And Bowie. Everybody did everything they could to keep up with him but he was miles ahead of everybody. The drumstick twirl is just showmanship. Tommy Lee has done it and he obviously got it from Sweet.
@@usesumlogicmanlogicman4334 I doubt many who've come here are spring chickens! My earlier post was a joke but the point holds true - the music we knew as teenagers is the music we love best. I grew up in the 'eighties so that music has a special place in my heart. You obviously didn't! I love other eras too btw, but I'd have to massively disagree with you that the 90s produced better music than the brilliantly creative 80s. The 90s was generally a lousy decade for pop. Oasis, Blur, Steps, Spice Girls, S Club 7, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears - Christ-on-a-Bike it was dire!
@@glamdolly30 Yeah, not exactly a pop fan. Judged on that basis. I agree, the 80s was poppy as heck. Van Halen, Metallica and Stevie Ray Vaughn were to my liking in the 80s. Anyhow, you proved your point and mine too!
When I first heard Little Willy(small town radio NH 1972) I must have been around 12 and thought at the time it was a new Archies song...LOL That's just wrong. I found out the truth quickly soon after that. "73" Desolation Boulevard came into my life, and I took to the drums and singing more seriously. Sooo many great songs on that album. And so many others during that era that never really got heard. They were so tight and ahead of their time. Andy Scott's wammy bar,neck bending guitar licks, years before a guy named Eddie, never really got the recognition he should have...imho. Rock on all, be safe and healthy out there. Rip Brian, and Mick.
Fox on the run and the Sweet was the soundtrack to my youth :) and to watch you discover it was a true joy to me........I have always said that this film clip was the whole 70's in a 3 minute segment and I still stand by that :) WELL POSTED :)
Thanks for this one! Steve Priest (the bassist) is one of the best 70s backing vocalist. Everyone could sing in that band. RIP Brian Conolly (the lead singer).
Awesome!! Sweet is so important to glam!! When I saw them at Rock In America one of them (I think keyboard player) was wearing a cape. I'm so blessed to get to see these pioneers!!!!
From another planet? I tell you in 1974 when this was released, most older people actually thought they were back then! This was Glam Rock! And l stress the word rock! For a pop band singing a pop song it was heavy! Thats why we fell in love with it. We all wanted our hair to look like that. Mine never did alas. My biggest frustration!
On top of everything else that's fantastic about this song, the PRODUCTION is OUTSTANDING. This track EXPLODES out of the speakers the same in 2022 as it did in 1976. This song even sounded fantastic playing on AM Radio out of 1970s car speakers and that's one of the many reasons this song was a huge hit!
Their vocals blended together so well! Part of it is dubbed, if you watch where Andy does the keyboards; his fingers leave the keyboard but the music stays on. Brian's hair was set and styled before the shows by his wife.
I think we have a new Sweet fan here! You get it, man. This was a fun band that was so underrated here in the US. They had a lot of great songs. Thanks for your reactions. You really have an appreciation for music
Listen to Sweet - 'Set me Free' if you want to hear arguably the first speed metal song. About ten years ahead of its time. All the tropes of what Speed/Power metal would become.
British 70s glam rock was something else to behold. Some bloody excellent music as well. Sweet, slade (they'd blow your mind!), alice cooper, elo, wizzard, david bowie, marc bolan and t rex (you'd love him too). I was born in 1962, welcome to what was in the charts when i was a nipper.
The Europeans were Alway's a step ahead. Sweet, Slade. At the time America wasn't ready. We were sitting motionless smoking pot watching the Almond Bros, Zep. Not bad just different. I think KISS reaped the rewards .Rock and roll all night. Fun stupid not serious join in. it's almost like a masquerade. Tomorrow's a new day.
Life changing music indeed! I remember this when it came out. Our bus driver used to play the radio and this seemed to come on every day. This song, 50 Ways To Lose Your Lover, and Silly Love Songs were playing all the time on that bus ride. Good memories...
I was 10 years old when this song first came out. I remember thinking it was the greatest song ever. To this day I would put it in my top 10 songs of all time. Amazing vocals all the way around!
The older generation back then thought all the rock 'n' rollers were from another planet, as well. Late 60's to early 80's was the sweet spot in music, bro. Everybody was doped up in one form or another, playing with all the new gadgetry available, getting incredibly involved in the studio. It was a great time for music. Even for pap like this, it was just great.
