Christopher Cross played that guitar part and Michael McDonald was on backup vocals this song was a big hit and he has some others that were big hits like "Sailing" and "Arthur's Theme" which won the Oscar for song of the year co-written by super song writer Burt Bacharach.

@kmach1000

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, love Burt Bacharach! Beautiful song!

@courtneymoore3177

2 жыл бұрын

I could tell that Michael McDonald voice anywhere

The background singer is Michael McDonald. The former lead singer of The Doobie Brothers. You should check out his song "I keep Forgetting". It's soulful fire!! 🔥

This song ignited the beginning of the 80's. We were flyin'!😜🌞❤🧡

Rick Beato did an episode on his channel recently called “The Greatest Guitar Solo You Never Heard” about this outro solo by Chris. Funny you picked it up on a first listen!

Cross was one of the coolest voices from the 80's. Such a unique sound and that is Michael McDonald doing those rich background voices. You should do some of his songs too. Next do the song SAILING from Cross.

Love me some Christoper Cross!

“Sailing”… different (slower and very soothing) but just as great. Christopher Cross’ vocals are fantastic

I’m surprised your channel doesn’t have more subscribers, you’re one of the best reviewers on KZread. You can tell that you enjoy the music and have a massive smile on your face.

@antonreacts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother :)

@poeticsunsetescapes

2 жыл бұрын

Totally Love Anton. He's why I'm a patreon supporter!! He deserves the rewards that mirror his passion and pure joy for music!!

This artist was the first to win all 4 top categories at the 23rd Grammy awards. Album,record, new artist, and song of the year,Sailing. I agree with you on some of the 70s music. But because there was so many styles of music being created, there was a lot of throwaway’s. Still, the best decade of music! Thanks!

Classic!

This song would be classified as Yacht Rock!

I would not describe this tune as "disco". It's great song that makes one want to get up and dance. Having Michael McDonald on this cut certainly doesn't hurt. This got a ton of air time in it's day. I believe that was Christopher Cross on the guitar solo at the end. He is an accomplished guitarist.

Such a great album. He had several other songs from that. Two great ones are Sailing and Arthur’s Theme

@chief_mourner

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Light Is On and I really Dont Know Anymore are gold

What a generation of mine...!!! The 80´... my teens...!!! How lucky for having lived through this era...!!! Viva Generation X the best ever...!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Favorite album of my all girl high school class of 1980. Sailing is another classic. Pre video superstar.

This song is 🔥 he's so talented ✌️

This is the very first album I ever bought! I was 11. This track is a classic with the Michael McDonald BG vox. 🥰

I love this, classic!

Here in they UK this song falls into the Yacht Rock Genre, one of my favourite genres, its a real Rabbit Hole !!!! Just a suggestion tat you would love Little River Band - Reminiscing, its a brilliant track ❤

Not disco, more easy listening. Christopher Cross is totally unique, have always loved him. Love his songs "Arthur's Theme" and "Sailing"

'Sailing'... another great one.

imagine a nice sunny day of bike riding-this was my biking theme song OMG yes

The most interesting fact about being watching both of your channels is that I found myself back to the start doing music appreciation again... and in some moments I definitely would like to put my ear close to yours so I could capture what you're feeling in moments like these... This song didn't bring much to me at first listening, but my imagination flies... and sometimes I can even imagine another arrangement or version to the song in the reaction...

Thanks for this reaction, Anton! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to continuing the journey, brother! 😁

Talk Talk - It's My Life and Life's What You Make It

Anton. Your reactions to awesome tunes make my heart smile. Thank you.

Love this song!

I was introduced to this song by Anchorman 2, this song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

My favorite of CC! Michael Mcdonald on background. My top 3: Ride like the wind, Arthur's theme and Sailing.

His voice is smooth as silk!

Awesome song!

Oh you did not call this "Disco"! How very dare you! LMAO. "Sailing" is definitely one of my top 10 "in my feels" songs. Hope you do that one next.

The quintessentiall Yacht Rock Sound. Love CC. Try reacting to Sailing.

His song Think of Laura is beautiful. It’s a true story of someone he knew that was killed

Mimicking everything everyone else said. CC is the greatest. Sailing, and Arthur’s theme. Excellent. And of course Michael McDonald with the backup vocals. Someone who has numerous hits, himself and arguably more famous. But CC is incredible, no doubt.

Now this is my generation. Graduated HS in the 80's. Also by Cross: Think of Laura, Arthur's Song & Sailing. NOT disco! It was soft pop. That's Michael McDonald (Doobie Bros) singing background

You'll love this tidbit, Anton. Cross was working as a chauffeur for Fleetwood Mac before he hit with this song.

It says something about Christopher Cross as a guitarist that in 1970 he replaced Ritchie Blackmore then in Deep Purple, at one gig due to sudden illness. Another tuber, Rick Beato has done an analysis video on the guitar solo. So if you want to listen it properly ( darned be the producer here for burying it) please search for "the greatest guitar solo you can't hear". With removal of the orchestration and edgier production values this could be a Journey - song. This is what is called AOR, Adult Oriented Rock. It is a term that lumps together a wide variety of bands and artists. Styx, Journey, Peter Frampton, Supertramp for example. However it was a marked difference in style when compared to acts like Carpenters, Player, Seals & Crofts, John Ford Coley & England Dan, Bread who dominated the charts to halfway 1970's.

Disco was phasing out at this time, This is what they now call Yacht Rock, some great stuff. Early 80s such great music and memories.

New subscribers here!! Love your Rihanna video. Would definitely recommend her 2016 MTV VMAS LIVE. Its amazing and it showcases her voice!!

If you’re looking for melodic guitar work/solos you should checkout Blue Öyster Cult. Buck Dharma is very underrated and his guitar work is some of most melodic you’ll hear.

I only really LOVE one Christopher Cross song, which in my opinion, is an 1979 'easy listening' masterpiece and extremely evocative of the feelings of lost love and yearning heartache to the point of eyes sweating... "Never Be The Same" I'd love to see your reaction. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZqex8Vtd5WcmdY.html

If you like this, then I have two words for you -- Yacht. Rock. (aka the soundtrack for when you want to just chill out on the back of a boat off the coast - technically a form of ''soft rock", but heavily inspired by smooth jazz, soul, R&B, and some disco) Look up the genre, and then just start exploring some of the artists (re: Steely Dan, Michael MacDonald, Toto, Doobie Brothers, Loggins, etc.). You will definitely not be disappointed.

Why do people confuse bongo's with conga's? Bongo's are two drums held between your knees, they are connected together, and are about 5 and 7 inches in length and 8 and 10 inches in diameter. Conga's are 11 to 14 inches in diameter and are about 30 inches tall. They stand on the floor. What you are hearing here are conga's. Try Christopher doing "Sailing" next.

@antonreacts

2 жыл бұрын

Likely people without music training or experience were never taught the difference.

@helgar791

2 жыл бұрын

@@antonreacts Well, now you all know.

Lov ya

Dickie Roberts

Great song. Penetrates to the bone.

Have you seen "Sing" 1?

Michael McDonald at chorus, do u know him?

with the incomparable Michael McDonald, adding just a little bit...🙂

He's the Billie Eilish of his generation. 🤣🤣🤣 I mean, winning the Big 4 at the Grammys, Oscar for the best original song. Yeah, pretty similar achievements.

Please please react to Sky Full Of Song by Florence and the Machine

Song/video volume is a little low.....

@antonreacts

2 жыл бұрын

Just turn up your volume on your computer, it will fix it :)

@kirkmcgee1

2 жыл бұрын

@@antonreacts I did and it was still too low.

not disco..lmao

Not disco.