Yet another great Aussie export, and yes Glen Shorrock has an amazing voice, add in a great songwriting duo and you have some amazing albeit underrated music.
Lots of great innovative jazz rock of the 1970s! So creative. One of my favorites. Little River Band was playing back then in a small town were I was teaching college.
No one seems to have mentioned my fave song by them, "Cool Change". Awesome video too! "Well I was born in the sign of water, and it's there that I feel my best. The albatross and the whale, they are my brothers. It's kind of a special feeling when you're out on the sea alone, staring at the full moon like a lover". Lyrics just don't get much better than that, plus you get a video filled with leaping dolphins and whales. 🐬🐳
Dude if I'm on TH-cam and awake and engaged I will listen to your reactions anytime. And you can cuss all you want, I know I do, it feels like the most natural way to speak. Funny thing is I really hated the song in High School although many of certain of my friends really loved it. I was in a much harder stuff and seemingly more complex stuff, but I saw a reaction to this about 3 weeks ago and then another one about a week ago and now you just did this one, and I quickly realized after all these Decades of being a musician and just being around life, that I was an idiot about this in high school. It kind of reminds me of a mainstream version of Steely Dan, and there is that jazz influence and everything about it is just so well done, and yet it has a lot of soul and casual funk to it even in that smooth framework. I'm really loving it now. At least at the time back in the day, this was commonly categorized as Yacht Rock, which I somehow decided I hated because it just seemed so sell-out and vapid compared to everything else, but I'm telling you man, this is a fantastic song. Thank you for reacting to it.
It was from 1978. Great song one of my favorites from Little River Band. They have so many good songs and had a few hits in the late 70s and early 80s. Some other songs by them to check out are: Help is on it’s Way Lonesome Loser Lady Night Owls Cool Change Man on Your Mind Take it Easy on Me
Just subbed and liked. This is the music of my youth. Warms my heart to see young people enjoy good music. Try their song 'Cool Change' and help is on the Way'.
"Glenn Miller's band was better than before..." Glenn Miller was one of the leaders of the Big Band/Swing era. Reference to "Porter's songs" is Cole Porter, one of the best song writers in early to mid 20th century with some terrific word play in the lyrics. By the way, 1978 was an amazing year for music.
A lot of this type of "soft rock" or "yacht rock" was popular as an adult alternative to the terrible disco craze of the time. The little river band, Doobie Bros, Hall and Oates, Joe Jackson, Marshall Tucker band.....many bands had this slow "FM" sound popularized by SOUND CITY studios in the mid 70s with bands like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Fleetwood Mac.
the core trio (lead singer and two guys harmonizing) who wrote all the songs eventually lost control of the band name. They still perform the songs, but cannot reference the LRB name. LRB also continues with 0 original members.
It's too bad that 3 of the original members who were the principal songwriters, including Glenn Shorrock, the singer, had lost the usage of LRB since they WERE the sound of the band. A bass player effectively stole the name after the other 3 left. Music business is dirty!
Guess what...NO AUTO TUNE...... (PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT...ahem... "ARTISTS" THAT NEED AUTO TUNE..or they send songs out with auto tune...)..) BRING BACK TALENT
I grew up in the 80s. This was NOT my jam. I wanted Duran Duran, Howard Jones, etc. THEN, as a HS Senior something changed… 🤔 Maturity? Suddenly I was into Steely Dan, THIS, Boz Scaggs, Toto, etc. Still loved my 80s, but this stuff was moving my soul, man! Grunge be gone! 😈
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One of the most under rated groups of all time in my opinion. Such a pure voice.
Little River Band is so smoooooooooth! Like butter.
It was nice seeing a young guy enjoy an old song so much.
This song was a monster back in the day! ...still is!
The bass player was George McArdle. Superb bassist.
Yet another great Aussie export, and yes Glen Shorrock has an amazing voice, add in a great songwriting duo and you have some amazing albeit underrated music.
You'll love their extended version of It's a Long Way There
Lots of great innovative jazz rock of the 1970s! So creative. One of my favorites. Little River Band was playing back then in a small town were I was teaching college.
No one seems to have mentioned my fave song by them, "Cool Change". Awesome video too! "Well I was born in the sign of water, and it's there that I feel my best. The albatross and the whale, they are my brothers. It's kind of a special feeling when you're out on the sea alone, staring at the full moon like a lover". Lyrics just don't get much better than that, plus you get a video filled with leaping dolphins and whales. 🐬🐳
Oh hell yeah 👍 I remember this song on the radio in the 70s😎☮️
Little River Band is all over my playlist. Try Lady! You will love it and everything else they do.😍
Lookin dapper Acetheheart. Love this tune 🙌🏻❤️. A classic
Love these guys, awesome jam, seen them live in concert before COVID hit, awesome show yay, good review By u 🕺💃🥁🎸🎸🎤🤘😎👍
♥ this song!
