That's Lou Gramm from Rochester, NY singing Angela. He's a friend of mine, and he just happened to be blessed with the greatest voice ever. But even his amazing vocals cannot touch his beautiful heart.❤️
Lou lives about 5 miles away from me (where the nice homes are, lol). I've seen him at our grocery store three times over the past 20 years (never with a grocery cart, he's way too cool for that ;-). People usually recognize him so I didn't get to approach him until last time, and I thanked him for all the music and told him I'd seen him live 3 times. He was SOOO kind, patient, friendly and nice, I was visibly a bit nervous, his singing and music has had such a potent impact on so many of us. (I copy/pasted this from a separate comment I made, thought you'd be interested, cheers)
Awesome that you're his friend. I grew up in the 70s and loved listening to Foreigner. Then in the early 2000s I saw that Lou was going to be performing at the state fair where I live. I never got the chance to see Foreigner when they were together and I loved Lou's solo music too, so I decided to go the concert. In the time period leading up to the concert I decided to buy CDs of all of Foreigner's albums and his solo albums. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to that music again and hearing songs that I didn't know too. He WAS blessed with a great voice. I realized listening to the songs that he also sang clearly, so I could actually understand the words he was saying. There were a lot of artists I liked where I couldn't understand every word.
This song... more specifically your reaction to this song... was beautiful! Life can throw us a lot of stormy seas. The ONE thing that can right the (metaphorical) ship that is our lives, is LOVE.❤ I wish you all a blessed day!
After hearing this song a thousands times, it still touches me so deeply! That’s the gift of music: no matter what kind of genre - it can touch, heal, brighten up your day, make you sad, laugh, happy,… ♥️
I'm a 6'2", 235lbs former Army Airborne Ranger and the final chorus still gets me misty every time. :) The New Jersey Mass choir ROCKED IT! The dude at 4:39 has a smile that lights up the sky. You can see he is loving this!
@@BigBadWolf1st Your response makes no sense. Can you explain why anyone would think a big man would not get emotional from good music? Rich Flath unless you are about 6% bodyfat 6'2" 235lbs is not big.
Foreigner had some brilliant songs, '' waiting four a girl like you '' another mellow powerful track or '' Cold as ice '' a more upbeat fantastic song ❤❤
27 Approaching 30 and I genuinely believe I haven't felt love or been shown it before 😂My dad said for men it's usually the other way around when it comes to getting cynical. We're born without worth, told to shut up and behave our entire lives and only when we're 55 with a pocket full of change can we be loved. I'm looking forward to that lmao. A great reaction if I ever saw one! Thank ya for ya time! Love from the UK ✌ Edit: I don't care if you react to it, or know if you've already done so, but you should listen to "Broken Stones - Paul Weller", good for the soul!
Hello Angela: Deeply emotional song that taps into some universally shared wants/needs...and beautifully performed and articulated. The other song you referred to ("In the Living Years") was actually Mike and the Mechanics. Both are superb pieces of music history, and still resonate today.
It is amazing how there comes along a song that just simply gets into your head and you cannot seem to shake it. Everything about the song strikes a perfect chord in your head so it just seems to belong up there with so many outstanding performances and music. It is hard to explain but this song just hits the right notes, the right chords, and the right words. Excellent review.
I was 10 years old when this song came out. 40 years later this song still touches my heart. I cry a little bit too. ❤ Thank you for sharing. God bless you!
Hi, Angela. I loved your honest, heartfelt reaction to this song. It's a very moving song especially towards the end when the choir joins in. A favourite of mine and was another one that was thrashed during a difficult time. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy 👍🏽 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
When they were initially recording this song in the studio, apparently Jennifer Holiday could hear them recording the chorus and she walked in and started sining back up. She then became involved in the arrangement and the idea to get the New Jersey Choir in the the track.
Thank you for acknowledging Jennifer Holliday's contributions to this track. Such a beautiful, underrated vocalist and person. Jennifer is a wonderful soul and listening to her sing is otherworldly. Most people dont know that it is the same woman who sings "And I am Telling You" as the main choir vocalist in this song. Thanks again.
