A VIBE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Gary Wright - Love Is Alive REACTION

[@lillbella100]

Welcome to the greatest era of music ever and will never be again. I was privilaged to have lived that gen x time❤️👍 Gary Wright just passed away, RIP❤

[@richbrake9910]

Did not know that! RIP for sure.

[@pastorpapamike]

My 4-year-old granddaughter loves this song....a week after hearing it for the first time, she says "I want to hear Love Alive...Gary Wright!" Five years later, she requests it all the time! Timeless!

[@lonespokesperson7254]

that is awesome - I was 17 when this song was released - looks like your granddaughter is open to new old musical horizons......I just read that Gary Wright passed - may he rest in peace.

[@marvredwolf]

🤣🤣🙄🤦‍♂

[@jerrycox4435]

This is classic music. Back in the 70s, my girlfriend and I used to go parking and listen to the whole cassette tape. 46yrs later, now the wife and I still go parking with classic music

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

There are some long videos of old music. They are so soothing.

[@jgraham8248]

That's classic jerry cox......congrats to you and yours!

[@DebraJohnson-k3z]

Same here. There are probably a lot of “Dream Weaver” 70’s babies out there.

[@maryreilly5092]

That's so wonderful! Good for ya'll!!

[@rickh7099]

@jerrycox4435 that is awesome. I share a similar story. I saw Gary Wright in Toledo in 1976, a few months later I had a last minute blind date to an Aerosmith concert at the sports arena. In 1977 we married and will celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary in November. Keep on rockin!

[@gailgoldys3706]

I loved this song and I'm 70 great times in the 70's

[@weatherguy023]

Hey man, I’m 67, songs were great in our time!

[@pmb4200]

Sept 4, 2023 ..Gary passed away this morning at age 80. He's now the Dream Weaver...

[@Flutteringby]

Aaaaawwwww ❤️

[@GinaFay-rt6qg]

Awwwwwww lived him!!!!!!😭😭

[@KAS6558]

Wow. I'm still dreaming because of him.

[@ToddLandis-y3z]

He was a bad Mofo this song is one of my all time favorites from when I was a kid growing up in the 70s. ( Born in 64).

[@theodoreritola7641]

IF he belived that Jesus Christ died for all his sins PERSONALY Then yes heaven , IF NOT NO JOHN CH 3 VS 16

[@creamnsugar6771]

This song is 47 years old, and it STILL HOLDS UP! It just has an infectious groove that is slick. I loved it when it came out & always will!

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Yet ANOTHER reminder of why the 70's were so AWESOME. So much soul! ❤

[@johncase2408]

With the great Gary Wright, cool 😎 is the rule. R.I.P.

[@rockdog2843]

Thanks Gary for making the world a better place for many years. rest well brother.

[@andreamaddox7400]

This guy is so under rated. This song is so excellent. I listen to it all the time. 👍👍

[@Wolverines77]

ROFL

[@micheleriley5517]

On my playlist

[@jasminechante6155]

I do too!😮❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@RabbiSteve]

Agreed. I even liked him in his first group, Spooky Tooth

[@teenagetruck]

I do too! Mainstay on my playlists for many years now.

[@neuvocastezero1838]

3rd Bass used this sample for the "Cactus Album".

[@SilverHonda0767]

R.I.P. Gary Wright, 'Dream Weaver' and 'Love is Alive' singer dies at 80

[@timsmothers6716]

Always loved Gary Wright. Sadly he passed today. Love to his family, friends and fans 🤘

[@lisalovemc717]

Always loved that funky bass line in this song.

[@RabbiSteve]

Yep. And like everything else on this, played by Wright on keyboards.

[@erictrenbeath9680]

Me too! And I only just found out it was played on the keyboard.

[@wendellburkhart8169]

His best song ever I'm my opinion.

[@lt6134]

I remember riding my bike down to the record store to buy this 45 with my allowance!

[@patricklenehan1778]

Flip side: Dream Weaver

[@shadoweditzfan]

Money will spent my friend!!

[@davidbowman1024]

2024- That BASSLINE Is INSANE! Gary Wright Buries the Needle with His Gritty Vocals & Bass tempo!..A track that 40 yrs Later...Still" SMOKES" the Shittt out Of anything you hear On the radio today💯🔥🤘

[@PhillyGirl-pt3vq]

Love this song by Gary Wright! Takes me right back to the 70’s which was awesome! Fantastic music! 🥰❤️🎶 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jimp9151]

Me too. INSTANT teleportation through time to my teen years... Thanks Guys. Nice reaction. I love how you two embrace so many different genres with open mind and hearts.

