Blood Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy REACTION

[@JayveeTV]

Here's my Spinning Wheel Reaction kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnnMemeGadSbh9E&ab_channel=JayveeTV

[@brigitter1469]

Great reactions to this group! They are so outstanding!

[@stretchgilbert]

Imagine being 8 years old and hearing this on the radio. How could you not love music?! Exposed all types of amazing music. One of the reasons I love all types of music. ✌

[@stretchgilbert]

Check out their version of GOD Bless The Child

[@mysticpanther69]

Please do "The Pusher" Steppenwolf

[@RouXRenard]

Originally a Motown hit for Brenda Holloway. A more tender and emotional recording. It would be a nice one for Motown Monday.

[@harrietetter9321]

believe it or not -- these songs used to be on the radio all day everyday -- the background of our lives -- all while we raised kids cooked meals did laundry -- where did it all go

[@cathyreed6723]

I don't know where it went either, but thank goodness for Jayvaugh who keeps it alive!!!😊

[@colincampbell5967]

yes my early music education came from songs like this on the radio. Really enjoying wandering the path again

[@freckled100]

Check out their song "And When I Die," which was written by Laura Nyro. They had a big hit with it.

[@FishKungfu]

+1 Fantastic song!

[@sharonpreston4925]

YES PLEASE!❤

[@marymeisiek7706]

That was an awesome song!

[@ArthurRChan]

Laura Nyro wrote so many great songs.

[@k_salter]

Not enuf thumbs in the world to upvote this!

[@karenm7346]

Chicago is another band with horns. Great song choice today 🙌🏼

[@surlechapeau]

Chicago is in a class by themselves with Great horns!, especially "25 or 6 to 4". Blood, Sweat & Tears has great horns too, "Spinning Wheel" being my favorite.

[@fldude46]

chicago is my favorite band of all time

[@richdiana3663]

Karen, they were not devil worshippers. Shame on you! 😄

[@robjohnson5872]

Check out Lighthouse - another horn rock band - especially "One Fine Morning". LOVE the horn bands...

[@roykliffen9674]

Ides of March - "Vehicle"

[@sassymessmess9110]

"Spinning Wheel" "And When I Die" "Lucretia Mc Evil" "God Bless The Child"

[@sharonpreston4925]

Oh yeah!!! 🎵Lucy Mc Evil🎶

[@GrowingUpJersey]

I'll add "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" to the list

[@sassymessmess9110]

@@GrowingUpJersey Don't think I've heard that one but it already sounds beautiful if that make any sense.

[@surlechapeau]

he reacted to Spinning Wheel kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnnMemeGadSbh9E

[@alrivers2297]

Also Go Down Gambling and Hi-De-Ho

[@surlechapeau]

J, Their "God Bless The Child" and "And When I Die" are next for you!. The incomparable David Clayton Thomas on vocals! (i before e)

[@bluebear1985]

Another great song of theirs is "Spinning Wheel". Have a listen to that if you haven't yet.

[@RicoBurghFan]

He did it already. Epic reaction.

[@marymarin3277]

Whoever requested this...I want to Thank Them! Grew up with this song from older sisters, haven't heard it in forever! ha 😁 Thank you So much for reacting and picking this song today!♥️👍

[@graciesmom1477]

I grew up listening to my sister 50's music as well as my parents swing music. You don't realize it at the time but I think it gives you an appreciation of all kinds of music. For me the 60's, 70's and 80's was the best.

[@jennhurl]

My Grandpa was a Big Band Leader in the 40's. He sang & played trumpet. That sound you heard was a trumpet player using a mute. Its a closed cone shape piece that fits into it. Easy to take in and out fast. Makes the trumpet softer.

[@jennhurl]

@@catmother4214 Thank you for replying & I love what you shared!! My Grandpa raised me. He had a music room in our home & always played. He taught me to play 4 instruments. I inherited his recordings from nightclub performances. Big Band music was all I knew. Of course, being a Gen-X'er I caught the late 70's & then MTV. I have a huge appreciation for music which is why I love Jay's journey & reactions. I'm grateful you commented. I felt a little nerdy when I was younger knowing all the Big Band music. 🤣😂🤣

[@larrywt656]

I also was a trumpet & keyboard player in a jazz big band for a while in the 80s. Actually, this mute was a Harmon mute, not a straight mute (the cone-shaped one). A Harmon mute resembles a coffee mug with a stem in the center. The stem can be removed to make a different muted sound. There are also cup mutes (basically a straight mute with a cup on the end that faces the bell), yet another sound altogether. I also have a great appreciation for the Big Band era...along with many other genres as well. I'm from the tail end of the Baby Boomers, born in 1964, so I feel blessed to have grown up in an era that had some truly amazing music!

