I was 10 when this came out. I never saw segregation as a child in Kansas City. The schools were desegregated before I attended. I knew there were racists, but my parents didn't have those feelings and it wouldn't have occurred to me to have those feelings. I look back now and understand how songs like this shaped my heart and mind. And I'm thankful for all the friendships I've had throughout my life. Those musicians, from the Beatles, Paul Williams, and John Denver, to Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, did change the world for the better. By the way, this song was written by the actor Alan Arkin's dad and a composer/musician from Seattle named Earl Robinson. It was recorded first in 1956 by Pete Seeger and then by Sammy Davis, Jr in 1957. Just some trivia.
No, it certainly didn't fall on deaf ears. I was 7 when this song came out. We weren't that long past the civil rights movement, and there was a hope for the future at that time. Though I never would have dreamed that in 2024 it would still be the major issue it is. Not that things haven't changed, but we're not where I thought we would be to be sure, and it seems like that hope for the future is dying if not dead. Maybe in a couple more generations.
You know it, Ms. Miltier. My Father taught me to judge every individual for their own character & never to generalize. And both of my parents taught me that I didn't have to agree with anyone BUT I MUST RESPECT EVERYONE, ALWAYS.
❤❤❤This song was written in 1954. It wasn't recorded until 1972 by The Three Dog Night. The song was so simple, yet so PROFOUND. Ms. Lassiter and Ms. Womble of Myrtle Underwood School in Raleigh NC introduced it to us in the Fall of 1973. One teacher was Black; one White. Our 4th grade class sang it in the auditorium that next Spring! It was a tremendous hit and people stood up! 😂 And we were just BEAMING with pride! I was so happy because my parents came as usual all dressed up in church clothes. That's how folks did back then. PARENTS SHOWED UP FOR THEIR CHILD'S SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. 😊
True story Jamel. My older brother made me listen to this song when I was around 12 and he said, "do you understand what they were saying?" I said I did and that first verse about the paper and ink has stuck with me all these years later. I'm 52 now and I'm still living by this song's great message. Pray for peace and healing in our nation and our world. 🙏🙏 God Bless you brother.
Needs to be inserted into a movie blockbuster to get some kind of traction, a bit like the 'Pulp Fiction' soundtrack back in the early nineties. Hope it can find a home in a movie of substance very soon.
It didn't fall on deaf ears. It's just that the ugliest people always get the most attention. And society has always played to the lowest common denominator. I grew up with this music in the 70s.
Yeah ugly people cause trouble, but I still think the troublemakers are outnumbered, they just give the illusion of being the most powerful, because they've got the loudest mouths.
The song was written in 1954 by Earl Robinson and David Arkin, father of Alan Arkin. Pete Seeger recorded it in 1956. Three Dog Night recorded it in 1972.
I'd even venture to say, that the majority of us were not deaf to their message, or never even needed this message to begin with, it just seems that small percentage of people that didn't want to hear it, are the ones who stand out, even to this day 😥
I was born in 1960 and raised in the Deep South. You CANNOT imagine how powerful this song was back then. Three Dog Night was a very popular band and they caught some flack for this song. It did a LOT of good and changed the way a LOT of folks thought ... me included :-)
Back in the 70's, as teenagers, we didn't care about color, we cared about respect for one another. We feared our parents reaction to our chosen friends. I don't know what happened after those years, but I weep for where we have arrived and who we have become.
I didn’t fear my parents reaction at all-they were born in 1918 & 1924, I was born in 1960. Woodstock ring a bell? It’s BS that boomers are the root of all evil and gen z the only hope. C’mon-get real. Where do you think the civil rights movement came from. Stomp down MAGA-and all ages who are buying into it-don’t blame that BS on the older generation only. Bigotry is rampant today and it disgusts me
My generation tried to tell everyone that we are all God's children. Its sad that the world has gotten away from that message and now we see the results today. I miss the old days of peace and love.
I am from the same generation and also miss the peace and love message. Not everybody listened then and still people don't listen. Maybe our simple aspirations were too naive but how did the message get changed to one of hatred? I just don't get it.
This song shaped my mind and heart back when I was a kid. I'm now about to turn 58 next month. I loved this song back then and still love it today. I wish everyone would live by this song.
Seems easy, right? I am 57 and with us growing up the same music and message from it all acceptance came easy. I have learned not all will but have learned to thank those who do and avoid those who disrespect others based on nothing. Do the right thing and that 60s-70s music showed up. Jamal is my brother as are you. Stay COVID-19 safe, sir.
Same here, Tom! For our generation (I'm 53), I don't think the message fell on deaf ears. We heard it loud and clear. Sad to see how far off the rails we've gone now.
I was one of those children listening to this song back in the 70’s. It was a wonderful message. It’s sad how the world is now. I just love people of good character and you are definitely one of good character.
I was 12 or 13 in 1972, innocent, sheltered. I was one of those children listening to this song back in the 70s. I took the message to heart. By now, the world has broken my heart. ✌
"Come on people now, smile on your brother, everybody get together, gotta love one another right now". The 60's and 70's were full of songs about love and kindness and togetherness. The "establishment" considered them ridiculous, and pooped all over the ideas. Kind of like they're doing right now. I hope we can keep pushing for real change. Check out Elvis Costello, "What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding". So many great songs to bring us together. Love you, man. Keep bringing us your adorable self.
I agree with you 110%. The problem has always been that if the poor of ALL colors realize how badly they are getting screwed by the "powers that be", it would no longer be a fact. Why do you think that every time it seems all people try and unite, some moron brings up perceived racism and division? It's because thoes in charge are scared sh*tless that people realize that 1.) We aren't so different after all. and 2.) That, in unity, there is strength.
A song from my childhood. It needs to be in everyone's childhood. Edit: The message WAS embraced by a great many people. The problem lies in those that are invested in continued conflict. There are some for whom the conflict is their business. They don't care that it hurts so many. Most of us are out here living together just fine. ☮️♥️🎶
My parents had this on Eight Track Cassette. Haven’t heard this in over 30 years, but it takes me right back to the late 1970’s . I remember understanding exactly what the message was, and I remember knowing at a very young age the color of a person’s skin was a really stupid reason to not like someone.
