This is one of the greatest live performances of all-time, by ANYONE. Nice reaction brother, great music moves us to tears. ✌️Don’t ever stop doing this. Thanks
This is the most perfectly performed piece of music I've ever seen captured. All contributors are perfect, yielding a piece of art that stands alone. Incredibly powerful.
Way better - the voice - the orchestra that Gary Brooker himself has arranged .The Sound of my teens. The orchestra is sublime and thank god I am danish so I can hear them on many occasions.
The studio version of this song in the 60's was great but this live version is stupendous as it is enriched by the orchestra and choir. Gary Brooker's voice aged like a fine wine. R.I.P. Gary.
Hey Shawn...great, truthful reaction. Love the honest emotion. Beautiful song, great show and Gary Brooker's vocals...fabulous. I still weep to this song 50 years later...🎤🎶😥
It makes you cry because you're the kind of person for whom music is an emotional experience. You "feel" the music. It impacts you. That makes you the best kind of music listener. Lots of music makes me cry because the feelings can be intense. This song does it to me every single time. As for your channel, give it some time. You're one of the best music reactors out there and your followers really like you, myself included. In fact, I have unsubscribed to other music reactors who seem fake or superficial or "overreact" like it's all an act for them. Give it time and continue being your real self. You're genuine and really listen and passionately experience the music. That's why we all love you and your channel. I'm confident it will eventually get bigger and take off the way you want it to.
This is very well-said. I too have unsubscribed to quite a few reactors lately. But Shawn, your reactions are great. Don't feel discouraged...sometimes things take longer than we expect.
Anybody who has watched this live performance has witnessed musical perfection in every way, the location , the song , the vocals , the orchestra etc you name it, you wont hear better R.I.P Gary Brooker M.B.E
When this song came out it had the same impact on the British public as "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel - we had no reference points to compare it with, just pure emotion in musical form. Those of us who were teenagers then have a backdrop of such great music like this to our lives, wonderfully available through social media to a new generation of music lovers. Peoples hearts don't change.
I love that you are moved to tears, Shawn ~ it's wonderful to know your heart is touched so deeply. You can't see us ~ but lots of others are shedding tears of Joy right along with you! 🥰😭💗 I don't know what production work entails, I wish you the best in deciding what steps to take next. And selfishly hope you continue, even if you do fewer reactions to reduce the workload. 💟☮
You're a fine reactor, Shawn. No particular reason that I can see which might explain your lack of, "catching on". I've seen bunches of reactors and you can certainly hold your own with most any of them. Just this one persons opinion, for whatever it's worth.
Coming up on the anniversary of the death of my beloved of 45 years, this outstanding version made my tears all the more bittersweet. This is the most beautiful version of this otherworldly song I have ever heard. Thank you my friend for bringing this to us. May the New Year bring us joy and peace. Blessings to all.
I understand, Shirley. I lost my beloved live-in girlfriend of 16 years, Julia Ann, in July of 2016. I still miss her, but I treasure the memories we made together. Time heals us to a degree, but we never forget. My condolences to you ....
I'm so sorry for your loss. My husband went to bed early New Years eve 2019 but promised a kiss at midnight. He got up but collapsed in our room. Our daughter was here at the time and together we talk of him and to him and keep him in our hearts. May God bless you and give you peace. Thank you for your kind understanding. @@davidzimmerli489
So sorry for your loss 🙏 As you do, I also hope this New Years brings us peace, healing and love. Loss is so difficult to deal with, but those we love would want us to continue to make the best of our days and to make them proud. That's also what we'll want for our loved ones once we're gone. My thoughts are with you. Let's continue to make the best of our time here 🙏
So glad you did this one.... This has got to be the most powerful performance of this timeless classic. Gets my eyes 'leaking' every time too. Gary's voice sounded just as great until his passing. thanks Gary. R.I.P.
I think the channel is great! You will pick up subscribers, give it time. I like how you don’t have a long, dragged out intro. Some people can make it work with funny noises and music, not all. I enjoy the content and your appreciation of the music. 🎤🎸🥁🎼🎷🎻
LATE COMMENT: One of my all-time favorite songs. Just driving in my car, I know I wore out at least two cassette tapes listening to Procol Harum and this song. The strings in the orchestra just makes this even more emotional for me.
One of the best compositions of our time both lyrically & instrumentally mixed with Gary Brooker's passionate delivery...whew... One for the ages...❤🎶🎤
Shawn I’ve been watching reactions back since the beginning of Covid. Yours, by far are, the best I’ve seen. You invest time in the music and learning about as much as possible. Don’t apologize for emotion. I wish more people had it in this day and age. And I hope you continue on this journey.
