I was left a quadriplegic back in 87 from a dirtbike crash. I was in month 6 or 7 out of 8 in hospital/rehab. My sister and brother-in-law brought a tape of this and put it on my Walkman with headphones. I'm still here after 35 years of many downs but enough ups to keep me from giving up, Hearing this cuts deep, but it reminds me of the gift of hearing it from them. Both warm and wrenching.
I’ve tried watching a few other “first time hearing…” channels, and the rest of them don’t come close to you two. You listen to every part of the song - from vocals, to lyrics, to specific instruments. I love your emotion when something like this song brings that out.
This song always brings me to tears. Had a point in my life that mirrors what Peter is singing. Unfortunately, there was no Kate to comfort and encourage me.
@@williamgreco3046 me also. every single time. i didn't have kate bush, but i was fortunate enough to have the love and support of my wonderful wife. we're coming up on 20 years of marriage.
Matthew Perry said this was his song. When he was very sick in the hospital several years ago, his family played it while he was unconscious. It was also played at his funeral several weeks ago 😢
May God bless you. I'm am sure that everyone here reading your post wishes you the best. That's how we roll here. We ARE family. Be well and don't give up!
@@floyd2222 it was released in 86 so that was mid 80's. The song is aimed at the finical troubles the UK was in during the 70's and early 80's. Mainly the Winter of Discontent, 3 day working weeks, blackouts and the fall out from the miners strikes.
"Don't Give Up" has always touched my heart but more so now than ever. My wife and I went to hospital yesterday for our 20 week baby checks, but sadly baby had died. You guys reacting to it on the same day we received such sad news, feels like a message of kindness and support to us. I know you don't know us but it's the little things we find strength in to keep going. Thank you for all that you do.
This song got me through my friend dying of cancer as well as my own cancer treatment. I'll never know why I got through it and she did not 😔💔. But thank you for choosing this song, I think it's really helped a lot of people. Two musical geniuses in one song.. can't get much better than that.
I played this song along with others to keep my head and attitude positive as I battled a kidney transplant journey and a heart bypass. It keeps me going, along with Elton John's "I'm Still Standing."
@@seanswinton6242 It's amazing, the power of music and it's ability to heal the mind, even when the body is going through such horrible times. I'm still standing is a great one, too.
This is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written. After I got diagnosed with a life altering illness, I got in my car, turned on the radio and this song was playing. It was what I needed to hear at the time and although I’m not deeply religious, I couldn’t help but think out of all the songs out there, this was the one playing - and it was playing just for me!
This song makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME since I was 14 or 15 years old (I'm 50 now). This song will always remind me of the 1st time I ever heard it, my older brother played it for me when I was really depressed. He sat me down in his room, a couple candles, he put the headphones on me and he left me alone there to listen to this song. It was the best way he could think to express this message to me. I will never forget this moment. This song has been said to have saved many people's lives. ❤ That bassist is Tony Levin. He's incredible and has his very own sound.
@@sweetgeorgieboy4342 Oh, I do, since the day I was born and always will. Thank you for saying that. I can tell you felt how special that moment was for me and still is. ❤️
Peter and Kate are both UK artists. This song was written in response to the huge social upheavals taking place in the UK during the 1980’s. A time of mass unemployment, the end of a job for life and many men thrown on the scrapheap. My Dad was one of them so this song means a lot to me. Thanks for playing it guys x
The very first song written by a 14 yr old Kate Bush is "the man with a child in his eyes" . Once you hear it and realize that was her very first? You will then know that she is beyond next level. She studied with Mime for years just so that she could physically express her music. Must react to the 90's masterpiece Sensual World. In Fact that whole record is just epic. The fretless bass work is so amazing. Kate loves the bass and gives the instrument total freedom in her work.
