𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙎 - 4 versions - Cymarron / Reuben Howell / Lobo / Dr. Hook - stereo

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Always liked the original the best but the others are good to listen to also. Also the song has my name in the lyrics, "Mario".

[@alisonmorgan7238]

And of course there's Super Mario

[@carlrosendorf5210]

The original is magnificent and timeless and brings 😢 tears Peace 2024..thanks for sharing this gem

[@rachelrodgers9171]

What a delightful treat this is to run into a video featuring several covers of this great song, including the original one. 💕💖💯🤗🥰

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Enjoy...thanks for commenting.

[@rachelrodgers9171]

@@sonnysoldies5288 you are very welcome.

[@cynthiateusch137]

Awesome song! Beautiful..doesnt matter who sings it! With a Happy tune....

[@engsengooi]

All versions are good in their own way. Personally, I love Lobo's version best cos he makes the song smoother and contemporary ( as he does with all his covers ). We all differ in opinion about these versions cos our opinions are probably based on our music taste and personal ( past ) experiences. Anyway, thanks for posting this video - it was good to hear all 4 versions and see the different interpretations of the Cymarron hit ! Well done and kudos to all four singers/bands. 👍👏🙂🥰🙏

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Thanks for taking the time for a good comment.

[@engsengooi]

​@@sonnysoldies5288, you're welcome !

[@lauradaly8020]

One of my favorite songs of the 1970's.

[@SEDONA525]

Thank you for posting this. I pick Cymarron because it sounds the best and I’m a little biased because my dad Rick Yancey was in Cymarron. He’s the one in the forefront on the album cover. He passed away 9/10/2021. He’s my best friend and hero. He was also in the country band The Remingtons in the early ‘90s with Richard Mainegra of Cymarron and James “Jimmy” Griffin of Bread.

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Thanks for the great comment...

[@thehotone12]

Oh my so sorry for your loss! 🙏🏻Cymarron was the best!! I Went to high school with April Yancey in Millington Tennessee. Rick here also! I graduated in 1976.

[@engsengooi]

Of course you're biased lol but your dad ( bless him ! ) sound good with the Cymarron - and he had a son he was very proud of I'm sure ! I'm sure he's smiling up above s he reads this !

[@wightspirit]

Without any doubt it’s Lobo’s version of Rings for me 🥰

[@dustystewart430]

Over the years, I’d only ever heard two versions of the song; Cymarron and Lobo… I was surprised to hear the Doctor Hook version, because I’ve always liked the band (Cover Of The Rolling Stone, Silvia’s Mother, Sharing The Night Together, etc.) though perhaps their version of “Rings” didn’t receive as much airplay as their other songs did… To me, the Cymarron version stands as the “definitive” one, though I may feel that way because of the song’s connection to a particular time and place for me, and how it was one of several songs that made up the soundtrack of my life in ‘71… And, even though it’s been well over 50 years since that time, whenever I hear Cymarron’s version of “Rings”, it STILL triggers vivid memories for me of that long ago Spring/Summer of 1971.

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Great comment...thank you and the Cymarron version is still the definitive one in my life's story also.

[@miketheshanmanmangan]

Cimarron & every once else.Cimarron version cannot be touched!

[@williamsheingorn4431]

Cymarron version still far better than all the rest,imho.

[@kingzag]

Cymarron still the best.

[@cynthiateusch137]

Loved them all!

[@vladimirguedelha5402]

Lobo is the best

[@FAD1953]

Always liked the Lobo version the best.

[@rachelrodgers9171]

Dr. Hook and his ''crying'' singing voice has a bit of a Reggie sound to it. I love the bouncy rhythm and beat in his version.

[@engsengooi]

Agree ! Like many of Dr Hook's songs and the band pulled Rings thru very nicely too !

[@Sharon-d5o]

Cymarron beats them all however I have always liked Lobos voice. Early 70s in California what a fantastic Journey.

