Trust me: “Don’t Cry” is the next ASIA song you will want to hear.

@MarioCrosby

11 ай бұрын

Excellent choice, that one I think is my favorite from them.

@mzondi1970

11 ай бұрын

I vote for heat of the moment myself

@colemitchell228

11 ай бұрын

Don't Cry is 🔥🏆🎶

@Hanssologuitars

11 ай бұрын

This this this! The guitar intro, can you imagine their reaction

@bmiamiwai

11 ай бұрын

GO

My friend Lisa is the lead singer's wife, John Wetton. He sadly passed away a few years ago. But I want to share this with her so I will post your reaction on my FB page. His voice has a mesmerizing truth to it and he's been a member of some of my favorite bands, King Crimson and U.K.

@freetrailer4poor

3 ай бұрын

He reminds by of one of the nicest people in class or at work.

@cherrayegullett6175

3 ай бұрын

This comment needs more recognition. This man’s voice is Iconic and still is a big part of many peoples lives. ❤️🙏❤️❤️❤️

@LoriAnn-vr9im

22 күн бұрын

What a shame. I was positive I was going to marry him when I was 12 . Boy I wore this tape out and was in love with him 😢

Gotta love Asia!!! That keyboard riff interplay with the melodic guitar riff is so damn beautiful…John Wetton’s lyrics & voice are just perfection….RIP to John Wetton 🤘🏽🙏🏽🤘🏽🙏🏽🤘🏽

'The Smile Has Left Your Eyes' is a great power ballad of theirs...

@michaeladkins6

11 ай бұрын

Their other big hit was Dont Cry. With a story in the video.

@Beachgirl1

11 ай бұрын

@@michaeladkins6 “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes” video also has an interesting, extremely sad storyline.

@selecttoursnyc7787

11 ай бұрын

Love, love, love this song!

@magneto7930

11 ай бұрын

Midnight Sun is another great mellow song of theirs!

@RobXHEphotosPs37.29

11 ай бұрын

The live in Bulgaria 2013 is incredible.

"Don't Cry" and "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" are really the last two hits they had.

Seriously a band band with Steve Howe from Yes on guitar, and Carl Palmer on drums couldn't go wrong. Pure fire.

@mahatmarandy5977

11 ай бұрын

Yeah! Strve howe! I was trying to remember his name. Also geoff downes from the buggles and drama-era yes is playing keys

@chazrjr

11 ай бұрын

You got it. I believe they were referred to as the First "Super Group"

@mahatmarandy5977

11 ай бұрын

@@chazrjr i think Cream was the first supergroup, but this was certainly the first one of the ‘80s and better than probably all the others excepting the traveling wilburys

@robhansen6370

11 ай бұрын

Asia was actually better when Steve Howe left and they replaced him with Mandy Meyer for the Astra album (easily their most underappreciated album). Check out the song GO, it's possibly the best song you've never heard.

@clannad99germany70

11 ай бұрын

And the late John Wetton !!!!

Asia was such a great band. This is a supergroup made up of John Whetton from King Crimson, Steve Howe of the band Yes, Geoffe Downs from Yes and the Buggles and Carl Palmer from the group Emerson, Lake & Palmer. But this song hit MTV with a force in 1981/82. The harmonies are freaking amazing. Gives me chills. With your headphones on you pick up each instrument distinctively. Great pick and reaction! Should be noted that Asia still tour today but John Whetton passed away in 2017 unfortunately. RIP John. MTV was brand new in 1982 and looking for content. Most bands did not have real videos and had to put something, anything together to give rotation on MTV so you will see a lot of early videos that just don't make sense or are completely void of meaning. Budgets for video were none existent since the medium had not yet shown that it was profitable for music. That would quickly change and record companies would then push big dollars into video content. It made many bands successful, and even ruined some careers ( Billy Squier). But looking back on some of these video's as cheesy as they are, they were great for those of us growing up in this era. We were mesmerized by it. Our eyes glued to the tv.

@salvadorvillegas3569

Ай бұрын

The video is great with the gymnast performing jumps and twists on images of TV artifacts, expressing what the painful story of the song tells, is a love story based on her lies and manipulations...

One of my 80's favorite bands! Geoff Downes was the keyboard player for the Buggles and YES, Carl Palmer was the drummer from Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Steve Howe was a guitarist from YES, and John Wetton (what a voice) was bassist and vocalist from King Crimson. An awesome supergroup!

@MarkoMakela-mv8dt

11 ай бұрын

It is no surprise this band sounded so good. The era of progressive rock was ending but still you cannot deny, that all of it had something great...

