I had to laugh as Amber and Rob are talking about a second dude and don’t get there twins and they are Scottish, the only time I rarely claim my Scottish ancestry over my Danish Viking ancestry, considering we raped and pillaged the Scots for hundreds of years on Viking crusades, I consider myself a full Dane even though my mother heartily disagrees🤣. Both sides run true in my veins. I always liked the song “Irish girls are pretty”, because they are. 🤘
They sing in their native Scottish accent and are proud of it! Their record company wanted them to sing in a more “American” style voice, but they refused to do so. I’m glad they did, they would have lost their originality! Though it’s interesting that their accent is slightly softened when singing, it comes out much stronger when they talk normally! They wrote a song about it and its off their first album. The track is called “Throw the R away” The whole “Sunshine On Leith” album is pretty much flawless, there’s only one weak track on it (Come On Nature). Try “Letter From America” (Band Version) and “Make My Heart Fly” (Band Version) for a slight variation from the Reid brothers.
First saw them on Saturday night live years ago ,they played throw the r away ,just amazing albums ,need to play more proclaimers and Must play Sunshine on Leith amazing track ,well most are
As a Scotsman I can attest to the fact that this song is an absolute stick-on to be played at any Scottish wedding (the party not the ceremony) and you can guarantee that EVERYONE gets thoroughly involved in the ‘da-da-dat-dah’ bit !!! Great song choice whoever put this one forward 🙂
I've always loved the fact that they didn't adopt an American accent like most British bands. I'm English but I'm proud of these guys for singing in their native accent.
These guys and Herman's Hermits, that's about it, LOL....My family is Scot-Irish, Appalachia. My Grandmother told me about the men wearing kilts on holidays, in MISSOURI....
@@johnathandavis3693 David Bowie (mostly), Pulp. Sex Pistols. The Clash, Blur, Arctic Monkeys, Catatonia, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Smiths, The Undertones, Buzzcocks, Cardiacs, Ian Dury, Madness, etc etc
The song always brings to mind the fun movie Benny and June starring Johnny Depp. Another Scottish band that was big in the 70s is the band Bay City Rollers " Saturday Night" S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night!
The Proclaimers are from Scotland. When an English record producer suggested they try to lose their accents when they sing, they wrote the song "Throw the 'R' Away". They are essentially a one-hit wonder in the US, but have many hits in the UK: "Letter from America", "Sunshine on Leith", "I'm On My Way" (which was in the movie Shrek), "What Makes You Cry", "Let's Get Married" and my favorite "Don't Turn Out Like Your Mother" (if you react to that one, be sure to listen to the very end)
Sunshine On Leith (the album) was in my CD holder in my car for decades because it was such great road trip music. Completely recommend the songs "I'm On My Way" (used in Shrek) and "Sunshine On Leith" for reactions, too.
OK folks, here's the lowdown on THE PROCLAIMERS from a Scotsman, twins CRAIG AND CHARLIE REID are from Edinburgh in Scotland are famed for singing in their own accents, this song is sung at festivals everywhere and is considered an anthem. I want to recommend a true love song from them called SUNSHINE ON LEITH, Leith is the part of Edinburgh where the lads were born. Take care everybody.
They are excellent singers too, their song, 'Sunshine on Lieth' shows that really well. Also, the accent is Scottish, they come from the northern end of Scotland.
This song was played at my cousin's funeral. She loved this so much everyone knew she would be happy that it was used to demonstrate her unique personality to everyone in attendance. They sound like they have a Scottish accent. Cheers from Canada
Absolutely Richard. My idols my hometown heroes and my friends. I could list songs from them all night to check out but that is a brilliant place to start.
I was introduced to Big Country by my step-dad when I was about 17. Ended up copying all of his albums to my iTunes! Saw them live for the first (and unfortunately last, with Stuart) time at Barrowland in Glasgow on The Final Fling Tour. I'd definitely add 'Lost Patrol' and 'John Wayne's Dream', but there's honestly so much good stuff for them to check out!
It’s the proclaimers it’s them! Craig and Charlie Reid twin brothers originally from Edinburgh Scotland. A great song to sing when you’ve had a couple. Being such a catchy and popular song it’s amazing that it only made number 11 UK when it first came out in 88 but went on to be number one in several countries around the world Eg Australia and New Zealand. and eventually made number three on billboard usa in 1993. It is a staple of their catalogue. And they have said it earns five times more money than all their other songs together. It must feel so great to know that you have written a song that everybody loves and jumps around to
I was at Woolies (Australian 🇦🇺 supermarket) the other day and this song came on the radio and in every aisle I went down there was someone singing along. I grew up with this song but it was so cool seeing every age group enjoying it. Ps. You should watch Benny & Joon! Brilliant movie! That’s the movie shown in the music clip. 💖
Hey Guys. You HAVE to react to Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. Lot's of horns, lots of drums and great music and fun. "Conga," "Get On Your Feet," and "The Rhythm is Gonna Get You." Great VIBE.
@@patverum9051 Indeed. We once had a British technician over on an assignment. At the time we also had an American lady working in our team. When she was introduced to the British guest she was inquiring to where his accent came from. He said "Well, I am from the UK and I speak English." "Oh, so do I" replied the American co-worker with a grin on her face. To which the British guy replied "Nah. You don't." She was not amused.
@@suprchickn7745 For now. Slowly but surely TV, movies, and the Internet are kind of homogenizing a lot of it. Like you'll still here southern accents or midwestern accents but I recently moved from California to Texas and it's remarkable to me how many people I've met who were born here and sound just like the people I just moved away from.
But that's not what people mean when they question whether someone has an accent. They mean an accent relative to their own. If an American is asking their American spouse whther someone has an accent it's implied they mean an accent that isn't vanilla American.
