I met Kevin Cronin REO's lead singer in 1985 right after I got out of the Army. It was a few days before Christmas and my wife and I were shopping In the Gulf View Square Mall in Port Richey Florida. He was in a music store buying CDS for gifts and I got his attention as he left the store. I told him this REOs song helped keep me going through some long stretches of time when I was stationed out of the country without my family. He shook my hand and said how much he admired what we in the Military do. He gave me an autograph and we went our separate ways. I never asked what he was doing in little Port Richey Florida but I later learned why. His wife is from the nearby town of Hudson and they were there for the holidays visiting her family. We've seen them 5 Times since and they're still one of my favorite bands.
I love this story. If you watch interviews with Kevin it's obvious that he is a very good, down to earth person. He gives credit to others and is so humble. It makes me love his music more!!!💗
@@CatsPajamas23 Thanks for that😉! Another musician I admire is Tom Keifer, former lead singer for Cinderella who now has a solo career with a new band. He's been through alot (paralyzed vocal cord) but he's doing well and like Kevin, he's just a great guy!!! 🎸💗. Love & Respect
Definitely one of my favorite bands of the 80s. I remember going to one of their concerts back in 1982-83. I can't remember exactly the year, since it has been a long time. But one thing I would never forget is with whom I was with. My beloved first love! She was around 18 yrs old, and I was about 19 yrs old. Time flies when you are having fun. I wished I can go back and revisit those long gone days. I feel privileged to have lived at that time. The music was awesome, and I think people were a little more caring and understanding. Well, that's my personal opinion. Rock on Baby!🤘
This is the best live performance of this song.He was the best singer in the world then. He had the most tuneful, melodic voice. Pure as the driven snow.
Nothing against Kevin but he was hardly the best singer in the world back in 1985. Steve Perry from Journey had a way better voice than Kevin Cronin. Dennis DeYoung from Styx (also an Illinois native) had a better voice.
@@Texans9517 ....OPINION SIR.....ITS ALL A MATTER OF OPINION........PERSONALLY,I AGREE WITH CARPETLAY1......ON THE ICONIC VOICE OF KEVIN CRONIN.....BUT AGAIN ITS A MATTER OF OPINION......ALSO,I HAVE SPOKEN TO KEVIN....MANY TIMES ABOUT THIS VERY SUBJECT......AND HE ALSO AGREES ....THAT ITS AN OPINION MATTER....
Good morning my friend I was born in 1955 to This my favorite song to and i sing with them to They was great in this era to Today's music 🎵🎶 is like garbage to Am still listening to this music in august of 2024 to
damn Gary richrath was such a talented guitar player! this song will always be a classic! it is so sad that Gary richrath could never beat his addiction, but at least he didn't die without playing a concert with reo one last time.
This song is engrained in my memory. My friends and I hadn't been driving long but we would pile in the car and sing this song at the top of our lungs. Kevin is amazing, his singing still gives me chills!💕🎸 #lovereo!!!!
Yes back in the day Cronins voice was amazing, the most melodic voice I have ever heard. I have seen these guys from 1981 till the present, Definitly miss Gary the most down to earth real guitarist of all time, what a unique talent like no other. They just don't make music like these guys did anymore. Rip rock N roll this generation just don't know what great music is amymore
Hi Rob, The story I heard was that he died a few day later after complications from stomach surgery. But you are telling us that it was related to his addiction. Was it alcohol or drugs? I must admit he was a brilliant guitarist.
Gary Richrath RIP Brother and thank you for bringing you...the gift of melodic expression on a guitar. So into your playing and when working with young cats coming through as a producer, I tell them to listen to and learn from you. Deep respect still now in 2020 from NZ.
