FIRST TIME HEARING ABC - The Look Of Love REACTION

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  • FIRST TIME HEARING ABC - The Look Of Love REACTION
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  • @EverythingEcstatic
    @EverythingEcstatic Před rokem +344

    This whole album is an absolute masterpiece. One of the best of the 1980s.

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Před rokem +9

      Pair that with their video film "Mantrap" makes this one of my all-time 80's favorites. ABC was phenomenal! Still listening 40 years later!!

    • @laurabailey1054
      @laurabailey1054 Před rokem +11

      I still have my copy

    • @costeris35
      @costeris35 Před rokem +5

      Absolutely!

    • @robnelson840
      @robnelson840 Před rokem +5

      @@laurabailey1054 Got it on vinyl and CD one of the all time 80's stand out albums

    • @tim10243
      @tim10243 Před rokem +3

      @@laurabailey1054 me too - in vinyl!

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau Před rokem +468

    Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Poison Arrow", "When Smokey Sings", "Be Near Me" and "All Of My Heart"!!!
    "Poison Arrow" is a great upbeat song as this one!
    edit- Martin Fry on lead vocals.

    • @macalcord
      @macalcord Před rokem +10

      Ocean Blue also is great.

    • @kbusby4824
      @kbusby4824 Před rokem +19

      Love Be Near Me.

    • @elcorado83
      @elcorado83 Před rokem +11

      This song has so many ideas packed into just a few minutes. Its genuinely one of the most inventive and best produced songs ever. Repeated listens will reward you. There is SO much going on in it!

    • @mscommerce
      @mscommerce Před rokem +18

      +100 votes for all of those, but especially 'When Smokey Sings' , which is a tribute to the great Smokey Robinson, and a perfect New Wave tribute to Motown!

    • @matthewmarcinko9157
      @matthewmarcinko9157 Před rokem +2

      And then the alligator puppet starts biting him 'cause he doesn't want to listen to that...

  • @todddepue681
    @todddepue681 Před rokem +194

    Music videos were THE art form of the 80s. So important not just for the success of the artist or a song, but culturally. As a teenager, MTV showed us how to dress, how to dance, and how to embrace our creativity.
    Plus, our parents didn't really understand music videos, so I'm sure that definitely heightened the appeal 😉

    • @blackblake3658
      @blackblake3658 Před rokem +6

      Yes. My sister and I would head straight for the TV after school to check out the latest videos and the VJays.

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 Před rokem

      Todd...I disagree...hate the media. That's the problem with today and why you have a horrible administration over there!

    • @polytheneprentiss1534
      @polytheneprentiss1534 Před rokem +10

      @@michaelasay8587 he’s not talking about today, nor the “media” nor politics. Jeez 🙄

    • @sashabertold3731
      @sashabertold3731 Před rokem +2

      ​@@michaelasay8587
      He's talking about the 80s oh my .... long time ago

    • @GWThorley
      @GWThorley Před rokem +2

      The Video wasn’t only an art form it was a way for Bands and Artists to make an impact. The androgynous Annie Lennox in Sweet Dreams to Adam Ant in Ant Rap. Money for Nothing showing new technologies. The iconic videos of the 80’s always made an impact who can forget Duran Duran’s Wild Boys and Thriller which became an event. The shock and awe of videos also made Political statements too like Dear God by XTC Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2 and 1 in 10 by UB40 (a band named after the Unemployment Benefit form) 😜

  • @maha77
    @maha77 Před rokem +101

    This was my favorite music in 1982 when I was 14 and now that I am a 55 year old man I can not believe how much time has passed, _and I love it just as much!_

    • @ingvarjensen1088
      @ingvarjensen1088 Před rokem +5

      Well said!!! I exactly feel the same, I never get tired of that song ❤

    • @jannekalliokoski1968
      @jannekalliokoski1968 Před rokem +4

      Same. Born also 1968

    • @MultiKate4444
      @MultiKate4444 Před rokem +3

      Me too, aged 14 in 82, loved that song and had a crush on Martin fry lol.

