I grew up in the 70's and remembered every song on your list. You actually brought back a lot of good memories I had forgotten all about. I'm a 60 year old man with a smile on my face and I want to thank you for that.
@@rickm3176 - Me too (Class of 76), probably regional/urban hits are the blanks. My station (KQWB) was Minnesota/North Dakota, Red River Valley - Scandinavian/German white people.
@@rickm3176 UK Top 40 list. Boney M never charted in the USA. And Jim Croce "Time in a Bottle"? Great song, but where is "You don't mess around with Jim" or "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"?
You didn't know Jim Croce's song "Time in a Bottle" (1973). You're in for a treat if you ever react to his music, he was a great storyteller. "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown", "I Have a Name", "Time in a Bottle"... to name a few songs.
@@edeledeledel5490 RDQ is an awesome song. I also think one of his best, if not the best, is "Operator." Each verse exposes a different emotion about his relationship with an ex-girlfriend who's living with his best old ex-best friend Ray.
@@davefranklyn7730 Yeah, "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" and "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" never even made the American Top 40, let alone No. 1. In fact, even Americans who grew up in the 1970s have probably never heard them. But it was fun to see Diane's reactions to many of the songs I grew up with.
@@FurtherReview, I was an American teen in the 70s and listened to a LOT of music. I know for a fact that Boney M, Baccarat(?), Kate Bush, and Mull of Kintyre were never played around here. Don't remember any of them on MTV, either.
@@mitchelsmith9677 Yeah, same here. I agree with the person who said this was a No. 1 list for the U.K. The only reason I even know "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" was that I used to listen to shortwave radio and heard it on BBC -- and a friend from Finland had a cassette with "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" on it. But the average American who grew up in the 1970s wouldn't know either one.
Oh, and The Partridge Family weren't a real family, however Shirley Jones (who played the mother) was David Cassidy's (who played the oldest son) real-life stepmother.
Even though the Partridge Family was a fictitious, made-for-TV family, they were based on the Cowsills, who are a real family and still performing to this day. Their most famous song was probably "Hair" from the play of the same name. They have some other really great songs as well.
@@mikemiller3069 Yes, I too stopped the video to comment that the Partridge family wasn't real, but based on the Cowsills, who were a real singing family.
@@user-gk9lg5sp4y He had more of a career on Broadway. But, yes, I have heard that he was abusive. Although I think more of that was when his career was on the downhill skids.
TBH, I found it fascinating to see your reaction to these songs. I’m in my sixties, I know all of them, and repeatedly was thinking “Wow, you don’t know that song, but you know that one?” So much fun.
I went from little kid at the beginning of the 70s to entering High School at the end. This was my childhood. Great Video Diane. Tell Editor Diane to Eff off! You can't be expected to know songs from decades before your birth! 😄
You did really good. I was in my 20's in the 70's and there were songs on the list I didn't even know. Nice to know someone your age has heard so many of those songs. Have a great weekend.
To answer your question, The Partridge Family was NOT a real family group, and their show was competing with the Brady Bunch at the time, However David Cassidy, who Played Keith Partridge, the lead singer and Shirley Jones who played the mother, were probably the only ones who could sing ,as she was famous in the early 60's for the musicals she did. All but David and Shirley lip siync. David actually went on the road and sang professionally for a short while during the show and after it ended. He was a teen heart throb of the 70's.
Excellently correct! But did you know that the Partridge Family was based on a REAL family? The Cowsills had a couple of minor hits in the late '60s, most notably "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things" (aka "I Love the Flower Girl"). The youngest does an adorable version of The Beatles' "When I'm 64" on some talk show. Can probably find it on TH-cam somewhere.
@@inspectre27 Actuall I knew they were based on a real family singing group, Just didn't know it was the Cowsills. So they are the ones that sang I Love A Fowere Girl
I was born in '82 but grew up with a lot of 70s music because it's what my mom loved as a teen. I think it's my favorite decade and while I might not love all of the songs on this list, most are fantastic.
Once I was swimmin' 'cross Turtle Creek MAN, them snappers all 'round my feet It sure was hard, swimmin' 'cross that thing With both hands holdin' my ding-a-ling-a-ling
Very entertaining reaction, Diane. These were my teenage years, but even I didn't know all of these songs. I've consistently enjoyed your content and love the variety. Keep it coming!
I’m glad you played the video that had the artists performing the song , so you can put a face with the voices. Some songs you heard so much on the radio and never knew what the artists look like.. All of the songs you didn’t know, you should make a reaction video for each one, you are in for many treats, you will love them!
That blondie song puts me back in the bowling alley on saturday morning in the winter. Surprised "we are the champions" wasn't included, we listened to that every night for a good year.
@@LindaC616 Late 70s - 1978, if I recall correctly. I'm not sure where these dates came from - whether they represent months that the somgs were a the top of charts somewhere (in the UK, maybe - not in the US); Several of the songs were covers of earlier songs; at least one song was a 70s cover of an early 60s Beatles cover of a 50s song. I am a little alarmed that our hostess recognized all the Abba songs and half the Bee Gees, songs, but failed to recognize any of the songs by the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart or any of the many songs by any of the former Beatles except Lennon's "Imagine". Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" was a huge song, as were McCartney's "Silly Love Songs" and "Band on the Run". On the other hand, she has apparently now heard Patti LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade" since the last time when she did this, when several of us 70s veterans took her to task for it.
I grew up in the 70s worked in our high school theater. There were about 6 I didn't remember. I think 3 of the artists iI didn't recognize. I don't thonk they were as popular as the rest. We had amazing music in the 60s, 70s & halfway through the 80s. I enjoy seeing younger generations enjoying & appreciating the music.
A deep dive into the Beatles as solo / other bands is always a good time. My first concert was Paul McCartney and Wings, Wings Over America tour in Ft. Worth. It's still the one that stands out in over 40 years of concerts and festivals. The concert video, Rockshow, is amazing.
Wow! Thank you for that there's some songs I forgot about in a while, and artist names. So i appreciate this video letting me know the song and artist.
The Partridge Family was a TV show about a fictional family that were pop stars. A musical comedy show. They were actors who also sang. But they were loosely based on real musical family The Cowsills .
@@michaelpytel3280 The flower girl song was one of my very favorites, and if it actually had that title for the song, it would've been even bigger than it was.
To be honest, there were a few there that *I* hadn't heard before, and I'm 60. What surprised me was the number of British acts you hadn't heard before, especially the ex-Beatles' stuff. Those were some of Paul McCartney's biggest hits.
@@DianeJennings One could say that, More of a happy coincidence. Shirley Jones turned down the role of Carol Brady in the Brady Bunch, to play Shirley Partridge.
