My wife died in my arms and I always remember this song when she was on her way and she saw it in her eyes and she said Babe I Love You. I cry all the time I hear this song.
Indeed...the Seventies were my high school years...we had everything from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to the Bee Gees and Donna Summer. In retrospect, I even miss Disco 🤔😂
Hey David Bordonaro ... about two decades ago I would have disagreed. At that time I was trying to decide a career direction and endure a few bad romances. But today as a sort of old guy, I now realize you are absolutely correct. Everything was there in the '70's, even the occasional Beach Boys number. Moreover, happily there was no RAP (yet).
Not only did Dennis write this song for his wife - except for the guitar solo, which was added later on, this is the original demo that he recorded and played for her at a party. Styx attempted to redo it but could never recapture the original magic, which sent this song to the top of the charts in late '79.
Yeah, I'm not calling you out on this, by ANY means, but I doubt some of this, as I've heard them do the song live and, even with the new keyboardist (2000, in Japan) and, as always, they kill it every time. Styx is a very rare band in that, all the musicians are NOT "Jam" artists, but are the kind, like Yes, who can do the exact same performance live as they do in the studio, usually note-for-note. I would really be interested in where you got your information from so I could read it. I mean your story is great, and the part about what went on the album was the demo plus Tommy Shaw' guitar added in ... the stuff of legend ... but it's not plausible they they couldn't have reproduced it themselves ... not if you know the band or have seen them play. I believe that they just thought well, they didn't HAVE to remake it, as it was pretty much perfect as it was.
@@StevesFunhouse You should go find a video called "Beyond the Vinyl" with Dennis DeYoung. He explains all of this in his own words. It's not uncommon for artists to record a demo only to discover they can never recapture that same original magic.
@@RushTrader Except, I've SEEN them do it LIVE, and they sounded perfect. At that point, it doesn't matter what he thinks ... yes it was a demo on the album, with Tommy Shaw's guitar solo added on top but, they COULD HAVE done it again ... they just didn't NEED to. So again, I've SEEN them do it in concert videos and they sounded perfect.
@@StevesFunhouse I'm ONLY talking about the studio version being the demo. Sure, the band can play it well live, so what? I just thought it was great how the original demo became the #1 single. You're getting off topic.
@@RushTrader Oh, Ok, I'm with you. But, I was NOT off topic. I objected to the phrase YOU stated, "Styx attempted to redo it but could never recapture the original magic", because they clearly did.
I dedicated this song to my girlfriend who is now my wife the night before I went to basic training many years ago. The radio station didn’t take requests usually but because I was leaving for the Army they did. Memories
Hi Angela...this is a very well composed and emotionally rich love song. It was nice to hear it again...lots of pleasant memories. Thank you for reacting to this. ❤❤👍👍
The story about this song is that Dennis DeYoung actually wrote this song for his wife and the producers of the album "Cornerstones" heard it and said they wanted it on the album.
Plus, the recording was the demo featuring Dennis playing all the keyboards and singing all the harmonies with John and Chuck on drums and bass, respectively. They just overdubbed Tommy Shaw’s guitar solo and it became the bands only #1 hit!
A truly great power ballad demands both majestic pomp and craven shamelessness. Dennis DeYoung the lead vocalist of 'Styx' had both. "Babe" may be Hallmark-level expression, but this was THE song when I was aged 15 and falling in love for the first time. It still resonates with me today..
A staple of our Friday night junior high dances along with "Ships," "I Know I'll Never Love This Way Again," "Lead Me On," Upside Down," etc., etc. This really brings back memories.
You're reactions are just as sweet and sentimentally genuine as the musical choices you make, Angela! Thank you for keeping great music alive!!!!! I enjoy your reactions and Jamal_aka_Jamel's as well! You guys sum things up nicely and express you genuine appreciation of the music!
I was getting ready to go active duty in the AF in 79 and this was on the radio. It was hard to say goodbye to my girlfriend, but this song brings me back to that moment every time I hear it. Alas, it was not to be.
