British guitarist analyses The Osmonds live in 1975!

[@David_Creyke]

The Osmonds were severely underrated

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

it was entertainment politics. The Osmonds had their own recording studio and cut out a lot of middlemen but they still got their money stolen from the ($30 Millions) in the 80s from outside "management" but they were SO popular in the USA in the 70s. I am 62 now and am a lifelong fan.

[@Estes705]

@@kathleenmacdonald5511 Didn't Jimmy start touring non-stop in the early 80's in Japan & Europe to cash in on the Osmonds notoriety so he could bail them out financially?

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

@@Estes705 the Osmonds were robbed of $30million once the father gave up controlling the finances and hired a management company. All the Osmonds did whatever they could to rebuild the family fortune.

[@my56chevy]

​@@kathleenmacdonald5511 they were even bigger in Britain and Europe. It was like Beatlemaina for them.

[@puppycat58]

Absolutely true

[@suedu9609]

RIP Wayne Osmond (in orange). Jan 1st 2025. He was an amazing musician, vocalist, and had perfect pitch. A great man in every way.

Wayne was a musical beast and had the best moves of any guitar player

[@BLFulle]

RIP Wayne Osmond. Wings Of Pegasus thank you for a great reaction video.

[@Suteruni]

Yes,, RIP Wayne 😢❤

[@Cathleen861]

Between the five performing brothers, they played at least 57 different musical instruments. They all had their main instrument, but they all could play everything. ....extremely talented family. I have been a diehard fan for 54 years! I was only 8 years old when I first fell for Donny. I never got over it. 😂

[@DianeOliver-cu3kj]

Six performing Brothers, you forgot about Jimmy & one Sister ( Marie ) & they all could play instruments even tho they didn’t always play onstage.

[@mitchmitchell8062]

And I scratch my head wondering HOW THEY ARE NOT IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!!!!!??!!!

[@DianeOliver-cu3kj]

@@mitchmitchell8062 Me Too!?! It makes me so mad that they are so overlooked & snubbed.

[@PatriciaBrower-zi2fc]

The parents had them learn multiple instruments. This way they weren't limited in their music creativity.

[@PamLongstreth]

I was 9 yrs. old when I crushed on Donny.

[@PennyShreve]

The rock music they wrote and performed (Crazy Horses, Hold Her Tight, Traffic In My Mind, etc.) was brilliant and ahead of its time.

[@Msterri51]

I loved Traffic In My Mind !!

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

I love their version of He ain't Heavy He's My Brother. It stills make me cry when I hear it because it always reminded me of my own brothers who had a hard way to go in life.

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

I believe their music will live on. It will circle around (again after all the prejudice people have died off) like so many other entities have, and people will be free to appreciate their talent.

[@catsnfashion80s]

Yeah!

[@DianeOliver-cu3kj]

Yes, yet they have not been inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. They have been overlooked time after time. ☹️

[@stevenlornie1261]

The Osmonds are one of the bands I'd love to travel back and see. Their routines and songs were a lot more clever than people think. There was an obscene amount of talent here.

[@Scottyx0x]

me too

[@phammond2392]

So good live!!!

[@anenglishlife7210]

So pleased you did such a great in-depth analysis of the Osmonds career. Just to add... Donny started a really successful comeback solo career around 2003/4 and has kept it going strong right up until today. He’s a force of nature , a true legend. ❤️

[@PatriciaBrower-zi2fc]

That would be 1989 When Soldier of love came out. He became successful again and still has residency in Vegas right now. Meanwhile the Brothers went Country successfully in Missouri. There,s more but throughout the years till recently they,ve been performing here and there. Took a small break and did a concert with Marie in 2008. Donny and Marie still had shows here and there then performed about 11 or more years in Vegas just the two and recently stopped while she went to talk shows while Donny kept performing in Vegas and just released an album during Covid. But sadly the brothers have been experiencing health issues and Alan struggles with MS. Wayne I think some form of cancer and Jimmy is recovering from a stroke which their health issues shocked me after being so active. Anyways I,m assuming you know some of what I wrote but yeah, Donny had trouble with his career for a while especially after getting married. I didn,t know until recently that alot of the fans were angry about it and burned his records and turned their backs on him. Too bad he,s entitled to fall in love just like the rest of us. I was busy working and just lost track of them till 1989. But I also might have misunderstood you on the dates. My apologies on that. May you have a blessed Xmas and a happy new year.

