Did you know this song was originally released in January 1983, but peaked at only No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, 5 years later it was re-released, and it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
Freddie Curci is the singer here guys. I believe he held the record for longest held note until recent. Amber's reaction in the closing seconds speaks volumes. Great reaction guys!
The best part is he did it as a goof. The keyboardist was supposed to play him out and waited as like a prank, so Frank just held it to prank him back and they just went with it.
On 4 February 1989, Canadian band Sheriff climbed to No.1 on the US Billboard 100 with the soft-rock ballad “When I’m with You”, which features a note timed at 19.3 seconds. Lead singer Federico “Freddy” Curci performed the soaring vocal - starting at 3 minutes 26 seconds - on the recording.
Oh gosh!!! I'm 53 years old and this takes me to high school, drinking Bartles & James wine coolers on the beach, enjoying a bonfire... You both do a wonderful job. Keep it up.😊
Freddy Curci is vocalist. He and lead guitarist Steve DeMarchi (who eventually became a touring musician with Delores O’Riordan of The Cranberries), formed group Alias in late 80’s. Their members consisted of 3 former Heart band members. More Than Words Can Say was huge hit and you couldn’t get away from it back then. Glad you watched live performance of this great song. Freddy holds world record for longest closing note in a song.
Great song, one I grew up listening in the 80s. My sister called me last year as she and her husband were trying to think of this song, she said to him, my sister will know who sings it and the name of it, all she could recall was there was a really long note at the end. I immediately told her the title and artist lol, she was floored but knew I would know lol...
@@sallyphillips9175 correct, but I was responding to the op who stated that they were glad they watched the live performance. It wasn’t live. This is the live performance of that video. th-cam.com/video/WKGYYWBgXrc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LYNXlInNiCd6mLsF
Oh my gosh, I haven't heard this song in SO long, but I'm immediately transported back to 9th grade, waiting for the boy I had a crush on to ask me to slow dance. Ahhhh.....the 80s. And yes, that was absolutely a real note! Haha!
The song “When I’m With You” by the Canadian band SHERIFF is one of the most beautiful romantic ballads of all time! The song was released in January 1983 in Canada as the second single from their debut album SHERIFF. It quickly went Top 10 in Canada in 1983, but it didn't do as well in the US at the same time. The song later reached number one in the United States alone in 1989, four years after the band broke up in 1985. This song is also notable for being one of the few number one hits not to have a promotional video during the MTV era. Additionally, it is noted for vocalist Freddy Curci holding the final note for 19.3 seconds, making it the longest note for a male pop singer. The song reached number eight on the RPM chart in Canada in January 1983, the band's homeland, where it was their biggest hit. In the United States, it entered the Billboard Hot 100 on May 14, 1983 and peaked at number 61 a few weeks later. Some time later, disappointed and frustrated by their continued lack of international success, the band broke up. However, 5 years later, in November 1988, Brian Philips, Program Director for KDWB in Minneapolis and WKTI in Milwaukee started playing the song, and eventually other American radio stations followed suit. This encouraged Capitol Records to re-release the song as a single. On February 4, 1989, the song finally reached number one in the United States. At that time, former SHERIFF members keyboardist Arnold Lanni and bassist Wolf Hassell formed a duo called Frozen Ghost, and refused to form the group again. SHERIFF lead vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi, who worked as couriers in the interim, got together and formed the super band ALIAS, along with former HEART band members Roger Fisher (guitar), Steve Fossen (bass ) and Mike Derosier (drums), and achieved success in 1990 with their first album called ALIAS with "More Than Words Can Say" reaching #2. However, in 1991, with the arrival of a new musical style called "grunge", and the second album already ready, the label demanded a change in the style of their songs. They refused and ended up losing the contract, which caused the end of the band. Vocalist Freddy Curci himself revealed in an interview about the separation of the members: “ALIAS never broke up. The music has changed. We couldn't get our music out there. No one wanted to hear more. Grunge was all the rage and, you know what, that's okay, because music has to do that. Need to change all the time. That's how it stays new. ALIAS is still Steve and me. ALIAS will always be Steve and me. Steve and I will make an album tomorrow if the fans need it.” In January 2009, finally, ALIAS announced the release of their long-awaited second album. This album, aptly titled “Never Say Never”, was recorded in 1992 and was intended to follow up the highly touted debut album, but due to the rapidly evolving music scene of that era, where grunge was on the rise and metal was fading out, it was never released. Some of the songs from this album were re-recorded and appeared on vocalist Freddy Curci's solo album "Dreamer's Road", however, many tracks remained unreleased until 2009.
Such a shame! All this time we had to wait for ALIAS to be relevant, while we suffered through these shitty grunge bands that would MOAN their music and could not hold a tune to save their lives! SMH!
One of the best wedding and/or baby-making songs in History! Beautiful song. And as others have mentioned Freddie is in the record books for that finally note.
One of my All Time Favorite Soft Rock Ballads, Hands Down! Yes, he's the real deal! I'm so glad you played and reacted to this one! Astonishing Vocals for sure!
