‘Afternoon Delight’ (STARLAND VOCAL BAND) Cover by The HSCC

[@Letsdolunch2023]

This was my 88 year old Mom’s favorite song. When it came on the radio she turned it up and sang along. RIP Mom!!

[@graemewiltshire312]

God bless your mum.

[@bobberguy1]

It's the little memories that are so precious.

[@wno1043]

Welp, I just turned 80. I used to love this song when it came out in the 70's.

[@BrynHarding]

bless your freaky little mama 😅

[@sbrunner69]

Love you and your mom!

[@craigkotva3351]

1976 , I was 6 years old , my grandfather died of cancer, that summer , my mother always sang along when this song came on the radio ! I didn't even know what death was then , but my mother lived her radio ! RIP mom

[@cpmiller1965]

Oh memories of the 70s. Being a youngster listen to this while helping out dad on a job site. Now I’m 55, and dad is now 92, still with us but a shell of what he was as a working machine. Time marches on! Great tune well done , ty

[@4himsanctified]

love

[@puppetken]

Same here, running around in my bare feet in the summertime playing with the neighbourhood kids.

[@nightfangs2910]

55 here, loved the song as a kid, of course back then didnt' know it was a song about knookie ;))))

[@noelbowerman1562]

We are the same age ,I echo you comment. My dad is now 87

[@hook2442]

The memories... I'm 56. Right there with you Brother. Wish my dad was still with us. God bless...

[@archstanton9206]

Summer, 1976. Southern California. I have just graduated from high school, and am 6 months into my first serious relationship..She is blond, 5-2, stunning...and I am in love. We take my just finished hot rod 56 Ford F-100 to El Dorado Park, and I wax it and shine on it while she sets up a picnic. The grass is green, the truck is metallic starfire blue. I am leaving town in 3 weeks for college. The truck only has an AM radio in it at first, and KRLA is playing this song in heavy rotation. You took me right back there with this, I kid you not...laugh all ya want, but I was there for a few minutes. I know where the 56 is. That little blond? She is right across from me, playing with one of our grandchildren. We will celebrate our 43rd anniversary this coming spring.

[@MichelleSmith-qk9ki]

Well done - I'm with you all the way with this song in almost identical circumstances. God bless.

[@mrsteadyhands6408]

Great lovely story my man. Congratulations

[@Ventibreeze123]

That’s amazing ❤

[@rodhowellnetwork28]

Great story :)

[@Frisky15]

What a wonderful story...congratulations

[@cahg3871]

Bringing back memories with this timeless classic.The two ladies singing harmony is just wondrous.That gentleman on the steel guitar is a player!God I miss my youth,the times were a great deal simpler.Bravo!

[@bakerstreet101]

beautiful smiles, too!

[@gregblanch2521]

Cheers

[@Fat12219]

Bringing back ❤ menotmries 😮

[@gpiano88]

The bed comes undone with the sun barely showing through the drapes and the quietness of the day. What I remember about this song after coming off the road with my band to re-discover my lady in waiting. Thanks for the memory of a loving time.

[@rodneycooperLMSCoach]

Wonderful cover and beautifully performed. The girls look gorgeous too!!

[@s.hawkes5085]

HSCC really pull this one off on a par with the original. 'Afternoon Delight' is an example of how original and beautifully orchestrated pop music once was but may never again truly sound.

[@jasonrwolf4499]

"One of the greatest songs ever written!" -Ron Burgandy

[@CARMAN7769]

Wow you knocked it out of the park again I’m child born 1966 at sc beach that song made majic they even named pipe tobacco after that song so many many memories thanks guys I love you all so much !!

[@TheReubenKincaid]

Somewhere along the line someone or some poll decided to crap on this song…it was overplayed in 76 but I always loved it. Great harmony and great memories of being 9 years old. I don’t give a crap… I’ll admit to anyone I love this song. Great job here.