[@rwilby41]

Donny still has it and is filling theatres in Vegas and across the U.S. Thank you for your well researched and professional critiques.

[@KatarinaSophia0795]

RIP Wayne Osmond…thanks for the memories and music 🧡

[@debhadden205]

I lived about two miles away from the Osmonds in the Mid-1980s. I went to church with Jay, and we had interactions from time to time just by virtue of being in the same community. I have to just say you have really done a thorough research on their history. And it delights me to see the expression on your face while watching this clip. You seem to really enjoy watching them. I have been a huge fan of the Osmonds for decades. This video was so fun to watch and it was a great analysis.

[@whippet3784]

I enjoyed watching the expression on the commentator's face too because I have already seen Crazy Horses hundreds of times. Amazing how these young kids are interested in what we older fans already know is great-like the Osmonds.

[@lambertramirez93]

@@whippet3784 I felt the same. Appreciate his research. Well done

[@grievousangelic]

My sister and I LOVED the Osmonds! They never did get the respect they deserved. Bubblegum or not, they're miles ahead of many bands today: they wrote, sang, and produced their own music, as well as played their own instruments. No lip-synching, auto-tune or Pro Tools. What you heard is what they were doing -- not what the computer programs added to the music. All the brothers were great singers -- any of them could have been a lead singer. And the reason they were in such debt is because they had some really sleazy "financial advisers" who cheated them out of their eyeteeth, but because they were friends of the family, no one questioned them. Thanks so much for presenting and commenting on these guys. They really do deserve a lot of respect for what they accomplished. Love it!

[@itsthelittlethings4702]

And, I might add, on top of all there other musical talents, they were great dancers too!

[@PatriciaBrower-zi2fc]

​​@@itsthelittlethings4702They,re choreographey really got my attention on how precise their moves were. They had a real good instructor too. I got into dance classes around the same time One bad Apple came out and became one of my teacher,s favorite students for my precision. So I auditioned for our dance production class in High School here in San Diego and got everyones attention on my acrobatic routine and the way I created a dance to Shining Star with 6 girls and did a unique usage of the floor and 3 started the steps and on count the other 3 started the same routine as it changed to the next moves as they were starting the same moves at a certain count. It,s hard to explain but I was known for my unique style.

[@susanfiore5830]

@@grievousangelic We as fans, have wondered WHY they have never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame??? Cher was just inducted, and I don’t think she plays any instruments or wrote any music or lyrics!! What gives??? So VERY UNFAIR!!!

[@corinneyaworski-mh9uc]

I agree. I do not care for Cher's voice at all. The Osmonds do deserve more respect!!​@@susanfiore5830

[@pippasmith4813]

Crazy Horses was originally released in 1972. The difference with this group is that they sang, danced and played multiple instruments live on stage. When they were in concert in Sydney in the mid-70's a string on Merrill's guitar broke in the middle of a song and they fixed it at record speed. Their 90 minute shows were non-stop. The album after Crazy Horses was followed up with The Plan, which also had some great self-written rock/pop tracks.

[@pippasmith4813]

Actually a better example of the band playing live and see the guitar work and the organ is this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXXFep16bLiWp68

[@kln58cub]

It is more like a symphony

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

The Osmonds were cool in their own way, whether you liked them or not. And you have brought that out, Phil. Thank you.

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

He's a very kind and an open-minded man. I think that is cool. But the shock was real. LOL He must be a wonderful guitar instructor!!! I wish I could sign up! I'm very rusty.

[@EPA18]

There was NOTHING "cool" about the Osmonds, America's nerdiest group.

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

@@EPA18 I meant that Fil is cool. Not the Osmonds! 😲 🤣

[@lettyguerra371]

Like them or not, they were a very talented bunch of people. Disciplined and dedicated.

[@Lazydaisy646]

@@EPA18 well millions of young women were madly in law be with them, they were talented as well

[@AHLUser]

I never realized the Osmonds were so funky and talented..!! Thanks Fil..!!

[@redwoods7370]

We need more people like Fil on this planet. But we're lucky to have at least one Fil treasure. Thanks, Fil for all your appreciations and insights and analyses. I'm getting such an amazing education watching your videos.

[@johnm3152]

Fil is a bit of all right!

[@ronniewrong1539]

quite right

[@jimsmith8435]

@@ronniewrong1539 YES!

[@georgeorwell4534]

Fil is The Man.

