So glad y'all finally checked out this song -- one of my favorites from my '70s childhood! Fun fact: Lead singer wrote this song about one night traveling with the band and looking for the old, iconic Holiday Inn sign!
I love that old holiday inn sign too with all the individual incessant light bulbs. Was just telling my kids I wish I could go swimming at a holiday inn holodome pool.
I didn't realize that was the inspiration. Takes me back to my childhood, vacation days. Almost always stayed at a Holiday Inn, dad would request first floor, pool side.
Yet ANOTHER British band,d from Staffordshire,England. I always got a bluesy,funky soulful vibe from this. Saw them in the mid 70’s at Brunel Uni where they supported Uriah Heep!
Love this song. So groovy. I can turn the volume all the way down and watch you two and know that this is a great song by watching your reactions. You look just like I feel when I hear this song. Rock on!🤘🎸
I had a real hard time believing this was a British band for the longest time. They knocked this song out of the park... it's one of those where you'll hear on the radio in the spring and you'll still be humming it when winter rolls around.
Here’s a story for you. I met Derek Holt (guitarist from CBB) singing in a bar in Puerto Pollensa Majorca last year. He has a spot on Sunday evening’s and he packs the bar to the rafters. Great night. Brilliant singer and guitarist and a really nice and humble guy
I love that you both are continuing to discover things tunes and bands that have been part of my musical DNA for close to five decades. Really enjoy your show.
This song came out when I was 14 in 1977. The best era for rock and and so many other genres. Such a catchy, funky tune. I haven't heard it is many years. Still sounds great.
I was a junior in HS when this song was out. My friends and I loved it! But imagine having this great groove then having Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Gordon Lightfoot, Crosby, Nash and Young - just to name a few of the hundreds of artists playing on the radio into your teenage brain!! I really love that classic 70s music. I don't think I appreciated it that much back as much as I do now in my 60s. Great reaction from you both! ❤❤
Takes me back when I didn't have a care in the world and was just learning about and living the best life. Now turning 60 and wanting to go back to those days. I close my eyes and go back with this song. Smiling !! Thanks for sharing. Blessings !
It's cowbell for sure but the player nay have softened it with a bit of fabric inside or, more likely, held it with a couple fingers pressed on the side to numb the ringing sound.
A song I've been wondering why no reactors have been told they needed to check out. It's hard to distinguish between the sax and guitar at the end. One of my favorites from the late 70s. ❤️
They started in 1967 as the Climax Chicago Blues Band (from Engkand, not Chicago, just Chicago style blues), droppingbthe Chicago in 1972. They still exist though 3 of the 6 founders have passed away. None of the members on this song are in the current line up. This song was from 1976.
Climax Blues Band are from my home town of Stafford in the UK and I knew the lead singer/sax player Colin Cooper (R.I.P.) well. Great to see that you've reviewed this song, it was their big hit in the UK. They were essentially a blues band and played lots in the The States in their heyday. Actually they were probably better known in The States than they were in the UK, even though they were a British band.
I was lucky to see them twice, once on the way up and then later on the way down. They absolutely rocked both times, just a fabulous live band who really could play, I miss those days. ✌️
The song is about touring in the states, and getting lost. Derek Holt, the one who sang I love you is bass player and high background vocals Colin Cooper lead singer plays saxophone also. great tune!!
Another terrific band that played during the same time was "Atlanta Rhythm Section." From their name, you might think them a Southern Rock band, but their music was a lot closer to that of Steely Dan of The Doobie Bros, rather than The Marshall Tucker Band. Some of their hits include "I'm Not Gonna Let it Bother Me Tonight," “So Into You,” “Spooky,” and “Imaginary Lover," but I was always a fan of their song "Champagne Jam."
Yet another in a long line of great reaction videos! I love not only the songs you choose, but how each of you reacts to the music and how you interact with each other. ♥️ Great content, great couple, you always bring a smile to my face. Mission accomplished. 👍
Oh Amber if I could take you back to the 70s just for a while to show you how we had it so good here in London with the music and life in general. Maybe a time machine would help.
, Derek Holt explained that the song was "just a lucky moment in time", and that it is about being on the road in America. The chorus "kept on looking for a sign in the middle of the night" referred to searches for Holiday Inn signs, the sight of which meant that beds had been found for the night. When the band's career first started in America, they used to fly everywhere, in some cases involving up to three flights just to get to one place. Their itineraries meant that getting to any one place was difficult and involved arriving in a town, getting into a car, getting to the gig just in time to perform the sound check, performing the gig, re-entering the car and then looking for a bed in the middle of the night...Pete Haycock sang the song and he wasn't the lead singer but the Sax player on this song and died in 2013 of a heart attack he was 63
I was a kid when this came out and I just loved it. I always played it on the juke box at the bowling alley. The older I get, the more I miss those day. Good one, y'all!