And somehow, I misremembered it being in the movie. But apparently not. It's amazing to me, that it's such an iconic use of a song that I stuck it in the movie in my mind!
The drummer is one of the best drummer around and his so smooth with the drum sticks Jamel you would like to be a teenager back in the seventies you really rock dude
Absolutely LOVE your reactions and appreciation of music Jamel. Yes, "No school like old school." I remember when I thought 50s music was old school in the 70s... Thank you for entertaining us.
Y’all are giving him terrible songs to react too. That when they started going sour, that first album Fanny adams, and the song “into the night” now that’s the fucking jam son
Jamel, you can hear this song (and many others) in the movie Dazed and Confused, featuring Matthew McConaughey. It's a throwback to mid-70's culture an music! =)
kmf65 Indeed! That movie came out the year I graduated. But we were still listening to the music from Dazed and Confused as well as the stuff in FTARH. True story: I read the short story of FTARH in Playboy about a year before the movie came out. When the movie came out, I knew I had to go see it. The short story was awesome! And the movie...well...it's a classic for us of that generation.
Little Willy always takes me back to when my grandmother used to chase me around the house. I would be looking over my shoulder , yelling "I love you gram" She would end up laughing and give up
The three songs of Sweet so far are their most well known tunes. But there is so much more than that. Action, Sweet FA, Set Me Free, Want to Be Committed, Madusa, The Six-Teens, Into The Night, White Mice, Hellraiser, Teenage Rampage Man With The Golden Arm(Mick Tucker drum solo). Explore this rabbit hole. You won't regret it.
These Men had every reason to be messing around having fun with stuff because they ALL had the Musical/Vocal goods and could cut it. Great review Mate!
One more Sweet request Big Guy; "NO YOU DON'T" This one really shows off Mick Tucker's drumming, including a mid-song drumming breakdown that is quite unique. The riff is a great crunching melodic riff, too. Some of the Sweet's success comes from how superbly they were produced, and a lot of people will discount them as a serious rock band because of that, and their glam rock connection. I suggest watching them live on a German television program Musikladen, from 1974 performing "No You Don't" th-cam.com/video/Ndnidos5HRU/w-d-xo.html
I love this song so much! Try The Lies in Your Eyes or Hellraiser for more rock style or Lady Starlight if you want to listen to them harmonize. They were such an underrated band.
Always, great reaction! Sweet was the first band that i saw live in the begining of the 70's. Today am 55 y/o, and I still like them. Try Teenage rampage. Take care. Peace. 🤘😎🤘
This band influenced so many bands, the likes of Def Leppaerd, Motley Crue, Metallica to name afew, I have had the priviege of seeing them many times and meeting the guitarist Andy Scott. They are still amazing live. It is wonderful to see you enjoying them. Dont stop listening to them, I really must see you react to "No You Dont", give it a try.
Now you're bringing me back to a time forgotten. I was 7 years old when this came out. I remember it on the radio, but it faded as all songs do. I thought it was about a fox. Lol
It's fun just watching you enjoy these videos. You appreciate them so much. It's refreshing and very cool. You thank your subscribers all the time. Thank you!
Mick Tucker was a great showman, and one of the most overlooked drummers in rock history. Jamel, you should check out his performance here: Sweet - "The Man With The Golden Arm", Musikladen 11.11.1974 (OFFICIAL) th-cam.com/video/ysCA0cRXFLo/w-d-xo.html You won't regret it!
Thanks for recommending that one. Yeah, that's definitely worth checking out. Also, their performance of No You Don't on Musikladen (the official video) is great too and worth checking out.
I was in Jr high when this came out. Sweet was a combination of hard rock and pop(top 40) AND we were listening to it on AM radio. Another big one back then was the Bay City Rollers out of Scotland. Music marks time for us all.
Jamel you bring so much joy to my day. Thanks for doing this request. I'm going to watch your reaction to Love is Like Oxygen next. I love you brother!!
Mick Tucker is a criminally underrated drummer.
It's true. Charges have actually been filed.
Like a metronome.👍🏼
I heard that John Bonham said the same thing!
🤣I just woke up when I read this & my glasses were dirty- I thought u said "Mick Tickle"! 😜
Luv this band!
