Roxy Music's "Avalon" is one of the precious few perfect albums ever recorded... not one superfluous note, not one wasted beat, not one poor production choice. From start to finish, it's a masterpiece.
@@arsenalmanic After "Avalon" (and Roxy Music's subsequent break-up), Bryan Ferry released his "Boys snd Girls" album. "Boys and Girls" was, in certain respects, like a continuation from "Avalon" (in terms of songwriting and immaculate production). It featured an all-star band (David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler alternated on lead guitar) and an even more radio-friendly set than "Avalon." The song, "Slave to Love," was a hit featured in the Mickey Rourke-Kim Bagginger film "9 1/2 Weeks," but it was only one of many brilliant songs from the "Boys and Girls" album. Like with "Avalon," that album is a start to finish classic... there are no tracks on the album that aren't brilliant.
You guys….. that‘s Bryan Ferry, a real legend !! I’m deeply in love with him for about 40 years. His entire work, his style, his beauty and his voice are simply stunning. Nothing compares until today….. ❤
The Space Between, To Turn You On, Take a Chance With Me, While My Heart Is Still Beating...the whole album is worth a listen. Mucho ❤️ Be Safe & Blessings ❣️ ❤️🎶❤️🙌☮️🙌❤️🎶❤️
Love is the Drug, is a good hit for them to do. But favorite song? Always has been Mother of Pearl. The lyrics just blew me away. And I didn't understand a lot the references.
@@greegm3304 " Whenever the Greatest UK Bands of all time are mentioned and polls are done why Roxy music aren't listed is beyond me it's why i mean underrated
Roxy Music has a very deep catalogue of songs my favorite is a song off the first album they did called " If There is Something" and it is one of the most brilliant and unusual pieces of music I have ever heard you should try reacting to that.
Saw them perform this live at Granby Halls in Leicester (uk) in 81. It was one of the first times they'd performed it and they announced that it would be their next single. It was a brilliant concert.
Roxy Music - a very under-recognized band. Lots of talent. Phil Manzanera on guitar (now plays with Gilmour). Lots of good stuff. "More than This, Slave to Love..." and lots more.
also Paul Thompson on drums, and Andy MacKay sax and oboe (Rock and Roll Oboe!!) and don't forget the early albums with Brian Eno. Very under appreciated band.
So cool seeing your reaction guys. I live in the UK and have seen Bryan Ferry perform this live on stage as a VIP guest up close from a few feet away three times now and it's astonishing to see him perform it live. He always performs Jealous Guy towards the end of his play list on stage as it's a staple favourite with both Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry fans. He is dripping with sweat when he performs it usually. After the third time I saw Bryan perform live I got to meet him briely back stage for a chat. He'd only been off stage 30 minutes at the end of the show but came out the back to meet me and was no longer dripping in sweat and had changed his outfit and had his hair styled! He is the coolest most swarve person in the business. Always immaculate impeccible clothing and effortless style. He was voted the sexiest guy in Britain.
Brilliant reaction. Bad Shawn, naughty step now!🤣. Wow, never thought this track could really hit hard to a new generation. Give Roxy Music another go. Angel Eyes is a terrific one to listen to.
Roxy Music is a veritable gold mine of incredibly beautiful compositions and arrangements. Some GREAT songs to check out.... Avalon Same Old Scene Both Ends Burning A good solo by Bryan Ferry (lead singer) Boys And Girls
Released about a week after John Lennon’s murder; originally titled “Jealous Guy- a Tribute”. The “tribute “ part was dropped as they didn’t want to be seen to be exploiting the circumstances. Worthwhile checking out Lennon’s (autobiographical) original. Fantastic sax work by Andy Mackay on this version . Whistling on recording is by Vic Reeves.
Whistling on the recording is by Bryan Ferry and Paul Carrack, not Vic Reeves -- who was an unknown 22 year old in 1981, with his career not taking off until around 5 years after this was released.
Loved doing this one 👏 ❤️ 👌 😍 Great John Lennon song. 😘👍🎶❤️ Great version. Great reaction. Thanks guys. Have a brilliant day and another tomorrow and etc. etc.
