Answer to your question where this is from : it is from a time when real music was played and felt. I am blessed and fortunate to had been part of that time. Greetings brother!!!
@@deborascott2893 I understood his question. I was playfully giving him a different and larger reference to his answer. Looks like you were overthinking my comment. Cheers.
@@jlove7723 not all. Just didn't see an answer to his question, that's all. I feel the same as you as being blessed to have been there in the 1970's. Wish I could go back, best time of my life. 👍
@@jlove7723 Thanks. Wow, do you see what we just did there? We put ourselves in each others shoes, sort a speak, and we understood how the other person felt. Amazing, I still say our generation is the best. With all this stress in the world lately I think you & I did good, we didn't blow up at each other. And we're complete strangers so what would have it mattered if we blew up? But it did matter, to both of us. I heard you and you heard me. We listened and we felt heard. Seems to me some people in DC could take some lessons. But let's not get into that because Jamel's is only for entertainment and I like that because we all need to get away from the craziness. Take care and bless you. 😊
I was 16 when this song was on the radio. By this time, Sweet was one of my favorite bands. Still are to this day. 58 yrs old now. 70s music.. like none other.
I met Sweet in the mid 70s. A friend of mine's cousin was their producer. They came across as very pleasant, courteous and intelligent. I once met Adam Ant. He was really rude and offhand. Sweet was a pleasant contrast. They had every right to feel full of themselves but were surprisingly humble. Brian Connolly was really talented and had a powerful voice. Died of a multiple heart attacks at 51 yrs old - that was a tragic loss. R.I.P.
Who was your friend's cousin or is it a secret?! I'm surprised at AA, i always thought he was polite but he was a punk so could've been having a bad attitude day. (BC & AA were my pin ups lol).
Wow your lucky to have meet them, Steve Priest wrote a good bio book and hand signed it for me. He was so nice to do this . They were all very handsome and sexy as well. Poor Brian I wish he could have made it, they were so great, likely been even bigger in the 80's. The Sixteens is one of my favorites but Give us a Wink LP is so heavy metal!!
Sadly, Brian was kicked in the throat in 1974 and lost some octaves but he was still sensational! ❤ I’ve been obsessed with them lately and watching documentaries (so sad) and listening to all of their music. Some solid rock songs! Not only were they easy on the eyes but they were a talented bunch! Brian, Steve, Mick, and Andy 🥰
Me too. I've been researching them for the last 6 months. I didn't appreciate them enough as a youngster. I listen to them every day. Priest was a musical genius.
Big hit for Sweet. A band this so sadly overlooked in the annals of rock history. Brian Connolly was one of the best singers in rock. He had a huge range and acute sense for melody and harmony.
Jamal, my wife and I LOVE your reactions to our favorite Bands and Artists, you put a smile on our faces!! we would like to donate to you. She was going to purchase one of your shirts but didn't have a style she liked. point us in the right direction please. Peace out brother and stay safe.
The album oriented rock and classic rock stations tended to play the long version; the pop/ top 40 stations tended to play the edited "single" version.
One of my favorite songs from the era. I remember hearing it late at night and calling the D.J. to ask who it was. I must have been young enough for my voice to give away my age because the D.J. told me to get to bed! I remember this because it wasn't until a year or two later that I found out the band's name. LOL - great memories!
I know one damned thing for sure....no one can take the 70's away from me! Jamel, I'm so happy that you have chosen this particular path on the music highway. Keep on keeping your mind and ears open.
@ Paula Dollens. I’m with you for sure my friend. So happy my parents decided to start a family when they did, giving me the opportunities to experience the cornucopia of amazing music of the 60’s& 70’s, much of it live. Thanks Mom(rip) and Dad! Sorry I was such a rebellious jackass back then.
i was born in the early 2000s and my mom would always play a variety of music in the car (i was probably in the age range of 10 and under) like rammstien, eminem, the beatles, rhcp, bob dylan and many other artists. she would often play 80’s music because she is an 80’s kid. it has lead me to not liking most modern pop (2010
Yes, but as good as the other two bands are, ELO is clearly in a more expansive galaxy. Jeff Lynne is an absolute musical genius. Could have been the fifth Beatle.
