ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION - I'm not gonna let it bother me tonight REACTION - Wow! What a tune!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I’m a Georgia girl, and these guys were huge in the Atlanta area. Ronnie Hammond was such a great frontman.

[@craigcraigster4999]

Agreed, Ronnie was such an underrated singer, his vocals were so effortless and smooth.

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

Ga. Girl here. I agree Ronnie was one of the best

[@Cynthia...]

Such a great song. Thanks Scott and Harri I love The Atlantic Rhythm Section.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love this song! Great southern rock band from the 70's. They had some great songs such as "So Into You", "Large Time" (tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd), "Do It Or Die", "Spooky" etc.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

For me, ARS had their own lane within the Southern Rock community. They we’re very chill with many of their songs, but could rock hard when they wanted. I agree with your comments Harri, their music still holds up just fine.

[@marybaillie8907]

From their 1978 album, "Champagne Jam" it is a song dealing with the uproar in the world and how you deal with it. They have been referred to as American Southern rock, Southern Country Rock etc. Great vocals and instruments make this so easy to listen to. This song was part of the US chart phenomenon called Frozen 14, when the Billboard Hot 100's, did not move for 4 weeks in 1978. This song charted at Number 14 in the US and Number 15 in Canada. It did not chart outside America. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Scott 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@valeriekempken7064]

Great band. The album is really good. Thanks for the walk down the memory lane ( circa late 70,s ) ❤

[@markwilliams5606]

Summer lake Grove 🌄

[@williamaustin1084]

You could call it southern rock but ARS have their own unique style!

[@KevinTurner-kj9dz]

Saw them with Boston back in 1978. Great show

[@craigcraigster4999]

Lucky you! Class of '77 (high school) here, I would've given anything to see a Boston and ARS concert back then (but I did get to see Fleetwood Mac, Dave Mason, Foreigner, 3 Dog Night). Had an offer to see Zeppelin at the Santa Monica Civic, told my buddy I'll catch them next time, and not long after that Bonham died and Zep was no more -- I regret that fateful decision to this day. 😟

[@samuelgates5935]

Like the band TOTO, Atlanta Rhythm Section, were also studio musicians who decided to give it a go as a band....great decision guys!😎😎😎 Love "Spooky" and "I'm so into you" also.

[@NathanVeenstra]

I did not know this. Thank you for sharing this!

[@michaelenosmusic]

So Into You is one of my favorites by this band.. I recommend this if you haven't reacted to it yet. A new viewer and digging your reactions. 👍

[@anidiquaojala1804]

yes it's my fav too & enjoy them all. I was so infatuated with the lead singer & band What sweet, smooth harmonies 💞💞💞

[@dchale1]

I saw them in the mid 70s, they were the opening band for for the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. I had never heard of ARS prior to the concert. They were great!

[@elysehfm8797]

I Am So Into You is probably their biggest hit if you don't know it already. It's great and you'll LOVE it.

[@anidiquaojala1804]

Yes ❣️

[@tommonk7651]

First concert I ever saw was ARS. I've always been a big fan. One of the stalwarts of Southern Rock.... The late Paul Goddard was a virtuoso on bass. Several of the members had been in the Classics IV from Jacksonville. RIP all the members who have preceded us....

[@ktwebbdevil]

Absolutely a southern rock band!

[@davidd5407]

So many good songs out of this band besides the two that.......well...we have all heard So Into You and Imaginary Lover over and over ad nauseum. This song is a welcome change for an ARS reaction. If you drill into their library, you will find a gold mine. Thank you.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Yes, it is Southern Rock. They were the session band at Studio One, in Doraville, GA. They have a song entitled, DORAVILLE, too. Skynyrd also recorded there.

[@DanielGarcia-sh8gk]

Good choice, I really love ARS! 🍻

[@donmoore3220]

Spot on brother. Southern rock as you get.

[@daviemcf]

Fantastic band from 70's

[@billschafer9668]

Definitely southern rock. They were hot as hell in the mid to late 70’s. Still sounds great!

[@chuck4tnvols681]

ARS is another southern rock band that was all over the radio in the southeast in the mid to late 70's,they have a really good catalog to dive into.

[@Davidsmusicselection]

I grew up in Doraville Ga with these guys. What fun it was.

[@anidiquaojala1804]

Southern Rock at its best, TY Harri ❣️

[@ronweber2303]

I'm a big fan of ARS from back on their heyday. One of my all time favorite groups. They were so tight. Tremendous session musicians that came together in Buie's " Studio 1" and made great music. I love seeing " first timers" when they FINALLY discover this timeless band!

[@markd5067]

My favorite ARS song! Definitely Southern Rock...

[@jonathangilbert2456]

I grew up in Atlanta in the 70's and this is part of my childhood. I'm glad more people are discovering this great band.

[@dinsdaleseven1627]

I have always thought it was blues/rock. So smooth.

