Anyone who has seen them in concert knows they sound just like this...identical to their albums. I saw them in 1979 when I was in the 9th grade and Kevin's voice is awesome and Gary's guitar playing is over the top. RIP Gary Richrath who passed in 2015
@dgator3599 REO Speedwagon are still touring. I saw them this year (March 2024) they are still sounding good. Kevin's voice is still awesome, and he still sounds good (at the age of 72) and top notch skipping around the stage playing his guitar, and of course playing the piano. REO rocked the house, I can say it was the best concert I've been to. After other bands either broke up or stopped touring, REO never stopped touring and has been steady at it for at least fifty years. Kevin and Bruce Hall in this video are the only two who are still with the band. They are currently on their summer tour with the band Train.
The lead singer is Kevin Cronin who wrote the song, the awesome guitar player is Gary Richrath (RIP), the keyboard/organ player is Neal Doughty, the bass player is Bruce Hall, and keeping the beat going on the drums is Alan Gratzer. Kevin Cronin's vocal delivery sets him apart from other rock and roll lead vocalists. Kevin will be 73 years old in October (he still sounds good), and Bruce Hall are still touring with new members. These guys still sound great. I saw them in March 2024 these guys rocked the house along with Rick Springfield. Gary Richrath passed away in 2015, Neal Doughty retired almost two years ago, and Alan left the band in the late '90's.
The whole song has a take-me-to-church feel to it. The vocals deliver the lyrics like an evangelist---he punches out certain words to emphasize his points, just like a power-and-glory preacher would. The choir-like harmony from the background singers, the organ solo and style, etc. all contribute to that "can i get a Hallelujah" feeling of being in a lively, uplifting church service. This is one of my all-time favourite songs.
This is a feel good song. I’m glad it made you feel good. Your body language said so. Job complete. Go REO. Caution this song can also make you drive faster in the fast lane!
I've subscribed and its cos you guys guys are great. I enjoy reaction reaction vids but you guys are the best and actually watch what's happening and not keep stopping the vid every two seconds to give an opinion, you just enjoy it all and then break it down after the experience. Total respect (from Wales, UK)
Lucky to live in Illinois in the late 60s and early 70s where I saw them at the University of Illinois bar scene at Chances R and The Red Lion in Champaign, IL. REO forever!!!!
I grew up in Champaign when REO was starting to get noticed. One of their very early tour trailers (amateur paint job U-Haul) was often parked about three blocks from my house - i assumed someone there was part of the crew. Glad i could see them at their peak!
I saw them in 1987 and by the end of the show we were all standing on our chairs jumping up and down. It was a natural high! I hope to hear you guys react to some more REO!
The thing about it was when you went to their concert it was all kinds black white brown yellow it didn't matter it was just the love for the music as well as each other
REO was my first concert at age 14! Incredible! Over the years this song has meant the most to me. I often fight against change. The lyrics remind me life is change. And I need to chill ❤. And that we need to realize when we need to change things about ourselves.
LOVE you two. Keep-a-Rockin. I really like your style. Big shoutout from this old, longhaired, rocker dude in the mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Much peace and lots of love to you and yours. Bless you. Go with God. Later.
Looking forward to taking my 21 year old son and his 22 year old wife to church tomorrow on a Saturday night when the REO Speedwagon tour makes a stop in Oklahoma.
Awesome review! BTW they are still touring and this is always their encore song and everyone from age 16 to 60 is on their feet "Rollin With The Changes"
This was one of my favorite songs for a minute. I love the change over from Neil on the piano/keyboard to Gary guitar. Too bad the "changes" they were talking about was their change in their overall product with "Hi Infidelity" It got them their well-deserved millions but was a drastic change to the dark side of HI. I bought the album the day it was released. Listened to it twice and sent it to my 12-year-old sister and said, "you're gonna love this". She didn't. She couldn't even believe it was REO. They're still touring. THIS was the good stuff. It's a crime they're not in the R&R HOF A few other great REO late 70's check out "157 Riverside Ave", "Golden Country" and "Ridin' the storm out".
One of the things that makes REO different from a lot of bands is the keyboards in every song. This is one of the few songs that has an organ solo and a guitar solo and they blended them so well. This is in the top 5 of all time rock songs on my list. Amazingly it never even hit the top 40 in 1978 yet it's probably their most popular songs with their fans. Shows you how stupid people were back then.