    • @raythomas4812
      @raythomas4812 Před rokem +4

      The 80s is my Happy place ( for Pop and Soul/dance music alike ) Im 60 now and I have no Idea who anyone in the charts are ( if they still have charts )

    • @maverick2242
      @maverick2242 Před rokem +2

      True dat

  • @exeter1985
    @exeter1985 Před rokem +132

    Wow! That takes me back... ABC. Their hit song still sounds as good today as it did when it was written.

    • @elcorado83
      @elcorado83 Před rokem

      Lets throw them a curve ball and suggest Keane with "Spiraling", which was obviously "inspired" (ahem) by this song, and see if they can guess which decade it is...!

    • @kf9346
      @kf9346 Před rokem +1

      I had just started sneaking into adult nightclubs when this came out. We used to cover the floor in baby powder and throw so much shade dancing when ABC came on!

    • @Bejewelle88
      @Bejewelle88 Před rokem

      It sure does!

  • @hellokimmy68
    @hellokimmy68 Před rokem +107

    You gotta do Poison Arrow next! I loved ABC back in the 80s. Martin Fry, the lead singer, was just SO suave and handsome.
    When Smokey Sings, How To Be a Millionaire and Be Near Me are also good ones by them, but Poison Arrow is so incredibly catchy.
    (Also, speaking of artists with letters for names, you should check out the song Pop Muzik by M. Yes, just M. It was one of the first "new wave" songs and was a big part of ushering in the synthpop sound of the 80s.)

  • @lindarenee2198
    @lindarenee2198 Před rokem +56

    Living in the '80's was even better. It was so much fun being a young adult. The music was phenomenal. Love you guys 💕

    • @fuzzydan4544
      @fuzzydan4544 Před rokem +3

      You are so right. I would go back to stay if I knew the future of the world..

  • @beesnestna9544
    @beesnestna9544 Před rokem +70

    ABC was a great British Pop group that came out at the height of the New Wave era. They had a different sound, as did many of the Euro groups of the time. Disco was on its way out, people wanted to hear something different, and ABC delivered. This song and "Poison Arrow" are my favorites songs by this group. Peace & Love🕊❤

    • @tdupuy
      @tdupuy Před rokem +4

      Yes, Poison Arrow!

  • @kellyreiterman
    @kellyreiterman Před rokem +57

    I'm so grateful that the 80s spanned my high school and college years. Such great music.

    • @Brainly-Brian
      @Brainly-Brian Před rokem

      And great time.

    • @xmathmanx
      @xmathmanx Před rokem

      if you like music it really doesn't matter when it came out, or what age you were

    • @lambo2655
      @lambo2655 Před rokem +1

      Great 80’s pop & rock got me through some difficult high school years.

  • @DawnSuttonfabfour
    @DawnSuttonfabfour Před rokem +21

    This song, until the day I couldn't, got me out my chair and on the floor EVERY time. Sigh. Wish I still could. Dance kids, as much as you can, while you can.

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare Před rokem +45

    Here's some blue-eyed soul, all the way from the UK! One of the great bands of the 80s! Martin Fry had a stellar voice, and it came through on tracks like this, as well as "When Smokey Sings" (a tribute to Smokey Robinson), "Poison Arrow", "(How to Be a) Millionaire", and my personal favorite, "Be Near Me". Great choice!!

    • @tanya2299
      @tanya2299 Před rokem +3

      I started singing the chorus as a saw “Be Near Me,” listed, childhood memories. 😊Cool song indeed.

  • @primatador7326
    @primatador7326 Před rokem +3

    I only found your channels a few weeks ago. Having fun working my way through your videos. I'm enjoying your 80s journey. I graduated high school in 1981 and spent most of the decade partying, dancing, and listening to music. I'm still surprised I survived the 80s.

