A GREAT SONG FOR WEDDINGS?! First Time Hearing REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling Reaction!

[@tracy8508]

Oh my goodness, I’m 60. It’s so weird to hear you guys say you’ve never heard of REO Speedwagon! So many classic hits. Always enjoyed their music.

[@suzanneprock7286]

"Riding The Storm Out", "Roll With The Changes", "Keep On Loving You", "Time For Me To Fly", etc....., REO was huge in the 70's.

[@nancy9891]

Everyone of these songs set up the 80s for ballads! Great group.

[@suzanneprock7286]

@@nancy9891 Agree!

[@BillGraper]

Take It On The Run & One Lonely Night!!!

[@suzanneprock7286]

@@BillGraper Yes, they had lots of great hits.

[@quietwoodworking]

Yes, yes, yes, and yes!

[@nedrini1055]

Wow, they have so many great songs. Time for me to Fly, take it on the run, keep on loving you, riding the storm out, roll with the changes

[@stevecontini5386]

Jammed a lot of reo back in the day saw them live once being in our 60s n 70s now is a small price to pay for having the best music ever made 100s of great bands im still discovering new older music on u tube that i missed 50 yrs ago 😆 be safe now ! 😎🤘

[@STYXFRKS]

They should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

[@waynevarrelman9363]

It's self-explanatory. "What started out as friendship has grown stronger"...... it's a love song straight up

[@pjg58x]

Yeah I think they were over analyzing it because of the video. It’s pretty basic

[@jimfulkerth6052]

Lead guitarist Gary Richrath passed in 2015. Under appreciated, he gave the band the bite they needed to obtain their Rock N’ Roll HOF credentials. RIP

[@metalmark1214]

Kevin Cronin's girlfriends have provided inspiration for several REO hits - he says this one is based on an amalgamation of these relationships, but the song has a deeper meaning. "Really, what the song is about was about my inability to have the courage to express myself," he said in a Songfacts interview. "I was brought up in an Irish-Catholic family, and you were taught to always keep a bright face, always act like everything was OK, even if maybe everything on the inside wasn't so OK. So that's something I've struggled with, and over the years have gotten better at. At that time, the only way I knew to express those feelings was to write songs about them. I've learned over the years that it works better to talk to people! You can actually become closer to other human beings when you are vulnerable and express yourself and are free to tell the truth and to be honest and to be up front with your feelings. It does work. Back in those days, the best that I could do was write a song about it. Source: Songfacts

[@chasestreet8082]

I have a love/hate relationship with this song. As a young teen, I loved this song when it came out, and for the next 20 years or so I loved it. Then... Well, for my ex-wife and myself, it was 'our song.' I'm sure everyone can guess what happened so I won't bore anyone, though their song 'Take it on the Run' does a great job of explaining my feelings towards the end, lol. Needless to say, this song has some... "less than happy context" for me now. HOWEVER... If I'm in the right mood, I will still belt this song out with the best of them. One of the better love songs of all time, and one of the very best from the '80s. Thanks to both of you for checking this out!! Hope you get around to 'Take it on the Run', 'Keep on Loving You', and 'Time for me to Fly.' Take care!

[@oldmanghost219]

REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling.. Love this. Love REO. I found my "Dream Girl" and she would play this song. What i didn't realize at the time was that the dream was a Nightmare. That's when I started playing REO "Time For Me To Fly". She was the captain of our dart team and I was the anchor so I am talking about the songs on the jukebox. Would you believe she tried to move her new boyfriend in? I forgot I also played Played .. "Take It On The run"

[@MaS-es9rv]

I hope this is one of your best times.

[@donaldromesburg1902]

Don't stop here , REO has a deep rabbit hole to go down !

[@beckiramsey9561]

❤ REO Speedwagon! Awesome group, many great songs!❤❤

[@RickRogers-o8m]

REO has tons of great music. Keep going!!

[@BillGraper]

You definitely have to hear "Keep On Loving You." It was the song that many rockologists say started the whole 80's power ballad. Yes, REO Speedwagon started a genre! Another great one is "One Lonely Night." 😎

[@gloriaricarte1622]

Love all of REO Speedwagons songs.Another great reaction ❤❤❤

[@AngelDawn1982]

It’s so hard not to love REO!! U should try “time for me to fly”

[@theresehill1660]

Yes; time for me to fly

[@TerryL421]

Really love REO! They have a lot of great songs. "Ridin' the Storm Out", "Keep Pushin'", "Roll With the Changes", "Time for Me to Fly", "Take It on the Run", "In My Dreams", "Don't Let Him Go", "That Ain't Love", "Here with Me". I don't usually remember the names of albums, but their 7th album released in 1978 is one I always remember for it's wacky title: You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish. The cover art is a large fish with a tuning fork stuck in it's open mouth. Apparently the band wanted a title that would match the "out of the box" and stylistically diverse songs on the album.