You're right Karen, person to person we're all fine and have been for a long time. Unfortunately those of whom you speak of have far too many convinced there is a big issue with blacks and whites. Shame in 2020 the media/government work to separate us
Check this out...this song hit the radio when I was in 4th grade. My music teacher was hip and just out of college. She was so excited to have us learn it and sing it in front of the entire school. This was in Dallas. It was powerful, and we loved it!
I heard a good perspective recently; someone said, "It's not a skin issue, but rather, a sin issue". I agree with that. No one is born completely selfless, etc., but Jamel's right - little ones don't see color, and I wish everyone could stay that way. Parents are the key, as well as one's peer group (as they get a little older). There's a commercial on TV - I don't even remember what it's advertising - but at the end there's two little guys, probably about 3 years old, who go running towards each other on the sidewalk. One is black, the other is white. They meet and throw their arms around each other as if to say, "There you are! My best friend in the whole world!!" I'm positive they couldn't care less about the other's color. Makes my heart swell and eyes well every time. 💕🕊️💕🕊️💕
I just had to revisit this today. Tears in my eyes just like the first time. I love your reaction. This was my music as a kid. I'm 67 years old. This song is 50 years old. It's clear the struggle is real but I hope people can appreciate how hard we've been trying. Many of us are still out here and don't understand the world we live in today at all.
Some trivia for you:: The African Canadian, black drummer for Three Dog Night was Floyd Chester Sneed who was born November 22, 1942 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and died January 27, 2023 at 80 years of age, was a Canadian drummer for the band Three Dog Night. He became interested in drums at at a young age. His first drum kit was gifted from his older sister Maxine who was married to the musician/actor Tommy Chong of Cheech & Chong who was also a Canadian. In 1966 he formed his own band and moved to Los Angeles, California. In 1968 Floyd Sneed met three vocalists Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells of Three Dog Night who were looking for backing musicians, he then joined their new band as drummer until it broke up in 1977. But he continued to work with other bands including an longer extended tour with The Ohio Players.
When I was young, there was a woman that spent a lot of time at my grandmother's house. I found out later that she was technically my grandma's housekeeper (although they seemed to share the load fairly equally). But for the first seven or so years of my life, I thought she was one of my aunts. She certainly had full authority to whoop my ass if necessary. For clarification, she looked more akin to Julius Erving while I looked more like Larry Bird. I was shocked to find out we weren't actually related. These things are learned.
Three Dog Night released their version in 1972. It was written by Earl Robinson in 1954. The song was first recorded by Pete Seeger in 1956, followed by Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957. The song's author Earl Robinson released his own recording in 1957. Earl Robinson was inspired by the United States Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education (1954), which outlawed racial segregation of public schools. The original lyrics of the song opened with this verse, in reference to the court: Their robes were black, their heads were white, The schoolhouse doors were closed so tight, Nine judges all set down their names, To end the years and years of shame. However, the version of the song recorded by Greyhound, and subsequently covered by Three Dog Night in 1972, did not include this verse - making the song more universal, but also less historically specific. -source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_White_(Three_Dog_Night_song)
I saw these guys in concert about a year ago. They’re in their 70’s now. We sang along with all the songs. I don’t think the message fell so much on deaf ears, but needs to be brought to a new generation.
Yes, it is on the Reggae For Kids album which came out in 1992, and in 1997 More Reggae For Kids came out. All the songs on these records are positive and upbeat with powerful messages. I bought them for my kids when they were kids.
This song is from the early 70s, I love Three Dog Night and the messages in their music. It didn't fall on deaf ears, unfortunately there are always those that feel they are superior to others. My mother taught us to treat everyone with respect regardless of race, religion, ethnicity. I am glad you played this song, hopefully more will listen and come to an understanding.❤❤❤❤
If you also love the 70's, watch the tv series Life On Mars. The US version. It's about a cop in 2009 having an accident and wakes up in 1973. Beautifully written.
70's music was varied and uniting. My friend and I still get together to have Alexa play this stuff for us. And, the message was something we all embraced.
The message of peace and love for all was real back then. I was in my twenties and I still miss the loving vibes of those days. Three Dog Night were so talented and their message reverberates thru the decades.
I'm crying my eyes out. I was maybe ten years old when this came out. I loved this song, this message, and I still do. I'm crying so hard I can't see. I can only listen & hear. And share. Back then we really believed we were solving all the conflict, misunderstanding and pain... with truth & simple love. But certain instigators & controllers work so hard to keep all the senseless, baseless division going - for their own personal & organizational gain. #WeDoNotConsent
This 64 yr old teenager hears you...feels the same.....shed a tear too...for the song and its words and meaning and happy youthful memories....and sad that we haven't learned yet. At least the orange tyrants days in office are ending ! Cheers from Canada
Our generation created the melting pot. Don't be sad. We did our part. The others have to see it on their own like we did. You and I know we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. That's all that matters.
I know it seems like it fell on deaf ears but I promise you there is a whole lot of us that took that message to heart. It breaks my heart to see what is going on now. I so wish we were in a different place.
When my mom was an elementary music teacher this was a song she would teach her students. She would have the. 4th grade class perform it every year. I would record their performance for them. Sadly she passed in October 2019. Thank you for the memories
B Debbie, great points and observations. As a matter of fact in some ways those songs are more relavent today than they were when they were first released.👍🙏
Also, this was back when we actually patched our jeans in very artistic ways when we had worn holes in them, not pay exorbitant amounts for them pre-shredded... 😉
I still sew and even recently I had a guy ask me to patch his jeans. I was like no problem, know exactly how to do it. I still love those patched up jeans.
I find the pre-shredded thing to be offensive. Plus, acid-washing is EXTREMELY toxic to the environment, and all that stuff is done in countries where the people are not protected from the environmental effects.
Pre-ripped jeans are the stupidest thing I've ever seen! Pay a lot of money to look poor. the TV sitcom in the 80s (Family Ties) had a funny bit about this. The daughter came in with ripped jeans which she had just bought. Her brother said he could have charged her to rip them. She said, "Oh but these are professionally ripped!"
Im 55 and white. I had this song on a 45. I use to play it over-and over-and over! I loved it. It never crossed my mind that black folks were different than me. I was raised with Welcome Back Kotter, Sanford and Sons,Different Strokes, the Jeffersons etc…Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder movies, Sammy Davis Jr, Good Times, Stevie Wonder and every other beautiful colored person. Thank you for bringing back the GREAT childhood memories!
