Great reaction guys! Soul Brothers from Scotland. Lead singer is Hamish Stuart. Second lead vocal is Alan Gorrie. Hamish went on to work with Paul McCartney and also worked with Chaka Kahn on her first solo albums. Monster musicians and arrangers!
@@PlateOshrimp499 so hot seeing them seven or eight times opening for Tower of power what a great band saw them one time in a bar only 26 people showed up and was sitting like 5 ft away from him and they just killed it and came around and talked to everybody and signed albums that you brought them with you great band great people
I miss the 70’s. Radio stations played such a variety of music. We were exposed to rock, soul, R&B, country etc… it made the listening experience so much more fun and interesting. Plus we all have memories of certain songs during events in our life. I think things are too segregated now.
Are you saying there was an individual radio station that played all those genres? I don't remember such a thing. Each radio station seemed to be focused mainly on a particular genre, maybe adding a genre where the lines were blurred, for instance R&B or Pop might also play some disco. If there was a crossover hit, that was a different thing. I lived in a fairly big city. Country stations played country. R&B played R&B. Hard Rock played hard rock. And on and on.
Average White Band is a great example of one of those bands that I probably wouldn't have ever heard either if not for this channel. I've known the name of the band since I was a kid but, for some reason, always had it in my head that they were one of those interchangeable (for me, a little kid, at the time) '70s southern rock bands that my mom's dirtbag second husband would blast in his Camaro in between rounds of smoking weed and not having a job. Because I enjoy the RSR vibe, though, I end up watching every video regardless of whether I know the artist or not and end up finding gems like the Average White Band. They are NOT AT ALL what I thought they were and WOW they are amazing. This is definitely a rabbit hole I'll be diving down immediately, using some of the suggestions in the other comments here as good starting places.
There's nothing like their Scottish Soul-Funk (from Dundee, Scotland) sound with their horn section (The "Dundee Horns") and Scottish drumming influences!!! They were one of my favorite bands to see live!!!
@@patrickmurchison9145 And Glasgow, don't forget. I remember Hamish with Dream Police and in London. I knew Onnie and Hamish from rubbing shoulders in the Picasso and the R'n'B All Nighter, clubs in Glasgow. Lots of Glasgow bands were playing R'n'B and Soul covers. The Alex Harvey Soul Band and Power ( later re-named Stone the Crows) ruled the roost - both had a bit more Blues in them. A great live music and dance scene was Scotland.
"If I Ever Lose This Heaven" was the first song I remember hearing and I was immediately hooked by Hamish's incredible vocals and of course the Scottish-Funky-Soul sound of the whole band!!!
AWB are Scottish🏴! They're frae Dunee. There's a lot of great music from AWB that you've yet to explore: "Cut The Cake" "School Boy Crush" "It's A Mystery" "Groovin' The Night Away" Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴😎
And Glesga, too, Jimi. Hamish and Onnie are products of the '60's Glesga scene. Alex Harvey, Maggie Bell, Frankie Miller in and with their various bands or solo - and many more.
The Average White Band (AWB) were the 1st "white" group to ever play "Live" on Soul Train because they're so soulful & funky!!! Here we just enjoyed "A Love Of Your Own;" But here are some more of their hits: "Cut The Cake," "Person To Person," "School Boy Crush," "Cloudy" Live @," "Work To Do," "Queen Of My Soul," "I'm The One," "Walk On By," "Atlantic Avenue" and "If I Ever Lose This Heaven." Sincerely endorsed by CR SoundDoctor
Amber, since you like horns so much, you should check out Chuck Mangione. Feels So Good is his jazz-pop single that got international success. And Give it All You Got was the theme to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
If the girls want to play the drums and Jordan I know you love drums and guitar you must do Wipe Out by The Ventures. Absolutely number one on every drummers list. ♥ About this group Average White Band this song is so smooth like the blues . Like a lounge act.
Muguel Navarrete Oh yeah...totally my favorite! Hard to believe these are white boys from Scotland! " Cloudy " is another smooth tune from them as well.
You guys may not normally do this, but you should react to the recorded version of this song. It’s longer and it’s so amazing to listen to the original recording. This version is awesome, but I prefer the recorded version so much more.
I totally agree!!! They were one of the best bands live but their studio recordings must be listened to!!! I got to see them live twice which was an incredible experience!!! P.S.: Wild Cherry ("Play That Funky Music") opened up for them both times, I think!!! :-) Some people think AWB sang "Play That Funky Music" Lol
If you really want to hear a powerful falsetto, you should listen to phillip bailey of earth wind and fire, singing reasons or devotion live versions. To me, he's much better than your beloved barry gibbs.
As y’all love the sax, you gotta listen to Year of the Cat by Al Stewart. It has sax, piano and guitar solos plus great singing and story telling. There is a live performance with lyrics on UA-cam that you should react to. Make sure you read something about Humphrey Bogart and Peter Lorre as prep work in advance.
