April Wine - Oowatanite (REACTION)

[@billyt7081]

RIP - Myles Goodwin - December 3, 2023 - Thanks for the Tunez.

[@jaxonfreeman1756]

One of the most underated bands that ever existed.

[@onepieceofgumleft]

Cheers from Canada. April Wine was huge here in the late 70’s early 80’s. Official video for “Roller” is a must !!

[@Redd_Fawkes]

And the long version if you want the bigger guitar solo

[@hanierfamily]

@@Redd_Fawkes Absolutely. It's terrible to miss that amazing three way guitar solo in it's entirety.

[@richardcranium5048]

That's true

[@demon_3x]

They still are kinda huge too, especially here on the east coast, we love them. They’re on the local radio, multiple stations, multiple times a day

[@joedella-mattia2234]

April Wine, Harlequin, Cilliwack, Streetheart, Prism so many amazing Canadian bands out there… you’re just scratching the surface 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@redspice55]

Chilliwack you mean. If you want them to look them up, spell it correctly. Chilliwack and all he rest are some of our best major bands, besides The Guess Who and RUSH. You forgot Trooper!

[@peterbrobbel1021]

Not to mention Triumph and Bachman Turner Overdrive

[@BigC.]

Roller is a must if you are just diving into their catalog.

[@claimguy]

You like this? "DROP YOUR GUNS". The bass riff, (and solos breakdown) fuzzy guitar riff and even some cowbell, will melt you.

[@wild8757]

“Roller” and “I like to rock” our musts by April Wine! 💣🔥🥁🎸

[@grantbaechler3529]

sadly, we just lost the lead singer Myles Goodwin last week. They guys were such an underrated band of the 70'and 80's.

[@inmyhouse11]

Love this underrated band

[@BrianR.]

As a Canadian who grew up in the 70's, I've probably seen April Wine Live 20 times or more. They were the kings of the arena circuit for quite a few years along with bands like Triumph, Chilliwack, Trooper, Rush (before they got big), The Stampeders and a few others. This song was the opening song for quite a few of the concerts I saw.

[@Jude_196]

SO ENVIOUS!!! They are AWESOME!

[@cameronsilverman8748]

I'm from Toronto I saw April wine back up a lot of big bands

[@dannychase1787]

They are from Waverly Nova Scotia. They used to play in the church behind my house. Another Canadian Gem. Canadian rock is honest, pure and really good.

[@scottbaxtrom4324]

Review April Wine song Say Hello,Roller,Sign of The Gypsy Queen,I Like To Rock. Seen these guys 5 times growing up in Canada,they toured alot across Canada in the 70's and 80's. Great Memories. Enjoy the Ride.

[@cubangal1]

"I'll be yours till the sun comes up again"...........love love love April Wine 😘🤩😍😎

[@Neel_Reactionsyt]

You Guys Are GOATS Of reacting To Music Vids.... Hope The Channel Gets Even Bigger In The Future🥰.. Sending You Guys Love From India.

[@hanierfamily]

It was actually a fire bell. Awesome song. We love April Wine, and we've been going out of our way to hear more from them lately. Their catalog is vast. Pick any song, and you'll most likely be assured a great time. Great Canadian rockers!

[@420since1974]

A number of those fire-bells were "donated without permission" by Jr. & Sr. high schools in Nova Scotia.😉

[@waynehackney5812]

Respect, I love seeing people appreciate some amazing Canadian classic Rock.

[@waynehackney5812]

RIP Mr Myles Goodwyn. Thanks for some great rock n roll.

[@Roddy1965]

It's great to see this iconic Canadian rock band making a big hit on all the reaction channels.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

Saw this band about 5 times in Toronto,Maple Leaf Gardens.Jerry Mercer,killer time keeper.

[@reedwilson64GTO]

"Roller" and "I love to rock" are a must.

[@naturesounds-ib5dh]

Some April Wine Favs, Say Hello, Weeping Widow, Big City Girls, You Could Have Been A Lady, Before The Dawn, Sign Of The Gypsy Queen, Enough Is Enough, All Over Town

[@TerryKrysinski]

Their cover of 'Twentieth Century Schizoid Man' is intense! Both the 'Harder,Faster' and 'Nature Of The Beast' albums are bangers....dive in,guys! :-) T

[@mikecappadocia5959]

A good majority of their songs are great. A lot of variety.

[@2869may]

"I Like To Rock", "Roller" and "All Over Town"...

[@markdraine3571]

Ya, why this one ? Bizarre. These reaction channels do the most off the wall stuff .Nobody knows this but Canadians and die -hards. Not blaming the station- maybe la suggestion but it's an odd one.

[@2869may]

@@markdraine3571 Right, I honestly never heard this before...