[@bobbyscott8024]

They ruled the early '80's!

[@harpergras]

One of my favorite groups from my 70's teenage years. I've always said that the lead singer ( Kevin Cronin ) has a truly unique voice.

[@threekidzmom04]

Wow! I forgot how beautiful this song is~ Thanks for doing this!

[@monaturner8518]

Brought back a lot of memories.❤

[@metalmark1214]

Phil and Samantha came out of their cave and discovered REO Speedwagon 😂. Many songs of theirs yet to discover. Recommend Ridin' the Storm Out Live next. A different style of song than this one.

[@MarkMay-cr6bv]

A different style because it was made by a solid, hard-rocking midwestern American band -- not the sickeningly sweet pop band it became beginning with Hi Infidelity and moving forward. Still a very talented group -- and I'm sure I'm in the minority, because they got a lot more radio play and became a lot more popular with this album -- but I couldn't stomach them any longer after this one.

[@Mare_bear738]

Yes, Riding the Storm Out.

[@headlibrarian1996]

Indeed. From The Midnight Special.

[@charlenegodbee1202]

This song was a big hit back in 84-85'.The video was played on MTV ( when they actually played videos) and received even more acclaim. Thanks for posting.❤

[@brianspradlin8999]

They had a bunch of great songs. They’re still performing to this day with a few new members.

[@mikeeckel2807]

They still put on a great show! The last 2 times I saw them they were playing in a smaller concert venue, about 1,200 to 1,400 in a smaller city (maybe 18,000). They were going from one city to another and had a few free days so we got a treat. Yes, they sold out the place and there was even SRO goers.

[@arthurlangford5861]

It's about relinquishing your heart to that special someone.

[@robt7199]

They're still touring and sound great!

[@LouieLouie3]

Awww high school dance days. The 80’s what a time to be living in.

[@gloriaroshto1408]

Love Love that song brings back memories.

[@jimfrederick3907]

Saw them twice. Great each time.

[@formergoat]

One of my favorite songs from the 80s.

[@PowAngel]

"Roll with the changes" is the best adult composition they ever released. GenX here, but a teen during this time in the early 1980's.

[@YvonneBeard-zh5uw]

my favorite reo speedwagon

[@johndonovan758]

All their big hits are worth your time.

[@Trifler500]

If you tune to most any Soft Rock station, this song is still played. :)

[@f150bft]

Keep going with some REO....you will not be disappointed...

[@Eowyn187]

Omg it's been way too long since I've heard this. And it's crazy that it still hits me the exact same way as it ever did. Wow the memories attached to this one. And the feeling of the seventies being behind, and the 80s just beginning. They were a huge part of the starting a new era fr.

[@Carmelo-y3r]

This was a huge hit in Puerto Rico and the band went on tour. I went to see them live and when they played this song they couldn't have been heard cause the whole croud was singing a long. So the next time they returned, I went to see them again, and he recalled what had happened the time before and it was so cool Kevin Cronin asking the fans to be less loud.

[@jeffmills5827]

Back On The Road Again, and Ridin The Storm Out

[@Steve-1951]

great group, remember seeing them at a local teen dance spot on a Friday night before they became popular.... those were the days. REO has their own recognizable sound. Riding the storm out is one of my favorite driving songs.

[@pintsize8162]

One of my favourite songs of the 80's. If not all time.

[@jeffreyhylle4023]

Golden Country, back on the road again, keep pushin, roll with the changes. Older reo is the rockers . Newer is more ballad driven

[@vvcougar71]

I love this band and I love his voice.

[@davidvsr]

Takei it On The Run is an experience that many of us have lived, just like this song. they are just as good live

[@FrankMoscato-gq9jc]

Great song another good one is take it on the run. I went to see these guys about two years ago. They can still sing and play great music. Awesome reaction.

[@Onz70]

Omg, you have never heard of REO Speedwagon. They have so many hits. Keep on exploring their catalogue.

[@jessicahouser4823]

So, I read an interview once with the lead singer Kevin Cronin, where he said, "it's all about various relationships of mine where I felt unable to express myself. I had the fear of change and the need to overcome it when a situation became too painful." Even though it's obvious that he addresses a female in the song, it could mean many different things. Absolutely check out more from REO Speedwagon. They're amazing! Thanks for the reaction!