[@DaveRucci]

Being a child of the 70s this tune was arguably one of the biggest 70s tunes (plus it was #1 during the Bicentennial I think...) You guys nailed this tune and the harmonies were sublime. I think I detected some harmony deviations from the original which completely made this a better surprise, so kudos to all involved!

[@ItsMe-gw4kb]

@Dave Rucci Good ear. It's almost imperceptible, and I was contrasting the guitar sounds to the original, so I had to go back and listen to the harmonies. It's close to the original, though.

[@DaveRucci]

@@ItsMe-gw4kb yes it very close. If they're singing it exactly the same way as the original recording, then the audio quality in this video is MUCH better (which we know it obviously is anyways) and you just can't hear every original harmony quite as clear as this. My favorite harmonies in this whole cover are just after the solo, right at 2:10 , where they all branch off on some interesting harmony transitions. I'm almost positive they don't do that in the original. Which, like I said, makes this version very interesting to listen to.

[@ItsMe-gw4kb]

@@DaveRucci I listened to that part at 2:10 3 or 4 times. While I will listen to the original again at some point just to compare, I'm pretty much convinced that they did make some changes to that part. I had noticed some other slight differences in other areas, but that's to be expected since they're not the Starland Vocal Band. It is a well performed cover, no doubt about it. So far, every song they've covered has been done well.

[@kennethbeck2690]

Seemed like it was on the radio every 2 mins

[@dthievin]

For once I have to give the original the higher star. HSCC was good, but the arrangement really went dead in the steel solo.

[@ikabodbubwit2377]

The cleanest dirty song ever composed but skyrocketed to fame & became one of classic iconic song...

[@brunomaier8831]

Perfect Job everybody! Pina, Cat, Danny and Jordan: Your singing make me smile for the next five days! 💓 Thank you 💓

[@johnking8724]

we (me & the wife) married in dec 1971, & we did not have our 1st & only child until 1980, this song was a "reflection" of our relationship until then, anytime & anywhere ! thank you for the performance !

[@truman53]

You guys really got something. Every single performance, each iteration of the band, the singers, the production, the mood, the quality, is quite literally unbelievable. I mean people don't believe it until they hear and see the performances.

[@william38022]

You can tell they’ve got their heart and soul into it they feel it they’re not just fooling around they really feel it and they’re able to convey that to their listeners👍

[@howardp924]

Best rendition I ever heard. Thank you. I was 16 when this song came out, with a new drivers license. My parents didn't want me driving after dark. I used the lyrics of the song as an instruction manual.

[@chrisprideaux8237]

No matter whichever song The HSCC absolutely smash, some non-fan just has to give a 👎. Never will understand it, coz they are without question the best cover band around. Great harmonies Pina, Kat, Danny & Jordan and lovin the arrangement as always Con. The opening 4 bars….. beautiful 🎼

[@oliverjacobs6707]

Chris, don't hate on the thumbs down folks. They've fallen through the cracks of the mental healthcare system.

[@johnwarner3809]

When it comes to really good music you usually find the thumbs down brigade cant even shake a tambourine in good time.

[@chrisprideaux8237]

@@johnwarner3809 Excellent point 😂

[@timcampbell921]

@@oliverjacobs6707 haha

[@brianm8056]

This song is a brilliant homage to the original by the Starland Vocal Band. And they’re from my home city 👍

[@chadkarmann8067]

THANK YOU ALL!!!!! I am a gen X American. I was 6 years old when this song hit big in 1976. As hard as the time was for me, this song and many others to made for an escape. I didn't even understand what most songs were really about then. Glad I didn't until 46 years later.......... You all nailed it again and bring happy memories to so many people here! God Bless!!!!

[@680mudman]

What a privilege it is to listen to such a talent group of people.... Thank you!

[@brianbenninghoff3394]

Wow. Perfection guys...sounds as good as hearing this classic in 1976!!!

[@Fat12219]

1976 😢 to go back , and this do it right 😢

[@loudguitar]

I just don’t know what to say….so good!!! I was particularly listening to the female vocals. Pina and Kat, you NAILED it!!!