[@samhain1894]

Big band era is amazing. I love the music.

[@frankrizzo4460]

@@jennhurl that's great I too grew up with big band music in my life. My dad actually knew Louie prima in New York back in the 50s. Great times and the stories he would tell me too👍🤗

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

Another great song from BST from back in the day!!!❤ Listening to BST is pure joy, you don’t want their songs to end! Put it on repeat!💕

[@ptaylor4757]

Even my Dad loved their music! It was on the radio everywhere.

[@crazydale1000]

A great band. This was me and my late wife's song. I saw them 2 days before I left for Navy bootcamp in 1968. Yea I'm an old guy. It's very cool seeing young people enjoy the great bands from when I was young

[@sylviasegovia6467]

Hey, sixties music is fabulous. I still have this song as a 45RPM vinyl. These bands played real instruments unlike all the computerized junk nowadays. Glad you appreciate.

[@ellenhibray6618]

I still have the album which I inherited from my older brother when he no longer wanted it.

[@darkmagus64]

I love everything everyone has requested. I can only add Sometimes in Winter and Hi-De-Ho.

[@chab1rd155]

Chicago uses lots of horns/brass! Love Blood Sweat and Tears AND Chicago!!!

[@BigC.]

And when I die is also a great track.

[@randytorres8211]

BS&T and Chicago were my favorite bands because of their horns.

[@blackprix]

1969… I remember it well! BS&T🤩👍👍

[@musemoon]

FUN FACT: Lou Rawls covered this song and named his 18th album "You've Made Me So Very Happy" in 1970. Sammy Davis Jr also recorded the song; as well as The Temptations, The Miracles, Diana Ross, Bobbie Gentry, Cher, Shirley Bassey, and Gloria Estefan.

[@NYCgirl927]

But no one sings this better than BS&T

[@Cadeho3]

@@NYCgirl927 and yet... they were a cover themselves. The song was originally sung by Motown's Brenda Holloway who co-wrote the song.

[@beedeegee9374]

@@Cadeho3 Thanks, I thought BST were the originators.

[@yvetteadshead4212]

Wow, not surprised I know it

[@ricktassone6529]

A truly great band and song 🎧🎶David Clayton Thomas at the lead

[@rayd635]

You are on the road to Tower of Power, you can't resist much longer.

[@charlesburris6314]

I don't think he'll find it "So Very Hard To Go". 😁

[@rayd635]

@@charlesburris6314 Right, He's still a Young Man

[@georgert]

Oh yes! What is Hip, Down to the Nightclub, and You're Still A Young Man.

[@dedehe7582]

@@charlesburris6314 I sure hope that he does find it!!!

[@mistylynn111]

Chicago has a great horn section also. 🤗

[@Renkk17]

Raspberries - Go all the Way

[@garylorentzen228]

I was in the Vietnam War when this came out. I had the album sent to me. One of my favorite albums of all time. "And When I Die", on the same album, was so amazing. Thanks again for the memories!

[@anthonylovavto3228]

I was in viet nam also but no turntable, just an M16,when I got back I got the 8-track and wore it out.i now have the cd.

[@raecarver2382]

Thank you for your service Gary.

[@Barbie8051]

I'm happy that you were able to come home from Vietnam...So many didn't.....

[@myklegue3968]

and David Clayton Thomas is another proud Canadian,eh

[@sassymessmess9110]

Thanks for the info.I forgot his name and I didn't know he was Canadian.

[@samhain1894]

The world needs more Canada 🇨🇦

[@TBSinc]

David Clayton Thomas was a regular at the monthly dances at my high school. First with the Shays, the The Bossmen. We also rocked to Neil Young & Rick James with The Rogues and the John Kay & Sparrow before the became Steppenwolf. Good Times!!

[@armadillotoe]

Thank you, Canada for the talent you have given the world.......... and the beer.