A wonderful rabbit hole. Some of the best music ever. The beautiful layering of 10cc's I'm Not In Love is amazing and the story of how it came to be is fascinating.
@@staceykelly7650 Oh, yeah -10 cc for sure - but also brings up - for me - Squeeze - many people have heard "Tempted" - but so many other great songs by them - one of the most talented - well-balanced groups ever!
Jamel, your reactions are so great to watch. Its great you appreciate music that you've never heard before in such a fair minded way. Sweet were intergalactic. They still are over here in Europe with the only surviving member of the classic line-up.
They only movie reference I could find was for "My Best Friends Girl." The change in this song reminds me of early Mike Oldfield. Come to think of it, "Tubular Bells" would be a great reaction video.
It's also in the Joan Collins film The Stud. According to IMDb it's also in Moulin Rouge, but I haven't seen that and it doesn't say who performs it, just lists the song. Edit, I haven't seen the stud either, that's from Google, songfacts.
@@michaelloveland1330 I'd go for the studio version as it is WAYYYYY better than any live one, even though there's nothing to watch. But I definitely agree that a Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells reaction video would be rather entertaining. Especially towards the end when he lists all the instruments.
Nice, I just thought that myself the other day and wondered who might have influenced who: Tubular bells - 1973, Love is Like Oxygen - 1978(recorded77). Oldfield is a genius.
I don't remember a lot of songs when I first heard them, but this one I do. I knew of Sweet, but this song was so different from their rockers, and then that middle part. Blew me away. Amazing production.
Never heard them called "the" Sweet. 🔊 I've heard them called "Sweet." 🌷 Guess when I heard them on the radio back then, I had to get out of the car before the song was over so I never heard the DJ say who the artist was. Apparently, I like ✌️😎 the band but did not know their name or titles of their songs. ⭐ Excellent.
Ball room blitz , teenage rampage, great band of their time . The seventies was a fantastic time for music , ELO , Thin Lizzy , there was disco , punk pop all sorts going on , new wave was just starting , glad I was around to listen to them
They were not at all related but the Daily Record ran a story at some time saying they were Not true but it was good publicity for Brian's version of the Sweet at the time
Michael Cameron Brian was given up by his mother shortly after birth. He was fostered by Jim and Helen McManus, who were Mark McManus’ aunt and uncle. They had three children of their own, Sheila, Marilyn and co-incidentally a son named Mark. So they were not blood related as far as anyone knows but were kind of cousins. But it is still questionable as to why he came to be fostered into that family and there could well be a lot of truth in those Chinese whispers. I mean somebody had to have fathered him?
@@personalcheeses8073 Good point as I said Sweet were the first band I ever saw live and Brian was a terrific singer and by all accounts a great guy He is missed and remembered. by many
This may be reminding you of another group called 10cc. The 10cc tune "I'm not in Love". Also check out "Life is a Minestrone" , "Dreadlock Holiday", "Wall Street Shuffle."
I’m from the UK and they were classed as a glamrock band but they were so much more than that, my favourite band from the 70’s, and loved your reaction btw, keep up the great work..👏
Sounding pretty sophisticated here! I probably heard this "song" live (late 1980s) with their guitarist Andy's Scott's version of Sweet. This studio version sounds like ELO, indeed, but musically fresher than most things ELO did.
Hey Jamal, That classical sounding part is why our brothers and sisters wanted the full version. I, 59 years old, almost forgot about it. Thanks for sharing and listening to you followers!!!
I grew up with Sweet as well. One of their best albums is Desolation Boulevard. Another great song of theirs is Action,Def Leppard did a version of it as well.
I was born about 22 years after this song was released. Sweet were one of the great things about the 1970s. This song is one of my favourites of theirs.
