  • @jeffreyriley8742
    @jeffreyriley8742 5 місяців тому +4

    ABC is like Romantic Poetry in music.

  • @beesnestna9544
    @beesnestna9544 Рік тому +70

    ABC was a great British Pop group that came out at the height of the New Wave era. They had a different sound, as did many of the Euro groups of the time. Disco was on its way out, people wanted to hear something different, and ABC delivered. This song and "Poison Arrow" are my favorites songs by this group. Peace & Love🕊❤

    • @tdupuy
      @tdupuy Рік тому +4

      Yes, Poison Arrow!

  • @hellokimmy68
    @hellokimmy68 Рік тому +107

    You gotta do Poison Arrow next! I loved ABC back in the 80s. Martin Fry, the lead singer, was just SO suave and handsome.
    When Smokey Sings, How To Be a Millionaire and Be Near Me are also good ones by them, but Poison Arrow is so incredibly catchy.
    (Also, speaking of artists with letters for names, you should check out the song Pop Muzik by M. Yes, just M. It was one of the first "new wave" songs and was a big part of ushering in the synthpop sound of the 80s.)

  • @lindarenee2198
    @lindarenee2198 Рік тому +56

    Living in the '80's was even better. It was so much fun being a young adult. The music was phenomenal. Love you guys 💕

    • @fuzzydan4544
      @fuzzydan4544 Рік тому +3

      You are so right. I would go back to stay if I knew the future of the world..

  • @kellyreiterman
    @kellyreiterman Рік тому +57

    I'm so grateful that the 80s spanned my high school and college years. Such great music.

    • @Brainly-Brian
      @Brainly-Brian Рік тому

      And great time.

    • @xmathmanx
      @xmathmanx Рік тому

      if you like music it really doesn't matter when it came out, or what age you were

    • @lambo2655
      @lambo2655 Рік тому +1

      Great 80’s pop & rock got me through some difficult high school years.

  • @Brian-om2hh
    @Brian-om2hh Рік тому +2

    When Smokey (Smokey Robinson) Sings was one of ABC's biggest hits..... Poison Arrow and All Of My Heart were others......

  • @DawnSuttonfabfour
    @DawnSuttonfabfour Рік тому +21

    This song, until the day I couldn't, got me out my chair and on the floor EVERY time. Sigh. Wish I still could. Dance kids, as much as you can, while you can.

  • @toniboydston2744
    @toniboydston2744 Рік тому +3

    All of my heart ❤ is a beautiful ballad from them

  • @tropenkindje1
    @tropenkindje1 Рік тому +3

    Finally, I love ABC. Next one Poison arrow, All of my heart

  • @hippylong
    @hippylong Рік тому +2

    Everyday, I miss the 80's .
    When smokey sings is my recommendation.

  • @Skeezer66
    @Skeezer66 Рік тому +23

    Classic 80's tune!! I like this one a lot, "Be Near Me" is the one I love!

    • @LowcountryJoe2
      @LowcountryJoe2 Рік тому +4

      Yes, how "Be Near Me' wasn't the most suggested ABC song is sort of a mystery.

    • @DorkThink
      @DorkThink Рік тому +3

      That's my favorite, I think. ✨

  • @pulsatingsausageboy2076
    @pulsatingsausageboy2076 Рік тому +5

    “Be Near Me” was their biggest hit.

  • @primatador7326
    @primatador7326 Рік тому +3

    I only found your channels a few weeks ago. Having fun working my way through your videos. I'm enjoying your 80s journey. I graduated high school in 1981 and spent most of the decade partying, dancing, and listening to music. I'm still surprised I survived the 80s.

  • @NorthernShrew
    @NorthernShrew Рік тому +24

    Oh my God so glad you're doing ABC. Look of Love and Poison Arrow are SO much fun. Epitome of the 80s.

