This was a great band. They had terrific elements, great lead singer, beautiful arrangements and amazing background vocals. Very easy to like and listen to.
Great band . Worship their 1st album and "Somewhere I never Travelled". It would be great if David Pack rejoined the other original 3 members and toured doing their old stuff.
I was not familiar with Ambrosia when I was riding in a van with friends and I heard How much I feel. It caught me by surprise. I was absolutely speechless. Still to this day one of my favorite songs
So I read that David Pack needed a break from touring to be with his young family and the band was not in agreement. David took the time to be with his family and a member of the band decided to register & trade mark the band’s name “Ambrosia” and David was cut out. They were playing with the advertising of David being with the band when he took that break and when David found out about it and asked for his share of the cut the band said NO so he took them to court and they settled with David for an undisclosed amount of money. David really should have trade marked the name from the beginning which would have prevented the turn of events from happening. I have always loved the band along with David’s amazing voice, writing & producing abilities. You can’t deny that they were great and the harmonies were stellar. They all came together at the right time to create great prog rock and pop rock music.
"Holding on to Yesterday". This song is the perfect example of everything that was fantastic in the 1970s small rock band. Incredible use of instruments in the orchestration, organ stabs, Epiano loveliness blending into the lead guitar. And then vocals, lead and harmonies, absolutely gorgeous. Drums and analog tape fought each other, so muffled drums are all we got (technology woes). I bought this album and still to this day gives me chills. Thank you, Ambrosia, for showing the world what is possible when passion and talent love each other.
If you ever want to see the difference between pop music today, and 70s pop music, "Dancing By Myself" is like, a _perfect_ example, didn't get any airplay, and yet, it's one of the most well crafted tunes on Life Beyond L.A. imo, or at least, since music's a pretty subjective experience, I'll just say, it's _my_ personal favorite. Bought that _first_ album in 1975, and I'm still not sick of it, always loved this band...
Michael McDonald was never in Ambrosia. He sat in with them for a couple of charity benefits and he recorded on Packs solo albums. I'm sure that if he did join them things would have turned out very differently.
Their first two albums are jaw-dropping amazing. Listen on the best sound system or great earphones. After those two, the other albums were more commercial and fine but not as magical. The original line-up has it all. Both albums in my all time top 25 lps. Heavenly background singing , super pro musicians, each one. Great lyrics, unique wonderful songs. Very few rock bands of this caliber. Hold on ... these are very special albums!
Yep, that first album was so good but when Somewhere I've Never Traveled came out I was amazed, one of my top 10 albums of all time, it's like an Alan Parsons album.
I agree that David was a major part of the group, but 3 of the members are still touring as Ambrosia. 3/4 of the band with others (which the "original" Ambrosia also did). David is still making some great music in the "Christian" world (though highly accessible to the non-believers as well). I think you just have to accept that one member has left the group. They are both great at what they do. It's not like say someone like YES which has NO original members!
Love Ambrosia, saw them live finally last year. It’s a shame some people only know them for ballads and yacht rock. One of my favorite albums is Road Island, and the similarities to Pink Floyd The Wall: 1. Recorded at same studio, both produced by James Guthrie, artwork style very similar with Ralph Steadman for Ambrosia and Gerald Scarfe for Floyd, both a bit similar with Pink and then the singular musician on the cover of Ambrosia on the road…and lastly the opening song on both are similar….told you I liked the album😀
@@ninja132108 we were pleasantly surprised at how good it was! They put it together quite well with Al Stewart doing his three hits first and then mixing it up as the show went on. Old photos and videos on the screen behind. Lots of older people so nobody stood in front of you.. Definitely a show I would go see again! Apparently Gary Wright was with them for some shows before he passed, that would have been a great addition!
Love Ambrosia and I learned a couple of new things with this video.Thanks! A couple of ideas for future "What Happened To..." videos: Jellyfish. They only had two albums, but the band spawned several great solo projects and other bands. Another great band that would be perfect for this would be City Boy.
Not sure the presenter was meant to be audio based here. The voice and pronunciation is annoying. Sticks out. Couldn’t you hire a pro the least you could do?
I think to the casual fan, yes. But their sound evolved over the years from progressive to pop rock to yacht rock to hard rock. They just get labeled as yacht rock because their biggest hits were the softer songs. It's kind of like Player. They get pegged as yacht rock because of Baby Come Back, but if you listen to their albums, their music was actually a lot harder. Both bands super talented and versatile. They both should have gotten a lot more credit than they did ❤❤❤
I have a request as to where are they now is “Sniff N the Tears”! They sang Driver’s Seat in 1978. You do a great job tracking these bands down so I hope you can find stuff on them. They come from England.😊
@@michaelpacker561 They are still around? Sorry. Don’t know where you get your info but you’re wrong and the band formed in England since most all were born there! Loz Netto I do know has his own band and studio in London as does the lead singer. That is ALL I know for facts but would like to know what happened to the rest of the band and when and why did they stop playing?
No matter what or whose opinions, Ambrosia's original recorded music is still a strong seller today according to Amazon music sales and other music download and streaming sells. Old music has been outselling new music for the past decade according numbers from the music industry.