Within the first seconds you went from "Is this the same band???!" to "Is THIS them?!" in expressions🤣Sweet does that to you,if you are not familiar with them.
I first heard Ballroom Blitz at 15 years old and I was HOOKED!!! Sweet is my absolute favorite #1 rock band in the world!!! All of the members have passed, except Andy Scott, who has his own Sweet band going on on the UK. I was blessed to be able to see Steve Priest and Sweet here in Las Vegas last October. Got to meet him, get pics, autographs, and even got to kiss him on the cheek! Still in tears over his passing. LONG LIVE SWEET! 🤘😎🤘
I had this song on 45 rom vinyl. WORE THE GROOVES....OUT! And dude, watch the live video...it's a TREAT hahaha. It was during the disco era and their outfits were like...wow
In my humble opinion the album that this track came from "Level Headed" is a classic and one I listen to regularly. No other hits from it but a complete revelation from the boys. Recorded in the cellar of a French Castle reviews received on it's release included the statement "the Sweet have come of age". Have a listen. For the live version - yes there is one - actually two. you will find a recording done of the actual Level Headed tour and post classic Sweet a version was done which includes a melding with ELP's Fanfare For The Common Man...... bloody amazing. I do love all the early HEAVY material.....
Sweet were one of the most underrated bands of the 70s. All brilliant writers and musicians.They all had lead singer voices too. The problem was that to get initial success, they were under the control of writers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who churned out bubblegum rock. They adopted the glam dress for fun but those two factors saw them fixed firmly as a glam rock band. The B sides of their singles were written by the band themselves and are much heavier and edgier. They lived the rock and roll lifestyle to the full and, sadly, only one band member, guitarist Andy Scott is still alive. Frontman and lead singer Brian Connolly died in his early 50s. Drummer Mick Tucker was 54 when he died of leukemia. Bassist and alternate lead vocalist, Steve Priest, died more recently at the age of 72. All of them gone too soon.
Great to read so many ELO comments here. You could listen to anything by ELO but 1974 to 1979 is considered their best period. Outside of that , 10538 Overture from 1972 or ‘From the Sun to the World’
Loved this band and their great music. This one is underrated, I feel that there is an almost 'Tubular Bells' feel to the instrumental section. Saw them i concert in the mid 70's and they were great onstage. Only Andy Scott left. Nice to hear people discovering them in 2020.
I was born in Eastern Europe. This music was banned in our country. But thanks to Austrian Radio, station Ö3, (which we caught on the radio for some), I grew up on this music. I like your reactions to the music of my youth.
Great to hear this track again. The non rock interlude in the middle of this version & then the funkier outro were omitted for the radio single version, in Australia at least. Today is the first time I've heard these sections. The riff from this song was sampled in Sugar ray's Mr Bartender song.
There is a video of this song on you tube but it is not the full version. This is my favorite band. A very underrated band. Brian Connelly had one of the greatest voices. Steve Priest could have been a lead singer also. You should look at all their early 70's songs and videos.
That riff was from this song. It's one of those songs that people know but don't know who sings it. Some people think it's ELO, but it's all Sweet. :-)
Those of us who went to high school and college in the 70"s know this band is one of the best and most underrated of the time. The glam rock apparel put some off but make no mistake, these guys were musicians and they rocked!
Thank you Jamel. Sweet.....the most underrated band of all time. In '78 when this came out they were close to being a stadium band having signed to Polydor for a reputed £750,000. Vocalist Brian had issues and it wasn't to be
What I find amazing is that my own reaction to hearing these great old songs for the 100'th time is the same as Jamel's reaction to hearing for the first time.
To properly frame this tune. It came out the same year that Van Halen debuted, Baker Street was released. The Summer of 1978 was busy musically This band did Ballroom Blitz and Fox on The Run
I'm a 54 year old Black female and used to LOVE this song. I was 11 years old when this came out and this song still makes me smile xoxo
❤
I was green tune kicked
What's you name?