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare Рік тому +45

    Here's some blue-eyed soul, all the way from the UK! One of the great bands of the 80s! Martin Fry had a stellar voice, and it came through on tracks like this, as well as "When Smokey Sings" (a tribute to Smokey Robinson), "Poison Arrow", "(How to Be a) Millionaire", and my personal favorite, "Be Near Me". Great choice!!

    • @tanya2299
      @tanya2299 Рік тому +3

      I started singing the chorus as a saw “Be Near Me,” listed, childhood memories. 😊Cool song indeed.

  • @waybackj
    @waybackj Рік тому +3

    Finally ABC! Howdy, disco citizens!
    Be Near Me, A to Z, 15 Story Halo, How to be a Millionaire.
    You haven't lived until you hear A to Z blaring in the dark dance club where everyone is shouting.

  • @Reani71
    @Reani71 Рік тому +2

    ABC had tons of great songs: Poison Arrow, How To Be A Millionaire, When Smokey Sings, All Of My Heart, The Night You Murdered Love, Be Near Me, King Without A Crown, Tears Are Not Enough, That Was Then But This Is Now and even more...

  • @kimcutts6153
    @kimcutts6153 Рік тому +16

    The epitome of the 80s. A big hit in the UK for these lads, and deservedly so. A great 80s band. ❤🎶🎼🇬🇧

  • @auldfouter8661
    @auldfouter8661 Рік тому +42

    It's been far too long getting to ABC - fabulous , fabulous 80s band ! The track is from the album Lexicon of Love produced by genius Trevor Horn. Martin Fry ( lead vocals) was a music journalist before dropping this iconic album. So many more great tracks to go on this album, but my favourite is All of My Heart.

    • @ohfour-seven6228
      @ohfour-seven6228 Рік тому +1

      Amen for crediting Trevor Horn, super producer!

    • @karmakarmakarma
      @karmakarmakarma Рік тому +2

      Trevor Horn - "The man who invented the 80's"... literally. Great band. Genius producer.

    • @ohfour-seven6228
      @ohfour-seven6228 Рік тому +1

      @@karmakarmakarma Oh yeah. His work with Seal, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Grace Jones, Tina Turner, Yes, I can go on and on. Incredible!

    • @kevinmoore2929
      @kevinmoore2929 Рік тому +2

      Let's not forget that Trevor Horn was partners with Geoffrey Downs not only on The Buggles but through many of the songs they produced for other artists.

  • @lamiabubakar8795
    @lamiabubakar8795 Рік тому +19

    You should do "All of my heart" and "When Smokey sings." ABC is a great group. The lead singer Martin Fry has a beautiful voice.

  • @aussieanthems168
    @aussieanthems168 Рік тому +3

    ABC had some great 80s tunes. So did Level 42 - check out "Something About You". Jay will LOVE the bass laying from Mark King.

  • @jamescockings6852
    @jamescockings6852 Рік тому +2

    This was in the early days of music videos. ABC are from my home town of Sheffield, England but I had to travel over 6,000 miles across the pond to the U.S and Las Vegas to meet the lead singer Martin Fry after a gig he played on Fremont Street. He was an utterly nice fella chatting to me and my mate for several minutes posing for a photo, signing a dollar bill for me even though his manager was trying to rush him away as I think they were off to L.A. Other big hits include Poison Arrow, When Smokey Sings, Be Near Me to name a few.

  • @sherrihayward4500
    @sherrihayward4500 Рік тому +4

    My era yet again, the 80s was amazing for music. Level 42 Something about you is pretty good too!!!

    • @jackie_jrml
      @jackie_jrml Рік тому +1

      Yessssss I really hope they react to that.

  • @DS-wn4dx
    @DS-wn4dx Рік тому +17

    Produced by Trevor Horn, in the eighties he had the midas touch, everything he produced screamed up the charts.

    • @DaveB-rock
      @DaveB-rock Рік тому +1

      Trevor was the force behind the band Yes, iirc.