How is this possible? His voice has become even better than when he was young! I've always loved this song but this performance always makes me cry. Great reaction, Shawn!❤
Don’t feel that you need to explain why this song moves you. Same for me - there’s something about the vocals and keyboards that hits deep. Gets me every time.
"Comparison is the thief of joy." warned Teddy Roosevelt, so don't worry about the numbers and the comparison. I go by quality, heart, character, integrity, kindness, value and things like that, and in those categories, you are among the very best of the bunch. Tweaking around the edges may help with the numbers. A very clever name that screams the promise of what you will deliver, may be best. The future problem will be that you are too successful. You may have to deliver a lot of goods you would rather not do. I would hate to review disco, for example. Tagging the best musical genres might protect you from that, and give you a pleasant future. For peace of mind, genres like progressive, new age, world, new wave, indie, art rock would be an edifying mix. I appreciate your honest emotions. The world needs more authentic role models.
What a gift to have this performance from him! We are losing all our greats but so glad we can watch them like this. This means a lot to us that saw him sing this when it was first released 😢💔
After 60 years i still get emotional. Its not stupid. Great music does that. This is in my top 10 for the last 60 years. He sounds as good as he did when he first sang it. 5:38
I really miss music when it was sung with heart and soul. No auto-tune, no light production, or anything that distracts from great, great vocals. One of my favorite songs.
I've never seen your channel before. This might be one of the best reactions I've ever seen. For one thing, you don't keep stopping the music. You don't talk over the music. You don't try to sing along. It's like you actually get it. Thanks.
A friend of mine, a solo Canadian East Coast artist Charlie A'Court, has opened for Procol Harum several times (before Gary Brooker's death) when he toured Europe. On another note, you must continue. Your reactions are the most real on (at least) UA-cam.
For a song written so long ago to endure, shows how great a song it is! It's so nice to see someone brought to tears by a song, it says that you have beauty in your soul!
I agree with countless others here. You are a great reactor and quality beats quantity every time. I really enjoy how you are immersed in the music as you listen. We all watch and like and I notice that you are beginning to show up more when I end up listening on a UA-cam that i don’t have subscriptions on. You will get there and over 10,000 in six months isn’t too shabby
There are some reactors I follow and they have been on UA-cam for 2 or more years and they have between 15,000 to 20,000 subscribers. Please keep doing reactions, you are one of the best. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you for being so real with your emotions. It makes your reactions much more real and believable. Emotions close to the surface happens more and more as we age. Music has brought me to tears at least once a day for the past 60 years.
As a lifelong musician and lover of music, it comes as no surprise how a song or an artist can bring forth emotions that open your soul. That’s what music does. That’s why it crosses all barriers of boundary, language, culture or race. We are all human. Loved your reaction because it was genuine.❤
I hope you followed Iam Tongi from his audition on American Idol. His music is soulful- he feels and his listeners feel, too. I graduated from high school in 1969… slow dancing to Whiter Shade of Pale. ✌🏽
I think most of us want to see “real” reactions and that’s exactly what we get from you. I’ve told you before that you are in danger of being one of my favourite, maybe even my actual my favourite reactor. Not just because you are working your way through my personal record collection with your reactions but because of the joy (usually) written all over your face, when you are hearing great music. While music like this can make you emotional, more often it just rips away the band-aids, exposing the emotions that are already there. This is a good thing. Those tears need releasing. That is the healing power of music. I hope you don’t stop doing this. You really are good at it. But if you do stop, look me up if you’re ever in the UK. I’ll buy you a beer. A warm beer of course.
Emotion, just exactly what music should extract. This, one of my favorite songs all time. From hearing for the first time on a transistor radio, to listening with Bose earphones backed by a profession orchestra. Thanks for the real reaction.
Beautiful song and a great reaction. This version hit me emotionally when I first heard it too, and many times after. I think you're well on your way to being among the top UA-cam reactors. I find you better than most. Don't get discouraged when new subscription numbers seem to slow down occasionally. We're in the holiday season now, and a lot of people probably are busier than usual and not on UA-cam as much. I think more people will be noticing you after schedules get back to normal.
Just think, this is almost 40 years after the original was released. Of course there's a full orchestra, which adds alot, but the core part of the song still shines through.
So glad you did the studio version first and then this particular live performance. It really lets you appreciate how good this is so many years later. The orchestra really takes this great song to the next level. Sometimes things, other than wine,☺ do get better with time! Great Reaction! You are so unique and real, I predict that your channel will catch on fire as more people find you!🔥🔥🔥☮!