Riiiiiiight? That last note is insane! Just when you think his notes can't get any better, the last parts of the song, and especially that last note, are incredible! Every girl's dream, or at least THIS girl's dream, was to have someone feel like this for me and slow dance with me to it. 😂 That was true when it came out, and it's still true today! Ha! I can never get sick of this song. It still moves me.
Interesting fact was that this song was released in 1982 and was a top 10 hit in Canada but did not become a hit in the US until 6 years later in 1989 after a DJ in Minnesota started playing it and then other stations around the US followed sending it to #1 on the charts. By this time the band had split a few years before this but some of the band members (including the lead singer Freddy Curci) re-formed a band called Alias. Under that band name they had a hit called "More Than Words Can Say" that became a hit a year after this song. Freddy held the record for the longest note held...he said he was waiting for the producer to motion to cut off. This is one of my all time fav songs!!
This band broke up in 1983, and two of the guys formed a different band. In 1988, a Las Vegas station started playing this song, and other radio stations followed. They couldn't believe they were going to have a hit with a song from their band that was defunct for 5+ years. It went to #1 in early 1989!
Boy, don't I remember that. My senior year in high school and kids singing this in the cafeteria at lunchtime (right before the food fights...lol). Good times.
Not exactly correct. This song was a hit right across Canada when it was released in 1983 but only saw minor success in the US. What you're describing is the 6 year delay in this song achieving the same success in the US.
@@GoWestYoungMan When someone told them they were about to have a big hit in the USA, they thought it was a song from their band at that time, Frozen Ghost. They were shocked to find out it was the Sheriff song. It wasn't planned by them or the record label. It literally happened because a DJ started playing it & it caught on.
Sheriff was a pop-rock group from Toronto who had one-hit in the U.S.: "When I'm With You" which charted twice on the Billboard Hot 100. The first charting was in 1983 when it peaked @ #61 after 7 weeks on the chart. But in Nov. 1988, it re-entered the Hot 100 [due to some midwestern DJs playing it on the radio & Capitol Records re-released the single.] This time "WIWY" did the seemingly impossible-- on Feb.4 1989, it hit #1! Sheriff had already disbanded in 1985.
Freddie Curci made the Guiness Book of World Records for that note. He practiced by holding his breath under water for long periods of time. He held that note for over 19 seconds as a joke, but they used it.
This has always been one of my favorite ballads, the lead singer has such a gorgeous voice and I also love that amazing ending holding that note out for so long!🔥🔥 Great song to react to!!❤❤
Thanks for your reaction! Lead singer, Freddy Curci, was in the Guinness Book Of World records for longest note held in a pop song. I don't know why he did not get the recognition he deserved in the US but he and this song were popular in Canada where he was born and raised and often a wedding song in the 80's in Canada. He was a good song writer and did some songs in the Lifetime series "Army Wives".
This song in particular became a huge hit in the U.S. But only upon re-release. Sometimes we need a second listen (and a few years) just to be sure. lol
Great, great song! So beautiful! It was originally released in the US in January 1983. It peaked at No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. I don’t even remember it from 1983. However, it was RE-released in 1988, and it then hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Amazing. 1988 is actually when I remembered it from. ❤
Sheriff was a cool Canadian band from the very early 80s. I actually had this on cassette back in those ancient times. The blond guy on the right went on to form a band called Frozen Ghost in the late 80s as well with some great songs. The story goes that back in the late 90s? some DJ in the Carolina's played this song late one night, and the girls went crazy. Apparently the writer make something like 800K from the royalties
Did you know this song was originally released in January 1983, but peaked at only No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, 5 years later it was re-released, and it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
Love your channel guys!! Ok, so I'm going to show my age....I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in the 70s and 80s and there was a Roller Skating Rink near my house. Back then, they had a DJ in a raised booth in the rink. This particular DJ would play this song when it was a "couple's skate." I would grab this girl I liked and we would skate together to this song. She could skate backwards, so we looked pretty cool! We were crushing on each other (was pretty innocent) but good times and great memories! Long live the children of the 80's!!!
I bought this album (via cassette tape) and Wrough & Wready by Wrabit (also a Canadian band) with one of my first ever paychecks in 1982. When I hear it now I feel butterflies like I did at 16, hanging out with the first boy I really, really liked, my first love. I cried many tears, curled up on my bed, listening to this song/album after we broke up. It was one of ‘our’ songs and I tortured myself by playing it (and several other love songs) over and over.