@goatbut29

11 ай бұрын

Wow I had no idea! Thank you!

@patriciaalvareztostado8170

11 ай бұрын

Yes, someone called prefabricate band, because they used 4 great musician form other great band, but they did well, continue working until John Weaton die,

@adammckee3496

11 ай бұрын

Welton was also in another supergroup before this, UK.

@samuelfarro4759

11 ай бұрын

Asia was the "gateway drug" that got me hooked on prog rock in my early teens

This song has so much going on! The climax is just out of this world! The drummer is killing it! The. Guitarists Keyboards, Vocals, Harmonies! What does this song not have? It is perfections. I was quite a bit younger. I was only ten and I loved this song and still do! Glad you guys enjoyed it so much!❤

@thomassanchez-oo6sb

11 ай бұрын

Google Carl Palmer🔥🔥

@Dragonsinger71

11 ай бұрын

The reason they were referred to as a "supergroup" seems kind of obvious with a tune like this. A great example is that, as another points out, drummer is Carl Palmer, the percussion genius from Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

@pjg58x

11 ай бұрын

Also lead singer John Wetton from King Crimson, guitarist Steve Howe from Yes and keyboardist Geoff Downes from Yes and the Buggles

@joannecunliffe8067

11 ай бұрын

@@pjg58x Absolutely! Th first 45 single I bought myself (was bought others by family before then) was The Buggles - "Video Killed the Radio Star" (at the age of 11 and was probably a similar age to the little girl on the video). I still love the track just as much now (and Trevor Horn's bass too). I was 14 when Asia (debut album) came out and the first track I heard of course was "Heat of the Moment". That was it - I had to have all their music (and I do) + piano/tablature music. I had the Asia logo on the back of my denim jacket as a teenager (+ AC/DC, Rainbow, Magnum, Saxon etc 🥰). Took ages! I've always loved Asia and still do.

@acornsucks2111

11 ай бұрын

Please.

“Your insinserity” how his voice cracks in that line, it's another level…

Perfect definition of a 'super group'. These guys were nothing short of amazing together

"wildest dreams" is my favorite by Asia. Hell of a drum solo in that song.

Amazing that a song that is 40 years old can bring you back to a moment in time with just a few notes. This song instantly transports me back to summer camp right after 5th grade and also playing little league Baseball with my friends.

@007ndc

11 ай бұрын

Brings me back to early first semester Freshman year in college. Great music can be a wonderful gateway to precious memories

My favorite Asia song! "...You're on your own Inside your room (Only time will tell) You're claiming victory You were just using me And there is no one you can use now..." So good.

@crystalred2566

11 ай бұрын

My favorite too!

@Jabali619

11 ай бұрын

Watch the acoustic version live from Bulgaria! RIP Sir John Wetton.

@josephsuiter6137

5 ай бұрын

Only thing wrong was the cheesy 80's MTV videos

Asia was a supergroup made up of four prog rock legends. John Wetton (King Crimson) on bass, Steve Howe (Yes) on guitar, Geoff Downes (The Buggles) on keyboards, and Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer) on drums.

Also on this album is the Grammy award winning Soul Survivor. But the whole album is great.

This song is one of my favorites. It immediately takes me back to just having graduated from high school, and my girlfriend at the time. I had just turned 18, and she had just turned 16 (scandalous I know!). It was basically still puppy love for both of us, but those were such wonderful times. This song is one that really looks to thinking about what the future may hold. Love it!

@petercourtien4581

11 ай бұрын

I was 17. Got so nostalgic hearing this one. Love your comment.

@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13

11 ай бұрын

@@petercourtien4581 Thank you!

@williamh4172

11 ай бұрын

I would have been going into my Senior year, just about to turn 18 when this was released. It definitely brings back great memories. I had a wide variety of music tastes, but especially liked progressive rock.

@joannecunliffe8067

11 ай бұрын

@@williamh4172 I'm about 4 years younger but love prog rock too. Still do 🥰. As a little kid I loved Renaissance "Northern Lights" (kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqaV1LlqetzJf6g.html ) - one of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar (had to learn barre chords because it's in E major). When I heard the rest of the album (A Song For All Seasons) I think my dizzy little head exploded! Real prog rock! Dad introduced me to Genesis, Yes and Uriah Heap. A friend's Dad introduced me to Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd and the Moody Blues. A classmate introduced me to Rush. I think hearing epic bands at a young age spoils you. After that, chart music is just not good enough!