    • @DaveB-rock
      @DaveB-rock Рік тому

      And the band Buggles

  • @gregorynoble5664
    @gregorynoble5664 Рік тому +3

    “When Smokey Sings” is another one of their big hits.

  • @rockandrollpaddy
    @rockandrollpaddy Рік тому +2

    The album from which this comes, The Lexicon of Love, released in 1982 is one of the best 'pop' (often called sophisti - pop) albums of all time. A mix of pop, new wave, disco, blue - eyed soul. Several sing along bangers.

  • @alyarout
    @alyarout Рік тому +5

    the main singer met smokey robinson and he said: we wrote a song about you and i hope you like it.
    smokey did love and appreciate the song so much.
    (( when smokey sings )) is a must react to song after you reacted to this beautiful song by abc.

  • @bradholroyd6034
    @bradholroyd6034 Рік тому +130

    I’ve been waiting for this one! So glad you guys enjoyed it! This is definitely one of my Top 10 from that era. The album that this is from, The Lexicon of Love, is one of my favorites that I still listen to this day and has some other great songs that you should check out; Tears Are Not Enough, Poison Arrow, Valentine’s Day, Date Stamp and All of My Heart.

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Рік тому +5

      Agree! Along with the video film "Mantrap" where the short of "Poison Arrow" was extracted.

    • @GrammarQuixies
      @GrammarQuixies Рік тому

      This song is garbage stop ruining the channel

    • @sunnystormy4973
      @sunnystormy4973 Рік тому

      -#cheers-- !-

    • @gigi-ij1hk
      @gigi-ij1hk Рік тому +8

      The Lexicon of Love album is F-I-R-E from start to finish

    • @colleenborchard_burns1724
      @colleenborchard_burns1724 Рік тому +3

      Tears are not enough - their best song ever!

  • @roncarnes5724
    @roncarnes5724 Рік тому +2

    "Who Is That Guy?": The guy eating the bowl of spaghetti is Michael Baldwin, the costume designer for director Russell Mulcahy. He shows up in so many early '80s videos that he was the MTV version of "Where's Waldo?"

  • @garulusglandarius6126
    @garulusglandarius6126 Рік тому +3

    Classic ABC, love it 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @ndlouder
    @ndlouder Рік тому +12

    Produced by the amazing Trevor Horn. David Bowie actually popped in at some point during the recording of the song and suggested an idea that in the end was not used. Wonderful song and album.

  • @joannetyndall3625
    @joannetyndall3625 Рік тому +6

    I love the Alice through the door analogy!I feel blessed to have done my high school and teens in the 80s...it was a blast xx

  • @jthompson5341
    @jthompson5341 Рік тому +2

    ABC, a must hear is, "Be Near Me", and "When Smokey Sings". Martin Fry has a phenomenal voice

  • @cliffordwaterton3543
    @cliffordwaterton3543 Рік тому +2

    ABC were a 'tongue in cheek' UK 80s band with a string of fun hits with great lyrics including 'Poison Arrow' and 'All of My Heart'- great memories. 😊👍

  • @aramakukutai7750
    @aramakukutai7750 Рік тому +3

    ABCs “The Lexicon of Love” was such an iconic album that benefits from master producer Trevor Horn - who produced epic albums from Frankie gone to Hollywood through to Seal in the 90s. And featured in his own bands from The Buggles with Video killed the Radio Star - and The Art of Noise. Yes a great 80s band but also a classic

  • @mdennis9496
    @mdennis9496 Рік тому +11

    Touching one of MY favourite 80s groups by far. “Poison Arrow”, “When Smokey Sings” and my favorite “The Night You Murdered Love”. Always tinged with a little R&B in their hits, it gave them a unique and diverse following. Brings a smile to my face………

  • @robertmeyer2102
    @robertmeyer2102 Рік тому +1

    Still on my Playlist 40 years later. ABC is happy music.