There's nothing average about this Scottish funk band. I remember buying their "Person to Person" album and darn near wearing the vinyl off of it. Their discography is deep..."School Boy Crush", "Person to Person", and their slow jam "Cloudy" to name a few. Hope you dive deeper into this band. The funk is real 🔥
This was an undiscovered gem that I'd never heard before. I was aware of "Pick Up the Pieces" but it doesn't have vocals. The soul they were singing with just hits deep. I'll have to suggest this one to the "Beth Roars" channel, being Scottish herself she would appreciate this. If others haven't seen her channel, I highly recommend her. She is a vocal coach that does breakdowns of various vocals of popular and not so popular artists.
The guy in black with the white guitar is Hamish Stuart, the singing bass player is Alan Gorrie, the late great Malcolm "Molly" Duncan on sax, Roger Ball on keyboard and sax, Onnie McIntyre on guitar, (All from Scotland) and Londoner, Steve Ferrone on drums.
Amber, you and I are kindred spirits when it comes to saxophone music. The way you hug yourself, lean back with your eyes closed is exactly what I do when I heard something like you just did. So amazing to see someone so much younger enjoy the same sounds I do, the way I do. Love you and your whole family!
Without seeing them, most people have thought that they were a black group because of how soulful they sound. I imagine you were glad you got to see them live for the 2nd time, because a lot of people have reacted to this band's name in a similar way. Please keep in mind that their name was never meant to have any negative racial connotations, they started in the early 70's back in Scotland and their name was birthed from a quirky joke, as they had a friend that traveled to a lot of different places around the world, upon his return from his journeys he would make statements like: "the weather there was either too hot or too cold for the "average white man." They heard things like that so many times from this guy, that they thought to themselves, hey let's call ourselves the "Average White Band!!!" I learned somewhere in another comment that makes great sense about the "Marketing of their Name" using the word AVERAGE: "under-promise" but "over-deliver!!!" And wow, do these guys ever deliver the soul & the funk!!!
I had their major album in my collection…and, like you, there was so much music available that I kept forgetting about them. I have never seen a live clip of them…,,,This is …..as Amber said, VERY sensual…and yeah….smoooooooth…….
I love these guys. The singer in the black is "Hamish Stuart ", he and the bass player switch guitar/bass sometimes, he's a smokin bass player. They're from Scotland.
I was fortunate to have grown up in the 1970s. This was when people actually played instruments and sang without auto tune. In 1977 I was 25 years old and dancing my ass off. I was the only chick in a group of guy friends. They were music nerds that exposed me to the best of music (all genres) and the best stereo equipment I’ve ever seen.
Hamish Stewart, the singer here, is an absolute stud. I love him. First saw him when he was part of Paul McCartney’s band in the 80s, and I fell in love with him, not knowing he was part of AWB at the time. He rocks a kilt hardcore. 💜
The AWB was a Scottish funk & R&B band that had a series of soul & disco hits between 1974 & 1980. That had some good songs such as "When Will You Be Mine", "Let's Go Around Again" & "Cut The Cake". But the instrumental song "Pick Up The Pieces" in 1975 was their biggest hit.
Good ole easy listening, chill music from AWB... great song , I'm so glad you shared this. You were grooving so much, you almost forgot to pause and comment. I remember gettin my muse to this during my high school and college years. Great stress relievers. Great job guys!
They fit right into that 70s R&B some of the greatest R&B of our time, I did get a chance to see them in person and they were exceptional… Used to go to a lot of concerts back in the day thank God I did those memories will never go away
This was one of the most popular slow jams back in the 70's and when the DJ's played it, the dance floors would be flooded with couples romantically slow dancing to this incredible song!!! And you can also imagine that there were probably many babies made to this track!!!
AWB was the FIRST band I saw live in concert....when I was 14 or 15-years-old!!! When I first heard Hamish Stuart (in black in this video) so soulfully and passionately sing "If I Ever Lose This Heaven," they immediately became one of my favorite bands!!! There's nothing like their Scottish Soul-Funk (from Dundee, Scotland) sound with their horn section (The "Dundee Horns," Roger Ball & Malcolm "Molly Duncan)!!! Listening to their drummers (here, Steve Ferrone, and Robbie McIintosh, who died in 1974 at a Hollywood party) made me want to be a drummer.
Brand new subscriber & loving you two! Took me awhile to go back & catch up to today, but so enjoyed hearing some of my favorite music! I’m 63, and my kids & I share great artists. It makes me so happy to see you enjoy some of the greatest music ever! Love your reactions, and you describe the music so well! Again, for Female Friday, you have to listen to Sia, either Chandelier or Titanium! Crazy look, doesn’t usually show her face, and also turns away from the audience when she sings. Former drug addict & alcoholic, tough female to come back from all of that. You will not regret it, I promise!! ♥️ Linda G
I watch you guys Everyday I love ya'll's reactions ya did yeah I did play some 10 years after but I would like to hear the song I love to change the world thank you
I just now subscribed. My wife and I have really enjoyed your reaction videos. I have 2 recommendations. First Marc Broussard's Home. It's got a Louisiana funk that is amazing. Second is one of my favorite 80s songs. It's from the movie Streets of Fire and is preformed by a 19 year old Diane Lane in one her earliest roles. It's an incredible rock anthem called Tonight is What it Means to be Young. The song is credited to the band Fire Inc. You'll love both of these!!