@williamh4172

11 ай бұрын

@@joannecunliffe8067 I was fortunate to catch Rush twice in the early 80s. Also went to Kansas and Supertramp shows.

"The brightest ring around the moon will darken when I die". I love that line.

@MrGpschmidt

11 ай бұрын

Beyond poignantly deep - I think this will be my epitaph

Brilliant album... I still jam out to it 42 years later... GREAT REVIEW (the whole album is FIRE!!!) Check out "Wildest Dream" and "Without You"... Having listened to this album, in particular, hundreds of times over the decades. I know the band members came from other multi hit bands and I have come to realize that Asia is a perfect blend of Pink Floyd, Yes, ELP, Rush and several other artists. It is beautifully crafted "artisinal" Prog Rock...

@patriciaalvareztostado8170

11 ай бұрын

Wildest dream is great, love the beat of that song

@mariajobson739

11 ай бұрын

Their only album right?

@Wolverines77

11 ай бұрын

@@mariajobson739 I guess between studio and live albums there are 60 total. I really like most of their second album, "Alpha" which came out in '83. But not to the extent of their debut album.

@Wolverines77

11 ай бұрын

@@patriciaalvareztostado8170 The drum work in "Wildest Dream" is out of this world... The lyrics in "Without You" are a Masterclass in how to write an entire novel into a 5 minute song...

I've seen them in concert three times. One of my favorite 80's bands...

@23nacho23

11 ай бұрын

Saw them live 3 times as well. So good.

I’m so glad you liked it!! I really couldn’t tell which way you re gonna go the first minute! “Don’t Cry” and “The Smile has left your eyes” by them will SLAY you!

This whole album STILL rocks. They produce magical music between the vocals and keys.

Great song & band. You still have to react to my favorite from them, "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes"!!!

This is from THE TOP selling album of 1982! I was obsessed with this album at the time and still listen to it. If you want the full band experience TIME AGAIN is incredible. Also the ballad WITHOUT YOU still gives me chills to this day!

Did anybody else use this song to get through a tough break up, when it first came out? And for just a couple of mins, the tears stopped and you felt empowered!! ❤Thanks j and Amber love y'all so much! 😘

Two great songs from Asia: Time Again, and Wildest Dreams.

The art work for this album cover was pretty cool.

Wow this took me back in time to high school. 80's music rocks!!

Years ago a friend and I were having a serious discussion about a topic I can no longer remember. She finished her thought with "Only time will tell." After a short pause, I softly sang, "you're leaving now....," she followed with "it's in your eyes...," together we sang "there's no disguising it..." and then we launched into a full scale singing of this song. We laughed so hard! This song has a special place in my heart because of this memory.

This is my favorite single by them. Their first two albums were knockouts, with the first being the very best! RIP John Wetton. 😢

Every song on their albums are awesome. One of the best concerts I ever attended.

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11 ай бұрын

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Sole survivor is one of their best songs. Killer bass line.

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"Don't Cry" was Asia's second #1 song after "Heat of the Moment".

Awesome. One of my favorite bands from the 80s. I wore out their cassette tape. Great album. Underrated band!

@Wolverines77

11 ай бұрын

Underappreciated, this album flew up the charts at the time. It was regularly played on the radio for almost 20 years... I still hear their biggest hits in stores at least once a month...

@Wolverines77

11 ай бұрын

Underappreciated... never underrated...

@onionhead5780

11 ай бұрын

I could swear my brother had this in 8 track. It’s been so long ago but I remember a blue 8 track in the early 80’s that I think was Asia

When Asia first came out in the early 80s it was a sound that was novel. The vocals, the harmonies with the synthesizer and the drums was unique almost like its own genre.

OMG,I have not heard this song in years 🥰

This is my favorite ASIA song❤❤❤

@crystalred2566

11 ай бұрын

Mine too!! ❤

This has that early 80s sound.🔥🔥

A 'supergroup' with just 3 top 20 hits. Many critics and prog rock fans considered them disappointing radio-friendly album-oriented rock.

Major 80s classic! I had Asia cassettes.

Brings back memories to my first memories of music as a toddler in the early 80s

@petercourtien4581

11 ай бұрын

That’s very cool.

My fav with Asia is pretty unknown. "Am i in love?". A soulful ballad.

This is my favorite song of theirs. My sister would listen on repeat in the car.

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11 ай бұрын

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Amazing song from an incredible-sounding band. Nothing sounds like them anymore.

Love this band

Asia was fantastic. John Wetton's vocals superb. RIP JW

"Who Will Stop the Rain" and "Heaven On Earth" are really good also.

