10CC-I’m Not In Love REACTION

[@ronwalker403]

Brings me back to the summer of 1975. A brilliant song.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Eric Stewart wrote I'm Not in Love in response to his wife telling him that he didn't say "I love you" often enough. When they were recording this song, Kevin Godley thought it needed something extra to put it over the top. He came up with the line, "Big boys don't cry," which the band members liked, but they needed to find the right voice to speak it. Just then, secretary Kathy Redfern opened the door to the control room and whispered, "Eric, sorry to bother you. There's a telephone call for you." Lol Creme said, "That's it! That's the voice!" Redfern was reluctant to do it, but they talked her into it. The line later became the inspiration for the band name Boys Don't Cry. 10cc's biggest hit was "The Things We Do for Love", which is a more conventional song than I'm Not in Love. After Godley and Creme left 10cc, they formed their own group and recorded "Cry."

[@ricksamericana749]

The more you investigate the song "I'm Not In Love", the production, the inspiration, the meaning of the song and the influence it had on the members of the band, the more you will love the song.

[@rickelliott9441]

You came closer to properly analyzing what’s going on in the lyrics than most other reactors. Well done!

[@peterrabbit7173]

It is surprising how so many people miss the denial and pain in his voice. He has fallen HARD in love and is terrified; he has no idea how to handle it. Because I lived that same experience when the song first came out, I am quite sure he's in the early stage of a relationship, not the end. I am still married to the girl I was "not in love" with.

[@GuillermoQuezada]

He is 100% in LOVE!

[@Mag75684]

A fabulous song. When you look into 10cc research how they created that wonderful sound. Mesmerising is how I'd describe it.

[@michaelisles4756]

Loved 10cc growing up danced with the girl i went on to marry ❤❤❤❤

[@peterrabbit7173]

Me too!

[@paulobrienmus]

They had another hit with a song called Dreadlock Holiday, has a lovely Reggae vibe.

[@philonutube100]

These guys lived up the road from me int' 70's ...Salford/Prestwich UK. Ya can't go wrong with 10CC..."I'm Mandy Fly Me", is right up your street.😎

[@ChrisG-th2kx]

Eric Stewart came up with the idea for the song after his wife, to whom he had been married for eight years at that point, asked him why he did not say "I love you" more often to her. Stewart said, "I had this crazy idea in my mind that repeating those words would somehow degrade the meaning, so I told her, 'Well, if I say every day "I love you, darling, I love you, blah, blah, blah", it's not gonna mean anything eventually'. That statement led me to try to figure out another way of saying it, and the result was that I chose to say 'I'm not in love with you', while subtly giving all the reasons throughout the song why I could never let go of this relationship."

[@vicsheilahartley7404]

Welcome to Stockport (a small town near Manchester England). It was released in 1976 and caused a sensation with local and National DJ’s because of the originality and sound of 10cc. On KZbin, there is a whole video on the making of this record, featuring interviews with the entire band, including Eric Stewart the writer, singer and lead guitarist of the group. Hope this tells you more. Good luck! Vic Whitchurch, England

[@Richard_Ashton]

Stockport - so good they named it once.

[@michaelisles4756]

Dreadlock holiday xxx

[@stevenburton6785]

Thia a beautiful song, they overdubbed the harmonies dozens of times to get this amazing sound. The human voice at its finest.

[@retroreactions....]

Great pick! Such a smooth, ethereal and relaxing vibe...

[@johnnytheb26]

Hi, always enjoy your thoughtful reactions. It always amazes me when songs and bands that I followed in the 70's are heard for the first time by a young audience today, it's very entertaining to watch. Along with Genesis, Yes and The Moody Blues, 10CC were my favourite band in the 70's, and wrote very melodic and witty lyrics. You'd love " Don't hang up " which is a fairly long piece, with lots of tempo changes. You mentioned the lead singer,....here's a fun fact. Phil Collins did a cover of "Groovy kind of love " which you may have heard. Eric Stewart ( of 10CC) was the singer on the original ,by The Mindbenders , a UK band from the 60's. and was a big hit.

[@martinduner1844]

This was the short single version. The full song is really immersive.

[@randieandjodistrom854]

It's interesting how a song takes you back to a place in your past. For me, this song takes me back to 1975, when the song was released, and I'm in the dayroom of an Army barracks at Fort Benning, Georgia that's not air conditioned in August in the evening smearing Ben-Gay on my knees so I can make it through Airborne (paratrooper) training the next day. This song was played multiple times every evening (I have no idea what happened at night as we had to be up at 4 am), but, Praise God I was able to get through the training and earned my jump wings. So many years ago.

[@6teeth]

Big boys dont cry. That was recorded when the secretary spoke to her son on the phone telling him to go to sleep and that " Big boys dont cry". This is perhaps the most important part of the video. 'You cannot imagine it without.