[@Johnnycdrums]

Me too.

[@martinconnor9840]

50 years later and this still stands up. It's an absolute banger. I put it on the jukebox in a bar last week and a 30 something said they hated it but couldn't offer an explanation as to why (do 30 year olds like proper music?) and another man I know in his early 70s was dancing and shouting that I was cool because the Osmonds were cool. Now that's wisdom. You're so right though, it's practically impossible to just listen to this once. It's such a feel good song, despite the message, and they always look like they are living the best life on any performance I've seen a video of. All positive. Fantastic.

[@richardcase3786]

Joe Elliot of Def Leppard said in an interview that this was one of his favorite songs from the 70s.

[@southernwanderer7912]

This is the first time I've seen anyone react to an Osmond's song. You did a really good job on it. I loved the Osmonds, especially Merrill.

[@PorcelainLeigh]

Me too! Merrill and Donny are the most naturally gifted singers in the family. I'd love to love Marie's voice, but too contrived, my opinion, but what a bright light she is. I get sad when I think about the Osmonds and the Jackson's. Two families that worked as hard, as hard gets. One with love, the other with hate. Was so happy to see Donny's show in Vegas is sold out as I write in July of '22!

[@katemaloney4296]

One of only a few groups who weren't completely stoned before going out on stage, and when the show was over they all went home and had dinner together as a family. No wild parties or orgies or accidental overdoses to grace the cover of the next morning's newspapers.

[@angelamaryquitecontrary4609]

Hardly worth performing, then.

[@JohnSmith-mx8wp]

Good clean entertainment for their core fan base - 12 and 13 year old girls. Give them a few more years until they get into the drugs, drinking, being groupies, debauchery, etc. 😁

[@samstevens7172]

The Carpenters, now the Osmonds. Is there anybody you’re not willing to tackle? I can tell you, this is a track I would never even have watched, much less appreciate, without you as the guide. You’re the Steven Ambrose of music, brother. Your work matters. Thanks Fil!

[@paulnodalo9130]

It was a anti pollution save the earth song.The crazy horses were the cars.Horse as in car engine horsepower.Nothing to do with wild animals.The Osmonds well well ahead of their time. A superb rock group with a very positive song that charted at No1 in the American Billboard 100.

[@mcfcguvnors]

adding a brass section on the studio version was a touch of genius

[@bobdavis4848]

The excellent "Crazy Horses" did not reach #1 in the American Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at #14 in the US. it reached #1 in The Netherlands, France and Belgium. But you are right about its meaning. The only thing to do with horses the animals about the song was Donny's keyboard made to sound like neighing.

[@sisuriffs]

The Osmonds were absurdly talented, entertaining, skilled, disciplined, and professional. Their like comes along so rarely. That whole album f’n rocks.

[@denabergman6543]

RIP Wayne Osmond. I truly developed a deep affection for the Osmonds-long after Crazy Horses became popular. Long after Provo became Osmondland. These guys rocked. So life goes. What a fabulous life, with a fabulous family.

[@PirateLeota]

I don't know if anyone else has pointed this out (949 comments!), so I just want to say that Merrill was the lead singer of the Osmonds. Donny, Jay, and even Alan and Wayne, sang lead from time to time, but Merrill was the actual front man. Donny, of course, had his own albums and so forth, but for the Osmonds as a band, it was Merrill (who also is my favorite!). 😊

[@leeturnpenny6469]

Feckin' A! Difficult to fathom this guy's ignorance of the fact, given the apparent research. Merrill was the lead vocalist and bassist of the band, which was a fine one, with a great singer - Merrill.

[@Treechris23]

Merrill born in 1953👍🏻

[@Truth1561]

I was a huge Osmond fan. Their father really didn’t approve of their ‘rock’ performances and I believe it was him that pushed them towards producing the Mormon-focused ‘The Plan’. My favourite was Alan, but I think Donny and Jimmy have shown themselves to be very adaptable and really good people over the years.

[@renaepetersen2393]

True, Merrill was lead singer for most of their songs. He has that slightly raspy quality in his voice.

[@MrKenstar2]

So whats your point?

[@loritanner4478]

Merrill was the Osmonds lead singer. They brought donny up to sing some of his songs for his girl fans. But Merrill was the lead. And I grew up listening to them in the 60's and 70's. I was a big fan.