To this day, I remember watching Kate Bush in a spakly jumpsuit perform "The Man with a Child in His Eyes" live, on Saturday Night Live, back in the early 70s. She was sitting on the top of the piano, accompanied by Paul Shaeffer, playing, along with a backing track, and it was amazing. I had never heard of her before. I was a complete Kate Bush fan from there, and nearly 50 years later, I still am! Hopefully Rob Squad will play and react to it!
That was not the first song she ever wrote, she started writing and composing songs from age 11. It was one of the first songs she professionally recorded though, because of David Gilmour, who presented Kate to EMI, a music production company in London at the age of 15.
One of the things in the video that goes mostly unnoticed is the image the the sun in the background. It goes from full to eclipsed to full again, following the emotions of the song.
You guys should do Peter’s song In Your Eyes, but specifically the live version from the Secret World Live concert. It is life changing and very distinct from the studio version.
The transition of the Moon across the disc of the Sun in the background just paces the song perfectly. It's hard to convey the impact that this beautiful song has had on so many people, but the tears in Amber's eyes said it right.
From a purely technical point of view, the greenscreen effect hasn't quite aged that well. But from the artistic side... the whole composition of the video, the background, the two artists changing position with their lines... it is almost as perfect as the song itself is.
These are very two theatrical artists. They are exquisite together because they play off one another's emotions perfectly. One of the most beautiful duets ever.
I saw it! When her voice kicked in, the loving glance he gave his wife. Very inspiring in these times. The words in this song should be heard by every loved one.
I can't hear this song without crying. I only found out recently that it's about the Great Depression. To me it's a song that crosses all boundaries of time, age, race, religion, etc. It's a song we can all relate to because we've all needed someone to say "Don't give up" to us❤
I had never heard this song before, and didn't know it was about the Great Depression, but halfway through it brought me memories of reading The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck. Thanks for sharing that info!
I love the imagery of the video. Yes the darkness comes in life, the eclipse, but it also fades. May take a while but the darkness always fades. My favorite bit about the video shoot is Peter Gabriel said there are worst ways to spend the day than hugging Kate Bush.
Growing up in the U.K. in the 80’s, this was the song of the time of my life. So beautiful. I adore both Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel. This was a match made in heaven.
As you listen to more Peter Gabriel you will start to see how these two artists fit together. Both are from the same genre of music. You mentioned how the intro and outro "sounded so Kate Bush", yet the song is written by Peter Gabriel. Inspired by Depression era photos and focused on the economic hardship at the time, Gabriel wrote the song from an American country/roots point of view. Is initial choice to sing the second part was Dolly Parton, but when she turned him down he brought in his friend, Kate Bush. The rest is history.
Having known this song SO well for decades (see wot I did there?) it's only recently that I read about the alternate timeline where Dolly Parton accepted the offer... and truly, honestly, I just can't imagine that world at all... omg, a world without this version and this video, that's too awful to contemplate, even though I love Dolly too...
I've heard the song before, but never seen this video before. The power of seeing them embracing each other is stunning and adds so much to the message and the song.'
This song has gotten me thru many hard times and feelings of depression whenever it flares up. For some reason, it’s always dusty, and my eyes water whenever I hear this song
Song breaks my heart. Loved it since it was released; took on deeper meaning when I was laid off a few years back, with wife, kids, and mortgage weighing on me. Kate’s repeated pleas were hard to hear without breaking down.
This is such a beautiful duet between two powerful and unique artists. The song is sad and sorrowful, yet also manages to uplift and inspire. A testimony to Peter Gabriel's great songwriting.
Iconic song! Saw him in concert back in the day. The line-up? Tracy Chapman, Peter Gabriel, Sting and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (80s Amnesty Concert in Philadelphia) Other favorite Gabriel tracks: Biko, Shock The Monkey, Solsbury Hill, Sledgehammer, In Your Eyes, Big Time...ah, don't get me started. Great reaction. Enjoy, y'all!
I loved your reaction to this, Jay and Amber. Peter Gabriel wrote this song after watching a documentary about The Great Depression in America, originally he thought that Dolly Parton would sing the other part but she wasn't available so, he asked Kate Bush whom he knew well and I for one think that she was the perfect choice to sing this duet.
