I was watching a show, don’t know what it was, an interview show, and all the host kept asking Johnny was, was how was it was like playing with BLAH. And Johnny said, you know, I do have some hits myself. It was so horrible to watch, but he was pretty gracious.
Nothing better than moving the coffee table out of the way, and putting this song on nice and loud, with the lights down low and dancing with my bride of 30 years. It just doesn't get any better.
Song makes me cry now. Used to be so fun. But I lost my girl 4 years ago after being side by side for 31 years. Since I was 18. Still its a wonderful and beautiful song. I wish you and your girl a hundred more years my friend. Nothing like being with your true love. Your soulmate.
Played this at our wedding in 81. Favorite lyric in this beautiful song is "You're the one I thought I'd never find". He died in 2019. But we had 38 beautiful years. God Bless. ❤
i honestly think this is why relationships don't last as long as they used to. when music like this was around couple's listened to it and fell in love all over again. music is so important. it ignites the flame that was slowly dying. I will always listen to this music.
it is true, what you say...it has kept me feeling very much in love with my man, even thru the times when I thought I was ready to hang it all up and walk away...love is a great personal investment, in my opinion, and after 20+ years there's a whole lot to lose if that investment is allowed to slip away...nope! I am in it for the long haul and no matter what we've seen or been thru, I wouldn't trade it for the world, and I definitely WOULD do it all again.
Kinda got choked up at your reply. True words have never been spoken, today's people change partners more than they change underwear and sleep around not caring who they hurt!
I’m 25 and can’t stand today’s music. But Dean Martin and Bob Crosby, the four tops and the four seasons, beatles and beach boys, eagles and CCR. These are my tunes. I grew up listening to kono 101.1. What use to be the oldies station in my area. Now they play more 80s and 90s stuff. IMO that’s when rock and roll started on the down beat. Same with country. That died in ‘05.
We're a year apart and I was playing it at 12 and 13 years old , I was so serious about Sandy . I still remember her name ! Because this song was only about her .
Amen! And, we all yearn for those happier, gentler, magical times. Sadly, we can only look behind where we came from but never go back - through music such as this.
@Krodork Exactly... don't know how many arguments I've gotten into with children; saying part of the fun on road trips is everyone listening & singing along... ( only classics) Kids nowadays only listening to crap.
I’m not old enough to be married but this song. I have never. Ever. Cried over a song so much in my entire life. This song. My dad used to sing this to me every night before bed and we would slow dance together. And I remember having to stand up on my bed so that I’d be tall enough to hug him. And now this song just means so much to me. I grew up with this song. Hearing it for the first time in probably about ten years really just hit me like a sack of bricks. I hope one day I can sing this to whomever I get married to and make it an even more special song
Huge hugs my dad used to dance with me when I was little and he would sing this too. He now has dementia and sometimes thinks I'm my mom...we do not look alike I look like Dad
This was played during our wedding in August 1977, after all these years when this song is played the years fade and my wife looks the same as she did that day she said I do. Forty years later she still gets to me and I will always love this song!
I'm crying. So many memories of my childhood life with all my older friends and family living on the Hopi reservation isn't easy. But it was so peaceful long ago. MAY THE GREAT SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL ALWAYS
Slow dancing with my sweetheart at junior high dances in 1978. This was one of our favorites. So many years ago but, when I listen to this song, I'm instantly back in that dark gymnasium with her in my arms again. Puts a lump in my throat thinking about those magical moments. I'll never forget you CR.🥰
There will never be another Johnny Rivers. He had an influence on us all who grew up in that time, and he is the real deal. Such talent and faithful to his roots. He made history and i hope he lives forever. Thank you Johnny.
I'm sorry for your loss. At the time this song was popular, my high school sweetheart was killed in an accident. Makes me think of him sometimes and my first year at the university. God bless you.❤
+Todd Willis My thoughts are with you. I could not imagine what you are going through, but please know there are people that are thinking of you. God Bless.
A Cuban friend once told me Time is a cruel thing,Wow what a statement,it becomes more and more relevant with every decade that goes by,beautiful memories but our time is fading fast,wish we could go back for just one day !!!!
My husband had this song dedicated to me when we were dating. We were both 25/26 and lived with our parents trying to get our life back, so we had no where to go to be alone without families staring at us. We found an old empty lot close to his house, and we would talk about our future together. We eventually got married and then tragedy struck, he was killed 6 months later! This song is so very special to me!
I had a vision that I would meet a girl and dance to this song with her. 10 years or so later I told my future wife that this was my favorite song and it ended up being our song at our wedding... still going strong 31 years later.
This song helped save my marriage once when we were having problems. We had a date night and ended up dancing to this song. It has a special place in my heart forever more.
I T-O-TA-L-L-Y AGREE!!!!!!! I WAS A TEENAGER WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT AND IT STILL HOLDS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY ❤ AND IT ALWAYS WILL FOREVER AND FOREVER!!!!!