[@bissy9115]

I've been looking for this song for long time

[@sonnysoldies5288]

So glad you found it on my channel.

[@streetsurvivor9854]

First Time I Heard It Back In Early 70's Thought It Said Rain Rain

[@freyazofeifa3159]

Definitivamente "Rings "es un lindo 😊clásico de los lindos años 70, s hermoso con Cimarron, es la mejor versión y original, respetando mucho a Lobo y el Dr Hook. 🇨🇷❤️👍Pura vida ☮️Tuanis.

[@miguell6862]

TICO

[@miguell6862]

Me gusta esta cancion desde 1973. Lei que Allman Brothers acompaño a Lobo. Y Jin Croce la version de Howell

[@mortenskagen3848]

I like the Dr. Hook version best. No one sings with such passion as Dennis Locorriere.

[@streetsurvivor9854]

Cimarron's Was The Only I'd Heard From The 70's .. Got James Taylor On The Stereo ~ I Do Remember That Part .. Up Until Last Year .. That I Came Around It Again Thank's To A Friend From Facebook Oldies Post ~~~~~>

[@gilmanIII]

Had no idea that other artists recorded Rings. Thank you for posting these!

[@terrencemiller5284]

Thanks for this upload !! Make it 5 versions for Cymarron did the very first one at a slower tempo April ‘71. Love this !!

[@teresamcmeans566]

I like them all but Dr. Hook's version is my favorite. Dennis Locorriere's voice is beautiful!! ❤️

[@manuelb.6190]

Lobo's version was the first I heard, so I may have been influenced by it, but once I heard Cymarron's I immediately put them both on the same level. Definitely one of my favourites from those years.

[@vladimirguedelha5402]

A primeira versão que ouvi foi a do Lobo. E não vejo outra melhor.

[@ghjk5095]

私はCymarronのRingsを最近になって知りました。何度聴いても素晴らしい曲です。

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Translation: I recently learned about Cymarron's Rings. It's a great song no matter how many times you listen to it....yes it is.

[@vladimirguedelha5402]

0:00 > Cymarron 2:30 > Reuben Howell 5:35 > Lobo 8:59 > De Hook

[@vladimirguedelha5402]

Lobo is the best

[@matthewclark9652]

Singer Charlene (Duncan) of 1982 "I've Never Been To Me" also did the remake in 1976 on the Prodigal label in which she says "Got Jim Croce On The Stereo". kzbin.info/www/bejne/m53ak3ahqqeel7M

[@rodneycalmes7425]

Cymarons version is the best, Lobo comes a close second.

[@robertdoherty2001]

Remember Cymarron’s version very well, but it’s Lobo’s version I pound when I get out the 45s. Is that Hal Blaine on drums; so tasteful and restrained with the delicate cymbal flourishes? 5:33

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Thanks for commenting...

[@randyrudd5594]

Likely Hal Blaine!!

[@inkylaw]

All versions are good, but I can't imagine why the later artists wanted to substitute other names for James Taylor.

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Good point...maybe they couldn't use his name because of some copyright restrictions...still like Cymarron's version the best.

[@gilmanIII]

I would have substituted The Beatles! : )

[@shepmom1]

Had the Cymarron one on a 45. Should have kept all those, but moved and recently gave away

[@sonnysoldies5288]

The best one...

[@shepmom1]

@@sonnysoldies5288 for sure.

[@carlrosendorf5210]

Twiggy had a version. Also

[@matthewclark9652]

Twiggy also did the remake in 1977 which she says "Got The Doobie Brothers On The Stereo". kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJOQeIiEebmWhLM

[@alisonmorgan7238]

I never knew anyone else ever made it besides Cymarron! I never heard of the second guy. I loved Lobo but I don't like their cover of this. I can't stand Hook's version, sounds like he's crying 😂

[@sonnysoldies5288]

always did...

[@engsengooi]

Fyi, Lobo is not a band. He's a solo artiste ! You can check him out on www.fansoflobo.com or Fans Of Lobo Group in FB.