[@PhillyGirl-pt3vq]

@@jimp9151 Absolutely! ❤️👍🏻

[@parkerglendenning402]

He played at the 1976 Sunday Break concert in Austin, Texas along with Santana, America and Peter Frampton.

[@cindyp1033]

He opened for Peter Frampton on his Comes Alive tour. He was great and of course, Frampton was amazing❤️🔥

[@canonfodder2068]

What a great pairing. I always thought this song had a Frampton vibe to it, too.

[@deborahtaylor3617]

I think this was the 2nd or 3rd concert I went to. Peter Frampton and Gary Wright. Great concert. In Detroit around 1975/76

[@angelaa.8179]

Peter Frampton is also a must listen to! I suggest listening to "Do you feel like we do" from his Frampton Comes Alive album. The songs a little lengthy but 1000% worth listening to.

[@joannhunter5419]

Went to that concert too 74 or 75. Loved them both

[@CynicAtLarge]

"there's a mirror moving inside my mind, reflecting the love that you shine on me" is one of the greatest rock lines of all time.

[@cwcroswell]

One of my favorite songs of all time and artists!!! The lyrics are amazing!!!🙌🙏🏻✌️❤️

[@melissagahn]

Thank you for showcasing him. RIP Gary, 1943-Sept 4 2023, (Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's) thank you for the tunes. I love this man, he was a huge part of my childhood. My older brother was a huge fan, when he would come home from leave in the Army, Gary was always blaring out of his car windows.

[@robertholmes1743]

The really neat thing about Gary Wright is that all the sounds for all the instruments are produced on keyboards.

[@cosmicsurfer4963]

I stopped what I was doing to watch this one right away because IT'S THE JAM💯🔊🔊🔊🔊💯🖖👽

[@jeanniemetiva6745]

70's music is untouchable. Nothing like it ❤

[@davidarmitage289]

So very well said!

[@jeanniemetiva6745]

@davidarmitage289 thank you 😊 but it's so true....I am a 70's baby. So 80's and 90s was the music I grew up with. My dad was the 70's Buff....so I grew up listening to it all ❤️

[@acerjuglans383]

RIP Gary Wright :(

[@michaelfrantz975]

Saw him twice. Loves him RIP

[@jimmysmith-xb7vm]

Omg!! I thought gary wright was a one hit wonder!! I remember this song growing up😮 never knew it was him!!! Wow

[@lindabennett6546]

Same

[@gailjohnson5950]

If you liked "Love is Alive", your next Gary Wright tune has to be "I Can't Find A Judge".It's from the same album. The entire Dream Weaver album was constructed with keyboards.. there are no guitars. It was a revelation when it was released. Thank you both for all the joy you give!

[@jerrycox4435]

It is good to hear others that love good music, love their wives just as much if not more. Either way, they never get old ☺️

[@heretogo9474]

Agreed - "I Can't Find The Judge" is a great tune

[@jjsunshine4188]

The whole album is superb

[@Chrisrw2023]

Ronnie Montrose played on the album. The song Power of Love has him on guitar, the only one of the album

[@jgsrhythm100]

RiP Gary Wright and agreed 💯 " I Cant Find A Judge"

[@brooksboyd1959]

This song NEVER gets old and I’ve been listening to it since it came out.

[@treyjoiner7950]

I love this chanel...they both are real down to earth people..gary died today..really sad..

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..,This song NEVER gets old to me..!!..That Bass line is Everything...The rest of the instrumentation is on point as well..His voice and the lyrics..Amazing!

[@R.POWELL]

Love the bass - you feel it..... 😊

[@triggerwarning5762]

Hi, Eric's wife. The bass is Gary on a Minimoog synthesizer. No guitar or bass at all, just the drums and Gary on keyboards!

[@ericsmith6615]

@@triggerwarning5762 Wife here...WOW..Cool fact!..Pretty Awesome!

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Not sure if you’re a Bad Co fan, but this bassline mixes perfectly with Bad Co- “Burning Sky”. I always mix em back to back, as the lyrics of both tunes work together as well. This track is one of my favorite tracks ever.. and if I got to pick my personal theme music to make a grand entrance with, it would be this one for sure.

[@ericsmith6615]

@@CANDOKNOWHOW That is Really Cool!!

[@judebeeman7745]

Just heard of Gary's passing. His Dream Weaver album ermagawd so good. I came to youtube to grab a video "my love is alive" for my Facebook page. Now I see you've done this listen segment which I'll put in my comment section. Classic mellow yet sexy pop.