This is the first time I have listened to the studio version of this song in a long, long time...as in decades! I've watched the live version lots of times here on UA-cam. One thing I noticed listening this tonight was that the bass player is REALLY working that instrument during the chorus! Thanks for posting and bringing back some good memories. Yes, I was a teenager growing up in the 70's.
They're biggest song from what I remember. I was still pretty young when this came out but as my Dad worked and owned nightclubs and did promotions I was around music from a very early age. Great reaction you two.
Ya. We had the greatest music to grow up in. Going through my teen years and always having great music, of all types, was something we all took for granted. "Wasn't always this way?"...to find out it wasn't always. Not that there wasn't great music before and after. But we had so many fantastic groups hit the charts with so many amazing songs. And these guys would release a new album...and do it AGAIN! And then again with their next album, and then again...
I love the Climax Blues Band, haven’t heard my favourites by them in ages! ‘Couldn’t Get It Right’ and ‘I Love You’…. the sweetest song ♥️. 60s, 70s, and 80s will forever be the best eras of music, include the twice British Invasion.
HEY guys this is from the summer of '77 other songs from that year Peter Frampton I'm in you Johnny Rivers Slow Dancing (swaying to the music Barry Manilow Looks like we made it Marvin Gaye Got to give it up Fleetwood Mac Don't Stop keep up the great work guys.
Thank you! I haven't heard this song in a long time. It came out when I was in High School and I blasted it from my 8-track and kenwoods in my "66" Mustang.
Miss the times where talent mattered more than looks. People missing greatly talented people because of this
Exactly .Talent is what matters. If you look like Bon Jovi, it's an added bonus .
-definetly !-
Blame music videos. Now they look for someone cute and figure they can autotune them.
AMEN....and, AMEN!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
You got that right. I'm not handsome man. ✌🤟
Sometimes, “we couldn’t get it right “!!!!!! Great , funky groove from a groovy band. Best era of music in my opinion…..
Absolutely no doubt about that.
I pity todays kids and the awful dross they are fed.
So glad y'all finally checked out this song -- one of my favorites from my '70s childhood! Fun fact: Lead singer wrote this song about one night traveling with the band and looking for the old, iconic Holiday Inn sign!
I love that old holiday inn sign too with all the individual incessant light bulbs. Was just telling my kids I wish I could go swimming at a holiday inn holodome pool.
I didn't realize that was the inspiration. Takes me back to my childhood, vacation days. Almost always stayed at a Holiday Inn, dad would request first floor, pool side.
I've loved this track ever since it was a hit in the UK in the autumn of 1976. I was 11/12 at the time.
And I thought he wrote it about my life!
There will never be another music era like the 60's 70's and 80's. So many songs have lasted the test of time.
Terrific record! Blues-rock band from England. "Couldn't Get It Right" was Climax Blues Band's biggest hit peaking @ #3 in 1977.
Yet ANOTHER British band,d from Staffordshire,England.
I always got a bluesy,funky soulful vibe from this.
Saw them in the mid 70’s at Brunel Uni where they supported Uriah Heep!
We had such awesome music back in the day! I love watching you guys enjoy this music too!
Boy, this takes me back. Those days were fun back then. Love your show.
I have this on 45 lol.
Love this song. So groovy. I can turn the volume all the way down and watch you two and know that this is a great song by watching your reactions. You look just like I feel when I hear this song. Rock on!🤘🎸
This great 70's song brings back so many memories. Thank you.
The band wrote this song in an evening when their manager said their upcoming album didn't have any hit singles.
Their label was on the verge of dropping the band, and then this hit saved them.
I had a real hard time believing this was a British band for the longest time. They knocked this song out of the park... it's one of those where you'll hear on the radio in the spring and you'll still be humming it when winter rolls around.
Here’s a story for you. I met Derek Holt (guitarist from CBB) singing in a bar in Puerto Pollensa Majorca last year. He has a spot on Sunday evening’s and he packs the bar to the rafters. Great night. Brilliant singer and guitarist and a really nice and humble guy
I love that you both are continuing to discover things tunes and bands that have been part of my musical DNA for close to five decades. Really enjoy your show.
I’m 69 now so lived the whole thing.
I consider myself to be blessed.
The only downside? That I’m not 19 in ‘73 again.
This song came out when I was 14 in 1977. The best era for rock and and so many other genres. Such a catchy, funky tune. I haven't heard it is many years. Still sounds great.
I LOVE the lead singer's voice. I always call it the ultimate "70's Cool White Boy" voice :). Great song and great vibe!
