To me this song is a Dreamy and Unique Love Song.. probably because I recall it for being in Romantic Movie Scenes.!?! Here in Sweden it is still played a lot on the Radio.. It make you feel like you`re missing someone you`ve been dating.. and it never went any further.. like the missing of "What could have been.." ?!?
To turn you on is a diamond. Bryan Ferry also had some great songs in his solo career - Don’t Stop the Dance, Slave to Love, Kiss and Tell. Moody bliss at its best.
I used to play the their song titled “Avalon” while sailing from Long Beach California, to the port city of Avalon, on the island of Santa Catalina! MAGICAL!
Great song from a fantastic album! Roxy’s songs have always been edgy but ethereal. So happy I watched the movie “Times Square” in 1980 and sought out the group responsible for the song in the soundtrack “Same Old Scene” (One of their early but best songs).
Thanks for mentioning Same Old Scene! It is one of my favorite Roxy Music songs. Although it doesn’t get much love, I really like the Flesh and Blood album, especially that first side - speaking in vinyl terms, that is.
What a great band. Their early stuff is very glam rock while the last few albums had a smoother sound like this one. This album is one of my all time favorites. The title track is off the charts.
I always like the laid back almost haunting sound of this song, and listening to it again just now, it still captures my attention, and I still after all these years knew how it was going to start, and end. The whole album is a gem from this time period IMHO...
great song + reaction! Roxy Music is such a class-act! For a similar vibe, check out "Slave to Love", and a great cover of "Like a Hurricane" originally by Neil Young 👍
This song WAS used in a movie - and at the very end, too! It was "Lost in Translation" with Billy Murray and Scarlett Johansson... a good movie, you should give it a watch if you haven't; and this song perfectly fits the mood of the ending, too.
The first time I'd heard this back in the 80s I couldn't shake the feeling I had heard it before. Then I found there is a slight resemblance to the song 'Deep Purple'. The version I am familiar with was from 1963 and performed by Nino Tempo & April Stevens.
Such a great band! If you want a taste of where they came from before this sleek, atmospheric 80s incarnation, “Love is the Drug” is a 70s classic with a killer bass line, a much less polished sound, and one of the coolest first 30 seconds of any song I know: think bass + sax + revving motor. Now that I’ve reminded myself how good it is, I’ve got to go listen to it!
I first heard the 10000 Maniacs' cover with Mary Ramsay's vocals. Did not realize it was a Roxy Music original. I love both the original and the cover.
If this gave you chills you absolutely MUST react to How Soon is Now by The Smiths. It was my makeup go-to with Katie Galloway in 8th grade in the back seat of my Honda Prelude parked at Confederation Park. Memories..
Must do some Howard Jones songs. This song was used in the movie Lost in Translation with Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansson during a karaoke scene in Japan.
This was a big big song for me - heard it on local radio as a teenager and one of the ones that got me very into more 'alternative' music - that's what it was called at the time. I bought the album as soon as I could and loved it - everybody had this album in college. The whole album is dreamy and amazing. Also recommend Slave to Love by Bryan Ferry - another big sexytimes song from the 80s.
I got to see them on their tour for this album. It was their last before they broke up. Also check out "The Main Thing", "The Thrill of It All", "Both Ends Burning", "Sea Breezes"...
❤❤❤ geez I was 22 when Avalon dropped in the 80s. To this day it's still that one album I would have with me on a deserted island. It's hypnotic (as you mentioned), it's meditative, it's soulful, it's jazzy, and it's danceable. What more could you ask?
.....if you want an emotional rollercoaster listen to "Mother of Pearl"(1973)..or "If there is Something (1972) by Roxy Music.....those two can bring a tear to my eye.....
I used this song to describe my feelings about marriage to my late wife. "More than this, tell me one thing, More than this". There was nothing greater in my life than marrying her. Miss you Rhonda Lynn.
You just follow this song with Roxy musics other hit Avalon and play them in the loop. Astral project on the bed for a few hours, and then back to business refreshed.
I knew you'd appreciate this album. Bryan Ferry is amazing, his solo work is great too. If you'd like to hear something from ferry more closer in time, he sang lead on a song by Groove Armada, a 2 man dj/producer duo, Shameless. It's on their 2010 album, Black Light, and it just as entrancing. A must hear for any Bryan Ferry fan!
Written by Bryan Ferry. Last big hit before the break up 💔 . Bryan Ferry has an ok 👌 solo career. Roxy Music did reunite for the 50th anniversary 🎂. Suggested video 📹: Bryan Ferry sings Slave to Love.
To me, this song and this album transcended the 80s and the 80s sound. Many tried to imitate them. That was more the "80's" sound. For instance, the drum sound does not sound 80s. It could be from the 70s or more modern.
A great piece of a perfect total album. Drop the needle and sink in…Led me toward the Bryan Ferry solo albums to follow…not back as the culmination of the early eno etc progressive art rock experimentations so influential…I loved Avalon…early Roxy fans …?
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This album is great!!! My favorite song was “to turn you on.”