Thank you so much for appreciating our music which we are happy to share with you. Sheriff was an underrated band. Two of the original members formed a popular band called Frozen ghost. Since Sheriff only came out with one album you might want to check out Dream Come True by Frozen Ghost another power ballad you will like or i forgot about Alias another band the Freddy sang in. The song is More Than Words Can say. This is a beautiful song. When it came out i thought about by ex-gf who broke up with me after 7 days. 13 years later we got married and recently celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary
This has a crazy back dtory to it.The band was formed in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and consisted of vocalist Freddy Curci, guitarist Steve DeMarchi, keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Arnold Lanni, bassist Wolf Hassel and drummer Ric Dowhan, later replaced by Rob Elliott. The band's only full-length release was a self-titled 1982 album, that featured a Canadian Top 40 hit, "You Remind Me" as well as their most famous song, "When I'm with You", which reached No. 8 in Canada and No. 61 in the United States in 1983. Five years later it was re-released and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. The band split up in 1985, citing internal tensions. Lanni and Hassel went on to form Frozen Ghost and racked up several hits in Canada, the biggest of which was "Should I See," which reached No. 69 in the U.S. Six years after "When I'm with You" had been a chart hit in Canada, Las Vegas DJ Jay Taylor began playing the song. KRXY DJ Gabe Baptiste also started playing "When I'm With You," and listener response was positive. As a result, Capitol Records re-released the song. It subsequently became No. 1 in the United States in February 1989. While Curci and DeMarchi made efforts to re-form Sheriff, a reunion was not to be. The lack of interest from other Sheriff bandmembers eventually led Curci and DeMarchi to team up with ex-Heart members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen and Mike Derosier to form Alias More Than Words Can Say was a phenominal hit right out of the gate - th-cam.com/video/ZPr7xs_CG-0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_qTCJVyIZiII6z2N.
I remember listening to this a few times on the radio when it came out. I never listened to it closely until now, and man,I have such an appreciation for everything about this song. That young man's voice is phenomenal.
Amber’s reaction to the last note… priceless! That was awesome! This was one of my favourite songs from the 80s. It’s beautiful and just perfectly encapsulates how a man feels when he’s in love. Surprised actually it’s not played more often today.
Two bands formed out of the ashes of Sheriff. Alias, which had a hit with "More Than Words Can Say" and Frozen Ghost, who were bigger in Canada, but had a couple of minor hits in the U.S.A with "What Should I See" and "Dream Come True". They are severely underrated and deserve a listen.
Frozen Ghost is an amazingly underrated band. I think there’s not a bad track on any of their albums. Some are better than others, but still, not a bad track anywhere.
Of the songs ever written, there are songs about love and then there are love songs. They are entirely different from each other. This song is a real love song and is as timeless and ageless as love itself. Whether sang by a child or by an elder, it speaks volumes of genuine romance in sheer simplicity and elegance. The fact that it was written as a Valentine's Day gift from this band's pianist to his new girlfriend whom he married a couple of years later should testify of its standard, for few songs in history capture the moment as this one has. Loved the video, guys.
Another classic Canadian rock band of 70s, 80s, and 90s is Red Rider, aka Tom Cochrane and Red Rider. They had many hits, but the first big one was Lunatic Fringe, check them out.
I'm 56. I remember when this song was released the first time, I loved it instantly and released again 6 years later! I can't get enough of it. Freddy Curci's voice is amazing.
It amazes me that these hard rocking bands can crank it down a couple of notches and give us these incredible power ballads. It truly is the best of both worlds
Freddie Cucci... There awesome. I'm 57..me and my wife was dating. It was our song. I love listening to you all. Thanks for appreciating the music I grew up with!!
Magnífica canción que me trae recuerdos... Es realmente Fenomenal... Y todo el Mundo habla de la última nota, y Yo creo que esa última Nota es "ayudada" ó con ayuda en el master (en la Mezcla , el Mix. En Estudio). Quiero decir en la duración, la extensión... Nadie puede durar tanto, simplemente la alargaron en el Estudio . Nadie puede manejar el aire de esa manera y sostener tanto tiempo. Total es una maestria de canción y de Interpretación del Cantante... Saludos !!.
Interesting story about this song: it was originally released in 1983 and did ok in Canada, but not in the US. The band couldn't break through in the US, so they broke up. Fast forward to 1989, a DJ started playing this song and people loved it, then more stations played it and Capitol records re-released the song. It went to #1 in the US. A 6-year old song from a band that didn't exist anymore. The 80's were awesome!
Lol!!!! I knew y'all would be blown away by that last note!! Awesome!!!! Keep up the good work!!! Now, since that's out of the way,,, ,,Rob, when it comes to the eyes you don't mess around!!! You ain't got but 2 of them!! GO TO THE DOCTOR!!! Amber,,, load him him and take him to go see the DOCTOR!!! Okay,,, now since I've thrown in my opinion I'll go mind my own business. If I didn't care, I'd say nothing at all. Love y'all!!!
Freddy Curci is the lead vocalist and later founded Alias where he had another big hit with More Than Words Can Say (different than the similarly named song by Extreme). Check that one out sometime.
This song is stupendous!! Yeah that’s a real note!! Every time I sing this song I can NEVER hold that note at the end in one breath and my voice cracks when I do try it!!
Finally. I have been waiting for this reaction since I joined. Again you two did not disappoint. I believe Freddy Curci holds the Guinness Book of World Record for longest note held in a song. Also check him out with Alias singing “More Than Words Can Say”. It’s another beauty. He kinda looks like he could be Barry Manilow’s son. What a talented guy. Amber, I loved your face at the end. Priceless!!!!