@@davidkettell5726 Sadly, one of the brothers died during the big hurricane that hit Louisiana hard (Hurricane Andrew? I can't remember for sure the name) a while back.
The song, "I Think I Love You" that the "Partridge Family" was singing, (that clip), The Partridge Family was based on the family band known as The Cowsills. The Cowsills had a few popular hits in the late 1960s. "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things", "Indian Lake", and "Hair" was their biggest hit. ❤
From 1971 - 1974 the Osmonds were one of the best selling groups worldwide, including Ireland. I can't find where you ever reacted to anything by them, and with the passing of Wayne Osmond on January 1st, this might be the time for your first time! While their popularity obviously faded, they continued on for over 50 years, and Dony is still performing, going strong after 62 years!
@@jdgolf499 My opinion is based on having to listen to their shite music, be it Donny, Marie, Little Jimmy or the whole pack. They are shite and you have bad taste in music.
The Cowsills were an actual family band, a mom & her kids, and were in the works to create a fictional musical TV sitcom playing themselves. For some reason the deal fell through, and the studio then hastily auditioned replacement actors until they had everyone they needed to create the fictional Partridge Family, and the revamped series was a success. In fact, David Cassidy who played the oldest boy Keith Partridge, quickly launched a successful career as a teen Idol and went on to much continued success.
What is most interesting is the range and diversity of the music and artists as I grew up during the 60’s and 70’s good and bad. We see the beginnings of disco and new wave/punk, ‘country rock’
I was born in the early 70's and heard most of these songs on the radio growing up. I also have a mom who is really into different kinds of music all her life and she introduced me to much of the music I still listen to to this day. The first two live concerts I saw as a kid were Journey (with Steve Perry on vocals) with Bryan Adams as the opening act and the original Van Halen, with David Lee Roth on lead vocals.
I found this very entertaining and very nice and I also found out that even though I live through it, I’ve never heard of a couple of them and wish I hadn’t on others🤭
born in 63. Knew them all and I can go right back to that time listening to them for the first time and in general whenever it came on the radidio.. {yes, I know, I spelled it that way} Look into the Lps that George Paul and Ringo did as solo artists. Paul easily had a lot of success post The Beatles. You really should check them all out. There is even a famous bit of trivia about another Englishman who is also on this list, and a bet made between he and john. You would really enjoy a deep dive into some of the artists on this video. I really hope you will check these artists out.
I would've thought you'd heard Mull Of Kintyre. It was the biggest selling song in the U.K. in 1978 (?) until Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas sold more copies! You should definitely check out more solo Beatles stuff, and Three Dog Night stuff!!
The Mull of Kintyre is actually not far from where Paul was living at the time. He had really surprised me with that particular song. The bagpipes were a wonderful touch.
I was born in 1963, so I know all these songs because I grew up with them. It was interesting to me though that you knew many of what I would have thought were more obscure '70's songs, and didn't know many of the really popular ones.
Diane, another great video. I grew up in the 70's and a few songs I don't even know. Of course I was more into rock so the softer songs and disco songs had me.
Not sure who compiled the list, but not exclusively an American hits list as some of those songs weren't hits here, let alone #1's. And some I don't think were UK #1's, so a bit odd.
@EShelby2127 it's a German Schlager song, performed by the band Pussycat, although the lyrics are in English. Pretty much like how ABBA is a Swedish band singing songs in English. It was a #1 song in the UK in 1976.
I was born in 1961 and graduated high school in 1979 so I heard every one of these songs back then. There were a few of these that were definitely much bigger in the UK than the US. Boney M for example, and I am pretty sure none of those were #1 in America, but still fun hearing all of them again. Thanks for a fun listen.
Re:Partridge Family. A TV Family, however, the mom and oldest son were really mother and son (Shirley Jones / David Cassidy) Danny Bonaduce was the red head and was the one who had "issues"
It’s scary how many of these I knew, given that I was a toddler then. Even scarier that you know them! Bump for “Mull of Kintyre”, my favourite Wings song.
A lot of these were hits in the UK as well. With My dinagling by Chuck Berry it was actually banned in the end. I was only a couple of years old at the time and loved the song. My mum phoned up radio 2 to request it on my birthday. They said happy birthday but would not play the song 🤣 (btw, they felt the dingaling was an euphamism for ... well you can guess)
I figured that out 😂 What was popular in music in the UK versus Ireland was actually more diverse at that time than it is now I believe. My parents explained to me that Local plans would be even more popular than international acts
@@DianeJennings I am actually more surprised so many of those songs were big hits in the USA. It doesn't surprise me that there was a big difference in the music between Ireland and the UK as there was obviously a lot of animosity between the Republic of Ireland and England during that era. I think Ireland was a lot more interested in homegrown stuff because of said hostilities. But hard to say, as I was only a tiny child in the 70s who liked songs about dingalings.
Karen Carpenter had an absolutely amazing voice. She considered herself a drummer. And despite being a tween/teen in the 70s, there are songs I don't recall ever having heard.
These are actually #1 songs from the UK (but it's never labelled as such by whoever creates these vids). There's plenty of crossover with the USA though many of these didn't make it to # and a few of these songs never made it across the ocean at all. ABBA was much bigger in the UK than the USA. Nonetheless, it's a very good sample of '70s hits and a thoroughly enjoyable video. You're a delight and quite musically knowledgeable for someone so young.
Quite agree with you. Whoever made this list got chart positions mixed up. Abba only had one no. 1 hit in the US and that was "Dancing Queen". But good list, none the less, giving a broad look at the various types of songs that at one time dominated the radio.
No, it isn't. Don't confuse things. A novelty song like "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" was a UK #1 hit and only made it to #92 in the USA. Some of these artists were obviously just UK acts.
Yes, McCartney and Wings' "Mull of Kintyre" (about an area in Scotland where Paul had a farm) turned out to be one of the all-time biggest UK hits but didn't get anywhere in the USA as the subject matter didn't connect.
The partridge family was not a real family, just actors in a television show, but the show was based on a real performing family called the Cowsills. Two actors in the show, David Cassidy and Shirley Cassidy, were real life step mother and step son, and they both really sang. Glad you got to hear all these great songs. I know all of them, and was so lucky to have grown up with them.
Being a teenager for half of the 70s of course I knew most of these songs up until those disco songs started. But even though I heard most of them at some point, that doesn't mean that they were on my list of liked songs. (referring back to that Disco stuff here). Then in 1978 was when I entered the Navy and was immediately shipped overseas so that was when my 10 year blackout of music began. I had a jolly good laugh when you played that Chuck Berry song "My Ding-a-ling"!