And just when I thought couldn't love this channel anymore, we get a reaction to the Proclaimers. So a quick fact file and some requests. 1) They have strong Scottish Fife* accents which they use frequently in their songs. It really fits with the whole genre of folk rock, which is my favourite style of music. Folk rock tells a story in such a beautiful way. It has so much relatabilty and is often sung among large groups of people. 2) The song is very catchy. So much so that it's a British institution that has become globalised. Everyone in Britain knows that song. It makes people smile and join in, which is what music should do. It's my go-to Karaoke song. 3) Yes, it's a fun song but you're right in identifying their voices as giving a whole lot more. 500 miles is the catchy one that everyone knows. It's at least a 9 out of ten and imo they still have songs that are even better. I suggest you react to: 1) Sunshine on Leith- which has become the best 'soccer' anthem for Hibernian FC 2) Letter from America They are simply amazing! And whilst we're on the subject of Folk Rock, here’s a few suggestions I'm sure you'll love: (Female Friday) Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell Sexuality by Billy Bragg (Has performed alongside the Proclaimers) Graceland by Paul Simon Me and the Farmer by the Housemartins I love your channel so much. Highlight of my day! Xxx * Fife corrected from Edinburgh (Thanks Paul)
One minor correction there bud. That is without any shadow of doubt a FIFE accent not Edinburgh, trust me I'm a fellow Fifer. Their family are from Leith and they're Hibs fans so most folks make that mistake. They were brought up in the wonderfully named village of Auchtermuchty 😃🏴👍🏴😃
@@paulsmith2516 thank you Paul. Happy to be corrected. I've just seen on Wikipedia they grew up in Edinburgh, Cornwall (surprisingly) and then Fife. So a bit of an Edinburgh influence but you're quite right. Paul, am I right in thinking "haver" is Scottish slang that means to babble or talk nonsense?
My Dad is Scottish and he loves this song. Everyone on his side of the family loves it. It is sang at just about every family gathering. They even played it at his wedding.
This song was unknown in North America. When making the movie Benny & Joon the director asked Mary Stuart Masterson to bring some music to play on set that was energetic and that would put her in the right mood for a scene where she's painting. The director liked the song so much that he added it to the film and the band became a hit on this side of the pond.
That was the first time I heard it. My cousin and I stayed through the whole credits to find out who that song was by, and within a week we were hearing it all over the place here in the USA. Still probably my favorite song ever. The more I believe is the other song of theirs that I really like.
Love me some 80's Scottish pop! My favorites: Aztec Camera (Oblivious), Orange Juice (Rip it up), The Watereboys (Whole of the Moon), The Blow Monkeys (Digging Your Scene), Deacon Blue (Real Gone Kid), Lloyd Cole & the Commotions (Perfect Skin), Big County (In a Big Country), The Pastels (Nothing to be Done), and oh so many more! A country of great musicians, and some of best guitarists in the world. ❤
My husband sang this song to me on our first date. It was the song we danced to at our wedding and for every anniversary after. All these years later, I'm so glad it's still bringing people joy!
Thanks! What a great memory! I always heard it on the radio in the car and never knew who sang it. But the chorus part 'I would walk 500 miles' has been in my head since ever!
Very emotional video of thousands of fans singing their song Sunshine on Leith in the stadium after the 2016 Scottish Cup Final. Also there is a movie called Sunshine on Leith in which the only music is the characters breaking in to Proclaimers songs, including "I'm Gonna Be" (500 miles) for the finale
In Scotland, majority of the time (or at or near the close of a party) that involves a DJ, especially at New Year this tune is played. We all gather around in a linked circle and move in and out, (sometimes if it's a birthday the person stands in the middle) we are then primed and ready for Auld Lang Syne if its Hogmanay. Other times at a party, if by that time everyone is mega drunk, we just bounce up and down when the chorus plays. Many a time I've felt as if we are going to go through the floor if it is an event upstairs. There is a newish musical using their music named after one of their songs called 'Sunshind on Leith". It's about two soldiers returning from a tour from Afghanistan, trying to find love, going through family problems and getting back to normality. It's all about love and commitment. The other big song they had was 'Letter from America'.
Letter from America Sunshine on Leith I’m on my Way Are three songs I’d recommend from The Proclaimers. Although I don’t think they made much of an impact on the U.S (other than this song) they have experienced a long career in the U.K. (and are still going strong). They have a very loyal following and are very much loved in their homeland of Scotland.
You can hear a bit of "I'm on my Way" when you're watching "Shrek". Shrek and Donkey are walking to the castle to rescue Fiona and that song is playing. th-cam.com/video/6GcpkbqKWyI/w-d-xo.html
Oh, my. Another great 80s hit from Scottish twins Craig and Charlie Reid. I actually had to look up if they had ANY other hits in the US... and they didn't. They did have a few other bangers, though. "Sunshine on Leith" is a great song. This song (and bits of the video) was in the Johnny Depp movie Benny & Joon.
Love that y'all have started doing some 80's songs, great reaction. Not sure if you've done West End Girls by the Pet Shop Boys yet, if not that's another great 80's tune. Also maybe the best 80's pop song, Amadeus by Falco.
I lived for 36 years in The Dean Village, in the heart of Edinburgh, 10 minutes walk from Princes Street which is the main Street in the city but down a steep hill in a valley under a wide Bridge over a river that runs through Edinburgh. A lot of traffic runs over that bridge coz it's the main route to the North out of town but the noise disappears as soon as you are at the bottom of that hill. A real fairy tale place and as picturesque af and I couldn't believe my luck when I was able to buy a flat (apartment) there. For a while at least one of the brothers lived more or less opposite me. I couldn't tell if I was seeing one brother or both of them at different times and if I did see them together, I didn't know if they both lived there or one was visiting the other. They are completely identical. They look exactly like each other and at the same time like absolutely no-one else. I never spoke to them because we respect people's privacy in Scotland. Nothing to do with the song but hey, I haven't had many chances to boast of brushes with celebrity. 😁 For the record, this is not really my kind of music and I tried hard to dislike it but it's impossible to do.