Thank you so much for getting to this, guys! This means a great deal to me. I came out of a mental breakdown in 2020/2021 and this song perfectly describes the rock that my wife was for me when I was at my worst. She kept me afloat and I can never truly repay her for that. I can now say I am better now than I have ever been in my entire life and we just found out last week that we are expecting our first child. Proof if you found the one, you’ll be just fine and will get through anything! Love you guys!
These two grew up near each other and met and influenced each other for years. The Kate Bush Documentary is really great at talking about this connection.
This inspirational song has literally saved the lives of people who felt they had hit rock bottom with no escape. As per many reported comments - "Don't Give Up" has given them the strength to power through their depression to a better life perspective.
Hi, you two! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here (still currently in Thailand... for now). I'm so happy to see you reacting to this video. I think I may have suggested it before. You should definitely look into Peter Gabriel a lot more. This one is more Peter than Kate, as he wrote and produced it. The video was created by Godley and Creme, formerly of 10CC. Æx 🙏
It's a moving experience more than just a casual listen. Peter Gabriel's anguished, heart rending vocals and Kate bush's reassuring plaintive pleading to carry on hits you hard . Me anyway!!!! Both have absolute stellar voices and meld so well here. Brilliant choreographic staging,which you feel Kate had a major hand in knowing her background. Absollutely brilliant
Peter Gabriel did this song at Live Aid. Kate wasn’t available so he did it with Tracy Chapman; it was incredible, and you guys owe it to yourselves to check it out 😎x
Gabriel is such an incredible songwriter. Kate Bush was a perfect choice for this. The version of this song from Secret World Live with Paula Cole is also really good. Its interesting that the strong voice is the male portion but the strong person is the woman's voice.
It is such a beautiful duet. This was already a moving song. It took on more meaning after my husband died suddenly from massive heart failure and he LOVED Kate Bush, so it was doubly hard to hear. Next, I heard Matthew Perry reference it in an interview and it became more meaningful. Then, they played it at his funeral. 😢 From a podcast with Tom Power: When asked what music might be on a hypothetical soundtrack for his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, Perry confidently told Power, "''Don't Give Up.' Listen to this song when you get home, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. I don't know if you've heard it as it was a long time ago but it's beautiful." In the interview I watched, Matthew even described how they filmed it with just the two of them hugging and the camera moving around them etc. I'll never see this the same way I originally did when it came out.
You definitely should check out Kate's song 'Moments Of Pleasure', a song about people she lost; it's absolutely incredible. And from Peter Gabriel, 'Lay Your Hands On Me', 'Wallflower', and 'My Body Is A Cage' are amazing songs.
I love this song when I first saw that Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush was going to sing together I was excited I had already listened to these artists on their own years earlier this song is on Peter Gabriel's album called so it came out i n 1986 a few months before my 23 birthday and Amber this album contains your song Sledgehammer I hope you enjoy it
A true under appreciated MASTERPIECE! This song never fails to leave me teary eyed thinking about having that kind of support when you've lost everything and are losing the essence of who you are!
Both these artists have very strong and individual voices that could easily have overwhelmed the other but what's really impressive is how they managed to convey so much emotion while showing so much restraint with their voices, especially when they're accompanied by so little instrumentation.
I've never really had a tear listening to this song. But girl, watching you tear up, got mine going. Beautiful song indeed. Put two great together, and this is what you get. Lots of love, and good thoughts going out to you and your family. Love your reactions, best out there for sure! Keep up the great work! Oh, and thank you
I was left a quadriplegic back in 87 from a dirtbike crash. I was in month 6 or 7 out of 8 in hospital/rehab. My sister and brother-in-law brought a tape of this and put it on my Walkman with headphones. I'm still here after 35 years of many downs but enough ups to keep me from giving up, Hearing this cuts deep, but it reminds me of the gift of hearing it from them. Both warm and wrenching.