@@DianeJenningslol, a song that made us laugh when we were kids! Give it a listen. That guy had a lot of silly songs. I think he was the one who sang "the streak )" about a streaker
I'm a few years younger than you. I joined the Navy in 1981. I served aboard a Knox class frigate in Rhode Island. I found my favorite group one day while we were cleaning the bridge and listening to WBZ. Steely Dan's Rikki Don't Lose That Number came on, and I was hooked.
Yep, this was definitely not a list from the USA. There were probably 10 songs on there that were for sure not USA #1 songs. Probably from the UK, but a lot of great music none the less.
But all of the songs she listened to were #1 in the U.S. - and a few of them are unfamiliar to me (I am from Sweden) since they only were hits on North America. I am impressed that Abba had so many hits there..
@@Vinterfrid Nope, Boney M never had a top 20 hit in the US and they were on the list several times. This was not a list of US #1 songs. The title of the video is incorrect, but not that big of a deal, and and still a good reaction video.
As a 1970 baby - I can say, from first hand experience, that this list mostly is inaccurate. Afternoon Delight (1976) not being on this list is prime evidence of this!
The list is just the #1 overall song of that month and based on the UK Top 100. Afternoon Delight did reach #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 July 10 of 1976. However, it was not the #1 song overall for the month.
To be honest this kinda pisses me off be 23 knowing all these songs and bands/singers My generation, generation Z has the worst music every all rap and copywriter music nothing original or pure, I’m disappointed and disgusted of todays music 1960, 70s and 80s are the best years of music Personally I love the moody blues or Bread
I agree with you 100! As someone who grew up in the 70's and 80's, and I also listened to a lot of 60's music, we really had the best music because the artists were both great lyricists and musicians. Unlike your generation, we also learned how to spell and write correct grammatical sentences. 😎
@@gemini6828I’m part of lgtbq community and I don’t like your racist comments I have 2 nipple rings and and a belly button ring don’t judge me I’m pan sexual as well
@@Navyboi93 So you're playing the Race Card based upon the fact that I pointed out your horrific ability to write a sentence and spell correctly? Get a clue, BOI!
Your next assignment has to be "My Ding-A-Ling" by Chuck Berry, (which I'm pretty sure the version in this video wasn't his). It's a silly little novelty song which turned out to be Berry's only number one hit, which is ironic because it really isn't indicative of the sound he's famous for. For that you have to go back to the fifties and look at songs like "Maybelline", "Roll Over, Beethoven", "Rock and Roll Music", and "Johnny B. Goode". Legend has it that he got his sound from Marty McFly.
@DianeJennings I thought My Ding-a-ling song was hilarious. My guardian granddad did not. I was singing it over the phone to a friend while in his presence. He damned near kicked my ass. 🤣🤣🤣
A good group to react to is The Traveling Wilburys. Specifically the official video to "Handle With Care." They are described as half-brothers, though there is some question on that. I believe some members also had solo success. If you do react to the group, do not look them up. This is one group you should definitely enter blind.
Is that meant to be a joke? The Traveling Wilburys consisted of George Harrison of the Beatles, the iconic Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynn of ELO, and Tom Petty. That's why the Wilburys were called a Super group. (And no, they weren't related.)
@@DayRoom-o8y Yes the half brothers was meant of a joke in reply to this comment. I had forgotten to mention George and Jeff. Most of the songs they made were written at Bob Dylan's home and studio in Woodstock New York.
Oh man all these songs are from my era. Incredible list. I can remember riding my bike up and down my street, and singing all of these ,at the top of my lungs; i was young and free and i didnt care who heard me. Diane, youre forgiven. Youre young. You kniw many more than the kids i work with
You said you got a copyright strike from the Eagles, don't let it get you down, they broke up because all of them were a**holes, and none of them can get along with a**holes so don't worry about getting copyright strikes from a band of a**holes.
This list is actually a UK list not a USA list. Clues are the appearances of ABBA and Cliff Richard neither of whom much charted in the USA in the 70s. A USA list would have a lot more Soul artists on it. Especially in the early 70s.
You are incorrect about ABBA not charting much in the US. From 1974-1981 ABBA had 14 songs chart in the top 40 on the US Billboard chart, including Dancing Queen which hit #1 in 1976. They were very popular in the US. But yeah, they had several #1 hits in the UK.
@@jeffrobertson527 Not all of his songs were great. Bad Bad Leroy Brown was a catchy tune meant to get people's attention. Operator and Time in a Bottle was a classic song that people will be listening to 50 years from now. It's all the more moving considering that Croce had told people prior to the crash that he planned on spending a lot less time on the road, and more time with his family.
"Cair" too! Clair, the moment I met you, I swear I felt as if something, somewhere Had happened to me Which I couldn't see And then, the moment I met you again I knew in my heart that we were friends It had to be so It couldn't be no But try as hard as I might do, I don't know why You get to me in a way, I can't describe Words mean so little when you look up and smile I don't care what people say To me you're more than a child Oh, Clair Clair Clair, if ever a moment so rare Was captured for all to compare That moment is you In all that you do But why in spite of our age difference do I cry? Each time I leave you, I feel I could die Nothing means more to me than hearing you say "I'm going to marry you" "Will you marry me, Uncle Ray?" Oh, Clair Clair Clair I've told you before, don't you dare Get back into bed Can't you see that it's late No, you can't have a drink Oh, all right then But wait just a minute While I, in an effort to babysit Catch up on my breath What there is left of it You can be murder at this hour of the day But in the morning the sun Will see my lifetime away Oh, Clair Clair Oh, Clair
Oh what a wonderful walk through the music of my childhood! Such a great time for music coming out of the 60's through to the 80's. Love hearing these!
It's taking me hours to watch your video, because I keep stopping and listening to the songs. These were all on the radio when I first started listening around age 10. You're bringing back memories! 👍 Even though I was listening to top 40 music at the time, there were at least two songs I didn't know at all.
i didn't know 8 songs, which surprised me. i am surprised you like so many, i think you must have a really good heart. i pray your new year is a really blessed one.
Hi, Diane. I knew all the songs there as I was listing to them on the radio when they came out. That's how old I am. Stay safe to you and your loved ones 🌹💖👍
As an old American dude, I love how much you get into the songs that you do know. It's really great. There's a few songs on here even I wasn't familiar with. Also, I didn't realize Boney M was that popular here in the U.S.A., I certainly don't remember them having any #1 hits. Finally, no the Partridge Family was not a real family, just actors on a TV show. The songs for the show were performed by session musicians, although David Cassidy (the star of the show) did sing the lead vocals on the songs. Have a great day! 😊
I've learned something with that video. Roberta Flack's "First time ever I saw your face" was succeeded by Don McClean's "Vincent". That song inspired Roberta's "Killing Me Softly" 9 months later. I had heard she knew the song but didn't know how. It was because "Vincent" took over the number one spot. Listen to "Vincent" and Robert's answer. Great singer-songwriters inspiring each other to make the best music, timeless.