What? “Fun”? the Proclaimers are a Scots folk rock duo consisting of the twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, and they’ve had more than a couple of BIG hits to their name, including “Letter from America”, produced by none other than Gerry Rafferty, of Baker Street fame, (another one to react to) which reached No. 3 in the U.K. singles chart; the second album, “Sunshine on Leith” spawned FOUR hit singles, this one, the title track “Sunshine on Leith”, “I’m on my Way”, which was very popular in Australia and in the UK (and which you should also cover as a reaction song), and “Then I met you”; Yes they do have a strong Scots accent, being born in Leith, the port town of Edinburgh and brought up in Auchtermuchty, they kept the accent because they sang about local Scots things which they felt would not be well-seen with a fake Anglo-American accent; they’ve produced 11 albums since 1983 and have sold 5 million albums worldwide since then; they are political activists and strong Scottish Nationalists, supporting the Alba Party in Scotland…..
They're Scots, and probably one of the catchiest tunes ever. I'm glad that you mentioned the "Hook". You have to do a reaction to the "Blues Traveler .. The Hook"
Sunshine on Leith is a beautiful ballad of theirs. There is a good TH-cam video of Hibernian football fans singing it after winning a final (they don't win often).
You'll notice clips from the Johnny Depp movie Benny and Joon in the video. This was a favorite song of female lead Mary Stuart Masterson who played it for the producer who then used it for the film! And yes, I thought originally it was just one-singer using special effects!! 🥰
Mary was listening to the band's CD on the set of the movie, and they were unknown at the time. The director put the song in the film and it became a huge hit.
I'M GONNA BE (500 MILES)/The Proclaimers originally charted at #1 in Australia and #11 in the United Kingdom in 1988 and is considered an 80s hit in those countries. In the U.S., it's considered a 90s hit as it was introduced the 1993 movie "Benny And Joon" starring Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson. It charted at #3 (Billboard Hot 100) in 1993. The identical twins are Craig and Charlie Reid from Edinburgh, Scotland.
A great Scottish duo, the twins have many brilliant songs, a couple to listen to are Sunshine on Leith, which has been adopted by Edinburgh football team Hibs, who are from Leith and the Proclaimers ardently support. The other is I'm on my way, another catchy tune.
Wang Chung "Dance Hall Days" "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" Eddie Grant "Electric Avenue" "Romancing The Stone" Alan Parsons Project "Don't Answer Me" "Eye In The Sky"
I have loved this song ever since it came out, and I also really like the movie it was on (Benny & Joon, with Mar Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, and Johnny Depp, which you see clips of on the video). I don't know if The Proclaimers have any other hits (if so, I haven't heard them), but this one is amazing. Since I don't know anything else by them, my recommendation this time is going to be another song with the same kind of feel as this; "Calling You" by Blue October. I am fully confident that you guys will love that one!
Other great hits are I,m on my way, letter from America, over and done with, theres a touch. So many and you would love them all. Greeting from Scotland.
Next, you've GOT to listen to Sunshine On Leith. A wonderful song that is almost the Scottish national hymn, and theme song of a famous soccer team there.
So what were the Proclaimers proclaiming? Well, there's a funny interview they did on the David Letterman show where Letterman is frequently going "What are you guys saying?" but Craig and Charles weren't going to adapt, they spoke Scottish all the way through. That's what they proclaimed: they're Scots and aren't going speak "The Queen's English."
This was the soundtrack to my first year in Nurse Training back in 1988! Being English, not Scottish, none of us knew the verb "to haver", but that didn't deter us from singing it at the tops of our voices at "blue-light nights" and house parties. This is a real blast from the past.
I remember the first time I learned about singers losing their accents. I was a big fan of the band Garbage (still am, actually) and had no idea that Shirley Manson was Scottish. One day I saw an interview with her on probably MTV and as soon as she started talking I was like "What? What the fuck is this? I can't even understand a word she's saying!"
@@chriswhinery925 I think some of it is about distorting vowels to fit the melody. Listen to how ridiculous Jagger's OTT American accent is on Jumpin Jack Flash. Then imagine him trying to fill those melodies with his native twang.
Amongst their most doting fans, one actor named David Tennant, who had the whole Doctor Who cast and crew filmed doing their own cover of '500 Miles' in a finishing up party at the conclusion of his era in the role - including all manner of very alien jives!
So so so many great things about this amazing song! Including the Benny & Joon video. From the beat to the arrangement to the twin brothers' harmonies and Marco polo style of vocalizing. But the thing i like most about it is that it has three full and distinctly different verses and they don't skimp on the choruses either. All just a little bit different and fresh. Fun vibrant instrumentals throughout and a perfect ending. Though I want to listen to it again and again it never makes me feel like it ended too soon as do some other unique and catchy songs. 5 stars
I loved this song when it came out and still do. It is also the favourite band of David Tennant (the 10th Doctor in Doctor Who) and he and the cast and crew did a song as a salute to his time on the show.
Go to most pubs/parties in Australia and this song is a must especially when you’re three parts pissed (Aussie slang for drunk)! EVERYONE knows this one. I’m 50 and my 18 yo has pissed-sung this with hubby and I at a party some 30+ years since it was released! These Scottish twins have some great songs.
Never get tired of this song, just like Marshall on HIMYM, lol! You ought to watch the video of the 10th Doctor (David Tennant) with the Proclaimers and the cast and crew of Doctor Who singing this song and having a hilarious time, lol!
