🎵 Badfinger - No Matter What REACTION

[@russallert]

Great song from a band that started off as Beatles protegees and became one of the saddest stories in rock & roll, thanks to the greed and ruthlessness of the music biz. To a certain generation of musicians and music fans, just mentioning Badfinger's name immediately brings on sombre feelings because of what happened to them.

[@jaquettajones]

You can def hear the Beatle-esque sound!

[@reallymysterious4520]

What happened to them ?

[@larrybremer4930]

@@reallymysterious4520 watch the bbc documentary "they sold a million". The bands sin was putting their trust in people that were not worthy of it. like most artists they just wanted to make their music and not be caught up in the business side of things but the people that were supposed to be working for them were instead taking advantage.

[@reallymysterious4520]

@@larrybremer4930 Thank you. In the mean time I already read up a bit on it from Wikipidea but I will check it out

[@staceystockton7867]

If you get a chance check out Badfinger baby blue it’s a song featured in the last scene from breaking bad which is one of the greatest endings to a great tv series

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, you’ll love their “Day After Day” and “Come And Get It”!!! An underrated band!

[@truthmonger5791]

Not to mention "Baby Blue".

[@randytorres8211]

This power pop mainstay was written by Badfinger lead singer Pete Ham. It's a simple lyric about a guy affirming his commitment to some lucky girl, but musically it the spot with retro '60s sounds polished with a modern sheen. The title kicks off the song and leads into every verse, which never lets up. The chorus goes in a different direction, providing a nice change of pace for the listener as Ham sings the empowering lines: Knock down the old brick wall And be a part of it all This song has a discernible Beatles vibe, but executives at Apple Records weren't enamored with it and didn't want to release it as a single. The group had to fight for it and won the battle; it was issued as the lead single of their album No Dice. It ended up being the only single from the album, but one of the album cuts, "Without You," became a huge hit when Harry Nilsson covered it. Badfinger followed this up with two hits from their next album: "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue." They were red hot, but this wasn't reflected in their bank accounts. Apple Records was imploding around this time and never paid Badfinger their due. When they jumped to Warner Bros. in 1974, it got even worse - Warners withheld payments and put the band on hold when it appeared Badfinger's business manager had taken funds from an escrow account. The band was broke and broken by 1975, and Pete Ham killed himself in desperation. Another band member, Tom Evans, took his own life in 1983. (Songfacts.com)

[@loisrogers9042]

That's so sad

[@jettbailey4140]

The music industry broke these guys.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

What a terrible story 😔

[@karenduell1027]

Yes, another Badfinger fan here. I, for one hope Stan Polley is burning in hell, Peter even mentioned him in his suicide note. Baby Blue is my favorite of theirs, and is in my top 10 favorite songs of all time. I keep their greatest hits CD in my car, it's played on a regular basis.

[@TigerRogers0660]

One of the catchiest power pop songs of ALL TIME!! Just BRILLIANT !!

[@BarrySowder]

I feel the lyrics "Knock down the old grey wall" refers to how the older generation wants to block the younger gen from experiencing certain things. The younger wants to "Be a part of it all".

[@ceciliawilson6328]

Love their sound. Such a great representation of a 70's pop group.

[@gregcarrier8662]

One of the greatest singles EVER.

[@michellehawkins2865]

One of the Best Groups that Were SO Underrated. All of Their Songs Had That Direct Touch To The Heart. I Do Miss That Group. 😊

[@827dusty]

This "Beatles" backed Band from the early 70s, was so great, but it lasted for only a moment. Such a sad story of suicide and tragedy with this Band that played such good music.

[@ericwilliams1031]

Discovered by the Beatles and signed to Apple Records. Had a hit with a song Paul Mccartney wrote called "Come And Get It".

[@pablovandyck]

"Come and Get It" was from the movie "The Magic Christian", starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, and numerous cameos by others (including Yul Brynner in drag)

[@TheCashcrue]

One of the best bands ever.

[@Spazzmatazzz]

The whole album is excellent! This was my high school music! (class of 73) There's so much background into how it all happened and how sad the end was.

[@karenduell1027]

Junior High for me, class of '77. Baby Blue was playing on the stereo at the house of my first boy/girl party in the 7th grade. Remember those long, wooden cabinet stereos that were about 6 foot long? Yeah, we had one too. Anyway, Baby Blue has always been one of my top 10 favorite songs of all time, probably because of that memory of that party and the feeling of youth and innocence.