[@nursedebbie1332]

Yes, please do more videos about the Osmonds! Also during that time period I loved David Cassidy, The Beegees and Bobby Sherman. I had posters of them on the walls of my room when I was a young teen.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Phill: your knowledge of the Osmonds is limitless and gives all of us a real insight into this talented family. And I so enjoy watching you taking so much enjoyment in this performance! Thank you!

[@jillwarsop8988]

I was a massive Osmonds fan in my teens and always felt that they were ahead of their time musically. Very overlooked as being bubblegum pop but far from it. Far above many groups musically and wonderful musicians. Thank you for appreciating them.

[@ATResidentAlienFan]

I grew up in the 70's and the Osmonds were one of my many favorite groups. Excellent review of these legendary performers Fil! ❤️💖💜🎉💥💯👏🥰

[@davidwitmer9929]

Quite impressed with your in depth knowledge.

[@carolcremer6235]

Amazes me how you know so much about whatever artists people suggest, even the artists I don't think I would want to hear about you make it interesting to listen to :)

[@RBNightlinger]

Yes! I could watch Fil's videos all day long, even if I don't particularly care for the artist he's highlighting. His commentary is so detailed and interesting!

[@drewpall2598]

Fil. You are a true music appreciation teacher. You point out things that might go unnoticed. excellent analysis and rundown on the Osmonds, even little Jimmy Osmond had a hit with "Long haired Lover From Liverpool" in late March 1972 thanks Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@EveMaslin-g6v]

My babysitter up the street was a big Osmonds fan. Crazy Horses was the hardest rock song I had heard in my 7 years and I loved it. The babysitter let me borrow the album and my Mom absolutely hated it.😂😂😂. Thanks for the blast from the past. I wish the Osmonds had stayed with the heavier genre of rock.

[@cheribee968]

Such an ultra talented family

[@MaxStax1]

I had a girlfriend in the 9th grade who wore a locket around her neck all the time. After some protests from her she finally showed me what was inside, yes it was the smiling face of Donny Osmand.

[@greenworm7915]

max stax Yep....we were all crazy for them. I had a crush on Jay, but what a totally handsome group of brothers! All of them. And management made them hide their marriages! Wasn't good for the mass of female fans! 😂

[@ClownWhisper]

I don't know man from Detroit and it was pretty clear to everybody near and far that the osman's worry corporate attempt at making a white van to rival The Jackson 5 and it wasn't happening. When I was a kid I used to daydream about beating the snot out of Donny Osmond he just had that look on his face that you wanted to punch him Square in the fucking chops

[@sleepysiren9883]

Clown Whisper um no.... im a fan of both, Osmonds were there first. This ain’t the first time two similar boy bands were “rivals”

[@ClownWhisper]

@@sleepysiren9883 you're talking about a group that wasn't wearing the flashy outfits that were wearing little kids clothes and playing on that Disney directed Channel I can't remember the name of the guy Andy something they were a special guest of his quite often they weren't a big famous rock band. End of story let me ask you a question do you think they copied off of The Jackson 5? Simple question Also even the cartoon came out a year after the Jackson 5 one did they copied every step that the Jackson 5 talk and if you look at this video and look at the ridiculous clothes they're wearing what do you think inspired that? They were heavily produced heavily promoted and weren't really even The Osmond Brothers Band as we know them now or from our memory from back then until they started being promoted and wearing outlandish clothes and trying to sing with R&B sound they were totally mimicking The Jackson 5. The only had one maybe two number one hits in the Jacksons headlight 7 or 8 maybe I can't remember and many many many number twos threes fours fives. Shit The Jacksons had more number one hits than the Osmonds even had chart recognized hits

[@sleepysiren9883]

Clown Whisper imo, yeah I do think they copied, but I also think it wasn’t their choice... obviously the people managing the Osmonds saw how successful the Jacksons were and they mimicked them a bit (just like boyband trends they tend to look similar, look at kpop groups nowadays) and the people managing the Jacksons probably did the same thing... even in the video he states that the Osmonds were starting to go towards a rock style which was different from the Jacksons. So basically, they probably copied off of each other but it most likely wasn’t a choice for the boys and boy bands till this day do that. And I wanna say that both groups are also EXTREMELY talented individually in my opinion

[@cathyopthof8136]

Thankyou so much for doing this, Fil. They so deserved to be recognized. These are some of the greatest people, ever!❤

[@stendec-dd3he]

Excellent narration, Fil, with the mini history.

