This brings me back to H.S. and the memories I made with all my friends. Partying, bonfires, fast cars, no cell phones, just living in the moment. Break-ups, movie theaters, skanking rinks. Knowing who your neighbors were . Those were the best days of my life. Seems it’s all changed way more than my liking.
My neighbor in Belleville, Illinois was Mr. Neal Doughty/ keyboards & co- founder of REO Speedwagon! When i was 13 yrs. old he taught me how to play the piano! We lived on Cambridge Drive. He lived #8 & i lived #23. I still play the piano @ 69 yrs. old. "Rock N' Roll Forever... He has brother's -Mark & Mike & Randy! Mark- Rest In Peace.🙏 4/4/2024
I was 19 and playing in my first band in 1978, I played this song at my best friend's funeral in 1980. I cry every time I hear or see this and I come back often. Love you Tommy
Fuck me, this song is as old as these dudes but the voice and all other songs fresh as ice! Dammit, it’s like there wasn’t fiftysomething years playing. Unbelievable!
REO is and always had been my favorite band. Their music has gotten me through so many major events in my life; moving 1500 miles from Connecticut to Texas, divorce from my 1st husband, brought me together with my 2nd husband and chemo therapy. We go to see them at least once a year if not more. Whenever they are performing within a 700 mile range from Austin, TX, we are there. Have tickets for 2 shows this November that i can't wait to see. Definitely by then, it will be "Time For Me to Fly". ❤❤
I'm 58 years old...REO was my band back in the day. Trust me, the good ole days are not gone. This classic music lives on, and we can listen to it anytime we want to. Remember...rock and roll never dies! Have you heard of Greta Van Fleet...the young rock band from Michigan? They have resurrected the classic rock sound...a brilliant, talented band of brothers. Check out their album 'The Battle at Gardens Gate' and their latest album 'Starcatcher'. Both are epic albums! Be prepared to be amazed. I discovered this band in 2017 thanks to my daughter who first told me about them. Since then, I have seen them four times live in concert. Give them a listen and watch some of their live videos on TH-cam. Greta Van fleet has an arsenal of killer songs! Rock and roll lives on!✌️🤘🤘🤘
@@donbartos2733 im 61 and its no where near fun any more . One thing it cost to much and another factor is its not safe any where any more. Every one wants to shoot every one and thats what i dont get . I got burned when i was 2 in a car fire and my life was hell at times but not once did i ever want to shoot any one and the honest truth is there was several I hated with a passion but i never thought about shooting them. People need to lear if something offends you, suck it up and move on . I find shit that offends me every day but i just move on. This but hurt generation has lost their minds.
Wow, this was one of the greatest bands in the 80's, very underated but I still cranked them every time they came on KLOS or KMET ... The 80's was such a better time for all of us no matter what anyone says !!!
Saw REO open for Pat Benetar in about 1981 both were big acts back then I tell you Kevin Cronin has lots to be proud of, that guy not only has been performing and composing music for such a long time, he's a fantastic artist / talent. I so admire Kevin, how can i not be inspired by a musician , a man who has created so much for so long. What a great talent Kevin is.
Moondance Jam is a hidden jem of the midwest. I've travelled from London Ontario Canada to Walker Minnesota 6 times to attend Moondance. ... and Yes, I've seen REO Speedwagon there! Hey REO - How about coming back to Moondance this year?!?! I've already got tickets! (Fingers crossed that this Covid-19 mess is cleaned up by then...)
Heard this song on a classic rock station last week, went home and watched the original music video then found this gem - man! It made my weekend. Have watched this too many times to admit to now :D
I listen to REO Speedwagon in high school my dad used to give me and my friends a ride to school and when shaking it loose came out my dad was saying what what stick it in your ear tonight? Lol so funny good times.
I've seen them close to 80 times and have tickets for 2 shows in November (shows that were postponed from May) that i am really looking forward to. 👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yeah I think so, this is from their 2010 Live From Moondance Jam Album. Idk why they didn’t actually sing, considering they had their whole setup on Ozark.
