Billy Paul - Me and Mrs. Jones | REACTION

[@ViewsFromThe502]

This was recorded in April during the One Hit Wonder marathon. After many, many attempts to try and upload, this video has finally reached through copyright!

[@Coowallsky]

Thank you for your perseverance. When I recommended it I knew that you would love it. It has been covered well by others including The Dramatics, Hall & Oates, Amy Winehouse, Michael Buble and others. Billy's original version is the Gold Standard. Not the Hall & Oates cover. Got more to recommend in the future.

[@crystalweekusk1162]

I used to sing this to my sisters many years ago😂

[@filifolia]

I remember it though, so it must have been showing for a bit and then removed.

[@richg0404]

Please do more one hit wonders. There are so many great ones.

[@Coowallsky]

@@richg0404 Already started my list. Thank you.

[@timothybrouse6056]

This is why the 70's has the best music. We had everything, rock, r&b, soul, disco, soft rock, ballads, and everything funky. It's great to see you guys enjoying it.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Yup but this was the same decade where rockers had Disco Demolition Night @ Comiskey Park. Those idiots weren’t alone. Not by a long shot. 🤘🏽

[@luvutons411]

Definitely couldn't agree more...🎤👍

[@philiphughes9556]

70s definitely had the best R&B, soft (yacht) rock...

[@mary-louisepoulin8690]

Don`t forget punk rock! The latter half of the 1970s was a strange brew of rock, punk, disco, bubblegum....it was the greatest time

[@jdw5678]

Even the country music of the '70s was near excellent.

[@dusty52267]

How far music has fallen. Hard to believe nobody can write and perform a song like this anymore but here we are. Good reaction guys.

[@luvutons411]

Agreed..🎤👍

[@skyliner7333]

Amen to that.

[@kellyb.3600]

👍

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me By Now" is another Philly Soul classic.

[@bobthebear1246]

ABSOLUTELY 💯

[@surlechapeau]

with Mr. Teddy Pendergrass on lead vocals!!

[@richardconnolly4835]

Simply Red does a great cover of this classic.

[@Florence-j1r]

The love I lost !

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

​@bobthebear1246 forgot about that masterpiece, thanks for reminding me

[@brenready2277]

I'm 62, and I can proudly say, I had this 45!

[@michaeldowson6988]

Whoever did the musical arrangement on this is a master.

[@mackssboo]

Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff - producers Joe Tarsia - engineering

[@PaulRoehl-fi1iw]

Bobby Martin was the arranger. I had never heard of him until now.

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

YES!🥰

[@owlnswan4016]

@@PaulRoehl-fi1iw Among the best arrangers ever. Bobby has written arrangements for a very long list of great records, and is of great importance to the Philidelphia sound.

[@salamunga5645]

No school like the old school 🌟

[@Kimoraja497]

My mom's maiden name is Jones. My dad would sing this song to her all the time. I miss seeing him do it. RIP daddy.

[@owlnswan4016]

😇

[@legman1476]

I remember the first time I heard this. I was very young but I stopped in my tracks. I had never heard anything like this. It always takes me to another place. A true masterpiece. Thank you guys for doing this one.

[@johnnydangerously-m5x]

Show and Tell..Al Wilson 1973

[@elainemarsh5170]

They would love it

[@tonianthony3292]

I TOTALLY AGREE❤

[@lindajohns7063]

Such a great song!

[@pamtrebell3966]

Oh wow, I can hear it in my head now - great suggestion!

[@jasonjenkins7825]

The opening of that song is like stepping into a time machine

[@Jude_196]

STILL get chills from this one, Fellas!! SO, SO GOOD!!! ENJOY!!!

[@tinamarcum6170]

Considering that this song is about two people cheating on their obligations to others it was a huge hit, everyone knew all the words, when he sings the Me and Mrs Jones parts I still get chills, still move to the music and I'm 66yrs old ❤❤❤❤

[@Linda-y9h]

Tell me there wasn't a whole lot of sexiness goin on in the 70's. One of the best songs ever. ❤😊

[@kathybowen1224]

I feel sorry for the kids now. Music is horrible. Can't believe Taylor Swift is all the rage!!!!!

[@mariesmith3817]

This song was so hot back in the day.