I'm 56 and still makes me move
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Answer to your question where this is from : it is from a time when real music was played and felt. I am blessed and fortunate to had been part of that time. Greetings brother!!!
He's talking about where has he heard this song before like a movie or something like that.
@@deborascott2893 I understood his question. I was playfully giving him a different and larger reference to his answer. Looks like you were overthinking my comment. Cheers.
@@jlove7723 not all. Just didn't see an answer to his question, that's all. I feel the same as you as being blessed to have been there in the 1970's. Wish I could go back, best time of my life. 👍
@@deborascott2893 I understand, great times indeed 🙂
@@jlove7723 Thanks. Wow, do you see what we just did there? We put ourselves in each others shoes, sort a speak, and we understood how the other person felt. Amazing, I still say our generation is the best. With all this stress in the world lately I think you & I did good, we didn't blow up at each other. And we're complete strangers so what would have it mattered if we blew up? But it did matter, to both of us. I heard you and you heard me. We listened and we felt heard. Seems to me some people in DC could take some lessons. But let's not get into that because Jamel's is only for entertainment and I like that because we all need to get away from the craziness. Take care and bless you. 😊
1978 was a really fun year for pop music: "Love Is Like Oxygen", "Werewolves of London", "King Tut", "Life's Been Good"...
my birthyear :D
Anybody remember listening to Dr Demento on Sunday nite radio?
Baker Street and Hold the line TOTO 1978 and sultins of Swing D,S ALSO
I was 16 when this song was on the radio. By this time, Sweet was one of my favorite bands. Still are to this day. 58 yrs old now. 70s music.. like none other.
Same here brother.😎👍
same here!
@@markusmueller2246 me 2 the 70s
70's Music,
100% "The BEST!!!
Same here
The Sweet were much more than a singles band and capable of producing some great music.
Its just Sweet. Not THE Sweet
The Sweet were labled as a Glam rock band but this proved they were a serious rock outfit
The police were a punk band but that didn’t last long
I met Sweet in the mid 70s. A friend of mine's cousin was their producer. They came across as very pleasant, courteous and intelligent. I once met Adam Ant. He was really rude and offhand. Sweet was a pleasant contrast. They had every right to feel full of themselves but were surprisingly humble. Brian Connolly was really talented and had a powerful voice. Died of a multiple heart attacks at 51 yrs old - that was a tragic loss.
R.I.P.
They need to be
in the Rock Hall Of Fame.
Brian my love forever
Who was your friend's cousin or is it a secret?! I'm surprised at AA, i always thought he was polite but he was a punk so could've been having a bad attitude day. (BC & AA were my pin ups lol).
@@helenb6399 Can't say... Adam was reading a New Musical Express at the time - he didn't even look up....
Wow your lucky to have meet them, Steve Priest wrote a good bio book and hand signed it for me. He was so nice to do this . They were all very handsome and sexy as well. Poor Brian I wish he could have made it, they were so great, likely been even bigger in the 80's. The Sixteens is one of my favorites but Give us a Wink LP is so heavy metal!!
Sadly, Brian was kicked in the throat in 1974 and lost some octaves but he was still sensational! ❤ I’ve been obsessed with them lately and watching documentaries (so sad) and listening to all of their music. Some solid rock songs! Not only were they easy on the eyes but they were a talented bunch! Brian, Steve, Mick, and Andy 🥰
Me too. I've been researching them for the last 6 months. I didn't appreciate them enough as a youngster. I listen to them every day. Priest was a musical genius.
Still play their tunes today…great band❤
RIP to the bass player, Steve Priest. And, thank you, Jamel_AKA_Jamal for helping me get through these summer days in 2020.
Big hit for Sweet. A band this so sadly overlooked in the annals of rock history. Brian Connolly was one of the best singers in rock. He had a huge range and acute sense for melody and harmony.
Never in over 40 years have i heard that middle section! Thanks Jamal
I had never heard it either! Def gonna go download this to my playlist..