[@albertsmith9315]

This band was used in the final scene of "Breaking Bad", with their song "Baby Blue". Pretty good for a 50-plus year old band with two dead by suicide members that hasn't put out any material in decades.

[@garyarnett1220]

Thank You !! Love this song, totally love Badfinger.

[@PaulWilliams-ko5fu]

Knock down the old grey wall refers to the disused cow shed the band rehearsed in at a farm in the Swansea valley in South Wales. You can see it in the promotional film they made for this single. The daughter in law of the woman who owned the farm told me, and showed me the postcards Badfinger sent her late mother in law when they were touring the states.

[@karenduell1027]

What a great story!

[@PaulWilliams-ko5fu]

Thank you, that's very kind of you

[@geneleonard4368]

Other great hit songs by them , Day after day , Baby blue , Come & get it & my personal favorite, Love is going to come at last

[@ericanderson8886]

Great melody and gotta love that guitar intro.

[@mattymcmatterson3007]

Tragic story but such an epic band. One of my absolute favorites from that era.

[@robbielux8353]

Now you’re talking!!! Early power pop and this group has so many gems.

[@nationaltrails9585]

The Beatles Force (George Harrison in particular) was strong with this group as they were early signers to the Beatles Apple Corps. Badfinger had some highly listenable songs that were hits (some might even say Beatlesque?). As others will comment though, theirs is a tragic story.

[@patticrichton1135]

their hit song "COME AND GET IT" was written by PAUL McCARTNEY (of the Beatles) In fact you can hear Paul singing it himself, before it was given to Badfinger.

[@karenduell1027]

@@patticrichton1135 Yes, Come and Get It has McCartney written all over it, literally.

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

Paul McCartney put this new group on the map with a song he wrote and produced for them. This single ("Come and Get It") was also the first time that the group (formerly known as The Iveys) was listed as "Badfinger".

[@christhomas6975]

They were from Wales !

[@robertkern9911]

@@aBeatleFan4ever So east ro imagine Paul singing this song

[@kenhenderson1762]

I always thought this could have been a Beatles song. The lead vocals were similar to Paul McCartney, the backing vocals were reminiscent of John Lennon and the guitar sounded a bit like George Harrison's guitar playing.

[@barryriley4987]

Thank you for not inturpting

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Great song from a great band. This song has a Beatles type of freshness. Absolutely love them!

[@frankrizzo4460]

You guys really need to check out their song Day After Day so good.

[@bobschenkel7921]

One of two bands, the other is Klaatu, who were often mistaken for The Beatles because of their vocals and musical style. Another really great song by Badfinger is "Day After Day".

[@johnniekight1879]

A band with such a great future. What could have been.

[@sealdrup]

Good song. Memories....this time of living in Maryland. It is always questionable with songs and the fact that we moved every couple of years, but this my 10 year old self really liked this song.

[@justinwilton4603]

Amazing band and amazing song writers ,responsible for the massive hit for Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey (without you) ...can't help but feel massive sadness when listening to a badfinger song ... cruelly treated and mismanaged:(

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

This group was called The Iveys when they were signed by Apple in 1968. Paul McCartney came in to a Beatles session early on July 24th, 1969 and made a full demo version of his new song ("Come And Get It") in less than an hour before the rest of the band showed up. He played piano and sang the lead vocal in the first take, added a second vocal part and played maracas in the first overdub, then added the drums and finally added the bass. He gave The Iveys the demo - and told them to practice it as close to the demo as they could. Paul produced the song and scheduled a recording session for them on August 2nd, 1969. He auditioned each of the four Iveys to see which one should sing the lead. McCartney eventually picked Tom Evans to sing the lead vocal. Paul told the group that if they played the song as he gave it to them... he guaranteed it would be their first hit record. The single was released in December of 1969 in the UK and went to #4, released in January of 1970 in the US and went to #7. The song also was #1 in New Zealand, #4 in Canada and #5 in Ireland. The release of this single was the first time the band was called Badfinger. McCartney put this new group on the map with a song he wrote and produced for them.

[@robertfindley921]

Badfinger has a lot of great old tunes. Check out more.

[@greypossum1]

You should read about the story of this band. Absolutely tragic. They were ripped off by their greedy manager and two members ended up committing suicide.

[@johndeaux3703]

boo hoo 😭

[@habnots1]

@@johndeaux3703 Of course there is a dick in every crowd.