[@robertlawrence492]

Wow, what a blast from the past! Growing up in Salt Lake City, and being the same age as Donny, I'm very familiar with the Osmonds. Love them or hate them, they sounded great, and had a lot of talent. Thanks Fil for this video, and thank you for pointing out the great family dynamics and support they gave each other.

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

I saw the Osmonds in an old video, filmed in black and white, on a Swedish TV show. The Osmonds Sweden Special in 1967. Alan was 17, Wayne was 15, Merrill was 13, Jay was11, and Donny was 9. There are 9 kids in the family. I always knew they were talented singers, able to do amazing harmonies, but they all spoke some Swedish to the audience, pretty fluently at that, they played guitar, one of them did a fantastic drum solo, I think it was Jay, and they ALL played the saxophone! They also play keyboards! The Osmond's two eldest brothers were both deaf, so maybe that incredible talent was one of those little miracles... Two of the boys are deaf, and the rest are able to sing such perfect harmony, and play anything you throw at them! I can't think of any family that has this kind of talent, in almost all of the children, with the range of things they can do, so naturally and so well. Truly gifted.

[@sydneym4340]

You probably already know that they also recorded several songs in Swedish, as well as Japanese and a couple other languages.

[@nursedebbie1332]

Can you imagine having a baby every two years? Burp and Tim are the oldest and they are hearing impaired. The parents were told not to have anymore kids. Thank God they did! I love that they have a strong faith and their morals are impeccable. Hate is putting out a musical about their lives. It will show in England and Canada before the US. I can’t wait to see it!

[@carmensandiego7749]

@@nursedebbie1332 😂🤣 who's Burp and Tim? Their older brothers are Virl and Tom.

[@nursedebbie1332]

@@carmensandiego7749 ~ I’m so sorry. I know Virl & Tom are the two oldest.

[@nursedebbie1332]

@@carmensandiego7749 ~ I really should stay off the commenting when I’m half asleep!🤣

[@brandonio_granger]

It's a little known fact that The Osmonds actually fucking ROCKED,on several other tracks as well.

[@tommycollins7846]

The Osmonds toured with Led Zeppelin in the 1970's. Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham, called Jay Osmond his favorite drummer.

[@richrogers299]

They were in the same town at the same time as Zeppelin and Zeppelin invited them to perform on stage with them, they never toured together.

[@geneward779]

@@richrogers299 That makes sense but did they actually perform together?

[@richrogers299]

@Gene Ward I don't believe they ever toured together. Two altogether different fan bases. I Googled this and according to the articles I found it was a one off thing one night, one number, nothing else.

[@geneward779]

Still- who would have thought?

[@michellerosebrown]

Wow! Now you know they were rockers. John Bonham. That’s something.

[@teresatorres3760]

I enjoy your commentary you know your craft and are very respectful of each group great job and I subscribed for these reasons keep up the great job.

[@nanettebryant7599]

Huge talented family...one of those groups/bands even your grandparents liked..never knew they could rock..thanks for the anaylis 😁

[@jerryp7721]

Saw a PBS video of more recent Donnie Osmond live in London. Excellent. Multi-talented, very fascinating diverse show. Thanks once again for putting this out, Fil!

[@arealmench]

The Osmonds were/are a very talented group but a lot of people still think that it wasn't cool to like them which is silly except if you were a hippie, lol

[@lavoniajohallharris3313]

Ya mean if we were Hendrix, Doors or Joplin Hipsters lol I really don't remember Osmonds rockin' out like this, got to admire their talent tho! 🙂

[@pennyduncan6861]

I have never been a big fan of Crazy Horses, despite Jay being my favorite. I liked the rest of the album. But I loved the Osmonds to the point of obsession. Thar love never died. 52 years a fan. They have never made me regret being a fan. I've now met them all except Donny and Merrill. After what Fil said, I feel guilty for becoming a Rollers fan. I adored their music, but they aren't the kind of people I would enjoy spending time with, whereas the Osmonds are. Especially because I became a Latter-day Saint 40 years ago. I owe them for the introduction. I still listen to both groups periodically. I'm on an Osmonds kick since Wayne's passing. He was an absolute joy.

[@robbiesharp311]

I live in Utah and my brother played with the Osmond in Provo back in the 70s

[@ClownWhisper]

And he admits it?