That outstanding vocalist is Hamish Stuart. His voice is unmistakable; you have good taste. The band is actually Scottish, from Glasgow. I'd love to know exactly where these superb musicians caught the R and B/Jazz bug, but it proves one thing, Music is a universal language.
Hamish Stewart is the singer that your talking about. Alan Gorrie the bass player and singer. Steve Ferrone on drums.Molly Duncan on Sax. Roger Ball on Horn. Onnie McIntyre on rythem guiter. Hamish on lead guitar also. Saw them in Asbury Park. Great show.
I just posted a comment to having seen them perform this live in Sacramento in late 1975 or early 76. This was the first time I had experienced a mixed-race concert at about 50-50. It was legendary! AWB bridged the gap, and the whole house was a funkin!!! Check out Soul Train performances of this band. A bunch of soul lovin white brothers from freakin SCOTLAND. Go figure!!! I am blessed to have seen them live, and I am a hunky who has all their albums. This song struck my heart forever!!! It came out when I experienced my first love, and I'm now 65 and blessedly married to my life-long love of over 37 years!!! True love lasts forever!
Hamish Stuart (high falsetto) sang lead on this track and IMHO his voice gives off some "Marvin Gaye" vibes...Alan Gorrie was the backup singer harmonizing with him...
My parents would play their music on vinyl and they would dance and lip sinc and I just loved this music. Many other bands would be on the record player like Tower of Power, The entire Philly soul movement and soooo many others! Timeless Amazing music!
"A Love of Your Own" one of my favorites back in the day..they killed it! E W & Fire was my first concert; they were my second. Saw them both 18-20 years later..just as good the second time around! (If you haven't yet..not sure..haven't gotten through all of your videos..and I subbed like almost a year ago! 🙄): "How about "School Boy Crush" (Classic R & B funk) "Cut the Cake" (classic 60s horns) "Pick up the Pieces" (video-live) if you can appreciate musicians just jamming doing there thing..amazing!
The guy singing (dark suit) is Hamish Stuart. Such an awesome voice. I haven't heard this song in a very long time but you can still catch the feelings even after all these years. later.
14 hits in a 10 year period with most of the original line up. Pick up the pieces. Person to person. Got the love. Keeping it to my self. Nothing you can do. Cut the cake. School boy crush. Cloudy. Why. A love of your own . Queen of my soul. Soul searching. Love your life warmer communication's. Your love is a. Miracle. Star in ghetto and Lets go round again were most of their hits. If I remember correctly they had 5 platinum albums. I was the biggest AWB fan in the hood in the West end of Louisville Ky. my biggest thrill is when I was allowed to go by myself to see them at sold out Louisville Garde for the Soul Searching tour. With George. Benson and AWB as the top billing Band. I was only 16 or 17.
I love you two and your reactions. As I watch your past videos Im enjoying listening to music I grew up wiyh and seeing your responses, but this one is a new one for me too. A very soulful sound!
OK guys, here is a suggestion that you GOT TO react to, NO excuses (you will thank me). I doubt whether anyone else will ever request it but here goes. Singer is Gil Scott-Heron , the song is "The Bottle".(Original version) Make sure you keep your eyes and ears open all the way through x
My granddaughter plays the Bass Sax. Allison is going to college in Chickasha Ok. don't think that's to far from you'll. Love listening to you'll everyday!!!!!
I was lucky to be going through my teen years during this time frame. I heard so much good music, it was all essentially the soundtrack of my youth. Funk, soul, slow jams!!!
They have so many great tunes to check out, Person to Person, If I ever lose this Heaven, Queen of my Soul & Stop the Rain as well as a good few more, great channel.
a great Scottish band.. some of them are from my hometown.. In fact I went to school with a few of their siblings.. a younger generation.. I knew the brother of the original drummer.. he lent me a tape of a gig they payed in London when they just broke through. wish I'd made a copy..
I’ve seen them twice. Give a listen to If I Ever Lose This Heaven Work To Do Got The Love School Boy Crush You Got It Queen Of My Soul Person To Person
So when this band from Scotland started playing their version of funk to their families, one of the family members said "the average white person is not going to understand your music" - and that is the origin of the band name.
Hey you two. I've seen AWB 3 times in concert and I always enjoyed their music. Some more of their mellow stuff I recommend would be: 1st ALBUM ( Nothing You Can Do, Just Wanna Love You Tonight, Keepin It To Myself), CUT THE CAKE ALBUM (If I Ever Lose This Heaven, Why, Cloudy, How Sweet Can You Get), WARMER COMMUNICATIONS ALBUM (She's a Dream, The Price of A Dream, One Look Over My Shoulder). And there is so much more. Enjoy and God Bless. Thank you so much...
Don't mess with the Average White Band!!! The funkiest soul band to come out of Scotland!!! These guys were not pretenders, they're the REAL-DEAL!!! They have soul & funk just "ooozing" through their veins!!! They came out in 1972 and they are still touring today with 2 Original Band Members keeping their legacy going!!!