Lou Graham. He’s like Steve Perry in my mind. Lou Graham is to Foreigner what Steve Perry is to Journey. That once in a lifetime voice that penetrates soul and brings you to literal tears. I remember hearing this as a kid way back when and it grabbed me and I was hooked on Lou Graham’s voice. Much like what happened when I first heard Journey as 6 year old. Voices like that are rare and deserve to be treasured. They’ve been fortunate enough to write songs that are heard by the masses that people like you and I can feel and relate to. If a song can move you like it did in your reaction video, mission accomplished. That’s what it’s all about.
Wow Angela! What an awesome breakdown of the song! You nailed it! We all need to be shown again and again what love really is! You are so right that we all become too cynical and too hardened by day-to-day life that we forget to LOVE! Great reaction video Angela!
I love the way you can take a song and make it your own, then you are able to explain your feelings and how you can relate those feelings to all of us! Thank you Angela, your reactions bring me comfort and a smile! ❤❤❤
Great Great one of the greatest songs written, composed, arranged and sang. My mother, father and Aunt use to play this loudly everyday when it came out. Foreigner 👍
If this song doesnt stir emotions in anybody then they are an empty shell. Ive probably heard this song over 40 times in my 52 yrs and im still amazed at ehat a great song this is. Both he and the choir. They add so much to an already spectacular voice. Plus its an optimistic song. Something we are in short supply of these days.
Wow, what a beautiful reaction my sweetheart. Lou Gramm's voice is one of the iconic vocals of the '80's. This song evokes so may beautiful memories for me. 🙋♂ ❤
Another great ballad of theirs is “Waiting on a girl like you.” And MANY banging hits like “Urgent”, “Hot Blooded”, and so many more- Foreigner is on of those rabbit holes- 🙂
He had me crying too, Lou Graham goes way back for me, I remember him being an outstanding lead singer in Black Sheep, from Rochester, NY before Foreigner. Those guys were awesome and it took the opportunity to play with Foreigner to really get everyone to know him. Great band and great song, one of many in their catalog. Try Starrider or Cold as Ice next, more awesome stuff. Your smile brightens my day and love your honest reactions that show how nice a soul you are. Rock On pretty lady! 🎵
Your understanding to the messages that is sent through music like this. Is beautiful The song was written to bring peace and love to the world between all of us that have been devided
Hi Angela, as always I love your reaction. This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever made. Love Lou Gramm’s great voice. The choir gives me goosebumps. I recommend another great song by Foreigner: That was yesterday.
Living Years is by Mike and the Mechanics. This song also hits me in the feels, but for different reasons. On tours they still use choirs for this song (or so I hear). At one stop, they got a local high school choir to fill in. Lou Gramm is the lead singer here.
The Living Years was done by Mike + the Mechanics; their front man was Paul Carrack and he also has an amazing voice. This gem of a voice is Lou Gramm. Both incredible vocalists. Loved the reaction 👍
Girl, you made me cry! I'm so glad that this song helped you feel such emotion. His voice was unbelievable at this point. I haven't heard him lately so I can't say how he sounds, but Lou has one of the best and most gorgeous voices out there. Thank you for blessing us with the reaction. ❤❤
Angela, it is just beautiful how emotional you got to this song. You absolutely nailed the meaning of this song, and you are definitely an "OLD SOUL". Another genuine, heartfelt reaction! LOVE IT.❤❤👍👍
OMG what a great reaction! Babe, you feel what so many of us feel....particularly as we grow older. I think we all grow cynical and we need to remember what it was like to have an open mind and to have a better outlook on life in general. I'm constantly watching reaction videos and yours really touched me! So genuine and beautiful.
