CHILL!| FIRST TIME HEARING John Paul Young - Love Is In The Air REACTION

[@johnreilly9452]

This was huge, a global hit ,it was everywhere . He had it remixed for the movie Strictly Ballroom where it was featured at a big dance scene at the end of the movie

[@donnamcmanus7360]

I love that movie❤ Hearing this song takes me right back to my childhood😊

[@gwenda2808]

One for the movie reaction channel.

[@coolcpa3321]

New steps! New steps! New steps! Like you, this song always takes me to the movie finale. As already mentioned, Strictly Ballroom would be good for their movie reaction channel.

[@sweetwilly]

Great movie reaction idea there.

[@MarkmanOTW]

A must watch feel-good movie! 😃

[@stevefoulston]

Much loved performer John Inglis Young, OAM (born 21 June 1950), known professionally as John Paul Young, is a Scottish-born Australian pop singer who had his 1978 worldwide hit with "Love Is in the Air". His career was boosted by regular appearances as a performer and guest host on Countdown, a 1974-1987 TV series for Australia's national broadcaster ABC. Besides "Love Is in the Air", Young had top ten chart success in Germany and the Netherlands with "Standing in the Rain" and four other top ten hits in South Africa, including No. 1 hits with "I Hate the Music" in 1976 and "Yesterday's Hero" in 1975.On 27 August 2009, Young was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame. But to Ian 'Molly' Meldrum and thousands of fans, he was known by his special nickname, Squeak. Peace out.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

RIP the great singer/songwriter Roger Whittacker today. Durham Town and The Last Farewell are among this 50 million record-selling crooner's greatest hits. He sang in English, German, and Kiswahili, having been born and raised in Kenya. You'd love his iconic baritone voice and guitar playing.

[@lorrainethomson9735]

The song was written by George Young (Angus and Malcolm young AC/DC older brother )and Harry Vanda from the Easybeats

[@iainsmith2434]

Isn’t JPY a cousin to George, Angus and Malcolm Young?

[@paulg2216]

yes @@iainsmith2434

[@beckiramsey9561]

Did not know this!❤❤

[@knutfarbu984]

Yes, Easybeats, and don’t forget Flash and the Pan from late 70,s and 80,s👍

[@kevinmcgeown9727]

@iainsmith2434 no he isn't a cousin but for some reason he was mentioned to be the singer for AC/DC not sure if it was before or after BonScott

[@bigs1546]

JPY big time in Australia at the time !! Used in "Strictly Ballroom" movie because this song was used so often for the Latin Dance 'Samba' it was also used at the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics. This song is just an Aussie classic.

[@kristiedale3393]

Love Strictly Ballroom!!! The soundtrack is amazing. They should give the movie a chance too. It's a gem!!!

[@jaccilowe3842]

Another of our great Aussies who started life in Scotland!

[@IMB322]

I love this song, i loved it then and i love it now Thank you for playing it

[@carokat1111]

Please watch the Aussie film 'Strictly Ballroom', which used this song so brilliantly. It is just delightful.

[@vespoint]

I came to the comments to say the same thing!!!

[@kellypierce81]

I second the motion!!

[@catherinebent7307]

And Muriel's wedding. Think A & J would LOVE the soundtrack 😂

[@fayesouthall6604]

Fantastic film.

[@juliemartin4267]

I second that. It’s definitely time for some Aussie movie reactions so obviously Strictly Ballroom and of course Muriel’s Wedding

[@franksparn9354]

Thousands of people fell in love with this song.♥Greetings from Germany.

[@magneto7930]

One of the best feel-good songs of the 70s!

[@thomasconlee4939]

This is the good side of Disco...when I was working in radio, and we had to play this stuff, my line was "what happens when a volcano erupts?" Lava's in the air! Morning radio back then was one dad joke after the other...but I HAD FUN!

[@justinstone1169]

He also sang "Yesterday's hero" and "I hate the music"

[@Shellgrit]

John Paul Young known also as "JPY" or nickname "Squeak" is an Australian singer. His other hits were "Yesterday's Hero", "Standing in the Rain", "Keep on Smilin'", "Pasadena" and "The Love Game".

[@covenben]

loved skating to this at the roller drome in Pico Rivera California Disco Tuesday 1978 what a great time to be alive.

[@jamesmorgan4121]

Warms this old Aussies heart to see JPY and the “Rage” symbol at the bottom of the screen. Love it.

[@eviekelpie1]

I know right? My heart skipped when I saw it. After all, I grew up watching JPY on Countdown

[@jamesmorgan4121]

@@eviekelpie1 yep, so did I and I thought OMG they are doing JPY

[@kimcutts6153]

Another one of my favourite songs from back in the day. Awwww, i do miss those days. 🕺💃🎼🎙❤💙

[@CurtdWar]

Certified Legend! My favourite JPY anecdote is when his management arranged a big meeting with USA execs and he was a no show. His manager asked what happened and he responded " The fish were biting, So dad and I went fishing instead". LEGEND!!

