REO Speedwagon - Golden Country (REACTION)
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- @AirplayBeats reacts to REO Speedwagon - Golden Country
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Gary Rithrath played like a beast!
Has to be one of the most underrated players ever, even on their 80’s pop stuff he always stood out. Love the guitar on Roll With the Changes.
@@tonygreene3941 I second both of your statements. A great and sadly underappreciated guitarst. Killer tone and mad skills.
My brother Greg passed away a couple of weeks ago and he introduced REO Speedwagon to me when I was a kid in the 70s. Back then REO was one of the biggest hard rocking bands until they turned into a ballad band in the 80s. RIP brother and thank you.😢
Sorry for your loss, and, what a great memory.
Yes unfortunately REO went to way a lot of good 70s bands and turned into a pop band and forgot their hard Rock roots in the 80s.
May your bro rest in peace. Great memories
In 1984 I took this girl out on a first date. Everything was good, at some point I asked her kind of out of the blue. I said, "Journey or REO" She didn't even blink and said "REO" That was all I needed to know. Two years later I married her, she in a back bedroom reading to one of our granddaughters right now
Sorry man. Lost my brother in '82. Never easy.
One of the finest bands I ever witnessed live, broke my heart when they went mainstream pop
100% this
100%.....Terry Luttrell couldnt get along with Richrath...Gary loved his booze too much. I grew up not far from Champagne. Was talking with one of the guys that used to run around with REO and Duke Tomato....seems Gary was a real dick back in the day. Terry claims he co-wrote Golden Country with Gary. I only bought one album after Crownerd joined.
@@BlazinRiver1 Do you mean Crownover?He did play guitar before Gary.Gary wrote their best songs in a lot of peoples opinion.I don't know about him being a dick,maybe he was,but the fans sure loved him.Cronin was the one I didn't like,but he was a good singer.Cronin and his pop ballad crap turned me off.
@@jettechdonatkins you know it’s kind of a folktale Kevin is the one who turned them soft. Gary wrote Take It On The Run and In Your Letter and other “soft” songs. Even their old drummer Alan said that they all kind of went in that direction. It wasn’t just Kevin. And if it wasn’t for that other music which gave them the commercial success, they’d pretty much be unknown at this point.
So-called power ballads killed rock and roll
Gary was one OF THE BEST rock guitarists of all time. Should not be overlooked.
Yep.
100%
GaryRichrath is one of the most underrated guitarist there has ever been. In my opinion he was the one that made REO.
And Kevin...
Gary Richrath! On guitar & wrote the lyrics. 1977
Dude was great.
Gary Richrath wrote the whole song. Wrote "Golden Country" in 1972 and "Ridin' the Storm Out" in 1973.
@@reddoxx4754 You might want to ask Terry Luttrell about that. He claims he co-wrote the song with Gary. If you listen to Anti Establishment Man you can see/hear the connection. REO was a true rock band when Terry sang lead. Too bad Gary was suck a dick back in the day....and he loved his booze way too much. Part of why Terry quit.
I was a senior in high school in '77...
It's my favorite REO song! Keep up the excellent reactions fellas 👏 👌 ❤
Yeah this is my fav from them too. "157 Riverside Ave" and Riding the Storm Out" comes in at the next spots for me.
That's Gary Ricrath on guitar one of the most underrated guitarist he was a great shredder
That organ sound, is a hammond B3, and Neil knew his way around it!
Gary was one of the best in those days!
Great choice guys!
Drama, great singing, talented musicians, energy...all the ingredients for a superior rock performance.
157 Riverside Avenue is another banger on this very album. Definitely worthy of a reaction
One of the best live albums ever by a college band from Uof IL. Gary Richrath is a legend here around Peoria IL, being from East Peoria and an excellent overlooked guitarist. You Can Tune A Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish. RIP Gary
Love the guitar solo , he went crazy! More REO please thanks guys.
My wife was at the concert where they recorded this track - she was 15 years old!
I was actually at this show. So one of those screams you hear in the crowd was teenage me! Good times.
