I watch the movie once a year because it was so ahead of its time and so creative, I try and imagine what digital technology could have done to make it better but I come up with zero.
Shawn coming to your channel everyday has made my retirement more enjoyable and for me it really doesn’t matter how many times you play any tune I just love oldies and this song was a great song back then and still is great today. Thank you.
This was a 1-hit wonder, but Zager took his earnings and became a luthier (guitar maker). His company makes fantastic acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, and he does online instruction as well. He retired a few months ago, but the company is still solid and now run by his son.
@@bartstarr100 They are making babies in test tubes, and machines are doing so much for us, their taking over, And man is taking so much out of this earth and not putting anything back into it. Relisten to the song, and think about it?
The video with 2525 blasting away was so much fun. I remember when they asked the oldest man in the world just before he died (he was something like 112 or something, and he said there's an entire planet of people on earth that have been replaced when I die. What could it feel like to e the last person alive with a world of all new people. Crazy just thinking of it.
They did this a couple years earlier, but it didn't take off until 1969 - and was their one and only hit - and it went to NUMBER ONE in both the US and UK! They got close with MR. TURNKEY which went to #48 in Canada. Denny Zager has been making some very nice custom guitars since 1969 - and I got me a nice 'un.
Hey!! Don’t apologize!! We enjoy your “rambling “, love that you take the time to talk about the songs and dive into them!! That’s what makes for a good reactor !!
Now you need to watch the movie "Metropolis" while sitting the dark and munching on popcorn. It is one of the best silent films and is shown in cinematic classes for wanna be film makers. The song and the movie video are a perfect match.
Agree with your assessment and beliefs you stated, Shawn! And agree with your love of the song, too! I think it’s an amazingly thoughtful song, especially for its time. I was early in my jr high school years when this came out and absolutely loved it then and still do. “One day God will shake His mighty head” … Love your reactions, Shawn!
I remember this song when it was originally released. I always thought it was sung by Three Dog Night, or perhaps by Chicago. The message of the tune stuck with me back then as well. I often feel that humanity/society is slowly swirling down the drain. It appears the power of the internet is methodically dumbing down the masses. It's truly depressing that some people are willing to believe the craziest rumors. As many have noted, the movie Metropolis is a thought-provoking film that lends itself very well to this song. It is a German silent feature that depicts a futuristic society where the workers are slaves to the machines and the people are controlled by the wealthy owner of the factory. The actress shown in this video does an outstanding job portraying a human robot. The transition she makes and the facial expressions she creates put a chill down my spine the first time I watched it. I strongly recommend watching this film whenever you find the time.
Back in the 70's when I was a teenager this song came out on the radio and all my friends and boyfriend I was the only one who liked this song ! I still like this song. Thanks for sharing 😊
Mr. Zager still produces some of the best guitars made in America. I recommend his guitar to anyone but especially to older players as it is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation for his novel innovations on guitar construction. A man of many talents.
You must watch Metropolis from 1927 that's the visuals they used for this video, its a silent movie but it was way ahead of its time which makes it so incredible.
Oh man, how thought-provoking the lyrics are here. How anyone cannot connect to this in some way is beyond me... especially given the circumstances & societal upheaval today. Good one Shawn, & thanks for doing the video version. The inserted clips of "Metropolis" really sets the message. Although I'm not a believer of the "caveman theories" I agree with humanities warring tendencies. When will it eventually be over?
I was a young 13-year-old when this song came out in the summer of 1969. It was a very different song than anything most of us had heard or were listening to on the radio. In a way, it made many of us, both young and old, take stock in what we were doing to ourselves, and God was the only answer, not flawed man. Man causes the problems, but almost never is able to fix them. Only God Almighty can, if we humble ourselves to Him. Thanks Brother
Zager & Evans were an American rock-pop duo active during the late 60's-70's. This futuristic song "In The Year 2525" was their biggest hit in 1969 so they are often classified as a one-hit wonder.