[@danmccarthy4700]

That was FLAWLESS! Bravo!

[@larryn1929]

1976, 13 years old, what a summer! Well done!!!

[@davidarmitage289]

I’m with you …so many great memories from that bi centennial year and of course this amazing song!

[@sticks64]

I turned 12 in 1976 and had recently moved to Texas from the Chicago area. This song brings back many wonderful memories.

[@coach3942]

Beautiful summer in Holland also 1976❤❤. I was also 13 years old, had my first kiss on a boot on a big lake with a beautifel girl named " Maya".... never saw her again.... still good memories❤

[@rolandhowells4618]

Great playing, great vocals, great song! Man, I miss the 70s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@toddgriffith5242]

Everybody smiles about a little afternoon delight. Well done HSCC, Danny Lopresto, Kat Jade, Pina Del Re & Jordan Lennon . I remember this song well.

[@MsLoriGold]

This transported me back to one summer visiting my grandparents, where I was glued to the radio and this song was playing a lot. Isn’t it funny how music brings you to a point in time? 🥰

[@FrankNStein-cp6qm]

Perfection at it's finest.. I love the way HSCC covers these great old tunes..

[@BirgitJanczik]

Another amazing cover with again so different voices. Really impressive! 😊

[@SuperEdge67]

Kat always steals the show. Gorgeous and talented.

[@chaleco82]

The year 1976 was all too good in every possible way. If time travel ever comes our way, i know where I am going. Hehe.

[@spencershidner]

WOW!!! This put the biggest smile on my face that hasn't seen such a grin since COVID hit this earth.

[@jodyshaw5997]

I always listened to the original, but you guys killed it. Great job!!

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

That was GREAT! Boy did that take me back....I remember when that was a big hit!!

[@TheDylan6908]

Annette, me too!! Man am I getting old.

[@scb180]

To be totally honest I never thought I'd hear this song performed as good as the original until now .wow congratulations simply stunning 👏 👏 👏

[@alfredtucker2128]

Actually better as I listened to Starland Vocal Band on The Midnight Special and HSCC sounded better

[@lawrence1318]

It's good, but not as good as the original.

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

Not as good as the original.

[@scb180]

I agree friends of music but a very close 2nd 👍❤️

[@wno1043]

I agree. Very well done.

[@johnveca2979]

OMG, you guys nailed it and the ending was spectacular. Thanks for sharing your incredible talents.

[@pepperzipper]

I keep on listening and looking…..nice faces, beautifull voices and a great band…

[@cactuscanuck6802]

Bloody amazing job!! And for those who like the song but don't know too much about music, the perfection of the singers' discordant harmonies at the end is nothing short of jaw dropping. You literally have to be perfect on your note, no margin for error, or those harmonies will stick out badly. I'm in awe. I'm not worthy!!

[@mitchellmestas5570]

What a blast from the past. I love this band. Every version of every song is amazing.

[@billlaporte8255]

Vocals as usual are spot on, also wanted to give a special shout out to the steel guitar player. Nice work!

[@gussmedways]

A very underated song beautifully covered!!

[@SherryRooney]

So great!! Love the steel guitar!! Brings back memories...I was a kid in the 1970's. Yay!!

[@iamkazie9401]

MY GOSH ARE YOU GUYS AMAZING THE MELODY OF THIS 70s CLASSIC IS SPOT ON !! I CAN SIT HERE ALL EVENING PLAYING HSCC TUNES THANK YOU FOR SUCH AWESOME MUSIC!!

[@ericstockwell8575]

Wow..Gorgeous Woman with most amazing voices 💞 You gentlemen did great as well 👏

[@Pepper427]

I was a teenager snd rolling thru Lubbock when this came on. Been a favorite a long time. Memories of great times.

[@nancykelly7193]

Well that was an evening delight! The harmony was so bright and clear....and the arrangement was so simple and full, if that makes any sense.