The Partridge Family was a TV family, but it contained real musical talent. Shirley Jones, who played the mother, made her bones in musicals, both on stage and screen. David Cassidy, who played the eldest son, had a lot of solo records in the 70s, in addition to the Partridge Family albums. The show was kind of an American answer to The Monkeys.
The Partridge Family was a TV show in the 70s about a single mom and her musical kids. The Mom (Shirley Jones) and the oldest boy (David Cassidy) actually had music carriers, the oldest girl (Susan Day) was a model and the middle boy (Danny Bonaduce) ended up being a Radio and TV personality. Oh, and don't feel bad if you don't know some of these I grew-up in the 70s and there was a few I didn't recognize!😵💫
This is so awesome!!! I am an American and listen to this as oldies when I was young. it is so interesting to watch your reaction to them and see if you know them. I am curious what age group you are in. I don't even recognize some of them. Keep up the awesome job!!! I had to subscribe 😊
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Jim Croce, ' Operator' for me please.
Oh, OK...
• I Am Woman (Helen Reddy)
• The Morning After
• Time in a Bottle (Jim Croce)
• I Honestly Love You (Olivia Newton-John)
"Devil With a Blue Dress On" by Mitch Rider and the Detroit Wheels, but I think it may be from the 60's.
Does Diane Jennings have an X Twitter account?
Judas Priest - You Got Another Thing Coming
Ozzy Osbourne - Bark At The Moon
Dio - Rainbow In The Dark
Black Sabbath - Neon Knights
I grew up in the 70's and remembered every song on your list. You actually brought back a lot of good memories I had forgotten all about. I'm a 60 year old man with a smile on my face and I want to thank you for that.
@@srcaviationhanger6445 1964 best year ever!!!
I grew up in the 70s to and there was 6 that I never heard of.
@@rickm3176 - Me too (Class of 76), probably regional/urban hits are the blanks. My station (KQWB) was Minnesota/North Dakota, Red River Valley - Scandinavian/German white people.
@@rickm3176 UK Top 40 list. Boney M never charted in the USA. And Jim Croce "Time in a Bottle"? Great song, but where is "You don't mess around with Jim" or "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"?
I'm right behind you in age. I turn 60 in less than 2 weeks and I knew about 95% of that list, and it was like reliving my childhood in music.
You didn't know Jim Croce's song "Time in a Bottle" (1973). You're in for a treat if you ever react to his music, he was a great storyteller. "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown", "I Have a Name", "Time in a Bottle"... to name a few songs.
Gone too soon and sorely missed.
His career was just ramping up. Sad ending 😢
Roller Derby Queen
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RDQ is an awesome song.
I also think one of his best, if not the best, is "Operator." Each verse exposes a different emotion about his relationship with an ex-girlfriend who's living with his best old ex-best friend Ray.
One his best song was Operator, although I love all of his music
I'm an American that was a child in the 70's, and there were a few songs that didn't even ring a bell for me... good job, Diane!
That's because the list is from the UK top 70s.
@@davefranklyn7730 Yeah, "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" and "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" never even made the American Top 40, let alone No. 1. In fact, even Americans who grew up in the 1970s have probably never heard them. But it was fun to see Diane's reactions to many of the songs I grew up with.
@@FurtherReview, I was an American teen in the 70s and listened to a LOT of music. I know for a fact that Boney M, Baccarat(?), Kate Bush, and Mull of Kintyre were never played around here. Don't remember any of them on MTV, either.
@@mitchelsmith9677 Yeah, same here. I agree with the person who said this was a No. 1 list for the U.K. The only reason I even know "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" was that I used to listen to shortwave radio and heard it on BBC -- and a friend from Finland had a cassette with "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" on it. But the average American who grew up in the 1970s wouldn't know either one.
@@FurtherReview And "Dancing Queen" is the only Abba song that hit #1 in the U.S.
I’ve never felt as old as I do in this moment. I knew all but two of them as these are the songs of my childhood.
Oh, and The Partridge Family weren't a real family, however Shirley Jones (who played the mother) was David Cassidy's (who played the oldest son) real-life stepmother.
They were also the only ones who sang.
And David's father Jack, who was a C grade TV actor was apparently quite mean to him for being a 'teen idol' and not a 'real star'.
Even though the Partridge Family was a fictitious, made-for-TV family, they were based on the Cowsills, who are a real family and still performing to this day. Their most famous song was probably "Hair" from the play of the same name. They have some other really great songs as well.
@@mikemiller3069 Yes, I too stopped the video to comment that the Partridge family wasn't real, but based on the Cowsills, who were a real singing family.
@@user-gk9lg5sp4y He had more of a career on Broadway. But, yes, I have heard that he was abusive. Although I think more of that was when his career was on the downhill skids.
TBH, I found it fascinating to see your reaction to these songs. I’m in my sixties, I know all of them, and repeatedly was thinking “Wow, you don’t know that song, but you know that one?” So much fun.
As someone that grew up during the 70's, just about all of those brought back memories.
What an innocent time it was.
I went from little kid at the beginning of the 70s to entering High School at the end. This was my childhood. Great Video Diane. Tell Editor Diane to Eff off! You can't be expected to know songs from decades before your birth! 😄
You did really good. I was in my 20's in the 70's and there were songs on the list I didn't even know. Nice to know someone your age has heard so many of those songs. Have a great weekend.
To answer your question, The Partridge Family was NOT a real family group, and their show was competing with the Brady Bunch at the time, However David Cassidy, who Played Keith Partridge, the lead singer and Shirley Jones who played the mother, were probably the only ones who could sing ,as she was famous in the early 60's for the musicals she did. All but David and Shirley lip siync. David actually went on the road and sang professionally for a short while during the show and after it ended. He was a teen heart throb of the 70's.
Excellently correct! But did you know that the Partridge Family was based on a REAL family? The Cowsills had a couple of minor hits in the late '60s, most notably "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things" (aka "I Love the Flower Girl"). The youngest does an adorable version of The Beatles' "When I'm 64" on some talk show. Can probably find it on TH-cam somewhere.
@@inspectre27 Actuall I knew they were based on a real family singing group, Just didn't know it was the Cowsills. So they are the ones that sang I Love A Fowere Girl
BTW David was the son of actor Jack Cassidy, famous for his roles on Columbo!
David Cassidy was Shirley Jones' step-son.
@@inspectre27 Good for you. I was hoping someone would tell her about the Cowsills versus the Partridge Family.
Being an old guy, these songs brought back some great memories! Thanks, Diane!
It’s amazing the feeling songs from your younger days brings you.
my entire high school years in music. i graduated in 1978.