Saw Johnny Rivers last night in Wilkes-Barre, PA. OMG, he still has it! One of the best Rock & Roll concerts I have been to in years. Brilliant composer, singer, guitarist and producers. He deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame far more than many others already in there.
Unfortunately, those chosen to be inducted into the hall of fame are required to have the right politics and social networks, as do those who receive oscars and nobel prizes. Johnny touches my heart every time I hear him sing.
@ Keith Curtis.... I saw him perform in Vegas, in 2004, I think it was. Absolutely Fabulous. ... he saved this particular Song for the Encore. Signed Autographs after the show, he was so gracious, kind,and genuine. I won't forget it.
Remember this song coming on while my girlfriend, my friend and his girlfriend were out in my Dads Custom Van in 77 in a snow storm. We were sitting in a Northern Illinois Forest Preserve when this came on. We actually got out of the Van and started Dancing in the parking lot. At that moment the snow ended and the Moon came out. Beautiful Scenery, Beautiful Girl and a Great song coming from the many speakers. Didn't matter that it was all of 15 degrees out.
Great Memory Gene M! It triggered one of mine.I was 15 making out with my first real girlfriend on top of a 10 foot snow pile in the middle of the Safeway parking lot! Her name was Stacey. And it was Winter 1972. Thanks for the mind trip Gene!
Me and my mama used to dance to this when I was a little girl. I would stand on the bed or on her feet and she’d rock me to the music. Best times of my life
I've been saying that for a few years. It's shameful that some acts have been inducted and Johnny Rivers still sits on the sideline. He will make it one day, I just hope he is alive to see it.
Sounds VERY 70ies!!!!!! And when I was in my country there was a radio station that only played old songs 70ies mainly. And it was the only station that Iistened to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this song, one of his best songs along with the poor side of town, I find it irritating that this song is not available on Spotify, at least I know it will always be here on UA-cam!
Big block 472 except for a couple songs. He made s career out of covering other artists material and reaping the rewards This song is good as well as secret agent man .i.just think his total body of work is overrated
Len Drury Like Linda Ronstadt, he made a killing covering other singer's songs. Like Linda Ronstadt, he had a lot of talent. Elvis and Sinatra also made a killing doing covers ("My Way" comes to mind). My issue is if you think he's highly overrated, why waste your time listening to this tune? If I don't particularly care for a performer, I will scroll through him/her. Just my two cents.
Friday night, in the school gym dancing in my socks with the guy I had a crush on. Life was so good. If only we could turn back time and relive all those wonderful moments.
If it gives you any hope they played it at my senior prom in 2014. They played this and another nice song called “could I have this dance” by Anne Murray
My wife lost her hearing three years ago due to tumors on her auditory nerves. Before she lost her hearing I could play this song, and she would come running from wherever she was in the house to dance with me.
That is the way it should be ! Sorry that your wife lost her hearing ! Have you tried blasting music through a powerful sound system,maybe she could feel the music through her feet !
Truly a beautiful song, and no one can sing it like Johnny Rivers. I remember dancing to this song at a high school dance when I was a sophmore and girls were still a magical mystery, soft, warm and they smelled SO good. Us guys were GUYS, girls were GIRLS, and we guys were very happy with that arrangement. Miss those days so much!!
My daughter who is getting married June 1, 2024 has pick this song as her slow dance song with her new husband. I’ve loved everything Johnny Rivers ever put out. So nice my daughter and future husband see it also
I see comments that Johnny should be in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of fame. I could not agree more. His body of work is amazing. Johnny has brought so many much joy. He is in my hall of fame for sure.
Bill Shaffer. Your Rock'nRoll Hall of fame is really all that matters. Karl Fisher is right , It's just a tourist attraction in Cleveland. It is not worthy of a second thought.
It's late at night And we're all alone Just the music on the radio No one's comin', No one's gonna telephone Just me and you And the lights down low And we're slow dancin', Swayin' to the music Slow dancin', Just me and my girl Slow dancin', Swayin' to the music No one else In the whole wide world Just you, girl And we just flow together When the lights are low Shadows dancin' All across the wall Music's playin' So soft and slow Rest of the world So far away and small When we're slow dancin', Swayin' to the music Slow dancin', Just me and my girl Slow dancin', Swayin' to the music No one else In the whole wide world Hold me, Oh, oh, oh, hold me No, never let me go As we dance together In the dark So much love In this heart of mine You whisper to me, Hold you tight You're the one I thought I'd never find Now we're slow dancin', Swayin' to the music Slow dancin', Just me and my girl Slow dancin', Swayin' to the music No one else In the whole wide world Slow dancin', Swayin' to the music Slow dancin', Just me and my girl Slow dancin', Swayin' to the music No one else In the whole wide world Whole wide world
One of my Dad's favorite artists. Listen to this numerous times in late '70s as a kid. Johnny Rivers' is a tremendous talent! This song says it all doesn't it? - Guy to girl... 🕺♥️💃
When my daughter was just a few months old it was hard to get her to fall asleep - every night I came home from work I sang this song to her to put her to sleep. Still some of the best nights of my life , rocking my beautiful baby girl to sleep with such a wonderful song . I'll always fondly remember that time of my life. They grow up so fast .
