Every time Jay has a lukewarm reaction to a song I can usually predict it will be a fantastic pop tune like this. Badfinger was a brilliant group in a genre we now refer to as power pop. They were heavily influenced by the Beatles and were closely associated with the band. Unscrupulous management destroyed their career, and led to the band's tragic end.
@@Lensmaster1yes, but if you are going to be a reactor you can't just diss a whole genre of music because you're not giving it a chance. I'm pretty sure he's liked slower songs than this so I don't understand why he says it's too slow. This certainly is not a song I would slow dance to.
Not just influenced, but produced by and even worked with the Beatles. They were the biggest success on their Apple Corps record label, before everything went up the creek. McCartney wrote their first hit ("Come And Get it") and Harrison produced "Day After Day". Also, some people might not realize, but one of the biggest hits in the 90s by sales was Mariah Carey's "Without You", which was written by Pete Ham and originally recorded by Badfinger in the 70s. They're really underappreciated, IMO.
They were a great band - very sad story about what happened with them , Baby Blue was the fade-out song on the classic series Breaking Bad, made a lot of new fans , great video guys, keep it rocking 🎶
From about half way through the series I was waiting on them to use it. The use of it at the end seemsed perfect, especially with the opening line being, "I guess I got what I derserved."
They played some interesting music on that show. The scene where they played Windy by the Association was perfect. And I loved that scene where Hank was wearing his Delbert Mclinton T-shirt.
@@hog7203My Dad loved this song, so I grew up listening to Baby Blue. When Breaking bad ended with it, it was perfect. Windy too.. Perfect scenes for both songs..
The Beatles discovered them. Paul and George both produced some of their songs. Paul wrote their song Come and Get It and George played lead guitar on Day After Day I think.
George Harrison started the production of the Straight Up album but was called away and asked Todd Rundgren to step in as producer. Big Todd fan here, and what an honor to have Harrison choose you as a replacement!
This is one of my favourite songs! I used to play it on a jukebox in this little diner we went to often. That was when I was 16. I’ll be 62 next month and this song still rocks! 🎸
Badfinger....one of my all time favorite bands from the 70s. Made my heart skip a beat or two. Thanks so very much for sharing. Excellent cruising music.
Lead singer Pete Ham is playing George Harrison's old Gibson SG from many Beatles recordings. Badfinger got the worst deal in record history. It's a hell of a story.
@@headlibrarian1996 I'm not sure how bad Jim's deal was. I know Badfinger had 4 top ten hits between 1970 and 1972. Stan Polley kept telling them he was investing their money for the future giving them a small allowance each month. He had actually stolen everything from them.
At 2:13, when Tom Evans moves his head back and forth while singing, it reminds me of the 7th grade dances I would go to with the local live bands. It seems like a lot of the singers back then would make the same head movements. RIP Pete, Tom, and Mike.
this band actually has a sad story, the main singer and his best friend next to him committed suicide a couple years apart from eachother because their manager screwed them over and took all of their money. it's a really sad story. they were supposed to be the next Beatles
I think a third one took his life also. My husband's a walking rock and roll atlas and he mentioned that. He actually saw the two remaining members in the 90s. There was a little act called the Classic Rock Stars and he caught them in a suburb of Chicago. Spencer Davis was the leader the drummer was from Rare Earth, bass player from a sixties band called "Cannibal and The Headhunters," and a few others my hubby can't remember! He said it was pretty cool though!
I saw a third surviving member of Badfinger along with Todd Rundgren, Mackey Dolenz, Christopher Cross and one of the members of 3 Dog Night. They each did a couple of their own hits and then performed most of the Beatles "White Album". Awesome show!
Weren’t they signed by Apple Records and on that label? You would think that Paul would have made sure they had a decent manager….That’s a total shame about what happened……Damn…Love their sound; it’s SO much like The Beatles.
Brilliant band, brilliant song, i cant recommend enough Badfinger songs to you, they are all superb. Please listen to Day After Day, and Without You, and any other of their songs, especially from the Wish You Were Here album.
This classic song was the climax of the last scene of the final episode of Breaking Bad! It was the most perfectly placed song in a series finale in television history! Absolutely epic and at my Breaking Bad “Felina” Party there was an audible “GASP!” in the room when this song played as Walter “Heisenberg” White met his fate.