Missing Boston! Fleetwood Mac! (Class of 76)
Moi aussi.
Oh my God, you are killing me. I have heard all of these songs. But then again, I am 62 yrs old and grew up with all of them.
I know all opf them too, at 68, but..I never grew up and don;tintend to. [ lol ]
Omg, "Joy to the World" is our "Rattling Bog". At EVERY wedding reception. Ever.
@@LindaC616
One of the most iconic opening lines of any song- ever.
If only she heard the opening: "Jerimiah was a bullfrog..."
And for many years (and perhaps even today on some classic rock stations) Three Dog Night's "Joy to the World" got lots of airplay around Christmas.
SO iconic. ♥Three Dog Night!
Joy to the World was #1 song of 1970.
I was born in '82 but grew up with a lot of 70s music because it's what my mom loved as a teen. I think it's my favorite decade and while I might not love all of the songs on this list, most are fantastic.
Nostalgia! Luvs it 🥰
I graduated in 1982. 😂
I always laugh my ass off at the reaction when the "My ding-a-ling" song comes up. 😆
The live version is the one that charted.
To think that man practically invented rock 'n' roll.. and "My Ding-A-Ling" becomes his ONLY #1 hit... SMH...
Once I was swimmin' 'cross Turtle Creek
MAN, them snappers all 'round my feet
It sure was hard, swimmin' 'cross that thing
With both hands holdin' my ding-a-ling-a-ling
Very entertaining reaction, Diane. These were my teenage years, but even I didn't know all of these songs. I've consistently enjoyed your content and love the variety. Keep it coming!
I’m glad you played the video that had the artists performing the song , so you can put a face with the voices. Some songs you heard so much on the radio and never knew what the artists look like..
All of the songs you didn’t know, you should make a reaction video for each one, you are in for many treats, you will love them!
That blondie song puts me back in the bowling alley on saturday morning in the winter. Surprised "we are the champions" wasn't included, we listened to that every night for a good year.
Luv that one!
Was that 70s or 80 or 81?🤔
@@Steve-318 Blondie fav artist big time
It brings me back to the roller rink in Brampton, Ont circa 1988.
@@LindaC616
Late 70s - 1978, if I recall correctly.
I'm not sure where these dates came from - whether they represent months that the somgs were a the top of charts somewhere (in the UK, maybe - not in the US); Several of the songs were covers of earlier songs; at least one song was a 70s cover of an early 60s Beatles cover of a 50s song.
I am a little alarmed that our hostess recognized all the Abba songs and half the Bee Gees, songs, but failed to recognize any of the songs by the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart or any of the many songs by any of the former Beatles except Lennon's "Imagine". Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" was a huge song, as were McCartney's "Silly Love Songs" and "Band on the Run". On the other hand, she has apparently now heard Patti LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade" since the last time when she did this, when several of us 70s veterans took her to task for it.
I grew up in the 70s worked in our high school theater. There were about 6 I didn't remember. I think 3 of the artists iI didn't recognize. I don't thonk they were as popular as the rest.
We had amazing music in the 60s, 70s & halfway through the 80s.
I enjoy seeing younger generations enjoying & appreciating the music.
A deep dive into the Beatles as solo / other bands is always a good time. My first concert was Paul McCartney and Wings, Wings Over America tour in Ft. Worth. It's still the one that stands out in over 40 years of concerts and festivals. The concert video, Rockshow, is amazing.
Wow! Thank you for that there's some songs I forgot about in a while, and artist names. So i appreciate this video letting me know the song and artist.
The Partridge Family was a TV show about a fictional family that were pop stars.
A musical comedy show. They were actors who also sang. But they were loosely based on real musical family The Cowsills .
🙏
@@DianeJennings Maybe the song "Hair" by the Cowsills could be a React video for you. 😃
From ritght chere in Newport RI. I think there are still a couple of members around
The Cowsills were slated to get their own show but the dad was an a**, so we got The Partridge Family instead.
@@michaelpytel3280 The flower girl song was one of my very favorites, and if it actually had that title for the song, it would've been even bigger than it was.
Thank you for making an appearance Editor Diane!
To be honest, there were a few there that *I* hadn't heard before, and I'm 60.
What surprised me was the number of British acts you hadn't heard before, especially the ex-Beatles' stuff. Those were some of Paul McCartney's biggest hits.
Thought the same thing exactly (62 here). :)
These are top hits worldwide, some of which were not hits in the US
This list gives you a whole list of songs to react to. Thank you for playing this. I remember all of these.
5:53 🤣🤣🤣can’t believe it hit #1. Image the clicks on the video “Irish Girl reacts to My Ding-a-ling”
Standby 😂
I wishing you and Chewie a good weekend , it was fun watching you tour the 1970's music.
Karen Carpenter has one of the smoothest voices I've ever heard in my life. Too bad about the anorexia.
@@richardbast7243 her mom was a
...
Thanks!
3:07 The Partridge Family is a tv show family. Shirley Jones (Shirley Partridge) was the real life stepmom to David Cassidy (Keith Partridge).
Ohhh so kinda real?
@@DianeJennings One could say that, More of a happy coincidence. Shirley Jones turned down the role of Carol Brady in the Brady Bunch, to play Shirley Partridge.
@@DianeJennings they were based on a real family from right here in Newport Rhode island, (called The Cowsills,I believe)
@@LindaC616 The Cowsills are still performing.
@@davidkettell5726 Sadly, one of the brothers died during the big hurricane that hit Louisiana hard (Hurricane Andrew? I can't remember for sure the name) a while back.
You're making me nostalgic for the 1970's!! I turned 14 in 1970 so...
The song, "I Think I Love You" that the "Partridge Family" was singing, (that clip), The Partridge Family was based on the family band known as The Cowsills. The Cowsills had a few popular hits in the late 1960s. "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things", "Indian Lake", and "Hair" was their biggest hit. ❤
It’s amazing you know any of these, what with 4 decades of pop music between then and now.
Happy Friday to you Diane. Andy Gibb who was on the countdown, was actually the younger brother of The Bee Gees.
Thanks for the info!
Andy Gibb was the youngest of the four English-then-Australian Gibb brothers, the older three of whom formed the Bee Gees: Barry, Maurice and Robin.
From 1971 - 1974 the Osmonds were one of the best selling groups worldwide, including Ireland. I can't find where you ever reacted to anything by them, and with the passing of Wayne Osmond on January 1st, this might be the time for your first time! While their popularity obviously faded, they continued on for over 50 years, and Dony is still performing, going strong after 62 years!
....but they were awful, unless you were an 8 year old girl.
@@jdgolf499 Sure, you know it all.
@@jdgolf499 There you go again, knowing things you can't possibly know. That's a symptom of a toxic narcissist.