The story I heard about the idea for He Ain't Heavy, He's my brother. The story first started in 1884. It was in a book tittled, the parables of Jesus, there was a little girl carrying a big baby boy, someone asked her if she as tired, she replied, no, he's not heavy, he's my brother. In the 1940s, the phrase, he ain't heavy he's my brother as used by boys town, started in 1918 after a boy was carrying another boy with polio up some stairs, when Fr. Flanagan asked if he was heavy he said no Father, he ain't heavy he's my brother. There is a statue of a boy carrying another boy on his back at boys town, Nebraska. There was also a Vietnam story, about a boy carrying his dead brother during the war.
In the late 60's to early 70's I really felt the world was moving forward in race relations. I don't know exactly when that changed but it seems in the past few decades we have found more ways to separate people in a variety of ways and I don't understand why... Just love each other please
It's called "divide and conquer". George Soros is trying to start a race war, hellbent on using the media to sow division even where there isn't any. He and the other global elitist demons won't rest until America is ripped apart. BTW...Danny Hutton (no relation) did a great job on lead vocals for this beautiful song.
Charles Hutton Thank you, that hits the nail right on the head. Unfortunately, the media is very powerful, for Ol’ George did a good job infiltrating the media, academia and Hollywood. Not to mention politicians. Yikes! Boy did they sell us out! It’s all coming out tho, hope everyone gets it before it’s too late
It didn't fall on deaf ears, this was my generation I'm 68. It's was the next generations on that killed what harmony we had tried to live. We really just wanted peace and harmony. I think it's sad where we're at today.
Rachel Lacow I have The Five Stairsteps version on a 45 - was the first record I ever bought - was 6 years old Then I bought Patches / Clarence Carter and Beatles / Long and Winding Road - still have the records
I remember this tune going to school, and singing this in chorus in elementary school...and thank God I still keep this message...and learned NOT to be racist...and have many friends of different cultures and we still learn from each other...thanks for the tune and memories...
This song was written by Earl Robinson, a family friend of ny parents. They were all left-wing activists in the 50's and 60's. It was written originally as a children's song. If you want to know more about the movement, there is a boxed set of music called Songs For Political Action, put out by Bear Records. It includes Pete Seeger. Woody Guthrie, my Dad Morrie Goodson of Goodson and Vale. Great stuff. This version came out in the early 70's. Peace!
That is so cool! You must be really proud of your parents and all they did to promote peace, happiness and equality. I'll bet you had a really fun childhood.
The deaf ears started in the 1990's when music went from being about love, fun, caring about each other, to angry, sullen, moody grunge, then angry, hip hop and rap. We need to get back to happy music like in the 70's
Society became more oppressed in the late 80’s this is when society became more controlled and restrictioned, cctv cameras everywhere, satellites with cameras that can look into your back yard and who knows where, we are imprisoned in every aspect of life today. We have to account for every cent we have, they monitor what we spend it on too. Our phone calls are monitored, our phones can be traced to monitor our movements. Whatever social media we comment on is viewed by watch dogs. We are an imprisoned oppressed society and this is all done through our technology, I won’t be here when A.I (artificial intelligence) takes over everything, I worry about the future this planet and my descendants. How did the powers that were in control let us fall into this trap and who is this power controlling it? Who and Why? is what I’d like to know.
I dont think that's entirely fair or accurate. Music is often a representation of what's going on in society and the world. Take a band like Rage Against the Machine for example who were way ahead of their time with exposing the evil rulers and politicians who are in charge. There were other great bands too who also spread positivity. It wasn't all doom. But I get what ur saying
The shylocks who control the music industry can promote whatever music they want! They chose to push this angry, violent, divisive music on the public to advance an agenda! ....Divide & Conquer!
This kind of music changed in the 90's...As a 68 year old the music from the 60's though the 70's was the generation of love peace , even disco had us on the dance floor ,people of all colors dancing together....
This brought the tears to my eyes. I remember when we all thought that songs like this one were heralding a new and fairer world. Bless you and stay safe, dear Jamal!
@@twobob8585 I got a lot achieved my dear friend. More then you and have experienced more in life then you. Such a hateful mean attitude towards others... I feel sorry for you that the only way you can feel good about yourself is to try and degrade others. Such a sad life you lead.
@@johnsantorawluszki715 Wow, he sure proved your point about; the anger, to each his own, judging and of course RUDE! Hypocrites all. They have anger in their hearts..... we know how HAPPY we were/ are! I'm happy to be a mellow OLD hippie
This song was written 66 years ago!?!?! Three Dog Night recorded this in 1972, but I was amazed to learn it was written in 1954! That's longer than I've been alive! Quoting another song of my youth: C'mon people now, smile on your brother, everybody get together, try to love one another right now.
i was 15 years old when this song came out and it's a great wonderful song 🎵 it was one of my favorite rock bands we need to share this beautiful song together ❤ 💜 ♥ 💕 😍
I grew-up with this and other songs like this. Just the fact that we cannot imagine a song like this being recorded today shows how much we've regressed since then.
I've always loved Three Dog Night, great song, and great message. A lot of great songs from the 1970's had a message dealing with race, peace and humanity. Another song to review would be "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", by the Hollies, also from the 1970's. I believe anyone of these could be re-released and be huge hits. God Bless.
I’ve always love this song. I was a kid born in 1965 and this is one of the songs that made me realize life. I was in third grade when I came alive. The movie roots came out. People were coming home from the war that was very confusing and the music is what saved my world.
1972. Back when musicians were trying to change the world for the better...
Alberto Ramirez ✌🏼
Yeah, what happened to that?
I was 10 when this came out. I never saw segregation as a child in Kansas City. The schools were desegregated before I attended. I knew there were racists, but my parents didn't have those feelings and it wouldn't have occurred to me to have those feelings. I look back now and understand how songs like this shaped my heart and mind. And I'm thankful for all the friendships I've had throughout my life. Those musicians, from the Beatles, Paul Williams, and John Denver, to Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, did change the world for the better.
By the way, this song was written by the actor Alan Arkin's dad and a composer/musician from Seattle named Earl Robinson. It was recorded first in 1956 by Pete Seeger and then by Sammy Davis, Jr in 1957. Just some trivia.