Don't know if anyone answered, but his name is Hamish Stewart. This takes me back to the house parties we used to have. We called bands like this music "Blue Eyed Soul." Hall and Oats would fit the bill too. I saw them once as the main act in a small venue and once opening for EW&F at Arrowhead Stadum. They were fantastic live!
I saw AWB in concert in the early '80s. On one song towards the end, the lights slowly lowered and the band members slowly laid down on the floor to end the some. Magic!!!
"Pick Up The Pieces" is the first AWB song they reacted to, about 6 months ago. So the good news is that you don't even have to wait to see that reaction. 😀
My favourite r/b band from Scotland..the main singer is hamish steward/the other one is alan gorrie..great channel guy all the best from Tucker London England 🏴👍
AWB was one of many artists back in the day that crossed racial lines. This is R&B at its finest! I still jam to this tune!
Mines too! Me too! ❤
Good old AWB! You've got a few songs to go down this rabbit hole - "Cut the Cake", "Queen of My Soul", and "Let's Go Round Again" are all awesome.
Yes I agree 👍 💯 also a another great song person to person
Don't forget"Schoolboy Crush"
@@otisroseboro5613 YES!!! That's my JAM!! "Telephone line, bad connection and I'm half asleep". 💛
I Got Work To Do, If I Ever Lose This Feeling and Pick Up The Pieces are also favorite songs by AWB along with A Love Of Your Own.
It will be interesting to see Hamish Stewart and Tom Jones featured on Dr Henry Gates Finding Your Roots.
Great reaction guys! Soul Brothers from Scotland. Lead singer is Hamish Stuart. Second lead vocal is Alan Gorrie. Hamish went on to work with Paul McCartney and also worked with Chaka Kahn on her first solo albums. Monster musicians and arrangers!
And drummer Steve Ferrone went on to join Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
@@michlkwitz yes Brother, Steve Ferrone is a monster. He's played with numerous artists.
@@michlkwitz And before hooking up with Tom and The Heartbreakers he toured with Eric Clapton in the early 90s.
Hamish now plays bass with Ringo’s All Starr Band and he’s still funky and awesome 😎
You can land on any track from their album 'AWB' and not go wrong! Every song a banger!
Side one of the LP was the dance side; side two was the make-out side :)
Without a doubt. 💛
@@PlateOshrimp499 so hot seeing them seven or eight times opening for Tower of power what a great band saw them one time in a bar only 26 people showed up and was sitting like 5 ft away from him and they just killed it and came around and talked to everybody and signed albums that you brought them with you great band great people
Every song, period. They were never less than excellent.
I miss the 70’s. Radio stations played such a variety of music. We were exposed to rock, soul, R&B, country etc… it made the listening experience so much more fun and interesting. Plus we all have memories of certain songs during events in our life. I think things are too segregated now.
I agree with you! Too many little categories now!
Well said...
So true. 💛
Are you saying there was an individual radio station that played all those genres? I don't remember such a thing. Each radio station seemed to be focused mainly on a particular genre, maybe adding a genre where the lines were blurred, for instance R&B or Pop might also play some disco. If there was a crossover hit, that was a different thing. I lived in a fairly big city. Country stations played country. R&B played R&B. Hard Rock played hard rock. And on and on.
So true!! The 70’s ruled!!! So glad i lived in those times and got to experience all kinds of music!!!
Average White Band is a great example of one of those bands that I probably wouldn't have ever heard either if not for this channel. I've known the name of the band since I was a kid but, for some reason, always had it in my head that they were one of those interchangeable (for me, a little kid, at the time) '70s southern rock bands that my mom's dirtbag second husband would blast in his Camaro in between rounds of smoking weed and not having a job. Because I enjoy the RSR vibe, though, I end up watching every video regardless of whether I know the artist or not and end up finding gems like the Average White Band. They are NOT AT ALL what I thought they were and WOW they are amazing. This is definitely a rabbit hole I'll be diving down immediately, using some of the suggestions in the other comments here as good starting places.
There's nothing like their Scottish Soul-Funk (from Dundee, Scotland) sound with their horn section (The "Dundee Horns") and Scottish drumming influences!!! They were one of my favorite bands to see live!!!
They are a Scottish Soul/Funk band.
@@patrickmurchison9145 And Glasgow, don't forget. I remember Hamish with Dream Police and in London. I knew Onnie and Hamish from rubbing shoulders in the Picasso and the R'n'B All Nighter, clubs in Glasgow. Lots of Glasgow bands were playing R'n'B and Soul covers. The Alex Harvey Soul Band and Power ( later re-named Stone the Crows) ruled the roost - both had a bit more Blues in them. A great live music and dance scene was Scotland.
@@willcambeul6172 Those must've been some incredibly special times!!!
I love the way you explain your mom's dirt bag second husband...and the rest of your comments is very cool and seems like you are cool cuz you get it
Schoolboy Crush, If I Ever Lose This Heaven, Cut the Cake, Cloudy...this extremely talented band has a vast high quality catalog!!