LOVE REO.. Takes me back in time when I had the love of my life.. I believe my true soul mate with me. He's gone now. My heart wants him back. I know we will be together in the next life
Great job, REO ... Looking great! Sounding great! True rock stars, and a wonderful rendition of this song that SO many people LOVE! Time for us ALL to fly!
Gosh malchom on that duck walk is exilarating❤❤,💯you all are amazing and thanks for all these great years!!! Y'all are the kings in my world. Thank you...
Wow.... it's hard to imagine that there is still a lot of bands from my teenage years still Rockin !!!!!! Kevin Cronin is 72 years old and he still GOT IT !!!!
Trying to remember how many times it was,literally., "Time for me to fly" ......I was a very lucky girl the nose of the plane always touched down gently! (It was scary over the Atlantic by myself when I was five.... My first flight New York to Frankfurt) Ann Penrod (AnnKarenPedone) P.S, Linda & Nicky Pedone: If you are out there....Love you!❤❤
New Year's Eve 1980 was my first time seeing and hearing REO Speedwagon live in Concert. This was at Market Square Arena and one of MANY concerts I'd attend in the coming months & years there! One of many things that really stick out about that night was when the stage rotated & Kevin's sitting at a white baby grand piano. _I believe it was, "Can't fight this Feeling" & then "Keep on Loving You"_ That night the girls outnumbered us, boys! (A great thing, especially when Kevin graced us with these swan songs, the girls turned to sugar!) Anyway, I was able to attend 3 concerts of theirs throughout the '80-'90s but this one on 12/31/1980 was one of my all-time events! (Now Billy Squire wow! He got around on the stage! & that concert was mostly females! For every guy, there were 5 girls! lol) *Great Times* My next concert at MSA was *Rush* _Moving Pictures_! _3/11/1981_ I was always amazed of their music & that a 3 man band could sound so powerful! And seeing and hearing them LIVE really showed how musically talented these guys were! (Not many girls at this gig though & wasn't expected.) ~ Needless to say, my concert-going days slowed in the late '90s and by 1999 I'd probably been to 4-5 dozens live events. Seen some great bands! At the beginning of the 21st Century I went to fewer concerts but more festivals! (Some fun times!) Still have most of my ticket stubs (back when the tickets were works of art and not digital printed)! ~~ I digress and apologize for the rant of sorts. lol _Keep Pushing!_ (I'm still lonely but will keep pushing on!) *Thanks for this Live performance/share REO!* Time for me to fly! *_Truth, Peace, Freedom & L♥ve2ALL™_* *James*
@@kennyisbell8944 Thing's arent or have gone well lately and I believe it's a curse now. (Or at least Murphy's Law dictating my last 2.5 decades.) Log story short, not well today sorry to say. _And how are you tonight?_ Do we know each other? Needless to say, thanks for asking. Be Well, *James*
Can Not Wait to see y'all in Jackson M's March 19. Have waited to see you guys since I was 10, in 1986. Once in a lifetime opportunity. Y'all will hear me cheering. Mark my words. Salut' can not wait!!!!!!
WOW, your voices sound just the same as they did back in the 80s when you were the sound track to my young romantic life. So many memories come flooding back every time I listen to you guys. Still on my top 10 list of great nostalgic music. 🥰
Great 3 chord song! Here's why he's fretting the guitar in an unusual way. The guitar is in open D tuning. so when you strum all the open strings it makes a D chord. Here are the three chords he plays: 1) strum all open strings to get a D chord, 2) bar the lowest 4 strings on the 5th fret and leave the high 2 strings open to get a G-ish chord, 3) bar the lowest 4 strings on the 7th fret and leave the high 2 strings open to get an A-ish chord. Sounds really lush with those high 2 strings staying constant against the changing lower chords.
The song makes more beautiful and meaningful as he aged while singing it. It's like a sword forged through fire. Best band! I wish i was born during their time.
