Hello dear Angela...you are indeed a sucker for a good love song.😊 This is a good one, and you reacted with the tenderhearted sentiment for which you are known and loved by your viewers.👍👍❤❤
This will always be the "Family Ties slow dance song" in my brain. :) As a kid growing up in the 80s I was enthralled with Tracy Polland! lol Jeez...it's a beautiful song. As a kid I was mesmerized by it, as a teenager I thought it was pretty...but as a grown man it brings tears. Thanks for doing this one.
I was in 8th grade when this hit #1. Everyday on the bus home from school the driver would put on the radio for us. When this song came on (almost everyday), every girl would sing this song as it was a huge hit.
We love to see that tender spot you have. You can't fake this. One of my favorite songs. Billy still sings this today at almost 80. Our great singers unfortunately, are leaving us on a daily basis.
I paused it as it was about to start, and told myself, if she sheds a tear, then I'm a fan for life! lol This song, and his delivery, always kills me. Glad to see I'm not the only one...both from you and all the great comments I'm seeing.
I was working for a Karaoke company the summer of 93, This was one of the most popular songs, anyone who could sing this always got a standing ovation form the crowd
Funniest thing is, the slight detractors, this was a featured song on an 80s sitcom....that's when I first heard it, and it moved me. Perhaps a "mediocre" song to deaf ears, but it hit me then, and still hits me today. And the fact that She got just as moved, tells me, maybe a mediocre song...but it's an important and impactful song. Say what you will....but a Good song does that.
We used to go watch them play at this little club in Santa Monica called “At My Place” in the late 1980s. They had a few albums out, appeared in a couple of movies. They were always amazing. Hopeless Romantic is my favorite song by Billy Vera.
Great song. It was a big hit back in 87. Hearing it again makes me wonder how in the world they didn't have any more hits. The music and the vocals are top notch!
Loved this song when it debuted on TV sitcom Family Ties as Alex Keaton danced with his co-star that he would marry. Eighties music 🎵🎶 with those ballads that made you melt great power ballads.
You need play cheap trick flame a beautiful song, At Moment debut 1981 but didn't came hit ,I think band broke up a Family Ties episode Michael J Fox dancing with real become wife 1988. At Moment became big hit after Family Ties episode. Every one call the network asking who sing song Family Ties episode.
#DayOneReacts ... See the reason that music is not what it was in the 1960, 1970, 1980 is because we are so driven on Looks that talent falls through the cracks.... Here is a Mid-aged guy, balding; today he would never be allowed to put out a song with a major Record Company.... SAD....
It is a wonderful song and it was a strong theme for Michael J Fox's character, really touching. Another beautiful song that sounds just sweet is "Love can make you cry" By Urgent. It's not really a heartbreaking song but just sounds so good. It will make you feel each note each string and the lyrics are done with passion.
Billy Vera’s “At This Moment” is a song that was made famous on a show called “Family Ties”. Written in ‘77, no one had interest in recording it. A writer for an episode on Family Ties happened into a bar in LA where “Billy and the Beaters” were playing this song. It just so happened that he was looking for a sad song for the end of the show’s ‘85 season and the start of the ‘86 season, and has fate would have it, he accidentally walked right into it. Billy and the Beaters recorded the song in a studio, till then they had only a live recording of the song. Once the show aired it took off on its way up the charts. The song is about a girl he met who described a breakup she’d just gone through. She was so descriptive about it that he went back home that night and wrote this song, but he wrote it from the guys point of view, what he must have been feeling. However, for 9 months he never could come up with an ending to the song. Billy ended up falling in love with that girl who told him the story. She eventually broke up with him and that’s when he was able to finish the song, and it’s most famous line…”I’d subtract 20 years of my life”. It’s weird how life plays out sometimes.
I was 14 years old, and I remember trying to hold back the tears and trying not to blink too hard when this was playing on our little TV. I was a kid, and I knew Alex's heart was breaking, I was going through the same thing a Frosh in HS. It was sad, and the song made it even more heart-wrenching. Having been through it many times since then, that same feeling rises again when I hear the music, and I know now how Alex really felt. Thank you for that insight!