I went to a meet-and-greet a few years back with Ambrosia and Gary Wright. All were affable gents. The guys in Ambrosia obviously had a real problem with David Pack, as they kind of sneered his name. They clearly felt that he was a prima donna, and it was clear that they didn't think too highly of him.
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Ambrosia without David Pack is like Journey without Steve Perry. Both voices are one of a kind and irreplaceable.
I actually prefer Journey's first 3 albums before Steve Perry.
Topaz!
Totally agree
This was a great band. They had terrific elements, great lead singer, beautiful arrangements and amazing background vocals. Very easy to like and listen to.
Couldn't agree more!
Great band . Worship their 1st album and "Somewhere I never Travelled". It would be great if David Pack rejoined the other original 3 members and toured doing their old stuff.
I was not familiar with Ambrosia when I was riding in a van with friends and I heard How much I feel. It caught me by surprise. I was absolutely speechless. Still to this day one of my favorite songs
So I read that David Pack needed a break from touring to be with his young family and the band was not in agreement. David took the time to be with his family and a member of the band decided to register & trade mark the band’s name “Ambrosia” and David was cut out. They were playing with the advertising of David being with the band when he took that break and when David found out about it and asked for his share of the cut the band said NO so he took them to court and they settled with David for an undisclosed amount of money. David really should have trade marked the name from the beginning which would have prevented the turn of events from happening. I have always loved the band along with David’s amazing voice, writing & producing abilities. You can’t deny that they were great and the harmonies were stellar. They all came together at the right time to create great prog rock and pop rock music.
The current group singing under the name Ambrosia simply aren't getting it done. David Pack is Ambrosia period!!!
"Holding on to Yesterday". This song is the perfect example of everything that was fantastic in the 1970s small rock band. Incredible use of instruments in the orchestration, organ stabs, Epiano loveliness blending into the lead guitar. And then vocals, lead and harmonies, absolutely gorgeous. Drums and analog tape fought each other, so muffled drums are all we got (technology woes). I bought this album and still to this day gives me chills. Thank you, Ambrosia, for showing the world what is possible when passion and talent love each other.
David Pack 💖
Great musicians; I recently found out that they played on the Alan Parsons Project album.
If you ever want to see the difference between pop music today, and 70s pop music, "Dancing By Myself" is like, a _perfect_ example, didn't get any airplay, and yet, it's one of the most well crafted tunes on Life Beyond L.A. imo, or at least, since music's a pretty subjective experience, I'll just say, it's _my_ personal favorite. Bought that _first_ album in 1975, and I'm still not sick of it, always loved this band...
Michael McDonald was never in Ambrosia. He sat in with them for a couple of charity benefits and he recorded on Packs solo albums. I'm sure that if he did join them things would have turned out very differently.
Michael McDonald is one of David Pack’s best friend. Michael has sung on David’s solo music and so has James Ingram.
Their first two albums are jaw-dropping amazing. Listen on the best sound system or great earphones. After those two, the other albums were more commercial and fine but not as magical. The original line-up has it all. Both albums in my all time top 25 lps. Heavenly background singing , super pro musicians, each one. Great lyrics, unique wonderful songs. Very few rock bands of this caliber. Hold on ... these are very special albums!
Yep, that first album was so good but when Somewhere I've Never Traveled came out I was amazed, one of my top 10 albums of all time, it's like an Alan Parsons album.
... to say your ways were novel - would be a lousy pun...
I bet Herb Albert kicked himself for passing on Ambrosia. 😬
Yeah, big mistake!
Nothing can touch that original line up and the incredible music created in their early years ❤
I was lucky enough to catch them after a concert and bought them a round at the bar. Really cool guys and classy gentlemen.
Gawd I love this band. The album cuts were so deep and beautiful. Moma Frog still blows me away.
I loved and STILL LOVE THE FURST TWO ALBUMS!! They’re classics!, BUT… after this all, including their commercial hits are SLEEPERS!
exactly ,groundbreaking stuff for its time
Joe Puerta is a big bass player influence on me
This is total bullshit. The band is still together and is currently touring! I know, I booked them twice recently.
Lead singer David Pack is not in the group. He performed all of their hit songs. Group is not the same.
I agree that David was a major part of the group, but 3 of the members are still touring as Ambrosia. 3/4 of the band with others (which the "original" Ambrosia also did). David is still making some great music in the "Christian" world (though highly accessible to the non-believers as well). I think you just have to accept that one member has left the group. They are both great at what they do. It's not like say someone like YES which has NO original members!
@@michaelpacker561 Saw them in Cincinnati a few days ago and they tore the place apart! Sold-out crowd and a very excellent show!👍👍
Love Ambrosia, saw them live finally last year. It’s a shame some people only know them for ballads and yacht rock. One of my favorite albums is Road Island, and the similarities to Pink Floyd The Wall: 1. Recorded at same studio, both produced by James Guthrie, artwork style very similar with Ralph Steadman for Ambrosia and Gerald Scarfe for Floyd, both a bit similar with Pink and then the singular musician on the cover of Ambrosia on the road…and lastly the opening song on both are similar….told you I liked the album😀
I have appreciated Road Island for the exact same reasons!