[@scottjones758]

Billypaul extremely underrated! Gorgeous sound!

[@mnn1265]

This is why us old guys walk around the way we do... we've made love to these amazing songs!

[@Laniefj]

Smoothe..........

[@friscocoonsliscano]

The best music 🎶 has already been done a long time ago ❤ this is for REAL 🎉

[@janetbelliveau3220]

Slow burning fire 🔥 🙌🔥 This tune slays!

[@russ4338]

Class of 72, same year this song came out. Definitely a panty dropper!!! AM radio, WLS, Chicago, Larry Lujack. And I was born and listening to this in North Eastern Wisconsin!!!

[@deborahregen1319]

I love when Nick is in his feels listening to a song his facial expression changes and seems like he's sucking on a sour candy 😅.

[@denisewhite4858]

Waaaay back in the day, I had "a thing goin' on" with someone I worked with. We would meet at our secret places, and there was a lovely feeling of walking in and looking for that one person who was going to be there only for you. It was not a thing that broke up anyone's home, it was just something special that was only meant to happen for a moment in time. This song brings it all back to this 71-yr-old. Thanks, guys.

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

Billy Paul had more soul in his fingertips than 7:24 all of today’s so-called soulful singers combined

[@jorinkema9877]

We Boomers knew how to make good music.

[@MrBengiskhan]

Hall and Oates have a very good interpretation of this song.

[@virginiaking6252]

You guys CRACK UP my husband and myself 😂 we enjoy your reviews tremendously. We don’t ask for anything, but we do follow you. Keep up the great work ❣️ Love your STANK FACES💘💘💘

[@carolebourque9761]

This song brings me backs to the lazy hazy days of summer in the early 70’s. Coming home from school and my mom had the radio playing while getting supper ready… so nostalgic, makes me yearn for those days again.

[@cstony111]

I got to see Billy Paul in 1972 , I was in the house band at a club in Berkeley, California. I was working nights and I had my supervisor give me a ride to pickup my Guitar amplifier at the New Ruthies Inn club So we walk in to get my amplifier and Mr. Paul was on stage , a minute later the band started playing " Me and Mrs. Jones " That made me look good in front of my supervisor, What a great night.

[@womanonthinice1276]

Oh lordie! A blast from the past!!! Naughty 😂

[@debbywilkins2239]

It's the best !

[@Debbie-m7f]

😆😆

[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

Lou Rawls, you're gonna Miss my loving.

[@tashawilliams1928]

That song is "You'll Never Find'

[@lynnlawler998]

One of the All time greats.

[@donnakaymaltese9080]

Little did we know how much great music we had on the radio in our teen years! So much awesome music no matter what station you listened to. Glad to see you guys loving it as much as we did.

[@luvutons411]

Definitely in agreement being from the 60s myself...👍

[@owlnswan4016]

As perfect a record as has ever been made. The good perfect, in every way - the performances from Billy and each person on it, the writing, arrangement, production and engineering...all of it. A true magnum opus work of art.

[@debbywilkins2239]

Always a favorite song of mine . A great song from the 70s which were the best!!

[@jenniferbabros1985]

So happy i was in my young like with this music We were sooo free back then

[@thelsmitharding562]

My Auntie loved this song her last name wass Jones!! At parties everyone would sing Me and Mrs. Mrs Jones

[@SusanGarrett-xt8uh]

Love this song 🎵 ❤️

[@marti-mar8974]

A great reaction to an amazing song!

[@friscocoonsliscano]

Absolutely 💯 MASTERPIECE ❤ Reminds me of high school 75'

[@womanonthinice1276]

Those were the days. Was fantastic then and still amazing in 2024! Best music ever!!!!❤❤❤

[@Nonniewantsmore]

Such a cool soulful song. Glad you finally hit it. 🥰

[@marksmusicobsession]

An all time classic. Glad you guys appreciate it.

[@Skeeter123]

This song is fire 🔥

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

You see, the are one hit "wonders" and then there are one hit "classics"............like this one :)

[@charleshamlin3122]

My playlist has this, which is naturally followed by "Kiss and Say Goodbye" by The Manhattans.

[@jodidavis1178]

Yes!! Two of my favorites

[@adriennerango1519]

Also, "Love Won't Let me Wait" - so sexy!!!