Just as You, I'm a Sucker for Love Ballads. This is One of My Favorite Love Songs of theirs. This Track and "Lady" From their First Album. They don't Write Lyrics like that anymore. The Lyrics are so Open, Pure and Honest of How a Man should Feel about a Woman. That was the Magic of the 70s Ballads. This 1979 Song will Never get Old and it will always be a Treasure of Classic Rock.
Singer Dennis De Young wrote this song as a gift for his wife and it ended up not only being put on the album, but was the biggest hit on the album. Here's something interestingly unusual. De Young is still married to the same woman. One of the great enduring loves in rock and roll. Another song he dedicated to his wife that was a big hit and a great song is "Lady." You really should react to that song as well. This song (Babe) is another questionable "Guilty Pleasure." Just a great rock and roll love song-ballad from the late 1970s that was truly heartfelt by the composer.
Watched a recent interview with Dennis DeYoung and he says leaving his wife and kids made touring insufferable which eventually really causes a rift with his band also has a problem with bright lights do he always wears sunglasses. At least his priorities were right for a rock legend
Just catching up on all your content, I loved all your Carpenters reactions thanks for your old soul, nice to see in a beautiful young women. Keep it up:)
I think this was the most played single by my parents when I was a kid.The vinyl wore out. Secretly by mom and dad, alone late at night. I caught them at times when I was supposed to be in bed. It seemed to give each inspiration in what was some tough times. Not going beyond too much, every relationship has its issues. But some way, this song, after the times I caught them listening (they did not catch me)....did seem to bring them closer in the days, weeks and months later. It was as if talking to them. I know weird, but when things were down for both, I would catch them listening to this late at night. Maybe that is why I was so lucky to have such a loving mom and dad.
@@jamesanthony5257 Lady, by Styx, is a straight out rock song with a hard charging beat...Beth is a soft ballad. My point was Beth and Babe are both soft ballads done by rock bands.
Growing up in the 70's Styx was not liked by many people . In the 70's as a teenager if you listen to Styx or country music. People would give you a really time for liking styx , county music and a few others. I lived in Lexington Kentucky a few miles from Rupp arena, went to over 25 concerts together, Styx was the only one I went to by myself! My 5 friend's and I were a real tight group of boys, still friends with 4 of the 5 50 years later , my best friend died in a car crash in 1980 worst year in my life.
As mentioned, you have to think of solders going off to war and saying good-bye to their 'Babe'. Although this didn't come out until 1979, after Vietnam, it would have been the perfect song for so many guys that were drafted. But still relevant for for any solder that still gets sent to war.
It's a nice song ,(though hardly a classic in my opinion), that is enjoyable to listen to, but not going to revisit soon. Just enjoy, it's just an expression. Nobody actually feels guilty.
I didn't read through all the comments, so someone else may have beat me to it, but I think I can speak for many when I say "We think you're pretty special too babe".
You should definitely check out some more of Styx. Come Sail Away, A.D.1928/Rockin' the Paradise, Blue Collar Man, Foolin' Yourself, Crystal Ball, Born for Adventure, The Grand Illusion......
Written by Dennis DeYoung. He played keyboards and sang lead here. 🎹👨🎤 Tommy Shaw on backing vocal 👨🎤 and guitar solo. 🎸 He originally wanted to keep this private. But he changed his mind. The sing went Number 1 in 1980! 😃 Suggested next Styx song sung by Dennis: Love at First Sight. 🎹👨🎤 Suggested Styx song sung + written by Tommy Shaw: Too Much Time on My Hands. 👨🎤🎸
Dennis should have made a solo album for this type release. This and the whole Mr Roboto ( let’s put on a play before our concert ) fiasco is why he’s not in Styx today… and that’s a shame because I love a lot of the early Styx with Dennis on lead.
For other great love songs of this era try some Air Supply. Maybe All out of Love, Every Woman in the World, Lost in Love, or my favorite Even the Nights Are Better.
Hi Angela, This is not a reaction request, but just a sharing of IMO a much better version of this same song. It is live and is the official video. Here's a link to it. th-cam.com/video/yaVyQS1T7TY/w-d-xo.html The backstory is the lead vocal (singer and piano player) wrote this song for his wife as a birthday present. If you choose to watch it, enjoy.