[@sailinbob11]

Use to see them all the time at CW Shaw's on Burford Hwy in Doraville. Another great song of theirs. House band back in the 70s.

[@ezbudz1993]

Thanks Harry, for checking this song and Southern Rock band from Georgia! This song along with others like Georgia Rhythm, Large Time, Champagne Jam, Do It Or Die, Born Ready, and of course I Hate The Blues/Let's Go Get Stoned, have great meaning even today. I loved these guys and attended many of their concerts back in the 70s. They always did a concert at the West Palm Beach Auditorium on New Years Eve to bring in the new year and they played their hearts out. I hope you check these meaningful and delightful songs out. You will not be disappointed! They also do some love songs like I'm So Into You, You're So Strong and a redo of a 60s song, Spooky! Just the music would be enough to entertain me but these guys could do anything!💚

[@ronaldbrown8792]

Yes, you named the songs that will keep me up way passed 1 a.m., it will not bother me tonight. It will be my champagne jam.

[@badgrfan]

It was back in 1978 and yes, it's southern rock...

[@KennieBlais-ud2wn]

Marshall Tucker Band and Atlanta Rhythm Section are my favorite Southern rock bands. Wet Willie is a close third!!

[@phonebone81]

A.R.S. are great, thanks for sharing, I like the music so much. If you are looking for something similar, you can also listen to Climax Blues Band. My suggestions would be: "Watcha Feel", "Mistress Moonshine" and "The Gospel Singer". All the best @ everyone from germany

[@craigcraigster4999]

Great reaction Harri to a wonderful song and band. Ronnie Hammond was the lead singer of ARS back then, his vocals are insanely smooth -- lots of other excellent tunes from this band, hopefully you'll "get some more." Cheers from California! 🌞

[@northlander4370]

a real classy band , paul goddard on bass , one of the best

[@rubbersole79]

It's rock and they are / were southern. Yup......Southern Rock! :)

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

I like Spooky Great reaction

[@Duh6666666]

Damn, this is good! I'm 56 and a music aficionado and I have never, ever heard this, why? how? Need more.

[@barryanderson3910]

Why? Because there is too much out there. I'm almost 2 decades older than you and I'm still catching up on music that was created when I was young. Good thing there are places like this where we can find out what we've missed.

[@mista2621]

So glad you discovered ARS , Awesome Band , Spooky and So into you are great tracks

[@brokenmummy232]

I can't believe I forgot about this gem thanx Harri🤠

[@bradsense7431]

Seeing as much of the USA is at this time experiencing the Dog Days of summer you might consider reacting to “Dog Days” song by ARS. These guys have a smooth sound but can rock it out. Saw them open for ZZ Top in the 1970s. Fourth row.

[@debbiechang5781]

Thanks for requesting this Scott. It sounds great. I like the title and the message too. Thanks Harri 🌺✌️

[@daviec2021]

They are from Georgia, so it is southern rock. Bigger in the south. From late 70's, I believe

[@The5thGen]

Thank you Harri. This is a fun one. 😊

[@markwilliams5606]

Great Band. Like Little Feet. Summer 🌞🪴

[@warrennicholsony.fernando4513]

This was the song that got me into ARS.

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

The whole album is really good

[@edmundhenry5095]

My favorite song was "Another Man's Woman"

[@billkant849]

I sort of stumbled on to Atlanta Rhythm Section and Ace at the same time.

[@patriciakauffman9988]

There's a live album they did. Don't think it's even produced any more. ARS Live in Atlanta.

[@RodgerCollins-z2l]

Southern Rock 1974

[@icmman7]

yes,its southern rock sir

[@librarylady13]

😍😍😍

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Love this group yes they are Southern rock and they are from Doraville, Georgia they had more great songs and they are Doraville, Champagne Jam, So Into You and Spooky

[@SusanHeaton]

Try "Another Man's Woman" Live, Harri. Smokin Southern Rock.

[@isebmazo2140]

ARS - Indigo Passion

[@zebjohnson5580]

Imaginary lover they dont make bands like this anymore 😔

[@icmman7]

youll like these guys harri

[@patriciakauffman9988]

Try Doraville, a song about their home!

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

❤👍🎶🥰

[@atombomb31458]

sounds like King harvest

[@deanlopez9280]

Harri, more George Harrison please. I've always been a huge George fan and one of my favorite songs is "Beautiful girl" Check it out... I'm sure you'll love it too. Thanks brother! Love and Peace to you!

[@phantomcollector1976]

SO INTO YOU IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME ITS EASILY THEIR BEST

[@howardhales6325]

It's southern pop.

[@daveberkheimer2166]

As I understand it, the band never really embraced the whole Southern Rock term.... at least privately.

[@elysehfm8797]

[@mista2621]

JR Cobb co wrote Spooky in the 60's when he was part of the Classics 4 as well as Stormy ( Santana)