I agree! 👍
No school like old school
....baby
BLUE SKY yep - this is all my elementary school childhood....
Every hair metal band owes their entire existence to these guys, and T Rex.
And Bowie. Everybody did everything they could to keep up with him but he was miles ahead of everybody. The drumstick twirl is just showmanship. Tommy Lee has done it and he obviously got it from Sweet.
and the ny dolls.
Don't forget Slade
🤟😎👍
You got that right!!
The Drummer was never given the credit he deserved, one of the best bands ever.
Mick was amazing!
Theres that so called 80s SYNZ in a 70s song lol the 80s what ever lol
“There’s no school like old school!” AMEN, Jamal!
Put that on a t-shirt, Stat!!!
The best of the best. His sticks were almost part of his hand.
The 70s KICKED ASS HARDER THAN A PISSED OF DONKEY ON STEROIDS
Sweet was so underrated. They deserve to be in the Music Hall of Fame.
There's Sweet (Love is Like Oxygen) and then THE Sweet (Little Willy).
@ted ritola Showing your age love!
@@glamdolly30 He's showing his age one more decade than you? LOL. And we all know the 80s can't hold a candle to the 60s, 70s AND 90s anyways.
@@usesumlogicmanlogicman4334 I doubt many who've come here are spring chickens! My earlier post was a joke but the point holds true - the music we knew as teenagers is the music we love best. I grew up in the 'eighties so that music has a special place in my heart. You obviously didn't!
I love other eras too btw, but I'd have to massively disagree with you that the 90s produced better music than the brilliantly creative 80s. The 90s was generally a lousy decade for pop. Oasis, Blur, Steps, Spice Girls, S Club 7, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears - Christ-on-a-Bike it was dire!
@@glamdolly30 Yeah, not exactly a pop fan. Judged on that basis. I agree, the 80s was poppy as heck. Van Halen, Metallica and Stevie Ray Vaughn were to my liking in the 80s. Anyhow, you proved your point and mine too!
Absolutely stunning. Great band, much much more than "a glam rock band".
This band was very popular in the 70's. Don't forget their big hit "Little Willy".
i love that song :)
Lame Bubble gum music.
When I first heard Little Willy(small town radio NH 1972) I must have been around 12 and thought at the time it was a new Archies song...LOL
That's just wrong. I found out the truth quickly soon after that. "73" Desolation Boulevard came into my life, and I took to the drums and singing more seriously.
Sooo many great songs on that album. And so many others during that era that never really got heard. They were so tight and ahead of their time. Andy Scott's wammy bar,neck bending guitar licks, years before a guy named Eddie, never really got the recognition he should have...imho.
Rock on all, be safe and healthy out there.
Rip Brian, and Mick.
Little Willy is William Campbell /Billy Shears, great band
YES!!! Little Willy - great song
Brian Connolly - Vocals
Steve Priest - Vocals, Bass Guitar
Andy Scott - Vocals, Guitar
Mick Tucker - Vocals, Drums, Genius
Thank you so much for this.
I grew up listening to them.
Steve is my fave
Fox on the run and the Sweet was the soundtrack to my youth :) and to watch you discover it was a true joy to me........I have always said that this film clip was the whole 70's in a 3 minute segment and I still stand by that :)
WELL POSTED :)
Criminally underrated. I'm not their biggest fan, but I've loved every song I've heard.
Early 70s British glam rock is some of the most underrated pop music ever ... it was a great time to grow up :)
Richard. T Rex, David Bowie among others 👍
Richard Thresh The word underrated is so overrated
Gary Glitter, too.
Possibly the greatest rock single of the 1970's, bar none.
I always loved Mick Tucker's drumming-
simple,powerful, fundamental and musical🤙🏽
Never got the credit he deserved , always played a double kit.
One of the worlds best drummers, RIP Mick. ❤
Thanks for this one! Steve Priest (the bassist) is one of the best 70s backing vocalist. Everyone could sing in that band. RIP Brian Conolly (the lead singer).
Also R.I.P Mick Tucker, a very underrated drummer.
Their vocals were sooo good.
Just started getting in depth with this band just a few days ago. I’m fascinated and infatuated with Steve Priest
Anybody who wasn't around for this back in the day missed out.