HEY YOU SAID THE WORD BABE WAS WEIRD ON THAT SONG LYRICS? SO VERY IMPORTANT MUSICIAN IN AMERICAN, WTHATS THE WORD YOU COULD REPLACE ON THAT LYRICS? Iam a Brazilian man, and I lived at 1970 and 1980 and 1990 and until today. I can't understand your position abou the olders persons. Can you tell me please?thanks a lot..
Great reaction again Angela!! Not sure how this beautiful love song became a guilty pleasure but if it got you to react to it than I am 100% in favour!! When you are finished counting down the 50 guilty ones, please consider reacting to a few Halloween scary type tunes like "Werewolf" by The Five Man Electrical Band, "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon, "Spooky" by The Classics IV, "Season of the Witch" by Donovan and "Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone!! Great job on this one!!
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My wife died in my arms and I always remember this song when she was on her way and she saw it in her eyes and she said Babe I Love You. I cry all the time I hear this song.
Man, I'm really sorry.
The 70s had it all , hard rock , soft rock , progressive rock , love songs , disco , r&b , Motown . And it is ALL good . love your honest reactions
Indeed...the Seventies were my high school years...we had everything from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to the Bee Gees and Donna Summer. In retrospect, I even miss Disco 🤔😂
Hey David Bordonaro ... about two decades ago I would have disagreed. At that time I was trying to decide a career direction and endure a few bad romances. But today as a sort of old guy, I now realize you are absolutely correct. Everything was there in the '70's, even the occasional Beach Boys number. Moreover, happily there was no RAP (yet).
YOU LEFT OUT COUNTRY MUSIC ....
This was one of my all time favourite songs to roller-skate to back before cell phones. Thanks so much for reacting to it.
This is NOT a guilty pleasure song!!
It’s just a pleasure to listen too!!
Well said
This song was written by Dennis for his wife for her birthday. Not initially intended to be on an album. He does all vocals (lead and harmonies).
Not only did Dennis write this song for his wife - except for the guitar solo, which was added later on, this is the original demo that he recorded and played for her at a party. Styx attempted to redo it but could never recapture the original magic, which sent this song to the top of the charts in late '79.
Yeah, I'm not calling you out on this, by ANY means, but I doubt some of this, as I've heard them do the song live and, even with the new keyboardist (2000, in Japan) and, as always, they kill it every time. Styx is a very rare band in that, all the musicians are NOT "Jam" artists, but are the kind, like Yes, who can do the exact same performance live as they do in the studio, usually note-for-note. I would really be interested in where you got your information from so I could read it.
I mean your story is great, and the part about what went on the album was the demo plus Tommy Shaw' guitar added in ... the stuff of legend ... but it's not plausible they they couldn't have reproduced it themselves ... not if you know the band or have seen them play. I believe that they just thought well, they didn't HAVE to remake it, as it was pretty much perfect as it was.
@@StevesFunhouse You should go find a video called "Beyond the Vinyl" with Dennis DeYoung. He explains all of this in his own words. It's not uncommon for artists to record a demo only to discover they can never recapture that same original magic.
@@RushTrader Except, I've SEEN them do it LIVE, and they sounded perfect. At that point, it doesn't matter what he thinks ... yes it was a demo on the album, with Tommy Shaw's guitar solo added on top but, they COULD HAVE done it again ... they just didn't NEED to. So again, I've SEEN them do it in concert videos and they sounded perfect.
@@StevesFunhouse I'm ONLY talking about the studio version being the demo. Sure, the band can play it well live, so what? I just thought it was great how the original demo became the #1 single. You're getting off topic.
@@RushTrader Oh, Ok, I'm with you. But, I was NOT off topic. I objected to the phrase YOU stated, "Styx attempted to redo it but could never recapture the original magic", because they clearly did.
For many of us old timers we remember this music from our jr high and high school dances.
I dedicated this song to my girlfriend who is now my wife the night before I went to basic training many years ago. The radio station didn’t take requests usually but because I was leaving for the Army they did. Memories
Glad yr outta the army...but sad if yr in the lousy US and Biden!