Have you been playing the great Righteous Brothers? Bobby Hatfield has the greatest live record by a male ; Unchained melody, and Summertime- no other singer can ever match either; on the Ed Sullivan show, they sang You’ll never walk alone. The most played song ever Bobby and Bill Medley - You’ve lost that loving feeling. There’s many singles by each, but listen to Bobby sing Somewhere, and Crying in the chapel, or I Believe, Justine (both brothers), Bring It On home to Me. They have a huge following! The BeeGees also have a large following. Good luck. New businesses are slow until word of mouth gets around. Jackie Wilson Try Al Greene singing How do you mend a broken heart, or the brothers
Shawn, I also want to tell you that you’re the best reactor on UA-cam, I like the music you’re reacting to and how you give your thoughts and look up the facts! I grew up listening to most of the songs you’re playing but you have taught me things I’ve never known! Take it slow man, numbers don’t always mean the best, cut back on the number of reactions you post
Dude, you're just 6 months in and have over 10,000 subscribers... you are doing REALLY WELL! Your channel will only continue to grow. I like that you try and learn about the songs and the artists/bands when you listen to the music, very few reactors do that (SalvoG and that's about it). It really makes you stand out from the pack and it makes the people who share the music with you feel that their suggestions aren't in vain and are appreciated. Also, there's never a need to feel embarrassed for feeling the music. As a musician, I can tell you it is the highest compliment you can give, to actually see that you've touched someone with your art.
You are easily one of the more intelligent, astute "reactors" on UA-cam. It's a pleasure to watch you dive into the music and the people involved. Your dedication is obvious and I hope you decide to continue on.
We so much appreciate your reactions and your relationship to the music. I am sure 10k would agree with me that your emotionally open reactions are a joy and an intimate experience. Most don't invest that much of themselves. So hang in there if you can afford the time, because we would hate to lose your honest and insightful appraisals. All the quality music you have been choosing alonf with your tears would be a big loss. Besides you have yet to listen to Supper's Ready. And we are all ready for that!
@@intothesunset3 With Supper's Ready we are hearing Peter Gabriel, but I just have to say one of the things I admire most about his buddy Phil Collins is Phil's ability to show his emotions openly and honestly and not care what people think. For me it is a very manly trait that he shares with Peter. But Phil Collins is extraordinary.
ALways love this song , this performance was so awesome and moving. Music is universal , if a composer touches you he's done his job. Great reaction keep going !
No doubt some of us also shed a few tears whenever we hear this song (I always do 🥰). A very powerful and moving song indeed. Thanks for a fine reaction Shawn.
Great reaction! I do love this version. So beautiful, very emotional. However, I personally like the original version better because I’m an old hippie and when this song was first released I absolutely fell in love with it. The vibe did and still does resonate with the culture and identity of my generation. The organ throughout the song is iconic. Such a beautiful melody. Brings tears to my eyes every single time. On a personal note. I want to let you know that I truly hope that you continue with your channel. You have no need to feel inferior to ANY other reactors! I have been listening to many different reactor’s channels for quite some time. Have subscribed to a few. I found you several months ago and you immediately became my absolute favorite. I so enjoy your non-pretentious and heartfelt reactions. No gimmicks, no ridiculous overreactions. You are a genuine person. Always be yourself. We love you!
Great reaction.i'm glad you did the original first.i enjoy that you do the reserch and show us. I like both.i love the synths on the first and the orchestral arrangement of the second. Music is meant to move you in some way. Embrace the emotion .it just shows you have a heart,your mature and human. I to have songs that throughout my life no matter where i am emotionally will make me tear up.like somewhere over the rainbow,have yourself a merry little Christmas by judy garland.
Keep doing what you’re doing it’s better than the shallow reaction channels. Researching that you do very cool. Other channels are lazy. Music is supposed to make you feel…
When this band came to our city (Edmonton, Alberta 🇨🇦) back in 1971 it was BIG news to rock fans back then. I think my brother went to the 1971 concert with Edmonton Symphony, he has loved this band since the 60’s. Gary Brooker’s voice is so recognizable as well as his keyboard skills, & this is their big, big,biggest hit 🥰💎. RIP Gary Brooker 💔❤️🩹☮️ The world is losing so many singers / musicians from the 60’s & 70’s, thankfully there were smart people recording the music in studio & in concerts for people to remember & for newbies to enjoy from this era of fantastic music and songwriting & singing. RIP all those we have lost. PS You should go back to around 1971 to hear Gary Brooker & Procol Harum perform, you will see how Gary B never lost his voice right into 2020’s and BJ Wilson the drummer was outstanding & was known for how low he sat when playing his drums ( Led Zep wanted him to be their drummer but he stayed with Procol Harum & later played with the Joe Cocker band, he reminds me of Michael Shrieve ( Santana / Woodstock drummer) 😃 For your own enjoyment check Procol Harum’s early days to really get why we loved them way back when 💥
Nice comment! He did listen to this same song studio version just a couple days before this one… so yes! He was able to compare it! Gary’s voice is unbelievable! Super talent!!!