If I Ever Lose This Heaven is one of my favorites but I like Person to Person also.
Great suggestions, and I would add 'Queen of My Soul'.
"If I Ever Lose This Heaven" was the first song I remember hearing and I was immediately hooked by Hamish's incredible vocals and of course the Scottish-Funky-Soul sound of the whole band!!!
Yessah they are badasses
You got to do the live versions of Cut the Cake and Cloudy from their Person to Person album! The studio versions are not the best versions.
Such a great band! Nothing average about them.
Average for Scotland. :-)
My Mother dated the Sax guy.......
Just think if they were an above average white band!
They are white though...
@@jonathandoelander6130 Except for the members who are black, that is correct!
AWB are Scottish🏴! They're frae Dunee. There's a lot of great music from AWB that you've yet to explore:
"Cut The Cake"
"School Boy Crush"
"It's A Mystery"
"Groovin' The Night Away"
Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴😎
Jimi Burleigh Dunna fergit " Cloudy "...anither smooth piece a shortbraid!
And Glesga, too, Jimi.
Hamish and Onnie are products of the '60's Glesga scene. Alex Harvey, Maggie Bell, Frankie Miller in and with their various bands or solo - and many more.
They were founded By Alan Gorrie from Perth, The rest are from Dundee and Glasgow.
The Average White Band (AWB) were the 1st "white" group to ever play "Live" on Soul Train because they're so soulful & funky!!! Here we just enjoyed "A Love Of Your Own;" But here are some more of their hits: "Cut The Cake," "Person To Person," "School Boy Crush," "Cloudy" Live @," "Work To Do," "Queen Of My Soul," "I'm The One," "Walk On By," "Atlantic Avenue" and "If I Ever Lose This Heaven." Sincerely endorsed by CR SoundDoctor
Amber, since you like horns so much, you should check out Chuck Mangione. Feels So Good is his jazz-pop single that got international success. And Give it All You Got was the theme to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
Europa by Gato Barbieri
Kenny G ....Just beautiful Sax
I was fortunate to have the sax player, the late Chris Vadala, as an instructor in college prior to Chuck's mega hit.
Yeah, and make sure it’s the album cut for Feels So Good, not the shortened radio version.
Their name...LEGENDARY!! Their music...TIMELESS!! Back when people put out complete albums that jam!!
That whole album is bad.
If the girls want to play the drums and Jordan I know you love drums and guitar you must do Wipe Out by The Ventures. Absolutely number one on every drummers list. ♥ About this group Average White Band this song is so smooth like the blues . Like a lounge act.
I second Wipe Out. They will LOVE it.
YES please 🙏!!
The Ventures version was a cover. The Original was written and recorded by The Surfaris. Although both were recorded in 1963
"Wipe Out" is a definite must for any drum lover.
You’ve experienced AWB’s soul, now get your “FUNK” on with “School Boy Crush”.
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Muguel Navarrete Oh yeah...totally my favorite!
Hard to believe these are white boys from Scotland! " Cloudy " is another smooth tune from them as well.
School Boy Crush one of the most sampled songs ever
You guys may not normally do this, but you should react to the recorded version of this song. It’s longer and it’s so amazing to listen to the original recording. This version is awesome, but I prefer the recorded version so much more.
I totally agree!!! They were one of the best bands live but their studio recordings must be listened to!!! I got to see them live twice which was an incredible experience!!! P.S.: Wild Cherry ("Play That Funky Music") opened up for them both times, I think!!! :-) Some people think AWB sang "Play That Funky Music" Lol
Wow, I’m know of them from my parents and what I’ve listened to on the radio. They are amazing!
Facts🎯
Agree...the recorded version is spectacular!
If you really want to hear a powerful falsetto, you should listen to phillip bailey of earth wind and fire, singing reasons or devotion live versions. To me, he's much better than your beloved barry gibbs.
That shits lit 🔥 brother
As y’all love the sax, you gotta listen to Year of the Cat by Al Stewart. It has sax, piano and guitar solos plus great singing and story telling. There is a live performance with lyrics on UA-cam that you should react to. Make sure you read something about Humphrey Bogart and Peter Lorre as prep work in advance.
Great suggestion!
There's nothing average about this Scottish funk band. I remember buying their "Person to Person" album and darn near wearing the vinyl off of it. Their discography is deep..."School Boy Crush", "Person to Person", and their slow jam "Cloudy" to name a few. Hope you dive deeper into this band. The funk is real 🔥
This was an undiscovered gem that I'd never heard before. I was aware of "Pick Up the Pieces" but it doesn't have vocals. The soul they were singing with just hits deep. I'll have to suggest this one to the "Beth Roars" channel, being Scottish herself she would appreciate this. If others haven't seen her channel, I highly recommend her. She is a vocal coach that does breakdowns of various vocals of popular and not so popular artists.
She has actually already reacted to this song about a year ago but i get it it's like almost impossible to know who has reacted to what!