Thanks for sharing your story. I’m sure you’ve inspired many in your life.
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for you.
A song can really change our lives. Me it was David Bowie's Heroes. Thanks for sharing. You are such a strong person.
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Had a car accident in 89 that left me a para..I totally get it!
Elton John says this song literally saved his life when he was struggling with drug addiction. It’s probably saved many more too it’s so powerful ❤
I think Matthew Perry said that also
Are you purposefully leaving out half of what he said? He said Kate Bush saved his life with that song.
@@bunjijumper5345as a massive Kate bush fan, no I’m not purposefully leaving out her name. Geez!
This song has saved a lot of lives, including mine
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This is one of the best duet collaborations that was made.
Second to Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli...LOVE Gabriel for half a century too...
Yes! Absolutely it is. I agree.
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For you its second.
I totaly agree!
I’ve tried watching a few other “first time hearing…” channels, and the rest of them don’t come close to you two. You listen to every part of the song - from vocals, to lyrics, to specific instruments. I love your emotion when something like this song brings that out.
This song always brings me to tears. Had a point in my life that mirrors what Peter is singing. Unfortunately, there was no Kate to comfort and encourage me.
Be strong, brother. I've been there, too. I didn't have a Kate Bush, either. One step at a time. Love ya, Brother.
Me too
When times get rough you can forback on us
Also went through the same, this song has help me through a lot of hard times.
@@williamgreco3046 me also. every single time. i didn't have kate bush, but i was fortunate enough to have the love and support of my wonderful wife. we're coming up on 20 years of marriage.
Matthew Perry said this was his song. When he was very sick in the hospital several years ago, his family played it while he was unconscious. It was also played at his funeral several weeks ago 😢
Kate Bush also sings French vocals on the chorus for PETER GABRIEL's "GAMES WITHOUT FRONTIERS"
That’s a great song too.
I didn’t know that! I love that song!
Also those screechy "not one of us!" bits
And No Self Control on the same album.
It is supposed to be french but her pronunciation is awful
I am fighting cancer, and this song has helped me so much during this time. Thank you for covering it, I just love your channel.
Wishing you ALL the strength, love & support in your fight!
Lots love to you from UK. I really wish you all the best
I've been where you are recently , bless you
May God bless you. I'm am sure that everyone here reading your post wishes you the best. That's how we roll here. We ARE family. Be well and don't give up!
Don't give up buddy! You got this ❤
Gabriel's such a legend. From the early days of Genesis to even today. He's incredibly creative and unique.
this song was released during the recession in the early 1980s.... people were losing their jobs, homes... everything...
@@floyd2222 it was released in 86 so that was mid 80's. The song is aimed at the finical troubles the UK was in during the 70's and early 80's. Mainly the Winter of Discontent, 3 day working weeks, blackouts and the fall out from the miners strikes.
@@CliffordRutley I was just thinking about that... how many men feeling worthless, families displaced and broken up.
Kate is a legend too and I believe one of the newest members of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
Was!
"Don't Give Up" has always touched my heart but more so now than ever. My wife and I went to hospital yesterday for our 20 week baby checks, but sadly baby had died. You guys reacting to it on the same day we received such sad news, feels like a message of kindness and support to us. I know you don't know us but it's the little things we find strength in to keep going. Thank you for all that you do.
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I'm so sorry you lost your baby😢 prayers for you both it's so sad love from Australia
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This song got me through my friend dying of cancer as well as my own cancer treatment. I'll never know why I got through it and she did not 😔💔. But thank you for choosing this song, I think it's really helped a lot of people.
Two musical geniuses in one song.. can't get much better than that.
I played this song along with others to keep my head and attitude positive as I battled a kidney transplant journey and a heart bypass. It keeps me going, along with Elton John's "I'm Still Standing."
@@seanswinton6242 It's amazing, the power of music and it's ability to heal the mind, even when the body is going through such horrible times. I'm still standing is a great one, too.