My dad got me this album on vinyl, along with Pyromania and Synchronicity, when I was eleven and he only had two more years to live. That makes it one of my favorite memories.

If you've only done this (great song) and Heat of the Moment, here's what you've got to hit: 1. SOLE SURVIVOR (proggiest, usually the encore) 2. WILDEST DREAMS 3. HERE COMES THE FEELING 4. MIDNIGHT SUN 5. WITHOUT YOU Asia was a Progressive Rock Supergroup. John Wetton>lead singer/bass from Uriah Heep, Roxy Music, King Crimson, UK Steve Howe>guitars YES Geoff Downes>keyboards The Buggles (Video Killed the Radio Star), YES Carl Palmer>Drums Emerson, Lake &Palmer (ELP)

This was their best song in my opinion. It takes me back to listening to the radio in the morning before going to school back in the 80s.😊

@sanzoftatooine

11 ай бұрын

I agree. I like it better than Heat of the Moment.

Feeling fortunate to have grown up when was wide variety of great music, rock and R&B a fraction of what was in 70s, 80s and very early 90s

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This song brings back such wonderful memories of the early 80’s! That time was REALLY the best!

The Smile has Left Your Eyes is a great Asia tune

An 80’s “supergroup” with members of Yes, King Crimson and ELP. Good band to explore. I like Too Late; Don’t Cry and also Valkyrie.

@petercourtien4581

11 ай бұрын

I never knew this. But with Asia’s sound, it totally makes sense.

@user-fk8uh3ok9w

11 ай бұрын

@@petercourtien4581 the original lineup was John Wetton (King Crimson) Steve Howe (Yes), Geoff Downes (Yes) and Carl Palmer (ELP). Lots of personnel changes over the years. Greg Lake even sang with them for a time.

John Wetton was one of my favorites singers/songwriters. My favorite album was his solo album; Battle Lines. The title track is amazing; so it Right Where I Wanted to Be, and Hold Me Now. I owned the first 4 Asia album out; Asia, Alpha, Astra, and Now & Then. Don't Cry, The Smile Has Left Your Eyes, Go, Voice of America, and Am I in Love, one of 2 new tracks on Now & Then. R.I.P John Wetton! You will always live on in your music!

Time traveled to 1982 ❤️

Asia was one of my favorites. My favorite songs (besides this and "Heat Of The Moment") are "Don't Cry", "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes", and "Summer Can't Last Too Long" (which was never a hit, but just one of their tracks I loved.).

Great music thank you!!

One of my favorite bands of the 80s Asia is a very underrated band. Many good songs from Asia include "Don't Cry", "Prayin' for a Miracle", "Rock and Roll Dream", many more. Love your reaction.

Asia was 🔥🏆🎶. Check out Don't Cry and Here Comes the Feeling. You'll be glad you did.

Pretty much every song on their self-titled album is amazing. I'd suggest Sole Survivor next.

RIP John Wetton

"Soul Survivor" was always my favorite from this band. It wasn't one of their hits, but still a fan favorite. 'Asia' was one of the (if not the first) first supergroups of the 80's...

I miss my childhood. I was about 12 when this came out. Great days with great tunes.

Absolutely LOVE this one! My favorite of theirs by far! There's also a live version of this, performed with an orchestra, that I highly recommend. RIP John Wetton. He was sooo prolific across so many bands. Thanks for this reaction!

Glad that you reacted to this song, it has very special meaning for me, even though I’d never heard of the song until 1996 or 97. If possible I’d like to recommend another John Mellencamp song, “Crumblin’ Down” but you really need to watch the official video not just listen to the audio, please. The video is very impressive and entertaining. Thank you for reading this and enjoy the rest of your weekend. I’m 67 and alone in life and I have to admit that Amber & J have become like honorary family to me I’ve come to love them like family, anyway, I hope that that isn’t embarrassing.

@rodb9275

11 ай бұрын

Crumblin Down is my favorite song of his!

I had forgotten this song! One of my favorites…thanks for the reaction!❤

Love Asia! Is one of my favorite band, had some great song, the Guitar on Heat of the moment are great

I grew up in the '70s and the great music of the '80s. Asia was a great group and made some really good underrated music

One of the true supergroups. Vocals, musicianship & songwriting. Steve Howe is a virtuoso.

The group "Saga" reminded me of Asia. They had 2 hit songs.... Wind Him Up & On the Loose. Def worth a listen if you want a jam session

This is one of the songs that reminds me of the 80s. I loved this song.