I was a junior in HS when this song was out. My friends and I loved it! But imagine having this great groove then having Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Gordon Lightfoot, Crosby, Nash and Young - just to name a few of the hundreds of artists playing on the radio into your teenage brain!! I really love that classic 70s music. I don't think I appreciated it that much back as much as I do now in my 60s. Great reaction from you both! ❤❤
I haven't heard this song in forever...you made me smile today ❤
Takes me back when I didn't have a care in the world and was just learning about and living the best life. Now turning 60 and wanting to go back to those days. I close my eyes and go back with this song. Smiling !! Thanks for sharing. Blessings !
I hear you. I'm experiencing the same. 😊
I just turned 60 and know exactly what you mean
Just turned 59 and right there with you
So do I
2:30 The whole song is awesome but that growl with “so deep I coulda drOWWWned” is just the best part.
These guys were such a great band!
-yesss !-
It's cowbell for sure but the player nay have softened it with a bit of fabric inside or, more likely, held it with a couple fingers pressed on the side to numb the ringing sound.
I'm in my seventies. Couldn't help but chair dance to this great song that I love. I appreciate y'all.
A song I've been wondering why no reactors have been told they needed to check out. It's hard to distinguish between the sax and guitar at the end. One of my favorites from the late 70s. ❤️
What sax?!
Was in High School when this tune hit the charts Many moons ago Best of memories-
and thats the magic of the 70s...you folks are lovely
You hit the trifecta tonight. This one takes me back to high school and its cool groove. Keep up the good work.
So much great music in the 70's, so many different styles
One of my favorite songs of all time. 70's rock at it's best!
70s got the most fun jams
Wow. I remember this song from the radio when I was young. Never knew who sang it so I had no idea what to expect when I clicked on this video.
I'm so happy I grew up in this era..some of the greatest music...you guys need to catch up..and they still sound great
They started in 1967 as the Climax Chicago Blues Band (from Engkand, not Chicago, just Chicago style blues), droppingbthe Chicago in 1972. They still exist though 3 of the 6 founders have passed away. None of the members on this song are in the current line up. This song was from 1976.
Love this song and the cowbell makes it even better
Climax Blues Band are from my home town of Stafford in the UK and I knew the lead singer/sax player Colin Cooper (R.I.P.) well. Great to see that you've reviewed this song, it was their big hit in the UK. They were essentially a blues band and played lots in the The States in their heyday. Actually they were probably better known in The States than they were in the UK, even though they were a British band.
70's was the BEST of times for music! I was blessed to grow up in that era!!!!!!
I was lucky to see them twice, once on the way up and then later on the way down. They absolutely rocked both times, just a fabulous live band who really could play, I miss those days. ✌️
The song is about touring in the states, and getting lost. Derek Holt, the one who sang I love you is bass player and high background vocals Colin Cooper lead singer plays saxophone also. great tune!!
Haven't heard this song in a long time.
Man. Good vibes. Miss those days.
Growing up in Mississippi, I lived near a juke joint that played this song all the time. How I miss those days.
this was on the radio all the time 😊
Another terrific band that played during the same time was "Atlanta Rhythm Section." From their name, you might think them a Southern Rock band, but their music was a lot closer to that of Steely Dan of The Doobie Bros, rather than The Marshall Tucker Band. Some of their hits include "I'm Not Gonna Let it Bother Me Tonight," “So Into You,” “Spooky,” and “Imaginary Lover," but I was always a fan of their song "Champagne Jam."
Sky High is great too!
Finally some good stuff
This is such a smooth jam. 😎
I don’t think I have heard this great song since it was popular. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories!
Yes! Memories by the lake under the stars, and a fire going...
Damn!!! Memories rule!!! ✌️👍🏻😉
Thanks for taking me back to 7 yr old me in the backseat with my bro as mom drove us around singing this song. Have a nice day. 😎
Wow, I haven’t heard this in forever. I was 15 when this came out. Thanks Jay and Amber for this treat! I loved hearing it again! ❤️
Yet another in a long line of great reaction videos! I love not only the songs you choose, but how each of you reacts to the music and how you interact with each other. ♥️ Great content, great couple, you always bring a smile to my face. Mission accomplished. 👍
ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME
Oh Amber if I could take you back to the 70s just for a while to show you how we had it so good here in London with the music and life in general. Maybe a time machine would help.