[@markeast9221]

To watch you hear this and other songs that old timers like me know every word and beat by heart ,is fun to see your first time loving reactions !

[@pp36]

LOVE this man’s voice!! And When I Die is a great song to react to.

[@brigitter1469]

I think this album/song was early 70's. They are so talented. All the musical instruments in there also... and love Spinning Wheel also! Piano, organ, horns, guitars... they have a little of it all and that lead singer ... incredible!!

[@laurengaudette7497]

I love "And When I die"! That song is an adventure!

[@dalebaker9109]

Goodness, this is where it at. Love this song, from way way back when. Another childhood memory. Thanks.

[@StevenW1958]

Hi Jayvon. I love how you're groovin to this great song. You should listen to Gary Puckett and The Union Gap. Please react to Young Girl,when you get the chance. thank you and God Bless.

[@sylmariemoonsie-shageer7843]

Agreed young girl and also woman by this band Gary puckett has a wonderful voice

[@trcsunny2187]

Loved this group growing up.

[@mspfinney]

I’ve seen Gary Puckett twice. That voice is so wonderful. Young Girl, Lady Willpower, woman, Woman.. All great!

[@RJohnson2024]

I can't recommend JV react to songs about sex with underage girls. It's a testament to the legitimacy of the #metoo movement that songs like Young Girl, This Girl is a Woman Now, the demeaning Woman, Woman and their other hits were performed live on TV (even the conservative Ed Sullivan show) and we're #1 hits. Imagine someone performing these songs today. Sorry but I vote thumbs down to Gary Puckett even though his voice is a treasure to listen to.

[@Diovanlestat]

Young Girl is my favourite. It's a pity some want to censor history. Next we'll ban Lolita, and stop teaching Romero and Juliet and English Kings and Queens because the ages don't suit our sensibilities. Will the Koran be the next book banned because the wives looked mighty young. Young Girl is a man's love song, the girl isn't hurt, nobody gets touched. Play it so we can remember being dangerously in love. People who want to ban stuff can turn youtube off that day. The song is still legal to play.

[@martinsmusic1724]

The instrument you weren't sure of was a muted trumpet. Please do God Bless the Child!!

[@connieleighton4375]

One of my Mom's favorite group's from back in the day, remember listening to this when I was like 7 cause she had it on the record player . Listening makes me miss her so much, but it also brings a smile...♡

[@williamgallucci9913]

My gosh what a song I forgot this classic but so many came out at the time

[@dpid98]

This songs always gives me goosebumps. The music, the vocals... a masterpiece!

[@robinsnest4306]

Danced many of slow dances to this song!!! One of my favorite groups!!! Listen to three dog night in concert 02 with Nashville Symphony orchestra.. amazing!! Off the charts!

[@julietenning7981]

That whole album is fabulous

[@Mr17051963]

Blood, Sweat and Tears is THE BAND, man! Was a joy and different experience at the end of the 60’s as it is now. This is a great and will be a forever modern song!

[@robertkawka7553]

YESSS! Finally some BS&T. Well done.

[@alaskangal1973]

I've been baking! Your music choices put a jump in my step. I sure have been baking with a smile on my face!! Thank you! 🧁 🧁 🧁

[@redpammy]

Loved your reaction! You must do their "When I Die" and "Spinning Wheel" ... please - so worth it!

[@cathyreed6723]

WOW - havent heard this in a while, sounds really good- thanks for reacting to this!!!

[@debzvideos]

There's so many good tunes on this album. It was one of my favorites when it first was released. I love David Clayton Thomas' voice.

[@mulatanyc865]

The instrumental is so powerful, loving the horns. Blood, Sweat & Tears had so many great songs. Their Soulful, Blues, Jazzy sound, is Electrifying!

[@kenttaylor9238]

Since you're digging on Blood Sweat & Tears, you will like "Vehicle" by the Ides of March

[@susantang287]

'I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know' is one of BST greatest with Al Kooper. You'll definitely appreciate that one.

[@cynthiadepriest8192]

Great reaction Jay! You added some sunshine and smile to my day. 🌞

[@jerrybourland3346]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Wanted you and Jamel aka Jamal to react to B,S &T for a while! Lucreatia McEvil, Spinning Wheels!