[@aleclewis9123]

You mentioned that Eric Stewart's singing style reminded you a little of Paul McCartney. Funnily enough both did collaborate together on McCartney's albums Tug Of War, Pipes Of Peace, Give My Regards To Broad Street and Press To Play, the last of which has the song Angry, featuring Pete Townshend on guitar and Phil Collins on the drums. 🙂

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

You need to listen to the full version thanks for the reaction my Favourite Band

[@sergebrunet4218]

Back in early 70s it was playing many times on the rock radio station i was always on ! CHOM 97.7 FM the spirit of Montreal ! lol ! 😎

[@delmar418]

You got it. He didn't want himself to believe he was in love. Good choice. Things We Do for Love, This Sporting Life, Art School Canteen, Hit Factory, HEADLINE HUSTLER!!! That's one of their best. It was actually banned in the 70's.

[@SJH279]

Lovely review. For starters I would recommend "I'm Mandy, fly me," and "Lazy Ways" Also, Godley and Creme's "Cry". Enjoy the journey!

[@JibbarJabbar]

10cc "Good Morning Judge" Is a great example of when British bands emulate American Southern Rock (which given your accent, I'm sure you'll appreciate). They really nail the blues/boogie rock style, and the honky tonk guitar solos are dead-on groovy!

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Spot on. Many 1970s singers and bands tried to emulate McCartney.

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

Your bang on with your reaction it's about his relationship with his wife your next reaction is " CLAIR - Gilbert O'Sullivan (Lyrics on screen)"

[@Tjoppy]

Check out the video with title _The Making of 10cc's "I'm Not in Love"_ Kevin Godley and Lol Creme left 10cc and went on as the duo 'Godley and Creme'. "Englishman in New York", "Under Your Thumb" and "Cry" are some of their weird but cool songs. Later they became the directors of music videos like "Two Tribes", "Girls On Film" and "Wrapped Around Your Finger". My personal favourite song of 10cc is "Old Wild Men".

[@muratyash7615]

beautiful song like you sister! Man, this is the one of the best group from England 70's. Just one of the best song bro, jo man!

[@mrmarbles263]

Love your channel, from Chile

[@davidpalmer7175]

This song always had a celestial sound to me. BTW, you listened to the short version of this song.

[@kevinhampton6986]

Yeah, really cool song. As others commented, it was really interesting how they created the vocal soundscape. Definitely worth checking out a 'making of' video.

[@allenjones7722]

That full incredible sound was done when 8 track machines were expensive.

[@eventcone]

This particular song was recorded on 16 track.

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

I said you would love it!!!!!

[@anthonygibbs-gv7qp]

Classic song glad u enjoyed it

[@ianmcgrath4170]

This song was written about the singers wife as she told him he never says he is in love with her,so he decided to write this song for her,as he really is in love with her,,Best wishes Ian.

[@bobaer3885]

Great analysis of this song. Apart from most other analysis.

[@SlackHoffman]

They were a great British 🇬🇧 band from the 70’s

[@paulsharp8359]

the things we do for love and im mandy fly me are two more tracks worth listening to

[@josephslotnick4516]

So love has gotten her hooks into him!

[@christianhoneyman9001]

Great reaction to a great band and song. I have the CD. The best of10cc and Godley and Cream. Godley and Cream do a great song called Cry. Check it out. Godley and Cream came after 10cc. Godley and Cream feature 2 members of 10cc. Another 10cc song to check out is The Things We Do For Love. 😀😃😄😁

[@HalfassDIY]

The Things We Do For Love is good too.

[@timsgtms1222]

Try by the band called ACE HOW LONG

[@johnpoile1451]

Lead singer Paul Carrack went on to Mike and the mechanics, In the living years.

[@zombienomad5746]

DANCE WITH ME

[@bukeksiansu2112]

Check out: Little River Band - Reminiscing, Steve Miller Band - The Joker, Marmalade - Reflections Of My Life, The Hollies: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and Sweet - Love Is Like Oxygen. The songs also have great vibes.

[@johnbrowne2170]

The Things We Do For Love or Dreadlock Holiday.

[@CaptainBlood2010]

Mixing desk used as a vocal mellotron.

[@Stacy55ish]

You are correct in your analysis.

[@josephslotnick4516]

It sounds like a song where the narrator knows he's in love but trying to convince anf others that he has no feelings for a certain person

[@mikebrock7606]

They won a Grammy for technical merit. These voices were over recorded several times to create these sounds. It took them months to mix this song. Today, with digital technology it could be done quickly. Analog technology is pretty cool though. I'll let you research where the name comes from.... its probably not what you think.

[@JohnTsikitikos]

Always enjoy your reaction especially to hymn to the atman by kansas . One day try Magnum opus by Kansas found on Leftoverture album. I thought I only feel those rushes from Kansas

[@georgeroumeliotis2239]

Try Paramore. Hayley Lewis is the most honest female singer but try a recent pop track like This is why alternatively the ballad The only exception…They are as amazing live.