@@michaelasay8587 moron.. it’s a music reaction channel… it’s not a place for your misguided asinine political misinformation.
Thank you for your Service 🇺🇸 ❤ I'm so glad that the took your request!!! What a beautiful way to say I love you and I will miss you 🥰❤
Hi Angela...this is a very well composed and emotionally rich love song. It was nice to hear it again...lots of pleasant memories. Thank you for reacting to this. ❤❤👍👍
The story about this song is that Dennis DeYoung actually wrote this song for his wife and the producers of the album "Cornerstones" heard it and said they wanted it on the album.
Plus, the recording was the demo featuring Dennis playing all the keyboards and singing all the harmonies with John and Chuck on drums and bass, respectively. They just overdubbed Tommy Shaw’s guitar solo and it became the bands only #1 hit!
My first ever slow dance with a girl was to this song...sigh....such innocent memories come flooding back...
In 1979 he wrote that as a gift Valentine's gift for his wife it became a number one song
I love his voice, great singer
These songs brings back so many memories
A truly great power ballad demands both majestic pomp and craven shamelessness. Dennis DeYoung the lead vocalist of 'Styx' had both.
"Babe" may be Hallmark-level expression, but this was THE song when I was aged 15 and falling in love for the first time. It still resonates with me today..
The singer, Dennis DeYoung had a hit single Desert Moon. I think you would like it.
Styx: "Best Of Times"
A staple of our Friday night junior high dances along with "Ships," "I Know I'll Never Love This Way Again," "Lead Me On," Upside Down," etc., etc. This really brings back memories.
Randy Vanwarmer. Just When I Needed You Most. It's a beautiful song
Loved the reaction, this is one of my favs for sure. Great selection! Similarly "Beth" by KISS.
You're reactions are just as sweet and sentimentally genuine as the musical choices you make, Angela! Thank you for keeping great music alive!!!!! I enjoy your reactions and Jamal_aka_Jamel's as well! You guys sum things up nicely and express you genuine appreciation of the music!
A fantastic song to react to would be Dennis DeYoung “Desert Moon”. Its an amazing song.
Styx is one of those great bands from the 70s that had several hit song's that were recorded with various instruments added and recording techniques
The real guilty pleasure is Mr. Roboto by Styx and 🔥 musical production!
You definately need to listen to more Styx. So many good songs.
I was getting ready to go active duty in the AF in 79 and this was on the radio. It was hard to say goodbye to my girlfriend, but this song brings me back to that moment every time I hear it. Alas, it was not to be.
Just as You, I'm a Sucker for Love Ballads. This is One of My Favorite Love Songs of theirs. This Track and "Lady" From their First Album. They don't Write Lyrics like that anymore. The Lyrics are so Open, Pure and Honest of How a Man should Feel about a Woman. That was the Magic of the 70s Ballads. This 1979 Song will Never get Old and it will always be a Treasure of Classic Rock.
Singer Dennis De Young wrote this song as a gift for his wife and it ended up not only being put on the album, but was the biggest hit on the album. Here's something interestingly unusual. De Young is still married to the same woman. One of the great enduring loves in rock and roll. Another song he dedicated to his wife that was a big hit and a great song is "Lady." You really should react to that song as well. This song (Babe) is another questionable "Guilty Pleasure." Just a great rock and roll love song-ballad from the late 1970s that was truly heartfelt by the composer.
It was a stone-cold certainty you were going to like that one.
Love your reactions. If you love STYX you should do Sweet Madame Blue. You will love it!
Watched a recent interview with Dennis DeYoung and he says leaving his wife and kids made touring insufferable which eventually really causes a rift with his band also has a problem with bright lights do he always wears sunglasses.
At least his priorities were right for a rock legend
STYX is a great concert band! Seen them in concert 6 times!
I have never seen them live, and I won’t until they bring Dennis back, my pipe dream 🎶🎵
That's an awesome song! I haven't heard it in years... 🧔🏾👍🏾🤙🏾🎶🎶🎶
Just catching up on all your content, I loved all your Carpenters reactions thanks for your old soul, nice to see in a beautiful young women. Keep it up:)
Love this!!! 🧡✨👍
So many memories! 🤩 Junior high dances!