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This brings me back to H.S. and the memories I made with all my friends. Partying, bonfires, fast cars, no cell phones, just living in the moment. Break-ups, movie theaters, skanking rinks. Knowing who your neighbors were . Those were the best days of my life. Seems it’s all changed way more than my liking.
HS still sounds like that just without skanking rinks and knowing your neighbors 😭😭🙏🙏
Class 1980
No bullets to worry about!
Been there. Lived it. '81
‘85
It is September 5th 2024 . I am still loving this masterpiece. Who is with me?
I've sang this song so many times...a timeless classic!!!
I easily add 10 plays daily at work 😅 love this song
Me@@Fred_Nickles
Here with it up loud.
January 5th 2025
My neighbor in Belleville, Illinois was Mr. Neal Doughty/ keyboards & co- founder of REO Speedwagon! When i was 13 yrs. old he taught me how to play the piano! We lived on Cambridge Drive. He lived #8 & i lived #23. I still play the piano @ 69 yrs. old. "Rock N' Roll Forever... He has brother's -Mark & Mike & Randy! Mark- Rest In Peace.🙏 4/4/2024
You Rock dude, Happy Holidays, 2025!
Darealdeal
My husband met REO in Carbondale, IL before they came famous!!
been listing too REO sense 1980
my favorite break-up song of all time. Used those words on a lot of soon-to-be-ex girlfriends in the early 80s.
Wow, Kevin’s voice still sounds great!
He still sounds wonderful
Every band in the world wishes they could perform live as well as R.E.O.
the truth!
My baby nephew would always calm down listening to REO 😊
Never knew Kevin played the acoustic part in Open D tuning using his thumb across what looks like just the EADG (DBDF#) strings. Brilliant!
I was 19 and playing in my first band in 1978, I played this song at my best friend's funeral in 1980.
I cry every time I hear or see this and I come back often. Love you Tommy
Hope you're alright now, terry
Im sorry for your loss.. thats hard!
🕊️🤍🤍✨✨
Fuck me, this song is as old as these dudes but the voice and all other songs fresh as ice! Dammit, it’s like there wasn’t fiftysomething years playing. Unbelievable!
A lot of these bands just keep kicking ass.age is just a number.
Prob in his 60's but Kevin still looks great.lot of the others wish they could look as good as him.
Bros lip syncing. Look at his electric guitar
@@VivieneSilva-xe8hgHe’s not lip syncing. And you do know there is more than one way to play a guitar, right?
One of the best break-up songs ever.
This music saved my teenage life.
Only God can save you and He is always with you
REO Speedwagon brought me here. Go Kevin!
Crazy he’s 73 still sounds amazing.
Oh boy, MAN DO I LOVE THAT !!!!!!! "79" GRADUATED. FROM H. S. THAT WAS OUR THEME SONG👍😊❤🇺🇸🙏THANKS R.E.O. LOVE YA❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
REO is and always had been my favorite band. Their music has gotten me through so many major events in my life; moving 1500 miles from Connecticut to Texas, divorce from my 1st husband, brought me together with my 2nd husband and chemo therapy. We go to see them at least once a year if not more. Whenever they are performing within a 700 mile range from Austin, TX, we are there. Have tickets for 2 shows this November that i can't wait to see. Definitely by then, it will be "Time For Me to Fly". ❤❤
Sending you Blessings Val for a Full recovery for whatever your heart desires! Hugs!
Keep Pushing, keep pushin on ...
🙏🙏🙏🙏
My heart and prayers are with you Val.
Same. Prevented my suicide in early 80’s. Truth
All these years later & these guys still perform at the top of their game.
1a111111
I took my wife and my mother (god rest her soul) to see REO SPEEDWAGON, STYX and FOREIGNER in KC, Mo in 1999. Great concert and great memories.
How true is this song!!!
Had the pleasure of seeing REO 5 times from the 1970s- present. Great band to see live.
This band deserves a proper farewell tour. I demand it!!!!!!