I think I hear you!!!!!
@@lickitup8461 Ha ha!
Gary Richrath, the pride of Peoria Illinois. His guitar playing was just incredible on this and Ridin' The Storm Out (which he wrote).
Im just here for the 3:01 of one of the best live guitar solos of all time. R.I.P. Gary
We love you guys. That was great. And please don't overlook that spectacular bass guitar performance and arrangement. Just incredible. And of course, it absolutely goes without saying, #RIP Mr. Gary Richrath.
Also RIP to bassist Gregg Philbin.
Oh yeah…nasty solo from Gary Richrath🤘🏼
Their best song
I saw them the first time in 1972. I was 12. I’m from Illinois and I was living near the University of Illinois campus in Champaign where the band was attending college. A great live band! Gary (RIP) the lead guitarist was from my home town. A local celebrity!
I saw them in '77 at Soldier Field, along with .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Ted Nugent. It didn't suck at all
I saw them in a free concert in a park in Terre Haute. OUTSTANDING!!
I was lucky enough to see this band at their peak! The tour was on, You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish. Which was the next studio release after Get What You Play For live album. And in my opinion is one of the best live albums of all time! Needleless to say that the concert was completely amazing too! 🙂
Hot, talented Gary Richrath smiling on the cover! Playing that Gibson in Heaven, I’m sure 👍🏻
The song was originally recorded for the 1972 album R.E.O.T.W.O. writen by Gary Richrath in reaction to the strife and conflicts happening all over America in the early 70's. Also on this album must listens are Music Man, and Like You Do.
Terry Luttrell claims to have co-wrote this song with Gary. Give a listen to "Anti-Establishment Man" and you will understand why I think he did.
I wish someone would do a reaction to the opener of REO T.W.O.... let me Ride.. I always liked the back cover of REO 2 it was taken here in Nashville at Elliston Place Soda Shop.
For me, hands down, REO 2 is by far their best album. Every single song is a classic banger!
REO 2 IS A GREAT ALBUM!!!
@bobcorbin3294 there's a special place in my heart for that entire 2nd album!💯 criminally underrated and their best.👍
Old REO really could rock hard, as this proves. The cheesy 80's REO was a pale reflection of their hard rock 70's output.
The old REO had Terry Luttrell singing lead....NOT Crownerd....Luttrell claims to have co-wrote this song with Richrath. If you listen to Anti Establishment Man you will see the connection. REO was ROCK before Crownerd ruined them.
The MTV effect, REO, J. Giels, Aerosmith, ZZ Top... The 80s ruined a lot of good bands.
The studio version is in their second album, T.W.O., I listened to it for the first time today thanks to you guys and the Internet. I grew up listening to this live version.
Their early stuff was so hard,and awesome live band
REO is one of the few bands that I recommend listening to the live version first, especially this album.
Definitely for "Ridin' the Storm Out".
Guess you never heard REO when they were still a rock band. I saw them when Terry was still the lead singer. Anything with him singing is hands down the best REO....Terry Luttrell.....Anti Establishment Man....157 Riverside Ave...Sophisticated Lady...Gypsy Woman's Passion....etc.....REO WAS a rock band at one time.
@@BlazinRiver1 Not sure what you're getting at
REO has some bad ass guitar work Bros. 😎
Great job guys! It’s amazing that this song was relevant back then, 50+years ago, and it still is today, if not more so! Thanks again!!👍👍
Boy, I forgot how long that solo was!! That dude was a shredder fo SHO!!
There was something about Gary's smile while he played that just lit up the world.
REO was my dad's favorite band. He passed a few years ago at 76, so it was nice to travel back in time a little. If I may make a suggestion, I would like to see you guys react to Blood, Sweat and Tears....specifically 'Go Down Gamblin'' and then work your way down the rabbit hole....you will not be disappointed.
First of all...I thoroughly enjoy your channel...always look forward to your reactions and the respect you show is righteous, Secondly, I was fortunate enough to see these guys a couple times back in the 70's...they always rocked, while we "rolled"...keep up the great content, from an old worn out Army Vet...rock ON!!