For Female Friday: Ronnie Spector - ‘Be My Baby’ Toni Braxton - ‘Un-Break My Heart’ Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles) - ‘Stay’ Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ Other notables: Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing,’ Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You,’ Kool and The Gang - ‘Celebration,’ Dan Fogelberg - ‘Same Old Lang Syne’ Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father’
Rushed out to by this CD right after their first appearance on American TV.... Late Night with David Letterman. Was a huge fan, bought every album and seen them live for first time just a few years ago. Such unique talents.
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40 years later and the twins from Scotland still have one of the most iconic 80's songs
Not Twin Peaks----Twin Picts!
I had to laugh as Amber and Rob are talking about a second dude and don’t get there twins and they are Scottish, the only time I rarely claim my Scottish ancestry over my Danish Viking ancestry, considering we raped and pillaged the Scots for hundreds of years on Viking crusades, I consider myself a full Dane even though my mother heartily disagrees🤣. Both sides run true in my veins. I always liked the song “Irish girls are pretty”, because they are. 🤘
omg I feel so silly...I thought it was one guy
This is so crazy 🤯😱 th-cam.com/video/YyF6ltetvnM/w-d-xo.html
I was just gonna say that.... :)
They sing in their native Scottish accent and are proud of it!
Their record company wanted them to sing in a more “American” style voice, but they refused to do so.
I’m glad they did, they would have lost their originality!
Though it’s interesting that their accent is slightly softened when singing, it comes out much stronger when they talk normally!
They wrote a song about it and its off their first album.
The track is called “Throw the R away”
The whole “Sunshine On Leith” album is pretty much flawless, there’s only one weak track on it (Come On Nature).
Try “Letter From America” (Band Version) and “Make My Heart Fly” (Band Version) for a slight variation from the Reid brothers.
As an American, I say GOOD. It sounds so good as is.
First saw them on Saturday night live years ago ,they played throw the r away ,just amazing albums ,need to play more proclaimers and Must play Sunshine on Leith amazing track ,well most are
As a Scot, I’m so glad you’ve got round to reacting to the Proclaimers! 😊🏴
I agree! Now it's time for some Jesus and Mary Chain (featuring another pair of Scots brothers)
I am half Scottish, I agree!!
I quit my job of 2 years recently to smoke weed on my TH-cam channel full time lmao🧐
I love how you can hear their Scottish accent. I'm also half Scottish.
@@stuarthamilton211 I’m a 1/3 Scottish. Some day I’ll go over and visit the Isle of Skye where my ancestors are mostly from
As a Scotsman I can attest to the fact that this song is an absolute stick-on to be played at any Scottish wedding (the party not the ceremony) and you can guarantee that EVERYONE gets thoroughly involved in the ‘da-da-dat-dah’ bit !!! Great song choice whoever put this one forward 🙂
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I've always loved the fact that they didn't adopt an American accent like most British bands. I'm English but I'm proud of these guys for singing in their native accent.
These guys and Herman's Hermits, that's about it, LOL....My family is Scot-Irish, Appalachia. My Grandmother told me about the men wearing kilts on holidays, in MISSOURI....
@@johnathandavis3693 David Bowie (mostly), Pulp. Sex Pistols. The Clash, Blur, Arctic Monkeys, Catatonia, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Smiths, The Undertones, Buzzcocks, Cardiacs, Ian Dury, Madness, etc etc
As an American, I can only say the delightful Scottish accents are at least half the fun of this song.
Their record producer wanted them to drop their accent, but they refused.
They are not British but Scottish
Another vote for 'Sunshine on Leith'...A song that always moves me to tears.
Letter From America too.
This one must be played at every single party and function in Scotland without a doubt. One of those that never leaves the DJ’s playlist.
Yessssss gets everyone singing
Depends on whose party
It’s still big in the States for a party playlist. It’s just a fun and great song.
Twin brothers Charlie & Craig Reid, still going to this day. Proud Scots whose accents come through so strongly. Brilliant
As Americans, you guys should check out “Letter From America” by The Proclaimers. That ‘accent’ you hear is Scottish, unmistakably.
One thoosand percent.
Seen it. A pretty good and funny movie.
Thank you, I came to the comments specifically for the recommendations because they were such a one-hit-wonder on US radio when I was growing up.
Letter from America is about the Highlands Clearances. Important one to us Highlanders.
Sunshine on Leith , another of theirs worth checking out , they Hale from Edinburgh and are twins
Congratulations. You’ve walked into every pub in Scotland at closing time.
Low key, "Benny and Joon" is Johnny Depp's best role.
Indeed
Agreed
It's a fabulous movie from an age where Johnny Depp was loveable. They should absolutely watch it.
I agree
My favorite movie!
One of the few Scots bands that actually sing in their own Scottish words and accent :)
The song always brings to mind the fun movie Benny and June starring Johnny Depp. Another Scottish band that was big in the 70s is the band Bay City Rollers " Saturday Night" S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night!
Don't forget Roller Coaster of Love!
I love Benny and Joon, it was the first time I'd ever heard this song and fell in love (with both the song and Johnny Depp 😂)
did you use to do that kind of stuff in school... ..... No I use to get kicked out of school for doing that stuff :P
And now I must watch So I Married an Axe Murderer. ;)
They're twins from Scotland.
Their other big hit was Letter From America.
That shows off their voices better in my opinion.
The Proclaimers are from Scotland. When an English record producer suggested they try to lose their accents when they sing, they wrote the song "Throw the 'R' Away". They are essentially a one-hit wonder in the US, but have many hits in the UK: "Letter from America", "Sunshine on Leith", "I'm On My Way" (which was in the movie Shrek), "What Makes You Cry", "Let's Get Married" and my favorite "Don't Turn Out Like Your Mother" (if you react to that one, be sure to listen to the very end)
My favourite is "Cap in hand"
The Proclaimers entire album, "Sunshine On Leith" from 1989 where this song originates, is a masterpiece! This album was their breakthrough.