@@jdgolf499 My opinion is based on having to listen to their shite music, be it Donny, Marie, Little Jimmy or the whole pack. They are shite and you have bad taste in music.
The Jackson 5 was much bigger.
Now I know why I was listening to Elvis Costello, Devo, The B-52's, Talking Heads, the Clash, and Joy Division in the late 70's.
😂
The very late 70s!
I heard that!
I know most of the songs, but that was because of my parents, otherwise I'm with you, but would add some ska/2Tone into that list.
And I was thinking that's why I was listening to Yes, Genesis, and Pink Floyd in the mid-to-late 70s!
The Cowsills were an actual family band, a mom & her kids, and were in the works to create a fictional musical TV sitcom playing themselves. For some reason the deal fell through, and the studio then hastily auditioned replacement actors until they had everyone they needed to create the fictional Partridge Family, and the revamped series was a success. In fact, David Cassidy who played the oldest boy Keith Partridge, quickly launched a successful career as a teen Idol and went on to much continued success.
What is most interesting is the range and diversity of the music and artists as I grew up during the 60’s and 70’s good and bad. We see the beginnings of disco and new wave/punk, ‘country rock’
Yes it’s so eclectic! I luv that
The Partridge Family were just actors who played a band on the show. Though one of the sons did have a singing career when the show was popular.
73 years old and I missed 3 of the songs ! Thank You !
I was born in the early 70's and heard most of these songs on the radio growing up. I also have a mom who is really into different kinds of music all her life and she introduced me to much of the music I still listen to to this day. The first two live concerts I saw as a kid were Journey (with Steve Perry on vocals) with Bryan Adams as the opening act and the original Van Halen, with David Lee Roth on lead vocals.
Bryan Adams and VanHalen were 80s.
I found this very entertaining and very nice and I also found out that even though I live through it, I’ve never heard of a couple of them and wish I hadn’t on others🤭
born in 63. Knew them all and I can go right back to that time listening to them for the first time and in general whenever it came on the radidio.. {yes, I know, I spelled it that way} Look into the Lps that George Paul and Ringo did as solo artists. Paul easily had a lot of success post The Beatles. You really should check them all out. There is even a famous bit of trivia about another Englishman who is also on this list, and a bet made between he and john.
You would really enjoy a deep dive into some of the artists on this video. I really hope you will check these artists out.
I would've thought you'd heard Mull Of Kintyre. It was the biggest selling song in the U.K. in 1978 (?) until Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas sold more copies! You should definitely check out more solo Beatles stuff, and Three Dog Night stuff!!
The Mull of Kintyre is actually not far from where Paul was living at the time. He had really surprised me with that particular song. The bagpipes were a wonderful touch.
I was born in 1963, so I know all these songs because I grew up with them. It was interesting to me though that you knew many of what I would have thought were more obscure '70's songs, and didn't know many of the really popular ones.
How could a good Irish girl not know Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Alone again naturally"!?
Is there a reason I should?! 😂
He was always introduced as "Irelands own" on TV
He is Irish most popular song of the of the 70s
Must have had your head in the sand most of your life musically
Diane, another great video. I grew up in the 70's and a few songs I don't even know. Of course I was more into rock so the softer songs and disco songs had me.
Hmmm... I was a DJ on various US radio stations off and on through the 1970s, and there were several of those songs that I did not know at all.
This was a UK video.
@@visaman But the title is: "Irish Girl Reacts to America’s #1 Songs of the 70s - Which Will I Know?"
Not sure who compiled the list, but not exclusively an American hits list as some of those songs weren't hits here, let alone #1's. And some I don't think were UK #1's, so a bit odd.
The "MississippI" song... total mystery....
@EShelby2127 it's a German Schlager song, performed by the band Pussycat, although the lyrics are in English. Pretty much like how ABBA is a Swedish band singing songs in English.
It was a #1 song in the UK in 1976.
I was born in 1961 and graduated high school in 1979 so I heard every one of these songs back then. There were a few of these that were definitely much bigger in the UK than the US. Boney M for example, and I am pretty sure none of those were #1 in America, but still fun hearing all of them again. Thanks for a fun listen.
I was born in 60. Didn't know the Irish song/singer, but all the others, yes!
In '69, I was 21. This was a trip through nostalgia for me. I know them all. Nice!
I was 5 in '69 but it was nostalgic for me too! I remember pretty much all of them!
I was 14 69 so I’m with you in the trip!
Speaking of which, the Jackson Browne 1978 (concert version) hit song "Running On Empty" includes the lyric, "In '69 I Was 21.........."
@@gregpaspatis9425 I was wondering if someone would catch that. Always liked that song. 21 in June of that year.
Okayyyy..... gotta go on a 70's bing now, later (my age of adolescence)! 😃
That was EXCELLENT!!!
OMG I think I just went through a time warp! Thanks for the memories Diane!❣️
Spirit in the Sky was also covered by a group called Doctor and the Medics back in 1986
That you never heard of "I am woman" by Helen Reddy surprises me. Nothing before that in this video surprised me.
Re:Partridge Family. A TV Family, however, the mom and oldest son were really mother and son (Shirley Jones / David Cassidy)
Danny Bonaduce was the red head and was the one who had "issues"
the mom and oldest son were really mother and son...
Well, step-mom & step-son.
Danny Bonaduce has grown up, is now a local radio DJ, and STILL has "issues" !
It’s scary how many of these I knew, given that I was a toddler then. Even scarier that you know them! Bump for “Mull of Kintyre”, my favourite Wings song.
A lot of these were hits in the UK as well. With My dinagling by Chuck Berry it was actually banned in the end. I was only a couple of years old at the time and loved the song. My mum phoned up radio 2 to request it on my birthday. They said happy birthday but would not play the song 🤣
(btw, they felt the dingaling was an euphamism for ... well you can guess)
I figured that out 😂
What was popular in music in the UK versus Ireland was actually more diverse at that time than it is now I believe. My parents explained to me that Local plans would be even more popular than international acts
It didn't Dingle it dangled
@@DianeJennings I am actually more surprised so many of those songs were big hits in the USA. It doesn't surprise me that there was a big difference in the music between Ireland and the UK as there was obviously a lot of animosity between the Republic of Ireland and England during that era. I think Ireland was a lot more interested in homegrown stuff because of said hostilities. But hard to say, as I was only a tiny child in the 70s who liked songs about dingalings.
Karen Carpenter had an absolutely amazing voice. She considered herself a drummer.
And despite being a tween/teen in the 70s, there are songs I don't recall ever having heard.
Don't worry about it. I'm 70 and I don't know where she got that list from.