Gary Richrath was a monster guitar player! Definitely one of the top tier guitarists in the '70s for sure, and the soul of REO Speedwagon.
Go Laa! Go Chee! Great guitar and great lyrics on Golden Country!
I took two of my friends that said they didn't want to go see REO and after they got out Both said it was one of the best concerts of their life if you're lookin for a great jam. Try flying turkey trot live
BEST REO song!!
Saw them in 1976 with Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer at the University of New Hampshire. Needless to say it was a great show.
Yay, finally a reaction to this gem! ✌️💗🎶
Gary Richrath is a beast on guitar. Tough Guys is a great tune also.
Thanks again!
When I was 16-20, REO would play KC every two months and it was always SOLD OUT LOL YES!!!!
I didn't live in Kansas city, but I really feel like I've seen them at Kemper Arena there. I saw them live three times, but I remember there was one smaller arena show where I got to be about 8 ft away from the stage. Oh my. Talk about rocking hard.
Part of "You Get What You Play For" was recorded at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas on November 1, 1976.
Thanks ! The lyrics ring so true today, listen to them, the music was so strong tho !! 70's feel good vibe screaming guitars hell yea !!
Originally written by vietnam war in 72 by gary richrath. This live version i believe came out around 78/79. Gary richath is the guitarist that is shredding. Very underrated..R.I.P. their 1980 double album has all the stuff from 70s. Back in the road, roll with changes. Keep pushin, son of poor man
Thank you so much, I requested you check this out last year and yes the live version is money. Gary Richrath was very underrated qutarist, RIP
This song is still rings true today after all these years.
The first album I ever bought. So good.
I saw them in 1977 at the Cow Palace, when they opened for Ted Nugent. The show was $5.50, and they rocked that venue to the ground. This is still a great live album, still worth the listen all these years later, if only to hear them play 157 Riverside Avenue and Riding the Storm Out, not to mention Golden Country as well as the fun and funky Flying Turkey Trot.
You made my day. Luv this song. Back when reo was more rock oriented.like you do, ridin the storm out are also great songs along 157 riverside ave
Song was inspired by a real rape in NYC that happened in a multi- tenement building, The woman screamed for help and no one came to her aid. It was shocking news in the 70's. The event even was made into a made for TV movie.
This LP was huge during my later years of high school, especially being from central IL. Brings back great memories and I’m glad you did the live version. You clearly dug it! 👍
They’re still playing this live in 2024. Check it out KC still sings it pretty well and Dave does Gary justice on the guitar
@JJ-dc9bk we saw them two weeks ago in Charleston, WV (3/22/24) they are still rocking it. KC sung "Golden Country." You're right KC still sings it well along with the rest of the songs. Great musicians and singers. The best concert I've ever been to.
@@monchorga I saw them two years ago. They had been doing Golden Country but for some reason cut that one out of the show I saw them. Did see them play “Like You Do” for the first time.
I went to go see this band in Alpine Valley Wisconsin.
The year was 1980 when they were really at the top of the charts. And they were terrific live.
1977 Warner Theater in DC, Sweet opened for REO... incredible... still remember every song by both bands
Love this song! This is a great album! Glad you enjoyed it!... 😎
The very UNDERRATED Gary Richrath on guitar.
Love this!! I have previously put this in comments. I saw these guys many times starting in the 70’s. Every show was high energy! Guitarist Gary Richrath (RIP) was an incredible talent. Not only was here underrated, but he was an incredible human being!! Another great reaction guys!!👏👏
I saw them on this tour...down from Orcas Island...called KZOK to find out the price of tickets...WON TWO FREE TICKETS...went to the show...no MJ till we saw a guy in the bathroom with a BIG baggy...asked to buy a couple joints...he gave us like an 8 th for two bucks...what a great freakin night that was,,,GREAT SHOW...Parmount Theater...too bad they started writing music for 14 year old girls
I really want to watch that guitar solo.
Richrath can just shred when needed and pull back to change the mood. All are/were great musicians. That song is very prophetic and cranks.