[@robbiesharp311]

@@ClownWhisper Well not now. He passed away in 2016 but back in the day yes. 😂

[@robbiesharp311]

Believe it or not.... My brothers kids had a "Straight edge" band called "Bring it down" and my cousin is a country singer named "Kevin Sharp" and being a Mormon in Utah the Osmonds were kinda a big thing.......

[@ClownWhisper]

@@robbiesharp311 so sorry to hear that

[@robbiesharp311]

@@ClownWhisper I think the Osmonds put a hit out on my brother for talking smack about their pimp attire. 😂

[@greenworm7915]

You are blowing me away!! I had the Osmond posters on my bedroom walls and was spinning Phase III like crazy! Then I shocked my mom with Iron Butterfly 😂 I still love revisiting those family harmonies! They have been successful! Great talent and huge family!! Great one Fil👍👍👍

[@askunz1]

I appreciate the analysis from a real music professional about really good musicians.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@Sunshinegal317]

I believe the Osmonds are such a talented family. I appreciate you breaking down just how talented they truly are. I love the song, Crazy Horses. Thanks for posting this video. 💕

[@phantommp5]

Wow, this is the most complete and best review, on any band, I’ve heard! You are really professional! I do recommend that you see the 1972 performance… Merrill is incredible in it!

[@Marsha0364]

Love how you not only give a great review and really know what your talking about as far as vocals and instuments, but enjoy they history you provide also!

[@barbaramiller349]

Loved that they made you smile. It’s almost impossible not to. You can see they loved what they were doing.

[@Pipsterz]

Bizarro world but it really was borderline metal. I agree and can imagine another band playing this with a completely different audience - classic rock.

[@bigfatno]

Mike Portnoy singing crazy horses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2m9ZIZ8rMd0q8k Puny Human - Crazy Horses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGaYmKqvq5aJna8

[@skridtractor875]

The metal band 'Tank' does a great version of this song on their 1982 'Power of the Hunter' album.

[@cazgerald9471]

I'm picking up more of a funk vibe - especially when incorporating the outfits and choreography.

[@chartle1]

@@cazgerald9471 same here if the sound was off and you didn't know who they were those hats and epic bell bottoms scream funk

[@bigfatno]

@@skridtractor875 I knew I was missing another video/version of the song, but I couldn't remember "Tank." Nice call.

[@pinball1970]

This track kicks ass, loved it. We covered this in a band a few years ago, NOT easy to sing! On to your analysis

[@dakert40]

I want to thank you Fil for doing this video. It was very much appreciated :-)

[@GTsuji]

They were huge in their day. Talented family. Play, sing AND dance!!

[@anthonypina8034]

I alway enjoy Phil's analyses and this is one of the best and most thorough analyses of a very underappreciated group of musicians. Phil, you really did your homework on this one! Each of the Osmonds were multi-instrumentalists (there are concert videos where Merrill is playhing the drums on Crazy Horses). One of the reasons why the Osmonds were more popular and enduring in the UK is that there first charting UK singles were not the "bubblegum" ones (One Bad Apple and Double Lovin') but were Down By the Lazy River and Crazy Horses, neither of which were bubblegum or Jackson 5-like.

[@JM800]

We met Wayne when he lived in Bountiful UT. We were walking our bull terriers, and he came out for the mail. He was a genuinely nice person. Asked about the dogs, and that's about it.

[@troytrellman5011]

I remember being a small child and rocking out to the tracks "Down by the Lazy River" and "Crazy Horses" coming from my older sister's room and then years later being shocked when I discovered that it was The Osmonds. So yes, Fil is correct that the rockin' Osmonds did not fit the popular image and it probably hurt them.

[@robinhorasanian9667]

Down By the Lazy River is my favorite.

[@Suzi64grad]

I took my daughter to see Donny and his brothers 1973! What a fun concert even for me! I was a teen in the 60s so had my favorite groups…my daughter grew up with my 45s playing on the stereo! Got her degree as a Music Therapist. When you bring up kids surrounded by music you teach them to appreciate it! I was glad The Osmonds, and The Jacksons were her first groups at age 7! She also went to see a group called The DeFranco’s too….remember them! Thanks Fil for great memories! ✌️. RIP Wayne!

[@cecizeni]

Back in the day I was one of those frenzy teens so in love with the Osmond's.. I've forgotten how awesome this song is.