I think this was the most played single by my parents when I was a kid.The vinyl wore out. Secretly by mom and dad, alone late at night. I caught them at times when I was supposed to be in bed. It seemed to give each inspiration in what was some tough times.
Not going beyond too much, every relationship has its issues. But some way, this song, after the times I caught them listening (they did not catch me)....did seem to bring them closer in the days, weeks and months later. It was as if talking to them. I know weird, but when things were down for both, I would catch them listening to this late at night.
Maybe that is why I was so lucky to have such a loving mom and dad.
Babe is very sweet
A guilty 80s pleasure
Tonight is What it Means to be Young from the movie Streets of Fire
This song takes me back.
This was written back in a time when people knew how to love and be in love.....and knew how to be happy being in love. As a society, we've lost that.
Dennis recently celebrated his 53 wedding anniversary to his 'babe'.
This is a song for guys to sing and dance with S/O on a Tuesday while making your better half dinner. Just so they know how much you love them
You should watch the live performance. You will enjoy it. Dennis and his wife are still together after 50 years.
And THAT was the Same Band that wrote "Mr Roboto." 😝
Such a lovely song ❤
Jackson Browne Live Video BBC 1978 "The Load Out & Stay" for Mike & the Mechanics I suggest "Silent Running" my favorite !
Styx was huge in the late seventies...a favorite band of mine. This song was Styx imitating Kiss' Beth 😎
You could say “Beth” was Kiss imitating the Styx song “Lady”.
Kiss: “Beth I know you’re lonely”
Styx: “Lady, turns me on when I’m lonely”
@@jamesanthony5257 Lady, by Styx, is a straight out rock song with a hard charging beat...Beth is a soft ballad. My point was Beth and Babe are both soft ballads done by rock bands.
I hope you can react to all I need by jack Wagner that is a true guilty pleasure
I never use this term,but you are MAJOR EYE CANDY!!! LOL Can't believe I said that!!! LMAO
STYX and REO Speedwagon toured for years together!
I love this song so much a beautiful song indeed
More Styx songs
Rocking the Paradise
Too much time on my hands
Renegade
Crystal Ball
Suite Madam Blue
Grand illusion
Growing up in the 70's Styx was not liked by many people . In the 70's as a teenager if you listen to Styx or country music. People would give you a really time for liking styx , county music and a few others. I lived in Lexington Kentucky a few miles from Rupp arena, went to over 25 concerts together, Styx was the only one I went to by myself! My 5 friend's and I were a real tight group of boys, still friends with 4 of the 5 50 years
later , my best friend died in a car crash in 1980 worst year in my life.
I was just a babe during this era, I like this tune though I'm just hearing this song now.
As mentioned, you have to think of solders going off to war and saying good-bye to their 'Babe'. Although this didn't come out until 1979, after Vietnam, it would have been the perfect song for so many guys that were drafted. But still relevant for for any solder that still gets sent to war.
THAT'S WHAT YOU ARE YA LITTLE BABE!!! :) HEY ANGELA, KEEP ENJOYINGGGG YOUR MUSICAL EXPERIENCES! :) ALWAYS GOOD TO HEAR AND SEE YOU
I'll go obscure from the 60's Orpheus "Can't Find the Time & another Mercy "Love Can Make You Happy "
No one should feel guilty about loving this song. It's a classic.
amen
It's a nice song ,(though hardly a classic in my opinion), that is enjoyable to listen to, but not going to revisit soon. Just enjoy, it's just an expression. Nobody actually feels guilty.
@@Hexon66 you’re so wrong!!
This IS a classic!!
@@BRO77TX it's an absolute instant classic from the day it was released.
Whenever I imagine the voice of the Archangel Gabriel, I think of Dennis DeYoung.
I didn't read through all the comments, so someone else may have beat me to it, but I think I can speak for many when I say "We think you're pretty special too babe".
"Babe/Baby" are quintessential rock lyrics..🤘😎
70's and 80's music all day.