Back when being young was fun. Lots of keg parties and reo playing The good ole days are gone.
Yes they are and don't think great times like then will ever happen again! We are so lucky to really in enjoy the best of times!
I'm 58 years old...REO was my band back in the day. Trust me, the good ole days are not gone. This classic music lives on, and we can listen to it anytime we want to. Remember...rock and roll never dies! Have you heard of Greta Van Fleet...the young rock band from Michigan? They have resurrected the classic rock sound...a brilliant, talented band of brothers. Check out their album 'The Battle at Gardens Gate' and their latest album 'Starcatcher'. Both are epic albums! Be prepared to be amazed. I discovered this band in 2017 thanks to my daughter who first told me about them. Since then, I have seen them four times live in concert. Give them a listen and watch some of their live videos on TH-cam. Greta Van fleet has an arsenal of killer songs! Rock and roll lives on!✌️🤘🤘🤘
It did seem funner back then and much more carefree. Of course I'm a 65 year ole geezer. It can be fun now but it'll never be the same
@@donbartos2733 im 61 and its no where near fun any more . One thing it cost to much and another factor is its not safe any where any more. Every one wants to shoot every one and thats what i dont get . I got burned when i was 2 in a car fire and my life was hell at times but not once did i ever want to shoot any one and the honest truth is there was several I hated with a passion but i never thought about shooting them. People need to lear if something offends you, suck it up and move on . I find shit that offends me every day but i just move on. This but hurt generation has lost their minds.
Come on Rock & Roll HOF - you know what you need to do!!!
Wow, this was one of the greatest bands in the 80's, very underated but I still cranked them every time they came on KLOS or KMET ... The 80's was such a better time for all of us no matter what anyone says !!!
Let's all say goodbye to the 21st Century-(which didn't start for me until 2010)-Its Time For Me To Fly, back Home 1980s & '90s again.
First date my wife of 40 years & I went on in '81 was a REO concert. They still sound great.
One of only a handful of lead singers who can sing every note...no key change, no backup female singers to cover the high notes...much cred.
This is it THE CREATOR OF THE SPEEDWAGON FOUNDATION!!!!
RIP Gary Richrath🙏
Saw REO open for Pat Benetar in about 1981 both were big acts back then
I tell you Kevin Cronin has lots to be proud of, that guy not only has been performing and composing music for such a long time, he's a fantastic artist / talent.
I so admire Kevin, how can i not be inspired by a musician , a man who has created so much for so long. What a great talent Kevin is.
Cool!
Ozark brought me here!
😷🍻
Right?? Lol.
me
Darnese Bell, welcome to the REO party
LOL. Me Too!!! It's my new favorite song!
Kevin sounds great, they are all phenomenal! Still giving their all for their fans.
Dave Amato shreds whenever given a chance.
Anyone else think this is still the greatest song ever in 2021?
Best live version ever
Moondance Jam is a hidden jem of the midwest. I've travelled from London Ontario Canada to Walker Minnesota 6 times to attend Moondance. ... and Yes, I've seen REO Speedwagon there! Hey REO - How about coming back to Moondance this year?!?! I've already got tickets! (Fingers crossed that this Covid-19 mess is cleaned up by then...)
still got it after all these years.. awesome
To be fair, this was recorded 12 years ago. He has dropped off quite a bit.
That voice, No missing that! And that thumb on the frets!
Hi Susan
Holy moly they sound good here and this is coming from someone in their 20s
I'm 75 and have re-dsicovered them
I love how the music doesn't call for a double bass drum, but the drummer does it anyway.
Outstanding, great great song and performance
this dude is a stud. No idea how old he is but he's still rocking even with his dentures and everything (:
That dude is the best!
Kevin was around 70 when I saw REO last year. He had more energy than I did! The whole band was rockin' it!
I totally agree.