J.R. wasn't and isn't underrated. That's all in your head. You might say he's underplayed in 2018, because you don't here his music everyday, unless your looking for it. These songs go back a long time ago. the people that enjoyed these song years ago are slowly fading away. I wouldn't say he isn't gaining new fans but not like fifty years ago. Times change.
My childhood was in the 70’s and oh what life was then! Just beautiful and life was amazing. Not like today. The music is garbage! I grew up in the greatest era and would not trade it for what today has become!
Jeremy Sicat: Totally agree with you Jeremy......we had a great variety of music......dancing close to the one we (thought) we loved!! LOL Wonderful memories and you are right....what a life then - I love reminiscing about that time!!👍😊
I was 14 in the late summer of 1977 🌈. Elvis Presley just died and I remember this now classic came out right before that 💖 ......looking back now as a 57 year old man, touching to my soul 🔔
Mega hit at the old roller rink in 1977. The world was a lot better place when I was a kid, at least mass culture was definitely a hell of a lot better.
Oh yea. I agree. The times were better in the 80's when I was a kid. So I can bet it was good in the 70's. It was ok in the 90's. But the 2000's, it seems like people don't care about anyone but themselves and it's only gotten worst in the last 5-10 years. Man I wish people would be like back then. Life was so much simplier and better back then.
+LittleSlim78 I was born in 1990, and growing up in the 90's and 2000's, I can certainly attest that people have become MUCH more self centered and arrogant. My generation, hell, most Americans 40 and younger are extremely arrogant, and at times, very foolish and judgmental. I am fairly disgusted with how people behave in this era.
Caedus Decivus I actually think a lot of millenials are more polite than Gen Xers. Frankly, boomers are one of the worst, most spoiled generations ever. There are squads of old American men that have ludicrous insane views of the world. I think millenials are fine, other than their music is derivative and often, but not always, sucks. Same is true for their art. They are money grubbers, but that's nothing new and there's less money out there to chase. People are over-obsessed with their nothing electronics, but I don't think they are rude generally.
Good to know that there are at least a decent amount of people in my generation that have given a good impression. I suppose it depends on where we live, in some regard. I agree that the tech we have is a bit ridiculous; I've never bothered having a phone any more advanced than a flip phone; I don't have any reason to have computer capabilities on something I hardly use.
There were two Boomer groups, The first and the Echos. The Echoes were late 50s to 64 and we thought the earlier Boomers were nuts to. They went though the country and their lives like a scythe, running up prices on everything and leaving crumbs and such in their wake. There really are two groups of Millennials to, the first and second groups. Second group is in College now like my Daughter. Most book smart folks you will ever know and not a ounce of street smarts. But they do seem to be able to learn from their mistakes so we may be OK with them down the road. :)
Laurie Lynn...I love you so much...26 yrs. Later..we're finally SLOW DANCIN....together!! I couldn't love you anymore!!!!! We made it honey ... I'm so happy.. THANK YOU....
I've always loved this beautiful romantic song since I was a child Now it has significant meaning in my life. I've finally found the one I thought I'd never find!! Thank you Mr. Johnny Rivers!!!💕🙏💕💕
This song is the shit. I love it. Thanks Johnny Rivers for singing this song. And thanks to the person who posted the song on you tube. Very good quality sound. Thanks again.
Sorry for your loss Gary C, I lost my mom two years and 8 months ago, man she did like to hear Johnny Rivers sing, so listening to this song brings back a lot of memories for me, God I miss her so much.
How can this man not be in the Hall of Fame? An Icon of his time!
Get a grip, a membership approval at Sam's Club holds more relevance than that dump has since the early 90s
@@Aranck-kcnarA
Amen!!
I was watching a show, don’t know what it was, an interview show, and all the host kept asking Johnny was, was how was it was like playing with BLAH. And Johnny said, you know, I do have some hits myself. It was so horrible to watch, but he was pretty gracious.
You guess is as good as mine! I wonder why he’s not there to!
...this song is a cover version
Nothing better than moving the coffee table out of the way, and putting this song on nice and loud, with the lights down low and dancing with my bride of 30 years. It just doesn't get any better.
Agreed 1 million percent!
Song makes me cry now. Used to be so fun. But I lost my girl 4 years ago after being side by side for 31 years. Since I was 18. Still its a wonderful and beautiful song. I wish you and your girl a hundred more years my friend. Nothing like being with your true love. Your soulmate.
I hear ya bro😊
I did the same thing with my sweetie of 20 years and my heart was gushing open. So true nothing like it. Hold me! Don't ever let me go.
