"Green Eyed Lady," by Sugar Loaf!

@toddstevens13

2 ай бұрын

Oh damn, what a glorious "chaser" to Hold Your Head Up. Mutual significance in style and excellence. The long verstion of GEY as well needed however.

Rod Argent learned his keyboard craft as organist for the Zombies (She's Not There, Time of the Season), and by this point, he was a MASTER!

@sassymess7111

2 ай бұрын

My personal favorite Zombie song; TELL HER NO

This song was written to empower women back in those days feminist movement was in full swing. Love this song! Real men paying respect to the women!

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

You betcha!

50+ years later and this song is still a banger

An excellent example of Classic Rock!

@szqsk8

2 ай бұрын

Great decade for music the 70s were. I was 13 years old when this song came out and I’m so glad I grew up in the 70s and got to listen to such great music like this.

@pommie5093

2 ай бұрын

@@szqsk8 oh, absolutely. Late 60's through the early 80's are, without a doubt one of the best time frames in music history. The 70's, in particular was crazy with classics and masterpieces throughout.

and that is why we don't play the "short" version...

Rod Argent has said that Rick Wakeman (keyboardist from Yes) told him this was the best organ solo he ever heard.

@roccoalimo3063

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree!!!

@gretch8928

2 ай бұрын

High praise indeed!

@leetroy3129

2 ай бұрын

Not to take anything away from the legendary Jon Lord (RIP).

This is on my list of most empowering, uplifting songs. Great message here.

This was very powerful standout track on the radio when it was first released. We would stop what we're doing to listen when it came on. That powerful.

@thetannaree

3 күн бұрын

Totally agree

Rod Argent was the keyboard guy in the mid 60s for the British Invasion Band "The Zombies." "Time of The Season," and "She's Not There," "Tell Her No," and many more. The Zombies were a really great Band in the 60s. Argent, really only had this one big hit song.

Another vote for "Green Eyed Lady" by Sugarloaf for a great organ solo.

Just so you know, The Zombies have been touring. Saw them a couple of months ago in Charlottesville, VA. LOTS of energy! You’d never know these guys are as old as they are. Especially Rod Argent.

This was the very first 45 I ever bought in my life. Man, this takes me back.

You may already know the Rod Argent was in the group Zombies. He’s quite the keyboardist

@jgsrhythm100

2 ай бұрын

Nice that the 502 always read the bio prior to the reaction..

@KC-ns9do

2 ай бұрын

Love The Zombies! ❤🔥

Russ Ballard, the lead singer wrote songs for tons of artists like Since You've Been Gone (Rainbow, Head East, Brian May), God Gave Rock and Roll To You (Argent, Petra and Kiss), I Know There's Something Going On (Frida, mega hit with Phil Collins on Phil Collins' style drums), Liar (Argent, Three Dog Night, Blackfoot), Nowhere To Run (Santana), You Can Do Magic (America) just to name to most famous versions, but he wrote tons of songs that were recorded by tons of artists.

We used the chorus of this as our kids walk-up song when he was going up to the plate. Fond memories!

@Coowallsky

2 ай бұрын

Hmm, never associated it with the buffet line. Oh..WAIT...you're talking about baseball.

Yep,I remember when this song was released in 71. It left a lasting impression. I remember this song in Joe Dirt. Never will there be a period of time like the 60s and 70s for the music that was generated from my era.

I'd forgotten how much I love this song. Uhh. ✊ Strong beat, that organ, and great vocals. ❤ #hippyera

I love me a nice organ, too....and I agree, I can’t let a good organ go to waste. You guys are HILARIOUS!

One organ solo I love is in Green Eyed Lady by Sugarloaf... >looong version from album. If you think of it, as you listen (or maybe the second time you listen), try to figure out who the green eyed lady might be (And I don't mean REALLY who it is. Who it *might* be interpreted to be. ) Kind of a one hit wonder. It is in my mind. Fun show today!

Another great organ song is Blinded by the Light by Manfred Mann, a remake of Bruce Springstein's song which never went anywhere. Great tempo changes, and the 2 different people singing different verses at the end is awesome.

It sounds like Deep Purple and YES collaborated…Enjoy! 🤘🏻🇨🇦🤘🏻

Screams summer of '72!

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

Yes, it does!

Remember you are hearing this song for the first time , it will grow on you .

Classic, classic organ sound, I liked it, in the 70s the organ took the place of the synthesizer and most bands couldn’t do without it, yes, interesting times.

Something about this song..all these years later

Great selection. Reminds me of my teen years, nothing like the 70's.

Love this! I was probably 6 or 7. One of my teenage neighbors would play this and I could hear it through his open bedroom window.

Thank you for doing the album cut and not the single cut. Damn Fine Special it is.

Rod Argent and his magic keyboard music!

Just gotta do Miracles (long version) by Jefferson Starship and How Long (Has This Been Going On) by Ace!

Russ Ballard does the vocals and guitar for Argent. When they broke up he went on to have some success as a solo artist. He made several songs that wound up on Miami Vice. He also had a minor FM radio hit with "On the Rebound."