He's 71. Worked as crew on their show last year and met Kevin. Still down to Earth, still humble.... Still awesome
😂🤘
Heard this song on a classic rock station last week, went home and watched the original music video then found this gem - man! It made my weekend. Have watched this too many times to admit to now :D
I've alwaya loved REO Speedwagon
Ozark! Truth be told REO’s music doesn’t require a double bass drum set up!
🤣😂Drummers!!!
It's funny how people rag on music and it's actually music that they listen to isn't that funny?
@@jospehfager7646 I’m just glad no one in this thread ragged on REO’s music, aren’t you?
To see them live would be a dream come true
This is an absolutely beautiful song and a stunning performance
Been watching These guys for over 30 years, yeah they still got it, go boomers!
The very first reo speedwagon song I ever heard in my entire life
Koval Fetterer look into more of their catalogue
I listen to REO Speedwagon in high school my dad used to give me and my friends a ride to school and when shaking it loose came out my dad was saying what what stick it in your ear tonight? Lol so funny good times.
37 times seeing y'all in concert. MASSIVE LOVE
I've seen them close to 80 times and have tickets for 2 shows in November (shows that were postponed from May) that i am really looking forward to. 👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Found the dentist
I’m pretty sure they used this live audio for that one ozark episode. Glad I found the original on TH-cam. Spectacular
Yeah I think so, this is from their 2010 Live From Moondance Jam Album. Idk why they didn’t actually sing, considering they had their whole setup on Ozark.
AWESOME 😍
This human makes lovely tones with their vocal apparatus. Approved ✅👽✌🏾
Great album and one of the best songs ever!
Love REO. And I have seen many REO concerts .
I'm sorry to see you guys ain't up to par right now..take a break.. rest up. N get back up! Love yas
LOVE REO.. Takes me back in time when I had the love of my life.. I believe my true soul mate with me. He's gone now. My heart wants him back. I know we will be together in the next life
Great job, REO ... Looking great! Sounding great! True rock stars, and a wonderful rendition of this song that SO many people LOVE! Time for us ALL to fly!
Gosh malchom on that duck walk is exilarating❤❤,💯you all are amazing and thanks for all these great years!!! Y'all are the kings in my world. Thank you...
Simplest riff you can make, suddenly magic!
This is just integrity, wisdom and love. Thanks for all Kevin
Wow.... it's hard to imagine that there is still a lot of bands from my teenage years still Rockin !!!!!!
Kevin Cronin is 72 years old and he still GOT IT !!!!
Still an amazing voice and at an amazing age as good as ever!!!!
Truly a rock and roll classic!
They were scheduled to come to Tucson, AZ before this phucking corona virus. Very disappointing. I sure hope they can come back.
It's the song I really love the most!
Whatever the years may be, I am SO HAPPY to see them again.
R.E.O. FOREVER!!
Trying to remember how many times it was,literally.,
"Time for me to fly" ......I was a very lucky girl the nose of the plane
always touched down gently!
(It was scary over the Atlantic by myself when I was five....
My first flight New York to Frankfurt) Ann Penrod (AnnKarenPedone)
P.S, Linda & Nicky Pedone: If you are out there....Love you!❤❤
Absolutely 💯 frickin amazingly awesome I love you REO!!!!!! 🎉✌️❤️🤟💋
New Year's Eve 1980 was my first time seeing and hearing REO Speedwagon live in Concert.
This was at Market Square Arena and one of MANY concerts I'd attend in the coming months & years there!
One of many things that really stick out about that night was when the stage rotated & Kevin's sitting at a white baby grand piano.
_I believe it was, "Can't fight this Feeling" & then "Keep on Loving You"_ That night the girls outnumbered us, boys! (A great thing, especially when Kevin graced us with these swan songs, the girls turned to sugar!)
Anyway, I was able to attend 3 concerts of theirs throughout the '80-'90s but this one on 12/31/1980 was one of my all-time events!
(Now Billy Squire wow! He got around on the stage! & that concert was mostly females! For every guy, there were 5 girls! lol)
*Great Times*
My next concert at MSA was *Rush* _Moving Pictures_! _3/11/1981_
I was always amazed of their music & that a 3 man band could sound so powerful!