[@brendahhstiles9992]

@@markdraine3571that’s what’s so great about them!

[@markdraine3571]

@@brendahhstiles9992 Gotcha. I wasn't complaining ,more wondering "How did they come up with THIS ONE ?". Just keeping it real. There are only about five awesome songs that most people know by A.P. and this ain't one if them. No matter

[@wild8757]

@@2869may me neither

[@JayTor2112]

The one I remember from them is "If You See Kay", for obvious reasons. MTV actually played it, and my parents were shocked, shocked I say!

[@jsr0610]

There were many great Canadian bands, around that time, that didn't get huge play in the US. Another was Prism. Songs like "Take me to the Kaptin" and "Spaceship Superstar".

[@bastark6926]

OK so let me be the 10,000th person to say LISTEN TO "ROLLER", but don't you dare listen to the edited, single release version. Album, full song only!!

[@chefteach53]

Coulda been a Lady was a signature song in the 70's 🇨🇦

[@georgetaxi8179]

This must be a deep cut because I never heard it. Solid song, but you need to do the video of "I like to rock." It's performed in the same studio (Le Studio) that Rush's Tom Sawyer and Limelight were performed. It's a killer song. You guys will love it.

[@claimguy]

Its only a deep cut if you are an American or born after about 1965 - and that's not a meant to be a dis . April Wine's earlier catalogue is richer than the I Like To rock, Roller, etc material that came out 8-10 years after their first stuff (71 was the beginning and 71-78 was quite a run for them in Canada). Listen to Fast Train off their 1971 initial album, "You Could Have Been a Lady", "Drop Your Guns" and "Bad Side of the Moon" off of 72's "On Record" album, "Weeping Widow" and "Lady Run, Lady Hide" off of "Electric Jewels" (73) and pretty much anything off of the album this tune came from "Stand Back" in 75. Almost all of that came before they broke in the US so I find most Americans start with Harder Faster (79), or Nature of the Beast (81). April Wine could rock with anyone and they could aslo lay down some wicked power ballads. Truly versatile and their early catalogue gets overlooked.

[@redspice55]

This is my 2nd favourite April Wine song after "I Wouldn't Want To Lose Your Love". Not a deep cut at all. It was a major hit in Canada!. Jim Clench is the actual lead vocal on this song. They always played it in concert. Seen them in concert a few times. RIP Myles Goodwyn.

[@jethro1963]

Hardly a deep cut, it was a perennial favourite and their usual curtain raiser. It can be seen on YT in a video shot on their European tour for a British show called Rock Goes to College (Reading University)

[@andyreid6826]

I have seen these guys half a dozen times. Great everytime. The lead singer is from my home province. He retired from the band earlier this year.

[@Michael-Philip]

Did anyone ever see the Trailer Park Boys episode when Ricky kidnaps Alex Lifeson, then tells him to play an April wine song.?. LOL 🤣

[@Flame-uf3zo]

classic!

[@MrDeadstu]

April Wine are another amazing Canadian band. "Roller" will literally ROLL you - 100% guaranteed BANGER "Weeping Widow", "Gypsy Queen", "I Like to Rock", "Dark Side of the Moon", "Hello" ,"You Could Have Been a Lady", they have so many great rock songs. but... they also have some amazing ballads/love songs like "Just Between You and Me" or "Tonite is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love"

[@Iamerikaannebennett]

Never heard before now I’m diggin the vibes like soulful rock 🖤🎶💯🌻🌏🏁

[@DavidMohr-d7z]

This is my church born in 1961 rocked the shit out of the 70's and these guys were gods to us 🙂

[@Irockthere4]

From 1975 a great opener to their live shows. This one is sung by their late bass player. The original singer just retired. He was the main man for 54 years. Great hand since 1969.🎸 Give it up for Jerry Mercer on drums. He used to do a one hand drum roll switching hands and never missing a beat.🥁

[@leemcclements8889]

Loved listening to them back in the day! Roller is a kick ass tune!

[@loisr3970]

Hey Another great Canadian band! Great concerts so many amazing nights In nice bars had a blast!!! 1975

[@bbox5938]

They are Excellent and from Canada. I'm not sure when this came out but I love everything I've heard by them. Also great to watch a live version of something from them. They are strong drums, bass, 3 excellent guitarists. They have fun with guitar harmonies and trading licks off back and forth.

[@williamweiss6128]

Live staple from them. Mercer, powerful drummer. Seen them twice, 70's 80's then later 90's. Great band.

[@jordan390a]

Mainly from Atlantic Canada, and later based in Montreal...They have a lot of bangers and triple lead guitarists for a good while...If you want suggestions, try Roller or I Like to Rock, or Sign of the Gypsy Queen and many many others....I saw them tour for this album back in 1975 but I don't remember a whole lot of the concert...!