Your reaction was great. AWB cannot be forgotten they are so uniquely soulful. Good choice. Your faithful follower. 🎤🎧🎼👍🔥
The guy in black with the white guitar is Hamish Stuart, the singing bass player is Alan Gorrie, the late great Malcolm "Molly" Duncan on sax, Roger Ball on keyboard and sax, Onnie McIntyre on guitar, (All from Scotland) and Londoner, Steve Ferrone on drums.
A tremendous group. They were nominated for 3 Grammys in the R&B category in their heyday.
Amber, you and I are kindred spirits when it comes to saxophone music. The way you hug yourself, lean back with your eyes closed is exactly what I do when I heard something like you just did. So amazing to see someone so much younger enjoy the same sounds I do, the way I do. Love you and your whole family!
I love how Amber gets lost in the sauce. She feels music so much more than just hearing it. AWB is an amazing addition to your music library.
Without seeing them, most people have thought that they were a black group because of how soulful they sound. I imagine you were glad you got to see them live for the 2nd time, because a lot of people have reacted to this band's name in a similar way. Please keep in mind that their name was never meant to have any negative racial connotations, they started in the early 70's back in Scotland and their name was birthed from a quirky joke, as they had a friend that traveled to a lot of different places around the world, upon his return from his journeys he would make statements like: "the weather there was either too hot or too cold for the "average white man." They heard things like that so many times from this guy, that they thought to themselves, hey let's call ourselves the "Average White Band!!!" I learned somewhere in another comment that makes great sense about the "Marketing of their Name" using the word AVERAGE: "under-promise" but "over-deliver!!!" And wow, do these guys ever deliver the soul & the funk!!!
I love this song. Another one I love “School Boy Crush”.
That bassline is sick!
I had their major album in my collection…and, like you, there was so much music available that I kept forgetting about them. I have never seen a live clip of them…,,,This is …..as Amber said, VERY sensual…and yeah….smoooooooth…….
I love these guys. The singer in the black is "Hamish Stuart ", he and the bass player switch guitar/bass sometimes, he's a smokin bass player. They're from Scotland.
I just sent an email last night recommending this, along with L.T.D.’s “Love Ballad” and Ohio Players’ “Fire.”
I’ll go ahead and add these to the list!
All great tunes! Awesome suggestions!
Love Ballad I listened to this over and over love it , and Where Did We Go Wrong.
I was fortunate to have grown up in the 1970s. This was when people actually played instruments and sang without auto tune. In 1977 I was 25 years old and dancing my ass off. I was the only chick in a group of guy friends. They were music nerds that exposed me to the best of music (all genres) and the best stereo equipment I’ve ever seen.
Hamish Stewart, the singer here, is an absolute stud. I love him. First saw him when he was part of Paul McCartney’s band in the 80s, and I fell in love with him, not knowing he was part of AWB at the time. He rocks a kilt hardcore. 💜
This is one of my favorite slow jams from this awesome group. Love the 70s vibes, decade of music 🎶 🎵 ✊🏾👍🏾✌🏾
The AWB was a Scottish funk & R&B band that had a series of soul & disco hits between 1974 & 1980. That had some good songs such as "When Will You Be Mine", "Let's Go Around Again" & "Cut The Cake". But the instrumental song "Pick Up The Pieces" in 1975 was their biggest hit.
Really nice song. I new you would love the instruments. They are so bluesy they make my toes curl. ✌💞💞💞
Good ole easy listening, chill music from AWB... great song , I'm so glad you shared this. You were grooving so much, you almost forgot to pause and comment. I remember gettin my muse to this during my high school and college years. Great stress relievers. Great job guys!
They fit right into that 70s R&B some of the greatest R&B of our time, I did get a chance to see them in person and they were exceptional… Used to go to a lot of concerts back in the day thank God I did those memories will never go away
This was one of the most popular slow jams back in the 70's and when the DJ's played it, the dance floors would be flooded with couples romantically slow dancing to this incredible song!!! And you can also imagine that there were probably many babies made to this track!!!
I'm 68 years old, and this is still off the Planet !!!
AWB was the FIRST band I saw live in concert....when I was 14 or 15-years-old!!! When I first heard Hamish Stuart (in black in this video) so soulfully and passionately sing "If I Ever Lose This Heaven," they immediately became one of my favorite bands!!! There's nothing like their Scottish Soul-Funk (from Dundee, Scotland) sound with their horn section (The "Dundee Horns," Roger Ball & Malcolm "Molly Duncan)!!! Listening to their drummers (here, Steve Ferrone, and Robbie McIintosh, who died in 1974 at a Hollywood party) made me want to be a drummer.
The sax and the lead voice is amazing. You have to react to Average White Band “Queen of My Soul”
Forgot about this band!! Glad you pulled them up to hear !
Unfortunately, we will never have music like this again.
Brand new subscriber & loving you two! Took me awhile to go back & catch up to today, but so enjoyed hearing some of my favorite music! I’m 63, and my kids & I share great artists. It makes me so happy to see you enjoy some of the greatest music ever! Love your reactions, and you describe the music so well! Again, for Female Friday, you have to listen to Sia, either Chandelier or Titanium! Crazy look, doesn’t usually show her face, and also turns away from the audience when she sings. Former drug addict & alcoholic, tough female to come back from all of that. You will not regret it, I promise!! ♥️ Linda G
You guy's brighten my day every day! You Definitely have to make " School Boy Crush" your next listen to by AWB. Keep up the outstanding reactions!