Great reaction from Amber at the end! Singer Freddy Curci also had another one hit wonder power ballad with a different group named Alias (formed with former members of Heart) and the song More Than Words Can Say. You won't regret reacting to that one as well.
There is an interesting video called "Behind The Vinyl" where the singer and guitarist are revisiting the song decades later, and apparently that long high note at the end was done during a rerecording of the song which they did because 5+ years after the song peaked and faded away in Canada, some radio stations started to play it in the US. So the record company had them record the song again, to sound current. The singer was expecting the music to fade out so he'd know when the song was ending, but it didn't and so he didn't know when to stop, so he just kept going lol Love stories like that, where random accidents end up helping to make a great song
Guys, thank you so much for doing another suggestion! I'm sure there are a lot of people who had this song played at their wedding. It's beautiful. Song Suggestion: Saga--On The Loose (1981). Amber, loved your reaction to the last note :D that made my night.
This was my wife and I's first wedding dance together. 32 years ago so holds a special place in my heart. Cannot beat the 80s ballads. I still want you guys to check out Dr. Hook and the medicine shows song called "kiss it away" and hear the raw emotion he has in that song.
Anybody who lived through the 80s will never forget this song, this note, this singer!
Did you know this song was originally released in January 1983, but peaked at only No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, 5 years later it was re-released, and it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
Actually, I was raised in the 80's and forgot all about this song until this reaction lol
Excellent song
I first heard this song on Days Of Our Lives in 1984 when I was 13 and hanging with my grandma. Good memories.
100% still remember every word!
Freddie Curci is the singer here guys. I believe he held the record for longest held note until recent. Amber's reaction in the closing seconds speaks volumes. Great reaction guys!
Yes!!!
Amazing
The best part is he did it as a goof. The keyboardist was supposed to play him out and waited as like a prank, so Frank just held it to prank him back and they just went with it.
On 4 February 1989, Canadian band Sheriff climbed to No.1 on the US Billboard 100 with the soft-rock ballad “When I’m with You”, which features a note timed at 19.3 seconds. Lead singer Federico “Freddy” Curci performed the soaring vocal - starting at 3 minutes 26 seconds - on the recording.
@@tequilasmommy1 Yup, that note is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest note in a hit song.
The final note made the record books.
Oh my goodness... Amber's face of disbelief. Priceless.
Oh gosh!!! I'm 53 years old and this takes me to high school, drinking Bartles & James wine coolers on the beach, enjoying a bonfire... You both do a wonderful job. Keep it up.😊
Bartles & James at the beach, so 80's, love it!!!!
I'm almost 56 and loved California Coolers! Remember those?
51 here. Oh my god! Bartles and James around the bonfire! I can almost taste that sickly sweet nectar right now!
Boone's Farm and Seagrams.
Bartles or James ? Anybody remember that movie line?
Freddy Curci is the lead singer for the group... and yes, that was a real note!!
Amber's reaction of pure shock at the end was priceless.Freddie had set the longest held note record of 19.3 seconds in 1989.
Yeah, as soon as I saw the post,I thought," Amber is going to be blown away by that last note!", lol
1982. This song is from 1982. It was revived in 1989.
Thanks clarifying that for me@@bobthebear1246
@@bobthebear1246the song was rerecorded which has the record.
Yes he did. I enjoy how this generation can see how the music we grew up on had so much emotion and feeling. GenXer here
He was also with a gropu called Alias. Listem to More Than Words Can Say. He is a true talent. Love you guys!!
Freddy Curci is vocalist. He and lead guitarist Steve DeMarchi (who eventually became a touring musician with Delores O’Riordan of The Cranberries), formed group Alias in late 80’s. Their members consisted of 3 former Heart band members. More Than Words Can Say was huge hit and you couldn’t get away from it back then. Glad you watched live performance of this great song. Freddy holds world record for longest closing note in a song.
Great song, one I grew up listening in the 80s. My sister called me last year as she and her husband were trying to think of this song, she said to him, my sister will know who sings it and the name of it, all she could recall was there was a really long note at the end. I immediately told her the title and artist lol, she was floored but knew I would know lol...
Unfortunately this wasn’t live (it’s overdubbed), but their live versions are very close to this
@@derkins69 Yeah, it's the music video, and usually songs are overdubbed.
@@sallyphillips9175 correct, but I was responding to the op who stated that they were glad they watched the live performance. It wasn’t live. This is the live performance of that video. th-cam.com/video/WKGYYWBgXrc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LYNXlInNiCd6mLsF
@@derkins69 Right. I knew who you were responding to. I was more or less backing you up.
This song could melt any girls heart. That last note is absolutely amazing!!!!
Oh my gosh, I haven't heard this song in SO long, but I'm immediately transported back to 9th grade, waiting for the boy I had a crush on to ask me to slow dance. Ahhhh.....the 80s.
And yes, that was absolutely a real note! Haha!
100%
Yes, I was going to say that, it was a one song at Jr high dances you were waiting for so you could slow dance with your crush! ❤️
Lead singer Freddy Curci also had another hit with the band Alias called "More Than Words Can Say."