Shawn, you are my favorite reactor! Every day I am anxious to see what you will be doing next. Your channel is definitely growing quickly .. it just takes time. Many other reactors that are doing well may have been at it for much longer. I watch your numbers increase regularly. Even if you need to reduce the number of reactions, that would be better than none at all. Because you are that good! Thank you, we are happy to have you doing this!
Shawn, great reaction, music is supposed to make you feel emotions, It’s epic how they took a rock song from 1967 and added an orchestra and choir, just fantastic
In the late '60s, my older brother gave me his 'shoe-box' cassette player, when he bought himself a stereo unit... he included a couple of used tapes, to get me started. This song, recorded off the radio, was on one of those tapes. I must have worn it out, I played it so damn much! The organ reminded me of the seriousness and majesty of a church on special occasions, but at the same time, it was soooo much better! ;-] Don't worry about the emotions... it's nature's way of reminding you that you are alive! Having kids will often trigger a change... letting the walls crumble is often par for the course. Now, aren't you glad you heard the original first, to now be able to appreciate how important this song was to our musical culture? Would you have felt it all as profoundly if this version was your first? -- I think not. ;-]
Wasn’t that absolutely fantastic!! I was a teenager when that came out along with Sgt Pepper the same year and what a year it was. So lucky to have lived through those times and quite honestly, nothing will ever be able to compare. We lived through the most incredible time of music etc. 😊❤️👍
This is one of the greatest live performances of all-time, by ANYONE.
Nice reaction brother, great music moves us to tears. ✌️Don’t ever stop doing this.
Thanks
This is the most perfectly performed piece of music I've ever seen captured. All contributors are perfect, yielding a piece of art that stands alone. Incredibly powerful.
@@danwhite9911 Yeah, it’s something special. As is the Righteous Brothers live performance of “Unchained Melody”.
@@bpfromowcYes!! Bobby Hatfield 😮❤
This, I believe, is better than the original recording
Way better - the voice - the orchestra that Gary Brooker himself has arranged .The Sound of my teens. The orchestra is sublime and thank god I am danish so I can hear them on many occasions.
The studio version of this song in the 60's was great but this live version is stupendous as it is enriched by the orchestra and choir. Gary Brooker's voice aged like a fine wine. R.I.P. Gary.
Don't ever apologize for beautiful music moving you. That is what it is supposed to do. This is a masterpiece.
Fantastic rendition! Sadly we lost Gary Brooker, the lead singer last year.
I was sad to hear he had passed. Man had a great voice.
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Unbelievable that his voice was that good at that age. This version is better than the original imo and so is his voice.
Hey Shawn...great, truthful reaction. Love the honest emotion. Beautiful song, great show and Gary Brooker's vocals...fabulous. I still weep to this song 50 years later...🎤🎶😥
It makes you cry because you're the kind of person for whom music is an emotional experience. You "feel" the music. It impacts you. That makes you the best kind of music listener. Lots of music makes me cry because the feelings can be intense. This song does it to me every single time.
As for your channel, give it some time. You're one of the best music reactors out there and your followers really like you, myself included. In fact, I have unsubscribed to other music reactors who seem fake or superficial or "overreact" like it's all an act for them. Give it time and continue being your real self. You're genuine and really listen and passionately experience the music. That's why we all love you and your channel. I'm confident it will eventually get bigger and take off the way you want it to.
This is very well-said. I too have unsubscribed to quite a few reactors lately. But Shawn, your reactions are great. Don't feel discouraged...sometimes things take longer than we expect.
I agree with everything said here
Thank you, Bryan, for your wise words. Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche supposedly said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.”
This song has been messing with everyone's emotions since 1967. It's so beautiful.
That's just how I feel every time I hear this performance
Anybody who has watched this live performance has witnessed musical perfection in every way, the location , the song , the vocals , the orchestra etc you name it, you wont hear better R.I.P Gary Brooker M.B.E
When this song came out it had the same impact on the British public as "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel - we had no reference points to compare it with, just pure emotion in musical form. Those of us who were teenagers then have a backdrop of such great music like this to our lives, wonderfully available through social media to a new generation of music lovers. Peoples hearts don't change.