Sean, it’s funny you mention Elton, he credits this song with saving him
This is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written. After I got diagnosed with a life altering illness, I got in my car, turned on the radio and this song was playing. It was what I needed to hear at the time and although I’m not deeply religious, I couldn’t help but think out of all the songs out there, this was the one playing - and it was playing just for me!
I don't know you, but I hope your doing well and please don't give up.
Amen! God definitely played that for you ❤ I hope you are keeping strong!
@@davecollins6122Thank you and I will never give up. Life truly is a blessing, and way too short. I hope you’re doing well also 😊
@@larry2569I truly felt looked after that day. Thank you for your kind words 😊 And yes, mostly keeping strong, but some days are better than others! 😊
This song makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME since I was 14 or 15 years old (I'm 50 now). This song will always remind me of the 1st time I ever heard it, my older brother played it for me when I was really depressed. He sat me down in his room, a couple candles, he put the headphones on me and he left me alone there to listen to this song. It was the best way he could think to express this message to me. I will never forget this moment. This song has been said to have saved many people's lives. ❤
That bassist is Tony Levin. He's incredible and has his very own sound.
Me too I’m 49 and I can’t hear it without so much emotion coursing through me ,it’s heartbreakingly beautiful
What a loving Bro! You're very lucky to have someone like that - cherish him
Tony Levin
@@sweetgeorgieboy4342 Oh, I do, since the day I was born and always will. Thank you for saying that. I can tell you felt how special that moment was for me and still is. ❤️
@@sweetgeorgieboy4342Thanks for saying it. Exactly what I thought.
Peter and Kate are both UK artists. This song was written in response to the huge social upheavals taking place in the UK during the 1980’s. A time of mass unemployment, the end of a job for life and many men thrown on the scrapheap. My Dad was one of them so this song means a lot to me.
Thanks for playing it guys x
Still resonates now. In the midlands and yorkshire lots of jobs but poor job opportunities. Dead end streets...
Well said, Sir.... 😉
Yes, as a child of the 80’s this song is IT.
Thrilled y'all reacted to this wonderful song! 😊 I think Jay has finally seen why many of us adore Kate Bush.
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Y'all are getting as teary-eyed as I am even having heard this tune a million times.
Kate Bush certified gold since 1978❤
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Kate’s just been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. High time, too.
You know, sometimes, you need to be held. No matter how strong you are.
This is one of the truest comments i've ever read on youtube.. period.
“STEAM” by Peter Gabriel… IS THE JAM!
The very first song written by a 14 yr old Kate Bush is "the man with a child in his eyes" . Once you hear it and realize that was her very first? You will then know that she is beyond next level. She studied with Mime for years just so that she could physically express her music. Must react to the 90's masterpiece Sensual World. In Fact that whole record is just epic. The fretless bass work is so amazing. Kate loves the bass and gives the instrument total freedom in her work.
Great suggestion ❤
She is amazing 😊
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Beautiful song from a beautiful musical Genius, when you hear it it's hard to believe she was only 14 when she wrote it.
To this day, I remember watching Kate Bush in a spakly jumpsuit perform "The Man with a Child in His Eyes" live, on Saturday Night Live, back in the early 70s. She was sitting on the top of the piano, accompanied by Paul Shaeffer, playing, along with a backing track, and it was amazing. I had never heard of her before. I was a complete Kate Bush fan from there, and nearly 50 years later, I still am! Hopefully Rob Squad will play and react to it!
That was not the first song she ever wrote, she started writing and composing songs from age 11. It was one of the first songs she professionally recorded though, because of David Gilmour, who presented Kate to EMI, a music production company in London at the age of 15.
Wow didn't know that
One of the things in the video that goes mostly unnoticed is the image the the sun in the background. It goes from full to eclipsed to full again, following the emotions of the song.
You guys should do Peter’s song In Your Eyes, but specifically the live version from the Secret World Live concert. It is life changing and very distinct from the studio version.