I’m with you on this!! Absolutely beautiful. Love the part when they shake hands and point to each other!! We had so much love for our fellow humans then black or white or blue or green that to me was powerful. This song has many meanings. Loved your raw reaction❤️❤️❤️
Hi Angela. This song always hits me personally. I don't think I've ever experienced love...at least not mutually. I've been in lots of relationships in my life. Some where I've loved her more than she loved me, and some where she loved me more than I loved her. I don't think there was ever a relationship were it was equally reciprocal. It saddens me that I'll likely never know what that's like, especially when I see so many other couples completely in love with one another. But I look past it and try to enjoy life the best way I know how. Thanks for this great reaction, though. I had a feeling you'd like this one.
Exactly what you were saying. And that's exactly what's happened to our entire world. It's become closed off, hateful, and cynical, and the feelings expressed in this song are exactly what our world needs now. You described it so well. For me my kids at an early age brought this back to me. We all need to know what love is.
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That's Lou Gramm from Rochester, NY singing Angela. He's a friend of mine, and he just happened to be blessed with the greatest voice ever. But even his amazing vocals cannot touch his beautiful heart.❤️
Lou is a legendary singer, but his reputation as an incredibly nice person is even more inspiring and that's incredible
Please tell your friend how much he is loved and thanks for the all the great music!
Lou lives about 5 miles away from me (where the nice homes are, lol). I've seen him at our grocery store three times over the past 20 years (never with a grocery cart, he's way too cool for that ;-). People usually recognize him so I didn't get to approach him until last time, and I thanked him for all the music and told him I'd seen him live 3 times. He was SOOO kind, patient, friendly and nice, I was visibly a bit nervous, his singing and music has had such a potent impact on so many of us.
(I copy/pasted this from a separate comment I made, thought you'd be interested, cheers)
Awesome that you're his friend. I grew up in the 70s and loved listening to Foreigner. Then in the early 2000s I saw that Lou was going to be performing at the state fair where I live. I never got the chance to see Foreigner when they were together and I loved Lou's solo music too, so I decided to go the concert. In the time period leading up to the concert I decided to buy CDs of all of Foreigner's albums and his solo albums. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to that music again and hearing songs that I didn't know too. He WAS blessed with a great voice. I realized listening to the songs that he also sang clearly, so I could actually understand the words he was saying. There were a lot of artists I liked where I couldn't understand every word.
One of the greatest voices ever.
If more people felt things as deeply as you, the world would be a much sweeter place.
You're Amazing!!! Your reviews are great too!
if only
This song... more specifically your reaction to this song... was beautiful! Life can throw us a lot of stormy seas. The ONE thing that can right the (metaphorical) ship that is our lives, is LOVE.❤ I wish you all a blessed day!
agree !!!
You're absolutely right. Great comment 👍
At 82 I'm so glad I lived in the golden age of music. 60s, 70s, & 80s There was real talent.
I am born 79 and I am glad my parents introduced me to that music
Music SHOULD affect you emotionally!! Very sweet to see your reaction to this one!! Made the song even more meaningful!! Excellent!
This song is a Masterpiece
PUT THEM IN THE HALL!
Lou Gramm was the lead singer for Foreigner. What a fantastic vocalist.
The best.!👍👍
That choir is everything!!!
THANK YOU FOR NOT INTERRUPTING THE VIDEO
OMG this song always brings me to tears!
This is a timeless classic. I grew up hearing this on the radio as a kid. When the choir comes in, I still get chills.
Lou and Steve Perry have some of the best voices in the history of rock and roll. The music of Journey and Foreigner lives on.
Absolutely 💯
Steve was a crooner not a rock singer,
Lou makes him look like an amateur.
Add Survivor to that list.
Which one Eye of the Tiger guy OR
The search is over Guy?
Music and emotions go together girl.
Lou Gramm has a great voice. Underappreciated.
After hearing this song a thousands times, it still touches me so deeply! That’s the gift of music: no matter what kind of genre - it can touch, heal, brighten up your day, make you sad, laugh, happy,… ♥️
Yes!
One of the most touching reactions I have ever watched.
I'm a 6'2", 235lbs former Army Airborne Ranger and the final chorus still gets me misty every time. :) The New Jersey Mass choir ROCKED IT! The dude at 4:39 has a smile that lights up the sky. You can see he is loving this!
Thank you for your service ❤
Why did you feel it was necessary to reveal your height and weight?