Yeah, this was ultimate "smoke weed and chill while listening" tune

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

Yes, it is!

One of my all time favorites ❤

Awesome track. You guys are going to enjoy this!! 🔥

Can hear the keyboard influence on Gary "Dreamweaver" Wright, and Styx, and a host of others. Repetition was used a lot after this, as well.

Oh, great, you had to mention Urgent. Now I have to go watch that video AGAIN!🤨😁 Oh, great, you mentioned Year of the Cat in the Urgent video. Now I have to go watch that video AGAIN!🤨😁

the am radio stations played a 'single' version that is missing that keyboard extravaganza in the middle of track. But if you listened late at night, you could find this version on occasion.

such a good classic song quite uplifting too love it great energy love those keyboards piano the guitars and pianos playing the same notes are very cool

As mentioned below Russ Ballard was the Badass in this band.You really need to hear the song " Voices " off one of his solo albums. One of my all time favorite songs know one knows about!

HOLD YOUR HEAD UP - WOOA - HOLD YOUR HEAD UP - WOOA - HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH🤠🎼🎶🎼

@catserver8577

2 ай бұрын

Believe it or not, he's saying "WOMAN".

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

It's hold you're head up WOMAN!

Ok here we go hold your head up woman hold your head high😂

Giants radio in San Francisco used to play this on the pre game

Me, a fresh-into-music high school kid when this came out; absolutely loved it! (Of course.) Forever deep in my soul. I'm not sure if every generation feels this way, but I know you can make a guess based on my age about the plethora of musical greatness experiences I've been around to witness in one way or another (many concerts seen as well) over the decades, encompassing genres that didn't exist and I'd never imagined when I was young, so I feel extremely blessed. Rock on, dudes! ✌️🤗

I always loved this song, but I don't think I EVER heard the album version before. This was phenomenal!! Thanks for the reaction!

I feel like this would be a very good song for long workouts; a steady driving rhythm with the organ going wild, and the repetition of holding your head up, to hold it high with pride, because you CAN make it.

That Hammond B3 solo was described by Rick Wakeman as the "greatest organ solo ever."

From when this record came out, I love it. 🎶🎶🎶👍

That's a Hammond C3 organ with what sounds like a Leslie cabinet. In those days this song Freed me from the herd mentality. My generation just kept it real no political correctness. And you could affect hold your head up and be proud that you are an individual. So let's not forget that it's a simple message and the chorus is the message. This is obviously musical mastery anyway you look at it. Notice how he takes you through all the modes of this key they're in

Spectacular piece......glad you enjoyed this one!!!!! ❤❤❤

he also played on time of the season, by the zombies, his band.

I love this tune it’s been a minute for me 👍

Have ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG!!! :) THANKS, GUYS!!! HUGS!!!

"More cowbell"

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Very psychedelic 60’s sound to it. This had to be weed-smoking music back then. Seriously incredible organ. I actually didn’t mind any parts of it. I might get a little tired of some bits after hearing it MANY times but I enjoyed it VERY MUCH. Good choice, Nick!!

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

It was, that's why it's so long!

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

It absolutely was pot smoking music! There are a bunch of songs from that era that were long, drawn out, and repetative for that very reason, they were pot smoking songs.

Good old Hammond organ, Rod Argent sure had nimble fingers.

Guys, just heard an old banger with some serious funk that I'd forgotten about: " Happy Anniversary" by Little River Band, 1977

Funny I love the chorus.

@tracycampbell3060

2 ай бұрын

Me too

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

Me too!

URIAH HEEP - " The Hanging Tree " 70s Rock Classics 🎸 AMAZING Intro with Killer Sound Groove

Church Organ and Cowbell...Hell Yeah🫠

I love this sonnnng

A blast from the past. Great reaction

Talent and message awesomeness

Oh wow....awesome oldie I forgot about!!! ENJOYED

Next /Argent- "God Gave RocknRoll to You" The original( later covered by Kiss).. It's a must reaction!!

@user-lq4qe7pj9s

2 ай бұрын

Nice catch, JGS. Russ Ballard of Argent has been a prolific songwriter. Beyond "God Gave Rock and Roll To You," he also was responsible for: "New York Groove" (Ace Frehley of KISS), "You Can Do Magic" (America), "Since You Been Gone" (Rainbow), "Liar" (Three Dog Night), and "Winning" (Santana). Those are perhaps the most well known songs but Ballard's Wikipedia page has what seems to be a quite comprehensive list. Once again, great catch on the KISS song.