A great song. Unfortunately, the music heard in the video is the studio recording, not live. How do I know? Because I've played the song at least 100 times or more in the last couple of years. So either they were doing a Milli Vanilli, or the audio was added after the event was taped. Sometimes it's difficult to get a good live recording, unless you take the feed from the mixer board. But even then, you should be able to hear a difference. Generally, most bands play their songs either faster or slower in concert.
sadly this version leaves out one of the best parts of the song...the beginning!!! Studio version is better (this IS the studio version, which is played over the live action, but missing the beginning).
They Will never make music like this again, People actually playing instruments and voice to tape. No pro tools, no autotune...PURE TALENT
Two blazing guitar solos and a lit organ solo
Gary Ritchrath was very underrated as a lead guitarist
That's Neil Doherty on the keyboards my homie from East Alton Illinois. We're both from around St Louis
Anyone who has seen them in concert knows they sound just like this...identical to their albums. I saw them in 1979 when I was in the 9th grade and Kevin's voice is awesome and Gary's guitar playing is over the top. RIP Gary Richrath who passed in 2015
@dgator3599 REO Speedwagon are still touring. I saw them this year (March 2024) they are still sounding good. Kevin's voice is still awesome, and he still sounds good (at the age of 72) and top notch skipping around the stage playing his guitar, and of course playing the piano. REO rocked the house, I can say it was the best concert I've been to. After other bands either broke up or stopped touring, REO never stopped touring and has been steady at it for at least fifty years. Kevin and Bruce Hall in this video are the only two who are still with the band. They are currently on their summer tour with the band Train.
This reaction is STELLAR love so much hearing them live again. Totally took me there❤
Lead singers vocal delivery was so unique powerful and fun!!!!!
The lead singer is Kevin Cronin who wrote the song, the awesome guitar player is Gary Richrath (RIP), the keyboard/organ player is Neal Doughty, the bass player is Bruce Hall, and keeping the beat going on the drums is Alan Gratzer. Kevin Cronin's vocal delivery sets him apart from other rock and roll lead vocalists. Kevin will be 73 years old in October (he still sounds good), and Bruce Hall are still touring with new members. These guys still sound great. I saw them in March 2024 these guys rocked the house along with Rick Springfield. Gary Richrath passed away in 2015, Neal Doughty retired almost two years ago, and Alan left the band in the late '90's.
I always say this song is like going to church and hearing the gospels.
watching all reactions to this song today...you'll the best and i've seen 20
The Organ!! Take me to church!!
Just an old fashioned Banger!!
The whole song has a take-me-to-church feel to it. The vocals deliver the lyrics like an evangelist---he punches out certain words to emphasize his points, just like a power-and-glory preacher would. The choir-like harmony from the background singers, the organ solo and style, etc. all contribute to that "can i get a Hallelujah" feeling of being in a lively, uplifting church service. This is one of my all-time favourite songs.
God bless you for this one
My favorite song since 1978.
This is a feel good song. I’m glad it made you feel good. Your body language said so. Job complete. Go REO. Caution this song can also make you drive faster in the fast lane!
Gawd I love this song. Y'alls reaction is the same one that I have EVERY DANG TIME!! Keep on Rollin'!
I've subscribed and its cos you guys guys are great. I enjoy reaction reaction vids but you guys are the best and actually watch what's happening and not keep stopping the vid every two seconds to give an opinion, you just enjoy it all and then break it down after the experience. Total respect (from Wales, UK)
Lucky to live in Illinois in the late 60s and early 70s where I saw them at the University of Illinois bar scene at Chances R and The Red Lion in Champaign, IL. REO forever!!!!
I would've loved seeing them in a local bar. I saw them '78 at McNichols arena opening for Foghat. I thought they kicked Foghat's ass.
I grew up in Champaign when REO was starting to get noticed. One of their very early tour trailers (amateur paint job U-Haul) was often parked about three blocks from my house - i assumed someone there was part of the crew. Glad i could see them at their peak!
Their best work!!!
REO Speedwagon is one of the best bands of the 80's.
70s
The perfect song.
I saw them in 1987 and by the end of the show we were all standing on our chairs jumping up and down. It was a natural high! I hope to hear you guys react to some more REO!