Love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Styx The Best of Times is your next stop
This shouldn't be a guilty pleasure song, It's amazing❤ If you don't like it, then you should feel guilty😂😂😂
You should definitely check out some more of Styx. Come Sail Away, A.D.1928/Rockin' the Paradise, Blue Collar Man, Foolin' Yourself, Crystal Ball, Born for Adventure, The Grand Illusion......
If this is a guilty pleasure - I'm guilty!
No Autotune 🎵🎶👍🏼
Aloha, Angela 🌈🌺😎 love your reactions , you gotta listen to snow blind by Styx . You’re going rock to this one.😜🌈🤙🏽😎
Even her intro is fire. Girl only gets wins
Far out song, and I also like Lady by them! Mr Roboto is still their most profound and prophetic song!
You want to the rocker side of them then give a listen to Suite Madame Blue
Beautiful song for beautiful women.
Like you.❤ nice reaction!
Yaaaas! Love this song but never saw anyone react to it. Oh the memories and the feels!💗💗💗
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ok babe.
Written by Dennis DeYoung. He played keyboards and sang lead here. 🎹👨🎤
Tommy Shaw on backing vocal 👨🎤 and guitar solo. 🎸
He originally wanted to keep this private. But he changed his mind. The sing went Number 1 in 1980! 😃
Suggested next Styx song sung by Dennis: Love at First Sight. 🎹👨🎤
Suggested Styx song sung + written by Tommy Shaw: Too Much Time on My Hands. 👨🎤🎸
REO Speedwagon and Styx are from metro Chicago. So are Richard Marx, Jonathan Cain of Journey and Veruca Salt.
Dennis should have made a solo album for this type release. This and the whole Mr Roboto ( let’s put on a play before our concert ) fiasco is why he’s not in Styx today… and that’s a shame because I love a lot of the early Styx with Dennis on lead.
Styx Renegade
Dennis doesn’t get near the recognition he deserves for his voice. I think it’s incredible.
Freakishly incredible. If you hear a live version of Don't Let It End, the sheer number of different ways he can sing the words "this way" is crazy.
thumbs up and a sub... sweet and honest reaction...thanks
Babe I love you ❤️
❤
Denis deYoung..."Desert Moon"
Check out The Best of Times by them it's a great song too.
I would be interested in your reactions to Mike and the Mechanics Living Years
Only singing this to you…don’t ever give me any privilege shit…
For other great love songs of this era try some Air Supply. Maybe All out of Love, Every Woman in the World, Lost in Love, or my favorite Even the Nights Are Better.
Crystal Ball
You should listen to BETH by KISS
Listen to lady by Styx....you will love it.
Fooling Yourself by Styx & Styx - Too Much Time On My Hands
YEAH, STYX AND REO WERE VERYYYYY SIMILAR ANGELA AND IN FACT THEY TOURED TOGETHER MULTIPLE TIMES THRU THE YEARS! :) GOOD CALL
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Hi Angela,
This is not a reaction request, but just a sharing of IMO a much better version of this same song. It is live and is the official video. Here's a link to it. th-cam.com/video/yaVyQS1T7TY/w-d-xo.html The backstory is the lead vocal (singer and piano player) wrote this song for his wife as a birthday present. If you choose to watch it, enjoy.
HEY YOU SAID THE WORD BABE WAS WEIRD ON THAT SONG LYRICS? SO VERY IMPORTANT MUSICIAN IN AMERICAN, WTHATS THE WORD YOU COULD REPLACE ON THAT LYRICS? Iam a Brazilian man, and I lived at 1970 and 1980 and 1990 and until today. I can't understand your position abou the olders persons. Can you tell me please?thanks a lot..
Your a sweetheart
☮️❤️🔥🔥🔥🎶🎵🎶...😏
Angela babe i love you
Great reaction again Angela!! Not sure how this beautiful love song became a guilty pleasure but if it got you to react to it than I am 100% in favour!! When you are finished counting down the 50 guilty ones, please consider reacting to a few Halloween scary type tunes like "Werewolf" by The Five Man Electrical Band, "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon, "Spooky" by The Classics IV, "Season of the Witch" by Donovan and "Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone!! Great job on this one!!