This is up there with the biggest and best anthems of the era. 💥
I've had "You Get What You Play For" in every form or magnetic media it's ever been released on. I wore out two LPs back in the day. I still stream this album regularly. You can say what you want about REO's transition to pop rock in the late 70's and early '80's, but when they were cooking back in the early 70's (up to Tune A Piano...), they were the best boogie woogie band in the country and no-one could touch them. The entire album is worth a deep dive!
LMFAO.....Crownerd SUCKS....REO was a rock band when Terry Luttrell was singing and WRITING for REO. He co-wrote Golden Country with Richrath.
I was directly in front of Gary Richrath at that concert.
A top 5 live album in my opinion. And that is placing it in a group of heavy hitters--Stones, the Who, Humble Pie, etc
One of the best live albums of all time.
Always been one of my favorite's from the band! Seen them live 4 times always a good show!
Great Album, no doubt about that! I'm a bass player, and this fella they had at that time was smooth. He's was the original bassist!💯. I don't remember his name, but the whole band is legendary! I still listen to this song and other songs as well... REO: The music never dies out!✌️👍
Thank you my friend!!!
Its not the settings on the organ, it is the type of organ being played. Obviously a vintage model, not a modern one.
You're right keyboardist Neal Dougty played the classic Hammond B3 organ
Yes!!! This version!!
I saw them in 76 or 77 with ELP....great concerts back in the day...tickets must have cost like 8 bucks 😊
Good stuff, thanks for wearing the Oakland A's hat, the most loyal fans in baseball.
You guys have the best reaction videos and I think it's because of your knowledge of musical instruments and production.
REO's best song! Riding the Storm Out #2
Awesome reaction, great choice!
❤❤❤❤ Yeah.RIP Gary Richrath🙏
Saw REO Speedwagon 4 * times in Rochester New York they sure did kick some butt
I haven't listened to this song in decades yet it's more applicable today than ever....kind of scarry it could be so prolific while being a masterpiece of sound.
And Gary Richrath is one of the most over looked under appreciated guitarists ever. He is absolutely one the guitarists I love listening to the most!
Nice lil treat today fellas ! TX!!!
Riding the Storm Out - Live!!! You will love it
157 riverside ave..richrath was a beast on guitar!
Seen them in Toledo, Ohio at Toledo Speedway (Jam) back in the 70's. Rock festivals were a great opportunity to see a lot of bands.
La & Che - great reaction! Really enjoyed (I do all of them) this one with you guys!
I was at the concert this recording is from. It was at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis and Boston was the opening act. Hell of a show!
4.6.24. Ahhh …. The 70s™️. Gary Richrath’s 🎸Guitar‼️
Gary Richrath lead guitar and wrote this great song
Been waiting for you guys to do this one, not only one of the best live albums of all time, Gary Richrath was an absolute monster shredder
157 Riverside Ave...same album
The real deal here boys!!!!
They were hard rockers in the early going, then went pop love songs with hear iit from a friend who heard it from a friend who heard from another you beed messen around lol!!!
Luv U guys. Keep it rockin. 😊❤
I was at this show happy Halloween
Saw them in concert in KC and a Tornado Warning was issued. We were at Summer Jam '79 at Royals Stadium. The limos backed up to the stage and put the band members in them. The members saw the crowd was not leaving and so the came back to the stage and while it was storming and a tornado was sighted near us, Kevin yelled out "if you crazy MF'ers are staying so are we! Let's keep ridin' the storm out as the band started playing the major league hit.
I was at that show too! Summer Jam 79😎
Awesome song.
Lyrics still very relevant
Listen to the Live version of "Riding the Storm Out".
Even though this was live the other one you reacted to was even more live if that makes any sense !? Because I was one of those people that told you to react to the studio version , Even though this wasn't the studio version this live version was better than the first live version you guys played , So thank you for that !
Top tier stuff here guys. Good one.
Love the head bobbing my friends.rock on
NEXT!! "Being Kind ( Can Hurt Someone Sometimes)" LIVE!! Same album!