Envy in a good way
Played this at our wedding in 81. Favorite lyric in this beautiful song is "You're the one I thought I'd never find".
He died in 2019. But we had 38 beautiful years.
God Bless. ❤
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband of 56 years in 2023. These kind of songs brings the tears flowing.
Thank you for your comments. To all those that still have their special person please let them know each day how much you love them. ❤
Sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. Been married 53 years. Don't want to loose him. ❤❤❤
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I'm terribly sorry for your loss, I lost my husband of 23 years 9 months ago so I get where your coming from 😢. I wish you all the best hon ♥
My husband passed away almost 5 yrs ago and this was our song. 💔❤️ I played it for him a couple of days before he passed. I love our song.
I’m sorry for your loss. Your husband must be looking down upon you when this song is played.
What a beautiful story - perfect song for soul mates.
My college sweetheart and I LOVED the music of the 70's, but THIS SONG in particular always got us to the dance floor. The song still goes on…
i honestly think this is why relationships don't last as long as they used to. when music like this was around couple's listened to it and fell in love all over again. music is so important. it ignites the flame that was slowly dying. I will always listen to this music.
Based on the music I hear, there is little falling in love music that has been put out there lately. Thank God for our older stuff.
it is true, what you say...it has kept me feeling very much in love with my man, even thru the times when I thought I was ready to hang it all up and walk away...love is a great personal investment, in my opinion, and after 20+ years there's a whole lot to lose if that investment is allowed to slip away...nope! I am in it for the long haul and no matter what we've seen or been thru, I wouldn't trade it for the world, and I definitely WOULD do it all again.
Kinda got choked up at your reply. True words have never been spoken, today's people change partners more than they change underwear and sleep around not caring who they hurt!
I’m 25 and can’t stand today’s music. But Dean Martin and Bob Crosby, the four tops and the four seasons, beatles and beach boys, eagles and CCR. These are my tunes. I grew up listening to kono 101.1. What use to be the oldies station in my area. Now they play more 80s and 90s stuff. IMO that’s when rock and roll started on the down beat. Same with country. That died in ‘05.
Master Sheri ..excellent point 💖🔔
Why can’t we have talent like this now? Maybe the world would be a better place. Johnny, you’re a timeless classic.
You are so right. I love Johnny Rivers music and I will be 70 years yiunf tomorrow!! You have excellent taste in music.
Young!M
I’ll get it right. “.YOUNG,” 😂
I Agree Barb its sad what music has become.
So true 😊
Glad i was a teenager in the 70s
You and me both 😊
Me toooooooo...
Me also😊
Me too! And I listened to him! And today 15th May 2024 I'm listening to him after a long long time ❤
beautiful,peaceful song. I loved it age 12. Now I'm 54 and a grandma. Brings me to a simpler,happier time.
Hey 👋 how are you doing
We're a year apart and I was playing it at 12 and 13 years old , I was so serious about Sandy .
I still remember her name ! Because this song was only about her .
Yes me too. Much happier times. Loved this song 🎵 grew up listening to this music its beautiful
Amen! And, we all yearn for those happier, gentler, magical times. Sadly, we can only look behind where we came from but never go back - through music such as this.
January 1, 2020.
Have not heard this in about 40years......
Damn, do I miss my childhood of the 1970's.
Not this nightmare world of the 21st century.
Me too ! ! !
You're not alone ! ! !
@Krodork
Exactly... don't know how many arguments I've gotten into with children; saying part of the fun on road trips is everyone listening & singing along... ( only classics)
Kids nowadays only listening to crap.
WE were BLESSED...🍷❤😇
I'm 40 seems like people my age now are having the last of the great generations of 79,80s 90s younger people just have no idea
The most awesome music came out of the late '50s thru the early '80s. Glad I grew up thru that era. I sincerely miss it. 😢
I’m not old enough to be married but this song. I have never. Ever. Cried over a song so much in my entire life. This song. My dad used to sing this to me every night before bed and we would slow dance together. And I remember having to stand up on my bed so that I’d be tall enough to hug him. And now this song just means so much to me. I grew up with this song. Hearing it for the first time in probably about ten years really just hit me like a sack of bricks. I hope one day I can sing this to whomever I get married to and make it an even more special song
You must have work at Big Boy - 1980 John R. I remember. Pretend we are dancing.
Just keep the beautiful memories in your heart ❤
Huge hugs my dad used to dance with me when I was little and he would sing this too. He now has dementia and sometimes thinks I'm my mom...we do not look alike I look like Dad
I have a daughter, you have made my eyes leak!
Oh girl I hope so love the song too..
This song makes me nostalgic like no other. I love anything 70's. I never get tired of this song
I turned 10 years old in 1977 when this song came out, I heard this song on the radio back in 1977.
@@jamosh1967 I turned 7. And remember as a kid and loved it. That's why I was Married at 22.