[@roderickbatul4781]

wow pretty neat... the girls delightfully blended so .. great cover

[@stevep7950]

Absolutely lovely. Great vocal performance

[@mariacarmelazailaoro6003]

My favorite songs, im now 60yrs old, starland and vocal band originally, but i love to hear your band,God bless

[@osmarachilles1023]

Folk maravilhoso !!! Parabéns HSCC por nos brindar com essa pérola !!!

[@KingCobra1968]

The Hindley Street Country Club is always awesome!! THEY are an afternoon, morning, evening delight to listen to!!

[@grahamtaylor8539]

Great version of a lovely song , Reminds me of the hot summer of 1976, Here in Britain. Great stuff Guys..

[@FondueBrothers]

Capital Radio Saturday afternoon

[@paulwright9644]

Brilliant, many thanks

[@anandkumargopi6214]

Thanks HSCC you all keep the REAL music alive in a magic and respectful way. Namaste from Holland

[@coachpete5756]

brings backmemories... thanks... another well done cover

[@larrybrown4874]

The BEST Cover Band on KZbin hands down. Another perfect performance in the books. Love 💘 you guys ❤

[@WSBach]

As ever and ever....simply wonderful and amazing. Thank you very much.

[@robjust4260]

Wow! Have not heard this song in a long time - you guys are incredible! Sometimes I wonder if you guys know just how good you are! Seriously, there are not many groups out there these days that come close to you guys! Thanks so much for sharing your gifts!

[@BertaWinkler]

Hermoso cover gracias por regalarme este viaje en el tiempo!!

[@b.walker5955]

I think I have just been Blanched by a slide with a slight western twang, and I LIKE IT. Another fabulous harmony from Danny, Pina, Kat and Jordan and Con's sky rockets in flight grin ... DELIGHTFUL. ~ That's the ONE! (I got you Con).

[@kennrothman205]

And back yet again! YOU ALL WERE/ARE JUST AWESOME!

[@JimOBrienLV]

I saw the Starland Vocal Band live at the Cleveland Coliseum, years ago. Still a favorite of mine.

[@BillGraper]

You all sound amazing, and the ladies look DELIGHTFUL!!! ☺

[@jsbersil]

when a brother of mine passed away from covid aug 2020, my fam sang this for him in the 40th novena mass... was one of his favs... just fab! thanks guys... gd songs never die!!! cheers!

[@Mamajonaful]

Im so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏾

[@brianherring6393]

You took me back in time to my first job after leaving school. I remember listening to this on the radio in the workshop can't wait to see what you doing next

[@JaccoG77]

Superb Aussie “cover” band. Some original performers tributed them being “awesome”. Tjeeezz 🥳

[@alancooper4783]

Love this song and have done from way back in 76 a little nipper.Clueless what it was about back then. You guys yet again have recreated it wonderfully in your own way. Thank you.❤️🇬🇧

[@alanms10]

I suddenly shot back to 1976 for 3 glorious minutes, fabulous cover version of a great song guys 👍🏼

[@davidlourensz4822]

Nice to see the steel in there. Girls sound really good - lovely harmonies...Beautifully mixed and sound - great sound.

[@daveross-obsessedwithsound6236]

Thanks for your great comments David. Cheers Dave #ObsessedWithSound

[@ilkkakierikka5163]

Your music is a like warm summer rain after long sunny day... so refreshing and gentle.Thank you💛

[@gowensbach2998]

Wonderful. Delightful. And I listened to this in the afternoon.

[@danseitsinger6737]

OMG! Is there ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN'T DO?? This was just PURE PERFECTION....AGAIN! WHAT GREAT, TALENTED, ON KEY, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC that you all do! I can't get enough of your music!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GOD-GIVEN TALENT WITH THE WORLD!!

[@rogerlim520]

Absolutely an Afternoon delight for me. Two blond cutie singer. Well done band.