[@danielmarshall3102]

A great Canadian rock band that is still touring. This song is mid 70's Other greats of theirs ... Roller, Fast Train, Drop Your Guns. She Could Have Been a Lady, Weeping Widow, to name just a few.

[@dsomerville5293]

I Like to Rock, Roller and The Bad Side of the Moon you will love

[@mrnobody3161]

My first concert that I went to was April Wine touring with Queen in 1975, I was 15. I had second row seats, right in front of the speakers. My ears were ringing for a week. 🎶🤘The have some incredible live performance videos on YT.

[@vinasel96]

Leader Myles Goodwyn was born in New Brunswick, Canada. Grew up in Nova Scotia. Hit it big in Montreal with a reshuffled April Wine. Infectious rock!

[@AutopsyMyDeath]

Always reminds me of my dads 1990 Buick LeSabre in 2004 driving across Canada on vacation with this song playing on his mix tape cassette... Such great memories.

[@jmatthewssmith]

Great reaction. Every song does not have to be a display of virtuosity . Rock and Roll is about attitude and a good time. You guys get it.

[@randallmccoy8581]

April wine was huge on Canadian rock radio up here when I was a teenager in the 70s, and is still a staple of FM Classic rock because they had so much good stuff. Like Skynyrd, they had 3 electric guitar players.

[@neillenet291]

This is a very deep cut. There are more well known songs that I definitely reccomend are ROLLER, I LIKE TO ROCK and SIGN OF THE GYPSY QUEEN

[@hklinker]

Not a deep cut if you’re from Canada.

[@neillenet291]

@hklinker nope, not from Canada, but I'm an April Wine fan, just never heard this one.

[@redspice55]

Major hit in Canada. Love this song. Jim Clench is the actual lead vocal on this song. RIP Myles Goodwyn.

[@fatandhandsome5922]

Saw them live many years ago……they rocked the house and I sang every song at the top of my lungs. Cute blonde in one arm and a double rye and coke in the other.

[@redspice55]

RIP Myles Goodwyn. This is my favourite April Wine song after "I Wouldn't Want To Lose Your Love". They were the kings of the rock ballad. Myles was a fantastic song writer. Jim Clench sings lead on this song.

[@McDoobles]

Old man took me to an April Wine concert in the 90s. My first live show.

[@jnbennett6496]

not many bands have 3 guitarists, great post

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

Great reaction guys! La (both of you) bring a smile to my face watching this with you!

[@scottabernethy7530]

April Wine Live always tear it up!! Your right “Great Rock and Roll” They have a big catalog, enjoy!

[@mrnobody9104]

Victoria Park in London Ontario on Canada day was an awesome show in the mid 80's was the first time I saw them live and many more since. Myles Goodwin has many incredible tunes...O Canada, Halifax representing

[@j.c.a2872]

Great great GREAT Canadian band from the 70s and 80s !!! Try Crash and Burn from The Nature of the Beast an absolute BANGER !!!!!

[@demon_3x]

Canada really do have a plethora of some of the greatest rock bands. Dozens and dozens of notable bands and musicians, the list doesn’t even end.

[@markjohnson4217]

April Wine are a Canadian national treasure. They came out of the box with tbeir debut around 1974. I think tbis was tbe opening track. They got a fair bit of airplay, they had singles charting across Canada. I can't understand how they didn't break into America until around 1979-80 and even then it was just moderate success. There are quite a lot of bands that we grew up with here in Canada that we just took for granted and assumed they were successful mega-rock stars, but just south across that border they were virtually unknown. I grew up in southern Saskatchewan and these groups toured faithfully evey year, the summer festivals etc. Here is a list of great Canadian legends that you have probably never heard : The Guess Who BTO Chilliwack Trooper Streethesrt Triumph Red Rider Frank Marino FM and finally, the only band that could have held the title of Canada's greatest export next to Rush, The inimitable 'Max Webster'... I highly recommend. They were quirky, heavy, comical, topical and they were shredders... "We're just musicians, here to thin the thickness of your skin.."

[@dianelindquist9796]

Roller is a certified banger!

[@brianhancock4865]

One of their first albums, if not the first, was called “The Whole World’s Going Crazy “ and had a song called “Shot Down” - I had the vinyl of it - but remember my buddy cranking it up on his 8 track in his Blazer. Lol

[@vicprovost2561]

April Wine is solid hard rock from Canada and have a bunch of songs you will love to hear. Do Sign of the Gypsy Queen from them for a fine rock epic. Great stuff. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎸🎶

[@louisepearson9287]

My first concert. This was the encore. Bad side of the moon or enough is enough are great tunes by them.