Check out early Roxy Music - Ladytron. From back when Brian Eno was in the band. The Old Grey Whistle Live video. Another great song by them are Out Of The Blue. Super Violin Solo
Hi Shawn and Mel! Hope you are having a wonderful day. Love the new picture wall, look at that silver TH-cam plaque front and center! You guys are doing a great job over 100,000 subscribers!! Really nice song, I have never heard it before. I loved his voice and the saxophone solo! So smooth. Would love to hear more. Have a great day!
Roxy Music had quite a few hits under their belt. This one, obviously (1981) "Virginia Plain" (1972) "Love Is The Drug" (1975) "Dance Away" (1979)"Angel Eyes" (1979) "Avalon" (1982) "More Than This" (1982) Happy listening 🎶 💖💯🔥🇬🇧
So many great tracks from Roxy Music- Take a listen to, 'Love is the Drug' 'Virginia Plain' 'Avalon' 'Street life' 'Pyjamarama' 'To Turn you on' for an idea of how diverse they are. (good to see you back by the way)
Another great cover by Roxy Music is "Like a Hurricane". It was written by Neil Young. P!ease react to the live concert version by Roxy Music. It is the one with the 2 black ladies singing in the background with their dresses being blown up like they are in a hurricane. That is the best version.
Recorded very soon after the death of John Lennon as a tribute to him (Lennon wrote it for his 1971 Imagine album). This was originally titled 'Child of Nature' and was written by Lennon in India and intended for their 'White Album', though never recorded properly.
It is a truly beautiful song. Written by the late John Lennon as a tribute when he died. They were an amazing innovative band in the 1970's but Bryan Ferry always had that James Bond cool vibe.
A bit of trivia about how this song came about... The song was originally recorded by John Lennon as an apology to his wife Yoko Ono for cheating on her. In 1980 when John Lennon was shot dead in New York, Roxy Music was on tour in Europe and they heard the news of Lennon's death in Germany and did an inpromptu cover of Jealous Guy as a tribute to Lennon. The song was never meant to be a released as a studio single but fans loved it so much on stage and Roxy continued doing it in France and elsewhere that the decision was made to release it as a single the following year. It went to no1 in several countries and was Roxy Music's only no1 hit. It also appeared on their final album, Avalon in 1982.
listen to his song "slave to love" (Bryan Ferry from Roxy music). It's so lush & sensual. What a voice! You will love it. The vocal's are on a different level to this.
Just watched an older reaction. Earl Thomas Conley. Holding her loving you. It was about his wife that died and telling her about moving on. There’s a video for it
Finally!! "Roxy Music," now if you can please play some of their songs like, "Don't stop the dance" and " Down in Limbo", this song is a John Lennon song, still very good tune 🎶 👌
SHAWN AND MEL PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. WATCH TOM JONES ON THE VOICE UK SINGING I WON'T CRUMBLE. TOM IS 81 YEARS OLD NOW HE CAN STILL SINGTHIS WILL GIVE U GOOSEBUMPS AND MAKE YOUR HAIRS STAND ON EDGE.
☺️ I never heard this version before only John Lennon’s which I prefer. I love the piano 🎹 in the Lennon version. Didn’t know Roxy Music recorded this as a tribute. Elton John did a tribute as well, called Empty Garden which is very sad and all the more poignant to know it’s about John Lennon and his passing. If you haven’t listened to it yet perhaps, give it a try. Thanks for the reaction. You guys are great!
Guys do yourselves a favour and react to “Dance Away” a superb song that contains the immortal line….”You’re dressed to kill, and guess who’s dying..” 👍👍
Strong lyrics indeed and quite disarming.Personally i prefer Roxy Music version to the original,it gives me a more 'polished' sense and i like the way B.Ferry's voice is 'floating' to the song.My fave video and song from him is 'Don't stop the dance'.Quite atmospheric and artistic.
Great record and this is the best version. Lyrics make me uneasy because I think of the many women injured or killed by men who excuse their actions as jealousy.