That mid section is what makes it so great
Mark Finnigan
The only time I’ve heard this full version was on the “Album Rock” station:
KSHE-95 in St.Louis❗️
📻😁
Full version is on the 1978 album Level Headed.
One of my favorite songs growing up in the 70's... geeez, the 70's were fantastic.
And then there was disco🤬🤬🤬.
@@cjjenson8212 some disco was pretty amazing too. Love many genres of music.
@@DebbieKat mmmm, ok, I guess😖
@@cjjenson8212 Disco was only good when you were yyoung then and in a great dancemood. To listen to it was hell.
@@LaWendeltreppe disco music was MOSTLY created by people drying out from the 60s🤣🤣🤣
RIP Steve Priest 🙏
Just read that Steve Priest has died.... Another 70's icon gone😢
Jamal, my wife and I LOVE your reactions to our favorite Bands and Artists, you put a smile on our faces!! we would like to donate to you. She was going to purchase one of your shirts but didn't have a style she liked. point us in the right direction please. Peace out brother and stay safe.
This was SWEET, literally, figuratively and spiritually.
I swear, even though I’ve been listening to this for decades, I don’t EVER remember there being a long version! 😀😀😀
ditto
From the album "Level Headed".
The album oriented rock and classic rock stations tended to play the long version; the pop/ top 40 stations tended to play the edited "single" version.
@@jeffcoat1959
These days, when the local
"Classic Rock" station in NYC
plays the song (which is rare),
they always play the edited
single version.
One of my favorite songs from the era. I remember hearing it late at night and calling the D.J. to ask who it was. I must have been young enough for my voice to give away my age because the D.J. told me to get to bed! I remember this because it wasn't until a year or two later that I found out the band's name. LOL - great memories!
I know one damned thing for sure....no one can take the 70's away from me!
Jamel, I'm so happy that you have chosen this particular path on the music highway.
Keep on keeping your mind and ears open.
One of Andy Scott's masterpieces !! 😍 🎸 🎤 💥 💥 👌
How about a little Electric Light Orchestra people.... my word
The Move
I feel so blessed to have grown up in the 70's and with this wonderful music.
@ Paula Dollens. I’m with you for sure my friend. So happy my parents decided to start a family when they did, giving me the opportunities to experience the cornucopia of amazing music of the 60’s& 70’s, much of it live. Thanks Mom(rip) and Dad! Sorry I was such a rebellious jackass back then.
Amen! Rock on!
Word
First concert was Led Zeppelin in 1975. Damn, FM radio was the best back then. KMAC/KISS ROCKS
i was born in the early 2000s and my mom would always play a variety of music in the car (i was probably in the age range of 10 and under) like rammstien, eminem, the beatles, rhcp, bob dylan and many other artists. she would often play 80’s music because she is an 80’s kid. it has lead me to not liking most modern pop (2010
This is from the 2008 movie “My Best Friends Girl.”
Sweet to 10cc to ELO would be a major trip down the rabbit hole for ya Jamel!!
10cc 🙌
Yes, but as good as the other two bands are, ELO is clearly in a more expansive galaxy. Jeff Lynne is an absolute musical genius. Could have been the fifth Beatle.
A wonderful rabbit hole. Some of the best music ever. The beautiful layering of 10cc's I'm Not In Love is amazing and the story of how it came to be is fascinating.
10cc? Yes please. They are in my top 5 bands ever.
@@staceykelly7650 Oh, yeah -10 cc for sure - but also brings up - for me - Squeeze - many people have heard "Tempted" - but so many other great songs by them - one of the most talented - well-balanced groups ever!
Jamel, your reactions are so great to watch. Its great you appreciate music that you've never heard before in such a fair minded way.
Sweet were intergalactic. They still are over here in Europe with the only surviving member of the classic line-up.
Such vocal range. And so different from ballroom blitz.
Real, uh...sweet.
Do they sound like ELO or WHAT ?
LOL...the world added another Sweet fan.
Amen!
How about Driver seat by Sniff "n" the tears.