I saw the band in 1979 in Memphis and got sun burned so bad it took me a week to recover. It was worth it. Now I'm 64ys old. Still remember it like yesterday. I will see them in Huntsville Al in a few weeks. In side.....😅
I LOVE THIS SONG, HERE ARE THE LYRICS : Oh, I can't fight this feeling any longer And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow What started out this friendship has grown stronger I only wish I had the strength to let it show I tell myself that I can't hold out forever I said there is no reason for my fear 'Cause I feel so secure when we're together You give my life direction You make everything so clear And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight You're a candle in the window On a cold, dark winter's night And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might And I can't fight this feeling anymore I've forgotten what I started fighting for It's time to bring this ship into the shore And throw away the oars, forever Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore I've forgotten what I started fighting for And if I have to crawl upon the floor Come crushing through your door Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you I've been running around in circles in my mind And it always seems that I'm following you, girl 'Cause you take me to the places That alone I'd never find And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight You're a candle in the window On a cold, dark winter's night And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might And I can't fight this feeling anymore I've forgotten what I started fighting for It's time to bring this ship into the shore And throw away the oars, forever 'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore I've forgotten what I started fighting for And if I have to crawl upon the floor Come crashing through your door Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.......
I heard this song for the first time just after it was released. My ears hadn't quite tuned into it but I told a friend that it would go to #1 on the charts. A few months later I was driving through Kansas on a Sunday morning. Kasey Kasem was counting down the top 40. After he played the #2 song he said a band from Champaign Illinois had this week's #1 song. He went to commercial then came back and Introduced REO Speedwagon CFTF at #1.
I finally went to my first concert it was a dream come true to see3 of my faviorte groups reo speed wagon Styx loverboy loved the light shows singing was even better then my CDs or radio want to go again this is my faviorte song
I think I was in 6 grade but the tune stayed relevant for years and years probably to this day and age great melodies by all musicians creates a powerful song
I have always loved you guys your beautiful songs sexy voices and finally got to go to your concert in Grand Rapids with loverboy styx it was so beautiful with the light shows and phones lit up and I have your cd this is my faviorte song
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I met Kevin Cronin REO's lead singer in 1985 right after I got out of the Army. It was a few days before Christmas and my wife and I were shopping In the Gulf View Square Mall in Port Richey Florida. He was in a music store buying CDS for gifts and I got his attention as he left the store. I told him this REOs song helped keep me going through some long stretches of time when I was stationed out of the country without my family. He shook my hand and said how much he admired what we in the Military do. He gave me an autograph and we went our separate ways. I never asked what he was doing in little Port Richey Florida but I later learned why. His wife is from the nearby town of Hudson and they were there for the holidays visiting her family. We've seen them 5 Times since and they're still one of my favorite bands.
I love this story. If you watch interviews with Kevin it's obvious that he is a very good, down to earth person. He gives credit to others and is so humble. It makes me love his music more!!!💗
@@debbiecaton4500 Same. Been an admirer since the late 70's.
@@CatsPajamas23 Thanks for that😉! Another musician I admire is Tom Keifer, former lead singer for Cinderella who now has a solo career with a new band. He's been through alot (paralyzed vocal cord) but he's doing well and like Kevin, he's just a great guy!!! 🎸💗. Love & Respect
Such a beautiful comment ! I'm 52 and a fan of this band since a was a kid😃
I love this comment. Thanks for your story! You need to send this over to the Professor of Rock (TH-cam channel). He makes great rockumentary.
Still.listening.august.2024.from.ireland.brillant
I'm listening ❤
Still listening here in peach state love this song
Definitely one of my favorite bands of the 80s. I remember going to one of their concerts back in 1982-83. I can't remember exactly the year, since it has been a long time. But one thing I would never forget is with whom I was with. My beloved first love! She was around 18 yrs old, and I was about 19 yrs old. Time flies when you are having fun. I wished I can go back and revisit those long gone days. I feel privileged to have lived at that time. The music was awesome, and I think people were a little more caring and understanding. Well, that's my personal opinion. Rock on Baby!🤘
I agree 100%
This is One of THE catchiest songs in the world, and it is BRILLIANT!!!!
Badass song great band
This is the best live performance of this song.He was the best singer in the world then. He had the most tuneful, melodic voice. Pure as the driven snow.
Carpetlay1 I COULDNT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF!!!!
Nothing against Kevin but he was hardly the best singer in the world back in 1985. Steve Perry from Journey had a way better voice than Kevin Cronin. Dennis DeYoung from Styx (also an Illinois native) had a better voice.