Bryan Ferry in full-on crooner mode here with their great cover of John's song. Personally, I'm a much bigger fan of their earlier rough around the edges, not for the squeamish, groundbreaking earlier music, but they also did justice to the smoother, slicker stuff. This was a very underrated band. Thanks again and cheers.
I like all three iterations of Roxy Music, each for different reasons. I see the early, Virginia Plain period; the middle, Over You period; and the late, More Than This period as being, essentially, great music from distinctly different bands.
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Roxy Music's "Avalon" is one of the precious few perfect albums ever recorded... not one superfluous note, not one wasted beat, not one poor production choice. From start to finish, it's a masterpiece.
They need to listen to Bryan Ferrys "slave to love"
@@arsenalmanic After "Avalon" (and Roxy Music's subsequent break-up), Bryan Ferry released his "Boys snd Girls" album. "Boys and Girls" was, in certain respects, like a continuation from "Avalon" (in terms of songwriting and immaculate production). It featured an all-star band (David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler alternated on lead guitar) and an even more radio-friendly set than "Avalon." The song, "Slave to Love," was a hit featured in the Mickey Rourke-Kim Bagginger film "9 1/2 Weeks," but it was only one of many brilliant songs from the "Boys and Girls" album. Like with "Avalon," that album is a start to finish classic... there are no tracks on the album that aren't brilliant.
@@wadsworthaaron you got to return some videotapes I guess
It’s a masterpiece in every sense of the word. It’s beautiful and sensual
You guys….. that‘s Bryan Ferry, a real legend !! I’m deeply in love with him for about 40 years. His entire work, his style, his beauty and his voice are simply stunning. Nothing compares until today….. ❤
Guilty!!!💙💙💙💙💙🦩
😮😮😮😮OMG vous m'avez volé mon commentaire idem pour moi merci i love you Bryan classe sexy charme fou sa musique j'en suis dingue
The best cover of any song ever , absolutely pitch perfect , note for note superb , great singer great musicians.
John Lennon wrote this for his wife Yoko Ono. He adored her and he wrote several amazingly vulnerable songs about love
But his lost weekend...
Still a wife beater though
Shawn & Mel, you'll love their "More Than This", "Love Is The Drug", "Dance Away" and "Avalon" !!!
Also Bryan Ferry's solo hit "Slave To Love"!
All true
The Space Between, To Turn You On, Take a Chance With Me, While My Heart Is Still Beating...the whole album is worth a listen. Mucho ❤️
Be Safe & Blessings ❣️
❤️🎶❤️🙌☮️🙌❤️🎶❤️
Love is the Drug, is a good hit for them to do. But favorite song? Always has been Mother of Pearl. The lyrics just blew me away. And I didn't understand a lot the references.
Great suggestions!
@@deborahharper3126
Almost forgot about some of the ones you mentioned! Roxy Music is AMAZING!!
I absolutely love this song, I love John Lennon but this one is my favourite version
@Rhonda Foy they made it their own!!!
One of their best. It was a tribute to John Lennon after he was shot in front of his apartment building December 1980❤️😢
This wonderful singer my Favorite since school days Your reaction is flawless
One of my favourites...I hit it as soon as I saw it posted xx
Me too, l've been asking for Roxy Music for awhile now, so glad they're getting around to them, FINALLY!
One of the most underrated Bands ever they wrote some of the Greatest songs ever
Not underrated in the UK.
Underrated by who?
NO - NOT UNDERRATED!!!
@@greegm3304 " Whenever the Greatest UK Bands of all time are mentioned and polls are done why Roxy music aren't listed is beyond me it's why i mean underrated
You are so funny
Roxy Music has a very deep catalogue of songs my favorite is a song off the first album they did called " If There is Something" and it is one of the most brilliant and unusual pieces of music I have ever heard you should try reacting to that.
Never heard this before but I love it.
Love Roxy Music... my favorite song is "Both Ends Burning" from the "Siren" album.
The version from their live album Viva! Roxy Music is awesome.
A true classic! Haven’t heard this for ages until this video . Glad you guys enjoyed 💯
This is the best music reaction channel on You tube , you play the best tunes taking me back to my teens 🥰 . Mel you are looking fab today x
You need to hear their songs LOVE IS THE DRUG and SLAVE TO LOVE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Saw them perform this live at Granby Halls in Leicester (uk) in 81. It was one of the first times they'd performed it and they announced that it would be their next single. It was a brilliant concert.