  • @nigeltrotter2886
    @nigeltrotter2886 Рік тому +2

    OH MY GOD!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG SO DARN MUCH!!! I'm so glad it's ya'll that heard this one. This song makes me feel so happy. I think it's perfect. The singing, the music, the weird video with the ballerina gal. Oh man, I love this song. I'm so hyped for thus one.

  • @GinaGeeILuvu
    @GinaGeeILuvu Рік тому +14

    I love ABC! They were a very soulful eighties British New Wave band! Check out their hits, “Poison Arrow, “Be Near Me”, and “When Smokey Sings”❤❤

  • @nickshields1011
    @nickshields1011 Рік тому +3

    Trevor Horn produced. Another masterpiece.

  • @MACMISIAS
    @MACMISIAS Рік тому +2

    ABC was the best thing you could find in pop of these days. Fabulous instrumentation, nice arrangements, very good musicians. I wish all pop music was like ABC's

  • @gordonpatterson8615
    @gordonpatterson8615 Рік тому +2

    Loved them back in the 80s, All of my Heart is my favourite by them, pure poetry ❤

  • @WineSippingCowboy
    @WineSippingCowboy Рік тому +3

    Written by ABC.
    Martin Fry is the constant member. Mark White was 2nd in longevity. Drummer David Palmer quit. He became the drummer for Sir Rod Stewart for a few years.
    Produced by Steve Brown and Trevor Horn. TH was the lead singer of The Buggles but broke up the band to become a producer.
    Suggested video 📹: ABC performs When Smokey Sings.

    • @buxtonhome4569
      @buxtonhome4569 Рік тому +1

      David Palmer still plays for Rod

    • @WineSippingCowboy
      @WineSippingCowboy Рік тому

      @@buxtonhome4569 Thanks 😊 I have not looked at the band of Sir Rod Stewart the last 5 years! 🙄

  • @johnfrancis9073
    @johnfrancis9073 Рік тому +5

    The Lexicon of Love is an absolute masterpiece, each song flawless flowing into the next.

  • @alejandrobojorquez6181
    @alejandrobojorquez6181 Рік тому +2

    SPANDAU BALLET - Only When You Leave 1983 New Wave 🌊👋 80s super hit song. This decade has some of the best Dance music

  • @svechappe6075
    @svechappe6075 Рік тому +2

    Same vibe with their hits “Be Near Me,” “Smokey Sings” (an ode to Smokey Robinson), and “Poison Arrow.”

  • @smd2169
    @smd2169 Рік тому +9

    All of My Heart is outstanding! Martin Fry was an underrated vocalist.

  • @arrivalofdoom7449
    @arrivalofdoom7449 Рік тому +5

    Absolutely crisp as a Cent , Jay & Amber 😊😊❤. There is no way you can hear this and not have a big smile on your face. A classic New Romantic tune - and one to count in the blessings of the day 🎉

  • @nobody_special
    @nobody_special Рік тому +2

    "When Smokey Sings" is probably my favorite ABC song.

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie9888 Рік тому +2

    Artists pay homage to Charlie Chaplin. ABC included him towards the end of the video. In Rankin Bass' Rudolph, sidewalk scene had Charlie too. Charlie was a trail blazer in the early movies and sound. Great reaction for a fun video. Yes, the sound still holds up. The song was a GIANT hit.

  • @Escapee5931
    @Escapee5931 Рік тому +10

    Flying nuns was actually a big problem in 80s UK!
    I love this song - the big build-up at the end is so uplifting.
    Try their songs "Poison Arrow" or "Tears Are Not Enough".

  • @permafrosttt2262
    @permafrosttt2262 Рік тому +7

    Would love to see a reaction to their song, “Poison arrow”

  • @jayrtee
    @jayrtee Рік тому +5

    This is total 80's camp - LOVE IT! It also has the best line ever written - "Your reason for living is your reason for leaving". Thanks for the reaction, and there's so much more from ABC to react to!