@@Texans9517 ....OPINION SIR.....ITS ALL A MATTER OF OPINION........PERSONALLY,I AGREE WITH CARPETLAY1......ON THE ICONIC VOICE OF KEVIN CRONIN.....BUT AGAIN ITS A MATTER OF OPINION......ALSO,I HAVE SPOKEN TO KEVIN....MANY TIMES ABOUT THIS VERY SUBJECT......AND HE ALSO AGREES ....THAT ITS AN OPINION MATTER....
@@Texans9517 i agree with you
@@Texans9517 i believe peter cetera from Chicago has a better voice
One of the best song I have ever Heard !!!!
Fantastic...
Perfect...
Great...
Those are the years that were priceless I loved that time of life god knows I miss it
Live with no auto tune.. one of the best rock n roll band of all time
Good morning my friend
I was born in 1955 to
This my favorite song to and i sing with them to
They was great in this era to
Today's music 🎵🎶 is like garbage to
Am still listening to this music in august of 2024 to
my favorite song...super i love it❤️
Actually sounds better than studio. One of the best rock ballads, great guy-perspective song. What guy hasn't lived this song
70's REO fans was Butthurt with this Song.
This describes my feelings
This is my ever favorite song, love it 🥰
The bass line is amazing... Great structure of a song...
2024 still great music
I can't stop to read excellent comments of intelligent people you must know that whichever likes Reo Speedwagon knows about music.
damn Gary richrath was such a talented guitar player! this song will always be a classic! it is so sad that Gary richrath could never beat his addiction, but at least he didn't die without playing a concert with reo one last time.
RIP Garyy Richrath ......my guitar hero forever.......
That guitar solo KILLS me every time! 3:06
This song is engrained in my memory. My friends and I hadn't been driving long but we would pile in the car and sing this song at the top of our lungs. Kevin is amazing, his singing still gives me chills!💕🎸 #lovereo!!!!
Been jealous all those witnessed the 80s band. Wish I was then part of it. Still loving it.
Beautiful song, great lyrics.
Thank God For A Studio To Make A Song Sound Good.
Yes back in the day Cronins voice was amazing, the most melodic voice I have ever heard. I have seen these guys from 1981 till the present, Definitly miss Gary the most down to earth real guitarist of all time, what a unique talent like no other. They just don't make music like these guys did anymore. Rip rock N roll this generation just don't know what great music is amymore
Hi Rob,
The story I heard was that he died a few day later after complications from stomach surgery. But you are telling us that it was related to his addiction. Was it alcohol or drugs? I must admit he was a brilliant guitarist.
Una de las canciones más hermosas que he escuchado, una época en la que todo se escribía en Rock..
Que canción de ptm .temon para escucharlo una y otra vez
Chulada de temita. De esos que te llegan
I was really really young when this was song out
One of the best band in the world great song forever.
Gary Richrath RIP Brother and thank you for bringing you...the gift of melodic expression on a guitar. So into your playing and when working with young cats coming through as a producer, I tell them to listen to and learn from you. Deep respect still now in 2020 from NZ.
Excelente muy bonita canción
i wish that i could turn back the time..this song reminds me when i was young
I saw the band in 1979 in Memphis and got sun burned so bad it took me a week to recover.
It was worth it.
Now I'm 64ys old.
Still remember it like yesterday.
I will see them in Huntsville Al in a few weeks.
In side.....😅
All started in Champaign-Urbana! Rock on REO
REO is my favorite bands of all time I have seen REO in concert about 7 times I'll still love listening to the best ROCK BAND OF all time
Saw them 6 times ,In Cincy and Kevin came out and said Hello Kansas City ! Got booed and laughed it off and gave great Show!!!
It has Gary!! R.I.P. Gary Richrath. Love REO but it must have Gary and Alan!!
It's a great song and feeling, Thanks for the post, respect all, love all.
He sang this song live so many time and this one I think best one in YT
I LOVE THIS SONG, HERE ARE THE LYRICS :
Oh, I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out this friendship has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I said there is no reason for my fear
'Cause I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction
You make everything so clear
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crushing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been running around in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl
'Cause you take me to the places
That alone I'd never find
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crashing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.......