Roxy Music - a very under-recognized band. Lots of talent. Phil Manzanera on guitar (now plays with Gilmour). Lots of good stuff. "More than This, Slave to Love..." and lots more.
also Paul Thompson on drums, and Andy MacKay sax and oboe (Rock and Roll Oboe!!) and don't forget the early albums with Brian Eno. Very under appreciated band.
@@Cheryworld Also Andy Newmark played drums, formerly with John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Bowie
Certainly not under recognised in the UK, they’re a seminal band that changed the course of music and influenced Bowie and a generation.
NO - NOT UNDERRATED!!!
love them❤ his voice❤❤❤
So cool seeing your reaction guys. I live in the UK and have seen Bryan Ferry perform this live on stage as a VIP guest up close from a few feet away three times now and it's astonishing to see him perform it live. He always performs Jealous Guy towards the end of his play list on stage as it's a staple favourite with both Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry fans. He is dripping with sweat when he performs it usually.
After the third time I saw Bryan perform live I got to meet him briely back stage for a chat. He'd only been off stage 30 minutes at the end of the show but came out the back to meet me and was no longer dripping in sweat and had changed his outfit and had his hair styled!
He is the coolest most swarve person in the business. Always immaculate impeccible clothing and effortless style. He was voted the sexiest guy in Britain.
Bryan Ferry close up is just what I needed today.
One of there many brilliant songs I love Roxy ❤
My favorite album is Stranded. The first I heard, back in 1973.
Do The Strand!!!💙💙💙💙💙🦩
Brian Ferry singing John Lennon! Awesome!
No 1 in England 1981...
More Than This, Avalon, Love Is The Drug and Ferry’s solo work are par excellence. 😁❤️
I've never heard this version before sounds great 👍 great reaction
Nice you have discovered Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. He was pretty big during the 70’s and 80’s, a lot of great songs.
Brilliant reaction. Bad Shawn, naughty step now!🤣. Wow, never thought this track could really hit hard to a new generation. Give Roxy Music another go. Angel Eyes is a terrific one to listen to.
John Lennon song, you guys are so awesome, keep on trucking! thanks 😎🌷
Roxy Music is a veritable gold mine of incredibly beautiful compositions and arrangements.
Some GREAT songs to check out....
Avalon
Same Old Scene
Both Ends Burning
A good solo by Bryan Ferry (lead singer)
Boys And Girls
Love his voice ,. Listen to "Avalon". Or "Slave to love " xx
Jealous Guy, the most honest song ever, was written and recorded by John Lennon.
The only version I care about
Love this song!
@@thedogwoods5716 Roxy did it better
@@vambo13257 No they didn’t!
@@MsAppassionata yes they did
Released about a week after John Lennon’s murder; originally titled “Jealous Guy- a Tribute”. The “tribute “ part was dropped as they didn’t want to be seen to be exploiting the circumstances. Worthwhile checking out Lennon’s (autobiographical) original.
Fantastic sax work by Andy Mackay on this version . Whistling on recording is by Vic Reeves.
Whistling on the recording is by Bryan Ferry and Paul Carrack, not Vic Reeves -- who was an unknown 22 year old in 1981, with his career not taking off until around 5 years after this was released.
Shawn y Mel me encantan! Les gusta la buena música, siempre veo sus reactiones, saludos desde Venezuela 👏❤️
Their cover of 8 Miles High is also amazing.
From the ` Flesh and Blood` album. Fond memories of that album, (some big chart toppers from it too,) as a teenager in the late seventees.
song by John Lennon.......John's original is my favorite song
You two would love their songs More than this, Avalon and Slave to love. More than this is an absolutely gorgeous love song
2 of my fave Roxy Music songs you guys would love are Love is the drug and Avalon, give them a listen😊
When two spirits blend as one,(you two) it's magic to see, regards Malcolm from down under Australia 🇦🇺
Yes go down the Roxy Music rabbit hole. You'll find lots of great material
My only love - live version needs to be heard by these!