[@betsybabf748]

I played this on repeat in junior high. "Take It On the Run" is another good one.

[@danielbenincasa770]

REO, from Illinois, near Chicago my home town. Saw them twice. They should be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.

[@kimkathrein2463]

Lots of power ballads from REO. Agree with someone else that said, this is the kind of song when you are all alone in the car and your singing at the top of your lungs! Keep reacting to REO. ❤

[@sandy2953]

I have no problem in saying REO is my all time favorite band and they still tour even today in fact they will be in my area this summer and I plan to be there for sure. I just wish Gary was still alive and back with them RIP Gary

[@jerrytaylor8889]

I saw this REO in Greensboro NC in late 1984, my senior year of high school with my then girlfriend; this was our song! It was the "Wheels Are Touring" Tour, the name of the album this song came from - the coliseum was sold out & Survivor was the opening act. Both bands literally spent 3.5 hours blowing the doors off the place!

[@scottrbloom]

Always admired Kevin Cronin's voice. He may not have the depth and resonance of Steve Perry, but his pitch is right on and his articulation is second to none. You can hear and understand every word so clearly, and his lyrics always at least made sense in a poetic way. They were a really good set of musicians, too, and their first big hit, Roll With the Changes, is killer.

[@Mare_bear738]

One of my favorite groups! Thanks for this one! They have many more.

[@ricktroyer8354]

R.E.O. Speedwagon is a great band..many..many amazing songs.

[@larrybageant2996]

This was played at my wedding in 1986. I have seen them several times over the years and look forward to seeing them later this year. Always a great performance!

[@4theloveoflife]

I was fortunate to see them when I was like 8 years old live

[@jackmag4056]

As far as ballads go it don’t get much better than this

[@seansimms8503]

Grew up in Central Illinois in the 1970s which was REO Speedwagon Country back then....racing was big back then at the Speedway, the Strubees and Nettlers garages were just down the street and they constantly pushed REO Speedwagons songs, reminds me of being a kid😅

[@Laniefj]

The ultimate,sing at the top of your lungs , band.

[@melisabacon5418]

REO is my favorite

[@bdavidson8658]

Roll With The Changes is an absolute banger from these guys.

[@jaycorby]

Banger on steroids is my take on it, and my fav REO tune.

[@dionshare7103]

A most beautiful love song/ballad. I have yet to be married but if I get there this has always been the song I want for my wedding.

[@johnsquardo]

REO really good rock band while i was a teenager.

[@memorylane7068]

They had a TON of hits! Keep On Lovin' You and Take it on the Run (Heard it from a friend...) are a couple great ones. They were totally awesome live! Good live tracks are 157 Riverside Ave. and Ridin' the Storm Out.

[@stevenl47]

I'm approaching 63 and I too, am shocked that you never heard of REO. They had many great tunes. You should react to "Take It On The Run next. And just follow the music to other great REO songs.

[@dionshare7103]

REO Speedwagon was awesome.

[@ConwayCreator]

🎶 Keep On Loving You 🎶 REO Speedwagon their biggest song from the Hi InFIdelity album 1980

[@utcnc7mm]

That's the one they should have started with.

[@DennisGayhart-s3t]

Time for me to fly is a banger.

[@tedalfred9516]

Riding the storm out, Back on the road again

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

They're still touring today I'm seeing them in July. You can't go wrong with any of their songs. Plenty of rock and rock ballad options.

[@tonyporenshenko425]

Great song Great band love the piano

[@sammiedunlap9656]

My favorite band of all time. Seen them live over 20 times. One time back in the early 80's after the release of HI Fidelity. I got to see them 3 times within seven days. First in Johnson City TN. 2 nights later in Knoxville TN. 3 nights later in Chattanooga TN. Believe it or not some of their best songs were never hits. Met a Bartender who said she loved them. I asked to have you ever listened to songs that never made the radio. She said no. That weekend she was taking a trip out of town so I burned her a CD of songs that unless you were a diehard fan you had never herd. When she returned from her trip I asked Well what you thought of REO. Her reply was you might have to make me another one soon because I am wearing this one out. Most underrated band in my option ever.

[@BlueDragon53]

This is a great ballad, but you should listen to "Golden Country" "Roll with the Changes" "Riding The Storm Out" to hear them rock out. Excellent in concert,seen them many times in the 70s and 80s.

[@karlriley9274]

Anything off of their double live album "You get what You Play for" or "Infidelity".... also "You can tune a Piano but You can't Tuna Fish" all Great Albums and a huge playlist!!!