Thank you, you beat me about mentioning that. Another great song
I didn’t know that was the same singer, no wonder both songs are so beautiful!❤
More Than Words Can Say is another great song from a great singer.
I didn't find this out until a month ago. I'm 47.
It's his breath control and voice tone and how he held that last note. I cry everytime. Freddy Curci 💓
The song “When I’m With You” by the Canadian band SHERIFF is one of the most beautiful romantic ballads of all time!
The song was released in January 1983 in Canada as the second single from their debut album SHERIFF. It quickly went Top 10 in Canada in 1983, but it didn't do as well in the US at the same time. The song later reached number one in the United States alone in 1989, four years after the band broke up in 1985.
This song is also notable for being one of the few number one hits not to have a promotional video during the MTV era. Additionally, it is noted for vocalist Freddy Curci holding the final note for 19.3 seconds, making it the longest note for a male pop singer.
The song reached number eight on the RPM chart in Canada in January 1983, the band's homeland, where it was their biggest hit. In the United States, it entered the Billboard Hot 100 on May 14, 1983 and peaked at number 61 a few weeks later. Some time later, disappointed and frustrated by their continued lack of international success, the band broke up. However, 5 years later, in November 1988, Brian Philips, Program Director for KDWB in Minneapolis and WKTI in Milwaukee started playing the song, and eventually other American radio stations followed suit. This encouraged Capitol Records to re-release the song as a single. On February 4, 1989, the song finally reached number one in the United States. At that time, former SHERIFF members keyboardist Arnold Lanni and bassist Wolf Hassell formed a duo called Frozen Ghost, and refused to form the group again. SHERIFF lead vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi, who worked as couriers in the interim, got together and formed the super band ALIAS, along with former HEART band members Roger Fisher (guitar), Steve Fossen (bass ) and Mike Derosier (drums), and achieved success in 1990 with their first album called ALIAS with "More Than Words Can Say" reaching #2. However, in 1991, with the arrival of a new musical style called "grunge", and the second album already ready, the label demanded a change in the style of their songs. They refused and ended up losing the contract, which caused the end of the band. Vocalist Freddy Curci himself revealed in an interview about the separation of the members: “ALIAS never broke up. The music has changed. We couldn't get our music out there. No one wanted to hear more. Grunge was all the rage and, you know what, that's okay, because music has to do that. Need to change all the time. That's how it stays new. ALIAS is still Steve and me. ALIAS will always be Steve and me. Steve and I will make an album tomorrow if the fans need it.” In January 2009, finally, ALIAS announced the release of their long-awaited second album. This album, aptly titled “Never Say Never”, was recorded in 1992 and was intended to follow up the highly touted debut album, but due to the rapidly evolving music scene of that era, where grunge was on the rise and metal was fading out, it was never released. Some of the songs from this album were re-recorded and appeared on vocalist Freddy Curci's solo album "Dreamer's Road", however, many tracks remained unreleased until 2009.
Such a shame! All this time we had to wait for ALIAS to be relevant, while we suffered through these shitty grunge bands that would MOAN their music and could not hold a tune to save their lives! SMH!
You got everything right here except for implying that Alias is Metal. They are not Metal. They are Hard Rock, same as Sheriff.
Wow, this took me right back to high school dances!!! That voice! That last note!!! Yes, it was real.
My husband and I have been married for 31 years and this is our song. We play it every anniversary 😊
same for us-38 years, 8/4/86.
One of the best wedding and/or baby-making songs in History!
Beautiful song. And as others have mentioned Freddie is in the record books for that finally note.
Yup..it my wedding song, lol.
@@andie361 mine too.
One of my All Time Favorite Soft Rock Ballads, Hands Down! Yes, he's the real deal! I'm so glad you played and reacted to this one! Astonishing Vocals for sure!
Riiiiiiight? That last note is insane! Just when you think his notes can't get any better, the last parts of the song, and especially that last note, are incredible! Every girl's dream, or at least THIS girl's dream, was to have someone feel like this for me and slow dance with me to it. 😂 That was true when it came out, and it's still true today! Ha! I can never get sick of this song. It still moves me.
OMG! I havent heard this song in YEARS. I forgot about. Thank u for the memories.
Interesting fact was that this song was released in 1982 and was a top 10 hit in Canada but did not become a hit in the US until 6 years later in 1989 after a DJ in Minnesota started playing it and then other stations around the US followed sending it to #1 on the charts. By this time the band had split a few years before this but some of the band members (including the lead singer Freddy Curci) re-formed a band called Alias. Under that band name they had a hit called "More Than Words Can Say" that became a hit a year after this song. Freddy held the record for the longest note held...he said he was waiting for the producer to motion to cut off. This is one of my all time fav songs!!
This band broke up in 1983, and two of the guys formed a different band. In 1988, a Las Vegas station started playing this song, and other radio stations followed. They couldn't believe they were going to have a hit with a song from their band that was defunct for 5+ years. It went to #1 in early 1989!