Those sure were the best of times
I was 17 when this came out I remember listening to it then n loving it then n I still love it now it’s just a great song ❤❤❤😊😊
i was 11 in 77 it just takes me back
@@jamosh1967
This was played during our wedding in August 1977, after all these years when this song is played the years fade and my wife looks the same as she did that day she said I do. Forty years later she still gets to me and I will always love this song!
Sorry Man 🙏🙏🙌🤝🤝
Great story. I remember dancing in college with this girl that I dated. This song has special tender memories for me.
Thanks! The years have flown by but music can take us back to relive a memory!
the wife declarer this song as ours 1977
Thats so nice to hear
YES!!!! What an absolute timeless song!!! Fantastic vocals from Mr Rivers!!! ❤
It's amazing how a song can just take you back to such a sweet memory!
Just once in this lifetime I hope to dance to this with someone special some day ❤️
all good things come to those that wait....
You will and it'll be wonderful 🥰
Me too
Me too, I wish it could be with my first love but alas now she’s married to someone else.
I'm crying. So many memories of my childhood life with all my older friends and family living on the Hopi reservation isn't easy. But it was so peaceful long ago.
MAY THE GREAT SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL ALWAYS
Slow dancing with my sweetheart at junior high dances in 1978. This was one of our favorites. So many years ago but, when I listen to this song, I'm instantly back in that dark gymnasium with her in my arms again. Puts a lump in my throat thinking about those magical moments. I'll never forget you CR.🥰
fo shizzles McNizzles
who's CR?
@@hmackie6823 I think that if he wanted to say who, he would have! Mind your own business
Maybe he’ll find her
There will never be another Johnny Rivers. He had an influence on us all who grew up in that time, and he is the real deal. Such talent and faithful to his roots. He made history and i hope he lives forever. Thank you Johnny.
He’s not dead, you know. But is awesome.
I'm sorry for your loss. At the time this song was popular, my high school sweetheart was killed in an accident. Makes me think of him sometimes and my first year at the university. God bless you.❤
my wife passed on Monday and this was are wedding dance. This song is special.
+Todd Willis I'm so sorry~
+Todd Willis I hope that you made wonderful memories together. I'm so sorry....
+Todd Willis My thoughts are with you. I could not imagine what you are going through, but please know there are people that are thinking of you. God Bless.
+Todd Willis really sorry for your loss, this is a beautiful song to dance too.
+Todd Willis I'm sorry.
This is probably one of the best, but most forgotten love songs.
Radio sucks because I rarely hear it any more on their playlists. Oh, who cares anymore? We can hear it on our own!
Agreed!
thank i heart radio and there shitty playlists they ruined fm radio
John Hazlett Without a doubt! 😊❤
John Hazlett 😍😍
Released in 1977, this reached # 10 on the Billboard Top One Hundred Chart.
A Cuban friend once told me Time is a cruel thing,Wow what a statement,it becomes more and more relevant with every decade that goes by,beautiful memories but our time is fading fast,wish we could go back for just one day !!!!
My husband had this song dedicated to me when we were dating. We were both 25/26 and lived with our parents trying to get our life back, so we had no where to go to be alone without families staring at us. We found an old empty lot close to his house, and we would talk about our future together. We eventually got married and then tragedy struck, he
was killed 6 months later! This song is so very special to me!
MAY THE GREAT SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALWAYS
I'm so sorry. Prayers for you. I've been married for 33 yrs and I've been blessed to have that much time with my spouse.
I had a vision that I would meet a girl and dance to this song with her. 10 years or so later I told my future wife that this was my favorite song and it ended up being our song at our wedding... still going strong 31 years later.
I'm so sorry you hear this happen God bless u
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Johnny Rivers gave us allot of great songs that will never die. God Bless him & his family 7-17-21
Hey Linda 👋
Greatest Love Song Ever!💕
A lot
Takes me back to a time that's gone forever. We remember songs that help us remember moments
One of the greatest love songs ever written.
Such a beautiful, pretty song. I love this...chokes me up.
We need musicians like this today. I wish I could have attended a Johnny Rivers concert.
This is absolutely one of my favourite songs.
Nothing beats the 70s love songs! Takes y back u to happier simple times. Thank you mr.rivers!! Memories
Beautiful love song. The younger generation has no idea what they are missing.
Johnny Rivers takes me back to the 60’s and 70’s love everyone
Hello Nancy, How are you doing?
Simply the best slow dance song I have ever heard!!! What a classic!!!
Songs like this has no expiration date..... it will live on forever.... good memories!!!!
I agree
Long live Classic music
loved this song since i first heard it back in 1977 when i was 17
This song helped save my marriage once when we were having problems. We had a date night and ended up dancing to this song. It has a special place in my heart forever more.
Listening to this makes me think of THE ONE that I let get away. And I was too young and dumb to realize it at the time. Miss him……💔💔
Just one ? Lucky . To dance to this with someone you love . Great memories 😅 .