Richard F. Kerdasha SAMA
thank you very much.
" salut de japonais "
First song at my wedding
Always loved this one.
i love this band i miss you reo speed wagon love u..
i am pilipino but i love you reo speed wagon so much love this song
Excelente canción de mis favoritas✌👍 saludos desde CD. Mante Tamaulipas México DIOS LOS BENDIGA
This kind of music will live 4ever..
I heard this song for the first time just after it was released.
My ears hadn't quite tuned into it but I told a friend that it would go to #1 on the charts.
A few months later I was driving through Kansas on a Sunday morning.
Kasey Kasem was counting down the top 40.
After he played the #2 song he said a band from Champaign Illinois had this week's #1 song.
He went to commercial then came back and
Introduced REO Speedwagon CFTF at #1.
Thank you for your story:)
Great Song❤️🤘😎
Excellent, love this music and always have and love REO Speedwagon 💙
Today. I hearing ~ from long time ago. Alway your song make me. . . Way for my life. Thank you.
Back to high school memories when i was the only one in the class who knew this song. Saint John's Institute, Infanta, Pangasinan, Philippines
He sounds so good live sounds like right off his album.
80's Best of AOR, MELODIC HARDROCK AND MELODICPOWER METAL! THANK YOU!
I finally went to my first concert it was a dream come true to see3 of my faviorte groups reo speed wagon Styx loverboy loved the light shows singing was even better then my CDs or radio want to go again this is my faviorte song
Reo and Gary 🎸🎼👏👏🎤🎼 forever
Los 80s que lindos recuerdos
thats real music.. i looooooove it !""1!!!
my favorite song of them
Thanks for the upload. Gary is amazing as usual. ♡♡♡
I think I was in 6 grade but the tune stayed relevant for years and years probably to this day and age great melodies by all musicians creates a powerful song
I love the bassline and the whole song!
Wow this song says everything I feel
i miss this band
Raul Diaz they haven't gone anywhere lol
This s the best performance of REO Speedwagon concert .Not tired watching over n over
Me too what am I fighting for ???❤❤❤
Love this song.......
😭❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥i have 25 year i live in senegal
This song is amazing 😻
Hermosa canción 😍❤️
I search a lot of this song...because this lots of memory during my highschool days...thaanks forthe upload
Though 80’s were dominated by new wave song these are those hits that made rock afloat great music.
Linda canção da banda Reospeedwago.
La número 1 del top a nivel mundial!!!!!!!!
Legend...love them....
Caramba q musica linda o banda boa!
I have always loved you guys your beautiful songs sexy voices and finally got to go to your concert in Grand Rapids with loverboy styx it was so beautiful with the light shows and phones lit up and I have your cd this is my faviorte song
Love this singer band all love❤❤❤❤
Is the best music reospeewagon...... Mantap beow
Lembro de um grande amor que tive no passado.
This song is IMMORTAL....
1985 its my birthyear❤❤❤
Saya baru umur 12 tahun baru mengenal lagu ini
the bass line is killer
Can't fight this feeling baby ......
I can't fight this feeling anymore
I love this song and REO Speedway on💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝
Amazing
Pero que hermoso y magnífico en mi vida y la de mis hnos creo
My husbands favs 😊
Hello 👋...Pretty lady.🌹.How are you doing and the weather conditions like
Lovely and meaningful.
Si lo mejor jamas nunca
Wow some live performance Classic # FACT # 🙏💖🙏
There's a cell phone day the day I rode my dad's bike around spring canyon Park for the first time
There is so much cool fucking footage happening between 4:00 and 4:20 it’s beyond awesome.
Beautiful Song
Gary Richrath
beyond amazing
i luv this song.
Wow it sounded like the studio versionnnn amaaazinggg
Best song ever
oldies rock bands are cool .. .unlike now a days .....
I am looking for the second voice but still this version rocks!
still 2021♥️♥️♥️♥️🤗♥️♥️🇵🇭
Thanks for the upload!
Gary Richrath awsome
GREAT
KC is in his 60’s but still Rocks
I was 20