@@HeavenlyHouse The same people were in office. Nothing happened then or since then. Disclaimer: Slightly sarcastic but only slightly.
Some still are...
Came out 1972, takes me way back!!!!!!!! Great Memories!!!! Great ERA!!!!!! I'm 70!! Still Rock n Roll!!!!!!!!!
AH THE 70'S
WHAT A SPECIAL TIME..!✌
Yes. It really was
It didn't fall on deaf ears... the vast majority of us who grew up on this music took it to heart.
Yes we did
We did indeed❤
That's very true I grew up in the projects and we were friends with everybody we are all in the same boat poor
@@Frank-hw9kk If everyone could just see that is really the only true division..Ritch and poor.
No, it certainly didn't fall on deaf ears. I was 7 when this song came out. We weren't that long past the civil rights movement, and there was a hope for the future at that time. Though I never would have dreamed that in 2024 it would still be the major issue it is. Not that things haven't changed, but we're not where I thought we would be to be sure, and it seems like that hope for the future is dying if not dead. Maybe in a couple more generations.
Not all ears were deaf. I'm in my 60's, and we always respected people by their character, not color.
Couldn't agree more or said it better Nancy ❤
Unfortunately, there are a few hard core ones that only see the color.
Nancy Miltier IM 52 YRS OLD I GREW UP WITH THEIS SONG
You know it, Ms. Miltier.
My Father taught me to judge every individual for their own character & never to generalize.
And both of my parents taught me that I didn't have to agree with anyone BUT I MUST RESPECT EVERYONE, ALWAYS.
my parents did the same . I taught my kids the same
❤❤❤This song was written in 1954. It wasn't recorded until 1972 by The Three Dog Night. The song was so simple, yet so PROFOUND. Ms. Lassiter and Ms. Womble of Myrtle Underwood School in Raleigh NC introduced it to us in the Fall of 1973. One teacher was Black; one White. Our 4th grade class sang it in the auditorium that next Spring! It was a tremendous hit and people stood up! 😂 And we were just BEAMING with pride! I was so happy because my parents came as usual all dressed up in church clothes. That's how folks did back then. PARENTS SHOWED UP FOR THEIR CHILD'S SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. 😊
No....Black and White was recorded by Pete Seeger in 1956 and Sammy Davis Jr., a year later. One of the writers was Alan Arkins dad.
True story Jamel. My older brother made me listen to this song when I was around 12 and he said, "do you understand what they were saying?" I said I did and that first verse about the paper and ink has stuck with me all these years later. I'm 52 now and I'm still living by this song's great message. Pray for peace and healing in our nation and our world. 🙏🙏 God Bless you brother.
It was in the 70's. Making me feel old 🤪
@@caroleggeman6950 OLD??????? I'm 70, so you're just a young whippersnapper.
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Thank the universe for big brothers! I'm almost 53, Jimi is 57. My brother and I are liberal hippies. We spread love and acceptance.
@@AFmedic YAY! I turned 58 yrs young yesterday!
I’m 56. I’m White. It was an anthem back in the day. And we all said YES❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Always loved this song. No child is born with hate in their heart.
True, but they’ve never experienced hate, either…
In time they will.
48 years after release this song needs to go viral again,
Yes it needs to go viral.... let’s go
Absolutely
I just shared it with this reaction.
Needs to be inserted into a movie blockbuster to get some kind of traction, a bit like the 'Pulp Fiction' soundtrack back in the early nineties. Hope it can find a home in a movie of substance very soon.
Right on!!👍🏾👍🏾
They belong in the hall of fame PERIOD
The RRHOF is a joke.
It wasn't just a message. My generation lived its values here. Wish we could turn back the hands of time.
I remember that song too.. If I could turn back the hands of time…
It didn't fall on deaf ears. It's just that the ugliest people always get the most attention. And society has always played to the lowest common denominator. I grew up with this music in the 70s.
4spbiz - exactly. If political agendas didn’t interfere we would be much better off.
Yeah ugly people cause trouble, but I still think the troublemakers are outnumbered, they just give the illusion of being the most powerful, because they've got the loudest mouths.
Well said...
Not deaf at all, It's all orchestrated. Need a song about good v.s evil.
The division has been well planned....
They want us divided, fighting each other. We Are Stronger Together. CONTENT OF CHARACTER
Amen bruh. 👏
A famous man once said judge them by the strength of their character.
HELL YEAH!!! I WANT MY BASEBALL BACK AND I WANT IT NOW!! says verruca salt
I'm with you Matthew.
Been lying, since LBJ, corrupted Presidents since bush n clinton crime family. Globalist dimmscum FARGIN BASTAGES
Their message did not fall on deaf ears, it fell on my ears as a little kid. Still love this song so much.
The song was written in 1954 by Earl Robinson and David Arkin, father of Alan Arkin. Pete Seeger recorded it in 1956. Three Dog Night recorded it in 1972.
Did not know. 1954 was Brown v School Board of Topeka, KS which took down "separate but equal".
I can recall this on the radio. Not all of us were deaf to this message.
I'd say most of us weren't deaf to the message.
I'd even venture to say, that the majority of us were not deaf to their message, or never even needed this message to begin with, it just seems that small percentage of people that didn't want to hear it, are the ones who stand out, even to this day 😥
Yes they and we were trying to get out a message. Some of us remember those days some of us don't. Peace
Most of us who remember this, still aren’t deaf to the message.
The 70s always tried to bring the country together.
I was born in 1960 and raised in the Deep South. You CANNOT imagine how powerful this song was back then. Three Dog Night was a very popular band and they caught some flack for this song. It did a LOT of good and changed the way a LOT of folks thought ... me included :-)
...'changed the way folks thought' !
12/10/60 and I truly believe in 72 the three dog night stoped the stupid hate in millions and millions of people.
70s outfits!!
Love Three Dog Night!! JOY TO THE WORLD!!!
Back in the 70's, as teenagers, we didn't care about color, we cared about respect for one another. We feared our parents reaction to our chosen friends. I don't know what happened after those years, but I weep for where we have arrived and who we have become.
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Amen
Listening to the news
I agree.