I heard this after I caught my first son's mom in bed with one of my friends and although I am a rather reserved man it gutted me. 6 months later we got back together and 6 months after that it happened again. Yes I loved her with every fiber of my soul but decided the repeated loss was too much, the pain was not worth the ecstasy. A decade later I found my soul again, dated, married and we just celebrated our 35th anniversary. This song will always be part of me because when something guts you it becomes personal.
It is the worst thing to ever happen to you, ie the declaration that it is over. It happened to me a number of years ago and it was devastating. Thankfully, I eventually got over it. Powerful song. It is one of the best.
Great reaction to a very well written and performed song. Your heartfelt emotions were evident in this video, I have always appreciated the honesty you display in your face...Keep it up...
Nice song and reaction, I have never heard it before, but I like it! It's like a last ditch attempt to get her back, whilst knowing full well that it is well and truly over and that remains is the heartbreak, the sadness and the eventual healing. What a great song. I know it's odd to say, but my favorite "sad song" is called "Deep Waters" by Incognito a fantastic band from the 90's that are still going today, the singer of "Deep Waters" is Maysa Leak who has a powerful but smooth voice that calls out to you, if you give it a listen, I would strongly recommend listening to the studio version first before the live one, I promise you, it's an amazing song ❤
A song like that is meant to maybe sow just little bit of doubt in her that she's really doing the right thing. I've seen a lot of couples on the verge like this and wound up back together happily. Not always though obviously. If you really care, you have to give it your best shot though.
OMG Girl!!! No need for words. Your reaction just in your facial expressions just as he gets to "Found you another, and you just don't love me no more" and you realised what this song was going to be was just amazing. I'm so glad I found your channel. can't wait to check out more videos. Edit: You're SO expressive. I love it. First reaction chanel I've ever subscribed to.
Angela, you deserve the most Beautiful Hearted man because you are the Most beautiful hearted girl i seen Love your Reactions and your Feelings are Awesome
If you love the power vocals, sentimental lyrics and the Sax in this…I absolutely must refer you to “Tender Years” from the “Eddie and the Cruisers” movie and soundtrack…it’s a fantastic movie and soundtrack…also the entire soundtrack from “The Commitments”. Both are fantastic movies about fictional bands…super movies. You may even want to “react” to both movies.
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Its a sad song yes....but whenever I hear this I think of Michael J Fox and his wife Tracey Pollan ... and how they are happily married.
Hello dear Angela...you are indeed a sucker for a good love song.😊 This is a good one, and you reacted with the tenderhearted sentiment for which you are known and loved by your viewers.👍👍❤❤
First time I heard this was on Family Ties. Your the first to react to this. Keep it up. You have an old beautiful soul
That's where I heard it first, also.
Same here...I was 13 or 14 and will never forget Alex P. Keaton and that moment...I bawled so hard LOL...still gets me even 35 years later
Me too and he went on to marry her in real life
That song fit the storyline and mood of that episode so well. Perfectly chosen.
Yes, Michael J.
I loved that show.
The biggest out of left field #1 hit of the 80s, a hit six years after it was released because it was featured on the Family Ties TV show.
This will always be the "Family Ties slow dance song" in my brain. :) As a kid growing up in the 80s I was enthralled with Tracy Polland! lol Jeez...it's a beautiful song. As a kid I was mesmerized by it, as a teenager I thought it was pretty...but as a grown man it brings tears. Thanks for doing this one.
I forgot how great this song was. Thanks for doing this one.
I remember this song playing on the radio constantly in the fall of 1986
I was in 8th grade when this hit #1. Everyday on the bus home from school the driver would put on the radio for us. When this song came on (almost everyday), every girl would sing this song as it was a huge hit.
Have you heard any of the songs from Bread?
If not, you have to start with 'Make it With You' or 'If'.
And "Diary" and "Aubrey" by Bread!
“Aubrey” and “If” two incredibly beautiful songs…
@@jerickson725 Diary is a tearjerker but so good.
@@TheArchangel911 It is, and I love it so much despite that; I'm not sure why, lol 🤔
That's how a real man accepts his fate.