[@moxielouise125]

I just realized…all the times I’ve heard this I didn’t notice it until now…he sounds exactly like Steve Winwood in this song. Nice! Thank you 😊

[@kimbermorgan1971]

That is who I have thought sang this my whole life! It's not often that I am shocked, musically, but... this shocked me!

[@moxielouise125]

@@kimbermorgan1971 and I just commented a few weeks ago “Nobody can sound like Steve Winwood!” …Oops…

[@kimbermorgan1971]

​@@moxielouise125 Lol! I would have agreed, until today!

[@chrisnicol1644]

OMG...,! I saw him open for Peter Frampton in 1976... All keyboards, all the time... His 1st 4 albums are great...

[@BillGraper]

Both songs that you've reacted to by Gary Wright peaked at #2 in 1976. Both are awesome!

[@jackbarlow8520]

And on the billboard hot 100 of 1976 Dream Weaver was #36 and Love is Alive was the only song that did t reach number 1 and it wound up at number 9.

[@jackbarlow8520]

On the billboard year end chart

[@86crud]

He died yesterday. 😢

[@VersinKettorix]

I love seeing songs like this get rediscovered by a new generation. Great songs stand the test of time.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Both of these songs were big hits for him, so glad you enjoyed them!

[@suave-rider]

This crap song reached #71 on the Australian charts back in the day.

[@quincee3376]

@@suave-rider lmfao!

[@suave-rider]

@@quincee3376 It's sad how they have to pretend a song is great just because some nutjob likes it

[@jeffking4176]

@@suave-rider Peaked at #2 in the U.S., spent 27 WEEKS on the charts, and was #9 song of the year 1976 ‼️ It hit #6 in Canada. Pretty dang good for a “crap” song, I’d say. 📻🤣

[@suave-rider]

@@jeffking4176 Aussies know shit when they hear it

[@Danandrea919]

And suddenly it's 1976, The USA's Bicentennial year, and it's 76 cents to get in on Wednesdays at the Pirate's Cove Skating Rink in College Park, FL... I'm 11/12 years old and living in the best era ever!! 😊 Music is my everthing!! ... I'm turning 60 this year (2024) and to my very bones KNOW how blessed I've been to have grown up with the Best of the Best in musical history!! 😀 So blessed to be sharing it with you two!!

[@metalmark1214]

The musical groove of the song is what hooks me.

[@johnboydTx]

This one takes me back ....😉✌️

[@jeanstrickland2445]

I’m right there with ya, still remember all the words 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@AL13NM]

There is a live version of this amazing song on The Midnight Special 1976, that is a Must Watch! Cowbell, Sexy back up singers in Karate Gi's and Gary Wright rockin some Out Of This World DISCO BOOTS!

[@dalejestes8166]

OMG I haven't heard this song in ages.... another good singer that fell in the cracks of the music world never to be heard again...

[@flodee8561]

Can't remember the last time I heard this! Still sounds great!

[@MykeFord950]

Reminds me of High School days WDAS-FM here in Philly played this groove alot back in 76/77

[@D______]

This song is about being spiritual awake or awakened. Very powerful!

[@dalesouders4136]

Class of ‘78 here. LOVE 70’s Rock 🎶🎼🎵🎶🎼🎵

[@magneto7930]

Gary Wright has played keyboards on quite a few George Harrison recordings and even co-wrote a song with him as well. You've reacted to 2 great songs of his!

[@RabbiSteve]

Yep. Good stuff. They were friends if I remember correctly.

[@magneto7930]

@Rabbi Steve yes, they were. Gary played on George's first big album, All Things Must Pass, as well as his last album, Cloud Nine, plus many albums in between that I'm probably not remembering. "If You Believe" was the George Harrison song co-written with Gary.

[@caryriggs5719]

If you believe they wrote together. Nice song.

[@kabpoetry]

He played piano on Nilsson's version of "Without You", as well.

[@magneto7930]

@kabpoetry yes, along with a few other musicians on that song who played on some of Harrison's recordings.

[@Chuckles6042]

it's like some love letter where the dude is completely spillin it all

[@Deborahtunes]

My favorite from Gary Wright. I still have this vinyl. As for Peter Gabriel. Try "Games Without Frontiers" & "Shock The Monkey"...

[@arizonafarang4034]

Should have done the late night rock concert live for this one as he is holding a portable a keyboard instrument, but still good

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Great song! That middle part is so groovy. Yes, he did with quite a lot with George Harrison as others have said. Ok, Amber and Jay, are you ready to have your minds blown? Go check out “Outta Space” by Billy Preston. It’s so funktastic and you both will love it. And, Preston also has a connection to George Harrison.