I T-O-TA-L-L-Y AGREE!!!!!!! I WAS A TEENAGER WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT AND IT STILL HOLDS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY ❤ AND IT ALWAYS WILL FOREVER AND FOREVER!!!!!
Saw Johnny Rivers last night in Wilkes-Barre, PA. OMG, he still has it! One of the best Rock & Roll concerts I have been to in years. Brilliant composer, singer, guitarist and producers. He deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame far more than many others already in there.
Unfortunately, those chosen to be inducted into the hall of fame are required to have the right politics and social networks, as do those who receive oscars and nobel prizes. Johnny touches my heart every time I hear him sing.
@@paulbillingham6769 if this is Charles Clark he should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame easily years ago
@ Keith Curtis.... I saw him perform in Vegas, in 2004, I think it was. Absolutely Fabulous. ... he saved this particular Song for the Encore. Signed Autographs after the show, he was so gracious, kind,and genuine. I won't forget it.
THIS SONG WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER HAVE A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY ❤❤❤❤ !!!!!!!!
Remember this song coming on while my girlfriend, my friend and his girlfriend were out in my Dads Custom Van in 77 in a snow storm. We were sitting in a Northern Illinois Forest Preserve when this came on. We actually got out of the Van and started Dancing in the parking lot. At that moment the snow ended and the Moon came out. Beautiful Scenery, Beautiful Girl and a Great song coming from the many speakers. Didn't matter that it was all of 15 degrees out.
sweet story...☺☺
right on brother
Awww, what a great memory. I miss the Wisconsin & Illinois snow (for about a month, lol.)
Great story.Thanks for sharing👍
Great Memory Gene M! It triggered one of mine.I was 15 making out with my first real girlfriend on top of a 10 foot snow pile in the middle of the Safeway parking lot! Her name was Stacey. And it was Winter 1972. Thanks for the mind trip Gene!
I'm 26 and this is one of the best songs I've ever heard.
Slow Dancing swaying to the music has been my favorite song since childhood. It’s the song my husband and I dance to now every time it comes on.
Had the opportunity to meet his cousin and talk to him on the phone...made my day!!! This was back in 1968.
Hello Joyce, How are you doing?
We will never have this great music again :(
This was my mom and dad's song. They're both gone now but this song reminds me of them dancing to this song
We were blessed to live in a period of time with some of the VERY BEST MUSIC AND MEMORIES EVER ❤❤❤!!!!!
One of the most romantic songs ever recorded. Released on June 11, 1977, reaching # 10 on October 22. Thanks for the memories.
The best. Everytime I listen to this. It gets better and better
Me and my mama used to dance to this when I was a little girl. I would stand on the bed or on her feet and she’d rock me to the music. Best times of my life
*This song makes my heart smile. 🥰*
Makes my HEART smile also, it brings back wonderful SWEET memories ❤❤
hey baby me make u smile longgg time lol
This and Key Largo best slow dance songs ever. I can remember best times on the dance floor with these classics
same here
They don't make music like this anymore.
Judy DeTuccio No they don't, but they should!!!!
Johnny's music had soo much emotion and can touch my soul like no one else. My all time fav!
david surnear sr m
Nope, they sure don't!
they sure don't was blessed to grow up in the 70s and high school days great music and memories
You're the one I thought I would never find.. what a great lyric...
Todd,. Bless your heart. This continues to be a favorite of my ex and I. 38 years and counting. Stay strong my friend.
Crazy good
JONNY RIVERS , . for the rock n roll hall of fame
I've been saying that for a few years. It's shameful that some acts have been inducted and Johnny Rivers still sits on the sideline. He will make it one day, I just hope he is alive to see it.
steve miller .... you and both steve miller , you and me both
your so right,,,,, very very right
AGREED!!
larry floyd Y E S SPELLS YES
Sounds like something that came out of the 1950s really, but it was actually 1977....gorgeous song.
Sounds VERY 70ies!!!!!! And when I was in my country there was a radio station that only played old songs 70ies mainly. And it was the only station that Iistened to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds nothing like the 50's.
Sounds exactly like it was. Mid to late 70's.
Love this song, one of his best songs along with the poor side of town, I find it irritating that this song is not available on Spotify, at least I know it will always be here on UA-cam!
Listening and remembering this buckle polishing song! ❤❤❤❤
This guy is under rated.
Lake Michigan big time. He was amazi g
Lake Michigan hes very overrated. The man has minimal talent
Len Drury You must think enough of JR to leave a comment.
Big block 472 except for a couple songs. He made s career out of covering other artists material and reaping the rewards
This song is good as well as secret agent man
.i.just think his total body of work is overrated
Len Drury Like Linda Ronstadt, he made a killing covering other singer's songs. Like Linda Ronstadt, he had a lot of talent. Elvis and Sinatra also made a killing doing covers ("My Way" comes to mind). My issue is if you think he's highly overrated, why waste your time listening to this tune? If I don't particularly care for a performer, I will scroll through him/her. Just my two cents.