I love that you are moved to tears, Shawn ~ it's wonderful to know your heart is touched so deeply. You can't see us ~ but lots of others are shedding tears of Joy right along with you! 🥰😭💗 I don't know what production work entails, I wish you the best in deciding what steps to take next. And selfishly hope you continue, even if you do fewer reactions to reduce the workload. 💟☮
This song always makes me cry too. It's just the feelings it gives you.
Gary Booker, singer/co-songwriter, hasn't lost a thing vocally. Sadly, he passed away recently.
You're a fine reactor, Shawn. No particular reason that I can see which might explain your lack of, "catching on". I've seen bunches of reactors and you can certainly hold your own with most any of them. Just this one persons opinion, for whatever it's worth.
Coming up on the anniversary of the death of my beloved of 45 years, this outstanding version made my tears all the more bittersweet. This is the most beautiful version of this otherworldly song I have ever heard. Thank you my friend for bringing this to us. May the New Year bring us joy and peace. Blessings to all.
I understand, Shirley. I lost my beloved live-in girlfriend of 16 years, Julia Ann, in July of 2016. I still miss her, but I treasure the memories we made together. Time heals us to a degree, but we never forget. My condolences to you ....
I'm so sorry for your loss. My husband went to bed early New Years eve 2019 but promised a kiss at midnight. He got up but collapsed in our room. Our daughter was here at the time and together we talk of him and to him and keep him in our hearts. May God bless you and give you peace. Thank you for your kind understanding. @@davidzimmerli489
So sorry for your loss 🙏 As you do, I also hope this New Years brings us peace, healing and love. Loss is so difficult to deal with, but those we love would want us to continue to make the best of our days and to make them proud. That's also what we'll want for our loved ones once we're gone. My thoughts are with you. Let's continue to make the best of our time here 🙏
❤❤❤😮@@ShawnSalvadori
Never feel bad about showing your feelings. Music is supposed to make you feel different emotions.❤
Thank you for your candid reflection. I really appreciate your comments.
Love the emotions. Absolutely nothing to apologize for. Don't ever change!!
So glad you did this one....
This has got to be the most powerful performance of this timeless classic.
Gets my eyes 'leaking' every time too.
Gary's voice sounded just as great until his passing.
thanks Gary. R.I.P.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written, and performed to perfection! This is a masterpiece! 🥰
I think the channel is great! You will pick up subscribers, give it time. I like how you don’t have a long, dragged out intro. Some people can make it work with funny noises and music, not all. I enjoy the content and your appreciation of the music. 🎤🎸🥁🎼🎷🎻
From the same concert, the song 'Conquistador' is just as magical. IMHO
Don't feel stupid. Music is supposed to move you. You're all right!
LATE COMMENT: One of my all-time favorite songs. Just driving in my car, I know I wore out at least two cassette tapes listening to Procol Harum and this song. The strings in the orchestra just makes this even more emotional for me.
Thanks for bringing back the time when music was music!
He was 70 when this concert was recorded. Yep. Music used to mean actual musicians. No fake tuners, just talent. Thank you for appreciating it✌️🙂
Don'g compare. Love your choices. Hang in there, it will come. The best I can do for you is to be here and view. 80 yrs old and livin' on a prayer.
One of the best compositions of our time both lyrically & instrumentally mixed with Gary Brooker's passionate delivery...whew... One for the ages...❤🎶🎤
Goosebumps always come when I hear this song.
💕😊
Killer version. Just beautiful.
Shawn I’ve been watching reactions back since the beginning of Covid. Yours, by far are, the best I’ve seen. You invest time in the music and learning about as much as possible. Don’t apologize for emotion. I wish more people had it in this day and age. And I hope you continue on this journey.
His voice sounds just as good in 2006 as it did when first came out.
Perfect
Ridiculously beautiful performance. Magnificent! This song is proof that good music is eternal, from Bach to the present.
Stick with it man. Your reactions are genuine and I'm sure lots of people enjoy them as I do. Great insight to the ones I've seen
Love your reaction to all the music, you are true to heart. You keep it real ❤ keep up the amazing work you put in.
Song aged really well! Watch it frequently.
How is this possible? His voice has become even better than when he was young!
I've always loved this song but this performance always makes me cry.
Great reaction, Shawn!❤
Don't feel bad. Im a 67 year old man and I still get emotional when I hear this. You are doing an awesome job!
Don’t feel that you need to explain why this song moves you. Same for me - there’s something about the vocals and keyboards that hits deep. Gets me every time.