[@fivebluelakes8948]

You are a treasure; I’m so glad I found your channel. I watched probably 10 of your videos randomly as KZbin presented them and kept thinking, “I sure wish he would do the Osmonds or at least Donny” (my 2nd husband 😃). And here it pops up! The Osmonds are the most underrated musicians and singers / performers on the planet, along with The Cowsills, a very interesting and sad story. And while we are on the subject of teen idols, since David Cassidy’s death I’ve come to appreciate his breathy vocals in a new way too. Thank you, I loved seeing you appreciate The Osmonds the way you did in this video.

[@tolget4684]

Hate comments??? Remember... knowledge is power. Great commentary, FIL.

[@angelaboncore3132]

The Osmonds talent was so off the charts back in the 70's - not only did they draw the attention of the younger crowd (of course) but also of the adults like them because of their clean cut style. Being such a tight knit family, they all leaned on each other for support and still they're a strong family unit even to this day when the only one performing now is Donny and maybe Marie occasionally. What a delightful analysis Fil and with a lot of content added into their history. Well Done !

[@Tony-5000]

I thought I'd know more about Crazy Horses than you. Again, you proved me dead wrong!👍 You're great Fil.

[@cyl742]

I think what I like most about your videos is that no matter who/when it was made, you seem to enjoy watching. And you always have something good to say.

[@biancacox8630]

Thank you so much for covering a band that was near and dear to my heart growing up🥰...Thank you as well for touching on all their innate abilities and their abilities writing, choreography, and vocals specifically I’m regards to this song...I feel that many singers these days don’t have good quality talent like this. I also want to state that I saw a documentary a few years back where the brothers were talking about the change that happened to their band and then having to stop what they all loved doing to be supportive of the Donny and Marie show just to end up going broke due to mismanagement and trusting the wrong people with their money...I know a couple of brothers in particular didn’t want to do the D&M show ...they really felt they Could have had a better chance going full on rock and they enjoyed writing and singing that type of music and regretted not having had the chance to do it ...they were never angry about it just disappointed ....

[@leandabee]

My first loves musically when I was 12/13. Have all their albums and have seen Donny and Marie twice now in Vegas. Thanks for doing this💖💖.

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Wow... The intro I thought that was Uncle Ted performing Great White Buffalo..thanks Fil

[@Brenda-cf8qe]

I know nothing about playing music. I was a teenager in the '70s. I very much enjoy your videos. As you are the only person I have seen that does these types of videos and actually explains the making of the music. And it has been very educational. I have watched several of now. And you have the sweetest expression on your face when you are watching them.

[@danr5105]

Thanks Fil. I remember The Osmonds as being risk free entertainment (for everyone). I noticed how good and long the brother/sister relationship was between Donny and Marie.

[@Noorah101]

Hi Fil, I'm the one whose first album was Donny Osmond in 1970! LOL You mentioned having done an analysis of Donny and his brothers on your channel, and I found it! I'll have to wait until Live Stream Tuesday is over so I can watch this. Thank you for featuring The Osmonds, Donny was my super-crush when I was a pre-teen! :)

[@tm1830]

Ah...such a great blast from the past. I was a small child then , but loved the Osmonds. You also mentioned Andy Williams...I’d love your take on his songs/voice as well. 😊

[@shilohauraable]

Music was so much fun in the days of the Osmonds (don't forget that Jimmy also joined them!), Jackson 5,Paul Revere & the Raiders, etc. I'm so glad I grew up in the 50s, 60s & 70s. So much history happened. And so many awesome styles of music 🎶!

[@danielleheard4541]

Loved this!! Haven’t ever heard the Osmonds sound like this! So good!

[@BabsR]

just came across this, what a catalogue of hits this family has had. Love learning more about the music in this videos. Thank you

[@rcsproject627]

Wow I have never seen the Osmand Brothers like this. This sounds like old Kiss. Cool to see. Thanks for sharing Fil.

[@kimberlyquintanilla5493]

You should check out their concept album "The Plan". It is a great album that has some of their religious/ life philosophy subtly pushed into it. Even if you're not a Mormon the musicianship is spectacular. One of the best rock albums I've ever heard. I'm an atheist and a lot of the songs are so thinly veiled by their religious insights that it can be taken more as a life philosophy by anyone. I collect vinyl and this is one of my prized records. The last days is crazy good bordering heavy metal. They were world class musicians who their own songs and music.

[@user-in2rh2zm1j]

Ya had to be there. Glad i was. Thanks Fil, for the memories.