[@eviekelpie1]

Oh yes! He lives 20 minutes from me on the beautiful Lake Macquarie NSW Australia. He does go fishing all the time nowadays

[@Carlyn88413]

This song brings me to the wonderful Strictly Ballroom movie every time. Was listening to it this morning on my mellow music playlist.

[@Flowerchick1967-tq1vn]

Oh WOW! Haven’t heard this in ages!!! 🤗🔥 Gotta love the 70’s!!!

[@bjdefilippo447]

Absolutely!

[@williamthompson-xm3dy]

No pay no play

[@ronfoskey2417]

In NOLA, if this is played in ANY bar, everytime he says "Love is in the Air" in the chorus, cocktail napkins are flung into the air. Wonderful.

[@jodyjackson5475]

Love that!!❤. So fun 😊

[@julesa35]

Omg please add Strictly Ballroom to your movie watchlist. It’s one of my favorites! Love this song!

[@Keykey74]

Was just about to comment the same! This song always reminds me of that movie!

[@bigs1546]

I thought they had done it but checked and no .....please react Amber will loooove this movie ♥

[@xtainsrevil1812]

Agreed a wonderful film.

[@wangofree]

Yes, this song will always mean Strictly Ballroom to me!

[@laurellane1721]

Now I've got to go and watch the last fifteen minutes of that movie!

[@shelq3814]

OMG another great memory from when I was little! This was one of my best faves ever, next to Get Down by Gilbert O'Sullivan, The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace, and Candida by Tony Orlando and Dawn!

[@bigs1546]

Now that is a trip down memory lane !!

[@jambrunelda]

Whoa! Tony Orlando & Dawn!! I wish they would react to them!!! 🥰😍❤️

[@yorumsfield556]

yesterday's hero is his best in my opinion. Cheers!

[@BillGraper]

I didn't request this one, but I've been waiting for it. This is another one of those unique songs from my era.

[@csharporbflat2006]

So glad to see so many mentions of the movie “Strictly Ballroom” that this was in! What a wonderful movie. You guys should watch it. It has romance, comedy and competitive sport as the theme.

[@nightfangs2910]

Such incredible happy music that came out of the 70s 🥰🥰 this is the kind of music we sooo need today

[@janelletwiner4289]

This is a terrific song by this amazing Aussie singer. Remixed for a movie you must watch called Strictly Ballroom that was produced by a ranted producer Baz Luhrmann who also did the movie Moulin Rouge.

[@eviekelpie1]

Let's not forget the Elvis movie

[@wesleybeck9413]

Yes, Strictly Ballroom!!!!!

[@alanblackett036]

He's not a aussie lol

[@janelletwiner4289]

@@alanblackett036 he made his music in Australia. We call the likes of Russel Crowe and Crowded House Aussies. Same situation.

[@alanblackett036]

@@janelletwiner4289 the same with acdc, bee gees and olivia newton john all immigrants from the Uk.

[@richardpedrazine731]

Great reaction, love this song! But I've got an artist and genre you've never reacted to...Glenn Miller & his Orchestra...swing music...Chattanooga Choo Choo and In The Mood. You will not be disappointed, i promise!!

[@trainsMA]

i love the 40s, 50s, 70s, 80s and especially rock and heavy metal music :)

[@shadsullivan7817]

When I was just a kid, my parents would put us to bed, then sit in their bed and listen to the radio. I remember this song on many occasions, and I grew to love these old songs. When I hear this song, it brings me back to 1980, or 1981 when I was 5 or 6, and listening to my parents radio in the next room. My parents would actually smoke in their bedroom! Now that is unheard of, but back then, it was not so unusual. I can still remember feeling comfort in the smell of smoke from my parents bedroom. My dad would walk passed the doorway, and motion for me to close my eyes, and my mom would come sit on my bed, and look at me with her ocean blue eyes, and ask "Why aren't you sleeping baby boy?" It blows my mind that my parents were the ages of only 30 and 27 back then. They were so young! I love old music so much!!! If an old car is in front of me in traffic, and I smell the exhaust, that takes me back. I miss those times!

[@samueltabo3390]

Love this from 1978 He's from Australia. Such a feel good song and yes it came out during the height of disco, kinda a disco hybrid

[@mightyV444]

Yes, I've known this song for 45 years but only found out this year that he's Australian 😊

[@johnreilly9452]

He actually hails from my home town Glasgow in Scotland, but moved to Oz when he was young ,so he's really a Scozzie 😊😅

[@mightyV444]

@@johnreilly9452 - Like AC/DC! 😀

[@redoz9768]

JPY (As he was known in Australia) did a bunch of these Vanda & Young songs with a very similar dance beat and production, and they all did very well in the charts, despite being virtually all the same. It's funny that the older brother of the AC/DC guitarists, who produced their first albums, evolved into doing disco.