These are actually #1 songs from the UK (but it's never labelled as such by whoever creates these vids). There's plenty of crossover with the USA though many of these didn't make it to # and a few of these songs never made it across the ocean at all. ABBA was much bigger in the UK than the USA. Nonetheless, it's a very good sample of '70s hits and a thoroughly enjoyable video. You're a delight and quite musically knowledgeable for someone so young.
Quite agree with you. Whoever made this list got chart positions mixed up. Abba only had one no. 1 hit in the US and that was "Dancing Queen". But good list, none the less, giving a broad look at the various types of songs that at one time dominated the radio.
This list is actually based on world wide sales for each month
No, it isn't. Don't confuse things. A novelty song like "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" was a UK #1 hit and only made it to #92 in the USA. Some of these artists were obviously just UK acts.
oh Ok cause that PAUL Mccartny song callled Mull of kyntire was not a USA big hit he did with WINGS ,SHe def is doing a UK top # 1 song list.
Yes, McCartney and Wings' "Mull of Kintyre" (about an area in Scotland where Paul had a farm) turned out to be one of the all-time biggest UK hits but didn't get anywhere in the USA as the subject matter didn't connect.
The partridge family was not a real family, just actors in a television show, but the show was based on a real performing family called the Cowsills. Two actors in the show, David Cassidy and Shirley Cassidy, were real life step mother and step son, and they both really sang. Glad you got to hear all these great songs. I know all of them, and was so lucky to have grown up with them.
@@dawndeleon3765 indeed. Also the Brady kids weren't related of course but they all actually did sing except Christopher knight
Being a teenager for half of the 70s of course I knew most of these songs up until those disco songs started. But even though I heard most of them at some point, that doesn't mean that they were on my list of liked songs. (referring back to that Disco stuff here). Then in 1978 was when I entered the Navy and was immediately shipped overseas so that was when my 10 year blackout of music began. I had a jolly good laugh when you played that Chuck Berry song "My Ding-a-ling"!
Like what is that song?! 😂
@@DianeJenningslol, a song that made us laugh when we were kids! Give it a listen. That guy had a lot of silly songs. I think he was the one who sang "the streak )" about a streaker
@@LindaC616 I think Ray Stevens sang "The Streak" but you're right that was a clever funny song too
@ronshepherd6950 you're right, I had not reached that point of the video yet and did not realize that this was gong show Chuck
I'm a few years younger than you. I joined the Navy in 1981. I served aboard a Knox class frigate in Rhode Island. I found my favorite group one day while we were cleaning the bridge and listening to WBZ. Steely Dan's Rikki Don't Lose That Number came on, and I was hooked.
You've never heard of Helen Reddy's "I am Woman"??! It was the anthem of we women who fought for equal rights!
In 1973 she won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Performance “I am Woman”…That clip was from her appearance on The Midnight Special.
There was 3 or 4 was never released in the U.S.A. I love all others. I'm 56 years old. Much love to you and yours
Yep, this was definitely not a list from the USA. There were probably 10 songs on there that were for sure not USA #1 songs. Probably from the UK, but a lot of great music none the less.
But all of the songs she listened to were #1 in the U.S. - and a few of them are unfamiliar to me (I am from Sweden) since they only were hits on North America. I am impressed that Abba had so many hits there..
Not the U.S. The UK.
@@Vinterfrid Nope, Boney M never had a top 20 hit in the US and they were on the list several times. This was not a list of US #1 songs. The title of the video is incorrect, but not that big of a deal, and and still a good reaction video.
@@Vinterfrid No
Got to say, I'm impressed with your knowledge of the 70,s music. Cheers 🥂
As a 1970 baby - I can say, from first hand experience, that this list mostly is inaccurate. Afternoon Delight (1976) not being on this list is prime evidence of this!
The list is just the #1 overall song of that month and based on the UK Top 100. Afternoon Delight did reach #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 July 10 of 1976. However, it was not the #1 song overall for the month.
This was a awesome review. You passed the class!
To be honest this kinda pisses me off be 23 knowing all these songs and bands/singers
My generation, generation Z has the worst music every all rap and copywriter music nothing original or pure, I’m disappointed and disgusted of todays music
1960, 70s and 80s are the best years of music
Personally I love the moody blues or Bread
I agree with you 100! As someone who grew up in the 70's and 80's, and I also listened to a lot of 60's music, we really had the best music because the
artists were both great lyricists and musicians.
Unlike your generation, we also learned how to spell and write correct grammatical sentences. 😎
@@gemini6828that’s racist
@@gemini6828I’m part of lgtbq community and I don’t like your racist comments
I have 2 nipple rings and and a belly button ring don’t judge me
I’m pan sexual as well
@@Navyboi93 So you're playing the Race Card based upon the fact that I pointed out your horrific ability to write a sentence and spell correctly? Get a clue, BOI!
@@Navyboi93 Good luck with all of that. Thank GOD I grew up in the 70's.
This was fun to watch! You knew way more than I thought you would ❤
Your next assignment has to be "My Ding-A-Ling" by Chuck Berry, (which I'm pretty sure the version in this video wasn't his). It's a silly little novelty song which turned out to be Berry's only number one hit, which is ironic because it really isn't indicative of the sound he's famous for. For that you have to go back to the fifties and look at songs like "Maybelline", "Roll Over, Beethoven", "Rock and Roll Music", and "Johnny B. Goode". Legend has it that he got his sound from Marty McFly.
That one sounds funny
@DianeJennings I thought
My Ding-a-ling song was hilarious. My guardian granddad did not. I was singing it over the phone to a friend while in his presence. He damned near kicked my ass. 🤣🤣🤣
@@mikevaughan3592 He must've been playing with his own ding-a-ling.
(Sorry, no disrespect to your granddad, just couldn't resist.)
I’ve never liked that song at all. I never found it funny. Just annoying.
I don't think I ever heard that song played on American radio.
You've probably heard Bananaramas cover of "Venus"
A good group to react to is The Traveling Wilburys. Specifically the official video to "Handle With Care." They are described as half-brothers, though there is some question on that. I believe some members also had solo success. If you do react to the group, do not look them up. This is one group you should definitely enter blind.
Not a 70s group.😮
Half brothers? Interesting, they were superstar friends. Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison all had solo success.
Is that meant to be a joke? The Traveling Wilburys consisted of George Harrison of the Beatles, the iconic Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynn of ELO, and Tom Petty. That's why the Wilburys were called a Super group. (And no, they weren't related.)
Edit: Ohh! I forgot the legendary Bob Dylan!
@@DayRoom-o8y Yes the half brothers was meant of a joke in reply to this comment. I had forgotten to mention George and Jeff. Most of the songs they made were written at Bob Dylan's home and studio in Woodstock New York.
Omg!