They formed Frozen Ghost.
Boy, don't I remember that. My senior year in high school and kids singing this in the cafeteria at lunchtime (right before the food fights...lol). Good times.
I didn't know that! Cool!
Not exactly correct. This song was a hit right across Canada when it was released in 1983 but only saw minor success in the US. What you're describing is the 6 year delay in this song achieving the same success in the US.
@@GoWestYoungMan When someone told them they were about to have a big hit in the USA, they thought it was a song from their band at that time, Frozen Ghost. They were shocked to find out it was the Sheriff song. It wasn't planned by them or the record label. It literally happened because a DJ started playing it & it caught on.
Sheriff was a pop-rock group from Toronto who had one-hit in the U.S.: "When I'm With You" which charted twice on the Billboard Hot 100. The first charting was in 1983 when it peaked @ #61 after 7 weeks on the chart. But in Nov. 1988, it re-entered the Hot 100 [due to some midwestern DJs playing it on the radio & Capitol Records re-released the single.] This time "WIWY" did the seemingly impossible-- on Feb.4 1989, it hit #1! Sheriff had already disbanded in 1985.
Wow, great history/trivia. Love that stuff. Thanks
Yes it was a real note! Beautiful and unbelievable all at the same time! ❤
Freddie Curci made the Guiness Book of World Records for that note. He practiced by holding his breath under water for long periods of time. He held that note for over 19 seconds as a joke, but they used it.
This has always been one of my favorite ballads, the lead singer has such a gorgeous voice and I also love that amazing ending holding that note out for so long!🔥🔥 Great song to react to!!❤❤
Who needs a guitar solo when that voice is majestic
Thanks for your reaction! Lead singer, Freddy Curci, was in the Guinness Book Of World records for longest note held in a pop song. I don't know why he did not get the recognition he deserved in the US but he and this song were popular in Canada where he was born and raised and often a wedding song in the 80's in Canada. He was a good song writer and did some songs in the Lifetime series "Army Wives".
This song in particular became a huge hit in the U.S. But only upon re-release. Sometimes we need a second listen (and a few years) just to be sure. lol
Yes and this song actually didn't become a hit until the band had faded away and broken up.
Great, great song! So beautiful! It was originally released in the US in January 1983. It peaked at No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. I don’t even remember it from 1983. However, it was RE-released in 1988, and it then hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Amazing. 1988 is actually when I remembered it from. ❤
Finally! I been trying to get reactors to do this for years. Longest note ever 😂
A staple for slow-dances in high school... such memories...
This is one of my all-time favorite songs. If I ever got married I would want this as the first dance with my new bride.
Lead singer formed a band named 'Alias'... Their main song was a power ballad called 'More Than Words Can Say''...
Yesss I had that CD.. they are amazing
The other members went on to Frozen Ghost.
Taking me way back to my first love. This was our song. Thank you for helping me recall such sweet memories. ❤
Freddy Curci is the singer. I think that has the record for the longest-held note in any hit song.
He does. It’s the last note of this song. 🙌💯
I think it's actually Morten Harket of a-ha in "Summer Moved On". 20.2 seconds.
Nothing more important than eyes
I remember this song from back in the day. I still get chills from Freddie's beautiful voice!! 🥰
Sheriff was a cool Canadian band from the very early 80s. I actually had this on cassette back in those ancient times. The blond guy on the right went on to form a band called Frozen Ghost in the late 80s as well with some great songs. The story goes that back in the late 90s? some DJ in the Carolina's played this song late one night, and the girls went crazy. Apparently the writer make something like 800K from the royalties
One of my all time favorite songs! An amazing singer! This video is actually the studio version of the song.
Did you know this song was originally released in January 1983, but peaked at only No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, 5 years later it was re-released, and it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
Correct. But the real live version is here th-cam.com/video/WKGYYWBgXrc/w-d-xo.html
Love your channel guys!! Ok, so I'm going to show my age....I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in the 70s and 80s and there was a Roller Skating Rink near my house. Back then, they had a DJ in a raised booth in the rink. This particular DJ would play this song when it was a "couple's skate." I would grab this girl I liked and we would skate together to this song. She could skate backwards, so we looked pretty cool! We were crushing on each other (was pretty innocent) but good times and great memories! Long live the children of the 80's!!!
I bought this album (via cassette tape) and Wrough & Wready by Wrabit (also a Canadian band) with one of my first ever paychecks in 1982.
When I hear it now I feel butterflies like I did at 16, hanging out with the first boy I really, really liked, my first love.
I cried many tears, curled up on my bed, listening to this song/album after we broke up. It was one of ‘our’ songs and I tortured myself by playing it (and several other love songs) over and over.