Its A long Way There is my fav from them the guitar work is top shelf you will like it
LRB... One of my FAVS from the mid '70's !! Try listening to "Take it Easy On Me" !!
That’s my second fave from them! ❤
Dude if I'm on TH-cam and awake and engaged I will listen to your reactions anytime. And you can cuss all you want, I know I do, it feels like the most natural way to speak.
Funny thing is I really hated the song in High School although many of certain of my friends really loved it. I was in a much harder stuff and seemingly more complex stuff, but I saw a reaction to this about 3 weeks ago and then another one about a week ago and now you just did this one, and I quickly realized after all these Decades of being a musician and just being around life, that I was an idiot about this in high school.
It kind of reminds me of a mainstream version of Steely Dan, and there is that jazz influence and everything about it is just so well done, and yet it has a lot of soul and casual funk to it even in that smooth framework. I'm really loving it now.
At least at the time back in the day, this was commonly categorized as Yacht Rock, which I somehow decided I hated because it just seemed so sell-out and vapid compared to everything else, but I'm telling you man, this is a fantastic song. Thank you for reacting to it.
This was one of John Lennon's favorite songs.
It was from 1978. Great song one of my favorites from Little River Band. They have so many good songs and had a few hits in the late 70s and early 80s. Some other songs by them to check out are:
Help is on it’s Way
Lonesome Loser
Lady
Night Owls
Cool Change
Man on Your Mind
Take it Easy on Me
Om did you forget Curiosity Killed The Cat and It's A Long Way There, Happy Anniversary. All yours are great too
A little more upbeat song from them is Night Owls. Cool Change stays more mellow like this one. LRB was on a lot of my "mix tapes" back in the day.
This and LADY are my favorites from LRB !
I still love this song. I love both versions, but please check out john farnham' version live. Thx
I can definitely see how this song got you groovin', Ace. 😁Great stuff here, smooth!. Thanks for the entertainment
Oh wow been awhile since I heard this gem! I had almost forgotten about this band shame on me!
Quick, now listen to It's a Long Way There (extended version) by them.. U will surely add it to ur playlist. It's a true masterpiece
Just subbed and liked. This is the music of my youth. Warms my heart to see young people enjoy good music. Try their song 'Cool Change' and help is on the Way'.
"Glenn Miller's band was better than before..." Glenn Miller was one of the leaders of the Big Band/Swing era. Reference to "Porter's songs" is Cole Porter, one of the best song writers in early to mid 20th century with some terrific word play in the lyrics. By the way, 1978 was an amazing year for music.
This was on Andy and Alex reaction channel last week ! What same people vote songs in !
A great band! Cool Change is excellent!
Glenn Miller’s Orchestra was arguably the greatest big band of ALL time.
No AutoTune just real talent. Not like today's fake talent.
Please do LRB. It's A Long way there extended version i. Believe this one will go in your collection to
Great reaction man❤❤❤
Gotta checkout Lady.
LRB is awesome, great ba, great music
Your ears got blessed my friend. LRB are the best. Try out their song Lady. Love the Glenn period of the band.
A lot of this type of "soft rock" or "yacht rock" was popular as an adult alternative to the terrible disco craze of the time. The little river band, Doobie Bros, Hall and Oates, Joe Jackson, Marshall Tucker band.....many bands had this slow "FM" sound popularized by SOUND CITY studios in the mid 70s with bands like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Fleetwood Mac.
FYI< I like hearing the crickets!
the core trio (lead singer and two guys harmonizing) who wrote all the songs eventually lost control of the band name. They still perform the songs, but cannot reference the LRB name. LRB also continues with 0 original members.
A Very Deep Rabbit Hole
Have you checked out Ambrosia "biggest part of me?"
It's too bad that 3 of the original members who were the principal songwriters, including Glenn Shorrock, the singer, had lost the usage of LRB since they WERE the sound of the band. A bass player effectively stole the name after the other 3 left. Music business is dirty!
BTW. Help is on the Way, is an awesome track!
Grown up music right here.
ace- i think their best song is "take it easy on me"...give it a listen.
little river band is very sexy
Guess what...NO AUTO TUNE...... (PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT...ahem... "ARTISTS" THAT NEED AUTO TUNE..or they send songs out with auto tune...)..) BRING BACK TALENT
Nothing like the 8os....absolutely nothing...pure 7os awesomeness.
I'm new here. Have you ever done any Joe Cocker?
I grew up in the 80s. This was NOT my jam. I wanted Duran Duran, Howard Jones, etc. THEN, as a HS Senior something changed… 🤔 Maturity? Suddenly I was into Steely Dan, THIS, Boz Scaggs, Toto, etc. Still loved my 80s, but this stuff was moving my soul, man! Grunge be gone! 😈
Second best band out of Australia after AC/DC - You'll love "Lady" and "It's a long way there"