That would complement this song so well.
Loved that album.
Yes! Love Driver Seat!! Such an infectious tune. Make sure you watch the part the black dude plays in the video! He’s got it covered! Lol
Lost another member of the original band today. R.I.P Steve Priest 😔
I miss them so much. Brian is my love forever♥
Brought much happiness back in the day... Rest in peace, till we meet again in the mist
Still crying.....
R.I.P Steve Priest, R.I.P. Brian Connolly, R.I.P. Mick Tucker. Long life Andy Scott!
This was one of my favorite songs of 1978. Such a change of pace for them.
You should do "Fox On The Run", another great song from The Sweet.
They only movie reference I could find was for "My Best Friends Girl."
The change in this song reminds me of early Mike Oldfield. Come to think of it, "Tubular Bells" would be a great reaction video.
It's also in the Joan Collins film The Stud. According to IMDb it's also in Moulin Rouge, but I haven't seen that and it doesn't say who performs it, just lists the song.
Edit, I haven't seen the stud either, that's from Google, songfacts.
Live version of "Tubular Bells"! (It is an instrumental, need something to watch.)
@@michaelloveland1330 I'd go for the studio version as it is WAYYYYY better than any live one, even though there's nothing to watch. But I definitely agree that a Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells reaction video would be rather entertaining. Especially towards the end when he lists all the instruments.
Moulin rouge, briefly mentioned
Nice, I just thought that myself the other day and wondered who might have influenced who: Tubular bells - 1973, Love is Like Oxygen - 1978(recorded77). Oldfield is a genius.
This was always on the radio when I was a kid in Ireland....great to hear it again, so many memories resurface!
I don't remember a lot of songs when I first heard them, but this one I do. I knew of Sweet, but this song was so different from their rockers, and then that middle part. Blew me away. Amazing production.
Thank you!!! 💛❤💜💙💛 I was obsessed with this song when I was a teenager.
I was 14 years old when this came out. I played it to death. One of the first 45 records I purchased
Never heard them called "the" Sweet. 🔊 I've heard them called "Sweet." 🌷 Guess when I heard them on the radio back then, I had to get out of the car before the song was over so I never heard the DJ say who the artist was. Apparently, I like ✌️😎 the band but did not know their name or titles of their songs. ⭐ Excellent.
I love the scientific accuracy of this song.
Ball room blitz , teenage rampage, great band of their time . The seventies was a fantastic time for music , ELO , Thin Lizzy , there was disco , punk pop all sorts going on , new wave was just starting , glad I was around to listen to them
This was on the radio every day in the summer of 1978. We’d hear it carpooling to summer camp. I use it as a ring tone. A lot of compliments too!
Sweet, Queen, Pink Floyd. So much talent and so little time.
Fun fact the lead singer's older half brother was a Scottish actor, who was the lead in 'Taggart' series
They were not at all related but the Daily Record ran a story at some time saying they were Not true but it was good publicity for Brian's version of the Sweet at the time
Michael Cameron Brian was given up by his mother shortly after birth. He was fostered by Jim and Helen McManus, who were Mark McManus’ aunt and uncle. They had three children of their own, Sheila, Marilyn and co-incidentally a son named Mark. So they were not blood related as far as anyone knows but were kind of cousins. But it is still questionable as to why he came to be fostered into that family and there could well be a lot of truth in those Chinese whispers. I mean somebody had to have fathered him?
@@personalcheeses8073 Good point as I said Sweet were the first band I ever saw live and Brian was a terrific singer and by all accounts a great guy He is missed and remembered. by many
This may be reminding you of another group called 10cc. The 10cc tune "I'm not in Love". Also check out "Life is a Minestrone" , "Dreadlock Holiday", "Wall Street Shuffle."
I’m from the UK and they were classed as a glamrock band but they were so much more than that, my favourite band from the 70’s, and loved your reaction btw, keep up the great work..👏
I can't remember the last time I heard this. Going back to my childhood.