[@ninja_tony]

@@johndeaux3703 what is wrong with people like you? Would it actually kill you to have an ounce of compassion for other human beings?

[@Derry_Aire]

What's the point of saying read about their story when you give out spoilers in the same post?

[@Derry_Aire]

@Penderyn I don't need to 'get laid' to prove someone's a jackass buddy, but nice worn out old 1960s reply. I guess you're an old timer huh?

[@notanotherenigma7759]

I have not heard this is at least 40 years! Great song, takes me bake to my teen years, even preteen years!!

[@daze023]

Thanks for trying out this song. It's fun to hear the reaction of some young'ns.

[@chuckhollands7528]

I believe they were among the first, if not the first band signed by the Beatles' Apple Records label.

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

I used to play this in a pub band to help pay for equipment in the very early 80's, Jesus, I am so old 😂 Like deployed 👍

[@tocham757]

Nothing makes me more happy than seeing the smiles on you faces the fun that you are having doing these reactions, good job keep it up

[@Nefarioso]

Many of us thought this was the Beatles when we first heard it on the radio.

[@woodymeadows9363]

Man, I almost forgot about this song. And I didn't know, at the time of hearing it on the radio, that it was Badfinger. This is an excellent song.

[@bigsdavid]

Can I say as a father and a grandfather, recalling how lovely my wife and daughter in law looked while expecting, that I see that special beauty in Lex’s face as an expectant mother. You are just as cute as can be.

[@joanndowers5080]

I believe the grey wall refers to a bad feeling. Just my thoughts. I love the song. Always have. ❤️

[@vernhoke7730]

High school memories. These guys had a few hits that were on the radio slot back then. Oh Def Leppard loved this band and covered this song. You should check it out.

[@patticrichton1135]

Joey Molland is the last surviving member of Badfinger. He was also from Liverpool, England as were all the Beatles. He is still performing today and is now 75 years old. As others here have said, 2 of the members of Badfinger, Pete Ham and Tom Evans, tragically committed suicide -- Pete in 1975 and Tom in 1983

[@markbaker3013]

Thank you for sharing this with me 😊

[@russwalker3119]

this has a Beatles flavor to it, like it was produced by the same recording studio

[@TheirFinestHour]

It was. You probably know this. Apple 🍏 records

[@traci4187]

Excellent, excellent choice! So catchy... I've loved it since I first heard it (whenever that was - it came out before I was born).

[@davidmeloche3563]

The movie "That Thing You Do" had a cover of this sing on it's soundtrack. My sister AND our Dad loved that soundtrack, and the movie.

[@dt1064]

"Knock down the old gray wall" to would be what they call brain matter (gray matter). I think he's talking about quit thinking and resisting him.

[@johncagnettajr344]

The gray wall referee to leaving the old behind and start something new. Leaving the old world and explore. No matter where you go I will always be around.

[@darenjones2351]

Cracking tune. So catchy.

[@RandoReport]

They have a great song called "Take it All" which is worth hearing.

[@loisrogers9042]

I agree with Randy. Definitely a Beatles vibe.

[@timfrazier7589]

Being a teenager in the 70s this group brings back good memories 😊😊😊😂

[@williamweiss6128]

Love Badfinger!!!

[@SingOnStreet]

Brilliant rendition of your sort of song, hitting the high & low notes. Great performance❤Thanks for sharing.💘💝

[@kennethwilliams7731]

This sounds a lot like the Beatles to me! Good song!

[@theodoreritola7641]

Yes indeed ..

[@brianherrington7226]

Beatle George on slide guitar and he produced the song.

[@francesthompson593]

A fantastic 70’s British Band two members committed suicide. They where very talented but very underrated. They wrote the classic Nielsen ‘Without You’

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Badfinger,, The Saddest Story In Rock History.

[@jf-sn3yy]

Perfection was a great Badfinger song too

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Yeah man. Loved this and still do. 1970s and high school. 👍🤟

[@howarddickson8856]

He'll ya bad finger baby blue is there best song check out.

[@angusdrummond6719]

Adore this tune, straight to the point....Def Leppard and Great White have done brilliant covers of this as well, I'm sure among others.

[@aquarius5461]

Now your talking this record was big and a favourite of mine!!

[@truthmonger5791]

The old gray wall is a reference to not getting too close to people as not to get hurt.