I completely agree with you. Not a weak song on that album.
Hibs supporters singing Sunshine on Leith too!!
Sunshine On Leith (the album) was in my CD holder in my car for decades because it was such great road trip music. Completely recommend the songs "I'm On My Way" (used in Shrek) and "Sunshine On Leith" for reactions, too.
In my 50+ years, there have only been three albums where I have loved every single song. This was the first one.
Put in Hibernian Supporters singing Sunshine On Leith after their first Trophy in 125 years is fantastic :)
OK folks, here's the lowdown on THE PROCLAIMERS from a Scotsman, twins CRAIG AND CHARLIE REID are from Edinburgh in Scotland are famed for singing in their own accents, this song is sung at festivals everywhere and is considered an anthem. I want to recommend a true love song from them called SUNSHINE ON LEITH, Leith is the part of Edinburgh where the lads were born. Take care everybody.
They are excellent singers too, their song, 'Sunshine on Lieth' shows that really well.
Also, the accent is Scottish, they come from the northern end of Scotland.
No, they originally came from Edinburgh, which is the middle end of Scotland.
*Leith
Born in Leith (Edinburgh) brought up in Auchtermuchty (Fife) which I definitely wouldn't put as Northern Scotland (neither does a map).
I agree. Sunshine on Lieth is beautiful
@@donaldb1 I once got a ride from an Edinburgh driver. We were almost to Glasgow before I realized he was speaking English.
This song was played at my cousin's funeral. She loved this so much everyone knew she would be happy that it was used to demonstrate her unique personality to everyone in attendance. They sound like they have a Scottish accent. Cheers from Canada
At my mom's funeral we played If I Ever Leave This World Alive,by Floggin Molly!!!! IT was perfect!!!
Aye mate they're scots
They are Scottish brothers!! Hello from Scotland! Love you guys x
A Scottish girl named Heather? Who would have thought?😅😅😅
They are actually identical twins...
"is that an accent?" Absolutely it's an accent! That's a Scottish accent he's got there. Haven't you heard one before? 🤣🤭🏴
Try the Scottish band Big Country. I suggest the songs "Thirteen Valleys", "Look Away", "In a Big Country", "Fields of Fire", and "One Great Thing".
Big Country was so good!
Absolutely Richard. My idols my hometown heroes and my friends. I could list songs from them all night to check out but that is a brilliant place to start.
Absolutely!!! My favorite band of all time.
I love their song "I Walk The Hill" too
I was introduced to Big Country by my step-dad when I was about 17. Ended up copying all of his albums to my iTunes! Saw them live for the first (and unfortunately last, with Stuart) time at Barrowland in Glasgow on The Final Fling Tour.
I'd definitely add 'Lost Patrol' and 'John Wayne's Dream', but there's honestly so much good stuff for them to check out!
It’s the proclaimers it’s them! Craig and Charlie Reid twin brothers originally from Edinburgh Scotland. A great song to sing when you’ve had a couple. Being such a catchy and popular song it’s amazing that it only made number 11 UK when it first came out in 88 but went on to be number one in several countries around the world Eg Australia and New Zealand. and eventually made number three on billboard usa in 1993. It is a staple of their catalogue. And they have said it earns five times more money than all their other songs together. It must feel so great to know that you have written a song that everybody loves and jumps around to
They are actually from a Fife town called Auchtermuchty
@Arianne Iannetta I think that because they're Hibs supporters people overlook the fact that they're Fifers.
I remember this song when it came out....That darn tune was a real earworm...I'd shout it out on loud trips from time to time LOL
It’s not really a road trip unless you belt this song out at some point!
Thankyou guys !!- from Edinburgh , Scotland- a small nation , but a great one !!!! XXX
I was at Woolies (Australian 🇦🇺 supermarket) the other day and this song came on the radio and in every aisle I went down there was someone singing along. I grew up with this song but it was so cool seeing every age group enjoying it.
Ps. You should watch Benny & Joon! Brilliant movie! That’s the movie shown in the music clip. 💖
Yep. In New Zealand if you don't know the words to this song people would be shocked.
Love it!👌🏼😂😂
Scotsmen. Love the sound and their vocal ability.
You've just made your Scottish viewers very happy. Especially Hibs fans 🙂
The twins what can you say as good if not better live than in the studio. One voice compliments the other the unbelievably tight harmonies are class
That's a Scottish accent! One of my all time favorite bands. What a love song this is.
Y’all need to watch the live version. The crowd shows all the excitement of those of us who love this song and these amazing Scottish brothers.
I've heard this song a million times and never knew the artist.
This is just a fun song.
This song will get stuck in your head forever. Such an awesome love song with a unique feel!
Hey Guys. You HAVE to react to Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. Lot's of horns, lots of drums and great music and fun. "Conga," "Get On Your Feet," and "The Rhythm is Gonna Get You." Great VIBE.
I love her ballads too.
"Words Get in the Way"
"Anything for You"
"Don't Wanna Lose You"
Definitely try "Bad Boy" by Miami Sound Machine as well. Catchy beat and vocals.
I was obsessed with the Proclaimers when this album came out-I listened to it constantly-it’s a GREAT album.
Every time I hear this song all I can picture is Johnny Depp chasing a hat and playing with rolls on forks
Exactly!
Yes ! Classic Charlie Chaplin
Great movie
Love that movie! This song fit it perfectly!
My mom loved the move Benny & Joon, although she could never remember the name of it and always called it "I Love You Joony Moon".
Scottish folk music at its best.
I will never forget hearing this song on the movie Benny and June. Instant hit!