[@lorioday8528]

Gary headed a band in the '60's - '70's called Spooky Tooth. LP - "You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw". Excellent!

[@paulthompson4545]

Used to listen to Spooky Tooth a lot!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Loved Spooky Tooth!

[@dennisjohnson2772]

I tripped to Ceremony,crazy!

[@Pait728]

Also featuring Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones

[@lorioday8528]

@Lionize OH that's right!!!

[@Shrykespeare]

Please do more Peter Gabriel!!! I recommend "Big Time", "Digging in the Dirt", "Steam", and especially his duet with Kate Bush, "Don't Give Up". Oh, and "In Your Eyes" (the live version is incredible).

[@baird5776mullet]

Another great song from the greatest time in recording history, the mid 70's, Gary was also in a band in the late 60's early 70's called "SPOOKY TOOTH"

[@RabbiSteve]

Right. And also well worth checking out.

[@vrvaughn]

The Spooky Two album is the one

[@eddiemurphy4959]

Gary use to be my special Olympics head coach at Annandale village in Suwanee georgia

[@dalecrowe7757]

I had Dreamweaver on 8-track and rocked it regularly on the way to school back in the day. Love the funky feel to the music!

[@patrickjudd4575]

His last hit in 1981 was called "I really want to know you" Its a wonderful song :)

[@thebrilliantmrpedro]

Rest in Peace!! Gary Wright! I was listening to his song on Friday on the radio. Thanks to Wayne's World's movie, I was introduced to this song in the early 1990s.

[@thebrilliantmrpedro]

@@robynhurley5119 Exactly. I forgot to write the name 😆

[@blue-sc1se]

Isn't it amazing how much better the music from the previous century is so much better than what they call music today? One of my favorite Gary Wright tunes is " Water Sign " from the 1977 album The Light of Smiles. Appreciate your reactions!

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

As soon as I saw the title for this one I had the wonderful memory of driving down the road with my girlfriends and this song coming on the radio. All of us singing along and that old car bouncing. Felt so good.

[@seansherrod8725]

Rest In Peace Mr. Gary Wright!!!

[@josephmorse4318]

R.I.P. Gary. 09/04/2023

[@krismckee]

RIP Gary Wright

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach passed away in February, please review one of his many hit songs: Dionne Warwick's - Walk On By, Do You Know The Way To San Jose, I Say A Little Prayer or Alfie. Music by Burt Bacharach, Words by Hal David. Thank You, RIP Burt Bacharach. Burt Bacharach + Hal David + Dionne Warwick = Timeless Music. Re: Gary Wright- you've now done his two hits.

[@rogeebundy6002]

Do you know the way to san jose!!!

[@surlechapeau]

@@rogeebundy6002 fly into San Fran and drive southeast ! 🤣

[@aarongoldstein7614]

Gary Wright turns 80 today. His old band Spooky Tooth is worth checking out, particularly "It Was Only Yesterday".

[@chaz5229]

Ahhhhhh YES......another time traveling GEM!!! I feel like a child again....LOL!! Laying in the back dash of my dad's 1970 Mercury Marquis....tunes like this coming from the radio....counting stars as we traveled back home on a Sunday night from my grandma's house. That car was black as the ace of spades and we called it the Batmobile...LOL!! Back then...we fought over the back dash...we were small enough to lay comfortably and look through the back windshield....and no cops even looked twice. The good ole days....jammin to some good tunes.

[@twwtjohns]

In 1975 and 76 Gary was the opening act for Peter Frampton in one of the finest concerts you could ever see. I was fortunate I got to see them both years!

[@williammorgan4262]

I love this song it's so beautiful and I love it ❤❤😂❤😊😍👍

[@williammorgan4262]

❤️‍🔥

[@LifeStirredUp]

I was just starting high school when this song came out. Lots of nights with this on the radio while in my room dreaming of what my life would be.

[@peterhadfield9840]

Another favorite of mine is Really Want To Know

[@evangeline3152]

I was 15 and I would blast this song on my cheap little stereo in my bedroom. Now I’m old and I will still blast this song driving down the road!😂

[@davidarmitage289]

LMAO ME TOO!

[@rickhawk22]

Love Gary Wrights sound!!

[@deannamerritt493]

Love this song. Never been a huge fan of Dream Weaver but always loved this one!

[@StarLTaylor]

Timeless! Folks would get up and dance the minute this song played!

[@roncarnes5724]

I remember being 7 years old at a little pool club, and hearing this almost every time I was there. Someone working there played the same 10-15 song playlist over the PA every day. The echo in the song was enhanced by it reverberating off all the concrete walls, floors and pavement, giving Love Is Alive even more of a dreamy shimmer to it.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

Peter Gabriel - STEAM. One of his best, both the song and the video.