[@notvalidcharacters]

You did a John Lennon in your intro, I caught that.

[@sahinberg]

I like the reaction even better than the song. By the way, Diana Ankudinova released a single two days ago. Maybe you may want to react: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZarnIGkrp5spdk Or if you want to go more chronological on Diana Ankudinova, I may suggest a few of her older performances.

[@zambrana95]

Está canción fué lanzada en 1975 y es el único gran exito que tuvo esta banda britanica.Hay una versión de está canción muy buena de "THE PRETENDERS".PEACE.🎶🌷🎶

[@martinstubbs7974]

They had many hits my friend!!

[@zambrana95]

@@martinstubbs7974 Lo primero,yo no soy tú amigo y lo segundo es que está es su canción que más éxito tuvo mundialmente.Dime otros hits más importantes que este tuvieron"LISTILLO."

[@deanroddey2881]

This came out when I was in my early teens, and it freaked me out at the time. I was too young to understand what was going on, and it really just made my skin crawl. It has the sound it does because they recorded oohs and ahhs and then tape-looped them to create a very unusual texture. Here's one you'd probably really appreciate. Joan as Police Woman. She was Jeff Buckley's girlfriend and she's a pretty amazing artist in her own right. This is a completely chill inducing song, and one of those that just has it's own unique atmosphere, as this one does: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnyolGt7g5ajY6s

[@12Georgia83]

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[@richardcameron3640]

My take on lyrics is that the two are realizing that they are in love but the guy is doesn't know how to accept the fact. He's young enough that many of his friends are still afraid of girls so he doesn't want to draw attention to the relationship. The soft part where she talks about big boys don't cry isn't them breaking up, it is his reaction some key event in their relationship and realizing that he is in over his head in love. The people that understand the song the best are early teens.

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

Some thing you may like to watch "The Story of 'I'm Not In Love' by 10cc"

[@timevoyager6217]

Strong

[@timsgtms1222]

So try to post it as when I was in the band of mine I layed the drum tracks and bace hope you play it

[@rondegroot1508]

He doesnt want to give in...... Another great hit was.....Dreadlock holliday

[@jamesfalato4305]

He seems to've broken-off the Relationship and He wants to believe He's "Not In Love" but He Definitely Is...

[@raystevens2380]

Rubber bullets".

[@stevenmelhuish8128]

Their other early stuff is great like Rubber Bullets and Donna.

[@stevenburton6785]

Not forgetting God morning judge and The things they do for love,not forgetting Im mandy fly me.

[@johnnelson3869]

That's not a synthesizer making all the voices. This is getting the most from analog equipment. There are a few videos on how this song was made that are quite interesting. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaDblmejodiEpdU

[@mlinderict]

YES! Go here! Wonderful explanation and deep dive into artistic production!

[@theinsideouter6371]

try the hollies

[@josephslotnick4516]

He's also trying very hard to convince whoever is listening to this song. And has written a song to back up what he's saying.

[@shebear7542]

all the girls get it but the men who listen dont

[@alanheaven6782]

Great reaction, love 10cc. " I;m Mandy Fly Me" is another great song and if you like falsetto, listen to "Donna" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKiYpputqtOtibM

[@johnpoile1451]

There is a story how they came up with the name 10cc. Can anyone confirm this?

[@rickelliott9441]

Yep it’s true - lol

[@stevedriver1376]

This is an edited version and a really horrible ending.

[@ianmcgrath4170]

Hi from Scotlamd,just to say love accent and your channel,how do you donate for a request please? best wishes from Scotland.

[@haveabarryniceday238]

Not sure how to do that yet but I’ll let you know

[@ianmcgrath4170]

@@haveabarryniceday238 Thank you for getting back to me,the reason why i am asking for request Eivor Falling Free At The Old Theater In Torshsvn is because,my late wife loved this singer and i am sure you would love this song,i do hope sometime you will react to this.I do hope that you get donations for your reactions you deserve it.Thanking you in advance,Best wishes from Scotland.

[@ianmcgrath4170]

@@haveabarryniceday238 Hi hope you dont mind me saying,but Patpal is a great way to take donations for requests or Patreon,just trying to help as you deserve it,love your channel and your accent,Best wishes from Scotland.

[@ianmcgrath4170]

@@haveabarryniceday238 I think you would love 10cc Am Mandy Fly Me,,in my humble opinion it was one of their best,i was very lucky to see them live twice here in Scotland with my late wife,Best Wishes Ian.

[@ianmcgrath4170]

Hi again,i cant find anywhere to donate a request,can you let me know how to do it please,the song i would like to request is for my late wife,,,Eivor,,Falling Free,,Live At The Old Theater Torshanvn,i hope that you will react to it sometime,and let me know how to donate,Thanking you in advance,Best wishes from Scotland.