I didn’t fear my parents reaction at all-they were born in 1918 & 1924, I was born in 1960. Woodstock ring a bell? It’s BS that boomers are the root of all evil and gen z the only hope. C’mon-get real. Where do you think the civil rights movement came from. Stomp down MAGA-and all ages who are buying into it-don’t blame that BS on the older generation only. Bigotry is rampant today and it disgusts me
My generation tried to tell everyone that we are all God's children. Its sad that the world has gotten away from that message and now we see the results today. I miss the old days of peace and love.
I am from the same generation and also miss the peace and love message. Not everybody listened then and still people don't listen. Maybe our simple aspirations were too naive but how did the message get changed to one of hatred? I just don't get it.
So true @David Kelly, the world today is showing what a Godless society it's become.
Love one another that's all there really is.
Love one another that's all there really is.
The world is probably more at peace now, than in various times through history.
This song shaped my mind and heart back when I was a kid. I'm now about to turn 58 next month. I loved this song back then and still love it today. I wish everyone would live by this song.
Seems easy, right? I am 57 and with us growing up the same music and message from it all acceptance came easy. I have learned not all will but have learned to thank those who do and avoid those who disrespect others based on nothing. Do the right thing and that 60s-70s music showed up. Jamal is my brother as are you. Stay COVID-19 safe, sir.
Im 58 also and I concur with your comment, its an uplifting song with a great message for all!
what a surprise that a man named mr. rogers would be filled with good vibe
Same here, Tom! For our generation (I'm 53), I don't think the message fell on deaf ears. We heard it loud and clear. Sad to see how far off the rails we've gone now.
The MESSAGE is WONDERFUL.
THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT SHOULD COVER OUR COUNTRY!!!
It should cover the world !
Amen. So sad that people still have bias.
Keep up the work!
I was one of those children listening to this song back in the 70’s. It was a wonderful message. It’s sad how the world is now. I just love people of good character and you are definitely one of good character.
I was 12 or 13 in 1972, innocent, sheltered. I was one of those children listening to this song back in the 70s.
I took the message to heart. By now, the world has broken my heart.
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I remember singing this as a child in the 70s. I was just singing to my granddaughter and she was loving.
@@SophiesDriver The world & family... broken my heart too 😞
A"Can you give a listen to "He ain't Heavy, he's my brother", live version of possible"? It's awesome, get the true hippy vibe"!!!!
"Come on people now, smile on your brother, everybody get together, gotta love one another right now". The 60's and 70's were full of songs about love and kindness and togetherness. The "establishment" considered them ridiculous, and pooped all over the ideas. Kind of like they're doing right now. I hope we can keep pushing for real change. Check out Elvis Costello, "What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding". So many great songs to bring us together. Love you, man. Keep bringing us your adorable self.
One of my favorites!!
Brinsley Schwartz actually. Originally; their version is better.
I agree with you 110%. The problem has always been that if the poor of ALL colors realize how badly they are getting screwed by the "powers that be", it would no longer be a fact. Why do you think that every time it seems all people try and unite, some moron brings up perceived racism and division? It's because thoes in charge are scared sh*tless that people realize that 1.) We aren't so different after all. and 2.) That, in unity, there is strength.
Bring out the pitchforks!
Yes! Please react to the Elvis Costello song, and to "Get Together" by The Youngbloods! Great suggestions!
A song from my childhood. It needs to be in everyone's childhood.
Edit: The message WAS embraced by a great many people. The problem lies in those that are invested in continued conflict. There are some for whom the conflict is their business. They don't care that it hurts so many. Most of us are out here living together just fine.
☮️♥️🎶
So true Karen.
Yes, it does. I was four when it was first on the radio. I've shared it with my own kids.
100% correct
My parents had this on Eight Track Cassette. Haven’t heard this in over 30 years, but it takes me right back to the late 1970’s . I remember understanding exactly what the message was, and I remember knowing at a very young age the color of a person’s skin was a really stupid reason to not like someone.
You're right Karen, person to person we're all fine and have been for a long time. Unfortunately those of whom you speak of have far too many convinced there is a big issue with blacks and whites. Shame in 2020 the media/government work to separate us
The world would be a better place if radio still played uplifting songs like this one
“These Outfits” 🎧🎶. Jamal, you bring a smile to my face! 1972
I was 13- in an all-white private school in the South. This song opened my heart and mind, and they never closed again.
I WAS A TEENAGER WHEN THIS CAME OUT , IT WAS 1972 . STILL LISTEN TO THEIR MUSIC , IT BRINGS BACK GOOD MEMORIES!
I was in High School and I had an 8 track of their music.
Yes! I was a senior in high school. I loved this message and of course Three dog night.
Check this out...this song hit the radio when I was in 4th grade. My music teacher was hip and just out of college. She was so excited to have us learn it and sing it in front of the entire school. This was in Dallas. It was powerful, and we loved it!
This is what I was taught as a five year old when this song came out in 72' I was taught the truth....What happened people?🖋🗒❤
I heard a good perspective recently; someone said, "It's not a skin issue, but rather, a sin issue". I agree with that. No one is born completely selfless, etc., but Jamel's right - little ones don't see color, and I wish everyone could stay that way. Parents are the key, as well as one's peer group (as they get a little older). There's a commercial on TV - I don't even remember what it's advertising - but at the end there's two little guys, probably about 3 years old, who go running towards each other on the sidewalk. One is black, the other is white. They meet and throw their arms around each other as if to say, "There you are! My best friend in the whole world!!" I'm positive they couldn't care less about the other's color. Makes my heart swell and eyes well every time. 💕🕊️💕🕊️💕
I very much agree, it feels to me there was less hate back in the 70s
@Wai too Low Amen! 😁
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This song is needed now more than ever! This song hit home for me as a kid in the '70's. I learned the lesson!
“Blessed are the peace makers.” Jamel. ❤️
For they shall see God
Amen!!
In the early 70's. I was nearly in my teens
Blessed is the cheese makers! Take that Monty Python!!
I just had to revisit this today. Tears in my eyes just like the first time. I love your reaction. This was my music as a kid. I'm 67 years old. This song is 50 years old. It's clear the struggle is real but I hope people can appreciate how hard we've been trying. Many of us are still out here and don't understand the world we live in today at all.