Their second album was flawless.
They were one of the best bands of the seventies
Man I loved this band
Going to see them in March. Can’t wait ❤
Going to see them this coming Friday 😊
had NO idea! so happy this mini doc found me. Of course always liked the radio singles, would love to catch a show, DON'T STOP
More to come!
Ambrosia is not a jello salad, they sing a mellow ballad
New information for me about some of the actual musicians in the Alan Parsons Project series. Thanks!
Could the narrator of this piece sound anymore bored and disinterested? Blah!!!!
Beautiful songs brings back such good memories!
Going to see them at Hard Rock this Friday 😊
How was it
@@ninja132108 we were pleasantly surprised at how good it was! They put it together quite well with Al Stewart doing his three hits first and then mixing it up as the show went on. Old photos and videos on the screen behind. Lots of older people so nobody stood in front of you.. Definitely a show I would go see again! Apparently Gary Wright was with them for some shows before he passed, that would have been a great addition!
Saw them open for ELO 1984 Houston Tx
Love Ambrosia and I learned a couple of new things with this video.Thanks! A couple of ideas for future "What Happened To..." videos: Jellyfish. They only had two albums, but the band spawned several great solo projects and other bands. Another great band that would be perfect for this would be City Boy.
Great suggestion!
I love "Bart" Bacharach!
The first album is a killer!! Never that d😢again!! Good job
They still tour
Seen them in lubbock Texas January 2023
Thanks for that, very informative, well done.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Not sure the presenter was meant to be audio based here. The voice and pronunciation is annoying. Sticks out. Couldn’t you hire a pro the least you could do?
Agreed...speaks too slowly and in annoying fashion!.... Just spit it out man!!!..lol
The live version of life beyond La is amazing.
Elliott Laurie of Looking Glass "Brandy" fame also sings with Yacht Rock group
That's Laurie.
Lurie my phone corrects me way too much.
Joe also helped the amazing but now disbanded 'King Washington'.
Would they be considered yacht rock?
Yes, most assuredly. They're regularly featured on that dedicated Sirius/XM satellite radio.
I think to the casual fan, yes. But their sound evolved over the years from progressive to pop rock to yacht rock to hard rock. They just get labeled as yacht rock because their biggest hits were the softer songs. It's kind of like Player. They get pegged as yacht rock because of Baby Come Back, but if you listen to their albums, their music was actually a lot harder. Both bands super talented and versatile. They both should have gotten a lot more credit than they did ❤❤❤
Good video
Glad you enjoyed
The Raspberries
RIP Eric Carmen
I have a request as to where are they now is “Sniff N the Tears”! They sang Driver’s Seat in 1978. You do a great job tracking these bands down so I hope you can find stuff on them. They come from England.😊
They are still around &DO NOT come. from England.
@@michaelpacker561 They are still around? Sorry. Don’t know where you get your info but you’re wrong and the band formed in England since most all were born there! Loz Netto I do know has his own band and studio in London as does the lead singer. That is ALL I know for facts but would like to know what happened to the rest of the band and when and why did they stop playing?
that was such an eerie and great song - all of my friends that never agreed on music agreed on that song being a classic
He didn’t cover Holdin On To Yesterday!
He mentions it at 1:20
Fred Beato? Any relation to Rick (Beato)?
❤❤❤
Nice work!!
My Wife bought One Eighty when it was new. I liked it but just figured it was vocals with studio players.
Glad you like it!
Made rice out off them
Narration matters. This guy blows chunks
Hate this stupid narration
I sped it up. Too slow.
Meh.
Elevator music😝
somewhere, I’ve never traveled, is not elevator music
The album was way ahead of its time alternative rock, and Prog rock
No matter what or whose opinions, Ambrosia's original recorded music is still a strong seller today according to Amazon music sales and other music download and streaming sells. Old music has been outselling new music for the past decade according numbers from the music industry.
How fitting that the dreck of Ambrosia wound up in the godawful Rick Beato band.
lolz!
Loved the band
What? You need better drugs.
Fred not Rick. I don't think they are related. Completely different people.
Who cares?
🤔🤫 Well you do obviously, or why are you here ?. To be a Karen perhaps !......
@@alancrisp1582If you're going to be "a Karen," at least be "a Karen Carpenter."👺
@@danielschear556 🤔 Wow, everyone wants to be a comedian ?. I would not give up your day job if I was you !......
Obviously YOU DO by posting your comment. LOL.
@richardcogbill6791 very clever. Lol.
The first thing that went wrong for ambrosia, was letting Michael McDonald in the band
M McD’s voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
@@mickconroy1741 my exact sentiments
Went did Michael Macdonald join Ambrosia?
@@hklinker too soon
@@hklinker it doesn’t say, but he ruined ambrosia and the Doobie brothers
Michael McDonald ruined the band
He ruined the Doobie Brothers too
I went to a meet-and-greet a few years back with Ambrosia and Gary Wright. All were affable gents. The guys in Ambrosia obviously had a real problem with David Pack, as they kind of sneered his name. They clearly felt that he was a prima donna, and it was clear that they didn't think too highly of him.
😢