  • @Skeezer66
    @Skeezer66 Před rokem +23

    Classic 80's tune!! I like this one a lot, "Be Near Me" is the one I love!

    • @LowcountryJoe2
      @LowcountryJoe2 Před rokem +4

      Yes, how "Be Near Me' wasn't the most suggested ABC song is sort of a mystery.

    • @DorkThink
      @DorkThink Před rokem +3

      That's my favorite, I think. ✨

  • @NorthernShrew
    @NorthernShrew Před rokem +24

    Oh my God so glad you're doing ABC. Look of Love and Poison Arrow are SO much fun. Epitome of the 80s.

  • @bradholroyd6034
    @bradholroyd6034 Před rokem +130

    I’ve been waiting for this one! So glad you guys enjoyed it! This is definitely one of my Top 10 from that era. The album that this is from, The Lexicon of Love, is one of my favorites that I still listen to this day and has some other great songs that you should check out; Tears Are Not Enough, Poison Arrow, Valentine’s Day, Date Stamp and All of My Heart.

  • @kimcutts6153
    @kimcutts6153 Před rokem +16

    The epitome of the 80s. A big hit in the UK for these lads, and deservedly so. A great 80s band. ❤🎶🎼🇬🇧

  • @auldfouter8661
    @auldfouter8661 Před rokem +42

    It's been far too long getting to ABC - fabulous , fabulous 80s band ! The track is from the album Lexicon of Love produced by genius Trevor Horn. Martin Fry ( lead vocals) was a music journalist before dropping this iconic album. So many more great tracks to go on this album, but my favourite is All of My Heart.

    • @ohfour-seven6228
      @ohfour-seven6228 Před rokem +1

      Amen for crediting Trevor Horn, super producer!

    • @karmakarmakarma
      @karmakarmakarma Před rokem +2

      Trevor Horn - "The man who invented the 80's"... literally. Great band. Genius producer.

    • @ohfour-seven6228
      @ohfour-seven6228 Před rokem +1

      @@karmakarmakarma Oh yeah. His work with Seal, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Grace Jones, Tina Turner, Yes, I can go on and on. Incredible!

    • @kevinmoore2929
      @kevinmoore2929 Před rokem +2

      Let's not forget that Trevor Horn was partners with Geoffrey Downs not only on The Buggles but through many of the songs they produced for other artists.

  • @lamiabubakar8795
    @lamiabubakar8795 Před rokem +19

    You should do "All of my heart" and "When Smokey sings." ABC is a great group. The lead singer Martin Fry has a beautiful voice.

  • @alejandrobojorquez6181
    @alejandrobojorquez6181 Před rokem +2

    SPANDAU BALLET - Only When You Leave 1983 New Wave 🌊👋 80s super hit song. This decade has some of the best Dance music

  • @neilmccarthy5102
    @neilmccarthy5102 Před rokem +1

    I like the way, in the video, they make fun of themselves. Obviously a talented band but never took themselves too seriously

  • @richardhargrave6082
    @richardhargrave6082 Před rokem +4

    One of the bet songs and albums of the 80's, or even ever

  • @hahatoldyouso
    @hahatoldyouso Před rokem +3

    'Poison Arrow' is another BANGER!!

  • @WillM1961
    @WillM1961 Před rokem +2

    You will love „when smokey sings“ - a tribute to the great Smokey Robinson!

  • @raytorres2685
    @raytorres2685 Před rokem +2

    ABC had some Blasts from the Past:
    "When Smokey (Robinson) Sings"
    "Millionaire" good beats
    "Be Near Me" 👍

  • @mdennis9496
    @mdennis9496 Před rokem +11

    Touching one of MY favourite 80s groups by far. “Poison Arrow”, “When Smokey Sings” and my favorite “The Night You Murdered Love”. Always tinged with a little R&B in their hits, it gave them a unique and diverse following. Brings a smile to my face………

  • @jeffreyriley8742
    @jeffreyriley8742 Před 5 měsíci +4

    ABC is like Romantic Poetry in music.