Sounding pretty sophisticated here! I probably heard this "song" live (late 1980s) with their guitarist Andy's Scott's version of Sweet. This studio version sounds like ELO, indeed, but musically fresher than most things ELO did.
Big Sweet fan when I was a kid. Desolation Blvd. was one of my first albums.
I just knew this song since 1978 when it came out. I was in the 6th grade, lol.
"Fox On The Run" is an EXCELLENT song by Sweet. Give it a listen!
Always loved "The Sweet" they were very underrated because of the GLAM look. Hopefully this one stays up for a while.
Hey Jamal,
That classical sounding part is why our brothers and sisters wanted the full version.
I, 59 years old, almost forgot about it.
Thanks for sharing and listening to you followers!!!
I grew up with Sweet as well. One of their best albums is Desolation Boulevard. Another great song of theirs is Action,Def Leppard did a version of it as well.
They were very underrated back in the late 70's, when Disco died,so did ALOT of artists
Tony French: I don't think they were keen on disco hence the song Discophony
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@@billjones3720 they were one of the first"glam bands" to make the top-40 market
The Sweet were not disco
Glam rock. NOT disco.
Set me free, Sweet F A and No you don't are more metal. These guy had a great range. To bad they are so underrated.
I was born about 22 years after this song was released. Sweet were one of the great things about the 1970s. This song is one of my favourites of theirs.
This was the lead guitar Andy Scott's song he did most work on it. This was also the last song that Brian Connelly recorded with them.
Within the first seconds you went from "Is this the same band???!" to "Is THIS them?!" in expressions🤣Sweet does that to you,if you are not familiar with them.
One of the great guitar licks in the history of rock
I still love The Sweet today when I was in school age (in the 70's) they were very popular most people listened to The Sweet at that time.
I first heard Ballroom Blitz at 15 years old and I was HOOKED!!! Sweet is my absolute favorite #1 rock band in the world!!! All of the members have passed, except Andy Scott, who has his own Sweet band going on on the UK. I was blessed to be able to see Steve Priest and Sweet here in Las Vegas last October. Got to meet him, get pics, autographs, and even got to kiss him on the cheek! Still in tears over his passing. LONG LIVE SWEET! 🤘😎🤘
Satellite radio, 70's station....all I ever listen to, best decade EVER!!
I had this song on 45 rom vinyl. WORE THE GROOVES....OUT!
And dude, watch the live video...it's a TREAT hahaha. It was during the disco era and their outfits were like...wow
Check out their “Little Willy” song. ❤️🎵
I saw Sweet with Steve Priest last October here in Vegas. Steve actually explained what Little Willy is all about! 🤭
This was the first single I ever bought when I was a kid - still love this track!! Thanks big man - you are a joy to watch - cheers.
I'm glad i chose to watch this. Always was a big fan of sweet (59)
Never heard the extended version before would you believe.
Thanks 👍🗽
In my humble opinion the album that this track came from "Level Headed" is a classic and one I listen to regularly. No other hits from it but a complete revelation from the boys. Recorded in the cellar of a French Castle reviews received on it's release included the statement "the Sweet have come of age". Have a listen. For the live version - yes there is one - actually two. you will find a recording done of the actual Level Headed tour and post classic Sweet a version was done which includes a melding with ELP's Fanfare For The Common Man...... bloody amazing. I do love all the early HEAVY material.....
Wow! I've known every beat, every note, every word but watching you seeing it for the first time....was the best. ❤
One of the best riffs in it's time. As soon as you hear it your soul starts to move.
Listening to music with you is like listening to music with a good friend. Thanks
Sweet were one of the most underrated bands of the 70s. All brilliant writers and musicians.They all had lead singer voices too. The problem was that to get initial success, they were under the control of writers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who churned out bubblegum rock. They adopted the glam dress for fun but those two factors saw them fixed firmly as a glam rock band. The B sides of their singles were written by the band themselves and are much heavier and edgier. They lived the rock and roll lifestyle to the full and, sadly, only one band member, guitarist Andy Scott is still alive. Frontman and lead singer Brian Connolly died in his early 50s. Drummer Mick Tucker was 54 when he died of leukemia. Bassist and alternate lead vocalist, Steve Priest, died more recently at the age of 72. All of them gone too soon.