@jgsrhythm100

2 ай бұрын

@user-lq4qe7pj9s Oh I'm familiar, not to the extent you elaborated but NY Groove, Since You've Been Gone for sure( thanks for enlightening further). There are also other Argent tracks I would suggest like " Dance in The Smoke" ( 70). I saw Argent open for John Kay & Steppenwolf at the Orpheum Theatre Boston 1982! I

@user-lq4qe7pj9s

2 ай бұрын

​@@jgsrhythm100Thanks for the reply, JGS. I noticed Steppenwolf did a cover of "Hold Your Head Up" about the time tht you mentioned. What's interesting to me is the different genres that each of the songs that I included reflect. There's rock in there, for sure, but "You Can Do Magic" is a radio friendly pop hit from America that I certainly didn't associate with any connection to Argent. I also noticed Ballard did a lot of producing after Argent, such as with America, and had some success there as well. Thanks again for the reply.

@bobthebear1246

2 ай бұрын

​@@user-lq4qe7pj9s Too bad Russ Ballard wrote that stupid America song. I always hated that song but then again there were only two songs I ever liked by America and they were "Sister Golden Hair" and "Ventura Highway." The rest I hated, especially the insufferable "Horse With No Name" and "Tin Man" which was of course their all-time worst.

@Straydogger

2 ай бұрын

@@user-lq4qe7pj9s Argent also recorded "Liar" on Their debut album.

Organ....Deep Purple Thanks for the reaction. I enjoy you both. Don't miss Tyler anymore!

I can see an Army Troop marching to this!

Great song! Can't wait for the video.😊

While the meaning of the word "argent", (besides being Rod's last name), is "silver", this song has long been considered classic rock gold. I've always felt, though, that the chorus, etc, exists mainly to have something to wrap around the main event--that mighty, trippy organ solo. (Nice pre-video countdown graphics, btw.)

~ I'm sure you enjoyed it so I've already "liked" your video! 🥰👍

Great song… memories of my days in the 70s forsure… (on a side note: I got a suggestion concerning you love for April Wine- a tune off the album Harder/Faster called “Before The Dawn” that’s actually sung by another member of the band… GREAT SONG, and really shows the versatility of all the members of April Wine) … you won’t regret it, trust me

Tripppy

brilliant

1 of My Life changing Songs

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

Mine too!

The acid era.

Great reaction guys but you really have to do their "God Gave Rock and Roll To You" (several years before KISS made it one of their standards) in particular from their session on the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test

Rod Argent cooks with FIRE! Haven't heard this song in decades. Thanks for sharing this guys.

Great job, guys. I wonder if the chorus is structured so fans will sing along during a concert. Given the length of the song and the musical breaks, I could see the chorus being written for maximum fan interaction. Again, terrific job on the video.

Such an awesome song!!!

When you were so high you COULDN'T hold your head up no matter how hard they pleaded with you

Think you will love Kansas! Great voices and organ!!🤘🔥

Reacting as I watch it... Repetitive: curious what you think of that. 😂 Kinda erie, but so good! A friend in high school had a van he drove our friends around in. He always blarred this song. I am this old and did not know the lead was part of the Zombies. Hold Your Head Up (as we are all bobbing our heads). Rivals the Hitch A Ride solo. Love your love for the organ! Wow good analogy (hair in your cereal)... Fun song/fun reaction!

Walk On from Boston has great organ playing from Tom Scholz

For great organ, try "Green-eyed Lady" by Sugarloaf!

One organ solo I love is in Green Ryed Lady by sugarloaf... >looong version from album. If you think of it as you listen (or the second time you listen), try to figure out who the green eyed lady might be (And I don't mean REALLY who it is. Who it *might* be interpreted to be. ) Kind of a one hit wonder. It is in my mind. Fun show !

That's a Hammond 4B maybe the best keyboard ever, been on a lot of hits .

Go for Argent - Tragedy. Excellent song.

Singer Russ Ballard went on to write some rock classics for other people.

Argent as in Argentina. Wikipedia: In English, the name "Argentina" comes from the Spanish language; however, the naming itself is not Spanish, but Italian. Argentina (masculine argentino) means in Italian "(made) of silver, silver coloured", derived from the Latin argentum for silver.

@lokisan100

Ай бұрын

Argent as in Rod Argent.

War chant, right; good one! I agree with Ryan that reducing the chorus to just one per round would be good. Thanks for the info on Steppenwolf too. I didn't know they did a version. Heading to check that out now : )

God Gave Rock n Roll to You.

As many times as I've heard this I don't know if it's ever came to my attention that it sounds a bit like Sting singing.

All the Junior high hamsters Blew Up over this Song

@randlnickel9196

Ай бұрын

The birth rate went up inthe surrounding comunities

@randlnickel9196

Ай бұрын

1 year later

Finally!

Argent is French for Silver.

@barriehull7076

2 ай бұрын

Wikipedia: In English, the name "Argentina" comes from the Spanish language; however, the naming itself is not Spanish, but Italian. Argentina (masculine argentino) means in Italian "(made) of silver, silver coloured", derived from the Latin argentum for silver.

@soulberries_1

Ай бұрын

Or just money.

Great organ,try California by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, excellent keyboards,another band named after the keyboard player

Did you know Uriah Heep covers the song on one of their albums do a good job as well

Singer reminiscent of Tommy Shaw from Styx

More cowbell!

You should review "Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding" - Elton John. From his outstanding LP "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"