Finally!!!! These guys were a phenomenal group, one of the first super groups. The first two albums were fire. I have worn out every physical copy that I have had over the years. Love ASIA!!!!

Great Band! Prog Rock Supergroup!

This is my all-time favorite Asia song.... imo their best ever!!!!

The 1st Supergroup of the 80s, comprised of King Crimson, Yes, and Emerson, Lake and Palmer greats. 3 of the greatest alternative rock bands ever, and we are blessed with ASIA!!!

I'm not really a prog rock fan but I LOVED Asia and this is music to perfection! Everything from their first album was fantastic but some future listens could be: "Sole Survivor" "Wildest Dreams" "Without You" "Don't Cry" and "Go."

@imsirius2

11 ай бұрын

yes yes yes to all these.

"Time Again" is on that same (debut) album and is 🔥🔥🔥. Definitely worthy of a reaction!

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Jay noticing Carl Palmer's drums was so iconic. Asia was one of the best supergroups ever. Yes, Buggles, King Crimson, and Emerson,Lake,&Palmer were phenomenal to begin with and combining them is just unbelievable.

@allendixon7700

11 ай бұрын

I agree with you, I think they don't need to tribe when traveling on a traveling with the travel in wheelbarrows😅😅😅😅😅😅

Forgot how much I love this band!

Asia were a “Supergroup” Made up with some of the best 70’s prog musicians John Wetton - singer bass (king crimson and UK) Steve Howe Guitar (YES) Carl Palmer -Drums (ELP) Geoff Downes -keyboards (buggles and YES) As the video age began these guys cashed in with great power pop

Great album, great band, overlooked a lot of times in 80's band discussions. Would really love to see you guys get back to Dr Hook.

Another wonderful trip down memory lane. 80s were the best

Man, this tune brings back memories...a 17 year old Me, cruising down 82nd Ave in Portland , Ore slamming this tape into the tape deck of my 68 Ford Torino GT and LOVING LIFE!

Definitely there best song nice pick..

You both have an amazing ability for identifying the cowbell in songs. I never realized how popular of an instrument it was before watching your channel. I gotta have more cowbell!

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Some of Asia's other hits such as 'Sole Survivor', 'Wildest Dreams', 'Midnight Sun', 'Time Again' as well as 'Heaven Help Me Know' from Wetton's last album before passing from cancer, RIP, are among some of their best. I'll never forget seeing Asia live on their first tour at SPAC in Saratoga New York back in the early 80's when they released their first album. The band came out on stage dressed entirely in white and then delivered such a tight set that you weren't sure if you were listening to the studio album or not. They allowed each musician his own spotlight throughout the performance, professional, polite and extremely humbled by the crowd's reaction. It was one of the best concerts of my youth and to think they only had one album out at the time.

One of the best albums of the 80's.

"Here Comes the Feeling," "Sole Survivor," "Don't Cry," and their live version of "Court of the Crimson King." Just a few suggestions.

Wildest Dreams is another good upbeat song. Awesome drums in this banger!!!

@juliewhite7469

11 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

4 of Rocks finest musicians creating one bad ass album

Asia is just pinnacle 80s I love them so much

Good song good reaction

Asia is a great band. I hope you check out Days Like These.

Four incredibly talented guys. Takes me back to uni days, when Asia was on my turntable non-stop!

SOLE SURVIVOR is an epic song. No channel has reacted to this song. You could be the first. It has drums that shoot off like rifles, cerebral synthesizers, pounding pianos, heavenly harmonies, tough, Rocky-style lyrics, and my favorite: the most creative and untamed Wawa pedal guitar I’ve ever heard (Steve Howe, the guitar player from Yes) all throughout the song. It is an all time classic for fighters and overcomers. In my mind, it tells the story of Jesus conquering Hell as a one man commando invasion. It’s worth a listen.

Like 👍 Number 310. Classic song 🎵 In concert before tear 2001, the stage had 4 or more keyboards piano 🎹 for this song! 🤯 RIP John Welton, lead vocals 🎤 and bass guitar 🎸. Asia replaced him and continues to record and perform around the world 🌎. Suggested song 🎵 Asia performs Don't Cry 😢

The whole band is amazing, but Carl Palmer on drums is fire.

It was announced yesterday that the legendary crooner Tony Bennett passed away. It would be nice to do a reaction to one of his songs. One of his greats is I Left My Heart In San Francisco. RIP Mr. Bennett.

these guys are known as a super group, they all come from different bands and came together to form Asia and make good music

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