5:44 “You realize that not every song is suppose to make you like want to break a window though, right?…You realize that there’s different sides to music.” nicely put Amber, nicely put lol. Sometimes you need some mosh pit kind of rock, and sometimes you need some chill 70’s soft rock.
I agree. The not feeling it shtick is getting old. Not every song has to make you want to jump out of your chair. Not every great song is scream at the top of your lungs music 🎶
This song was written by singer Pete Ham about his American girlfriend, Dixie. There was trouble in paradise when the band was on tour and he had to leave her behind.
FYI Ringo Starrs song (written by Harrison) It dont come easy intro is sung by Bad Finger. They were close to the Beatles and signed under Apple records. The lead guitarists guitar was given to him by Harrison.
The most remarkable thing about Badfinger is that you could easily tell someone this was the Beatles and they’d likely believe it. They seemed to fill a gap when the Beatles were in the process of breaking up. They were also the first band for the Apple Records label, founded by the Beatles. So no surprise I suppose?
I saw Bad Finger in a club about 1980, They still had 3 or their original 4 members, Baby Blue might be my favorite song by them. The chords are good in this song.
The Beatles were about to let them record their debut album on Apple Records. But George Harrison, who basically discovered them, didn't like the name of the band, which at the time was "The Ivy's." He suggested they come up with a better name. And so, "Badfinger" was born...
Seriously? Badfinger was great! Super talented. And this song, especially, was wonderful. Badfinger was one of the first bands signed to The Beatles record label.
The Beatles even wrote their first hit for them check out Come and Get It also Day after Day they hit it big in the US but then the tragedy started before they bothered to check their record sales might have made the difference of they knew
Goosebumps! Absolute goosebumps. This was an amazing sound when it came out, and it’s still astonishingly solid. Badfinger was supposed to be the successor band to the Beatles, and you can really hear it here.
Great song! Many people thought Badfinger sounded a lot like the Beatles at the time. Actually, they were on the Beatles record label Apple records and Paul McCartney did pen their hit "Come And Get It". Need to check out that song for your next Badfinger song. Thanks. 😎
It seems like people always are asking for reactions to THEIR favorite song instead of the hits. This has happened way too many times. It's too bad they don't check the Wikipedia discography for artists. And still no Weird Al Yankovic. I would love to see them react to the original song and then to Weird Al's version.
@@newport-5570 I get what you mean, however that's to be expected since the reactors often ask their subscribers to let them know what song they want to hear, aka "give the people what they want." With that kind of "blank check", rarities, oddities and deep cuts are all on the table along with the hits. 💿
@@newport-5570 People are so damn greedy and inconsiderate to actually ask for their favorite song. Jeez!! Everyone should be forced to request only songs they really hate!! I think you should do a tutorial You Tube video on How To Properly Request A Reaction. This BS really must stop!!! 🥴🤪😜 WTF???
Badfinger, along with The Raspberries and Big Star, were memebers of a sub-genre known as Power Pop. It was softer rock/pop characterized by lightly distorted guirars, a strong back-beat, and lyrics about love or loss. Badfinger were my favorite of the genre. Although if you want a more up-teimpo song in this genre try Go All The Way by The Raspberries.
I never understand why people call this a slow soft song. It's not "slow", it's mid-tempo. Even many hard rock songs are mid -tempo. I think what's throwing Jay is that great singable pop melody and the vocal with those smooth harmonies. This is not a screaming, destroy your vocal cords, type of song, nor is it meant to be. But at the same time, the production on this song and even the vocals are hardly what I call "soft and mellow". I mean, with that highly distorted guitar tone and that catchy riff as well as those heavy drums and bass, whats slow soft and mellow? This song is fantastic!
Love this group. Badfinger were a Welsh rock band from the 60's-80's. They became the first group signed by the Beatles' Apple label. Paul & George wrote & produced a few songs for them. They had some really big hits such as "Come & Get It", "No Matter What", "Day After Day", "Baby Blue" & "Without You". This group had quite a sad history. The band had bad mismanagement & lost most of their money, two members committed suicide & one died of a brain aneurysm.