At 73, I'm so jealous of all the incredible music that you could binge on hearing for the first time!
You need to listen to Paul McCartney...his after Beatles stuff is awesome.
Oh man all these songs are from my era. Incredible list.
I can remember riding my bike up and down my street, and singing all of these ,at the top of my lungs; i was young and free and i didnt care who heard me.
Diane, youre forgiven. Youre young. You kniw many more than the kids i work with
You said you got a copyright strike from the Eagles, don't let it get you down, they broke up because all of them were a**holes, and none of them can get along with a**holes so don't worry about getting copyright strikes from a band of a**holes.
It is the record company(label), not the band. ALWAYS the company.
fun taking a stroll down memory lane with u Diane!! I knew all but about 2 or 3.
This list is actually a UK list not a USA list. Clues are the appearances of ABBA and Cliff Richard neither of whom much charted in the USA in the 70s.
A USA list would have a lot more Soul artists on it. Especially in the early 70s.
I was wondering about that. I didn't know 10 of these, none of the Boney M., who I know where bigger in the UK than here.
You are incorrect about ABBA not charting much in the US. From 1974-1981 ABBA had 14 songs chart in the top 40 on the US Billboard chart, including Dancing Queen which hit #1 in 1976. They were very popular in the US. But yeah, they had several #1 hits in the UK.
@@richardstephens5570 did high school and collage in the 70’s; i’ve heard all these ABBA songs. ABBA was played quite a bit on the radio in Texas.
Abba did very well in the '70s.
We don't talk anymore by Cliff Richard was in top 40. ❤
If you did a UK list of '70s songs, Americans wouldn't know half of them. ❤
Born in September 1977 and listening to those songs brings back memories from the 80's with my parents listening to these songs.
The Partridge family was a show like the Brady Bunch
David Cassidy and Shirley Jones were the only cast members that really sang on the albums. David had a successful solo career.
Flashback all my childhood memories with this one. The song "Convoy" at 10:30 was so popular in 76 that they made a movie out of the song!
You really should do a reaction video to Jim Croce's music. He was a fantastic artist who died way too soon.
Such a talented singer who died too soon. He
seemed to be more popular after he died.
Opinions vary. Croce sucked
@@jeffrobertson527 Not all of his songs were great. Bad Bad Leroy Brown was a catchy tune meant to get people's attention. Operator and Time in a Bottle was a classic song that people will be listening to 50 years from now. It's all the more moving considering that Croce had told people prior to the crash that he planned on spending a lot less time on the road, and more time with his family.
Diane, this was the best one yet. I loved it!!!
You've never heard Gilbert O'Sullivan's Alone Again Naturally? Egad! He's Irish!!!
"Cair" too! Clair, the moment I met you, I swear
I felt as if something, somewhere
Had happened to me
Which I couldn't see
And then, the moment I met you again
I knew in my heart that we were friends
It had to be so
It couldn't be no
But try as hard as I might do, I don't know why
You get to me in a way, I can't describe
Words mean so little when you look up and smile
I don't care what people say
To me you're more than a child
Oh, Clair
Clair
Clair, if ever a moment so rare
Was captured for all to compare
That moment is you
In all that you do
But why in spite of our age difference do I cry?
Each time I leave you, I feel I could die
Nothing means more to me than hearing you say
"I'm going to marry you"
"Will you marry me, Uncle Ray?"
Oh, Clair
Clair
Clair
I've told you before, don't you dare
Get back into bed
Can't you see that it's late
No, you can't have a drink
Oh, all right then
But wait just a minute
While I, in an effort to babysit
Catch up on my breath
What there is left of it
You can be murder at this hour of the day
But in the morning the sun
Will see my lifetime away
Oh, Clair
Clair
Oh, Clair
@@EShelby2127 Well I deClaire, your a bad dog baby, but I still want you around...😂
Oh what a wonderful walk through the music of my childhood! Such a great time for music coming out of the 60's through to the 80's. Love hearing these!
It's taking me hours to watch your video, because I keep stopping and listening to the songs. These were all on the radio when I first started listening around age 10. You're bringing back memories! 👍 Even though I was listening to top 40 music at the time, there were at least two songs I didn't know at all.
Fun Fact: Killing Me Softly was written in response to American Pie...which you likely did not know if you only knew of it because of the Fugees.
i didn't know 8 songs, which surprised me. i am surprised you like so many, i think you must have a really good heart. i pray your new year is a really blessed one.
Im 59,born and raised in America, all of them are my childhood songs i could sing along with the moment I heard them
I grew up in the 70's You knew a couple I didn't so I assume they were probably mostly European artists. Lot of good stuff in there. Fun video!
Hi, Diane. I knew all the songs there as I was listing to them on the radio when they came out. That's how old I am. Stay safe to you and your loved ones 🌹💖👍
As an old American dude, I love how much you get into the songs that you do know. It's really great. There's a few songs on here even I wasn't familiar with. Also, I didn't realize Boney M was that popular here in the U.S.A., I certainly don't remember them having any #1 hits. Finally, no the Partridge Family was not a real family, just actors on a TV show. The songs for the show were performed by session musicians, although David Cassidy (the star of the show) did sing the lead vocals on the songs. Have a great day! 😊
I've learned something with that video. Roberta Flack's "First time ever I saw your face" was succeeded by Don McClean's "Vincent". That song inspired Roberta's "Killing Me Softly" 9 months later. I had heard she knew the song but didn't know how. It was because "Vincent" took over the number one spot. Listen to "Vincent" and Robert's answer. Great singer-songwriters inspiring each other to make the best music, timeless.
The Partridge Family was a TV family, but it contained real musical talent. Shirley Jones, who played the mother, made her bones in musicals, both on stage and screen. David Cassidy, who played the eldest son, had a lot of solo records in the 70s, in addition to the Partridge Family albums. The show was kind of an American answer to The Monkeys.
The Partridge Family was a TV show in the 70s about a single mom and her musical kids. The Mom (Shirley Jones) and the oldest boy (David Cassidy) actually had music carriers, the oldest girl (Susan Day) was a model and the middle boy (Danny Bonaduce) ended up being a Radio and TV personality.
Oh, and don't feel bad if you don't know some of these I grew-up in the 70s and there was a few I didn't recognize!😵💫
This is so awesome!!! I am an American and listen to this as oldies when I was young. it is so interesting to watch your reaction to them and see if you know them. I am curious what age group you are in. I don't even recognize some of them. Keep up the awesome job!!! I had to subscribe 😊
Thanks for the walk down memory lane. I knew all but 8 of the tracks played and was flooded with memories from my youth. Once again thank you.
Wow!!!!! Keep doing what you are doing. Watching this reaction. Brings back some sweet memories. Thank you so much. God bless you always. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