  • @itiswhatitis1345
    @itiswhatitis1345 Рік тому +2

    Ahhhh...so glad you keep diving more into the depths of the 80s! Sooooo good and so eclectic at the same time. This song was very captivating and remember it well. What a time💃The other must do song from ABC is ' WHEN SMOKEY SINGS'. Good stuff guys, keep on rollin'

  • @mangerinegirl
    @mangerinegirl Рік тому +15

    You guys will really really love “When Smokey Sings”…a total tribute to Smokey Robinson that just makes me happy every time I hear it. You’ll love the message! Also “Be Near Me” is a great one too. Check more ABC out!

  • @clintonstapleton161
    @clintonstapleton161 Рік тому +6

    ABC is AMAZING! How to be a zillionaire is in the soundtrack to my teen years! More please

  • @hollysmith9979
    @hollysmith9979 Рік тому +2

    Omg....it's been ages since I've heard this...we had a radio station that just played music like this so it was very popular.....enjoying your reactions❤

  • @scottvanhille5688
    @scottvanhille5688 Рік тому +2

    My favorite reaction of yours today, that's the look of love. Such a good band from the 80's. "Be Near Me" and "When Smokey Sings" are my favorites from them. Of course, Smokey is referring to Smokey Robinson. "Poison Arrow" "All Of My Heart" "King Without A Crown" "Vanity Kills" "The Night You Murdered Love" "One Better World" are others that they've done.

  • @paulcwalina7910
    @paulcwalina7910 Рік тому +10

    This is their most popular song, but you have to hear their other hit 'Poison Arrow.' Great bass riff in that one.

  • @niallmcentee9400
    @niallmcentee9400 Рік тому +3

    Poison Arrow, All Of My Heart and When Smokey Sings all big Hits for ABC and lead singer Martin Fry

  • @joesmith8725
    @joesmith8725 Рік тому +3

    ABC is the softer side of new wave, sythn pop. Subgenre of new wave, less punky. New Romantic like Roxy Music, Duran Duran, The Human League, Soft Cell, OMD, Spandau Ballet, Human League, Naked Eyes, etc. This was a big song during the '80s.
    Yes, dance music lol.
    Synth and bass heavy. R&B influences. Amber, great explanation! Alice in Wonderland vibes lol. I was a kid during the '80s. We were goofy and fun loving lol. I guess to the younger generation 😛
    Check out their songs/videos from the '80s and early '90s. "Be Near Me", "Poison Arrow", "All of My Heart", "Say It", "When Smokey Sings" (Tribute to Motown singer Smokey Robinson!), etc.

  • @chrisshepherd3361
    @chrisshepherd3361 Рік тому +1

    The lexicon of love. One of the finest albums in the 80s. I was fortunate enough to see live Martin Fry, backed by a full orchestra singing the whole album on its entirety about four years ago.

  • @fayesouthall6604
    @fayesouthall6604 Рік тому +14

    Such a great band ! He’s got a great voice ! I never appreciated them in the 1980’s but I do now ! When Smokie Sings is my personal favourite!

  • @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary
    @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary Рік тому +10

    One of the Best bands of the 80s- Early 90s! "Shoot That Poison Arrow", "When Smokey Sings" and "How To Be A Millionaire" are some more of their many great songs!

  • @raytorres2685
    @raytorres2685 Рік тому +2

    ABC had some Blasts from the Past:
    "When Smokey (Robinson) Sings"
    "Millionaire" good beats
    "Be Near Me" 👍

  • @christianbrasso8257
    @christianbrasso8257 Рік тому +2

    THIS WAS A HUGE HIT OFF THEIR DEBUT '82 ALBUM LEXICON OF LOVE. IT GOT A LOT OF AIRPLAY ON RADIO/CLUBS. CHECK OUT SHOW ME, POISON ARROW, MANY HAPPY RETURNS, ALL OF MY HEART. OTHER GREAT TUNES FROM THEM ARE THAT WAS THEN BUT THIS IS NOW, BE NEAR ME, AND WHEN SMOKEY SINGS.