Great to read so many ELO comments here. You could listen to anything by ELO but 1974 to 1979 is considered their best period. Outside of that , 10538 Overture from 1972 or ‘From the Sun to the World’
There is a few versions of the band playing the shortened single version. An official video and a few TV show appearances 🙂
Sweet - sublime. Never heard the long version before - WOW!
Loved this band and their great music. This one is underrated, I feel that there is an almost 'Tubular Bells' feel to the instrumental section. Saw them i concert in the mid 70's and they were great onstage. Only Andy Scott left. Nice to hear people discovering them in 2020.
Jamal you're legend. Thank you for these tributes to the best glam rock band of the 70's! 👍
I was born in Eastern Europe. This music was banned in our country. But thanks to Austrian Radio, station Ö3, (which we caught on the radio for some), I grew up on this music. I like your reactions to the music of my youth.
Amazing and superb Sweet !!
Wonderful times growing up to this stuff ... 1966 and on;)
It's their best.... Hands down
Helen H Agree!
Fox on the run....... Sorry.
@@rogerstarkey5390 I'm torn after hearing it again.... And I LOVE Teenage Rampage
Great to hear this track again. The non rock interlude in the middle of this version & then the funkier outro were omitted for the radio single version, in Australia at least. Today is the first time I've heard these sections. The riff from this song was sampled in Sugar ray's Mr Bartender song.
There is a video of this song on you tube but it is not the full version. This is my favorite band. A very underrated band. Brian Connelly had one of the greatest voices. Steve Priest could have been a lead singer also. You should look at all their early 70's songs and videos.
Its sad that Brian ended up in a council house alone and broke dying alone and sad..... 😢
The 1,970s are the greatest man, sorry for being here to late I know there's more recent Jamal videos but this song is legendary, I love it!
First time ever hearing this was long ago one of the best rock songs easy for 70s rock
So much Great Music came out of the 70's and the 80's,
songs that should still be played and not lost to history.
That riff was from this song. It's one of those songs that people know but don't know who sings it. Some people think it's ELO, but it's all Sweet. :-)
Sweet,,,"Fox On the Run" Please. You Rock Jamal !!!
YES! React to this one next!
Those of us who went to high school and college in the 70"s know this band is one of the best and most underrated of the time. The glam rock apparel put some off but make no mistake, these guys were musicians and they rocked!
Thank you Jamel. Sweet.....the most underrated band of all time. In '78 when this came out they were close to being a stadium band having signed to Polydor for a reputed £750,000. Vocalist Brian had issues and it wasn't to be
I can’t express how much your video reactions mean to me. Please keep it up.
Saw these guys live back in the day, brilliant live
The start reminds me a whole lot like Procol Harum's "Conquistador". Great song, a little funky lyrics or would be one of my all time favorites.
I need this in my collection!!! Sweet jam!!! All mine have the short version...😶
So happy you reacted to the LONG version! Now please try: Fox On The Run, Action and Teenage Rampage
What I find amazing is that my own reaction to hearing these great old songs for the 100'th time is the same as Jamel's reaction to hearing for the first time.
To properly frame this tune. It came out the same year that Van Halen debuted, Baker Street was released. The Summer of 1978 was busy musically
This band did Ballroom Blitz and Fox on The Run
One of the greatest bands ever, soundtrack of my childhood in the 70s SWEET Ruled
I think Chris Connelly said it on that CNN 70's show, name any band no matter what genre & they did they're best work in the 70's. I have to agree!
There is a Live version of this from London in 78, and (FOX ON THE RUN) in 75
Yes there is a live version ( long version )
The Sweet showing they were great
some of the greatest rock ever
Man so cool to see you groovin to this. it's totally candid .