I watch you guys Everyday I love ya'll's reactions ya did yeah I did play some 10 years after but I would like to hear the song I love to change the world thank you
This is one of their best. But it's only one and and and 💯👍♥️, School Boy Crush.
I just now subscribed. My wife and I have really enjoyed your reaction videos.
I have 2 recommendations. First Marc Broussard's Home. It's got a Louisiana funk that is amazing. Second is one of my favorite 80s songs. It's from the movie Streets of Fire and is preformed by a 19 year old Diane Lane in one her earliest roles. It's an incredible rock anthem called Tonight is What it Means to be Young. The song is credited to the band Fire Inc. You'll love both of these!!
I love Marc Broussard's voice. Any of his songs would be great to react to.
@@wendyhodges7172 Listen to Home. If you really like it, join me in recommending it.
@@knoxscott65able I have heard it before and I think Jay and Amber would like it also. His voice is amazing.
Totally forgot about this song. Haven't heard it in many years. Great song!
That outstanding vocalist is Hamish Stuart. His voice is unmistakable; you have good taste. The band is actually Scottish, from Glasgow. I'd love to know exactly where these superb musicians caught the R and B/Jazz bug, but it proves one thing, Music is a universal language.
the lead singer is Hamish Stuart. the other singer, on bass guitar, is Alan Gorrie.
Thank You so much, they are my favorite band ( Queen of my Soul, Atlantic Avenue, If I Ever Lose This Heaven ) 🥰
This is one of my favorite songs! Glad you found it! Now…Pablo Cruise!!
This song was awsome in 1977 when I was 12 years old. It never gets old.
Hamish Stewart is the singer that your talking about. Alan Gorrie the bass player and singer. Steve Ferrone on drums.Molly Duncan on Sax. Roger Ball on Horn. Onnie McIntyre on rythem guiter. Hamish on lead guitar also. Saw them in Asbury Park. Great show.
I just posted a comment to having seen them perform this live in Sacramento in late 1975 or early 76. This was the first time I had experienced a mixed-race concert at about 50-50. It was legendary! AWB bridged the gap, and the whole house was a funkin!!! Check out Soul Train performances of this band. A bunch of soul lovin white brothers from freakin SCOTLAND. Go figure!!! I am blessed to have seen them live, and I am a hunky who has all their albums. This song struck my heart forever!!! It came out when I experienced my first love, and I'm now 65 and blessedly married to my life-long love of over 37 years!!! True love lasts forever!
Hamish Stuart (high falsetto) sang lead on this track and IMHO his voice gives off some "Marvin Gaye" vibes...Alan Gorrie was the backup singer harmonizing with him...
My parents would play their music on vinyl and they would dance and lip sinc and I just loved this music. Many other bands would be on the record player like Tower of Power, The entire Philly soul movement and soooo many others! Timeless Amazing music!
"A Love of Your Own" one of my favorites back in the day..they killed it! E W & Fire was my first concert; they were my second. Saw them both 18-20 years later..just as good the second time around!
(If you haven't yet..not sure..haven't gotten through all of your videos..and I subbed like almost a year ago! 🙄):
"How about "School Boy Crush" (Classic R & B funk) "Cut the Cake" (classic 60s horns) "Pick up the Pieces" (video-live) if you can appreciate musicians just jamming doing there thing..amazing!
The guy singing (dark suit) is Hamish Stuart. Such an awesome voice. I haven't heard this song in a very long time but you can still catch the feelings even after all these years. later.
Love y'all's channel and am soooo glad y'all are listening to my Era of music...GOOD MUSIC😊
14 hits in a 10 year period with most of the original line up. Pick up the pieces. Person to person. Got the love. Keeping it to my self. Nothing you can do. Cut the cake. School boy crush. Cloudy. Why. A love of your own . Queen of my soul. Soul searching. Love your life warmer communication's. Your love is a. Miracle. Star in ghetto and Lets go round again were most of their hits. If I remember correctly they had 5 platinum albums. I was the biggest AWB fan in the hood in the West end of Louisville Ky. my biggest thrill is when I was allowed to go by myself to see them at sold out Louisville Garde for the Soul Searching tour. With George. Benson and AWB as the top billing Band. I was only 16 or 17.
This song is so dope! I was 8 years old when this came out & my parents had this blaring throughout the house all the time
Adding to previous comment from Patrick - also check out " Person to Person " and the funky " School-boy Crush " from AWB !
If The Isley Brothers had been Scottish, they'd be The Average White Band.
I love you two and your reactions. As I watch your past videos Im enjoying listening to music I grew up wiyh and seeing your responses, but this one is a new one for me too.
A very soulful sound!