Thanks for your real reaction Shawn. It’s a great feeling to see someone get emotional over one of my favorite tracks. RIP Gary Brooker. ✌️❤️🔥
This was the first album I ever bought. I still have the vinyl in a safe place.
❤🎉❤
I really enjoy your reviews, your personality. I hope you continue this channel.
"Comparison is the thief of joy." warned Teddy Roosevelt, so don't worry about the numbers and the comparison. I go by quality, heart, character, integrity, kindness, value and things like that, and in those categories, you are among the very best of the bunch. Tweaking around the edges may help with the numbers. A very clever name that screams the promise of what you will deliver, may be best. The future problem will be that you are too successful. You may have to deliver a lot of goods you would rather not do. I would hate to review disco, for example. Tagging the best musical genres might protect you from that, and give you a pleasant future. For peace of mind, genres like progressive, new age, world, new wave, indie, art rock would be an edifying mix. I appreciate your honest emotions. The world needs more authentic role models.
**Beautiful**
What a gift to have this performance from him! We are losing all our greats but so glad we can watch them like this. This means a lot to us that saw him sing this when it was first released 😢💔
Absolutely honest, genuine and beautiful reaction!! Thank you!! Warmest wishes from the UK!
After 60 years i still get emotional. Its not stupid. Great music does that. This is in my top 10 for the last 60 years. He sounds as good as he did when he first sang it. 5:38
I really miss music when it was sung with heart and soul. No auto-tune, no light production, or anything that distracts from great, great vocals. One of my favorite songs.
I hope you keep on with your channel. You have increasingly become one of my preferred reactors - genuine and astute.
You're one of those lucky people who "feels" the music emotionally!!! You're blessed!!💜💜🎶🎼🎵🎸🎧🥁🎤🎹🔥🔥🔥
That Orchestra does a great cover of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly theme song, you should put that on your to-do list.
Check out Conquistador and A Salty Dog from the same concert. His voice was like a fine wine, it got better with age.
It did, so much more mature and nuanced. The timbre was gobsmacking.
I totally agree! Salty Dog is an all-time favorite of mine. It's epic!!
Great reaction Shawn . . . it got me the same way . . . your channel is excellent.
I've never seen your channel before. This might be one of the best reactions I've ever seen. For one thing, you don't keep stopping the music. You don't talk over the music. You don't try to sing along. It's like you actually get it. Thanks.
A friend of mine, a solo Canadian East Coast artist Charlie A'Court, has opened for Procol Harum several times (before Gary Brooker's death) when he toured Europe.
On another note, you must continue. Your reactions are the most real on (at least) UA-cam.
For a song written so long ago to endure, shows how great a song it is! It's so nice to see someone brought to tears by a song, it says that you have beauty in your soul!
I agree with countless others here. You are a great reactor and quality beats quantity every time. I really enjoy how you are immersed in the music as you listen. We all watch and like and I notice that you are beginning to show up more when I end up listening on a UA-cam that i don’t have subscriptions on. You will get there and over 10,000 in six months isn’t too shabby
There are some reactors I follow and they have been on UA-cam for 2 or more years and they have between 15,000 to 20,000 subscribers. Please keep doing reactions, you are one of the best. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you for being so real with your emotions. It makes your reactions much more real and believable. Emotions close to the surface happens more and more as we age. Music has brought me to tears at least once a day for the past 60 years.
As a lifelong musician and lover of music, it comes as no surprise how a song or an artist can bring forth emotions
that open your soul.
That’s what music does.
That’s why it crosses all barriers of boundary, language, culture or race. We are all human.
Loved your reaction because it was genuine.❤
I hope you followed Iam Tongi from his audition on American Idol. His music is soulful- he feels and his listeners feel, too. I graduated from high school in 1969… slow dancing to Whiter Shade of Pale. ✌🏽
Saw Procol Harum in London 1967, Gary Brookers voice is timeless.
I think most of us want to see “real” reactions and that’s exactly what we get from you.
I’ve told you before that you are in danger of being one of my favourite, maybe even my actual my favourite reactor. Not just because you are working your way through my personal record collection with your reactions but because of the joy (usually) written all over your face, when you are hearing great music.
While music like this can make you emotional, more often it just rips away the band-aids, exposing the emotions that are already there. This is a good thing. Those tears need releasing. That is the healing power of music.
I hope you don’t stop doing this. You really are good at it. But if you do stop, look me up if you’re ever in the UK. I’ll buy you a beer. A warm beer of course.
Emotion, just exactly what music should extract. This, one of my favorite songs all time. From hearing for the first time on a transistor radio, to listening with Bose earphones backed by a profession orchestra. Thanks for the real reaction.
