WOW, this one reached way into the cobweb-filled dusty depths of my hippocampus, haven't heard it since the Carter administration. 😛 This was my first time seeing the video, it reminds me of the backdrop to a Lifetime cable movie. The breadth of music on your channel really adds to the enjoyment factor, I never know what's next each time you're "back with another one" E. 💯
LOLZ Empress, thanks for reacting to my pick...I knew you would get a kick out of this late 70's early 80's cheese-tastic hit! Its def got that 80's TV movie/ Soap Opera vibe & those dramatic lyrics that you can't get enough of.🤣 💜
This song was a hit when I was in 7th grade! I knew she was giving advice, but I didn't grasp the actual depths of the advice. I've always like the song tho. Good delivery and vocals. Powerful life lessons can be taken from this song.
...Oh, Empress, you CRACKED me up on this one! ....IG Models be a HO', too, what-WHAT!?? (5:23) ...HA-HAAAA!! ...As The Empress knows, the tune is about a 'Mistress' (5:07) who lost out on a 'simple' life, by chasing the HIGH life....(cont.) ...The tune, originally released in 1976/1977, which BOMBED....became a 'surprise' hit when a DJ was making fun of it 1982 on the Radio, and it became a surprise Top Ten Pop hit! ...We were inundated with prime time Soap Operas (at the time), which helped the Song become a hit! ...BUT, the more things change, the more they stay the SAME.....
@@EmpressReacts You're welcome. I was listening to your reaction in the car and at first didn't realize you had started singing and not Charlene. You should audition for one of the singing shows. You should find some way to share your gift with others and maybe even make money doing it.. I have a song recommendation. It's called "Color Him Father" by the Winstons. It's very meaningful and sets a good example for men in our messed up society. It's from the 60's. Check it out. Best wishes, Greg
I was a sophomore in high school when Charlene broke out into the music charts with this ballad. I believe it was 1982. I was also in love at the time and so this song is particularly poignant. It was pure joy watching your reaction to the lyrics!
😵 OMG I haven't heard this song since I was Very Young ! 😳 For some perspective on that amt of time, I'll Turn 55 this Oct. 2022 ! THANKS 4 THE MEMORY 🤗🤨
Um...yeah...I must have been really little when I heard this bc I know this song, but I had NO IDEA what the lyrics were talking about. I just thought it was a pretty little song. Oh, but no. That was a whole journey. 😳
I first heard this in the 90s in the opening scene of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" with a drag queen lip syncing this in a seedy bar. So camp and there's just something about the melodrama of the lyrics. LOL Also I recall in one episode of the Brit-com Absolutely Fabulous, Edina laments "oh sweetie, I've been to paradise but I've never ever been to ME" Empress, try working that line into a conversation and see what your friends say 🤣🤣
An interesting fact about this song is that it was originally recorded in 1977, but didn't become a big hit until 5 years later in 1982. So it's actually a 70s song. I'm not sure whether the official video is from 1977 or 1982. Perhaps 1982 is more likely. This is a nice performance of the song in HD on the Dutch show TopPop in June 1982: czcams.com/video/txGhgfo6Iew/video.html
....SPOT ON trivia, Andrew, but allow me, if you will, to fill out some additional info: ...It actually was recorded in 1976, but was to BE released in 1977, because Charlene was on Motown Records (a mostly black label) featuring a White artist, and they didn't know how to market her....She was supposed to be 'their' Olivia Newton John... (cont.) ..AND the Song was actually played as a 'joke', by a DJ in 1981 / 1982, because the tune is about a 'jet-setting' Woman...who's actually, the OTHER Woman, and missed out on a domesticated lifestyle... kinda like "Alexis Carrington" from "Dynasty" ....
Kind of a Lifetime movie song but I like her Vocals...nice of you to notice Jean Harlow, she was a babe. Check out Red Dust, Bombshell and many others.