Friday night, in the school gym dancing in my socks with the guy I had a crush on. Life was so good. If only we could turn back time and relive all those wonderful moments.
katydid mccarthy Great story I hear you!!
Songs like this makes me wish we could replay the 70's in real life, always loved this song.
Love this song! Born in the 50's, grew up with the best of music, love this!
The kind of song that should be played at high school dances. Yes even nowadays
only if you make a marginally passable movie and then include this in a scene where lots of people fight, or are killed. This is 2018.
Teens nowadays are getting into old-school.
If it gives you any hope they played it at my senior prom in 2014. They played this and another nice song called “could I have this dance” by Anne Murray
"You're the one I thought I'd never find"!
My wife lost her hearing three years ago due to tumors on her auditory nerves. Before she lost her hearing I could play this song, and she would come running from wherever she was in the house to dance with me.
That is the way it should be ! Sorry that your wife lost her hearing ! Have you tried blasting music through a powerful sound system,maybe she could feel the music through her feet !
Truly a beautiful song, and no one can sing it like Johnny Rivers. I remember dancing to this song at a high school dance when I was a sophmore and girls were still a magical mystery, soft, warm and they smelled SO good. Us guys were GUYS, girls were GIRLS, and we guys were very happy with that arrangement. Miss those days so much!!
I TOTALLY AGREE 😊😊😊!!!!
My daughter who is getting married June 1, 2024 has pick this song as her slow dance song with her new husband. I’ve loved everything Johnny Rivers ever put out. So nice my daughter and future husband see it also
Congratulations 😊
First time I heard this classic was on American Bandstand ! Thank you Dick Clark
This song brings back one fond memory like no other, high school 77, out in the woods, back seat of my 69 Impala, yup.
If I would name one song that is the most underrated of all time, this would be the one. It is as good as any song ever made. A timeless classic.
...and it is a cover version
It's amazing how music can transform your heart and mind.....
Awsome,song could listen to it over and over again!
Isn't it! Amazing! Music makes my heart feel happy! A widow for 3 years, still got to have music!
I see comments that Johnny should be in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of fame. I could not agree more. His body of work is amazing. Johnny has brought so many much joy. He is in my hall of fame for sure.
My body of work isn't too shabby either, hee hee hee.
Yes, He is in your Hall of fame, but the R&R Hall of fame is a commercial sham which does not recognize artists, just money
Bill Shaffer. Your Rock'nRoll Hall of fame is really all that matters. Karl Fisher is right , It's just a tourist attraction in Cleveland. It is not worthy of a second thought.
bravo !!@@sandsoftime1954
I met Johnny Rivers in 2001. He's a pretty cool guy to talk to.
Soo many GREAT memories to this song!!!!!
It's late at night
And we're all alone
Just the music on the radio
No one's comin',
No one's gonna telephone
Just me and you
And the lights down low
And we're slow dancin',
Swayin' to the music
Slow dancin',
Just me and my girl
Slow dancin',
Swayin' to the music
No one else
In the whole wide world
Just you, girl
And we just flow together
When the lights are low
Shadows dancin'
All across the wall
Music's playin'
So soft and slow
Rest of the world
So far away and small
When we're slow dancin',
Swayin' to the music
Slow dancin',
Just me and my girl
Slow dancin',
Swayin' to the music
No one else
In the whole wide world
Hold me,
Oh, oh, oh, hold me
No, never let me go
As we dance together
In the dark
So much love
In this heart of mine
You whisper to me,
Hold you tight
You're the one
I thought I'd never find
Now we're slow dancin',
Swayin' to the music
Slow dancin',
Just me and my girl
Slow dancin',
Swayin' to the music
No one else
In the whole wide world
Slow dancin',
Swayin' to the music
Slow dancin',
Just me and my girl
Slow dancin',
Swayin' to the music
No one else
In the whole wide world
Whole wide world
One of my Dad's favorite artists. Listen to this numerous times in late '70s as a kid. Johnny Rivers' is a tremendous talent! This song says it all doesn't it? - Guy to girl... 🕺♥️💃
Turn down the lights , hold your girl close and fall in love all over again. Best slow dance song ever.
Wayne Sherlock hell yea
Amen to that.
Nicely put! Ahhhh,to relive that feeling again...
@@DdDd-zo2ll hi
Hell yeah
Slow Dancing ,Johnny Rivers ,love this song he is so Good looking ,Awesome song ,
So you are up late ,like me ,,,
When my daughter was just a few months old it was hard to get her to fall asleep - every night I came home from work I sang this song to her to put her to sleep. Still some of the best nights of my life , rocking my beautiful baby girl to sleep with such a wonderful song . I'll always fondly remember that time of my life. They grow up so fast .
This is the song my husband & I used to dance to before we were married...& "in love"
My favorite song Every time I play I always remember the last Dances I had. The one I love
Beautiful. Song. From. A. Great. Singer. Need. These. Songs. So. Much. These. Days.