To me this song is a Dreamy and Unique Love Song.. probably because I recall it for being in Romantic Movie Scenes.!?! Here in Sweden it is still played a lot on the Radio.. It make you feel like you`re missing someone you`ve been dating.. and it never went any further.. like the missing of "What could have been.." ?!?
To turn you on is a diamond.
Bryan Ferry also had some great songs in his solo career - Don’t Stop the Dance, Slave to Love, Kiss and Tell.
Moody bliss at its best.
I used to play the their song titled “Avalon” while sailing from Long Beach California, to the port city of Avalon, on the island of Santa Catalina! MAGICAL!
Is your reaction to the full album over on Patreon? I… need to watch it LOL.
@@tracithomas6543 Hi Traci - it is. It’s a great reaction too.
You'll get chills on the title track Avalon too.
One of the best albums ever recorded!
The whole album, top to bottom!!! ❤❤❤
I agree! One of the best albums ever!
40 yrs later..this song still stops me in my tracks
Brian Ferry - Slave To Love - ...was also a big hit durint that time.. 80s ...
So lush, so beautiful. Timeless, really.
Great song from a fantastic album! Roxy’s songs have always been edgy but ethereal. So happy I watched the movie “Times Square” in 1980 and sought out the group responsible for the song in the soundtrack “Same Old Scene” (One of their early but best songs).
Thanks for mentioning Same Old Scene! It is one of my favorite Roxy Music songs. Although it doesn’t get much love, I really like the Flesh and Blood album, especially that first side - speaking in vinyl terms, that is.
"Kiss & Tell" by Bryan Ferry, solo
Bette Noir? Another great Album .
So good - great bassline. Wondered why it wasn't more popular.
Like sonic waves flowing over you. I never tire of this 80's gem. Great reaction.
The perfect make out album.
Lol Absolutely 😂❤
Slave to Love and Avalon
This has been one of my favorite songs of all time since it first came out. ❤❤❤
The entire album Avalon is INCREDIBLE! Pure elegance ❤️❤️❤️
This song is elegant PERFECTION 🙌❤️
My god. I had forgotten about this one. Oh, the memories. Thank you for listening to our lives.
Love is the Drug, Street Life, Virginia Plain
Virginia Plain! All those songs, of course lol, but VP has a special spot on my heart.
Take a Chance with Me & Avalon are pretty good Roxy Music songs
Great song. Great reaction.
Don't stop the dance ❤
Bryan Ferry solo track,you'll love it Salvo 👌
Brings back great memories. My brother always played them. Classic.
beautiful song. such memories...
One of my all time favorites !
What a great band. Their early stuff is very glam rock while the last few albums had a smoother sound like this one. This album is one of my all time favorites. The title track is off the charts.
Love Roxy Music!! This album is a dream.
This beautiful music never ages. ❤
I always like the laid back almost haunting sound of this song, and listening to it again just now, it still captures my attention, and I still after all these years knew how it was going to start, and end. The whole album is a gem from this time period IMHO...
Simply perfect ❤
Elegance.
Love love love Roxy Music! Thanks for covering this.
Not only one of my favourites of Roxy Music, but one of my all time favourite songs. ❤
When he hits THAT note!
This whole album is a masterpiece...Avalon and this song so sublime.
Never thought I'd see Roxy Music but they toured last year and there I suddenly was. Just immaculate. What an experience.
This song, Slave to Love and Avalon are probably some of my favourite songs of all time by Roxy Music
SALVOG you look a lot like a Paraguayan singer Federico Vuyk, both beautiful, I love them.
Voted the 'Make-Out album of the 80s" in a poll.
King of smooth
I have recently rediscovered Roxy Music and appreciate them so much more now. This tune, while not a huge US hit, has really become their iconic song.
Can’t think of many songs that start on such a high note (vocal). Very unique.
Check out a quirky beautiful short instrumental on this album titled "India".
great song + reaction! Roxy Music is such a class-act!
For a similar vibe, check out "Slave to Love", and a great cover of "Like a Hurricane" originally by Neil Young 👍
LOVE, Slave to Love.
This song WAS used in a movie - and at the very end, too! It was "Lost in Translation" with Billy Murray and Scarlett Johansson... a good movie, you should give it a watch if you haven't; and this song perfectly fits the mood of the ending, too.
Love Roxy ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing!
So many gems on this LP.
I typically listen to it from first song through the end...
Keep up the great work!
Love this !! I used to take this CD to the dentist with me to listen on headphones and nitrous oxide. It the only way i would sit in that chair. LOL!
Pure 80's nostalgia... I love it.
The song, Avalon, from the same album, is my favorite of there's and over time has become one of my favorite songs of all time. Love this one as well.
Hi Salvo been awhile since you've popped up in my list....OMG MORE THAN THIS IS FANTASTIC❤🇨🇦
Love Roxy Music's Art Rock...
Been a fan since 1972 - felt I grew up watching their evolution - Bryan always had a great voice. Avalon is my all-time fave song.
The album is a peach. 'Avalon' is a must listen too. Incredible singer!
When I was a boy, my dad had this on vinyl. I still have it now and still love it
Such an underrated gem
When you listen to the song "Avalon" you have to watch the video. To experience the visual is the best way to go with this album.