@@number2055 Oh, is that a big deal to you? Basically it was a comfort statement saying that even big men can get hit with emotion from good music.
@@BigBadWolf1st Your response makes no sense. Can you explain why anyone would think a big man would not get emotional from good music? Rich Flath unless you are about 6% bodyfat 6'2" 235lbs is not big.
@@number2055 Please go out into the world and search for a life. Thanks.
My eyes got watery during the song but I only started to cry once you started talking. You really get it!
Edit: I love your hair!
Foreigner had some brilliant songs, '' waiting four a girl like you '' another mellow powerful track or '' Cold as ice '' a more upbeat fantastic song ❤❤
This song & "Waiting For A Girl Like You" are 2 of the best Power Ballads ever written.. ♠W.G.
That was yesterday! Another great song!
Dirty White Boy....a classic.
Agreed Deb, 'Cold as ice" describes by ex perfectly!
27 Approaching 30 and I genuinely believe I haven't felt love or been shown it before 😂My dad said for men it's usually the other way around when it comes to getting cynical. We're born without worth, told to shut up and behave our entire lives and only when we're 55 with a pocket full of change can we be loved. I'm looking forward to that lmao.
A great reaction if I ever saw one! Thank ya for ya time! Love from the UK ✌
Edit: I don't care if you react to it, or know if you've already done so, but you should listen to "Broken Stones - Paul Weller", good for the soul!
Hello Angela: Deeply emotional song that taps into some universally shared wants/needs...and beautifully performed and articulated. The other song you referred to ("In the Living Years") was actually Mike and the Mechanics. Both are superb pieces of music history, and still resonate today.
Yep you got it. That came out a few months after I lost my Dad.. tell you what it still gets to me. What a beautiful song.
A great reaction. Thank you.
This song is one of the greatest power ballads of all time....😢
It is amazing how there comes along a song that just simply gets into your head and you cannot seem to shake it. Everything about the song strikes a perfect chord in your head so it just seems to belong up there with so many outstanding performances and music. It is hard to explain but this song just hits the right notes, the right chords, and the right words. Excellent review.
This song is TIMELESS, PRICELESS AND MATCHLESS. It fits all colors & cultures.
A lot of soul in that voice
I've heard this song a100 times - each time I get choked up and get a tears in my eyes. I'm so glad that you loved it also. Thanks.
Somehow for me this song is all about the chorus; so powerful.
"Waiting For A Girl Like You" is another one you should hear. 100% pure love; hold the heartache.
I'd walk 500 miles just to witness you smiling
Very touching. Thank you
The Living Years is not Foreigner, but Mike and the Mechanics, with Paul Carrack on vocals, another very good singer.
The Living years,By Mike And The Mechanic's ,Angela Was For My Dad As Well Darling!Both Songs Are Beautiful!
Living Years’ came Out when me Dad was killed…Rocked me…couldn’t listen to it for 10 years
The hardest thing one human can ask another is “I want to know what love is.. I want you to show me”..
We all had tears with this stunning song.
This is not a song, is an anthem
Yes indeed!
This song is powerful but the video takes it to a whole different level!!! WOW!!!
This song gets me every time. You’re not the only one that it catches off guard.
I was 10 years old when this song came out. 40 years later this song still touches my heart. I cry a little bit too. ❤ Thank you for sharing. God bless you!
Hi, Angela. I loved your honest, heartfelt reaction to this song. It's a very moving song especially towards the end when the choir joins in. A favourite of mine and was another one that was thrashed during a difficult time. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy 👍🏽 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Darn you 😅, once again you have me sobbing, as soon as it started 😭 Every time, I swear lol. I love watching with you, thank you.
When they were initially recording this song in the studio, apparently Jennifer Holiday could hear them recording the chorus and she walked in and started sining back up. She then became involved in the arrangement and the idea to get the New Jersey Choir in the the track.