[@ChimiChimiChurryPie]

Mine too. Also includes "Sad Eyes' by Robert John.

[@MaryannTurton]

Perfection! Who cares if he has a lisp? It’s genuinely fine!🎤🎼🔥

[@robinakym2356]

So original. So organic. There’s just no music like this anymore

[@luvutons411]

Geez...I was 12 yrs old when this fabulous Billy Paul was released and loved it then. 52 yrs later..it still hits that music loving cord in me. Thanks Nick and Ryan for a beautiful reaction as always...🎤✌️🇨🇦

[@markfll]

I was 15 when this was released. Couldn't play it enough. Between his voice and the instruments, it was perfect.

[@thebeans804]

Classic, sexy, soulful, unforgettable, brilliant. ❤

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I shall never forget listening to this fabulous song.

[@AmyW-qo4se]

Soulful, jazzy & smooth! That is why music is so good, it takes you away and can bring people together.

[@cristyrawks6325]

This was my era and I hated that they didn't have more hits. Back in the 70s I was a teenager and I swooned to this song, not caring that it was about cheating. Now as an "older" adult, I still can't help that jazzy soulful sound and voice of Billy Paul.

[@paulineandrushuk8923]

Same here girl...I was 16, but had 2 older sisters thank goodness...great music

[@cristyrawks6325]

@@paulineandrushuk8923 That's good you had older sisters to teach you. 😁

[@adriennerango1519]

This is one of my go to songs at kareoke...I'm a 62 year old woman but I think i may have confused someone or two...lol

[@stevekotara7658]

If there had been an internet back then, this song would have broken it.

[@beagrinton5934]

Such a tender and romantic song 🎶 ❤

[@beatlesarebest]

This song is bad ass!

[@palmyreatkinson518]

love this song it's always been on my play list

[@elainemarsh5170]

Time to hit some more mid-century soul and R&B! You are WAY overdue for Earth, Wind and Fire and the incomparable Stevie Wonder, among others.

[@philcortor7886]

In December of '72 me & my "Mrs Jones" decided to spend the rest of our lives together! What a time, what a life. Thank you, Billy Paul!

[@melissa564]

Your backdrop of a city at night goes perfectly with this song .... the only thing missing was for a couple of martinis to be on the set as well. Always loved this song ❤

[@philunderwood8553]

Lounges. Lounges with booths for miles. Smoked glass light fixtures, Miller High Life neon signs, and two ashtrays for every table.

[@tomfinan7776]

'72, 18 and grown! What a time! What a life!

[@bobthebear1246]

I am SO glad that you guys got to discover this incredible song that I first heard all the way back in 1972 when I was 5 years old. This song is smoothness personified. Billy Paul's voice tells the story every bit as much as the words do. An absolute legendary classic, this is. Unfortunately, Billy Paul ended up being a one-hit wonder (but what a wonder it is), as the very next single proved to be way too controversial for radio, which just couldn't take the frankness of a Black man speaking his mind in an unfiltered fashion on the civil and social woes of society. Billy Paul was ahead of his time in many ways. RIP. 🌹 For some more Philly Soul, DEFINITELY do the ORIGINAL VERSION of "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (featuring the late, great Teddy Pendergrass on lead vocals).

[@r2x262]

1972 wow.... I had just gotten out of high school and this song was ruling the airways.. I recall how deeply impacted I was by its truth. And it still does the same thing today. Wish you all could have been there.

[@TeresaMW]

Class of 1973 here...and I lived in the Philadelphia area. Heard this all the time.

[@sabrenas7895]

I was a teenager when this came out and I’ve loved it ever since, his voice is so beautiful not to mention the music 🥰🥰🥰

[@Sadielady16]

This is on my playlist, one of my favorites of all time

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

First one I put on mine. 👏👏👏

[@reyA-x8p]

absolutely fabulous song

[@2peter1v2]

This song blared constantly through the halls of my Basic Training Company in November and December of 1972. It wasn't the type of music I would choose to listen to back then. I quickly came to love this song, and still do today. The lyrics keep me from singing it, but the melody, music, and Billy Paul's rendition are amazing. It helped me survive Basic. So did "If You Don't Know Me By Now".