From the `Flesh and Blood` album, i think it was written with a broken heart for Gerry Hall after she jumped ship to Mick Jagger.
@@martinmcdonald4207 A great song, that performance th-cam.com/video/hlPJYXVvimQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XxpmNS-3feSdPwaT here in '82 is just brilliant
Loved doing this one 👏 ❤️ 👌 😍
Great John Lennon song. 😘👍🎶❤️
Great version. Great reaction. Thanks guys. Have a brilliant day and another tomorrow and etc. etc.
One of my favourites from Roxy music, thanks guys
Check out early Roxy Music - Ladytron. From back when Brian Eno was in the band. The Old Grey Whistle Live video. Another great song by them are Out Of The Blue. Super Violin Solo
You will love their lead singer Bryan Ferry's cover of "Smoke gets in your eyes" from the album Another Time Another Place.
Hi Shawn and Mel! Hope you are having a wonderful day. Love the new picture wall, look at that silver TH-cam plaque front and center! You guys are doing a great job over 100,000 subscribers!! Really nice song, I have never heard it before. I loved his voice and the saxophone solo! So smooth. Would love to hear more. Have a great day!
You need to check out the original ~ John Lennon captured the mood perfectly~ it's like a kid in 1st grade trying to copy the Mona Lisa
Love the bass on this too.
Gotta listen to the original from John Lennon. Off the Imagine album.
Dear Shawn and Mel I love seeing your reaction to fantastic music a lot of us were lucky enough to grow up with. Take care, love each other
As smooth as super smooth peanut butter.
A melhor versao desta musica
Que voz
Vão partilhando mais músicas deste exelente cantor.
As I'v said before ..you guys are the best1
Roxy Music had quite a few hits under their belt. This one, obviously (1981) "Virginia Plain" (1972) "Love Is The Drug" (1975) "Dance Away" (1979)"Angel Eyes" (1979) "Avalon" (1982) "More Than This" (1982)
Happy listening 🎶 💖💯🔥🇬🇧
So many great tracks from Roxy Music- Take a listen to, 'Love is the Drug' 'Virginia Plain' 'Avalon' 'Street life' 'Pyjamarama' 'To Turn you on' for an idea of how diverse they are. (good to see you back by the way)
Another great cover by Roxy Music is "Like a Hurricane". It was written by Neil Young. P!ease react to the live concert version by Roxy Music. It is the one with the 2 black ladies singing in the background with their dresses being blown up like they are in a hurricane. That is the best version.
It's solo career is pretty good too like his songs more than this is our love strong enough and slave to love
Recorded very soon after the death of John Lennon as a tribute to him (Lennon wrote it for his 1971 Imagine album). This was originally titled 'Child of Nature' and was written by Lennon in India and intended for their 'White Album', though never recorded properly.
The pictures look awesome 💕☮️
Roxy Music, Grace Jones, Bryan Ferry, Style Council...awesome!
It is a truly beautiful song. Written by the late John Lennon as a tribute when he died. They were an amazing innovative band in the 1970's but Bryan Ferry always had that James Bond cool vibe.
I think you mean written by John Lennon,but RECORDED as a tribute to him by Roxy Music after his death.
☮️❤️ to you and your family
You two are awesome
They have some good stuff. I'd suggest "More Than This" and "Avalon"
A bit of trivia about how this song came about...
The song was originally recorded by John Lennon as an apology to his wife Yoko Ono for cheating on her.
In 1980 when John Lennon was shot dead in New York, Roxy Music was on tour in Europe and they heard the news of Lennon's death in Germany and did an inpromptu cover of Jealous Guy as a tribute to Lennon.
The song was never meant to be a released as a studio single but fans loved it so much on stage and Roxy continued doing it in France and elsewhere that the decision was made to release it as a single the following year. It went to no1 in several countries and was Roxy Music's only no1 hit. It also appeared on their final album, Avalon in 1982.
Slave to love 👌🏼❤️
Play “Out of the Blue” one of my favourites but there are so many!!
listen to his song "slave to love" (Bryan Ferry from Roxy music). It's so lush & sensual. What a voice! You will love it. The vocal's are on a different level to this.