OK guys, here is a suggestion that you GOT TO react to, NO excuses (you will thank me). I doubt whether anyone else will ever request it but here goes. Singer is Gil Scott-Heron , the song is "The Bottle".(Original version) Make sure you keep your eyes and ears open all the way through x
My favorite R&B band! Cloudy and School Boy Crush off the live Person to Person album 💜💜🎵
The one song I remember being a huge hit for these guys was "Let's go Round Again". A great dance hit down at the Disco. ❤ 🎶🎤
Let It Go Round in Circles
...let it fly high like a bird up in the sky!
Such a great band for you to listen to, even on your own. Their deep cuts are equally as great as the radio hits.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! takes me back to high school slow dancing with that certain someone
This is a great band. So soulful!
My granddaughter plays the Bass Sax. Allison is going to college in Chickasha Ok. don't think that's to far from you'll. Love listening to you'll everyday!!!!!
Finally!!! Go deep on these guys, they deliver…….try Walk On By….
I was lucky to be going through my teen years during this time frame. I heard so much good music, it was all essentially the soundtrack of my youth. Funk, soul, slow jams!!!
They have so many great tunes to check out, Person to Person, If I ever lose this Heaven, Queen of my Soul & Stop the Rain as well as a good few more, great channel.
a great Scottish band.. some of them are from my hometown.. In fact I went to school with a few of their siblings.. a younger generation.. I knew the brother of the original drummer.. he lent me a tape of a gig they payed in London when they just broke through. wish I'd made a copy..
I’ve seen them twice. Give a listen to
If I Ever Lose This Heaven
Work To Do
Got The Love
School Boy Crush
You Got It
Queen Of My Soul
Person To Person
Loved your reactions , LOVE the A. W. B , JUST GREAT SOUL MUSIC FROM ,SCOTLAND , 😊👍
Hamish Stewart has a really unique voice ❤️❤️❤️
Hamish STUART
I use to love this song!!!
You really need to listen to " Queen of my Soul " you will be chair dancing, for full sound effect do the studio version ❤️❤️❤️
YES!!!!
So when this band from Scotland started playing their version of funk to their families, one of the family members said "the average white person is not going to understand your music" - and that is the origin of the band name.
AWB ......Amazing band and one of the best of the 70s for sure. SOOOOOO many great songs by them
Off the top of my head, I remember:
Lead falsetto singer: Hamish Stewart
Singer on bass guitar: Allan Gorie
Drummer: Steve Ferrone
The original drummer was Robbie Mcintosh who Overdosed on heroin that was supposed to be cocaine and Steve Farrone replaced him.
@@dickdublin2273 Yes. Steve Ferrone is in this video.
Wow I've never heard this live version- that sax is sick!!! 💕
Must Hear Classics That Fill The Dance Floor,, AVERAGE WHITE BAND "CUT THE CAKE" & "PICK UP THE PIECES"
LOVE the LOTERIA T-SHIRT OF El Sol!!
Average White Band, Funk #49!! Please 😎😎😎😎
Another great Scottish Band. Saw them years ago in Glasgow and they were great.
Hey you two. I've seen AWB 3 times in concert and I always enjoyed their music. Some more of their mellow stuff I recommend would be: 1st ALBUM ( Nothing You Can Do, Just Wanna Love You Tonight, Keepin It To Myself), CUT THE CAKE ALBUM (If I Ever Lose This Heaven, Why, Cloudy, How Sweet Can You Get), WARMER COMMUNICATIONS ALBUM (She's a Dream, The Price of A Dream, One Look Over My Shoulder). And there is so much more. Enjoy and God Bless. Thank you so much...
Don't mess with the Average White Band!!! The funkiest soul band to come out of Scotland!!! These guys were not pretenders, they're the REAL-DEAL!!! They have soul & funk just "ooozing" through their veins!!! They came out in 1972 and they are still touring today with 2 Original Band Members keeping their legacy going!!!
Don't know if anyone answered, but his name is Hamish Stewart. This takes me back to the house parties we used to have. We called bands like this music "Blue Eyed Soul." Hall and Oats would fit the bill too. I saw them once as the main act in a small venue and once opening for EW&F at Arrowhead Stadum. They were fantastic live!
It's brand new for me too!!! Piece of gold!!! Thank you for make me smile again!!!
I saw AWB in concert in the early '80s. On one song towards the end, the lights slowly lowered and the band members slowly laid down on the floor to end the some. Magic!!!
Finally one I recommended! Yahoo get ready for AWB! Another great song is Pick up the pieces....❤
Their best song by far. Signature song.
"Pick Up The Pieces" is the first AWB song they reacted to, about 6 months ago. So the good news is that you don't even have to wait to see that reaction. 😀
@@johnplaysgames3120 thanks John.
Queen Of My Soul is also an amazing jam!
My favourite r/b band from Scotland..the main singer is hamish steward/the other one is alan gorrie..great channel guy all the best from Tucker London England 🏴👍
Thank you so much for this! There is so much more. Yeah, they're great.Yeah, they're white (and from Scotland), and so damn funky!
I was so lucky to have older siblings with good taste in music. This is nostalgic 🥰
It's great getting to hear all this fabulous music again and enjoy watching you hearing it for the first time!