  • @raserx63
    @raserx63 Před rokem +1

    Another 80’s banger-
    Haircut 100 -“Love Plus One”
    You’ll love that one ...and it has horns

  • @gershman23
    @gershman23 Před rokem +2

    So, despite the tendency to define every early 80's as "New Wave", ABC falls much more into the category of Sophisti-pop with various Synth-pop elements.

  • @jayrtee
    @jayrtee Před rokem +5

    This is total 80's camp - LOVE IT! It also has the best line ever written - "Your reason for living is your reason for leaving". Thanks for the reaction, and there's so much more from ABC to react to!

  • @arrivalofdoom7449
    @arrivalofdoom7449 Před rokem +5

    Absolutely crisp as a Cent , Jay & Amber 😊😊❤. There is no way you can hear this and not have a big smile on your face. A classic New Romantic tune - and one to count in the blessings of the day 🎉

  • @markchawner1586
    @markchawner1586 Před rokem +2

    Great Choice ! ABC .... Loved "S.O.S." by them. Thank you, both ...... Amber, If you like 80's ..... Shakatak "Night Birds" ..... Scritti Politti "Wood Beez, Pray like Aretha Franklin" ..... Spandau Ballet "Chant No.1" ..... Bros "I Owe You Nothing" ..... Alexander O'Neal "Criticize" .... Imagination "Just An Illusion" .....

  • @raymondott6100
    @raymondott6100 Před rokem +2

    Level 42 -- Something About You
    Jay and Amber, you will love it. Great 80s track. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @tropenkindje1
    @tropenkindje1 Před rokem +3

    Finally, I love ABC. Next one Poison arrow, All of my heart

  • @ndlouder
    @ndlouder Před rokem +12

    Produced by the amazing Trevor Horn. David Bowie actually popped in at some point during the recording of the song and suggested an idea that in the end was not used. Wonderful song and album.

  • @timholder6825
    @timholder6825 Před rokem +1

    When Smokey Sings, a homage to Smokey Robinson, is their best tune. It really has a 60's Smokey and The Miracles, feel to it.

  • @tinahairston6383
    @tinahairston6383 Před rokem +2

    80s music videos are a masterpiece of creativity, silliness and themes that have NOTHING to do with the song, LOL!! Poison Arrow, All of My Heart, Tears Are Not Enough, Be Near Me...such great music!

  • @toniboydston2744
    @toniboydston2744 Před rokem +3

    All of my heart ❤ is a beautiful ballad from them

  • @alyarout
    @alyarout Před rokem +5

    the main singer met smokey robinson and he said: we wrote a song about you and i hope you like it.
    smokey did love and appreciate the song so much.
    (( when smokey sings )) is a must react to song after you reacted to this beautiful song by abc.

  • @craiggillett5985
    @craiggillett5985 Před rokem +2

    AMBER: ‘ a decade long trip’ great summary. How funny, TODAY ( Thursday) caught up with a group of friends from 1983 onwards, junior high days and had a few drinks and played music from our youth, and this was one of them!! BEST BIT? We knew all the words, and today we can’t even remember phone numbers.

  • @Brian-om2hh
    @Brian-om2hh Před rokem +2

    When Smokey (Smokey Robinson) Sings was one of ABC's biggest hits..... Poison Arrow and All Of My Heart were others......

  • @joannetyndall3625
    @joannetyndall3625 Před rokem +6

    I love the Alice through the door analogy!I feel blessed to have done my high school and teens in the 80s...it was a blast xx

  • @DS-wn4dx
    @DS-wn4dx Před rokem +17

    Produced by Trevor Horn, in the eighties he had the midas touch, everything he produced screamed up the charts.

    • @DaveB-rock
      @DaveB-rock Před rokem +1

      Trevor was the force behind the band Yes, iirc.