There are several amazing reactions you can do from that concert. Shaking the Tree is also amazing.
It’s jaw-dropping
Yes, a wonderful version.
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This will easily become one of their favorite videos ever. Peter's love of world music shines in this video 💕
This song and This Woman’s Work are heart wrenchingly beautiful.
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I KNEW this would be a surprise for you.
*There's not a person on Earth who doesn't need this song from time to time.*
Peter Gabriel's "So" Album is stupendous, this track is actually after Sledgehammer on the album.
The transition of the Moon across the disc of the Sun in the background just paces the song perfectly. It's hard to convey the impact that this beautiful song has had on so many people, but the tears in Amber's eyes said it right.
Yes! I wonder how many people notice the eclipse taking place behind them and think about what it might mean.
I saw this video at least 20 times before I noticed the eclipse. I was alway frozen on Peter’s and Kate’s faces
@@crazyfingers19 Yes, I didn't notice for at least a couple of times, and even then it wasn't until half-way through :~)
From a purely technical point of view, the greenscreen effect hasn't quite aged that well.
But from the artistic side... the whole composition of the video, the background, the two artists changing position with their lines... it is almost as perfect as the song itself is.
Peter Gabriel's "So" is an album that NEVER gets old. It's one that I revisit often. There's not one bad song on it.
So many peoples lives have been saved because of this song.
Amber is such a tender-hearted person. No surprise she ended up with such a nice guy.
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Gabriel's flip to falsetto as he sings "keep my eyes down below" is just magical.
Magic song magic voices ,, a keeper for sure.
Two icons, one beautiful collaboration! Have always loved this! I'd also recommend Gabriel's "Red Rain" next.
Live version is pretty good!
Fun fact: Gabriel originally wanted to record this with Dolly Parton, but she said no.
I second a Red Rain review.
One of the world's most beautiful songs, makes me cry every time.
These are very two theatrical artists. They are exquisite together because they play off one another's emotions perfectly. One of the most beautiful duets ever.
This song and In your eyes make me so emotional. Just sublime.
I saw it! When her voice kicked in, the loving glance he gave his wife. Very inspiring in these times. The words in this song should be heard by every loved one.
Tears, tears, tears.
So beautiful.
Gabiel's raspiness matched with Kate's ethereal voice... outstanding
It's been a minute since I heard this song or saw the video. Great reaction to one of my favorite duets, ever.
This song is absolutely one of a kind.......
I can't hear this song without crying. I only found out recently that it's about the Great Depression. To me it's a song that crosses all boundaries of time, age, race, religion, etc. It's a song we can all relate to because we've all needed someone to say "Don't give up" to us❤
I had never heard this song before, and didn't know it was about the Great Depression, but halfway through it brought me memories of reading The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck. Thanks for sharing that info!
Ots not about the great depression,its about unemployment in Britain in the eighties
@@makeasylumsgreatagain864that hers government
nothing to do with anything american including the great depression it was about the uk where both of these artists are from
When my Dad was in the Gulf in 91' this was played by British forces radio, and I was in bits!!
Stellar! One word is all you need for this!
I've loved this song forever, thanks for reminding me of it.
This song was played at Matthew Perry funeral and he said in his book that it was special to him. Just that alone makes me cry.
I got the album So when it was released for the song Sledgehammer. 11 year old me was shocked to find out Don't Give Up became his favorite song.
I love the imagery of the video. Yes the darkness comes in life, the eclipse, but it also fades. May take a while but the darkness always fades.
My favorite bit about the video shoot is Peter Gabriel said there are worst ways to spend the day than hugging Kate Bush.
Growing up in the U.K. in the 80’s, this was the song of the time of my life. So beautiful.
I adore both Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel. This was a match made in heaven.