Another visual video made from a classic older song is one on TH-cam by - Black Sabbath - War Pigs. The added video also increases the effects and words of the 1970 song. The visuals is a short video called - Motherland / Kurzfilm (2009). A creator added that footage to the song - "War Pigs" and it fits well. WORTH A WATCH. Video on TH-cam with the footage added has 102 mil views added 9-yrs ago under the title - War Pigs ~ Black Sabbath. th-cam.com/video/LQUXuQ6Zd9w/w-d-xo.html The original film it uses - Motherland / Kurzfilm (2009) a German made short University made I think one is clearly the one used. th-cam.com/video/mpk7xgCXmOY/w-d-xo.html
The only solution in my mind to the turmoil is collaboration on a global scale, and even an end to borders. One social democracy. Not socialism, (as it is in the world).
I always had a love-hate relationship with this song. It's got a cool groove to it, but the lyrics always seemed a little silly. Besides, I doubt at this point we'll see 2525. Metropolis is a brilliant movie, by the way. Amazing that a 20s silent film could be so prescient.
The film Metropolis made in 1927 (before the talkies) is 97 years old. It is amazing what they filmed for this stunning depiction of the future.
I watch the movie once a year because it was so ahead of its time and so creative, I try and imagine what digital technology could have done to make it better but I come up with zero.
Shawn coming to your channel everyday has made my retirement more enjoyable and for me it really doesn’t matter how many times you play any tune I just love oldies and this song was a great song back then and still is great today. Thank you.
Well Said! ✌
This was a 1-hit wonder, but Zager took his earnings and became a luthier (guitar maker). His company makes fantastic acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, and he does online instruction as well. He retired a few months ago, but the company is still solid and now run by his son.
The song haunted me then and now. Love both versions. It is the message that is so haunting.
@@evanhughes1510 He has a live version as well as this video version.
I think that what is so scary about this song, is a lot of what he is singing about is already happening. And this came out in 1969. (I think )
😂i can't name one thing in this song that has happened
@@bartstarr100 They are making babies in test tubes, and machines are doing so much for us, their taking over, And man is taking so much out of this earth and not putting anything back into it. Relisten to the song, and think about it?
Good tune, good ramble, I thought the same in 1969 when it was on the radio and I was young. Now I'm old and things are worse.
This song really creeped me out when I was a kid.
This is a good song, again from the 60’s, great era for music!👏👏👏💙
This song. With me all my 54 years on the planet it seems ❤
At 67 I couldn't of agreed more! Peace from Northern Michigan!
The video with 2525 blasting away was so much fun. I remember when they asked the oldest man in the world just before he died (he was something like 112 or something, and he said
there's an entire planet of people on earth that have been replaced when I die. What could it feel like to e the last person alive with a world of all new people. Crazy just thinking of it.
They did this a couple years earlier, but it didn't take off until 1969 - and was their one and only hit - and it went to NUMBER ONE in both the US and UK! They got close with MR. TURNKEY which went to #48 in Canada. Denny Zager has been making some very nice custom guitars since 1969 - and I got me a nice 'un.
Great Song 🎵 You are so awesome Shawn and we all love ❤️ your honest reactions. Never change .👍✊❤️
"Maybe it's only yesterday" -- maybe this happens over and over, over tens of thousands of years. Chilling.
Hey!!
Don’t apologize!!
We enjoy your “rambling “, love that you take the time to talk about the songs and dive into them!!
That’s what makes for a good reactor !!
Now you need to watch the movie "Metropolis" while sitting the dark and munching on popcorn. It is one of the best silent films and is shown in cinematic classes for wanna be film makers. The song and the movie video are a perfect match.
Always amazes me that those effects were done in the 1920's
Agree with your assessment and beliefs you stated, Shawn! And agree with your love of the song, too! I think it’s an amazingly thoughtful song, especially for its time. I was early in my jr high school years when this came out and absolutely loved it then and still do. “One day God will shake His mighty head” … Love your reactions, Shawn!
I remember this song when it was originally released. I always thought it was sung by Three Dog Night, or perhaps by Chicago. The message of the tune stuck with me back then as well. I often feel that humanity/society is slowly swirling down the drain. It appears the power of the internet is methodically dumbing down the masses. It's truly depressing that some people are willing to believe the craziest rumors.
As many have noted, the movie Metropolis is a thought-provoking film that lends itself very well to this song. It is a German silent feature that depicts a futuristic society where the workers are slaves to the machines and the people are controlled by the wealthy owner of the factory. The actress shown in this video does an outstanding job portraying a human robot. The transition she makes and the facial expressions she creates put a chill down my spine the first time I watched it. I strongly recommend watching this film whenever you find the time.