Great music never gets old. That's why they call it "Classic".
Awesome!! Sweet is so important to glam!! When I saw them at Rock In America one of them (I think keyboard player) was wearing a cape. I'm so blessed to get to see these pioneers!!!!
"Three minutes and twenty seconds of life changing music!"
Awesome.
Once you hear songs like this, you will NEVER forget them!
From another planet? I tell you in 1974 when this was released, most older people actually thought they were back then! This was Glam Rock! And l stress the word rock! For a pop band singing a pop song it was heavy! Thats why we fell in love with it. We all wanted our hair to look like that. Mine never did alas. My biggest frustration!
Yes darlin’ welcome to glam rock at its best!
Absolutely 100% 😊
On top of everything else that's fantastic about this song, the PRODUCTION is OUTSTANDING. This track EXPLODES out of the speakers the same in 2022 as it did in 1976. This song even sounded fantastic playing on AM Radio out of 1970s car speakers and that's one of the many reasons this song was a huge hit!
Nick Gilder's 1978, "Hot Child in the City" is another gem!
Great song too , Coulda been done by them too. Nick kinda looks like Sweet's lead singer.
Their vocals blended together so well! Part of it is dubbed, if you watch where Andy does the keyboards; his fingers leave the keyboard but the music stays on. Brian's hair was set and styled before the shows by his wife.
One of the best bands ever. Brians vocolas are perfect
Sweet was Queen before Queen was Queen. 😏
Wow!! This brings me back to summers on the beach on the Russian River. Been decades since I've heard this song, but I am a teenager again. Timeless!!
Thank you for reacting to this, It made my day. This band has a deep pot of great hits.
I think we have a new Sweet fan here! You get it, man. This was a fun band that was so underrated here in the US. They had a lot of great songs. Thanks for your reactions. You really have an appreciation for music
1970s=Best most creative diverse innovative poetic anything goes fun musical decade:-)
EASY
I know what your saying , Im all most 62
Sweeeeeeet!! :) That song just bleeds early 70's rock
Listen to Sweet - 'Set me Free' if you want to hear arguably the first speed metal song. About ten years ahead of its time. All the tropes of what Speed/Power metal would become.
SWEET FA AS Well
British 70s glam rock was something else to behold. Some bloody excellent music as well. Sweet, slade (they'd blow your mind!), alice cooper, elo, wizzard, david bowie, marc bolan and t rex (you'd love him too). I was born in 1962, welcome to what was in the charts when i was a nipper.
Wig wam bam is another Sweet song that is pure entertainment. So good, classic of that 70s rock pocket where anything could go
I can’t express enough my joy over this reaction. This song is FANTASTIC, and your reaction was PRICELESS! LOVE IT!❤️❤️❤️
There's no School
like Old School.
Now there's your next T-Shirt. 👕
Next Sweet T-shirt, www.thesweetband.com
Sign me up! Lol
@@jmfloyd23 Click on link & go to Sweetshop (the band's original name in the 60s!).
Helen B thank you! I’ll check it out!
Jack, you've got one heck of an idea. I'd buy one (or more) if they come in 3XL. Yeah, I've gained some weight during this isolation period.
This song would be a hit if it was brand new this year!! It was a dance floor song and STILL is played at parties I’m sure of it!
The Europeans were Alway's a step ahead. Sweet, Slade. At the time America wasn't ready. We were sitting motionless smoking pot watching the Almond Bros, Zep. Not bad just different. I think KISS reaped the rewards .Rock and roll all night. Fun stupid not serious join in. it's almost like a masquerade. Tomorrow's a new day.
Life changing music indeed! I remember this when it came out. Our bus driver used to play the radio and this seemed to come on every day. This song, 50 Ways To Lose Your Lover, and Silly Love Songs were playing all the time on that bus ride. Good memories...
You CAN NOT fake the appreciation you have for all music! I love watching your reactions!!
I was 10 years old when this song first came out. I remember thinking it was the greatest song ever. To this day I would put it in my top 10 songs of all time. Amazing vocals all the way around!
You imitating the dance moves is everything!!! 🦊💥🎸
Really really underrated, I loved hem so much back then!
The older generation back then thought all the rock 'n' rollers were from another planet, as well.