This was my favorite. It’s not terribly technical or complicated, but there are elements of the melody and lead guitar that really pushed the boundaries of what you could get out of a guitar and amplifier with no effects pedals or digital enhancements. And it’s kind of a sad song from a band that has a very sad story. Much love ❤️
I love this song, beautiful!❤ Great reaction, Glad you loved it so much Amber! Rob, glad you enjoyed it a little, I’m like Amber, love to rock, but love those ballads!❤❤🫠. Looking forward to more guys!👏👏
I have met Joey Molland many times ,great guy....the most tragic band in RnR history. Of course Pete Ham and Tommy Evans hung themselves 10 years apart. .saw band live once..
How on Earth do we have another Badfinger reaction and still not have a reaction to their best song "Come And Get It"? It is a song written by Paul McCartney during the Beatles years and GIVEN to the band to record when they joined the Apple Records label. I am asking please make this your next Badfinger reaction. You will not be disappointed.
Their manager ripped them off leaving them penniless causing Peter Ham to commit suicide. Discovered by George Harrison and Paul McCartney. They started to believe Paul was over involved in their music but how do you tell a Beatle to butt out? Another member and Ham's best friend also committed suicide. Such a saf story for a great band. Harry Nilsson recorded "Without You" a major hit for him.
The inspiration for the band's name was the Beatles song "With A Little Help From My Friends" Which had been called "Bad Finger Boogie" supposedly because Lennon composed the melody on a piano using his middle finger after having hurt his forefinger.
A great band that I had almost forgotten about. Might I suggest the 1969 hit by the British rock band Marmalade, Reflections of My Life? Lovely song that brings back nostalgic feelings of my early childhood. I'd also like to suggest the Canadian rock band Lighthouse. They were a multi-instrument band that had hits in the 70s like Sunny Days and One Find Morning. Give them all a try!
I'm right with you, Amber .. This is an absolute masterpiece ! ❤.. The wonderful melody, the numerous catchy hooks and guitar runs in between the vocal phrases, the beautiful and bittersweet lyrics, the spot on lead and harmony vocals, and more .. I simply adore this song ! .. Jay, you must have wax in your ears, mate🙄
My big Bro turned me onto to Bad Finger and man the memories come flooding back when I hear this song! He's gone now but one day we're gonna sit back and jam again to this whole album and many many more! I owe ya big Bro and miss ya!! Till then...
The last member to join them played as bad finger in Pete's home town swansea at the heist bar about 5years ago what a terrific night and the woman that the song (without you )is about was there, as their families , i wish a film maker would do their story on the big screen such a terrible way to get ripped off by their manager and the tragic aftermath that followed ,god bless bad finger
A superb but very tragic band, this was produced by Todd Rundgren and released on the Beatles Apple Record Label. Pete Ham the lead singer on this wrote it about a woman he met on their last US tour. Very popular song and featured recently in the show 'Breaking Bad'.
Love this song. I've always classified Badfinger as one of the pioneers of Power Pop. very rocking / nasty guitar tones & big drums, yet very melodic and hooky. The guitars aren't super distorted like in modern rock, but they are right on the edge of that distortion & really cutting in the midrange.
The term 'power pop' that you have probably heard thrown around pretty much started with Badfinger, Big Star, The Raspberries, and others, although we didn't call it that back then. This album, "Straight Up" was my first album; gifted to me from my cousin David from Maryland. The song 'Perfection' which NOBODY reacts to is probably my favorite on the album. Thank for the upload.
I saw these lads in Detroit in Feb 74 at the Michigan Palace. These guys were so awesome. They were a Beatles discovery and if you listen closely they have to remind you of the Beatles. As I have told you before I was blessed to be involved with a lot of the Detroit sounds and groups that came through. From the 60s to the mid 70s I was blessed to either know, meet or even jam with so many great musicians
This clip was originally from the early 70s TV music show Rollin' On The River, starring Kenny Rogers & The First Edition and filmed in Toronto. To anyone who remembers Badfinger and the story of how some truly evil business deals not only killed the band, but led to the suicide of two of its members, watching any clip of them always has a sad edge to it. But they are still great to watch and listen to.
Song gives me chills every time I hear it (like right now). This album got lots of play in my house growing up. Knowing the history of the band and Pete Hamm (lead singer) in particular ... gives their brand of Beatle-esque power pop a very "haunting" tone. Being aware of that black cloud always lingering right there ... somewhere close by, changes the whole mood. And being someone who watched BREAKING BAD from MINUTE ONE to the very end ... I was floored. Was not prepared for that. Hate to admit it but tears were shed. It was perfect.