Back in the 70's when I was a teenager this song came out on the radio and all my friends and boyfriend I was the only one who liked this song ! I still like this song.
Thanks for sharing 😊
Mr. Zager still produces some of the best guitars made in America. I recommend his guitar to anyone but especially to older players as it is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation for his novel innovations on guitar construction. A man of many talents.
AGREE! Check out that new limited 12 string 900 Pro!
You must watch Metropolis from 1927 that's the visuals they used for this video, its a silent movie but it was way ahead of its time which makes it so incredible.
Classic Shawn. Well dun and Thank You brother ☘️🇺🇲
Yessir!
this song was way ahead of time at the end of this video you can see the introduction of A.I. !
The movie Metropolis came out 97 years ago. Doubt you need to worry about copyright issues.
Oh man, how thought-provoking the lyrics are here. How anyone cannot connect to this in some way is beyond me... especially given the circumstances & societal upheaval today. Good one Shawn, & thanks for doing the video version. The inserted clips of "Metropolis" really sets the message. Although I'm not a believer of the "caveman theories" I agree with humanities warring tendencies. When will it eventually be over?
I was a young 13-year-old when this song came out in the summer of 1969. It was a very different song than anything most of us had heard or were listening to on the radio. In a way, it made many of us, both young and old, take stock in what we were doing to ourselves, and God was the only answer, not flawed man. Man causes the problems, but almost never is able to fix them. Only God Almighty can, if we humble ourselves to Him.
Thanks Brother
Amen!!
I Was 14, And I Agree with you100%.
This was one of the first singles I bought, along with Jimi Hendrix and the Israelites by Desmond Dekker.
Love your insight on things.
Shawn did you notice in the lyrics they go from 6565 to 7510 & 8510 then back to 9595 just a FYI.
So not clear on your comment, after 8510, your not going "back" to 9595
What am I missing?
Amen Shawn. Yeah you will enjoy this. Thanks.
This was the No 1 song in 1969 for the year! It was the year of the Mets. The year of the Jets but not the “Year of the Cat”.
Zager & Evans were an American rock-pop duo active during the late 60's-70's. This futuristic song "In The Year 2525" was their biggest hit in 1969 so they are often classified as a one-hit wonder.
this song was done years earlier, didn't take off until '69.
The film Metropolis is a fascinating 🤔 take done back in the day. Always found this tune very interesting...👍🎤
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎scared me as a kid!
AI used against the citizens scares me
Speaking of “rambling “ check out the song:
“RAMBLING MAN “
by The Allman Brothers Band!!
Zager and Evans were from Lincoln, NE and I remember listening/watching as this hit went from local, to regional, to national.
Another visual video made from a classic older song is one on TH-cam by - Black Sabbath - War Pigs. The added video also increases the effects and words of the 1970 song. The visuals is a short video called - Motherland / Kurzfilm (2009). A creator added that footage to the song - "War Pigs" and it fits well. WORTH A WATCH.
Video on TH-cam with the footage added has 102 mil views added 9-yrs ago under the title - War Pigs ~ Black Sabbath.
th-cam.com/video/LQUXuQ6Zd9w/w-d-xo.html
The original film it uses - Motherland / Kurzfilm (2009) a German made short University made I think one is clearly the one used.
th-cam.com/video/mpk7xgCXmOY/w-d-xo.html
A true one hit wounder group but man what a song.
That movie is in public domain, probably.
Potential reality...
❤ ✌😊
The only solution in my mind to the turmoil is collaboration on a global scale, and even an end to borders. One social democracy. Not socialism, (as it is in the world).
I always had a love-hate relationship with this song. It's got a cool groove to it, but the lyrics always seemed a little silly. Besides, I doubt at this point we'll see 2525. Metropolis is a brilliant movie, by the way. Amazing that a 20s silent film could be so prescient.
Love the studio version better!!
This one is spooky… to really see it..
THIS IS THE STUDIO RECORDING.
2525, does man have five hundred more years? Probably not. Its ok.
This isn't live..
Visage - In The Year 2525: th-cam.com/video/rWHIZRJc_4I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KSqGCZ5uTwroaM5l
One hit wonder!
In every sense - their ONLY hit and topped out at NUMBER ONE.