Some trivia for you:: The African Canadian, black drummer for Three Dog Night was Floyd Chester Sneed who was born November 22, 1942 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and died January 27, 2023 at 80 years of age, was a Canadian drummer for the band Three Dog Night. He became interested in drums at at a young age. His first drum kit was gifted from his older sister Maxine who was married to the musician/actor Tommy Chong of Cheech & Chong who was also a Canadian. In 1966 he formed his own band and moved to Los Angeles, California. In 1968 Floyd Sneed met three vocalists Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells of Three Dog Night who were looking for backing musicians, he then joined their new band as drummer until it broke up in 1977. But he continued to work with other bands including an longer extended tour with The Ohio Players.
@@royjohnson465 amazing! thank you for posting this, roy!
Thanks, never knew his history, sorry to hear he is no longer with us…😢
Exactly. The history is there in music. We never cared about color.
Deaf ears no more... it’s crazy and sad message is so on point 50 years later.
Another great race relations song from that era is "Everyday People" from my man Sly Stone.
Yes, remember that song very well!!
Great song!!
Totally agree aweebunny! Now more important than ever......also good to throw in Canned Heat "Let's Work Together".
Also mention People Got to Be Free by the Rascals
I have a good stereo version of it on my channel.
When I was young, there was a woman that spent a lot of time at my grandmother's house. I found out later that she was technically my grandma's housekeeper (although they seemed to share the load fairly equally). But for the first seven or so years of my life, I thought she was one of my aunts. She certainly had full authority to whoop my ass if necessary. For clarification, she looked more akin to Julius Erving while I looked more like Larry Bird. I was shocked to find out we weren't actually related. These things are learned.
Great story!
I'm 66 and still remember the words to this song. We all got the message back then. Still love this song.
Three Dog Night released their version in 1972. It was written by Earl Robinson in 1954. The song was first recorded by Pete Seeger in 1956, followed by Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957. The song's author Earl Robinson released his own recording in 1957.
Earl Robinson was inspired by the United States Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education (1954), which outlawed racial segregation of public schools.
The original lyrics of the song opened with this verse, in reference to the court:
Their robes were black, their heads were white,
The schoolhouse doors were closed so tight,
Nine judges all set down their names,
To end the years and years of shame.
However, the version of the song recorded by Greyhound, and subsequently covered by Three Dog Night in 1972, did not include this verse - making the song more universal, but also less historically specific.
-source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_White_(Three_Dog_Night_song)
Wow...didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing.
Alice....great research....thanks the history!!!!
That is so interesting. Thanks for the info.
I saw these guys in concert about a year ago. They’re in their 70’s now. We sang along with all the songs. I don’t think the message fell so much on deaf ears, but needs to be brought to a new generation.
Yes, it is on the Reggae For Kids album which came out in 1992, and in 1997
More Reggae For Kids came out. All the songs on these records are positive and upbeat with powerful messages. I bought them for my kids when they were kids.
From the early 70's, still trying to spread this message almost 50 years later!
originally was in 1954 (66 yrs ago 😁)
This song is from the early 70s, I love Three Dog Night and the messages in their music. It didn't fall on deaf ears, unfortunately there are always those that feel they are superior to others. My mother taught us to treat everyone with respect regardless of race, religion, ethnicity. I am glad you played this song, hopefully more will listen and come to an understanding.❤❤❤❤
In the 70"s Coke said they'd like to teach the world to sing, I'm still waiting on my singing lessons.
I loved that commercial so much when I was little. Maybe Jamal can react to it.
And to sing in perfect harmony, no less.
I was just telling someone that coke needs to bring that commercial back.
Lol. Me too.
The end of Mad Men played that song--what a great ending to a great series.
Once again the 70s RULE!!
Back when there was open-mindedness.
If you also love the 70's, watch the tv series Life On Mars. The US version.
It's about a cop in 2009 having an accident and wakes up in 1973. Beautifully written.
Ellen Ramsey AMEN 🙏 LETS BRING BACK THE 70S GOD I MISS THAT ERA
They sure do Best 10 years ever PERIOD For music
It was so much better in the 70s Like, Unless you lived them years you will neve know ,
Ah, the 70s.... a strange decade, but I'm glad I was a kid then.
Amen, brother. Wouldn't trade it for the world!
I was a kid then too. But I've always wondered what it would've been like being an adult back then?
Terrible fashion but the music was incredible!
I was born in 1968. Amen.
70's music was varied and uniting. My friend and I still get together to have Alexa play this stuff for us. And, the message was something we all embraced.
The message of peace and love for all was real back then. I was in my twenties and I still miss the loving vibes of those days. Three Dog Night were so talented and their message reverberates thru the decades.
I'm crying my eyes out. I was maybe ten years old when this came out. I loved this song, this message, and I still do. I'm crying so hard I can't see. I can only listen & hear. And share.
Back then we really believed we were solving all the conflict, misunderstanding and pain... with truth & simple love. But certain instigators & controllers work so hard to keep all the senseless, baseless division going - for their own personal & organizational gain.
#WeDoNotConsent
Lol
@@jefffederer1807 Jerk.
This 64 yr old teenager hears you...feels the same.....shed a tear too...for the song and its words and meaning and happy youthful memories....and sad that we haven't learned yet. At least the orange tyrants days in office are ending ! Cheers from Canada
Our generation created the melting pot. Don't be sad. We did our part. The others have to see it on their own like we did. You and I know we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. That's all that matters.
@@jefffederer1807 Dickhead!
I know it seems like it fell on deaf ears but I promise you there is a whole lot of us that took that message to heart. It breaks my heart to see what is going on now. I so wish we were in a different place.
Amen!
When my mom was an elementary music teacher this was a song she would teach her students. She would have the. 4th grade class perform it every year. I would record their performance for them. Sadly she passed in October 2019. Thank you for the memories
We performed it to when I was in 4th grade
We got to listen to those recordings here. Send Im in.
may the lord bless and keep you brother my mom passed in Nov last year
That is beautiful; your mom is a wonderful person.
Three Dog Night is one of the best bands ever. How amazing is this tune. They have many great songs.
Three Dog Night had some serious chops back in the day. Someone else suggested "Easy to Be Hard". Great ballad.
Chuck Negros was upfront on that one. He is not in this video -- it must be during the time he was on the outs with the group due to his drug problem
I love that song, too.