[@iraidaacevedo3723]

Beautiful song♥️🎼👏🏻brings back lovely memories🌷Thanks for reaction ✌️

[@truckrboat]

Definitely a disco song, written specifically for the German dance club market and became a world wide hit. Was played during multiple Olympic Games opening or closing ceremonies

[@davidkoplitz1969]

Yes ! Fantastic song at the Olympic ceremony ❤

[@notanotherenigma7759]

John Paul Young (who's nickname was Squeek) had a string of hits in the 70s, It's A Long Way To Pasadena, Yesterday's Hero, I Hate the Music to name a few. They were all written by Vanda and Young (George Young was Angus Young's brother). They were good pop songs. Then Vanda and Young took a little detour into disco, giving JPY a great song call Standing In The Rain. Love Is In The Air followed, and it had a very similar beat. This song is remembered for Strictly Ballroom, but I prefer Standing In The Rain.

[@robertcarter3768]

Yet another song that PACKED the dance floor back in the day! You guys need to watch STRICTLY BALLROOM where this song in the big finale!!!!

[@Broadcastvehicles]

John Paul Young did a great version of his worldwide hit at the closing ceremony of the Sidney Olympic Games in 2000.

[@TheDizzydiana]

loved it.

[@priestpega]

This classic song became the climatic song of the excellent (but sadly mostly undiscovered by mass audiences) 1993 feel good dance film "Strictly Ballroom" starring real life ballroom champion Paul Mercurio who graduated as a good actor here. I will always associate this song to that film.

[@aarongoldstein7614]

Two things. First, “Love is in The Air” was a hit in Canada for Martin Stevens, a Francophone artist who sang the song phonetically in English. Sadly, Stevens passed away earlier this year at the age of 69. Second, as others have noted, this was written by Harry Vanda & George Young who were members of The Easybeats. You must check out “Friday On My Mind” which as about as far removed from “Love is In The Air” as you can get. Other great Easybeats songs are “Falling Off The Edge Of The World” and “Gonna Have a Good Time Tonight”.

[@kathalinehansen7078]

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[@racheltrezise1132]

Another great one of their songs is "Sorry"

[@peterbreughel4440]

John Paul Young recorded the song first, but Martin Stevens heard John Paul Young's demo and released his version in Canada before JPY. Vanda and Young wrote a string of hits for JPY of which this is one.

[@sheikythi]

George Young was the older brother of Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC. That band's music is as far from Love Is In The Air as you can get!

[@peterbreughel4440]

@@sheikythi The Young family had a huge impact on Australian music in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

I used to go to clubs in New Orleans in which they'd play this (even years after it was current) and during the chorus, all the bartenders and patrons would throw huge stacks of napkins into the air... and they'd float down like snow. Kind of a magical shared experience. 🪩 #RobSquadReactions #JohnPaulYoung #LoveIsInTheAir

[@peterwalsh2470]

another banger from John Paul Young is "Yesterday's hero", a song seemingly about a musician who used to be famous. "take a look at me, I'm yesterday's hero". the song is up tempo despite the lyrics. I guess it's the destiny of most people who were famous at some point in their lives.

[@MachiavellianWomble]

Yeah g'day, WOW, we finally got Squeak with another Harry and George creation, and Harry and George were part of the Easybeats (60s) and they ended up producing a pop of Australian lot of music in the 70s. A note for Jay, George was the older brother to Angus and Malcolm of ACDC he even produced their very early stuff. Harry and George along with working with Squeak, were their own band of 'Flash and the Pan '. See you round like a rissole.

[@pdoll96]

Hearing this brought me right back to my early childhood. Grew up hearing these tender songs about love and relationships. Glad you 2 enjoyed it.

[@michaelevans1193]

Amber’s saying that she is hilarious reminds me of what I tell my wife and son all the time: I talk to myself because sometimes I need to have an intelligent conversation.

[@beckiramsey9561]

For me it’s different, I talk to myself a little quiet and my husband can’t hear me, so he says ‘what?’ I say I was talking to myself and he says, ‘well can you do it in your head ‘so I can’t hear you?’🤣🤣🤣

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Never tired of hearing this, he still performs it with a band, it makes everyone just dance and smile! He's performed it on tv shows and on Dancing With The Stars, and he really drew new fans on the movie Strictly Ballroom! I recommend his Yesterdays Hero! 😍👍

[@flodee8561]

I haven't heard this song in a long time. It still sounds good to this day!