[@sirhoopalot1]

Hall & Oates has a killer live cover of "Me and Mrs Jones" and Simply Red had a big hit covering "If You Don't Know Me By Now"

[@diamondlil9807]

Early 70s dancing in the club with the lights down low wrapped around each other like no one else is there…..aw sweet memories. ❤

[@Laniefj]

I was so ready for this when you were building it up at the beginning, BEFORE he opened his mouth. I was so ready. Yes, those were the best of times and the best of music.

[@SassyRedhead1011]

You guys…it’s because of fantastic reactions like this that I’m eternally grateful that you jumped into my algorithm a few years back. I remember subscribing immediately! 🔥

[@sandylee6025]

Reminds me how much I loved your One Hit Wonder Marathon. 💜

[@rescuelover7891]

Oh, for the good old days!❤

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

I loved this song so much!

[@bobbiewallace4008]

Fantastic reaction to a song that has alot of memories for me

[@lisahaverluk4037]

Finally ❤😂🎉😂❤❤😂😢😮😅😊welcome to the 70's !!!!!!!!

[@johnwyatt9193]

Oh my dear sweet Lord.....this song is just a warm hug to your soul. Nick you are so right to just tip back your head ,close your eyes , and feel this song right down to your toes.....❤🎉😮😮😮

[@joanfisher1079]

Hall and Oates did a version of this tune and did Billy Paul justice in their cover with Daryl Hall.

[@JoanBelo-h5y]

Your facial reactions were absolutely perfection! You truly portray that "groove feeling". Super reaction to magnificent music!! 👍👍👏👏🎉🎉😊

[@BradleyPaulus-y4j]

This song is extremely beautiful. It makes me cry every time.

[@vvcougar71]

It doesn't get much better than this.

[@ohyoullknowaboutit1823]

Love this song.

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

The Musical Arrangement is Beyond AMAZING! I LOVE IT!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wordygirlandco]

❤Philly boy with a great song. Love him a nd his smooth ways. I will also say that the Daryl Hall & John Oates live version is amazing.....they are also Philly boys and LOVED this song.

[@judydubiel]

This song was soooooo popular back in the day … great tune

[@wendyt7958]

The sounds of Philadelphia was so smooth...love it so much

[@bernakeene126]

HALL AND OATES DO.A GREAT COVER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

LOVEEEEE this Song!🥰 LOVE Billy Paul ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GreenOlives4952]

I was too young to appreciate this song at the time it came out, but now...Holy Smokes! It's soooo good & sexy!!!

[@BrownMBA]

This is one of the best reactions I’ve seen. It’s so much different when you just listen to the music and feel it, instead of watching a video like you’re watching a show with music in the background. Enjoyed this. ❤

[@masaniazura2131]

Real music...

[@ilionreactor1079]

What a lush backing track. Great lead vocal. Great song.

[@nenelles-dancelikenobody]

Yessssssss!!! It's about time 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@catserver8577]

I knew you guys would love this one.

[@shannonk.moorer9158]

Philly International sound at its finest. Beautiful memories from childhood, when I had no clue what the song was about. It's right up there with Love Won't Let Me Wait by Major Lance. Billy Paul was a jazz singer and this was his most successful record hands down. Gamble & Huff did the same type of thing with Lou Rawls, who also had a jazz beginning. The same quality and caliber of music is found in many of the label's artists from the period - Stylistics, O'Jays, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Spinners, Delfonics, Blue Magic and even the Intruders. Not sure if you've already covered some of these groups but they certainly should be on your radar.

[@coolguy123278]

Great song! 🔥

[@jenniebirchfield7218]

One of my all time favorites!!!

[@cindysimpson1046]

Best song ever! My now significant other and I would play this song at our favorite local pub when we started seeing each other after I found out my ex had another woman and I had kicked him out. We are still together 15 years later. ❤

[@chogan201]

I love this song so much!!!! You should have seen him sing this on Soul Train back in day....WOW

[@buddyboy3254]

I grew up in the 60's and 70's and there was so much good music we often took it for granted. But we were paying attention!!!

[@donalddixoninlou]

Dont know anyone who doesn't like this song! Such a smooth sound!Also me and my wifes favorite dance song!