There are allot of messages in song from the 60's that would still hold true today
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Debbie, great points and observations. As a matter of fact in some ways those songs are more relavent today than they were when they were first released.👍🙏
Debbie Graffius allot-not a word. A lot is 2 words.
Ball of Confusion
Its was early 70s
Also, this was back when we actually patched our jeans in very artistic ways when we had worn holes in them, not pay exorbitant amounts for them pre-shredded... 😉
I feel cheated that I learned to patch and now noone wants that!!
I still sew and even recently I had a guy ask me to patch his jeans. I was like no problem, know exactly how to do it. I still love those patched up jeans.
I find the pre-shredded thing to be offensive. Plus, acid-washing is EXTREMELY toxic to the environment, and all that stuff is done in countries where the people are not protected from the environmental effects.
I embroidered mine. And dipped the bell bottoms in Clorox to bleach the bottom part. LOL Oh yeah and tye dyed the shirts. LOL so fun back then!
Pre-ripped jeans are the stupidest thing I've ever seen! Pay a lot of money to look poor. the TV sitcom in the 80s (Family Ties) had a funny bit about this. The daughter came in with ripped jeans which she had just bought. Her brother said he could have charged her to rip them. She said, "Oh but these are professionally ripped!"
All radio stations should play this great tune on their stations today. This message needs to be sent again.
Along the same lines, "Why Can't We Be Friends" by War.
Had to stop what I was doing for Three Dog Night, very good song for the troubled times we are in
This is such a happy feel good song with an important message. One of Three Dog Night's finest.
1972 one of my favourite songs of all time. Great band. Love it. Love you brother. ❤🇨🇦🇺🇸
If you liked this one, you'll like Sly & The Family Stone's Everyday People as well. Highly recommended.
Yesssss
I was just going to suggest that one too! I love Sly and the Family Stone.
The best song ever to sport a one note baseline
YES!!
Love Sly!
Three Dog Night were popular when I started kindergarten... That would have been around 1972-'73.
They were popular before that too, started in the late 50s early 60s.
Yup. The show must go on was my favorite song in the 2nd grade.
They got popular in 69
I was 5 years old and heard this song every day it seems in 72-73. What do the kids hear on the radio now?
@@baird5776mullet Nah it was before that in my neck of the woods. (Nashville, MUSIC City, all types of music was recorded here)
*NOW A DAYS THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN LOST* ... *PEOPLE NEED TO REMEMBER*
*A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT* ... *TO ALL - MUCH LOVE* ~ 😈🔺🦋
Im 55 and white. I had this song on a 45. I use to play it over-and over-and over! I loved it. It never crossed my mind that black folks were different than me. I was raised with Welcome Back Kotter, Sanford and Sons,Different Strokes, the Jeffersons etc…Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder movies, Sammy Davis Jr, Good Times, Stevie Wonder and every other beautiful colored person. Thank you for bringing back the GREAT childhood memories!
Another great song
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother--- The Hollies
Yessss !!!!! I'd love for Jamal to react to that !!!!
The story I heard about the idea for He Ain't Heavy, He's my brother. The story first started in 1884. It was in a book tittled, the parables of Jesus, there was a little girl carrying a big baby boy, someone asked her if she as tired, she replied, no, he's not heavy, he's my brother. In the 1940s, the phrase, he ain't heavy he's my brother as used by boys town, started in 1918 after a boy was carrying another boy with polio up some stairs, when Fr. Flanagan asked if he was heavy he said no Father, he ain't heavy he's my brother. There is a statue of a boy carrying another boy on his back at boys town, Nebraska. There was also a Vietnam story, about a boy carrying his dead brother during the war.
@@Amen.22 This was very cool. Thank you for this! I'll remember this now and share it with the song!
And the Osmond's did it in 1970 and they made a great hit out of it, written during the Vietnam war
The Donny Hathaway cover will have you in tears
In the late 60's to early 70's I really felt the world was moving forward in race relations. I don't know exactly when that changed but it seems in the past few decades we have found more ways to separate people in a variety of ways and I don't understand why... Just love each other please
It's called "divide and conquer". George Soros is trying to start a race war, hellbent on using the media to sow division even where there isn't any. He and the other global elitist demons won't rest until America is ripped apart. BTW...Danny Hutton (no relation) did a great job on lead vocals for this beautiful song.
I think we backslid when Reagan declared war on drugs. It gave the police yet another tool to keep people down and divided.
Charles Hutton Thank you, that hits the nail right on the head. Unfortunately, the media is very powerful, for Ol’ George did a good job infiltrating the media, academia and Hollywood. Not to mention politicians. Yikes! Boy did they sell us out! It’s all coming out tho, hope everyone gets it before it’s too late
Another Three Dog Night song to consider is "Joy to the World"
Paula Mayo - and Never Been To Spain!
Out in the Country; Eli’s Coming, Easy to be Hard. Liar, Check them out.
1970
My all time favorite song by them!
I was 7, so around 1971
It didn't fall on deaf ears, this was my generation I'm 68. It's was the next generations on that killed what harmony we had tried to live. We really just wanted peace and harmony. I think it's sad where we're at today.
It was those of BOTH generations. “Yours” in the “leaders” that kept the hate alive… IE Jesse, Al, etc…
66 here
Ball of Confusion - The Temptations
People Make the World Go Round - The Stylistics
O-o-h Child - The Five Stairsteps
Papa was a Rollin' Stone - The Temptations. I've loved that song since it came out.
I was just thinking of requesting The Temptations Thank you
YES!!! These are good suggestions!
Ball of Confusion...great song.
Rachel Lacow I have The Five Stairsteps version on a 45 - was the first record I ever bought - was 6 years old Then I bought Patches / Clarence Carter and Beatles / Long and Winding Road - still have the records
1 world, 1 race, 1 love We can do this together and live in peace.
The human race!
I remember this tune going to school, and singing this in chorus in elementary school...and thank God I still keep this message...and learned NOT to be racist...and have many friends of different cultures and we still learn from each other...thanks for the tune and memories...
Three dog is one of the underrated bands in the world and one of the best bands of the seventies and eighties
Brother, we've been fed a lot of poison! I had tears in my eyes listening to this! Three Dog Night...AWESOME BAND
Truth! They (pick whoever you wish) want us all to hate each other because they know that together we would be too strong for them to control. Peace
I had tears with a minute and 15 second of mandatory commercial for a few minute video
The Dogs were slightly too far ahead of time and the world will never catch up.