At last a reaction to Roxy Music this was one of there/his (Bryan Ferry) songs one of the best songs ever written is "Out of the Blue" by Roxy Music.
Great version...Roxy Music has a lot of great songs like Ain't That So...Bryan Ferry the lead singer has great songs too like Don't Stop the Dance
Bryan Ferry along with Bowie the coolest guys ever
Beautiful 👍❤
I do believe you are thd first to react to this absolute classic.Congrats.
Brilliant interpretation of a classic Lennon song. Haven't heard this in almost 40 years since it's release 😌
roxy are great! "MORE THAN THIS" OR "DANCE AWAY" for reaction. ; )
John Lennon from the Beatles originally sang this song
great reaction, thank you
Just watched an older reaction. Earl Thomas Conley. Holding her loving you. It was about his wife that died and telling her about moving on. There’s a video for it
Great tune ♥
Finally!! "Roxy Music," now if you can please play some of their songs like, "Don't stop the dance" and " Down in Limbo", this song is a John Lennon song, still very good tune 🎶 👌
They were Bryan Ferry solo songs not Roxy Music.
The brilliance of John Lennon's songwriting.
Great cover of John Lennon's song. Bryan Ferry always looked like a movie star from the 1940s -- so well-dressed and debonair.
SHAWN AND MEL PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. WATCH TOM JONES ON THE VOICE UK SINGING I WON'T CRUMBLE. TOM IS 81 YEARS OLD NOW HE CAN STILL SINGTHIS WILL GIVE U GOOSEBUMPS AND MAKE YOUR HAIRS STAND ON EDGE.
☺️ I never heard this version before only John Lennon’s which I prefer. I love the piano 🎹 in the Lennon version. Didn’t know Roxy Music recorded this as a tribute. Elton John did a tribute as well, called Empty Garden which is very sad and all the more poignant to know it’s about John Lennon and his passing. If you haven’t listened to it yet perhaps, give it a try. Thanks for the reaction. You guys are great!
Guys do yourselves a favour and react to “Dance Away” a superb song that contains the immortal line….”You’re dressed to kill, and guess who’s dying..” 👍👍
You reacted to this man Bryan Ferry in the song Let’s stick Together. You two had a really fun reaction to that one.
This is a cover, originally written and recorded by John Lennon. Beautiful song. Thank you for this version. Never heard it before. 💙✌
This version alot better than the original.
aah finally roxy music. Check out "Avalon" (the song) for seeing them at their most sophisticated.
Strong lyrics indeed and quite disarming.Personally i prefer Roxy Music version to the original,it gives me a more 'polished' sense and i like the way B.Ferry's voice is 'floating' to the song.My fave video and song from him is 'Don't stop the dance'.Quite atmospheric and artistic.
This guy had some great tunes.
I might be alone in this but i prefer this to the john lennon version.
It`s the finished product.
A song by John Lennon, Roxy Music are a fantastic band. Brian Ferry, the Lead Singer also did some great solo stuff
BrYan
Great record and this is the best version. Lyrics make me uneasy because I think of the many women injured or killed by men who excuse their actions as jealousy.
Bryan Ferry the man who made whistling sexy
MEL! btw isn't Brian just drop dead gorgeous?
❤️
Try the entire "Boys and Girls" solo album from Bryan Ferry 1985 one of my top 10 desert island discs.
Now, as a different take of this, check out the Teskey Brothers cover. For more Roxy Music check out Avalon, More than this, Slave to love.
Another one to react, "Woman".
Bryan Ferry in full-on crooner mode here with their great cover of John's song. Personally, I'm a much bigger fan of their earlier rough around the edges, not for the squeamish, groundbreaking earlier music, but they also did justice to the smoother, slicker stuff. This was a very underrated band. Thanks again and cheers.
Virginia Plain, Do the Strand, etc
I like all three iterations of Roxy Music, each for different reasons. I see the early, Virginia Plain period; the middle, Over You period; and the late, More Than This period as being, essentially, great music from distinctly different bands.