[@browntabproductions]

Wikipedia- Lead Singer Pete “Ham died by suicide in 1975 at the age of 27, when he became depressed while embroiled in band-related issues, such as label and management problems, as well as a lack of funds. The emotional scar his death left on Badfinger eventually led to the suicide of former bandmate Tom Evans in 1983.” RIP.

[@jameshatley9390]

You guys should hit Big Star. All the other reactors would copy that move.

[@bryanforis1839]

There’s some many songs to very good music great live bands

[@teensymom1420]

Def Leppard did a cover of this song on their YEAH album. In fact the entire album is covers of songs they grew up listening to. It is a fantastic album.

[@Shellgrit]

Yes this song and Waterloo Sunset are really good off that album. Gotta love the Def Leppard boys ❤

[@teensymom1420]

@@Shellgrit Yes, Michelle, I love that one too! Really liked Rock On and 20th Century Boy.

[@lilfairycupcake]

Lead guitar 🎸 is so raw. Love it!

[@lourall5390]

When this was released, it was rumored that Badfinger was actually Tne Beatles.

[@thomastimlin1724]

John Lennon said to the other Beatles after listening to them record...something like: Damn, they sound just like us!

[@RichA7CV41]

To me, there is no sadder story in rock than what happened with this most excellent band. Such a tragedy of so many proportions. As much as I love their music, and part of me rejoices it, another part is so very sad. Truly a sad story.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

one of the songs of my childhood !

[@timfrazier7589]

Such simple words but great Meaning 😊😊

[@scottblakey1603]

George Harrison doubles the slide guitar on this.

[@67lenzo]

Had a real Beatles vibe

[@cjdesign5700]

What talent...

[@debramyer6055]

Bad Finger was a great group. Check out the song Baby Blue by the. I think it was their best !

[@karenduell1027]

I agree, it's my favorite by them!

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

"Start carrying a hammer in her purse"..... Now that... is some imaginative - and funny analysis.

[@jarmend363]

Oh yea the band that was screwed over by Stan pooley. Have you guys heard baby blue yet?

[@scrmngshts]

Dude checked out. Respect.

[@keensoundguy6637]

When I bought the 45 as a little kid, it was my first record on the Apple label. Little did I know...

[@tbeau6663]

Pete Ham and Tom Evans wrote Without You, covered by Harry Nilsson and much later, Maria Carey. Badfinger's version is very different.

[@aaronarnold7653]

1st...I'm feeling 12 years old again...a hui hou

[@karenduell1027]

Me too!

[@richardmartinez8385]

Sad story 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@tomrockwood851]

This charted so many times over and over; it's ridiculous. It just kept coming back as ear candy for everybody ;)

[@AllieJ123]

The song was out when I was dating my first boyfriend ❤

[@markvanderstelt8999]

good to know

[@loudog2326]

Day After Day, Baby Blue !! Both Chart Topper's !!

[@alanmusicman3385]

I think "The old grey wall" is perhaps a reference to feelings of isolationism and depression often felt by people who withdraw from contact with other people? Maybe... anyway that's always been how I read the line.

[@brett2015]

I sing the chorus of this song to my 2 year old daughter when we’re just hanging out in the recliner and she’s sitting with me

[@tylerhackner9731]

Great pop song

[@olddrummerguy]

Baby blue is another good one.

[@dinoc1804]

Sad story indeed for these guys

[@LOKISlog7]

Saddest, tragic story of a great band in RnR history. That they didn't ask the label for help is frustrating, and ked to tragedy.

[@tys5276]

Now the Raspberries , Go All The Way 🎉

[@louiegomez3466]

If there was a band befitting, "Best band with the worst luck", Badfinger would be it. Great talent & being signed to Apple by The Beatles, things just somehow never quite fell into place. Tragically, 2 members took their own lives. Great band with many good songs.

[@RUFUS777]

My goodness..the lyrics coulda been out of a phone book and the song is still a killer

[@cmholmes1067]

The gray wall, be a part of it all, be all in or nothing, none of this in between, maybe, b.s.!

[@patrickdoake6022]

Flip side better days a must listen a song anyone could relate to

[@mgonzales56]

Lex, you are too funny...and cute. Brad you are correct. Knock the wall between them. Badfinger was an amazing band. They wrote some great music, and they were great musicians. Sadly, all but one member are now gone. I love their music, and this was the first great hit. They had several, but their albums were full of amazing songs. Sad story. Look it up and you'll umderstand.

[@staceywilliams7291]

It’s so sad what happened to them. They where so good.