@@roxannerica5812 💯%
This song was written by Earl Robinson, a family friend of ny parents. They were all left-wing activists in the 50's and 60's. It was written originally as a children's song. If you want to know more about the movement, there is a boxed set of music called Songs For Political Action, put out by Bear Records. It includes Pete Seeger. Woody Guthrie, my Dad Morrie Goodson of Goodson and Vale. Great stuff. This version came out in the early 70's. Peace!
That is so cool! You must be really proud of your parents and all they did to promote peace, happiness and equality. I'll bet you had a really fun childhood.
@@randibgood she'll have to verify that, I'm not feeling ya
@@chuckgovernmentofficials2324 Ahhh... a RepubliKKKlan in the thread... so, Mr. RepubliKKKlan, "ain't no Hate like your Christian Love", 'aye?
@@eltorocal what? I'm from Australia, no eligibility or religion here ok
@@chuckgovernmentofficials2324 Well, you'll have to verify that, I'm not feeling ya
The deaf ears started in the 1990's when music went from being about love, fun, caring about each other, to angry, sullen, moody grunge, then angry, hip hop and rap. We need to get back to happy music like in the 70's
Society became more oppressed in the late 80’s this is when society became more controlled and restrictioned, cctv cameras everywhere, satellites with cameras that can look into your back yard and who knows where, we are imprisoned in every aspect of life today. We have to account for every cent we have, they monitor what we spend it on too. Our phone calls are monitored, our phones can be traced to monitor our movements. Whatever social media we comment on is viewed by watch dogs.
We are an imprisoned oppressed society and this is all done through our technology, I won’t be here when A.I (artificial intelligence) takes over everything, I worry about the future this planet and my descendants.
How did the powers that were in control let us fall into this trap and who is this power controlling it?
Who and Why? is what I’d like to know.
I dont think that's entirely fair or accurate. Music is often a representation of what's going on in society and the world. Take a band like Rage Against the Machine for example who were way ahead of their time with exposing the evil rulers and politicians who are in charge. There were other great bands too who also spread positivity. It wasn't all doom. But I get what ur saying
Agree with this
The shylocks who control the music industry can promote whatever music they want! They chose to push this angry, violent, divisive music on the public to advance an agenda! ....Divide & Conquer!
Well maybe a Bit...Love that Idea, But I Love all Music...🙏🎶🎵🎼
This kind of music changed in the 90's...As a 68 year old the music from the 60's though the 70's was the generation of love peace , even disco had us on the dance floor ,people of all colors dancing together....
This brought the tears to my eyes. I remember when we all thought that songs like this one were heralding a new and fairer world. Bless you and stay safe, dear Jamal!
We are still here, the old pot smokers hippies who wanted and still want peace and love. But no one wants to hear us.
Maybe if you were not smoking so much shit you would have got more achieved?
@@twobob8585 I got a lot achieved my dear friend. More then you and have experienced more in life then you. Such a hateful mean attitude towards others... I feel sorry for you that the only way you can feel good about yourself is to try and degrade others. Such a sad life you lead.
Times now are for the opera singers, it's all about Me, Me,Me. So sad.
@@johnsantorawluszki715 Wow, he sure proved your point about; the anger, to each his own, judging and of course RUDE! Hypocrites all. They have anger in their hearts..... we know how HAPPY we were/ are! I'm happy to be a mellow OLD hippie
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This was 1972. The 60's, 70's, and 80' had some of the greatest music that we'll ever know.
Agreed
Jamel i was a teen in the 70s It was fantastic to have lived back then You had to be there Jamel
I agree with people on here. We didn’t worry about the color of the musician! We cared about how good the music was and the soul was amazing!
It's all common sense. We are in this together. Time to realize that.
This song was written 66 years ago!?!?! Three Dog Night recorded this in 1972, but I was amazed to learn it was written in 1954! That's longer than I've been alive! Quoting another song of my youth: C'mon people now, smile on your brother, everybody get together, try to love one another right now.
1972. Another similar song by Three Dog Night is "The Family of Man"
i was 15 years old when this song came out and it's a great wonderful song 🎵 it was one of my favorite rock bands we need to share this beautiful song together ❤ 💜 ♥ 💕 😍
“One is the Lonliest Number”! Fire!
I believe he's entirely sincere in his reactions . I love watching the appreciation blossoming on his face. He's wonderful
The 70' tried to get everybody on the same page. At least me and some of my friends did. ☮🇺🇸
I was born in 1964 and I grew up with the music that brought people together and not pushed us apart.
Mel- you have to do Sly and the Family Stone! “ Everyday People”! Then Dance to the Music.
Also: Get Together by the Youngblood’s.
Gives me chills. Especially now.
We as a society need to heed the message of this song
I grew-up with this and other songs like this. Just the fact that we cannot imagine a song like this being recorded today shows how much we've regressed since then.
Jamel, this touched me so much. My Dad raised me listening to this and I understood and was taught there is no color, only heart.
I've always loved Three Dog Night, great song, and great message. A lot of great songs from the 1970's had a message dealing with race, peace and humanity. Another song to review would be "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", by the Hollies, also from the 1970's. I believe anyone of these could be re-released and be huge hits. God Bless.
“Taco meat” 🤣 I’ve never heard chest hair called taco meat. That’s hilarious and so true! 🤣
I’ve always love this song. I was a kid born in 1965 and this is one of the songs that made me realize life. I was in third grade when I came alive. The movie roots came out. People were coming home from the war that was very confusing and the music is what saved my world.
I love hearing the children singing too! In 1972 I was 10 and my sister was 15 and she used to sing-along with this, driving me nuts, great memory.
Eli’s Coming - studio version is fine or the extended opening live version
Easy To Be Hard - also highly recommended
Yes easy to be hard is fantastic
I'm going to agree with the easy to be hard suggestion.
Better hide your heart girl
Jerry Petrillo Eli's coming is great!
Jerry Petrillo Already did a reaction to Eli’s Coming. Check the playlist.
That's what I'm talkin' about! Dang good song, great selection! Takes me back to my teen years. And damn relevant today! Big hit in 1972.
1972 - the year I graduated high school - good times and good music.