  • @bobblowhard8823
    @bobblowhard8823 Рік тому +3

    Martin Frye of ABC was an amazing singer/songwriter/ showman. I highly recommend "Be Near Me", and "When Smokey Sings" (a tribute to Smokey Robinson).

  • @astleygenetaylor7463
    @astleygenetaylor7463 Рік тому +6

    Just brilliant 🤩 absolutely a soundtrack to my childhood. 80’s music was and still is truly amazing, I listen every day. Two songs for you both to react too from the 80’s are Ultravox - Vienna or Go West- we close our eyes… enjoy!! ❤

  • @maxbrazil3712
    @maxbrazil3712 Рік тому +2

    ABC always spins me back to 1985, dancing my ass off at The Starck Club in Dallas.

  • @timholder6825
    @timholder6825 Рік тому +1

    When Smokey Sings, a homage to Smokey Robinson, is their best tune. It really has a 60's Smokey and The Miracles, feel to it.

  • @wolf762x51
    @wolf762x51 Рік тому +3

    ABC was one of the best, and Martin Frye was a top level vocalist as well. They're new wave, but R&B based. Check out When Smokey Sings, a song about Smokey Robinson, one of Martin's favorite singers. I think you'll dig it. Rob, New Wave is where you'll find the best bassists and best bass lines of the 80s. You can learn a lot, and learn funk, R&B, rock, jazz, all of that from those songs.

  • @hahatoldyouso
    @hahatoldyouso Рік тому +3

    'Poison Arrow' is another BANGER!!

  • @mommasoto
    @mommasoto Рік тому +2

    Some of the best 80's new wave. Who Wants to be a Millionaire is another great of theirs.

  • @alexhorsburgh5986
    @alexhorsburgh5986 Рік тому +2

    Good way to describe the 1980s as an Alice in wonderland trip. Martin Fry is the ABC lead singer..They are a kind of UK Hall and Oates and this was a huge song at the time. Despite a great collection of 80s songs on the channel you've still got further to go down a memorable rabbit hole of music. I suggest Bryan Ferry and Don't Stop The Dance as another great example of cool UK tracks from the 80s. Great review and reaction guys.

  • @verdinox4548
    @verdinox4548 Рік тому +3

    I'm a guitar player in a loud and rowdy rockin blues band, but this is one of my secret guilty pleasure songs. Such a fun tune.
    Great video guys, as always! 👍

  • @TexMexJack
    @TexMexJack Рік тому +15

    Love them - glad to seem them get a review. There are other songs you can hit by them like When Smokey Sings. Great reaction!

    • @TexMexJack
      @TexMexJack Рік тому +2

      And you are correct, the video is very silly

  • @christianbrasso8257
    @christianbrasso8257 Рік тому +2

    I WAS WORKING AT A RECORD STORE IN '82 WHEN I FIRST PUT THIS ALBUM ON THE STORE TURNTABLE-REMEMBER HOW GREAT THE TUNES WERE AND PLAYED IT REGULARLY AFTER THAT.

  • @WillM1961
    @WillM1961 Рік тому +2

    You will love „when smokey sings“ - a tribute to the great Smokey Robinson!

  • @ericcrabtree7404
    @ericcrabtree7404 Рік тому +7

    When you’re ready for more from ABC, you can’t go wrong with Poison Arrow, Be Near Me, or When Smokey Sings. You can also stay in the same era and corner of the world by revisiting Squeeze and check out Black Coffee In Bed, If I Didn’t Love You, and Another Nail In The Heart.