One of my FAV BADFINGER TUNES!!! YEA!!! Ya'll finally listened to it!! I'm with Amber: just a sweet, romantic song!! LOVED their sound! Such a tragic story, all the way around, about all the ways they were done wrong and the way things progressed....would've loved to have heard more from this band!! HUGS, YA'LL!! ❤❤❤❤❤
"Baby Blue" was Badfinger's 5th of 7 charted singles on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #14 in 1972. The 3 preceding singles all made the Top 10: (Come & Get it (#7), No Matter What (#8) & "Day After Day (#4). "Baby Blue " was produced by Todd Rundgren.
It never ceases to amaze me how clueless Jay is when it comes to some of the most iconic rock masterpieces. Ramble On, NewYear's Day, and now this. Give me a break.
Yes, a band that had such great melody songs like Day After Day, this song which is my favorite of theirs. It is the melody and cadence of the song, with the ascending guitar riffs. Amazing tune from the year of my high school graduation, the glorious year of 1972.
Every time Jay has a lukewarm reaction to a song I can usually predict it will be a fantastic pop tune like this.
Badfinger was a brilliant group in a genre we now refer to as power pop. They were heavily influenced by the Beatles and were closely associated with the band. Unscrupulous management destroyed their career, and led to the band's tragic end.
He loves bands like Kiss and those 80’s hair bands that have been rightfully put in the dustbin of history yet disses true classics like Badfinger.
@glencurtis2761 Badfinger is good, but so are the hair bands. They are just different styles of music.
@@Lensmaster1yes, but if you are going to be a reactor you can't just diss a whole genre of music because you're not giving it a chance. I'm pretty sure he's liked slower songs than this so I don't understand why he says it's too slow. This certainly is not a song I would slow dance to.
I was responding to glencurtis2761 dismissing a whole style of music that he doesn't like.
Not just influenced, but produced by and even worked with the Beatles. They were the biggest success on their Apple Corps record label, before everything went up the creek. McCartney wrote their first hit ("Come And Get it") and Harrison produced "Day After Day".
Also, some people might not realize, but one of the biggest hits in the 90s by sales was Mariah Carey's "Without You", which was written by Pete Ham and originally recorded by Badfinger in the 70s. They're really underappreciated, IMO.
I love this song. And it was definitely a great song choice for the ending of “Breaking Bad”.
one of the best needle drops of all time
I can't hear this song now without seeing the ending of Breaking Bad.😂
Agree!! It was the perfect song for the end of Breaking Bad!
Perfect song for ending of Breaking Bad!!! ❤❤❤
It was like they knew that show was in the future when they wrote it!!...Perfect!!
This is my favorite Badfinger song. They have so many great songs to choose from. 🎶😁🎶👍
Day After Day is mine.
Yep, "Baby Blue" is my clear favourite Badfinger song, even though they have a number of other dead set classics .. That's how good this is !!!
@drc1989 "Suitcase" live. 8 minute guitar jam.
@@WarrenBridges-um5cg Thanks, I'll look it up👍
@@WarrenBridges-um5cg You're right, that was fantastic!✌️❤️👍🎶🎶🎶
They were a great band - very sad story about what happened with them , Baby Blue was the fade-out song on the classic series Breaking Bad, made a lot of new fans , great video guys, keep it rocking 🎶
From about half way through the series I was waiting on them to use it. The use of it at the end seemsed perfect, especially with the opening line being, "I guess I got what I derserved."
I don't know for sure. But with the Great Writing of Breaking Bad. I'm sure they had this song already in mind. For the ending.
They played some interesting music on that show. The scene where they played Windy by the Association was perfect. And I loved that scene where Hank was wearing his Delbert Mclinton T-shirt.
@@hog7203My Dad loved this song, so I grew up listening to Baby Blue. When Breaking bad ended with it, it was perfect. Windy too.. Perfect scenes for both songs..
Yes truly is sad. Even with The Beatles backing them.
Enjoy, Baby Boomers! 😎✌🏽
Ghost floating by. This Band Suffered so much sadness.
Badfinger were a really great band. Very underated!
This is one of my favorite bands from back in the day. Have you guys listened to their hit song "Day After Day"from 1971? That's a good one. 👍
Yes they reacted to No Matter What and Day After Day
yeah, day after day i still recall thats song when i was a kid, now im 67 still one of my fav song😊
The Beatles discovered them. Paul and George both produced some of their songs. Paul wrote their song Come and Get It and George played lead guitar on Day After Day I think.