    • @DaveB-rock
      @DaveB-rock Před rokem

      And the band Buggles

  • @mommasoto
    @mommasoto Před rokem +2

    Some of the best 80's new wave. Who Wants to be a Millionaire is another great of theirs.

  • @advanced_ict
    @advanced_ict Před rokem +2

    Produced by Trevor Horn, who made "Video Killed the Radio Star" and went on to produce acts like Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Seal.

  • @pulsatingsausageboy2076
    @pulsatingsausageboy2076 Před rokem +5

    “Be Near Me” was their biggest hit.

  • @aussieanthems168
    @aussieanthems168 Před rokem +3

    ABC had some great 80s tunes. So did Level 42 - check out "Something About You". Jay will LOVE the bass laying from Mark King.

  • @lesgrice4419
    @lesgrice4419 Před rokem +1

    Produced by the great Trevor Horn, each of his songs is a masterpiece....

  • @nigeltrotter2886
    @nigeltrotter2886 Před rokem +2

    OH MY GOD!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG SO DARN MUCH!!! I'm so glad it's ya'll that heard this one. This song makes me feel so happy. I think it's perfect. The singing, the music, the weird video with the ballerina gal. Oh man, I love this song. I'm so hyped for thus one.

  • @mangerinegirl
    @mangerinegirl Před rokem +15

    You guys will really really love “When Smokey Sings”…a total tribute to Smokey Robinson that just makes me happy every time I hear it. You’ll love the message! Also “Be Near Me” is a great one too. Check more ABC out!

  • @fayesouthall6604
    @fayesouthall6604 Před rokem +14

    Such a great band ! He’s got a great voice ! I never appreciated them in the 1980’s but I do now ! When Smokie Sings is my personal favourite!

  • @garyrobson5
    @garyrobson5 Před měsícem +2

    All of my heart absolute classic

  • @FreelancerWV
    @FreelancerWV Před rokem +1

    When Amber mentioned time traveling to the 80's, I was reminded of the movie Tough Guys. It's about 2 guys who try to rob a train in 1956. They get caught and are sentenced to Prison for 30 years. They are released from Prison in 1986 and having been isolated during their incarceration for so long, when they step into the free world in the 80's they are in complete culture shock at how much the world has changed. That's a movie you really should check out.

  • @waybackj
    @waybackj Před rokem +3

    Finally ABC! Howdy, disco citizens!
    Be Near Me, A to Z, 15 Story Halo, How to be a Millionaire.
    You haven't lived until you hear A to Z blaring in the dark dance club where everyone is shouting.

  • @sherrihayward4500
    @sherrihayward4500 Před rokem +4

    My era yet again, the 80s was amazing for music. Level 42 Something about you is pretty good too!!!

    • @jackie_jrml
      @jackie_jrml Před rokem +1

      Yessssss I really hope they react to that.

  • @xorrynhexblade9486
    @xorrynhexblade9486 Před rokem +1

    The members of ABC were all HUGE Motown R&B fans.

  • @sems5881
    @sems5881 Před rokem +2

    There were so many amazing and cool bands in the UK in the 80s, you must check out Haircut 100 'Favourite shirts', 'Love Plus One', 'Fantastic Day' and also Adam and the Ants 'Kings of the Wild Frontier', Ant music ' and 'Stand and Deliver' . Also Ultravox ' Vienna' , The Associates ' Party Fears Two', Aztec Camera 'Oblivious' Altered Images ' Don't Talk to me about love ' and The Cure ' Love Cats' and 'Caterpillar'. There are many many more you haven't discovered yet but you will love them! 💋💋

  • @johnfrancis9073
    @johnfrancis9073 Před rokem +5

    The Lexicon of Love is an absolute masterpiece, each song flawless flowing into the next.