💯💯💯
Finally! Someone sings my favorite song. Please let the world hear this man and this song! Thank you
On the “ultra-soft” side…try Gordon Lightfoot ~ “If You Could Read My Mind”
Or his ... The Circle is Small
We love to see that tender spot you have. You can't fake this. One of my favorite songs. Billy still sings this today at almost 80. Our great singers unfortunately, are leaving us on a daily basis.
Billy wrote and sang this song in 1981 it will always be one of the best songs ever written and sung for your broken heart.
They just don't make music like this anymore.
21,710 people fell completely in love with you after this reaction!
Well, one for sure....
What a beautiful soul you have!
One of the great love songs. Its a classic.
I can’t listen to this without crying
I paused it as it was about to start, and told myself, if she sheds a tear, then I'm a fan for life! lol This song, and his delivery, always kills me. Glad to see I'm not the only one...both from you and all the great comments I'm seeing.
I was working for a Karaoke company the summer of 93, This was one of the most popular songs, anyone who could sing this always got a standing ovation form the crowd
@@TheArchangel911 Why was this terrible song from the mid 80s popular in 93?
@@chrisharris7931 I think it was the crowd in Downtown Riverside at the time. 90% of the singers were doing country music.
Funniest thing is, the slight detractors, this was a featured song on an 80s sitcom....that's when I first heard it, and it moved me. Perhaps a "mediocre" song to deaf ears, but it hit me then, and still hits me today.
And the fact that She got just as moved, tells me, maybe a mediocre song...but it's an important and impactful song. Say what you will....but a Good song does that.
@@danielhoehne801 This song is really good; many may not appreciate it, but it conveys a deep feeling. I'm sure that a lot of people can relate to it
We used to go watch them play at this little club in Santa Monica called “At My Place” in the late 1980s. They had a few albums out, appeared in a couple of movies. They were always amazing. Hopeless Romantic is my favorite song by Billy Vera.
Great singer, great band. If Angela wants another tearjerker she should try Here Comes The Dawn Again!
we just dont make music like this anymore
This song always tore at my heart strings too.
Great song. It was a big hit back in 87. Hearing it again makes me wonder how in the world they didn't have any more hits. The music and the vocals are top notch!
It happened to me..crying every time I hear this beautiful song
Lost without your love by David Gates, was with Bread the group.
Loved this song when it debuted on TV sitcom Family Ties as Alex Keaton danced with his co-star that he would marry. Eighties music 🎵🎶 with those ballads that made you melt great power ballads.
Billy also did "Hopeless Romantic"- which I think YOU are Angela ( I am too), and "Here Comes the Dawn Again". I love this artist's work.
You need play cheap trick flame a beautiful song, At Moment debut 1981 but didn't came hit ,I think band broke up a Family Ties episode Michael J Fox dancing with real become wife 1988. At Moment became big hit after Family Ties episode. Every one call the network asking who sing song Family Ties episode.
Congratulations on reaching over 12k subscribers! Just keep sailing on and I'm sure people will follow! Ciao!
The ultimate one hit wonder, but oh what a hit.
You are right. It’s beautiful and heartbreaking ❤️🩹
Did you say sexaphone or saxophone? Lol. Either one works.
I heard sexaphone. Freudian slip, maybe?
Yes, works both ways...there is nothing like great Sax!
#DayOneReacts ... See the reason that music is not what it was in the 1960, 1970, 1980 is because we are so driven on Looks that talent falls through the cracks.... Here is a Mid-aged guy, balding; today he would never be allowed to put out a song with a major Record Company.... SAD....
Very well said.
Billy Vera also wrote a beautiful song called "One More Time", and Lou Rawls recorded a great version of this one.
If you ever have been dumped, this song = sob. Been there! Cry it out and this song helps. (I'll never forget old what's her name) lolol
Having someone, who you are in love with, tell you they don't love you anymore is devastating.
Great voice but sad song, hard to listen to it without crying. Thinking if your in that situation, or remembering when it happened to you.
You were given a gift of a great song by Billy Vera and it was on the hit TV show Family Ties with Michael Keaton. Watch it.