The first time I'd heard this back in the 80s I couldn't shake the feeling I had heard it before. Then I found there is a slight resemblance to the song 'Deep Purple'. The version I am familiar with was from 1963 and performed by Nino Tempo & April Stevens.
@hungfao I get where you hear it. My sister had the Deep Purple album and I sang that song all the time! Loved the harmonies, thanks for the memory
avalon is a GREAT album
Such a great band! If you want a taste of where they came from before this sleek, atmospheric 80s incarnation, “Love is the Drug” is a 70s classic with a killer bass line, a much less polished sound, and one of the coolest first 30 seconds of any song I know: think bass + sax + revving motor. Now that I’ve reminded myself how good it is, I’ve got to go listen to it!
I first heard the 10000 Maniacs' cover with Mary Ramsay's vocals. Did not realize it was a Roxy Music original. I love both the original and the cover.
Both Ends Burning will blow you away.
Ive never been a Roxy Music fan but this has been a favorite album since the 80s. You have to do Avalon next.
If this gave you chills you absolutely MUST react to How Soon is Now by The Smiths. It was my makeup go-to with Katie Galloway in 8th grade in the back seat of my Honda Prelude parked at Confederation Park. Memories..
Must do some Howard Jones songs. This song was used in the movie Lost in Translation with Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansson during a karaoke scene in Japan.
Ditto some Thompson Twins . . .
“Same old scene” is my favorite Roxy track
This entire album is timeless
fantastic album
This song was used in lost in translation and knives out.
I bought a few roxy singles, still have them
Heaven, 82.
This album is just incredible. Listen 'For your pleasure' or 'Siren'. Absolutely master pieces!
This was a big big song for me - heard it on local radio as a teenager and one of the ones that got me very into more 'alternative' music - that's what it was called at the time. I bought the album as soon as I could and loved it - everybody had this album in college. The whole album is dreamy and amazing. Also recommend Slave to Love by Bryan Ferry - another big sexytimes song from the 80s.
I got to see them on their tour for this album. It was their last before they broke up. Also check out "The Main Thing", "The Thrill of It All", "Both Ends Burning", "Sea Breezes"...
❤❤❤ geez I was 22 when Avalon dropped in the 80s. To this day it's still that one album I would have with me on a deserted island. It's hypnotic (as you mentioned), it's meditative, it's soulful, it's jazzy, and it's danceable. What more could you ask?
The whole album is so good you should check it out.
Such a good band live too.
Their best by far.
There is 'In Your Face' music, and then there is Roxy - 'In Your Ears' music.
.....if you want an emotional rollercoaster listen to "Mother of Pearl"(1973)..or "If there is Something (1972) by Roxy Music.....those two can bring a tear to my eye.....
Avalon is a great album, all great tracks. An album I listen to all the way through and never get tired of hearing.
I used this song to describe my feelings about marriage to my late wife. "More than this, tell me one thing, More than this". There was nothing greater in my life than marrying her. Miss you Rhonda Lynn.
You just follow this song with Roxy musics other hit Avalon and play them in the loop. Astral project on the bed for a few hours, and then back to business refreshed.
Brain Ferry's voice 'sound is just so iconic.
New wave era = best era
There is so much music I miss from the 80s-anyone else ? 🥹
Back when this song and the subsequent album were released. Brian and his band Roxy Music were considered to be the epitome of smooth.
This album and Flesh and Blood are two of my all-time favorite must-haves if stranded on a desert island. Plus some Bryan Ferry solo albums
Check out "Love is the Drug".❤❤
Avalon
Dude, their two best albums to draw from are Avalon and Boys and Girls. Those are were the treasures are.
Sophisticated Rock by Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music.
Keep going backward in time with this group; Oh Yeah, Love Is the Drug.
The whole album is like that. Great album. Try the title track.
I knew you'd appreciate this album. Bryan Ferry is amazing, his solo work is great too. If you'd like to hear something from ferry more closer in time, he sang lead on a song by Groove Armada, a 2 man dj/producer duo, Shameless. It's on their 2010 album, Black Light, and it just as entrancing. A must hear for any Bryan Ferry fan!
Written by Bryan Ferry. Last big hit before the break up 💔 .
Bryan Ferry has an ok 👌 solo career.
Roxy Music did reunite for the 50th anniversary 🎂.
Suggested video 📹: Bryan Ferry sings Slave to Love.
Great album, title track was a hit, I always thought 'Take A Chance With Me ' was a stand out single from the album.
To me, this song and this album transcended the 80s and the 80s sound. Many tried to imitate them. That was more the "80's" sound. For instance, the drum sound does not sound 80s. It could be from the 70s or more modern.
You should react angelina Jordan. What do you think about?
A great piece of a perfect total album. Drop the needle and sink in…Led me toward the Bryan Ferry solo albums to follow…not back as the culmination of the early eno etc progressive art rock experimentations so influential…I loved Avalon…early Roxy fans …?
One of very few albums that I believe is perfect, not one note sounds out of place.
Bryan Ferry __👁️👁️
Love Bryan Ferry
Imagine how many seductions and sexy nights this album has inspired. The smoothest voice ever? Possibly