Good song , good memories, thanks
, Derek Holt explained that the song was "just a lucky moment in time", and that it is about being on the road in America. The chorus "kept on looking for a sign in the middle of the night" referred to searches for Holiday Inn signs, the sight of which meant that beds had been found for the night. When the band's career first started in America, they used to fly everywhere, in some cases involving up to three flights just to get to one place. Their itineraries meant that getting to any one place was difficult and involved arriving in a town, getting into a car, getting to the gig just in time to perform the sound check, performing the gig, re-entering the car and then looking for a bed in the middle of the night...Pete Haycock sang the song and he wasn't the lead singer but the Sax player on this song and died in 2013 of a heart attack he was 63
I was a kid when this came out and I just loved it. I always played it on the juke box at the bowling alley.
The older I get, the more I miss those day.
Good one, y'all!
This is the first time I have listened to the studio version of this song in a long, long time...as in decades! I've watched the live version lots of times here on UA-cam. One thing I noticed listening this tonight was that the bass player is REALLY working that instrument during the chorus! Thanks for posting and bringing back some good memories. Yes, I was a teenager growing up in the 70's.
This is one of my top 3 songs of all time. Pure FUNK!
So glad you finally got to this groove. Fall 1977.
Fabulous UK Band - great funky track - you should try also - Stretch : Why did you Do it - it's in a very similar vein.
This brings me back to the 70's school bus. we had a cool driver that played rock radio for us.
One of my top 10 all time, without question...
Nice song. One of just 2 top 40 hits
An era when talent mattered
I never get tired of this song. So underrated!
Have to tap your hands or feet listening to it 🙂
That entire FM Live double set of vinyl was totally awesome.
These guys are awesome too, people are feeding you great groups to react to! So glad you are having fun!👍 We are too!!👏👏
I absolutely LOVE this one! Very catchy.I remember when this was on top 40 radio.
Another great song from those times, this song came on and the volume went up, always sang along with this.😎🍺
This song is on POINT! That cowbell and his voice makes it stellar.
This one rode the airwaves, often, every day back then.
The Bee Gee's like backing vocals really add to the sound. Great tune. ☮💜🎶
Such a good skate song
Had so much fun
This always makes me think of being a little kid. It was popular when I was about nine years old. Love the reaction, as always! Peace!💗
Always thought this would be a great one for Lenny Kravitz to cover. Perfect for his vocal delivery.
ABSOLUTELY 👍
That's a muted cowbell Jay....Horns...No horns... that's guitars Amber!...lol!
Great great band, great times!!!
Such a great song, one of their best!
My absolute favorite by this group! Thanks for reacting ❤
Jay and Amber love this song .
SO GOOD - love the base voice in the harmonies....so DRAMATIC!! 70s RADIO BANGER!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Lead singer playing the sax during the music interlude
Even though I was right in the middle of the punk revolution at the time , I secretly lived this track 😮
👍🏴
Oh my GOD! I’ve been watching you guys for over a year now! Can you IMAGINE growing up when all this sh!t was on the RADIO!!!
Peace
check out "Dont Stop" by Yarborough & Peoples and "Oops Upside your Head" by the Gap Band - pure irresistible funk!!
This song and "The Brothers Johnson" songs were a couple of my favorites!
i loved this song so much back in the day that i bought the album.
They're biggest song from what I remember. I was still pretty young when this came out but as my Dad worked and owned nightclubs and did promotions I was around music from a very early age. Great reaction you two.
Ya. We had the greatest music to grow up in. Going through my teen years and always having great music, of all types, was something we all took for granted. "Wasn't always this way?"...to find out it wasn't always.
Not that there wasn't great music before and after. But we had so many fantastic groups hit the charts with so many amazing songs. And these guys would release a new album...and do it AGAIN! And then again with their next album, and then again...
I love the Climax Blues Band, haven’t heard my favourites by them in ages! ‘Couldn’t Get It Right’ and ‘I Love You’…. the sweetest song ♥️. 60s, 70s, and 80s will forever be the best eras of music, include the twice British Invasion.
Fantastic song - my favorite of theirs by far!
HEY guys this is from the summer of '77 other songs from that year Peter Frampton I'm in you Johnny Rivers Slow Dancing (swaying to the music Barry Manilow Looks like we made it Marvin Gaye Got to give it up Fleetwood Mac Don't Stop keep up the great work guys.
Watching you guys react to the 60s and 70s is so fun for me!!
Thank you! I haven't heard this song in a long time. It came out when I was in High School and I blasted it from my 8-track and kenwoods in my "66" Mustang.
Cowbell!
I was 10 when this was released, and 46 years later I *still* crank it up when it comes on. It's just one of those songs that never gets old!
Always liked this song
It’s so much fun to see the younger generation enjoy the music.
Need to get back to Susan Tedeschi, try Midnight In Harlem with her hubby and their band
A thousand times YES!!!
One of my favorite songs to play on my bass.
Good cowbell in this song!!! 👏
Managed to see this band just before the covid lockdown. they are still great!