[@ragjamrock]

I went to see these guys when I lived in Canada. My friend won free tickets and needed company to go. All I can remember is that I thought I was going to lose my hearing. It was so loud that we left halfway through because he couldn't handle the volume. 🎶🎧🎸🎤

[@debbieplato5107]

These guys are Canadian 🇨🇦 and this song came out in 1975. Roller official video I like to rock official music video which was at Le Studio where Rush also recorded. Cheers

[@Gledge9]

Great Canadian band, check out Rock and roll is a vicious game

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I love that you guys have become such great rock connaisseurs!! You're killing it & it's so fun to watch you on this journey. The fact that you're musicians/producers makes all the difference, we're even learning from your analyses about songs we've been listening to our whole lives, lol!!

[@Solar55]

In high school, we used to tap the fire bell in the hallway with a pen and sing along.

[@BruceWayneAnderson6685]

Intro/Solo/outros, April Wine was the best in Rock And Roll.

[@dianedee7919]

I know that Myles Goodwin was from Pictou, Nova Scotia. He used to play at " Granville on the Green ", a few years before his death.

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Hey Guys, that bell, is a bell from a railway crossing gate! The band was formed in Waverly, Nova Scotia, Canada, I live about 8km away. Rip Miles Goodwin, just died recently. A great pick for the video!😀👍✌

[@MIchaelMiii]

Canadian band. try "You could've been a Lady'.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Saw the boys LIVE at the St.John's Memorial Stadium (Lady by the lake ) in their prime. What a fun night .

[@tonytony5380]

A great Canadian band Sign of the gypsy queen I like to rock Roller All bangers

[@cjtrkn]

Love it.

[@j.j.upright4010]

🎤 The Year for this Banger was 1975 when Rock was Lit and Alive! 🎸🥁

[@perrybernard1308]

Check out " Roller" official video by April Wine. This band is criminally underrated

[@BrianR.]

This came out in 1975, it was the first track on the Stand Back album.

[@Blair19]

This tune from "Stand Back" 1975.. every track is top-notch but this was def the hit... "Electric Jewels" released in 1973 also every track top-notch.. Weeping Widow, Cat's Claw, E.Jewels, Victim of your Love, Cum hear the band... ALL BANGERS Cheers

[@toddashton9696]

Love April wine. Check out “Roller” and “I like to Rock”

[@williamaustin1084]

Saw these guys in Germany in 82. They we're awesome! They love to rock! Check out their songs I love to rock and Roller!

[@nodrush80]

Blew my speakers as a little kid in Canada.

[@FredPena-rd5cf]

Try Sign of The Gypsy Queen and Just Between You and Me. And If You See Kay. Roller. I Like To Rock.

[@tjmasson1013]

Haha love how you fellas fell right into this jam.

[@deaniegarcia5694]

New to me, thank you! Listened with an open mind….reminiscent of the Who; this was a Canadian band, 1969-1986 ish….just moderate success in the US but more in Canada…a catchy tune, thanks fellas! Cheers!

[@renecuellar3078]

This came out in 1975. And they are from Canada. GREAT band. Check out Silver Dollar from First Glance

[@brianmasinelli9694]

I play this on the jukebox at our local watering hole. Love it! Another great pick guys

[@ericklein5927]

April wine " get ready for Love" is a great song.

[@lemmybonhalen6976]

I LIKE TO ROCK is another BANGER \m/

[@mikemitchell4960]

hi guys just checking out all your April wine videos, i watch all you do, great reactions , i love the fact that you guys do know great rock tunes when you hear them as you stated, for another banger you really need to check out " I like to Rock" i,m surprised no one has mentioned it, keep up the great work,cheers

[@robertmadden9187]

you guys are the best

[@qtrhors1]

aah the old days. I was 16 in 76.

[@kaybee4143]

You (We) need to listen to their cover of "21st Century Schizoid Man". Originally done by King Crimson. btw Jerry Mercer is is a beast on the drum kit, as you alluded to.

[@markf.8144]

Great reaction! You guys should check out "Fast Train" from their first album...

[@ronaldvarty592]

They have three guitars in the band You must watch some other live shows another great canadian band Triumph !! A must see they don't disappoint!!!!

[@Wilem35]

Played over and over on Canadian airwaves!

[@lindasalaki9404]

That was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@danhill5619]

huge catalogue fellas

[@albertalberico467]

Must review I love to rock videos killer🔊🎵

[@nightHawk66]

So many good songs! My favourite song is Runners In The Night, kind of a deep cut maybe. 🔥🔥🔥

[@j1974f]

Great reaction! "Bad Side Of The Moon" is a great song by April Wine that you should check out!

[@JoeandAngie]

Saw them open for Styx in 77 in Johnson City, TN