"Is that an accent?" Everyone has an accent, even you. In this case, the accent you're hearing from The Proclaimers is Scots.
Funny enough most Americans think that everyone else has an accent, but not THEM??
@@patverum9051 Indeed. We once had a British technician over on an assignment. At the time we also had an American lady working in our team. When she was introduced to the British guest she was inquiring to where his accent came from. He said "Well, I am from the UK and I speak English."
"Oh, so do I" replied the American co-worker with a grin on her face. To which the British guy replied "Nah. You don't."
She was not amused.
There is definitely an American accent and there are hundreds of variations.
@@suprchickn7745 For now. Slowly but surely TV, movies, and the Internet are kind of homogenizing a lot of it. Like you'll still here southern accents or midwestern accents but I recently moved from California to Texas and it's remarkable to me how many people I've met who were born here and sound just like the people I just moved away from.
But that's not what people mean when they question whether someone has an accent. They mean an accent relative to their own. If an American is asking their American spouse whther someone has an accent it's implied they mean an accent that isn't vanilla American.
That is a Scot accent! 🏴. The entire album Sunshine on Leigh is amazing, but definitely Sean is excellent for the harmonies.
Who is Sean?
It's a great song!
Leith
Sean? Craig and Charlie iirc
@@taniaPBear Charlie's son (the guitarist)
This song is so catchy. Every time this song is played at any party or club people can’t help singing and dancing to it.
It's the wonderful Scottish accent you can hear... Brilliant Proclaimers. "I'm on my way" is a great song too.
Such a massively romantic song without being sentimental- so positive!
And just when I thought couldn't love this channel anymore, we get a reaction to the Proclaimers. So a quick fact file and some requests.
1) They have strong Scottish Fife* accents which they use frequently in their songs. It really fits with the whole genre of folk rock, which is my favourite style of music. Folk rock tells a story in such a beautiful way. It has so much relatabilty and is often sung among large groups of people.
2) The song is very catchy. So much so that it's a British institution that has become globalised. Everyone in Britain knows that song. It makes people smile and join in, which is what music should do. It's my go-to Karaoke song.
3) Yes, it's a fun song but you're right in identifying their voices as giving a whole lot more. 500 miles is the catchy one that everyone knows. It's at least a 9 out of ten and imo they still have songs that are even better.
I suggest you react to:
1) Sunshine on Leith- which has become the best 'soccer' anthem for Hibernian FC
2) Letter from America
They are simply amazing!
And whilst we're on the subject of Folk Rock, here’s a few suggestions I'm sure you'll love:
(Female Friday) Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell
Sexuality by Billy Bragg (Has performed alongside the Proclaimers)
Graceland by Paul Simon
Me and the Farmer by the Housemartins
I love your channel so much. Highlight of my day! Xxx
* Fife corrected from Edinburgh (Thanks Paul)
One minor correction there bud. That is without any shadow of doubt a FIFE accent not Edinburgh, trust me I'm a fellow Fifer. Their family are from Leith and they're Hibs fans so most folks make that mistake. They were brought up in the wonderfully named village of Auchtermuchty 😃🏴👍🏴😃
@@paulsmith2516 thank you Paul. Happy to be corrected. I've just seen on Wikipedia they grew up in Edinburgh, Cornwall (surprisingly) and then Fife. So a bit of an Edinburgh influence but you're quite right. Paul, am I right in thinking "haver" is Scottish slang that means to babble or talk nonsense?
@@jakeratcliff9926 It does indeed, means to waffle or babble 😃
My Dad is Scottish and he loves this song. Everyone on his side of the family loves it. It is sang at just about every family gathering. They even played it at his wedding.
This song was unknown in North America. When making the movie Benny & Joon the director asked Mary Stuart Masterson to bring some music to play on set that was energetic and that would put her in the right mood for a scene where she's painting. The director liked the song so much that he added it to the film and the band became a hit on this side of the pond.
And it effectively saved the band - they were almost washed up and this gave them a massive boost
That was the first time I heard it. My cousin and I stayed through the whole credits to find out who that song was by, and within a week we were hearing it all over the place here in the USA. Still probably my favorite song ever. The more I believe is the other song of theirs that I really like.
Oh wow…… never knew who sang this song 🎧…. Thanks for doin this one an to learn they’re from Scotland 🏴 excellent
Love me some 80's Scottish pop! My favorites: Aztec Camera (Oblivious), Orange Juice (Rip it up), The Watereboys (Whole of the Moon), The Blow Monkeys (Digging Your Scene), Deacon Blue (Real Gone Kid), Lloyd Cole & the Commotions (Perfect Skin), Big County (In a Big Country), The Pastels (Nothing to be Done), and oh so many more! A country of great musicians, and some of best guitarists in the world. ❤
oh, I loved those Waterboys, Lloyd Cole and Big Country songs.
Waterboys are one of my favourites 😍
Ah, The Waterboys. To this day the beauty of A Church Not Made With Hands still gets me teared up. ❤
The Waterboys❣🎶
Wow, that's some list- next time "Famous Scottish Hits of the 80's" comes up at my local trivia night I got it covered!
My husband sang this song to me on our first date. It was the song we danced to at our wedding and for every anniversary after. All these years later, I'm so glad it's still bringing people joy!
Yall are killing my brain with these songs that will stay in my head for days. Love the 80s.
This is played at almost every wedding reception ever in the UK LOL
Very definitely Scottish boys. "I'm on my way from Misery to Happiness" is another very famous song of The Proclaimers.
This is one of the happiest songs ever written.
Can't help but smile when its played.
Love this song. I would click 500 times just to be this close to you.
Thanks! What a great memory! I always heard it on the radio in the car and never knew who sang it. But the chorus part 'I would walk 500 miles' has been in my head since ever!