As you listen to more Peter Gabriel you will start to see how these two artists fit together. Both are from the same genre of music. You mentioned how the intro and outro "sounded so Kate Bush", yet the song is written by Peter Gabriel. Inspired by Depression era photos and focused on the economic hardship at the time, Gabriel wrote the song from an American country/roots point of view. Is initial choice to sing the second part was Dolly Parton, but when she turned him down he brought in his friend, Kate Bush. The rest is history.
Having known this song SO well for decades (see wot I did there?) it's only recently that I read about the alternate timeline where Dolly Parton accepted the offer... and truly, honestly, I just can't imagine that world at all... omg, a world without this version and this video, that's too awful to contemplate, even though I love Dolly too...
One of the best duets and best videos ever. Thanks for the nice reaction.
Their voices work so well together
Jay & Amber, you'll love Peter's "Games Without Frontiers" and "Big Time"!!!!
🎶It's a knockout🎶
"Jeux... sans frontieres..."
That was beautiful.
Absolutely one of my fave duets of the last 60 years. Cheers All.
This ong still hits me after 37 years
I've heard the song before, but never seen this video before. The power of seeing them embracing each other is stunning and adds so much to the message and the song.'
In my opinion, one of the greatest duets of all time. Such a perfect reminder that there's a place where we belong.
This song has gotten me thru many hard times and feelings of depression whenever it flares up.
For some reason, it’s always dusty, and my eyes water whenever I hear this song
Song breaks my heart. Loved it since it was released; took on deeper meaning when I was laid off a few years back, with wife, kids, and mortgage weighing on me. Kate’s repeated pleas were hard to hear without breaking down.
This is such a beautiful duet between two powerful and unique artists. The song is sad and sorrowful, yet also manages to uplift and inspire. A testimony to Peter Gabriel's great songwriting.
Iconic song! Saw him in concert back in the day. The line-up? Tracy Chapman, Peter Gabriel, Sting and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (80s Amnesty Concert in Philadelphia) Other favorite Gabriel tracks: Biko, Shock The Monkey, Solsbury Hill, Sledgehammer, In Your Eyes, Big Time...ah, don't get me started. Great reaction. Enjoy, y'all!
Is that the one tracy chapman sang this song with him?
I loved your reaction to this, Jay and Amber. Peter Gabriel wrote this song after watching a documentary about The Great Depression in America, originally he thought that Dolly Parton would sing the other part but she wasn't available so, he asked Kate Bush whom he knew well and I for one think that she was the perfect choice to sing this duet.
It is definitely Dolly"s range!
This was my introduction to Kate. Such a well-written, healing song.
@@elebenty5709 Kate Bush is an excellent artist, you should check out some of her stuff, Jay and Amber have reacted to a few of her songs on here.
Thank you so much for getting to this, guys! This means a great deal to me. I came out of a mental breakdown in 2020/2021 and this song perfectly describes the rock that my wife was for me when I was at my worst. She kept me afloat and I can never truly repay her for that. I can now say I am better now than I have ever been in my entire life and we just found out last week that we are expecting our first child. Proof if you found the one, you’ll be just fine and will get through anything! Love you guys!
A very beautiful collaboration between two beautiful artists. They compliment each other so well. Glad you reacted to this one.
These two grew up near each other and met and influenced each other for years. The Kate Bush Documentary is really great at talking about this connection.
2 of my favourite voices ever! This song is so beautiful and it’s helped so many people. ❤
When she chimes in with dont give up, it sends chills down my body, amazing great chills
This inspirational song has literally saved the lives of people who felt they had hit rock bottom with no escape. As per many reported comments - "Don't Give Up" has given them the strength to power through their depression to a better life perspective.
Hi, you two! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here (still currently in Thailand... for now). I'm so happy to see you reacting to this video. I think I may have suggested it before. You should definitely look into Peter Gabriel a lot more. This one is more Peter than Kate, as he wrote and produced it. The video was created by Godley and Creme, formerly of 10CC. Æx 🙏
Kate is also on Gabriel's Games Without Frontiers
probably an even more relevant song these days. fantastic review, nailed it !!