HE IS ALSO THE FRONT SINGER OF THE BAND CALLED "ALIAS" TRY THIER SONG "MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY"
One of the best choruses of the Power Ballad era 🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️
There was nothing like Sheriff at the time...early 80s. Great band, fabulous songs...🎤🎶🇨🇦
Thank you so much for appreciating our music which we are happy to share with you. Sheriff was an underrated band. Two of the original members formed a popular band called Frozen ghost. Since Sheriff only came out with one album you might want to check out Dream Come True by Frozen Ghost another power ballad you will like or i forgot about Alias another band the Freddy sang in. The song is More Than Words Can say. This is a beautiful song. When it came out i thought about by ex-gf who broke up with me after 7 days. 13 years later we got married and recently celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary
This has a crazy back dtory to it.The band was formed in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and consisted of vocalist Freddy Curci, guitarist Steve DeMarchi, keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Arnold Lanni, bassist Wolf Hassel and drummer Ric Dowhan, later replaced by Rob Elliott. The band's only full-length release was a self-titled 1982 album, that featured a Canadian Top 40 hit, "You Remind Me" as well as their most famous song, "When I'm with You", which reached No. 8 in Canada and No. 61 in the United States in 1983. Five years later it was re-released and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. The band split up in 1985, citing internal tensions. Lanni and Hassel went on to form Frozen Ghost and racked up several hits in Canada, the biggest of which was "Should I See," which reached No. 69 in the U.S.
Six years after "When I'm with You" had been a chart hit in Canada, Las Vegas DJ Jay Taylor began playing the song. KRXY DJ Gabe Baptiste also started playing "When I'm With You," and listener response was positive. As a result, Capitol Records re-released the song. It subsequently became No. 1 in the United States in February 1989. While Curci and DeMarchi made efforts to re-form Sheriff, a reunion was not to be. The lack of interest from other Sheriff bandmembers eventually led Curci and DeMarchi to team up with ex-Heart members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen and Mike Derosier to form Alias More Than Words Can Say was a phenominal hit right out of the gate - th-cam.com/video/ZPr7xs_CG-0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_qTCJVyIZiII6z2N.
Love this song...who wouldn't want a love like this!
"Was that real? Was that a real note?" 😊
indeed it was 19.3 secs
I loved you alls reaction on that last note , so much I had to come back and watch it again ! ❤
I had long forgotten about these wonderful songs from the '80s. Thank you for bringing them back!
So glad you guys got around to this song! I’ve been begging for months. That note at the end that only dogs can hear! OMG!🤯
I remember listening to this a few times on the radio when it came out. I never listened to it closely until now, and man,I have such an appreciation for everything about this song. That young man's voice is phenomenal.
Amber’s reaction to the last note… priceless! That was awesome! This was one of my favourite songs from the 80s. It’s beautiful and just perfectly encapsulates how a man feels when he’s in love. Surprised actually it’s not played more often today.
Two bands formed out of the ashes of Sheriff. Alias, which had a hit with "More Than Words Can Say" and Frozen Ghost, who were bigger in Canada, but had a couple of minor hits in the U.S.A with "What Should I See" and "Dream Come True". They are severely underrated and deserve a listen.
It was called More Than Words Can Say. 😊
I remember Frozen Ghost. "What Should I See" was in heavy rotation on Canadian rock radio for a few years.
Holy Cow, I completely forgot about Alias!
@@Vinylrebel72 haha thanks.....edited. Wasn't a huge fan of Alias.
Frozen Ghost is an amazingly underrated band. I think there’s not a bad track on any of their albums. Some are better than others, but still, not a bad track anywhere.
I love, love, love this song. Great slow dance song!!!
It's your eyes you foolish man, go to the doctor! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Love this song!!!
Of the songs ever written, there are songs about love and then there are love songs. They are entirely different from each other. This song is a real love song and is as timeless and ageless as love itself. Whether sang by a child or by an elder, it speaks volumes of genuine romance in sheer simplicity and elegance. The fact that it was written as a Valentine's Day gift from this band's pianist to his new girlfriend whom he married a couple of years later should testify of its standard, for few songs in history capture the moment as this one has.
Loved the video, guys.
Another classic Canadian rock band of 70s, 80s, and 90s is Red Rider, aka Tom Cochrane and Red Rider. They had many hits, but the first big one was Lunatic Fringe, check them out.
I'm 56. I remember when this song was released the first time, I loved it instantly and released again 6 years later! I can't get enough of it. Freddy Curci's voice is amazing.
The ultimate 80's love song! A classic! Many slow dances I've danced to this!
My wife and started dating in 1982. We were 15. This was and still is our song.
It amazes me that these hard rocking bands can crank it down a couple of notches and give us these incredible power ballads. It truly is the best of both worlds
Freddie Cucci...
There awesome.
I'm 57..me and my wife was dating.
It was our song.
I love listening to you all.
Thanks for appreciating the music I grew up with!!
The note at the end gives me chill bumps every time .
Magnífica canción que me trae recuerdos... Es realmente Fenomenal... Y todo el Mundo habla de la última nota, y Yo creo que esa última Nota es "ayudada" ó con ayuda en el master (en la Mezcla , el Mix. En Estudio). Quiero decir en la duración, la extensión... Nadie puede durar tanto, simplemente la alargaron en el Estudio . Nadie puede manejar el aire de esa manera y sostener tanto tiempo. Total es una maestria de canción y de Interpretación del Cantante... Saludos !!.