George Harrison started the production of the Straight Up album but was called away and asked Todd Rundgren to step in as producer. Big Todd fan here, and what an honor to have Harrison choose you as a replacement!
George didn't play lead, but did do the slide guitar on that song.
@@garyarnett1220 George & Pete both played slide alongside each other.
@@TigerRogers0660 I'd heard that. George was so impressed with Pete's guitar he did Here Comes The Sun with George at Bangladesh.
OMG, I didn't know that. Huge Leon Russell fan here!@@VIDSTORAGE
This is one of my favourite songs! I used to play it on a jukebox in this little diner we went to often. That was when I was 16. I’ll be 62 next month and this song still rocks! 🎸
I’m with you Amber! I love this style of music but I was a “70”s teenager ❤️
Love Badfinger so much
This song is THE Badfinger song. That riff, the drums, the sentiment of the lyrics...
My favorite Badfinger song
“Not every song is supposed make you brake a window” …wow, a brilliant line, Amber rocks!
Awesome band!! “No Matter What” is my favorite!!🤘🔥
Hell yeah
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Me too!
Badfinger....one of my all time favorite bands from the 70s. Made my heart skip a beat or two. Thanks so very much for sharing. Excellent cruising music.
The guitar tone, fills, & progressions in this song are just brilliant
Lead singer Pete Ham is playing George Harrison's old Gibson SG from many Beatles recordings. Badfinger got the worst deal in record history. It's a hell of a story.
Just to clarify the above comment, the Beatles weren't the ones who screwed Badfinger over. It was their conniving manager, Stan Polley.
Such a tragic situation. Stan Poley. Greed and no humanity.
Worse than Jim Croce’s deal?
@@headlibrarian1996 I'm not sure how bad Jim's deal was. I know Badfinger had 4 top ten hits between 1970 and 1972. Stan Polley kept telling them he was investing their money for the future giving them a small allowance each month. He had actually stolen everything from them.
@@caryriggs5719didn’t one or two of the band members commit suicide?
great song from a great decade. Thanks for reacting!
At 2:13, when Tom Evans moves his head back and forth while singing, it reminds me of the 7th grade dances I would go to with the local live bands. It seems like a lot of the singers back then would make the same head movements. RIP Pete, Tom, and Mike.
Always had to turn up the radio when this one came on. Bands back then were all about melodies.
this band actually has a sad story, the main singer and his best friend next to him committed suicide a couple years apart from eachother because their manager screwed them over and took all of their money. it's a really sad story. they were supposed to be the next Beatles
I think a third one took his life also. My husband's a walking rock and roll atlas and he mentioned that. He actually saw the two remaining members in the 90s. There was a little act called the Classic Rock Stars and he caught them in a suburb of Chicago. Spencer Davis was the leader the drummer was from Rare Earth, bass player from a sixties band called "Cannibal and The Headhunters," and a few others my hubby can't remember! He said it was pretty cool though!
@@susanfigueroa872Mike Gibbins the drummer past away in 05' I believe from an aneurysm. Joey the only one left from the classic lineup.
I saw a third surviving member of Badfinger along with Todd Rundgren, Mackey Dolenz, Christopher Cross and one of the members of 3 Dog Night. They each did a couple of their own hits and then performed most of the Beatles "White Album". Awesome show!
SO AGREE!!!
Weren’t they signed by Apple Records and on that label? You would think that Paul would have made sure they had a decent manager….That’s a total shame about what happened……Damn…Love their sound; it’s SO much like The Beatles.
Brilliant band, brilliant song, i cant recommend enough Badfinger songs to you, they are all superb.
Please listen to Day After Day, and Without You, and any other of their songs, especially from the Wish You Were Here album.
This is a fine example of Badfinger’s exceptional songwriting and harmonies.
This classic song was the climax of the last scene of the final episode of Breaking Bad! It was the most perfectly placed song in a series finale in television history! Absolutely epic and at my Breaking Bad “Felina” Party there was an audible “GASP!” in the room when this song played as Walter “Heisenberg” White met his fate.
Agreed!
Waltuh
Epic!
Heisenberg!!!!
I had the same reaction in that final episode. One of my all time fave songs and perfect with the opening line "Guess I got what I deserved..."