[@choward874]

Take it on the run, time for me to fly! Great band!

[@TimSmith-uc4pk]

Rock In Peace Gary Richrath

[@vincentsheriff832]

REO's first hit was 157 Riverside Avenue! But they changed singers, and when they did, they had hit after hit!

[@davidpalahinjak8954]

BEAUTIFUL SONG! ♥️

[@trb2021]

If you like country and are looking for a great wedding song, listen to Alabama's "Forevers as far as I'll go"... Actually had it sung at my wedding. This song by REO ironically was mine and my first fiancee's song. He passed at age 21. My husband passed 2 yrs ago. Both of these songs bring out the feels for me

[@kkmart69]

So many good songs from them

[@kengunter6903]

Riding The Storm Out. Gotta b the live version!!

[@dtilt1]

Oh my God did they have lots of hit songs. Love love Kevin Cronin's voice and Gary Richrath's guitar playing. check out more of their songs. esp. "Roll with the changes".

[@timbong1871]

Living in central illinois REO is kind of a fixture in this area. Many concerts in the nearby towns and they are still touring the country putting out great music.

[@karigoettl4483]

A great band!

[@matthewwilliams8606]

This was my senior class song in High School 😊

[@vernhoke7730]

There's a live video of Kevin Cronin singing this with his daughter from 2019 that's really good. Oh, REO Speedwagon was a model of truck made by the REO Motor Company from 1907 until the late sixties.

[@deweyl3260]

This is a beautiful song and Kevin has a great writing ability. I will say as a huge REO fan this is probably not the best song to start your journey with, but since you are here you must listen to Time for Me to Fly, Roll with the Changes, and Rodin’ the Storm Out. REO is a great find, have fun listening to

[@robertmooney571]

Yeah! You can't stop here. REO is one of the greatest bands of all time! You've got to move on to their Infidelity album. Loaded with huge hits. And don't forget "You can't tune a piano but you can tune a fish". Early REO hits.

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

Thanks for this reaction. Great song, brings back memories.

[@ArianaH3ART]

You never heard of REO, dang, great band for sure. Going down that rabbit hole is a must good job guys.

[@csphoenix9]

Had so many hits, Gary Richrath was one of the best rock guitarist at the time

[@savagefund7706]

The guitarist , Gary Richrath, was one of the best.

[@ericlundgren4623]

REO Speedwagon has a deep catalog of these ballads and they are all great. Far to many to list. But they also have a few songs that aren't so soft. Check out Roll With The Changes (my favorite) and Riding The Storm Out. Both are great.

[@cog4life]

SUCH a great song! An all time favorite 😊❤

[@davidpalahinjak8954]

Love the symbolism in the music video! 🔥

[@metaldon50]

A few of my favorites...Keep Pushin,Back On The Road Again & Golden Country...but REO has a lot of great songs.Hope you check out more.

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

Now you need to do the best one of all.. "Roll With The Changes" the live concert, VEVO color version video from their "You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish" album. The organ and guitar solo will knock your socks off!.. Kevin Cronin is still doing his thing all over the country, btw.. I saw them about 3 years ago in San Jose, CA. What a great concert.. They're playing in Las Vegas this month as well.

[@oldmanghost219]

REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling.. Love this. Love REO. I found my "Dream Girl" and she would play this song. What i didn't realize at the time was that the dream was a Nightmare. That's when I started playing REO "Time For Me To Fly". She was the captain of our dart team and I was the anchor so I am talking about the songs on the jukebox.

[@mattpotter8725]

Feel for both you guys. I've been through heartache multiple times in my life, but the way I see it is I'm better off without them because you might still be with them, thinking everything's great when it really isn't. I think the phrase though is it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

[@bretttodd6470]

A saw an REO Speedwagon driving down the road just yesterday. It was the first pickup truck and the band took the name and logo from its emblem. You gotta check out Roll With the Changes. It's a great song. Live or studio, it rocks and the keyboards are off the chain.

[@scottchristensen3031]

Riding the storm out ,you must hear

[@MichaelKelly-eg6jo]

Roll With The Changes, please, and thank you! And yes, the REO Speedwagon was an early fire truck from the Ransom Eli Oldsmobile (yes, that Oldsmobile) auto company.

[@connieclarke8552]

My first concert ever. ❤

[@gfbumble]

Saw them in concert a few years ago. Front row!! One of the best concerts that sound just like studio versions. Also got a guitar pick that the bass player threw. Yeah!!! 😃

[@kennethlaw9830]

REO is another one of those bands of you like this type of music its hard to find a bad song. Especially on this Album.