[@riclrk9947]

Never liked the Osmonds,but I saw them in later years interviewed.They where asked to sing,after a 4 count they where straight in on cue with perfect harmony and they are musicians too

[@susanfiore5830]

Kinda sounds like you do respect their talent but are afraid to admit it?

[@riclrk9947]

@@susanfiore5830 I respect their musicianship and talent,just not my preference in musical style...

[@dross0411]

Thanks for this Phil! The Osmonds were it for me in the 70s. They essentially were part of the landscape of my life. As an old lady in my 60s now I appreciate them more than ever. I'm thrilled that you chose to present them here on your channel so that others can experience the massive talent of the Osmond Family. ❤

[@amierikke6225]

I had a Donny notebook in junior high. Serous crush. It was Davy Jones, Donny and Elton, in that order. Thanks Fil for this analysis. I enjoyed it and even learned a few things!

[@debbieprice4740]

Great video!!! Such a talented, beautiful family. The Osmonds were my first concert. Such great memories! ❤

[@jamescromer550]

I saw them in 1976! I was 13 and it was awesome!

[@BB.halo_heir]

Wings of Pegasus, i just found your channel, i love it. You're the sweetest! You really know your stuff, too. ❤

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@umarae27]

Consider me an official fan of the band that brought to Fil the brightest smile I've ever seen.

[@ljukgeebee4402]

Brilliant. We had such fun in the 70s . Thanks for the memories Fil. Great analysis too.

[@LyranPrincess6913]

I love the fact that you are: 1) always smiling 2) highly intelligent on topic I don’t like watching “reaction” videos when the narrator does not sing or play instruments. The fact that you are very knowledgeable about the topic makes me keep coming back. Thanks 🙏 ✌🏻🙌

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@lthompson6750]

I tend to watch Fil more than I do the video he's analyzing. When he reacts, that's when it turns your attention to 'what made him smile? what happened?" because obviously, something just stood out that affected him. Then the explanation and he always just wows you with info, stuff that, being just a consumer, not a musician, I don't know to listen for, Fil brings that out.

[@scifigirl0072]

@@lthompson6750 YES- i watch Fil smile or what his eyes smile/analyze because that gives me a hint. Love Fil's knowledge and insight-- no drama analysis.

[@sfbayareagirl]

Fil, it is simply stunning how you just riff on any artist or group and their members, talents, history, etc. I’m sure you read up on some you may not know as much about, but honestly, your wealth of knowledge about everyone you talk about is nothing less than stunningly impressive. Thank you from a child of the 70s. You def know (a little ; ) more than I. Ok. A lot.

[@jjohnjoni]

Loved the group! Energy plus and they always had fun!! Good times!

[@viewfield86]

You are so knowledgeable!! I just found your videos today and have been binge watching all night!!

[@dancnluc1]

Been following the Osmonds for 48 years! Great review on this song. Jay mentioned it was a favorite of his - he wanted to do the rock but Donny and Marie show came along. They were never given the credit they deserved. To sing, dance, write your own music, play multi type instruments, etc. They will always be on the top for me.

[@wcstnyrrcom]

Phil, I just love your videos! Keep them coming! I love how you are just going all over the music world to discuss all different bands. I loved the Osmonds. I think some band should cover Crazy Horses, it was a great rock tune!

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

It's amazing how young and good looking Marie Osmond still is.

[@TomorrowsChild86]

Always been an Osmond fan since a little girl!! Big Rock fan too.. you did a great job!! Thanks so much!! ❤

[@jamesreding6336]

I love this song I never heard it till a month ago And I'm 62 not what I expected from them

[@mamamurray2]

I love your videos, Fil! You are so knowledgeable and, though I can't play any instruments, I find your analysis commentaries sooo interesting. I love all kinds of music, and you're able to explain WHY all these artists are so great. Thanks!! 💜

[@shyman99]

The single released before this one in 1972 was "Hold Her Tight" which had to be inspired by Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song". Flip the single over and you have a gorgeous ballad called "Love Is". This single really represented just how versatile and talented the group was.

[@jackebaze4136]

Really good commentary...Jay's wonderful performance helped put the band on the map. Just love the way you smile through watching the video, I remember watching the osmonds on TV and not being able to hear the singing over the screaming lol

[@JETTBADASSMICHAELS]

R.I.P Wayne . The Osmonds rocked out and should have copped more respect .

[@ronaldxyz1001]

I loved this song when it came out and always wondered how they made the screeeching sound which I adored so much, and now you told me, so thanks!