[@georgehucks2560]

Gary Wright passed away this past September 6th 2023. R.I.P.

[@W-T-F-Over]

This song gives me chills & I love it for that very reason. I envy the fact that you get to experience these songs for the first time. Floods of history in my mind for sure.

[@jdtanman6100]

This whole album is on fire! I would put it on while driving at night across the country.

[@michellemccall6511]

I feel so happy for the two of you❣ In my own life music has been so meaningful that it would take an essay to explain it all. I could never live without it. I can see both you becoming abundant in your hearts, souls, and spirits with all the music you've listened to and will listen to. Hope that makes sense. One day when you're 55 like me, lol, you'll realize the more times you listen to all this music, the more meaningful it becomes and how it sort of of lines the path of your life beginning with that first time you fell in love with a song or melody. Love your beautiful family and your channels! ❤

[@michellemccall6511]

Oh, and i love Gary Wright and this song!

[@andymageen5308]

Amen 👍✌️

[@mrspaulb3889]

Beautifully said 👏🏼

[@ajruther67]

I'm 55 as well and I feel the same way Michelle. From 5 years old listening to my dad's old 45 records, I was hooked listening to music. Then around 1975 I discovered FM radio and it opened up a whole new world of music.

[@4tuneagent]

Before Gary went solo with this album, he was in the band Spooky Tooth.. His vocals on the song, "Fantasy Satisfier", are very similar style as this song.. they're both great!.

[@jacobcaldera5901]

RIP Gary Wright 🥺🥺🥺🥺😔😔😔😔

[@anthonybohannon1605]

Gary Wright "I really want to know you" live. Even over 60 years old, he killed it.

[@lisatrosclair7824]

That's my all time favorite song❤❤❤

[@brotherrandyll4093]

He was in a band called, “ Spooky Tooth.” Also played on a lot of George Harrison’s early solo work.

[@TracyfromNC]

My fave Gary Wright song!

[@johnvance3011]

Rip. Gary

[@vizzini589]

Up to the mid 70's, most bands played with a standard rhythm section of Bass and Drums. In the mid 74 Gino Vanelli released Powerful People which had no bass and used keyboards to replicate the sound which was unique at the time. In 78 Gary Wright released this album with the same format. You definitely should check out People Gotta Move by Gino. Fantastic song that set the template for many bands in the future.

[@GetBackJoe1969]

You found one of my favorite hidden gems. Love the vibe on this.

[@timskelton2325]

Gary was a member of the British band Spooky Tooth before leaving for his solo career. Mick Jones, the guitarist and founding member of Foreigner was also in the band Spooky Tooth.

[@brianherrington7226]

Gary Wright also played on solo Beatles albums of John, George, and Ringo.

[@dbadbt]

Gary Wright was in a group called Spooky Tooth, and their banger was Wildfire from 1973. Definitely worth a listen.

[@vincentschmitt7597]

As in "she kept calling Wildfire"?

[@julianortiz4151]

@@vincentschmitt7597 , no that’s Michael Martin Murphy. Spooky Tooth was an excellent Hard Rock band from England that formed the late 60s. It was comprised of British and American musicians, Gary Wright being the sole American early on. Mick Jones of Foreigner fame was also a member of Spooky Tooth in the early to mid 70s. They have some really good Rock albums and are worth checking out.

[@NeilD68]

Spooky Tooth’s “I’m Alive/The Mirror” from 1974 The Mirror album is Gary Wright at his best! 🇨🇦🍁

[@Renkk17]

Another song you would like is (Toeing the Line - Rocky Burnette) Great Sound!

[@RushTrader]

UP NEXT should be "Really Wanna Know You", my favorite of his three hits. Thanks for the great reaction!

[@rcvak]

Old is new again through your GenY headphones, Amber & Jam! Your nonbiased, open-door, positive vibing appetite for all things GOOD in music spanning decades is a joy to watch. Keep up the great work! A loyal GenX subscriber. 😎 #RSRFamily

[@gregv4741]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. This and Dream Weaver were his two big hits, both hitting No. 2 on Billboard. His only other top 20 song was Really Want to Know You, which also excellent.

[@johnvance3011]

Great song, One of my favorites,He played a keyboard synthesizer that hung in front of them from a guitar strap,He was in spooky tooth

[@jaimegarcia6114]

That whole album is awesome and was way ahead of its time when it came out.

[@PierreGarrabrant]

R I P Gary Wright