Love the choir in this song
Great history
Thank you for acknowledging Jennifer Holliday's contributions to this track. Such a beautiful, underrated vocalist and person. Jennifer is a wonderful soul and listening to her sing is otherworldly. Most people dont know that it is the same woman who sings "And I am Telling You" as the main choir vocalist in this song. Thanks again.
Such a beautiful soul. When music touches the heart, it’s wonderful and personal to each of us…
No excuses no apologies we are enjoying your honest reaction to this wonderful song . Thank you for playing this been awhile.
Great song...Love your heartfelt reaction!
Can't say I'm a Foreigner fan but this is a powerful song .The choir just brings it home. Your reaction was so real .
@penderyn8794 i do like that song , very much. Not a fan of Foreigner's music in general though.
Love the song, love your tears. So very sincere. It's ok to cry. It means you're alive!
It's one of them all time epic songs. Imagine having something like this in your repertoire. You wouldn't need anything else
Barely half way through and I'm wiping my eyes tooo! This song is SOOO Powerful!
This was one of the anthems of my youth! It touched me deeply back then and still does! I can completely understand your reaction.
Thank you for sharing your intimate emotion, Angela. Beautiful.
Lou Graham. He’s like Steve Perry in my mind. Lou Graham is to Foreigner what Steve Perry is to Journey. That once in a lifetime voice that penetrates soul and brings you to literal tears. I remember hearing this as a kid way back when and it grabbed me and I was hooked on Lou Graham’s voice. Much like what happened when I first heard Journey as 6 year old. Voices like that are rare and deserve to be treasured. They’ve been fortunate enough to write songs that are heard by the masses that people like you and I can feel and relate to. If a song can move you like it did in your reaction video, mission accomplished. That’s what it’s all about.
You're such a lovely girl, loved your openness. Your first big smile really touched my heart because I could see how this song was moving you.
you could easily do a whole set of Foreigner. so many great tunes
Yes, Foreigner is a hit machine. So many good songs.
The fact they're not in the rock n roll hof is blasphemous!
big hug from Australia,this song always rips me love QLD Australia thank you so very much.
Wow Angela! What an awesome breakdown of the song! You nailed it! We all need to be shown again and again what love really is! You are so right that we all become too cynical and too hardened by day-to-day life that we forget to LOVE! Great reaction video Angela!
I've heard this song before but never felt it like this especially with the choir
I love the way you can take a song and make it your own, then you are able to explain your feelings and how you can relate those feelings to all of us! Thank you Angela, your reactions bring me comfort and a smile! ❤❤❤
Great Great one of the greatest songs written, composed, arranged and sang. My mother, father and Aunt use to play this loudly everyday when it came out. Foreigner 👍
If this song doesnt stir emotions in anybody then they are an empty shell. Ive probably heard this song over 40 times in my 52 yrs and im still amazed at ehat a great song this is. Both he and the choir. They add so much to an already spectacular voice. Plus its an optimistic song. Something we are in short supply of these days.
Wow, what a beautiful reaction my sweetheart. Lou Gramm's voice is one of the iconic vocals of the '80's. This song evokes so may beautiful memories for me. 🙋♂ ❤
Another great ballad of theirs is “Waiting on a girl like you.” And MANY banging hits like “Urgent”, “Hot Blooded”, and so many more- Foreigner is on of those rabbit holes- 🙂
Great song and music... all about life.
If you don't know what love is , this is the song you have to listen .
I was scrolling through some videos and I started watching this and your facial expression at the 2:36 -2:39 mark is hilarious to me anyway 😂
Your awesome Angela...great reaction and commentary.
This song has brought me to tears for some time now, but watching you tear up to it amplified the feeling. It´s like you understand.
He had me crying too, Lou Graham goes way back for me, I remember him being an outstanding lead singer in Black Sheep, from Rochester, NY before Foreigner. Those guys were awesome and it took the opportunity to play with Foreigner to really get everyone to know him. Great band and great song, one of many in their catalog. Try Starrider or Cold as Ice next, more awesome stuff. Your smile brightens my day and love your honest reactions that show how nice a soul you are. Rock On pretty lady! 🎵
Your understanding to the messages that is sent through music like this. Is beautiful The song was written to bring peace and love to the world between all of us that have been devided
That is a very sweet reaction. Never apologize for what you feel.