  • @Escapee5931
    @Escapee5931 Před rokem +10

    Flying nuns was actually a big problem in 80s UK!
    I love this song - the big build-up at the end is so uplifting.
    Try their songs "Poison Arrow" or "Tears Are Not Enough".

  • @Reani71
    @Reani71 Před rokem +2

    ABC had tons of great songs: Poison Arrow, How To Be A Millionaire, When Smokey Sings, All Of My Heart, The Night You Murdered Love, Be Near Me, King Without A Crown, Tears Are Not Enough, That Was Then But This Is Now and even more...

  • @carinaejag
    @carinaejag Před rokem +2

    I had forgot this song and now watching this I even rember the video. Thank you for reminding me of this. It was lovely to grow up in the 80's

  • @gregorynoble5664
    @gregorynoble5664 Před rokem +3

    “When Smokey Sings” is another one of their big hits.

  • @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary
    @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary Před rokem +10

    One of the Best bands of the 80s- Early 90s! "Shoot That Poison Arrow", "When Smokey Sings" and "How To Be A Millionaire" are some more of their many great songs!

  • @maxbrazil3712
    @maxbrazil3712 Před rokem +2

    ABC always spins me back to 1985, dancing my ass off at The Starck Club in Dallas.

  • @jamescockings6852
    @jamescockings6852 Před rokem +2

    This was in the early days of music videos. ABC are from my home town of Sheffield, England but I had to travel over 6,000 miles across the pond to the U.S and Las Vegas to meet the lead singer Martin Fry after a gig he played on Fremont Street. He was an utterly nice fella chatting to me and my mate for several minutes posing for a photo, signing a dollar bill for me even though his manager was trying to rush him away as I think they were off to L.A. Other big hits include Poison Arrow, When Smokey Sings, Be Near Me to name a few.

  • @AgentJamesLee
    @AgentJamesLee Před rokem +3

    Be near me and When Smokey sings should be their next videos to watch.

  • @smd2169
    @smd2169 Před rokem +9

    All of My Heart is outstanding! Martin Fry was an underrated vocalist.

  • @itiswhatitis1345
    @itiswhatitis1345 Před rokem +2

    Ahhhh...so glad you keep diving more into the depths of the 80s! Sooooo good and so eclectic at the same time. This song was very captivating and remember it well. What a time💃The other must do song from ABC is ' WHEN SMOKEY SINGS'. Good stuff guys, keep on rollin'

  • @hippylong
    @hippylong Před rokem +2

    Everyday, I miss the 80's .
    When smokey sings is my recommendation.

  • @GinaGeeILuvu
    @GinaGeeILuvu Před rokem +14

    I love ABC! They were a very soulful eighties British New Wave band! Check out their hits, “Poison Arrow, “Be Near Me”, and “When Smokey Sings”❤❤

  • @jeffreekoch9298
    @jeffreekoch9298 Před rokem +3

    Holy crap! Haven't seen this video in decades. I miss new wave music like this lol😅. I was a child, teen during the 80s. Yall should hear Roxy Music, OMD, and Culture Club, Boy George too!
    When Smokey Sings is another hit video from ABC. Smokey Robinson! Watch that one too. And Be Near Me.

  • @christianbrasso8257
    @christianbrasso8257 Před rokem +2

    THIS WAS A HUGE HIT OFF THEIR DEBUT '82 ALBUM LEXICON OF LOVE. IT GOT A LOT OF AIRPLAY ON RADIO/CLUBS. CHECK OUT SHOW ME, POISON ARROW, MANY HAPPY RETURNS, ALL OF MY HEART. OTHER GREAT TUNES FROM THEM ARE THAT WAS THEN BUT THIS IS NOW, BE NEAR ME, AND WHEN SMOKEY SINGS.

  • @soundrevolver886
    @soundrevolver886 Před rokem +2

    Adam & the Ants were super cool in early 80s.
    Stand and Deliver!