The first band The Beatles signed to their Apple Records Label
Day After Day was my favorite song by them it's hard to believe that song came out in 72 and then No Matter What is a good one too
5:44 “You realize that not every song is suppose to make you like want to break a window though, right?…You realize that there’s different sides to music.” nicely put Amber, nicely put lol. Sometimes you need some mosh pit kind of rock, and sometimes you need some chill 70’s soft rock.
I agree. The not feeling it shtick is getting old. Not every song has to make you want to jump out of your chair. Not every great song is scream at the top of your lungs music 🎶
Seemed like she might have been getting a bit irritated with him just as I was when I heard his commentary. 🤣
I used to love to sing this song to myself. I was 15 years old at the time.
Great choice! One of my favorites.
This song was written by singer Pete Ham about his American girlfriend, Dixie. There was trouble in paradise when the band was on tour and he had to leave her behind.
I've heard this song 1000 times, and still one of my favorites.
FYI Ringo Starrs song (written by Harrison) It dont come easy intro is sung by Bad Finger. They were close to the Beatles and signed under Apple records. The lead guitarists guitar was given to him by Harrison.
The most remarkable thing about Badfinger is that you could easily tell someone this was the Beatles and they’d likely believe it. They seemed to fill a gap when the Beatles were in the process of breaking up. They were also the first band for the Apple Records label, founded by the Beatles. So no surprise I suppose?
Opened our first set with a cover of No matter What for many years . Their best song imho.
I saw Bad Finger in a club about 1980, They still had 3 or their original 4 members, Baby Blue might be my favorite song by them. The chords are good in this song.
The Beatles were about to let them record their debut album on Apple Records. But George Harrison, who basically discovered them, didn't like the name of the band, which at the time was "The Ivy's." He suggested they come up with a better name. And so, "Badfinger" was born...
Seriously? Badfinger was great! Super talented. And this song, especially, was wonderful. Badfinger was one of the first bands signed to The Beatles record label.
The Beatles even wrote their first hit for them check out Come and Get It also Day after Day they hit it big in the US but then the tragedy started before they bothered to check their record sales might have made the difference of they knew
I always loved this song. Vocals, harmonies and guitars are great.
Goosebumps! Absolute goosebumps. This was an amazing sound when it came out, and it’s still astonishingly solid. Badfinger was supposed to be the successor band to the Beatles, and you can really hear it here.
Love this song.
Released in March 1972...got to #14 on the charts...
BADFINGER was a bad ass band!!! This is one of my favs that they did!! Glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️✌️
Great song! Many people thought Badfinger sounded a lot like the Beatles at the time. Actually, they were on the Beatles record label Apple records and Paul McCartney did pen their hit "Come And Get It". Need to check out that song for your next Badfinger song. Thanks. 😎
Beatles roadie Mal Evans first came across the group, who were known as The Iveys at the time. He even produced one of their singles "No Matter What".
Yes, must give that a listen and they must get the context of it so they can have a good laugh!👍🏻😉
It seems like people always are asking for reactions to THEIR favorite song instead of the hits. This has happened way too many times. It's too bad they don't check the Wikipedia discography for artists. And still no Weird Al Yankovic. I would love to see them react to the original song and then to Weird Al's version.
@@newport-5570 I get what you mean, however that's to be expected since the reactors often ask their subscribers to let them know what song they want to hear, aka "give the people what they want." With that kind of "blank check", rarities, oddities and deep cuts are all on the table along with the hits. 💿
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People are so damn greedy and inconsiderate to actually ask for their favorite song. Jeez!! Everyone should be forced to request only songs they really hate!! I think you should do a tutorial You Tube video on How To Properly Request A Reaction. This BS really must stop!!! 🥴🤪😜 WTF???
Badfinger, along with The Raspberries and Big Star, were memebers of a sub-genre known as Power Pop. It was softer rock/pop characterized by lightly distorted guirars, a strong back-beat, and lyrics about love or loss. Badfinger were my favorite of the genre. Although if you want a more up-teimpo song in this genre try Go All The Way by The Raspberries.
Bad finger always had that Beatles vibe.
I grew up a metalhead but there will never be a song "to slow for me". A good song is a good song regardless and this song is greater then great.
@duckoff7236 Same here, but this guy hasn't heard their 8 minute guitar jam "Suitcase" live.
Favorite Bad Finger song. Love it.