Beautiful song, Jesus brought us this one.
When he sings "You're the one I thought I've never find"...gets me every time. I'm 54 and I still haven't found her
Johnny Rivers is so under rated "Hold me, Hold me, never let me go" wow!! That's real soul
mike levine an amazing musician. Way under rated
mike levine that's probably my favorite part of the song.
J.R. wasn't and isn't underrated. That's all in your head. You might say he's underplayed in 2018, because you don't here his music everyday, unless your looking for it. These songs go back a long time ago. the people that enjoyed these song years ago are slowly fading away. I wouldn't say he isn't gaining new fans but not like fifty years ago. Times change.
he didn't write it
My favorite part
My childhood was in the 70’s and oh what life was then! Just beautiful and life was amazing. Not like today. The music is garbage! I grew up in the greatest era and would not trade it for what today has become!
Jeremy Sicat: Totally agree with you Jeremy......we had a great variety of music......dancing close to the one we (thought) we loved!! LOL Wonderful memories and you are right....what a life then - I love reminiscing about that time!!👍😊
I was 14 in the late summer of 1977 🌈. Elvis Presley just died and I remember this now classic came out right before that 💖 ......looking back now as a 57 year old man, touching to my soul 🔔
Mega hit at the old roller rink in 1977. The world was a lot better place when I was a kid, at least mass culture was definitely a hell of a lot better.
Oh yea. I agree. The times were better in the 80's when I was a kid. So I can bet it was good in the 70's. It was ok in the 90's. But the 2000's, it seems like people don't care about anyone but themselves and it's only gotten worst in the last 5-10 years. Man I wish people would be like back then. Life was so much simplier and better back then.
+LittleSlim78 I was born in 1990, and growing up in the 90's and 2000's, I can certainly attest that people have become MUCH more self centered and arrogant. My generation, hell, most Americans 40 and younger are extremely arrogant, and at times, very foolish and judgmental. I am fairly disgusted with how people behave in this era.
Caedus Decivus I actually think a lot of millenials are more polite than Gen Xers. Frankly, boomers are one of the worst, most spoiled generations ever. There are squads of old American men that have ludicrous insane views of the world. I think millenials are fine, other than their music is derivative and often, but not always, sucks. Same is true for their art. They are money grubbers, but that's nothing new and there's less money out there to chase. People are over-obsessed with their nothing electronics, but I don't think they are rude generally.
Good to know that there are at least a decent amount of people in my generation that have given a good impression. I suppose it depends on where we live, in some regard. I agree that the tech we have is a bit ridiculous; I've never bothered having a phone any more advanced than a flip phone; I don't have any reason to have computer capabilities on something I hardly use.
There were two Boomer groups, The first and the Echos. The Echoes were late 50s to 64 and we thought the earlier Boomers were nuts to. They went though the country and their lives like a scythe, running up prices on everything and leaving crumbs and such in their wake. There really are two groups of Millennials to, the first and second groups. Second group is in College now like my Daughter. Most book smart folks you will ever know and not a ounce of street smarts. But they do seem to be able to learn from their mistakes so we may be OK with them down the road. :)
My late husband n I used to pull out the 45 rpm of this and dance to this and Faded Love....yeah, we are from Texas...great memories...
Congratulations!
Chuck Sendecke *
Lol, I thought you were saying you pulled out your .45 and danced to this.
Love the song Faded Love!!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories
In the 80s and 90s we heard this song always on the radio and it always put us in the mood. ❤
What a beautiful song, brings back many good memories. I miss the old music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Dolores, How are you doing?
Best "slow dancing" song ever and oh, all the memories.
ever seen the santa ana river?
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Deena Wolfgram my thoughts too. Brings back many memories for me.
Laurie Lynn...I love you so much...26 yrs. Later..we're finally SLOW DANCIN....together!! I couldn't love you anymore!!!!! We made it honey ... I'm so happy.. THANK YOU....
@@lauriebarraza875 God bless you both!
I was just 15 when this came out and a great song !
Makes me melt...❤
I've always loved this beautiful romantic song since I was a child
Now it has significant meaning in my life. I've finally found the one I thought I'd never find!! Thank you Mr. Johnny Rivers!!!💕🙏💕💕
Hello Tricia, How are you doing?
I danced with my daughter on her 15th birthday to this song!! Always my girl! Mama loves you Aaliyah
Hello Amy, How are you doing?
This song is the shit. I love it. Thanks Johnny Rivers for singing this song. And thanks to the person who posted the song on you tube. Very good quality sound. Thanks again.
Still listening 2024…..
Such good memories
First time I heard this was at my high school sock hop and danced with my beau..1967. Still together.
Sorry for your loss Gary C, I lost my mom two years and 8 months ago, man she did like to hear Johnny Rivers sing, so listening to this song brings back a lot of memories for me, God I miss her so much.