Hi Empress!! A couple of great Interviews for 1990-91, you should definitely check out.(1) BBC Radio Interview/1990, (2) Regis Philbin 90/91( it’s a two parter I believe). (3)Arsenio Hall 90/91, (4) MTV-90/91, I believe this was called Breakfast With Madonna, Interview during the Blonde Ambition Tour. Just wanted to suggest a couple, this was a great time for awesome Interviews. :)
As always, Empress had some great insights - - and even noted that the song could also apply to men... And, in fact!, there is Indeed a Male version of the song, by The Temptations. Musically, it's excellent, but they had to change some of the lyrics around - - and the 'message' just isn't quite as clear. It's describing a young guy running around, seeing the world, having a great time, with no real repercussions - - and I'm like, Sign me Up for that! I'll take some'a That! Yeah. That version just don't really work as a message song.
Ohhh empress been years i haven’t heard this song. I have one real good mushy like this. But I gotta join Patreon. Covid made me broke. 😣. Hospital bills pulling me under That 3 dollar spot I had it gone! I’ll see what I can do. I miss u reacting to my songs But lil Joey broke. 😩
Well... In my opinion, cheesy is bad music! Bad vocals, bad arrangement, bad lyrics, bad melody, bad harmony... Anyway, everything that is in 95% of what we currently hear and none of what we find in this song. But I repeat... This is my concept of a "cheesy" song.
Best cheese ever! ❤️ Charlene has a beautiful voice and did a good job. I’m here for it.😊
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WOW, this one reached way into the cobweb-filled dusty depths of my hippocampus, haven't heard it since the Carter administration. 😛 This was my first time seeing the video, it reminds me of the backdrop to a Lifetime cable movie. The breadth of music on your channel really adds to the enjoyment factor, I never know what's next each time you're "back with another one" E. 💯
It was a number one here in the UK in June 1982, five years after it was originally recorded.
Wow thank u‼️Glad you're enjoying 😍
LOLZ Empress, thanks for reacting to my pick...I knew you would get a kick out of this late 70's early 80's cheese-tastic hit! Its def got that 80's TV movie/ Soap Opera vibe & those dramatic lyrics that you can't get enough of.🤣 💜
Great pick. Haven’t heard this in a long time. 😌. I love all that mushy stuff!!!
Yaaas‼️When I saw the house I knew it was about to be 🔥🤣
This song was a hit when I was in 7th grade! I knew she was giving advice, but I didn't grasp the actual depths of the advice. I've always like the song tho. Good delivery and vocals. Powerful life lessons can be taken from this song.
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Really....and California is trash now, so sad.
'I took the sweet life but never knew I'd be bitter from the sweet.'
Whew‼️🔥
...Oh, Empress, you CRACKED me up on this one! ....IG Models be a HO', too, what-WHAT!?? (5:23) ...HA-HAAAA!! ...As The Empress knows, the tune is about a 'Mistress' (5:07) who lost out on a 'simple' life, by chasing the HIGH life....(cont.)
...The tune, originally released in 1976/1977, which BOMBED....became a 'surprise' hit when a DJ was making fun of it 1982 on the Radio, and it became a surprise Top Ten Pop hit! ...We were inundated with prime time Soap Operas (at the time), which helped the Song become a hit! ...BUT, the more things change, the more they stay the SAME.....
Wow the second life story is interesting ‼️🤣
Your voice is as good as hers and I'm not kidding. And I'm impressed that you even know who Jean Harlow is
Wow thanks ‼️Shoutout to TCM for playing old Hollywood movies 😂
@@EmpressReacts You're welcome. I was listening to your reaction in the car and at first didn't realize you had started singing and not Charlene. You should audition for one of the singing shows. You should find some way to share your gift with others and maybe even make money doing it..
I have a song recommendation. It's called "Color Him Father" by the Winstons. It's very meaningful and sets a good example for men in our messed up society. It's from the 60's. Check it out. Best wishes, Greg
Yes! This song is an '80's Victoria Principal movie, 😂
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I was a sophomore in high school when Charlene broke out into the music charts with this ballad. I believe it was 1982. I was also in love at the time and so this song is particularly poignant. It was pure joy watching your reaction to the lyrics!
glad you enjoyed!