RIP Jimmy Buffett
Great song, can’t hear it without thinking of the breaking bad finale, “I guess I got what I deserved” 😂
I never understand why people call this a slow soft song. It's not "slow", it's mid-tempo. Even many hard rock songs are mid -tempo. I think what's throwing Jay is that great singable pop melody and the vocal with those smooth harmonies. This is not a screaming, destroy your vocal cords, type of song, nor is it meant to be. But at the same time, the production on this song and even the vocals are hardly what I call "soft and mellow". I mean, with that highly distorted guitar tone and that catchy riff as well as those heavy drums and bass, whats slow soft and mellow? This song is fantastic!
Love this group. Badfinger were a Welsh rock band from the 60's-80's. They became the first group signed by the Beatles' Apple label. Paul & George wrote & produced a few songs for them. They had some really big hits such as "Come & Get It", "No Matter What", "Day After Day", "Baby Blue" & "Without You". This group had quite a sad history. The band had bad mismanagement & lost most of their money, two members committed suicide & one died of a brain aneurysm.
Beautiful song. Tragic group history. I love their music. Thanks.❤
One of my favorite tunes ever. I play it on my guitar all the time
This was my favorite. It’s not terribly technical or complicated, but there are elements of the melody and lead guitar that really pushed the boundaries of what you could get out of a guitar and amplifier with no effects pedals or digital enhancements. And it’s kind of a sad song from a band that has a very sad story. Much love ❤️
Always loved this Band ❤️ My Baby Blue 💙💕🙏
I love this song, beautiful!❤ Great reaction, Glad you loved it so much Amber! Rob, glad you enjoyed it a little, I’m like Amber, love to rock, but love those ballads!❤❤🫠. Looking forward to more guys!👏👏
I like their song, "Come and Get It"❤
I have met Joey Molland many times ,great guy....the most tragic band in RnR history. Of course Pete Ham and Tommy Evans hung themselves 10 years apart. .saw band live once..
I can second that, met Joey a few times, always the most humble, generous person.
Finally you did it. This is the best Bad Finger song. 👍👍👍👍😊😊
You realize not every song wants you to break a window 😂😂😂😂…….Amber with the line of the night
Great band... Tragic story. I guess maybe you had to live through those times to really appreciate their sound. I did...and I love the band.
This song is emotional as hell. And even moreso in the context of what they went through in real life.
come and get it was their first and best single and it was written for them by Paul McCartney
How on Earth do we have another Badfinger reaction and still not have a reaction to their best song "Come And Get It"? It is a song written by Paul McCartney during the Beatles years and GIVEN to the band to record when they joined the Apple Records label. I am asking please make this your next Badfinger reaction. You will not be disappointed.
Such an incredible song
I like that song. The harmonies are great and its just a good song.
The guitar is so great in this…
George Harrison had a part to play in this band. This song is evident of continuing the Beatles style.
Apple Records Label.
Their manager ripped them off leaving them penniless causing Peter Ham to commit suicide. Discovered by George Harrison and Paul McCartney. They started to believe Paul was over involved in their music but how do you tell a Beatle to butt out? Another member and Ham's best friend also committed suicide. Such a saf story for a great band. Harry Nilsson recorded "Without You" a major hit for him.
The inspiration for the band's name was the Beatles song "With A Little Help From My Friends" Which had been called "Bad Finger Boogie" supposedly because Lennon composed the melody on a piano using his middle finger after having hurt his forefinger.
A great band that I had almost forgotten about. Might I suggest the 1969 hit by the British rock band Marmalade, Reflections of My Life? Lovely song that brings back nostalgic feelings of my early childhood. I'd also like to suggest the Canadian rock band Lighthouse. They were a multi-instrument band that had hits in the 70s like Sunny Days and One Find Morning. Give them all a try!
These guys didn't deserve all the bad things that happened to them.
They were ripped off by people who were supposed to be taking care of them.
I often post my disappointment or dislike of a song, but I need to say that this song is great! Easily the best song of the day.
Huge when it first came out
Badfinger also backed Ringo Starr on "It don't come easy"
Wow, I didn't know that. I love that song by Ringo- now I know more of why I do! Thanks!