  • @verdinox4548
    @verdinox4548 Před rokem +3

    I'm a guitar player in a loud and rowdy rockin blues band, but this is one of my secret guilty pleasure songs. Such a fun tune.
    Great video guys, as always! 👍

  • @clintonstapleton161
    @clintonstapleton161 Před rokem +6

    ABC is AMAZING! How to be a zillionaire is in the soundtrack to my teen years! More please

  • @glenncoleman6253
    @glenncoleman6253 Před rokem +1

    How good is music when people play instruments. Fantastic song.

  • @markallen2984
    @markallen2984 Před rokem +1

    ABC was a really fun band with a surprising amount of range. Other sounds to look at for them would be: "Poison Arrow" "When Smokey Sings" "Tears Are Not Enough" "How To Be A Billionaire" "Be Near Me"... All of them have very interesting and very different videos..... I'm confident you would both enjoy the rabbit hole

  • @paulcwalina7910
    @paulcwalina7910 Před rokem +10

    This is their most popular song, but you have to hear their other hit 'Poison Arrow.' Great bass riff in that one.

  • @daviddeath6029
    @daviddeath6029 Před rokem +3

    They are a brilliant band from the UK you need to do when smokey sings next 😊

  • @notanotherenigma7759
    @notanotherenigma7759 Před rokem +2

    I've heard ABC described as the father's of industrial techno music. If you heard the extended versions of When Smokie Sings or The Night You Murdered Love, you'd see why.

  • @chazrjr
    @chazrjr Před rokem +2

    Please, please please do "Be near me" next. Loved this band. ("When Smokey sings") another big hit!

  • @aramakukutai7750
    @aramakukutai7750 Před rokem +3

    ABCs “The Lexicon of Love” was such an iconic album that benefits from master producer Trevor Horn - who produced epic albums from Frankie gone to Hollywood through to Seal in the 90s. And featured in his own bands from The Buggles with Video killed the Radio Star - and The Art of Noise. Yes a great 80s band but also a classic

  • @MoonChild-1994
    @MoonChild-1994 Před rokem +3

    ABC brought the funky pop tunes in the 80s and UK bands in general, e.i Madness with the 80s hit Our House, I believe yall reacted to. Next ABC song, try When Smokey Sings (homage to Smokey Robinson) and/or Be Near Me to add to the list!

  • @rockandrollpaddy
    @rockandrollpaddy Před rokem +2

    The album from which this comes, The Lexicon of Love, released in 1982 is one of the best 'pop' (often called sophisti - pop) albums of all time. A mix of pop, new wave, disco, blue - eyed soul. Several sing along bangers.

  • @MACMISIAS
    @MACMISIAS Před rokem +2

    ABC was the best thing you could find in pop of these days. Fabulous instrumentation, nice arrangements, very good musicians. I wish all pop music was like ABC's

  • @astleygenetaylor7463
    @astleygenetaylor7463 Před rokem +6

    Just brilliant 🤩 absolutely a soundtrack to my childhood. 80’s music was and still is truly amazing, I listen every day. Two songs for you both to react too from the 80’s are Ultravox - Vienna or Go West- we close our eyes… enjoy!! ❤

  • @garulusglandarius6126
    @garulusglandarius6126 Před rokem +3

    Classic ABC, love it 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @jeanettespracklen5777
    @jeanettespracklen5777 Před rokem +2

    I loved ABC in the 80's bought two of their albums Lexicon of Love which this is from, and is great. Plus Beauty Stab, another good album, and song 'That Was Then This is Now'.

  • @RobertoSantana61
    @RobertoSantana61 Před rokem +2

    I can't believe they've done some of these bands and not THE Band from that genre: The Hooters.
    - And We Danced.
    - All You Zombies
    - Day BY Day
    - 500 Miles
    - Johnny B
    You haven't explored 80's pop until you've enjoyed The Hooters.