And seeing and hearing them LIVE really showed how musically talented these guys were! (Not many girls at this gig though & wasn't expected.)
~
Needless to say, my concert-going days slowed in the late '90s and by 1999 I'd probably been to 4-5 dozens live events. Seen some great bands! At the beginning of the 21st Century I went to fewer concerts but more festivals! (Some fun times!)
Still have most of my ticket stubs (back when the tickets were works of art and not digital printed)!
~~
I digress and apologize for the rant of sorts. lol
_Keep Pushing!_ (I'm still lonely but will keep pushing on!)
*Thanks for this Live performance/share REO!*
Time for me to fly!
*_Truth, Peace, Freedom & L♥ve2ALL™_*
*James*
still a great voice :)
Hello friend
How are you doing today?
@@kennyisbell8944 Thing's arent or have gone well lately and I believe it's a curse now. (Or at least Murphy's Law dictating my last 2.5 decades.)
Log story short, not well today sorry to say.
_And how are you tonight?_
Do we know each other?
Needless to say, thanks for asking.
Be Well,
*James*
@@SSArt98 that nice to hear from you, I'm from Austin Texas what about you?
REO brought me flying here to fly
I love this song! Kevin Cronin sounds as awesome as ever!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
saying good bye reo speedwagon thanksfor the music and vidoes i wish you all the best
Man, I SO want to see these guys in concert! I can't think of another band that's THIS good live - they were made for it and excel at it! Love it!
every year they sound better, never stop touring PLEASE
man gets old but voice still young
Do ends young and beautiful like I went back in time
Rock and roll is in my soul and REO Speedwagon is too been listening to them for well over forty years
I like his singing tone now more than when he was much younger. A true rock star!!!!
Never thought much of this song, until Zach Young said it was his favorite. Now it's my favorite!
❤amazing ❤
Always gonna be one of my favorite songs, i picked for the Class of 1986 Decatur Raiders from Decatur Michigan....
God dam he's amazing!
Ozarks brought me here and I have been here for a while now
Time to fly 😁
Just so good…better than the studio version. Nice work, REO.
Wow, and this a LIVE performance 🙆🏾♀️❤️Yoh hayi WOW
Can Not Wait to see y'all in Jackson M's March 19. Have waited to see you guys since I was 10, in 1986. Once in a lifetime opportunity. Y'all will hear me cheering. Mark my words. Salut' can not wait!!!!!!
❤love this song 🎧 😢
Just saw them in Vegas…fabulous
WOW, your voices sound just the same as they did back in the 80s when you were the sound track to my young romantic life. So many memories come flooding back every time I listen to you guys. Still on my top 10 list of great nostalgic music. 🥰
Absolutely love this
Great 3 chord song! Here's why he's fretting the guitar in an unusual way. The guitar is in open D tuning. so when you strum all the open strings it makes a D chord.
Here are the three chords he plays:
1) strum all open strings to get a D chord,
2) bar the lowest 4 strings on the 5th fret and leave the high 2 strings open to get a G-ish chord,
3) bar the lowest 4 strings on the 7th fret and leave the high 2 strings open to get an A-ish chord.
Sounds really lush with those high 2 strings staying constant against the changing lower chords.
STILL rockin' it! One of the greatest bands of my lifetime.
nice nickname !! haha i misstook it for " Focke-Wulf Fw 190" pilot(WW2 german fighter)
the solo guitar is legend😣😣
Ozark love love👏👏👏
The song makes more beautiful and meaningful as he aged while singing it. It's like a sword forged through fire.
Best band! I wish i was born during their time.
🥀Beautiful Sad Love Song🥀Amazing lyrics and music🥀✌🥀
I love you all
Is this your favorite
THIS is the song that changed and saved my life as a teen!!!! Thank you Kevin Cronin for the perfection that is this jewel!!!!!!!