One the best songs for a workout playlist. I wish I could tell you how many miles I’ve run listening to this song. “You got to keep on rollin!”
Great reaction ❤😊
Don’t know if you noticed the album name, YOU CAN TUNE A PIANO, BUT YOU CAN’T TUNA FISH. Haha. Yeah, that Hammond organ took us to church.
You can tune a piano but you can't tune a fish.
you can't tunafish!
I respectfully disagree...lol
The thing about it was when you went to their concert it was all kinds black white brown yellow it didn't matter it was just the love for the music as well as each other
REO was my first concert at age 14! Incredible! Over the years this song has meant the most to me. I often fight against change. The lyrics remind me life is change. And I need to chill ❤. And that we need to realize when we need to change things about ourselves.
LOVE you two. Keep-a-Rockin. I really like your style. Big shoutout from this old, longhaired, rocker dude in the mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Much peace and lots of love to you and yours. Bless you. Go with God. Later.
A cool reaction video, thanks for sharing.
Their best song ever in my opinion….
Agreed. I think their best video ever is "I don't Wanna Know".
Those were the days 😂🎉
Ultimate road song. Spirit! What a band. Thanks!!
REO is many a hard rockers guilty pleasure band🤘❤️
Looking forward to taking my 21 year old son and his 22 year old wife to church tomorrow on a Saturday night when the REO Speedwagon tour makes a stop in Oklahoma.
Awesome review! BTW they are still touring and this is always their encore song and everyone from age 16 to 60 is on their feet "Rollin With The Changes"
Pride of Champaign Illinois
Gosh I love this song ❤
So much enjoyed seeing you enjoy them❤
That was great.
Like you kids..roll with the changes🎉
REO was my first concert. I was 15 and the ticket was $7. ❤
Kevin Cronin is amazing! One of the best lead vocalists! Minus Steve Perry and Robert Plant❤❤❤ REO a very under rated band!!!
I would personally take out Plant, but I can live with this.
This is one hell of a RABBIT HOLE!!! Welcome to one of the bands that helped shape the 80's rock sound..
REO Speedwagon formed in 1967. They cultivated their followers in the 1970’s, and commercial success in the 80’s.
An amazing band!
Regret I never saw them live. Great music and as you just saw great live concerts❤
I regret that I only saw them once.
Even though this video is live the recording here is the studio recording and there was a choir in the studio recording.
This was one of my favorite songs for a minute. I love the change over from Neil on the piano/keyboard to Gary guitar.
Too bad the "changes" they were talking about was their change in their overall product with "Hi Infidelity" It got them their well-deserved millions but was a drastic change to the dark side of HI. I bought the album the day it was released. Listened to it twice and sent it to my 12-year-old sister and said, "you're gonna love this". She didn't. She couldn't even believe it was REO.
They're still touring. THIS was the good stuff. It's a crime they're not in the R&R HOF
A few other great REO late 70's check out "157 Riverside Ave", "Golden Country" and "Ridin' the storm out".
One of the things that makes REO different from a lot of bands is the keyboards in every song. This is one of the few songs that has an organ solo and a guitar solo and they blended them so well. This is in the top 5 of all time rock songs on my list. Amazingly it never even hit the top 40 in 1978 yet it's probably their most popular songs with their fans. Shows you how stupid people were back then.
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I'm looking to have a relationship with a single mom of two, 20 years younger then me. "My song to her"
Rip Gary
SHAWN AND MEL WERE JUST TAKEN TO CHURCH BY REO..
Last song people!
A great song. Unfortunately, the music heard in the video is the studio recording, not live. How do I know? Because I've played the song at least 100 times or more in the last couple of years. So either they were doing a Milli Vanilli, or the audio was added after the event was taped. Sometimes it's difficult to get a good live recording, unless you take the feed from the mixer board. But even then, you should be able to hear a difference. Generally, most bands play their songs either faster or slower in concert.
Yes, studio music synced with a live video.
I thought we were done with these Reaction Video things. At least I was hoping we were.
3 days later and just 10 comments; goes to show people don't know good reactors or good music when they hear it.
sadly this version leaves out one of the best parts of the song...the beginning!!! Studio version is better (this IS the studio version, which is played over the live action, but missing the beginning).