  • @bertcardenas7807
    @bertcardenas7807 Před rokem +3

    Interesting band. Although I like this early music from ABC I really enjoy when Martin Fry, the singer, took over and reformed the band into a dance pop group with the "How to Be a Zillionaire". Check out that song.

  • @wolf762x51
    @wolf762x51 Před rokem +3

    ABC was one of the best, and Martin Frye was a top level vocalist as well. They're new wave, but R&B based. Check out When Smokey Sings, a song about Smokey Robinson, one of Martin's favorite singers. I think you'll dig it. Rob, New Wave is where you'll find the best bassists and best bass lines of the 80s. You can learn a lot, and learn funk, R&B, rock, jazz, all of that from those songs.

  • @sarablack2547
    @sarablack2547 Před rokem +2

    who ever came up with the idea for this video loves the 1951 gene kelly movie an merican in paris.
    the park setting,the bridge,the waving the boater hats at the beginning and the four members outfits are all from the 10min dance/ballet sequance in the movie.
    please do when smoky sings,poisen arrow next.
    heaven 17-temptation another early 80's uk group.

  • @neonsunset-1701
    @neonsunset-1701 Před rokem +2

    Some Canadian 80s music to check out . . . "Teenland" - Northern Pikes, "Moonlight Desires" - Gowan, "Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)" - Eight Seconds, "April Fool" - Chalk Circle, "Black Cars" - Gino Vannelli, "Voodoo Thing" - Colin James, "Innocence" - Harlequin, "Go to Pieces" - Paul Janz

  • @bobblowhard8823
    @bobblowhard8823 Před rokem +3

    Martin Frye of ABC was an amazing singer/songwriter/ showman. I highly recommend "Be Near Me", and "When Smokey Sings" (a tribute to Smokey Robinson).

  • @TexMexJack
    @TexMexJack Před rokem +15

    Love them - glad to seem them get a review. There are other songs you can hit by them like When Smokey Sings. Great reaction!

    • @TexMexJack
      @TexMexJack Před rokem +2

      And you are correct, the video is very silly

  • @cliffordwaterton3543
    @cliffordwaterton3543 Před rokem +2

    ABC were a 'tongue in cheek' UK 80s band with a string of fun hits with great lyrics including 'Poison Arrow' and 'All of My Heart'- great memories. 😊👍

  • @LaptopLarry330
    @LaptopLarry330 Před rokem

    ABC is a British Rock group that was formed in 1980. Their greatest success took place between 1981 and 1991. They recorded for the Polygram Records label. Their greatest hit songs/music videos were “The Look Of Love”, “Poison Arrow”, “Be Near Me”, “”(How To Be A) “Millionaire”, and “When Smokey Sings”. The band underwent numerous lineup changes, but Martin Fry has always been the lead singer. The group went into a hiatus from 1992 to 1997, then reunited to record and tour regularly. ABC is scheduled to perform at the Cruel World Music Festival at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on May 20, 2023. Martin Fry is 65 years old.

  • @ericcrabtree7404
    @ericcrabtree7404 Před rokem +7

    When you’re ready for more from ABC, you can’t go wrong with Poison Arrow, Be Near Me, or When Smokey Sings. You can also stay in the same era and corner of the world by revisiting Squeeze and check out Black Coffee In Bed, If I Didn’t Love You, and Another Nail In The Heart.

  • @wakejake433
    @wakejake433 Před rokem +3

    Check out “Be Near Me” and “When Smokey Sings” by ABC!!!

  • @christianbrasso8257
    @christianbrasso8257 Před rokem +2

    I WAS WORKING AT A RECORD STORE IN '82 WHEN I FIRST PUT THIS ALBUM ON THE STORE TURNTABLE-REMEMBER HOW GREAT THE TUNES WERE AND PLAYED IT REGULARLY AFTER THAT.

  • @johnolwenperkins3579
    @johnolwenperkins3579 Před rokem +1

    The song and the whole album was produced by Trevor Horn (lead singer of The Buggles) He was the star producer at the time.