Everybody… “nooooo don’t stop it there!!!” 😂
It's a moving experience more than just a casual listen. Peter Gabriel's anguished, heart rending vocals and Kate bush's reassuring plaintive pleading to carry on hits you hard . Me anyway!!!! Both have absolute stellar voices and meld so well here. Brilliant choreographic staging,which you feel Kate had a major hand in knowing her background. Absollutely brilliant
This song is incredible and wow, so powerful and just an all timer....
cool opposites in this. his strong voice singing about being vulnerable and her soft angelic voice being strong for someone
This one always brings out the emotions, so beautiful.
Peter Gabriel did this song at Live Aid. Kate wasn’t available so he did it with Tracy Chapman; it was incredible, and you guys owe it to yourselves to check it out 😎x
This was played as a tribute to Matthew Perry ❤️
RIP, Matthew Perry! 😪❤
Gabriel is such an incredible songwriter. Kate Bush was a perfect choice for this. The version of this song from Secret World Live with Paula Cole is also really good. Its interesting that the strong voice is the male portion but the strong person is the woman's voice.
I prefer the live version, it's amazing!
Love Peter and Kate - they are both brilliant artists.
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I saw Peter Gabriel a few weeks at The American Airlines Center...UNREAL!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for doing this song...been waiting forever! Thanks
So beautiful a track, simply perfection.
It is such a beautiful duet. This was already a moving song. It took on more meaning after my husband died suddenly from massive heart failure and he LOVED Kate Bush, so it was doubly hard to hear. Next, I heard Matthew Perry reference it in an interview and it became more meaningful. Then, they played it at his funeral. 😢
From a podcast with Tom Power:
When asked what music might be on a hypothetical soundtrack for his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, Perry confidently told Power, "''Don't Give Up.' Listen to this song when you get home, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. I don't know if you've heard it as it was a long time ago but it's beautiful."
In the interview I watched, Matthew even described how they filmed it with just the two of them hugging and the camera moving around them etc. I'll never see this the same way I originally did when it came out.
You definitely should check out Kate's song 'Moments Of Pleasure', a song about people she lost; it's absolutely incredible. And from Peter Gabriel, 'Lay Your Hands On Me', 'Wallflower', and 'My Body Is A Cage' are amazing songs.
I love this song when I first saw that Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush was going to sing together I was excited I had already listened to these artists on their own years earlier this song is on Peter Gabriel's album called so it came out i n 1986 a few months before my 23 birthday and Amber this album contains your song Sledgehammer I hope you enjoy it
My all-time favorite artist : Kate Bush ❤❤❤
A true under appreciated MASTERPIECE! This song never fails to leave me teary eyed thinking about having that kind of support when you've lost everything and are losing the essence of who you are!
Both these artists have very strong and individual voices that could easily have overwhelmed the other but what's really impressive is how they managed to convey so much emotion while showing so much restraint with their voices, especially when they're accompanied by so little instrumentation.
I've always loved this song. Having heard it was played at Matthew Perry's funeral, I now cry when I hear it. It's so powerful x
I was Already crying...that just burst the dam
❤ Love this so much! Thank you to everyone for your beautiful life stories. Stay strong! ❤❤❤
One of the greatest songs ever written from one of my very favourite albums
I'm so glad you guys finally reacted to this beautiful song ,thank you 🙂
Notice how the sun gently rises during the song.
Love them together and separately
In 1986, this was iconic, that pairing, great piece!
Kate's diction is so clear and precise, it's pretty spectacular. Unusual combination I would have thought had I not heard it already..
One of the best Peter Gabriel vocal performances. Love this song.
I've never really had a tear listening to this song.
But girl, watching you tear up, got mine going.
Beautiful song indeed. Put two great together, and this is what you get.
Lots of love, and good thoughts going out to you and your family. Love your reactions, best out there for sure! Keep up the great work! Oh, and thank you
One of my absolute favorites. SO was an amazing album. Full of feels.
So glad you liked this one. This song gets me every time.