[@tinakelley7018]

Wow I haven't heard this song for a long time. I love this song. It is so sweet.Comes in slow and quiet but then look out. I love it. Thanks. I'll have to get out my C D I have.

[@ericmichel3857]

Love these guys, this song, "Spinning Wheel", "And When I Die" are my favorites

[@thebix100]

Written by Berry Gordy jr. President and founder of Motown records. Also Brenda Holloway, a great singer at Motown.

[@lisak4367]

This is a beautiful love song from the past...nothing like this today :(

[@katieklein1212]

Yes there is. Check out St Paul and the broken bones. Grass is greener

[@blackbutterfly243]

Blood Sweat and Tears are a great band.

[@conniesloan921]

This was one of my favorite groups and this song of all time

[@lynnsmith3976]

Oh my Jovaughn, you hit gold again. BS&T have been one of my favorite bands since they began. Please try I Can't Quit Her or Sometime In Winter. Thanks for this memory.

[@tigerwilliams7723]

This is a great, soulful song! Enjoying your reactions tonight...fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@cathyreed6723]

I like it!!!

[@paulstewart6203]

Definitely a classic. I would like to request the song "The Beat Goes On/switching to Glide" from 'the Kings' thanks.

[@seabreeze8894]

One of my favorite songs ever! Takes me back to my childhood! Such a great song, so effectively done. Great reaction Jovaughn! And how lucky was the girl to whom this song was written and sung, huh?!

[@willtopper]

I was lucky enough to see them in concert .... Generl admin... got right up to the stage.... INCREDIBLE CONCERT.... FANTASTIC MUSICINS,,,, I T WAS AT THEIR VERY PEAK

[@yc919]

Love to see your reaction to this classic. Cover all bases musically speaking.

[@Daiska_Plays]

You know a vocalist is amazing, when you notice how good he is even over all the musical stuff going on that never really distracts.

[@antarcticorb9197]

This reaction is the perfect example of why you have reached over 100,000 subscribers good job!!

[@georgert]

For something completely different from BS&T try Variations on a Theme by Eric Satie (1st and 2nd Movements) that segues into Smiling Phases found on the same album just played, which opens with a melody composed by Eric Satie a French composer who was born in 1866.

[@helenhill3592]

Sometime in Winter , is also a good one on that album. I listened to that whole album over and over in my youth.😁

[@turnerdan53]

lucretia Mc Evil and God Bless the Child. are other greats by BS&T

[@Mr17051963]

You have to listen their version of “God Bless The Child”. Simply amazing!!!!!!!

[@freckled100]

The lead singer is David Clayton Thomas!

[@tims7077]

Thanks for another great reaction! Not sure if anyone's mentioned this but this was originally sung and co-written by Brenda Holloway in 1967, a year before BS&T recorded their version. They brilliantly covered/arranged a lot of songs from other artists.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Great musicians. Ahead of Chicago

[@Mark-iv7np]

This is the reason why I listened to either the radio or played songs on the stereo constantly in the 60s along with great DJ's of that time. I was born in a great time. You do a great job of selecting great songs to review. Keep up the good work

[@larry930legend]

I'm glad you like this. Did you know Blood Sweat and Tears won 1969 Grammy Awards for Best Album,Record of the Year. Very Happy,Spinning Wheel and And When I Die each peaked at #2 in 1969, appeared at Woodstock festival August 1969.

[@martiniddison7127]

Lead singer is David Clayton Thomas.

[@sean_b_drummer]

More, Blood, Sweat, and Tears: God Bless the Child

[@graciesmom1477]

Always loved David Clayton Thomas's voice. Please do some more Blood, Sweat and Tears. All their songs were good.

[@johnberrios7151]

Another Blued Eyed Soul Brother. Music has a way of binding us, rather than dividing us, So glad you appreciated the song... it was one I was raised on.

[@moondancejackson5081]

So glad you like them. I saw them do this live in concert and I LOVED them -- especially David Clayton Thomas' voice!

[@laurag.g.2973]

One of my fav bands and one my fav songs. Please reacts to “Spinning Wheel”... also The Ides of March - “Vehicle”

[@bearfeet1986]

LOVE “vehicle”!!!! That’s a GREAT suggestion!