I love your reaction, especially on light of what you've shared with us. Bless you.
Me too Ellen and Alex . Cried my eyes out . What a great song. . Sooo powerful.
Loved every minute of that song, very beautiful and to think this is the first time I've heard this song.
It is a wonderful song and it was a strong theme for Michael J Fox's character, really touching. Another beautiful song that sounds just sweet is "Love can make you cry" By Urgent. It's not really a heartbreaking song but just sounds so good. It will make you feel each note each string and the lyrics are done with passion.
One more beautiful song from Billy Vera, here comes the dawn again (live)
Alex and Ellen....love your reaction to this...you are such a sweet soul Angela!
Billy Vera’s “At This Moment” is a song that was made famous on a show called “Family Ties”. Written in ‘77, no one had interest in recording it. A writer for an episode on Family Ties happened into a bar in LA where “Billy and the Beaters” were playing this song. It just so happened that he was looking for a sad song for the end of the show’s ‘85 season and the start of the ‘86 season, and has fate would have it, he accidentally walked right into it. Billy and the Beaters recorded the song in a studio, till then they had only a live recording of the song. Once the show aired it took off on its way up the charts. The song is about a girl he met who described a breakup she’d just gone through. She was so descriptive about it that he went back home that night and wrote this song, but he wrote it from the guys point of view, what he must have been feeling. However, for 9 months he never could come up with an ending to the song. Billy ended up falling in love with that girl who told him the story. She eventually broke up with him and that’s when he was able to finish the song, and it’s most famous line…”I’d subtract 20 years of my life”. It’s weird how life plays out sometimes.
I was 14 years old, and I remember trying to hold back the tears and trying not to blink too hard when this was playing on our little TV. I was a kid, and I knew Alex's heart was breaking, I was going through the same thing a Frosh in HS. It was sad, and the song made it even more heart-wrenching. Having been through it many times since then, that same feeling rises again when I hear the music, and I know now how Alex really felt. Thank you for that insight!
He sings the heck out of this song!
So Fuckin BEAUTIFUL ❤️
JJ Gray. "This river". Its a MUST ! The official video. Please! 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Love the song... but it makes me cry all the time..
If you're an 80s kid, this song is tied to the Family Ties show.
I see by your face, you love this song as much as I do.
this is one of the most underrated heartbreak songs ever
Love love love this song ❤️
Great song, terrible feeling to live with.
Heard this as a child and was always captivated by it. It’s timeless.
I’m crying with you.
if you've ever loved someone that you didn't want to leave but they did anyway and yet you still loved them anyway... Wow
Reminds me of my wife I lost 30 years ago at the young age of 26 I wish for 1 more minute
Dont have to imagine it, ...ive LIVED IT!!😢😢😢 Years later i was sent my TRUE, TRUE LOVE!😍❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great Reaction. Sounds like we enjoy similar type songs!
I heard this after I caught my first son's mom in bed with one of my friends and although I am a rather reserved man it gutted me. 6 months later we got back together and 6 months after that it happened again. Yes I loved her with every fiber of my soul but decided the repeated loss was too much, the pain was not worth the ecstasy. A decade later I found my soul again, dated, married and we just celebrated our 35th anniversary. This song will always be part of me because when something guts you it becomes personal.
He sang this like he meant it girl!! Best love song ever.
Its because he did mean it, it happened to him, it was straight from the heart. Pure blues, a damn fine performance.
'80s will be forever unmatched - the problem with any post-'80s music is ---- the lack of saxophones.
It is the worst thing to ever happen to you, ie the declaration that it is over. It happened to me a number of years ago and it was devastating. Thankfully, I eventually got over it.
Powerful song. It is one of the best.
Great reaction to a very well written and performed song. Your heartfelt emotions were evident in this video, I have always appreciated the honesty you display in your face...Keep it up...
This is my teenage memory song in the 80 the words reflect a love story of mine
He released this in 1981 and it barely cracked the top 100 pop charts. Then in 1987 it was on the show Family Ties and when re-released it hit #1.
LOVE that you take such deep dives!!