Late 60's to early 80's was the sweet spot in music, bro. Everybody was doped up in one form or another, playing with all the new gadgetry available, getting incredibly involved in the studio. It was a great time for music. Even for pap like this, it was just great.
Easily my favorite reaction of yours, ever. This was just what I needed to pick me up today. Cheers man.
Dude. I love your intellect, admiration, and LOVE of the music.
Hands down Jamal aka Jamel is easily the best reaction host on TH-cam.
This song was used in the first teaser trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 - that is where a lot of people heard it. :)
Dazed And Confused for me
I heard Ballroom Blitz in the 70's and it got stuck already then.
And somehow, I misremembered it being in the movie. But apparently not. It's amazing to me, that it's such an iconic use of a song that I stuck it in the movie in my mind!
I bought the GotG soundtrack because this was on it!! 😆
But you dont hear the song in the movie too bad
Old school is the best. The rhythm, harmony, drums, vocals, all fit together..................js
The drummer is one of the best drummer around and his so smooth with the drum sticks Jamel you would like to be a teenager back in the seventies you really rock dude
I still have this record....it is my favorite Sweet song. I remember watching an ad on TV about Sweet coming in concert...yeah I'm old. 😄
Absolutely LOVE your reactions and appreciation of music Jamel. Yes, "No school like old school." I remember when I thought 50s music was old school in the 70s... Thank you for entertaining us.
Vital, iconic, classic, vintage, quintessential 70's classic Rock.
Love this tune , love is like oxygen is another great song
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he already reacted to it
Y’all are giving him terrible songs to react too. That when they started going sour, that first album Fanny adams, and the song “into the night” now that’s the fucking jam son
Jamel, you can hear this song (and many others) in the movie Dazed and Confused, featuring Matthew McConaughey. It's a throwback to mid-70's culture an music! =)
kmf65 That movie took me back to HS in Texas in the biggest way.
@@charliemac64 Probably the same way Fast Times at Ridgemont High itself, takes me back to my early 80's SoCal HS days!
"ALLRIGHT - ALLRIGHT -ALLRIGHT"
Be a lot a cooler if you did.
kmf65 Indeed! That movie came out the year I graduated. But we were still listening to the music from Dazed and Confused as well as the stuff in FTARH.
True story: I read the short story of FTARH in Playboy about a year before the movie came out. When the movie came out, I knew I had to go see it. The short story was awesome! And the movie...well...it's a classic for us of that generation.
when music was music...and sweet kicked ass !!
Desolation Boulevard...STILL one of the greatest rock albums ever!
Rock was fresh and new back then! That time was magical!
WOW!!! I haven't heard this one since it was a hit on the radio!. Thank you Brother J for revisiting a rare treat. ☮&❤
Brilliant song, and The Sweet were great. Love it. Thank you. No school like old school is on point. 💋❤💋
Also check out their song“Little Willy” too!
They did little willy?
That's one of my least favorite songs by Sweet. I'd rather Jamel react to Blockbuster, Teenage Rampage, or Action. Cheers mate.
A world of a difference.
Little Willy always takes me back to when my grandmother used to chase me around the house. I would be looking over my shoulder , yelling "I love you gram" She would end up laughing and give up
Zee Risek I like all those other choices too! Lol
The three songs of Sweet so far are their most well known tunes. But there is so much more than that. Action, Sweet FA, Set Me Free, Want to Be Committed, Madusa, The Six-Teens, Into The Night, White Mice, Hellraiser, Teenage Rampage Man With The Golden Arm(Mick Tucker drum solo). Explore this rabbit hole. You won't regret it.
These Men had every reason to be messing around having fun with stuff because they ALL had the Musical/Vocal goods and could cut it. Great review Mate!
p.s. and THEY ALL partied extremely hard! :)
One more Sweet request Big Guy; "NO YOU DON'T" This one really shows off Mick Tucker's drumming, including a mid-song drumming breakdown that is quite unique. The riff is a great crunching melodic riff, too. Some of the Sweet's success comes from how superbly they were produced, and a lot of people will discount them as a serious rock band because of that, and their glam rock connection. I suggest watching them live on a German television program Musikladen, from 1974 performing "No You Don't" th-cam.com/video/Ndnidos5HRU/w-d-xo.html
A criminally underrated band
Just one helluva good band, it's as simple as that. Loved 'em then, love them now.