[@poetgb]

In my opinion this is one of the best Pop Rock songs ever. It has vibe Jazz, horns, rocking sound. and Soul. They don't make music like that any more. Great instrumentation. Your reaction is good. You are grooving to the song.

[@shotgunblast28]

Love Blood Sweat and Tears

[@lindachristensen1783]

Incredible sound‼️fantastic instrumentals‼️Best brass section ever‼️Exciting vocals‼️what a ride‼️my second favorite group behind the Doobie Brother‼️

[@helenmarshall7785]

One of my favourite songs, love BS&Ts version, David Clayton Thomas's voice is fantastic as is the big band arrangement. Having said that I also love the original Motown song co-written and sung by Brenda Holloway, very soulful. I didn't know this until recently.

[@michelleschulz4903]

My parents loved country music, but my sister and I branched out and discovered music from the 20s all the way to our teens (80s). We grew up in the 70s and 80s, me more so in the 80s. I love how you can get into all types of different music just like me.

[@jennytalks5882]

The only thing better than listening to a GREAT song...is seeing someone else enjoying it too!!☝️🙂 Thank you!!!

[@dougstevens6257]

Blood, Sweat & Tears were a group who along with Chicago and a few other minor groups wanted to get horns into rock music. Blood, Swear & Tears also tried to integrate jazz as well with interesting results. You might also want to check out: "Lisa, Listen to Me," "Hi-De-Ho" written by Carole King and "Go Down Gambling". Such beautiful music!

[@melaniebrown4660]

Thank you so much for this! My dad had me listening to them from birth lol. So many great memories ❤️ His voice is like no others. And those horns!! Great song.

[@johntremmel3949]

I seen David Clayton Thomas in Japan in 1984 or 85 at a military base club it was memorable !!!!

[@Lakeshore14]

The very soulful David Clayton Thomas and Blood, Sweat and Tears. Thanks for showcasing them. Check out their catalog…..many great songs.

[@michaeltamasi8816]

Right on. Thanks for all you do!

[@georgert]

One of my most played classic albums of all times, along with Abby Road, The Band, Fresh Cream, The Doors, Richard P. Havens 1983 and Happy Trails.

[@1e0s]

I recall listening to & liking them as a kid. Listening today I've experienced the same reaction as yourself - A true appreciation of their brilliance. And I agree with your analogy to Earth Wind & Fire.

[@larrywt656]

Blood Sweat & Tears and Chicago were the two most famous ROCK bands who actually had brass players as members of the group, not just extra players on recordings (Earth, Wind & Fire was a funk band). That instrument that you were trying to figure out early on was a Harmon-muted trumpet. It's just an attachment that you stick in the bell of the trumpet that completely changes the sound of the trumpet. This song goes back to my elementary school days and I was a big fan. These guys really did rock! You need to check another of their great songs And When I Die.

[@fotonmom]

Such a big sound when growing up in the Chicago area...Big Bold and commanding voices.. Just loved it. So many wonderful switch out s.. brass...organ..they had it all . Really got his message out. I like how he took it down for the end...very nice. Fun watching your reaction when the tempo of the song changed...lol..funny. 'SPINNING WHEEL' ..please...:) You will like the instruments in that for sure...Why they even got 'cowbell' haha!

[@marcieharreld286]

THANK YOU!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊🎼🎶🎵💜 So funny that after 60 years the words are still in my mind!!!!

[@valdannfamr.2430]

Thank you for liking BST and this song...it was Very popular back in the day. I was just 6 yrs old when it came out. I was already strongly drawn to music, so when I heard this song...I LOVED IT❣🤩👍👍👍✌

[@lorivassallo8643]

Great Song...Great Memories...Love it...

[@yvetteadshead4212]

I've heard this song so many times but have no idea who sang it, apparently loads of artists have done it, this man's voice is gorgeous 😍 ❤

[@keymack2477]

Thank you for shining a light on this underrated band with so many quality songs! David Clayton Thomas is a brilliant vocalist and the band is solid!! Try Lucretia McEvil or And When I Die!

[@djangodunn5968]

Saw BST at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1968! Fantastic live Band! Thank you Brother JV👍👍👍

[@cw5451]

“Hold up! Wait one minute, Blood, Sweat & Tears!” 🤣 😆 🤣

[@johnnylnowlin]

Great group. Great song! Thanks, brother...love your commentaries