Beautiful song and a great reaction. This version hit me emotionally when I first heard it too, and many times after.
I think you're well on your way to being among the top UA-cam reactors. I find you better than most. Don't get discouraged when new subscription numbers seem to slow down occasionally. We're in the holiday season now, and a lot of people probably are busier than usual and not on UA-cam as much. I think more people will be noticing you after schedules get back to normal.
Great Reaction! That Melody Is So Hauntingly Beautiful And Stirs The Emotions.
A perfect piece of music. With Gary's soulful vocal.
There is nothing wrong with feeling (or showing) emotions, any man who tells you that isn't much of a man. Stop being ashamed of that!
Yeah bro right now i'm drinking whiskey my tears are falling down like a rain God bless Gary my soul is happy i'm a free bird
Just think, this is almost 40 years after the original was released.
Of course there's a full orchestra, which adds alot, but the core part of the song still shines through.
confirmed........you are not a robot ! whoever put this arrangement together was a genius.
Saw this in a concert in 1967 , San Francisco. They played first before The Doors. There were only 70 of us at the concert. Was an amazing experience.
So glad you did the studio version first and then this particular live performance. It really lets you appreciate how good this is so many years later. The orchestra really takes this great song to the next level. Sometimes things, other than wine,☺ do get better with time! Great Reaction! You are so unique and real, I predict that your channel will catch on fire as more people find you!🔥🔥🔥☮!
Have you been playing the great Righteous Brothers? Bobby Hatfield has the greatest live record by a male ; Unchained melody, and Summertime- no other singer can ever match either;
on the Ed Sullivan show, they sang You’ll never walk alone.
The most played song ever Bobby and Bill Medley -
You’ve lost that loving feeling. There’s many singles by each, but listen to Bobby sing Somewhere, and Crying in the chapel, or I Believe, Justine (both brothers), Bring It On home to Me.
They have a huge following!
The BeeGees also have a large following.
Good luck. New businesses are slow until word of mouth gets around.
Jackie Wilson
Try Al Greene singing How do you mend a broken heart, or the brothers
Shawn, I also want to tell you that you’re the best reactor on UA-cam, I like the music you’re reacting to and how you give your thoughts and look up the facts! I grew up listening to most of the songs you’re playing but you have taught me things I’ve never known! Take it slow man, numbers don’t always mean the best, cut back on the number of reactions you post
Fantastic reaction my friend!!!
Shows the power that music can capture.
Keep reacting!!! 🔥
I love your channel, Shawn. You are bringing me lots of joy. 🥰. You are so sincere.
One of my favorite performances: EVER!!! SO GLAD you reacted to this one!! SO MOVING!!!
Dude, you're just 6 months in and have over 10,000 subscribers... you are doing REALLY WELL! Your channel will only continue to grow. I like that you try and learn about the songs and the artists/bands when you listen to the music, very few reactors do that (SalvoG and that's about it). It really makes you stand out from the pack and it makes the people who share the music with you feel that their suggestions aren't in vain and are appreciated.
Also, there's never a need to feel embarrassed for feeling the music. As a musician, I can tell you it is the highest compliment you can give, to actually see that you've touched someone with your art.
Agree! Well said!
You are easily one of the more intelligent, astute "reactors" on UA-cam. It's a pleasure to watch you dive into the music and the people involved. Your dedication is obvious and I hope you decide to continue on.
What a performance, I can’t get enough of this
We so much appreciate your reactions and your relationship to the music. I am sure 10k would agree with me that your emotionally open reactions are a joy and an intimate experience. Most don't invest that much of themselves. So hang in there if you can afford the time, because we would hate to lose your honest and insightful appraisals. All the quality music you have been choosing alonf with your tears would be a big loss. Besides you have yet to listen to Supper's Ready. And we are all ready for that!
Well said...I agree with all of that. And that's true about Supper's Ready😊
@@intothesunset3 With Supper's Ready we are hearing Peter Gabriel, but I just have to say one of the things I admire most about his buddy Phil Collins is Phil's ability to show his emotions openly and honestly and not care what people think. For me it is a very manly trait that he shares with Peter. But Phil Collins is extraordinary.
@@rk41gatorVery true!
ALways love this song , this performance was so awesome and moving. Music is universal , if a composer touches you he's done his job. Great reaction keep going !
Mesmerizing performance and that introduction by Bach...sweet! 🥺
I love this version of this song. Brings a tear to my eyes because it is a beautiful performance.
There is a somewhat of a sad melodic nature to the sound.
Great reaction!
Incredible live performance.