  • @antoinettejones1573
    @antoinettejones1573 Рік тому +5

    OMG I remember listening to this group growing up! I still know the words. While I like this song, you need to watch Poison Arrow. That song is my fave. 😊😊

  • @francesthompson593
    @francesthompson593 Рік тому +2

    A great 80’s group! They came out of Sheffield as did Def Leppard and Joe Cocker. They had a number of hits in the early 80’s

  • @raymondott6100
    @raymondott6100 Рік тому +2

    Level 42 -- Something About You
    Jay and Amber, you will love it. Great 80s track. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @jeffreekoch9298
    @jeffreekoch9298 Рік тому +3

    Holy crap! Haven't seen this video in decades. I miss new wave music like this lol😅. I was a child, teen during the 80s. Yall should hear Roxy Music, OMD, and Culture Club, Boy George too!
    When Smokey Sings is another hit video from ABC. Smokey Robinson! Watch that one too. And Be Near Me.

  • @matthewthomas7418
    @matthewthomas7418 Рік тому +3

    One of the stand out tracks of the early 80s. The album this comes from 'The Lexicon of Love' is also an ultimate 80s sounding tour de force. Check out 'All Of My Heart'

  • @markchawner1586
    @markchawner1586 Рік тому +2

    Great Choice ! ABC .... Loved "S.O.S." by them. Thank you, both ...... Amber, If you like 80's ..... Shakatak "Night Birds" ..... Scritti Politti "Wood Beez, Pray like Aretha Franklin" ..... Spandau Ballet "Chant No.1" ..... Bros "I Owe You Nothing" ..... Alexander O'Neal "Criticize" .... Imagination "Just An Illusion" .....

  • @craiggillett5985
    @craiggillett5985 Рік тому +2

    AMBER: ‘ a decade long trip’ great summary. How funny, TODAY ( Thursday) caught up with a group of friends from 1983 onwards, junior high days and had a few drinks and played music from our youth, and this was one of them!! BEST BIT? We knew all the words, and today we can’t even remember phone numbers.

  • @PjRjHj
    @PjRjHj Рік тому +8

    The Lexicon of Love album is a production masterpiece of pop.
    It's synth bass in this song, but the rest of album is jam-packed with epic Bass guitar.
    I often thought the synth chord progression of Madonna's Holiday was similar to ABC's The Look of Love.

    • @seancampbell9896
      @seancampbell9896 Рік тому

      You are right, didn't think of the comparison before😮

  • @renecasillas1308
    @renecasillas1308 Рік тому +4

    Love this song. You should listen to the Thompson Twins

  • @pisces228
    @pisces228 Рік тому +1

    The 80s were so special. We GenXers were so spoiled when it came to the variety of music. The energy was just so uplifting. ❤️

  • @sems5881
    @sems5881 Рік тому +2

    There were so many amazing and cool bands in the UK in the 80s, you must check out Haircut 100 'Favourite shirts', 'Love Plus One', 'Fantastic Day' and also Adam and the Ants 'Kings of the Wild Frontier', Ant music ' and 'Stand and Deliver' . Also Ultravox ' Vienna' , The Associates ' Party Fears Two', Aztec Camera 'Oblivious' Altered Images ' Don't Talk to me about love ' and The Cure ' Love Cats' and 'Caterpillar'. There are many many more you haven't discovered yet but you will love them! 💋💋

  • @raybernal6829
    @raybernal6829 Рік тому +3

    Another jammin tune and I feel so privileged to spin music at weddings and parties during all of the 80s. So many choices and everyone just loved to bop on the dance floor. ❤

  • @garydelecce3805
    @garydelecce3805 Рік тому +3

    One of my favorite
    80’s band.
    The lead singer is such a great front man.

  • @lesgrice4419
    @lesgrice4419 Рік тому +1

    Produced by the great Trevor Horn, each of his songs is a masterpiece....

  • @maverick2242
    @maverick2242 Рік тому +2

    One of my fav songs from the early 80s was in for, 1 or 2 when this came out, loved it, Posion Arrow was great too, but loved this song from ABC. Early new wave was awesome. The 80s was a trip,the 70s had the most creative prob best rock program and hard rock but 80s was so unique and never be recreated.