And yet again, Canada does not disappoint lol Excellent song. Anyone from Canada knows this song by heart. Great reaction!
Thank you so much for playing this. Yep. The last note was real 🇨🇦 Thank you for heading back up here again. ❤
Interesting story about this song: it was originally released in 1983 and did ok in Canada, but not in the US. The band couldn't break through in the US, so they broke up. Fast forward to 1989, a DJ started playing this song and people loved it, then more stations played it and Capitol records re-released the song. It went to #1 in the US. A 6-year old song from a band that didn't exist anymore. The 80's were awesome!
Lol!!!! I knew y'all would be blown away by that last note!! Awesome!!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Now, since that's out of the way,,, ,,Rob, when it comes to the eyes you don't mess around!!! You ain't got but 2 of them!! GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!
Amber,,, load him him and take him to go see the DOCTOR!!!
Okay,,, now since I've thrown in my opinion I'll go mind my own business.
If I didn't care, I'd say nothing at all.
Love y'all!!!
Freddy Curci is the lead vocalist and later founded Alias where he had another big hit with More Than Words Can Say (different than the similarly named song by Extreme). Check that one out sometime.
Good one. I haven't heard this in forever.
Gotta love some '80's love from Canada. Great tune. Next? How about 'Innocence' by 'Harlequin' from 1980 of course. Cheers.
I love Love Crimes. Their best album. Cheers from the Netherlands. That Sheriff album is one of my favorite AOR records of the 80s.
This song is the soundtrack to my first broken heart. Matt, wherever you are, I never forgot you. 😘
This song is stupendous!! Yeah that’s a real note!! Every time I sing this song I can NEVER hold that note at the end in one breath and my voice cracks when I do try it!!
That note will now be tattooed on your heart and memory!!! This song makes me cry everytime😢❤❤
This was me and my gfs song before she passed away three years ago. Made me cry 😭
😢 {{Angel Hugs}}😢
Finally. I have been waiting for this reaction since I joined. Again you two did not disappoint. I believe Freddy Curci holds the Guinness Book of World Record for longest note held in a song. Also check him out with Alias singing “More Than Words Can Say”. It’s another beauty. He kinda looks like he could be Barry Manilow’s son. What a talented guy. Amber, I loved your face at the end. Priceless!!!!
Just hearing the first few notes almost makes me have tears!!!!
This song was an instant classic as soon as you hear it the first time
This song is so beautiful love his voice ♥️
Great reaction from Amber at the end! Singer Freddy Curci also had another one hit wonder power ballad with a different group named Alias (formed with former members of Heart) and the song More Than Words Can Say. You won't regret reacting to that one as well.
The lead singer is rhe same guy who joined the group Alias and had a #1 hit I Need You Now in the early 90's.
Came back to watch your reaction again. I needed this today. You both are amazing.
There is an interesting video called "Behind The Vinyl" where the singer and guitarist are revisiting the song decades later, and apparently that long high note at the end was done during a rerecording of the song which they did because 5+ years after the song peaked and faded away in Canada, some radio stations started to play it in the US. So the record company had them record the song again, to sound current. The singer was expecting the music to fade out so he'd know when the song was ending, but it didn't and so he didn't know when to stop, so he just kept going lol Love stories like that, where random accidents end up helping to make a great song
Oh my gosh! This song was huge in Canada in the 80’s. Takes me back to high school days. Great song!❤
Guys, thank you so much for doing another suggestion! I'm sure there are a lot of people who had this song played at their wedding. It's beautiful. Song Suggestion: Saga--On The Loose (1981). Amber, loved your reaction to the last note :D that made my night.
this one of my favorite song glad you all reacted too it
Wow. This definitely brings the 80’s back front and center! Have always loved this song❤️
wow.....the singer is gorgeous and great voice! :D
fantastic song- so many memories, well done to you both....
This was my wife and I's first wedding dance together. 32 years ago so holds a special place in my heart. Cannot beat the 80s ballads. I still want you guys to check out Dr. Hook and the medicine shows song called "kiss it away" and hear the raw emotion he has in that song.
It was his real note and it was... You guessed it.. BRILLIANT!
Omg! I haven't heard this song in such a long time.. thank you for playing that. Im 52 it brings back memories.
懐かし過ぎる
34年前 高校生の時ラジオから流れてきたSHERIFFのこの曲かっこよかったです！
CD持ってますよ。
Holds the record for the longest note. I believe it's 20+ seconds.
I feel sorry for anyone who hasnt experienced love like hes singing about...the best feeling EVER!
Longest held note ! From CANADA!!! and let me tell you... WE Love your channel and have watched all of your Reactions!!!!❤❤❤❤
When I saw you guys were reacting to this song I couldn't wait until the ending, I knew you'd freak out! J-A another great reaction!
He held that last note longer than my phone's battery life
I remember when this song hit am radio. One song that has been on my playlist forever. Truly a great song.
Great song. That guy can really sing! Great review, guys! You all really appreciate great music!