For a happy Billy Vera & The Beaters song try “MILLIE MAKES CHILI” O Stunning One! ❤️💐🥂
Billy Vera (and the Beaters) also have great upbeat fun songs, but for another incredible heartbreaker listen to Here Comes The Dawn Again.
This is such a great song and I absolutely love your reaction Angela!!! BTW,you’re such a cutie pie!!!
Yes girl
Nice song and reaction, I have never heard it before, but I like it! It's like a last ditch attempt to get her back, whilst knowing full well that it is well and truly over and that remains is the heartbreak, the sadness and the eventual healing. What a great song.
I know it's odd to say, but my favorite "sad song" is called "Deep Waters" by Incognito a fantastic band from the 90's that are still going today, the singer of "Deep Waters" is Maysa Leak who has a powerful but smooth voice that calls out to you, if you give it a listen, I would strongly recommend listening to the studio version first before the live one, I promise you, it's an amazing song ❤
A song like that is meant to maybe sow just little bit of doubt in her that she's really doing the right thing. I've seen a lot of couples on the verge like this and wound up back together happily. Not always though obviously. If you really care, you have to give it your best shot though.
Awesome
Speaking on sentimental songs, let me recommend Wishing On A Star by Rose Royce! That one is truly out of this world! Trust me!
Absolutely Great Song and he sang it with the most amazing feeling!❤️
U have an old soul.and it's beautiful
OMG Girl!!! No need for words. Your reaction just in your facial expressions just as he gets to "Found you another, and you just don't love me no more" and you realised what this song was going to be was just amazing. I'm so glad I found your channel. can't wait to check out more videos.
Edit: You're SO expressive. I love it. First reaction chanel I've ever subscribed to.
🔥 🎷
If you haven't already, you should listen to Holdin On To Yesterday by Ambrosia
A perfect song, and Billy is definitely one of the most underrated vocalists of all time.
You should listen to "heartbreak station" by Cinderella!
Beautiful, amazing song ty so much 👍👍👍💙❤️
Her reaction and sadness id how i felt when I heard this masterpiece
Youre so cute!!!This song had u crying!!!Thats bcuz u have so much soul!!!Love u!!!
"If you stay I'd subtract 20 years from my life... "
So strong.
Requesting 1969 marmalade reflections of my life,hits the spot for me.
Day One would you please react to GO ON AND CRY BY BLOODSTONE
His band was called Billy and the Beaters.
Angela, you deserve the most Beautiful Hearted man because you are the Most beautiful hearted girl i seen Love your Reactions and your Feelings are Awesome
This song became popular because it featured on a classic episode of Family Ties (80s sitcom).
It is a sad song of lost love
I love your reaction it just shows that you’re such a kind loving individual
Hi Ms. D., I do not think Mr. Billy is a great singer, but he put so much real emotion in this performance that it makes it Great.. ♠W.G.
Just one more comment the things that you're saying about this song actually happened to me many years ago. My heart's been broken every sense.
Awww you’re crying! It’s a beautiful song for sure!
I played this for my brother & one of his friends many, many years ago. This song played non-stop for the next 90 minutes (over, and over again).
If you love the power vocals, sentimental lyrics and the Sax in this…I absolutely must refer you to “Tender Years” from the “Eddie and the Cruisers” movie and soundtrack…it’s a fantastic movie and soundtrack…also the entire soundtrack from “The Commitments”. Both are fantastic movies about fictional bands…super movies. You may even want to “react” to both movies.
I love the movie "Eddie and the Cruisers" and the soundtrack is really good.
@@graciesmom1477 - check out “The Commitments”…if you haven’t seen it.
@@ChicagoDB Will do. TY
Love that soundtrack. Good movie too. Eddie and the Cruisers II has great music also.
It is 4 am here and I am hooked on your videos. You are watching these now and I experienced them first hand. It is such a nostalgic feeling to experience you experiencing it. BIG FAN.
That's his only main hit and ironically he was originally called Billy Vera and the Beaters. 😮
Beautiful song...looks like it hit you hard!!! 🙁
Those people in the audience, should have been on their feet, after a performance like that!!!