[@ffontenla]

I listened to it four times and it doesn't tire me. Dany and Kat in my left ear, Pina and Jordan in my right. Who mixed those voices? A genius

[@hermessierrasierra1410]

excellent version you interpret with supreme quality this version of afternoon delight

[@midiaz1319]

Wow from the beginning to the end was fabiolous, Nice vocal harmony, the Hawaiian guitar was great and the band superb as usual. it was an Afternoon noon delight indeed, that ending give me chills.

[@saintbees2088]

Wow, you got perfect harmonies, perfect tracks and great feel!

[@petercharles8209]

Best cover band ever! .. perfect harmonies 🎶 .. you'd swear it was Starland Vocal Band.. You've made my day ♥

[@garyt19651]

This a great band, check out Foxes and Fossils also, you will like them also. If you like The Beach Boys ,check out The Fendertones

[@Girlsforever1982]

This sounded great! I still can't stop thinking of Anchorman tho..

[@theoaksmeister]

Wow. Beautiful harmonies. Another belter. Much love as always from Sheffield England xxx

[@pamhelms291]

One of the best groups out there that sing the classics!

[@frankepstein6164]

I was smiling throughout the entire song. Nice job not trying to overdo the sound effects. You guys are crushing it! 🥳

[@frankmartin8471]

Beautiful version from HSCC.

[@getwhatyougive]

#SuperNecessary #Superlative #Stunning [Thank you for making my day. I'm sitting in an airport watching my daughters fly away into who knows what and this was posted just in time to sooth my mind. Thank you.]

[@sarac.3259]

Oh that's tough..... hope they ring or text when they arrive. Keep busy!

[@gillianbristow8612]

My son has gone all the way round the world on his own, much of it on a bike! Take Solace in that they are doing what the want in life !

[@massey3129]

Brilliant. Love the register of the girl on left.

[@thatjpwing]

I love the extended bridge! Amazing altogether.

[@murph7489]

after listening to this song numerous times now, I can't begin to say enough about Danny Lopresto, Pina, Kat and Jordan...you 4 crushed this song...especially the ending...I can't help but smile everytime...so nice...great song, executed extremely well...love you guys

[@TheSaleen786]

Oh goodness! I remember the when this song was released during the American Bi-Centennial year 1776 and went to #1 on Billboard by the Starland Vocal Band. BRAVO!!

[@donnievalentine6190]

Your Amazing Band Is So Incredible! Fantastic Job! You Rock! Wow! That's Harmony At It's Best! See You Soon! I Hope

[@jameshelm560]

Doesn’t get better than this!!’❤️ Instrumentally sublime👍Kat, Pina, Danny, and Jordan; today you were indeed an afternoon delight👏👏👏

[@clintmyers9061]

You guys are absolutely amazing! Once again I find myself just loading up my queue and playing music and watching videos as I work around my house and drink coffee on a Sunday. I'm in radio and I wish you were our Station House band. This is everything we play

[@zavman109]

I love all the songs you all do, and how well you do them all. This one reminds me of my childhood.

[@hans-juergenziemes9849]

Thank you HSCC - one of my favorite Numbers in the 70's - Starland Vocal Band ! Perfekt played by you !

[@jwcoop27]

Amazing vocals once again! Have to give a Shout out to the band…the band is always top tier. From guitar and bass to percussion, brass and every other instrument played…ya’ll are Amazing!! Love your sound!

[@dakert40]

My favorite summer song of '76 and you did a great job :-)

[@TigerBigmo]

They just keep getting better, unbelievable! Pina, you slay me! Wow! There's nothing this band can't do! Bravo!!!!

[@Tocimah]

What is great about HSCC is that they are all so talented. They are happy to be performing. They have a rapport with one another and it's infectious with the audience. This is "lightening in a bottle". That is what this is. And, it's a pleasure to watch. All those components can be difficult to achieve. That's why this is a great band!

[@iluv691]

This is awesome.u guys are spot on. This is one of my favorite songs in my younger years.thank you.

[@drewfinisher11]

wow that's so good 👍 ,..the best cover band on KZbin,.. possibly the universe