Very emotional video of thousands of fans singing their song Sunshine on Leith in the stadium after the 2016 Scottish Cup Final. Also there is a movie called Sunshine on Leith in which the only music is the characters breaking in to Proclaimers songs, including "I'm Gonna Be" (500 miles) for the finale
In Scotland, majority of the time (or at or near the close of a party) that involves a DJ, especially at New Year this tune is played.
We all gather around in a linked circle and move in and out, (sometimes if it's a birthday the person stands in the middle) we are then primed and ready for Auld Lang Syne if its Hogmanay. Other times at a party, if by that time everyone is mega drunk, we just bounce up and down when the chorus plays. Many a time I've felt as if we are going to go through the floor if it is an event upstairs.
There is a newish musical using their music named after one of their songs called 'Sunshind on Leith". It's about two soldiers returning from a tour from Afghanistan, trying to find love, going through family problems and getting back to normality. It's all about love and commitment.
The other big song they had was 'Letter from America'.
Letter from America
Sunshine on Leith
I’m on my Way
Are three songs I’d recommend from The Proclaimers. Although I don’t think they made much of an impact on the U.S (other than this song) they have experienced a long career in the U.K. (and are still going strong). They have a very loyal following and are very much loved in their homeland of Scotland.
You can hear a bit of "I'm on my Way" when you're watching "Shrek".
Shrek and Donkey are walking to the castle to rescue Fiona and that song is playing.
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Sunshine on Leith and Letter From America are two of their other great tracks. You guys should really try them.
You beat me to it. Letter from America and Sunshine on Leith are two songs I much prefer than 500 miles.
One of my favorite songs ever! Great harmony.
Oh, my. Another great 80s hit from Scottish twins Craig and Charlie Reid. I actually had to look up if they had ANY other hits in the US... and they didn't. They did have a few other bangers, though. "Sunshine on Leith" is a great song. This song (and bits of the video) was in the Johnny Depp movie Benny & Joon.
"I'm On My Way" was used in the movie Shrek though.
They sang I'm On My Way in Shrek'
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I love this song. It is so hard not to love it.
Love that y'all have started doing some 80's songs, great reaction. Not sure if you've done West End Girls by the Pet Shop Boys yet, if not that's another great 80's tune. Also maybe the best 80's pop song, Amadeus by Falco.
Nothing like the Scottish brogue. Lovely!
Ahhhh what a memorable tune.
The 80's were surely a mish mash of fashion,music and trends.
The concert version years later with the whole crowd singing along on the chorus is amazing.
I lived for 36 years in The Dean Village, in the heart of Edinburgh, 10 minutes walk from Princes Street which is the main Street in the city but down a steep hill in a valley under a wide Bridge over a river that runs through Edinburgh. A lot of traffic runs over that bridge coz it's the main route to the North out of town but the noise disappears as soon as you are at the bottom of that hill. A real fairy tale place and as picturesque af and I couldn't believe my luck when I was able to buy a flat (apartment) there. For a while at least one of the brothers lived more or less opposite me. I couldn't tell if I was seeing one brother or both of them at different times and if I did see them together, I didn't know if they both lived there or one was visiting the other. They are completely identical. They look exactly like each other and at the same time like absolutely no-one else. I never spoke to them because we respect people's privacy in Scotland. Nothing to do with the song but hey, I haven't had many chances to boast of brushes with celebrity. 😁 For the record, this is not really my kind of music and I tried hard to dislike it but it's impossible to do.
What? “Fun”? the Proclaimers are a Scots folk rock duo consisting of the twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, and they’ve had more than a couple of BIG hits to their name, including “Letter from America”, produced by none other than Gerry Rafferty, of Baker Street fame, (another one to react to) which reached No. 3 in the U.K. singles chart; the second album, “Sunshine on Leith” spawned FOUR hit singles, this one, the title track “Sunshine on Leith”, “I’m on my Way”, which was very popular in Australia and in the UK (and which you should also cover as a reaction song), and “Then I met you”;
Yes they do have a strong Scots accent, being born in Leith, the port town of Edinburgh and brought up in Auchtermuchty, they kept the accent because they sang about local Scots things which they felt would not be well-seen with a fake Anglo-American accent; they’ve produced 11 albums since 1983 and have sold 5 million albums worldwide since then; they are political activists and strong Scottish Nationalists, supporting the Alba Party in Scotland…..
I used to listen to this song so often! Love it. The band is Scottish!
They're Scots, and probably one of the catchiest tunes ever. I'm glad that you mentioned the "Hook". You have to do a reaction to the "Blues Traveler .. The Hook"
Scottish rock duo…very heavy accent in their voice. Loved it because it was so different 👍 great choice 👍
Sunshine on Leith is a beautiful ballad of theirs. There is a good TH-cam video of Hibernian football fans singing it after winning a final (they don't win often).
When they sing this live, the crowd goes wild
You'll notice clips from the Johnny Depp movie Benny and Joon in the video. This was a favorite song of female lead Mary Stuart Masterson who played it for the producer who then used it for the film! And yes, I thought originally it was just one-singer using special effects!! 🥰
Song was huge! Watch Benny & Joon, starring Mary Stuart Masterson and Johnny Depp.
Classic!!!! Right up there with Some Kind Of Wonderful and Love Actually for just bumming out relaxing weekend movies.
Mary was listening to the band's CD on the set of the movie, and they were unknown at the time. The director put the song in the film and it became a huge hit.
Benny & Joon
@@notwokevikingrules401 thanks!
And Aidan Quinn!
Sunshine on Leith is beautiful and always brings a tear to my eye...
A song with real Scottish accents!
The accent is Scottish. It’s pretty distinctive; I’m surprised you couldn’t recognize it from the way they say “when I go out”.