😵 OMG I haven't heard this song since I was Very Young ! 😳 For some perspective on that amt of time, I'll Turn 55 this Oct. 2022 ! THANKS 4 THE MEMORY 🤗🤨
You have a resemblance to Mazikeen of the Lilium....
Um...yeah...I must have been really little when I heard this bc I know this song, but I had NO IDEA what the lyrics were talking about. I just thought it was a pretty little song. Oh, but no. That was a whole journey. 😳
🤣🤣right
I first heard this in the 90s in the opening scene of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" with a drag queen lip syncing this in a seedy bar. So camp and there's just something about the melodrama of the lyrics. LOL
Also I recall in one episode of the Brit-com Absolutely Fabulous, Edina laments "oh sweetie, I've been to paradise but I've never ever been to ME"
Empress, try working that line into a conversation and see what your friends say 🤣🤣
Yes I always think of Edina Monsoon when I hear this song .
I'm going to give it a shot
Wheres the ending of the song it's the best
An interesting fact about this song is that it was originally recorded in 1977, but didn't become a big hit until 5 years later in 1982. So it's actually a 70s song. I'm not sure whether the official video is from 1977 or 1982. Perhaps 1982 is more likely. This is a nice performance of the song in HD on the Dutch show TopPop in June 1982: czcams.com/video/txGhgfo6Iew/video.html
....SPOT ON trivia, Andrew, but allow me, if you will, to fill out some additional info: ...It actually was recorded in 1976, but was to BE released in 1977, because Charlene was on Motown Records (a mostly black label) featuring a White artist, and they didn't know how to market her....She was supposed to be 'their' Olivia Newton John... (cont.)
..AND the Song was actually played as a 'joke', by a DJ in 1981 / 1982, because the tune is about a 'jet-setting' Woman...who's actually, the OTHER Woman, and missed out on a domesticated lifestyle... kinda like "Alexis Carrington" from "Dynasty" ....
Interesting ‼️
Kind of a Lifetime movie song but I like her Vocals...nice of you to notice Jean Harlow, she was a babe. Check out Red Dust, Bombshell and many others.
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You have the cutest smile. Nice reaction
Thank u!
You are so funny and entertaining!
😍hope you sub!
She's giving me an ONJ delivery. Empress we are on the same wave length.
We're always on vibin😍
@@EmpressReacts 💯
Hi Empress!! A couple of great Interviews for 1990-91, you should definitely check out.(1) BBC Radio Interview/1990, (2) Regis Philbin 90/91( it’s a two parter I believe). (3)Arsenio Hall 90/91, (4) MTV-90/91, I believe this was called Breakfast With Madonna, Interview during the Blonde Ambition Tour. Just wanted to suggest a couple, this was a great time for awesome Interviews. :)
As always, Empress had some great insights - - and even noted that the song could also apply to men... And, in fact!, there is Indeed a Male version of the song, by The Temptations.
Musically, it's excellent, but they had to change some of the lyrics around - - and the 'message' just isn't quite as clear. It's describing a young guy running around, seeing the world, having a great time, with no real repercussions - - and I'm like, Sign me Up for that! I'll take some'a That!
Yeah. That version just don't really work as a message song.
Thank u!
Ohhh empress been years i haven’t heard this song. I have one real good mushy like this. But I gotta join Patreon. Covid made me broke. 😣. Hospital bills pulling me under That 3 dollar spot I had it gone! I’ll see what I can do. I miss u reacting to my songs But lil Joey broke. 😩
Just glad you're here😘I missed you
@@EmpressReacts Thank you E. I’m humbled 😊
This vid cuts off the ending, which are the best VOCALS!
Oh man PURE CHEESE & CAMP. So many drag Queen lip synchs karaoke night. We used to sing this with choreo. 4 of us acted it out. Great fun song.
You got it right. X
But now she penny less, and after a Baby Daddy
It’s a good song and I’ve always liked it but it’s definitely cheesy, especially that spoken word part 😅
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Well... In my opinion, cheesy is bad music! Bad vocals, bad arrangement, bad lyrics, bad melody, bad harmony... Anyway, everything that is in 95% of what we currently hear and none of what we find in this song. But I repeat... This is my concept of a "cheesy" song.