The Dazed and confused soundtrack was my only cd for, like, a year and a half. Best soundtrack ever.
Check out The Big Chill soundtrack
Yes!
Man I got to thank you! I’m hearing songs I ain’t heard in 25 years. Keep em coming
Mick Tucker - the man with the golden arm. I enjoy your reaction videos. Try Sweet - The Lies in Your Eyes.
I love this song so much! Try The Lies in Your Eyes or Hellraiser for more rock style or Lady Starlight if you want to listen to them harmonize. They were such an underrated band.
Always, great reaction! Sweet was the first band that i saw live in the begining of the 70's. Today am 55 y/o, and I still like them. Try Teenage rampage. Take care. Peace. 🤘😎🤘
For a similar synthesizer-driven track: Head East - "Never Been Any Reason"
Also, similar era: Pilot: It's Magic. th-cam.com/video/ASGgn8bNQuA/w-d-xo.html
YES!!! Great call!!
THIS!!!!!
I saw Head East opening for BOC in the early 90s, great show all the way around.
Yes!!! Please do Head East never been any reason! Great choice!
This band influenced so many bands, the likes of Def Leppaerd, Motley Crue, Metallica to name afew, I have had the priviege of seeing them many times and meeting the guitarist Andy Scott. They are still amazing live. It is wonderful to see you enjoying them. Dont stop listening to them, I really must see you react to "No You Dont", give it a try.
Every time I hear this song, I want to watch Guardians of the Galaxy. This song is timeless.
Now you're bringing me back to a time forgotten. I was 7 years old when this came out. I remember it on the radio, but it faded as all songs do. I thought it was about a fox. Lol
Gotta listen to "Action."
That's a banger for sure.
My favorite of theirs is “Love is Like Oxygen”, had it in all my playlists.
@Lon Spector Nope. It was Sweet.
@Lon Spector no, 10cc did songs like "I'm Not In Love" and "The Things You Do For Love"
It feels so fresh and timeless. It always sounds great!
"..... GIMME A BIG WORD, BRAIN!!" seriously LOL! Too funny!
Wig Wam Bam by Sweet is another great and entertaining tune. Such a timeless band
Literally a Sweet '70s song; has a Queen vibe too boot. Kicks ass!
Your right this music is old but it never gets stale it’s always fresh
Guardians of the Galaxy introduced this great song to a new audience. Nothing like "old school" rock to make your Sunday!
Oh man I totally forgot about this song! Loving everything you post!
It's fun just watching you enjoy these videos. You appreciate them so much. It's refreshing and very cool. You thank your subscribers all the time. Thank you!
Mick Tucker was a great showman, and one of the most overlooked drummers in rock history. Jamel, you should check out his performance here:
Sweet - "The Man With The Golden Arm", Musikladen 11.11.1974 (OFFICIAL)
th-cam.com/video/ysCA0cRXFLo/w-d-xo.html
You won't regret it!
Glad Jamel has a good sense of humor. C'mon guys, LOL.
ACTUALLY, I watched Golden Arm and I was impressed.
Yup
Thanks for recommending that one. Yeah, that's definitely worth checking out. Also, their performance of No You Don't on Musikladen (the official video) is great too and worth checking out.
Totally right, Aint no school like old school! class of 78 here. love your vids!
Need to hear blockbuster
I am smiling the whole time watching this. Lmao!!! This is awesome!!!!I love how much you love this!!!!!!!
I was in Jr high when this came out. Sweet was a combination of hard rock and pop(top 40) AND we were listening to it on AM radio. Another big one back then was the Bay City Rollers out of Scotland. Music marks time for us all.
The 70s was my generation..fun fun..time...
In the 70's one did not question rockstar clothes, they wore things we could never get away with, ergo, they were special.
YES. BEST SWEET SONG.
These guys wrote SONGS!! it is apparent that Queen were listening..
I absolutely love this song!!!
My head is beebopping along over here. Love it. Thank you so much.
Great choice.
Jamel you bring so much joy to my day. Thanks for doing this request. I'm going to watch your reaction to Love is Like Oxygen next. I love you brother!!
Thanks to Desolation Boulevard. 1975. Also No You Don`t and The Sixteens. Good timeless songs. :-)