The Crunch - The RAH Band’s debut '77 hit and the story behind that Top of The Pops appearance!
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- čas přidán 25. 01. 2024
- Richard Anthony Hewson talks though his debut single created and released as The RAH Band in 1977. The Crunch was a Top 10 hit around the world, peaking at #6 in the charts and becoming an '80s mainstay, influencing the future of pop music. Keep watching to hear the legendary story of the song being performed on Top Of The Pops!
This CZcams series is a world exclusive with the legendary, yet illusive, man behind The RAH Band. Richard Anthony Hewson is 85 years old and still makes music every day. Following a strict regime, he heads to his home studio every morning where he still uses the same analog synths, drum machines and fx from his 80s era. His incredible story has never been told in full, until now... This series reveals the tales of one of the UK’s most endearing and prolific composers, and possibly the most unlikely global viral sensation of recent years.
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Created by Sophia Ongley.
Shot & edited by Simon Waldock.
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A 'wonderfully constructed ' single! And it's uniqueness almost immediately set it apart, from what was the contemporary music scene of the summer of 1977!
Thank you for this incredible track Mr Hewson! I was 13 years old and choreographed a "modern" dance piece to The Crunch for my entry into the All Englands Arts Awards - I got the gold - and it couldn't have been done without you - and this phenomenally catchy music. It is such a treasured memory from my early teenage years. Forever grateful 💖🎵🎶
thanks for that Jayney !
'Clouds across the moon' going through my head right now and will be my 'ear worm' until bedtime. Cool!
A friend of mine showed me the song "Messages From The Stars" and that's where I really fell in love with the RAH Band. Soon after, I discovered the album "Mystery" and was astonished with the sounds you came up 40 years ago! It sounds just as fresh as it came out yesterday! You sir have created a wonderful group, and it's always a pleasure to hear these funky basslines coupled with the amazing melodies and great vocals. Thank you, Mr. Hewson!
"When the crunch came I found myself at last thrown from the main Highway and propelled headlong down this strange new Side Road. Sunlit and uncharted, it draws me on to see what lies Beyond"
From the album "the crunch and beyond" 👍🏼💥
Literally my favorite band!!!
Thanks for the music Mr RAH ♥
An absolute legend Mr RAH!
what a great track - hot Saturday night with this pumping and dancing on the tables.. not that you can dance on the tables anymore....
Love this song the man’s a genius ❤😊
You Sir, are a legend! I can't begin to tell you just how much The Crunch meant to me in the summer of '77. Such amazing memories. It was around my 11th birthday, and i really think if it depended upon it, i could easily have killed just to get my hands on a copy. I'm only half-joking! Lol! Thankfully it didn't come to that, and I did of course legitimately buy a copy, which i still own today, and all but wore it out. Where did those years go! Anyway, i'd like to thank you for something that has always been so very important to me! You have an incredible talent. Kind regards 🤟🏻😎
Thankyou for your kind words - good luck !!
Excited!
The Legend!!
Loved "The Crunch" played it every chance I had on jukeboxes in the '70s, great sound.
Awesome!
Super!
Tears and Rain is an absolute classic tune.
That’s Andy Clark on keys on Top of the pops ( Jeff Beck / David Bowie ) . It’s his birthday today ! He’s the one who plays keys on “ Ashes to Ashes”.I’ll have to show him this 😂.
Got any clue who the drummer behind him was?.
Always wondered what Synth he used for the intro...Now I know. Love that sound...
A very worthy composition.
I remember watching this on ToTPs when I was 9 years old. Couldn't remember the name of the tune or the band until I saw it in a 70's hits compilation - what I did remember was the guy on the synth wearing a balaclava. Always struck me as one of the edgiest segments on ToTPs - now I find 50 years later that it was all a fake!
Just a dude in his bedroom
Cool
Where is the totp footage of the Rah band playing the crunch? Can't find it anywhere😮
@TheRAHBandOfficial
4 days ago
It was removed because it wasn't the real The Rah Band, it was a dep group, RAH was unavailable that day due to prior commitments
I kind of liked the fake TOTP Rah band too, with " Spiderman " up there on the keyboard 😅...
1:04 wa wa wa wa
I LOVE CRUNCH
but i've been calling it CHUNK my whole life😢😂