I'm right with you, Amber .. This is an absolute masterpiece ! ❤.. The wonderful melody, the numerous catchy hooks and guitar runs in between the vocal phrases, the beautiful and bittersweet lyrics, the spot on lead and harmony vocals, and more .. I simply adore this song ! .. Jay, you must have wax in your ears, mate🙄
My big Bro turned me onto to Bad Finger and man the memories come flooding back when I hear this song! He's gone now but one day we're gonna sit back and jam again to this whole album and many many more! I owe ya big Bro and miss ya!! Till then...
I love Badfinger. So many great songs. Glad you’re bringing back some 70’s reactions. .
Jay/Amber, you'll love their and "Come And Get It" and "Love Is Gonna Come at Last" !!!!
The last member to join them played as bad finger in Pete's home town swansea at the heist bar about 5years ago what a terrific night and the woman that the song (without you )is about was there, as their families , i wish a film maker would do their story on the big screen such a terrible way to get ripped off by their manager and the tragic aftermath that followed ,god bless bad finger
A superb but very tragic band, this was produced by Todd Rundgren and released on the Beatles Apple Record Label. Pete Ham the lead singer on this wrote it about a woman he met on their last US tour. Very popular song and featured recently in the show 'Breaking Bad'.
Love this song. I've always classified Badfinger as one of the pioneers of Power Pop. very rocking / nasty guitar tones & big drums, yet very melodic and hooky. The guitars aren't super distorted like in modern rock, but they are right on the edge of that distortion & really cutting in the midrange.
The term 'power pop' that you have probably heard thrown around pretty much started with Badfinger, Big Star, The Raspberries, and others, although we didn't call it that back then. This album, "Straight Up" was my first album; gifted to me from my cousin David from Maryland. The song 'Perfection' which NOBODY reacts to is probably my favorite on the album. Thank for the upload.
Perfection is great, as is Name of the Game.
And also the opener, Take It All.
I saw these lads in Detroit in Feb 74 at the Michigan Palace. These guys were so awesome. They were a Beatles discovery and if you listen closely they have to remind you of the Beatles. As I have told you before I was blessed to be involved with a lot of the Detroit sounds and groups that came through. From the 60s to the mid 70s I was blessed to either know, meet or even jam with so many great musicians
This clip was originally from the early 70s TV music show Rollin' On The River, starring Kenny Rogers & The First Edition and filmed in Toronto. To anyone who remembers Badfinger and the story of how some truly evil business deals not only killed the band, but led to the suicide of two of its members, watching any clip of them always has a sad edge to it. But they are still great to watch and listen to.
Song gives me chills every time I hear it (like right now). This album got lots of play in my house growing up. Knowing the history of the band and Pete Hamm (lead singer) in particular ... gives their brand of Beatle-esque power pop a very "haunting" tone. Being aware of that black cloud always lingering right there ... somewhere close by, changes the whole mood. And being someone who watched BREAKING BAD from MINUTE ONE to the very end ... I was floored. Was not prepared for that. Hate to admit it but tears were shed. It was perfect.
One of my FAV BADFINGER TUNES!!! YEA!!! Ya'll finally listened to it!! I'm with Amber: just a sweet, romantic song!! LOVED their sound! Such a tragic story, all the way around, about all the ways they were done wrong and the way things progressed....would've loved to have heard more from this band!! HUGS, YA'LL!! ❤❤❤❤❤
"Baby Blue" was Badfinger's 5th of 7 charted singles on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #14 in 1972. The 3 preceding singles all made the Top 10: (Come & Get it (#7), No Matter What (#8) & "Day After Day (#4). "Baby Blue " was produced by Todd Rundgren.
Thanks for posting this. Let's hope we get "Come And Get It" before we get the 6th and 7th charted ones.
The story of Badfinger is incredibly tragic. A huge talented group but the industry and, seemingly fate, had it out from day one.
I love this song!
This song brings back some crazy memories when I was in high school. Great band.
Jimmy Buffet passed away last night at the age of 76
It never ceases to amaze me how clueless Jay is when it comes to some of the most iconic rock masterpieces. Ramble On, NewYear's Day, and now this. Give me a break.
Yes, a band that had such great melody songs like Day After Day, this song which is my favorite of theirs. It is the melody and cadence of the song, with the ascending guitar riffs. Amazing tune from the year of my high school graduation, the glorious year of 1972.
HEISENBERG FOREVER!!! All I can think is the "Breaking Bad" finale and I'm crying a bit....Great song
A great song, with a killer middle eight.
Such a great song and brilliant band... time has not diminished their art, even with the sad tragic history. Power pop royalty.