Hi Angela, as always I love your reaction. This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever made. Love Lou Gramm’s great voice. The choir gives me goosebumps.
I recommend another great song by Foreigner: That was yesterday.
Everyone should be moved by this masterpiece of music.
I'm sure we all are. It's a masterpiece!👍👍😊
This world needs more beautiful music today it brings me closer to everyone and to forget all the bad.
This song brings tears to my eyes everytime. Love that you are so emotional. ❤🤗🙏
It was a privilege to start playing guitar listening to these and many others from the time. Too top.
Living Years is by Mike and the Mechanics. This song also hits me in the feels, but for different reasons.
On tours they still use choirs for this song (or so I hear). At one stop, they got a local high school choir to fill in.
Lou Gramm is the lead singer here.
You're not alone in those tears. An amazing song.
The Living Years was done by Mike + the Mechanics; their front man was Paul Carrack and he also has an amazing voice. This gem of a voice is Lou Gramm. Both incredible vocalists. Loved the reaction 👍
As a man, I can relate to this song and it makes me cry. Go ahead and cry, good music can make u cry
This song went to #1.
Such an amazing record !
I love lou gramm..he is so amazing...he is making this young beautiful woman cry!!! That is really impactful Lou..u changed lives brother..
Girl, you made me cry! I'm so glad that this song helped you feel such emotion. His voice was unbelievable at this point. I haven't heard him lately so I can't say how he sounds, but Lou has one of the best and most gorgeous voices out there. Thank you for blessing us with the reaction. ❤❤
If a song touches you that much, you know it's a truly great song!
Music connects us all. Makes us feel emotions that we sometimes bury
Angela, it is just beautiful how emotional you got to this song. You absolutely nailed the meaning of this song, and you are definitely an "OLD SOUL". Another genuine, heartfelt reaction! LOVE IT.❤❤👍👍
Lead singers name is Lou Gramm.
Such a powerful and beautiful song!
I really needed this. Thank You 🙏🏼💎
OMG what a great reaction! Babe, you feel what so many of us feel....particularly as we grow older. I think we all grow cynical and we need to remember what it was like to have an open mind and to have a better outlook on life in general. I'm constantly watching reaction videos and yours really touched me! So genuine and beautiful.
Foreigner got me thru High School. Loved these guys. Back them it was albums and I still have them all. Great band at the time.
Ya, I feel that way too when I hear this song.
And I am 60 now.
I’m with you on this!! Absolutely beautiful. Love the part when they shake hands and point to each other!! We had so much love for our fellow humans then black or white or blue or green that to me was powerful. This song has many meanings. Loved your raw reaction❤️❤️❤️
I love that handshake. To me it says I think your great and I'm here for you. I got your back.
That is the best heartfelt explanation of this song I have heard and iam 67. Great reaction. You were your heart on your sleeve.
I could see at 2:27 it got you right in your "Feels". The song always gives me an upwelling of emotions I can feel in my chest.
What a beautiful reaction, beautifully honest. Love you girl xx
Hi Angela. This song always hits me personally. I don't think I've ever experienced love...at least not mutually. I've been in lots of relationships in my life. Some where I've loved her more than she loved me, and some where she loved me more than I loved her. I don't think there was ever a relationship were it was equally reciprocal. It saddens me that I'll likely never know what that's like, especially when I see so many other couples completely in love with one another. But I look past it and try to enjoy life the best way I know how.
Thanks for this great reaction, though. I had a feeling you'd like this one.
An absolutely gorgeous song. It’s amazing what music can do to you
Exactly what you were saying. And that's exactly what's happened to our entire world. It's become closed off, hateful, and cynical, and the feelings expressed in this song are exactly what our world needs now. You described it so well. For me my kids at an early age brought this back to me. We all need to know what love is.
Great classic song!
the two songs do have a lot in common- not least your tears, an extra touch of beautiful🕊️
Love your reaction on this song keep the faith peace from the paradise Aloha