This song is heard at every party and wedding in the UK. .Real feel good song from the Scottish twins.
I'M GONNA BE (500 MILES)/The Proclaimers originally charted at #1 in Australia and #11 in the United Kingdom in 1988 and is considered an 80s hit in those countries. In the U.S., it's considered a 90s hit as it was introduced the 1993 movie "Benny And Joon" starring Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson. It charted at #3 (Billboard Hot 100) in 1993. The identical twins are Craig and Charlie Reid from Edinburgh, Scotland.
They are Scottish and both have a heavy accent...Craig and Charlie Reid [twin brothers] this song is often identified as "I Would Walk 500 Miles"
A great Scottish duo, the twins have many brilliant songs, a couple to listen to are Sunshine on Leith, which has been adopted by Edinburgh football team Hibs, who are from Leith and the Proclaimers ardently support. The other is I'm on my way, another catchy tune.
Wang Chung "Dance Hall Days" "Everybody Have Fun Tonight"
Eddie Grant "Electric Avenue" "Romancing The Stone"
Alan Parsons Project "Don't Answer Me" "Eye In The Sky"
So many years later and people still march on the spot singing loudly whenever this gets played in the pub or at weddings.
I have loved this song ever since it came out, and I also really like the movie it was on (Benny & Joon, with Mar Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, and Johnny Depp, which you see clips of on the video). I don't know if The Proclaimers have any other hits (if so, I haven't heard them), but this one is amazing. Since I don't know anything else by them, my recommendation this time is going to be another song with the same kind of feel as this; "Calling You" by Blue October. I am fully confident that you guys will love that one!
Other great hits are I,m on my way, letter from America, over and done with, theres a touch. So many and you would love them all. Greeting from Scotland.
Next, you've GOT to listen to Sunshine On Leith. A wonderful song that is almost the Scottish national hymn, and theme song of a famous soccer team there.
So what were the Proclaimers proclaiming?
Well, there's a funny interview they did on the David Letterman show where Letterman is frequently going "What are you guys saying?" but Craig and Charles weren't going to adapt, they spoke Scottish all the way through.
That's what they proclaimed: they're Scots and aren't going speak "The Queen's English."
This was the soundtrack to my first year in Nurse Training back in 1988! Being English, not Scottish, none of us knew the verb "to haver", but that didn't deter us from singing it at the tops of our voices at "blue-light nights" and house parties. This is a real blast from the past.
I absolutely HAVE to try the accent out every time I sing this song.
This was a staple of 80s discos. A true 80s banger. Thanks for the reaction.
Most people who sing will loss their accents but these Scottish guys definitely do not loss that wonderful Scottish accent...
With all due respect, it's "lose" :)
I remember the first time I learned about singers losing their accents. I was a big fan of the band Garbage (still am, actually) and had no idea that Shirley Manson was Scottish. One day I saw an interview with her on probably MTV and as soon as she started talking I was like "What? What the fuck is this? I can't even understand a word she's saying!"
@@chriswhinery925 I think some of it is about distorting vowels to fit the melody. Listen to how ridiculous Jagger's OTT American accent is on Jumpin Jack Flash. Then imagine him trying to fill those melodies with his native twang.
@@chriswhinery925 lol, so true, I guess I realized it back in the late 70's with all the British rock bands of the day, its crazy....lol
Amongst their most doting fans, one actor named David Tennant, who had the whole Doctor Who cast and crew filmed doing their own cover of '500 Miles' in a finishing up party at the conclusion of his era in the role - including all manner of very alien jives!
DA-DA-LA-DAAAH!!
These Scottish twins go off!
The other must do for these guys, is -
'I'm on my way'
Great reaction guys!
You would not believe the reaction from people on a dance floor when this record starts, especially at Christmas parties!
So so so many great things about this amazing song! Including the Benny & Joon video. From the beat to the arrangement to the twin brothers' harmonies and Marco polo style of vocalizing. But the thing i like most about it is that it has three full and distinctly different verses and they don't skimp on the choruses either. All just a little bit different and fresh. Fun vibrant instrumentals throughout and a perfect ending. Though I want to listen to it again and again it never makes me feel like it ended too soon as do some other unique and catchy songs. 5 stars
I loved this song when it came out and still do. It is also the favourite band of David Tennant (the 10th Doctor in Doctor Who) and he and the cast and crew did a song as a salute to his time on the show.
Go to most pubs/parties in Australia and this song is a must especially when you’re three parts pissed (Aussie slang for drunk)! EVERYONE knows this one. I’m 50 and my 18 yo has pissed-sung this with hubby and I at a party some 30+ years since it was released! These Scottish twins have some great songs.
On ya Susan, I’ve got the exact same story as ya. You can tell your a true blue Aussie🇦🇺👍
This made my day. Love Love this song 🎵. Great dancing song
Never get tired of this song, just like Marshall on HIMYM, lol! You ought to watch the video of the 10th Doctor (David Tennant) with the Proclaimers and the cast and crew of Doctor Who singing this song and having a hilarious time, lol!
This is my favorite song!! Thank ya'll for doing this one.
For Female Friday:
Ronnie Spector - ‘Be My Baby’
Toni Braxton - ‘Un-Break My Heart’
Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles) - ‘Stay’
Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’
Other notables:
Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing,’
Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You,’
Kool and The Gang - ‘Celebration,’
Dan Fogelberg - ‘Same Old Lang Syne’
Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father’
Toni Braxton. One of the best R&B singers of the 90’s.
Sugarland has It Happens. No one reacts to it. But everyone does this suggestion.
Bikini Kill "Rebel Girl"
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Rushed out to by this CD right after their first appearance on American TV.... Late Night with David Letterman. Was a huge fan, bought every album and seen them live for first time just a few years ago. Such unique talents.