Incredible musicians playing an incredible song.
Chills indeed.
RIP Gary Brooker.
No doubt some of us also shed a few tears whenever we hear this song (I always do 🥰). A very powerful and moving song indeed. Thanks for a fine reaction Shawn.
Great reaction! I do love this version. So beautiful, very emotional. However, I personally like the original version better because I’m an old hippie and when this song was first released I absolutely fell in love with it. The vibe did and still does resonate with the culture and identity of my generation. The organ throughout the song is iconic. Such a beautiful melody. Brings tears to my eyes every single time.
On a personal note. I want to let you know that I truly hope that you continue with your channel. You have no need to feel inferior to ANY other reactors! I have been listening to many different reactor’s channels for quite some time. Have subscribed to a few. I found you several months ago and you immediately became my absolute favorite. I so enjoy your non-pretentious and heartfelt reactions. No gimmicks, no ridiculous overreactions. You are a genuine person. Always be yourself. We love you!
Great reaction.i'm glad you did the original first.i enjoy that you do the reserch and show us.
I like both.i love the synths on the first and the orchestral arrangement of the second.
Music is meant to move you in some way.
Embrace the emotion .it just shows you have a heart,your mature and human.
I to have songs that throughout my life no matter where i am emotionally will make me tear up.like somewhere over the rainbow,have yourself a merry little Christmas by judy garland.
Keep doing what you’re doing it’s better than the shallow reaction channels. Researching that you do very cool. Other channels are lazy. Music is supposed to make you feel…
This is just a perfect song...with a perfect vocal executed by the late Gary Brooker!
When this band came to our city (Edmonton, Alberta 🇨🇦) back in 1971 it was BIG news to rock fans back then. I think my brother went to the 1971 concert with Edmonton Symphony, he has loved this band since the 60’s. Gary Brooker’s voice is so recognizable as well as his keyboard skills, & this is their big, big,biggest hit 🥰💎. RIP Gary Brooker 💔❤️🩹☮️
The world is losing so many singers / musicians from the 60’s & 70’s, thankfully there were smart people recording the music in studio & in concerts for people to remember & for newbies to enjoy from this era of fantastic music and songwriting & singing. RIP all those we have lost.
PS You should go back to around 1971 to hear Gary Brooker & Procol Harum perform, you will see how Gary B never lost his voice right into 2020’s and BJ Wilson the drummer was outstanding & was known for how low he sat when playing his drums ( Led Zep wanted him to be their drummer but he stayed with Procol Harum & later played with the Joe Cocker band, he reminds me of Michael Shrieve ( Santana / Woodstock drummer) 😃
For your own enjoyment check Procol Harum’s early days to really get why we loved them way back when 💥
Nice comment! He did listen to this same song studio version just a couple days before this one… so yes! He was able to compare it! Gary’s voice is unbelievable! Super talent!!!
Shawn, you are my favorite reactor! Every day I am anxious to see what you will be doing next. Your channel is definitely growing quickly .. it just takes time. Many other reactors that are doing well may have been at it for much longer. I watch your numbers increase regularly. Even if you need to reduce the number of reactions, that would be better than none at all. Because you are that good! Thank you, we are happy to have you doing this!
I second all of that!
Amazingly This masterpiece and Night in White Satin were released the same year....The 2 best symphonic rock songs of all time
Shawn, great reaction, music is supposed to make you feel emotions, It’s epic how they took a rock song from 1967 and added an orchestra and choir, just fantastic
Stunning isn't it? hope you weren't getting embarrassed by shedding a few tears, its very moving.
In the late '60s, my older brother gave me his 'shoe-box' cassette player, when he bought himself a stereo unit... he included a couple of used tapes, to get me started. This song, recorded off the radio, was on one of those tapes. I must have worn it out, I played it so damn much! The organ reminded me of the seriousness and majesty of a church on special occasions, but at the same time, it was soooo much better! ;-]
Don't worry about the emotions... it's nature's way of reminding you that you are alive! Having kids will often trigger a change... letting the walls crumble is often par for the course.
Now, aren't you glad you heard the original first, to now be able to appreciate how important this song was to our musical culture? Would you have felt it all as profoundly if this version was your first? -- I think not. ;-]
It's ok to be moved by it. It's a masterpiece. And it gets me every time.
Love you saying “like a whole symphony up here” when the Danish National Orchestra is playing.
Wasn’t that absolutely fantastic!! I was a teenager when that came out along with Sgt Pepper the same year and what a year it was.
So lucky to have lived through those times and quite honestly, nothing will ever be able to compare. We lived through the most incredible time of music etc. 😊❤️👍