[@anthonyjames4648]

Such a CLASSIC!

[@babyboomerinc]

Australian hearthrob in his day

[@paxvitae]

Loved when he played this live at the closing ceremonies last time Australia hosted the Olympics. Everyone was happy dancing to this

[@thomascleo]

It was huge in Sweden at Discos in Stockholm,,,,,,,,,LOVE FROM SWEDEN❤❤❤

[@stevenmather6276]

Yes, very much a disco song and hugely popular - especially in Germany (weirdly) As others have mentioned, it was written by two of the members of " The Easybeats" an enormously popular Aussie group from back in the 60s, who sounded every bit as good as The (early) Beatles. I strongly urge you to check out The Easybeats song "Friday on my Mind". I'm sure you'll dig it !

[@giorgiopolloni7936]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful pure disco songs of all time, it really packed the dance floors back in the great old days!

[@deadkodo]

As an Aussie growing up at this time this song was HUGE.

[@darylmckay]

John Paul Young's song has been a massive favourite of mine since I was a little kid, thanks for the reaction video 😊

[@vinsgraphics]

Another of his with a great vibe, “Standing In The Rain.” 🇦🇺

[@maiden-eq4uv]

When this song was playing on the radio I was 10 years old but already realized what an awesome song this was and still is. I too have always enjoyed the heavy bass line in the song that you mentioned.

[@lordenjon]

An extended version of this was played at the Sydney 2000 Olympics closing ceremony and the stadium erupted

[@Jessica_Roth]

I was like "do I know this?" because I didn't recognize the artist's name. Then they played it and I was like "OOOOH, THIS!" Lol.

[@matthewthomas7418]

It was featured heavily in the Australian film 'Strictly Ballroom' from the early 90s, you have to feature that in your film reviews. Also Muriels Wedding & Priscilla,Queen of the Desert. Great 90s Aussie films 🙂

[@darkjudge8786]

Rage was THE music program in Australia from the 70s to 90s. Nostalgia to see that icon.

[@yurilemming4130]

Written by Vander & Young the boys of AC/DC fame, how brilliant.

[@jgsheehan8810]

I saw JPY doing the Vanda & Young Songbook just before Covid lockdown - he was great. He still has his voice.

[@ruthclothier7320]

I remember girls a few years older than me tearing his clothes off. One that really shocked my young self, while he was preforming live on Count Down a girl reached up to touch the front of his pants! I nearly died from embarrassment. Yesterday's Hero is my favourite JPY song. Please do that one next.

[@amandabyrd9349]

The whole song seems to build like someone’s love for another. I love this song so much and it makes me big smile!

[@aussiepie4865]

JPY another great Aussie

[@julieholland9639]

Oh what a flash back for me as an Aussie teen of the 1970s. JPY was huge along with sherbet and skyhooks here. Great aussie acts you should check out. I saw him live a few times

[@spedboy1966]

Harriesbest Reactions Channel did a song reaction of Howzat. It was brilliant.

[@eviekelpie1]

So did I. Countdown every Sunday

[@jeanstrickland2445]

He’s so young in this video, great choice guy’s ❤

[@tinacook6225]

You would love the movie this song is in. Australian production it's very quirky, very sweet, and humorous. Strictly Ballroom.

[@marcelotto6825]

This was a huge hit in South Africa, My teenage self loved it and even my mother loved it to the extent that she bought the LP for herself.

[@eviekelpie1]

Yes it's one of our Aussies most memorable song

[@scottvanhille5688]

This was fun to hear again, it's been a while since I last heard it. Good upbeat innocent soothing song to play anytime of the day.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Yesterdays Hero was also a massive hit by John Paul Young that was written by Vanda & Young.

[@byron8304]

JPY is one of my favorite artists. There is a song called "I Hate the Music". The clip is filmed on a barge in Sydney Harbour beside the Harbour Bridge, in the late 70's. It's an open-air concert with the crowd on the foreshore. If you want a feel-good song this is it, despite the title.

[@christinezubia6004]

To see people dancing couples in the disco was unforgettable! I lived it! ❤

[@IBETWECANGET]

Wow. Strictly Ballroom...memories...and what a handsome guy!

[@Azriel1066]

I love that John Paul Young still performs this most years at the New Years Eve party in Sydney. It always makes for a great song to put you in the mood for that countdown and the fireworks.

[@Markogleby]

One of my favourite songs from the summer of 1979!!!

[@laughinggravyuk]

Jay - that wasnt just the bass making that "heavy" sound - that was a Clavinette/Clavichord layered on top of the bass. Think "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder. Thats what gives the lower registers that crunchy "wah wah" effect.

[@carolstrathern8340]

This was not a valentines day thing this was SUMMER song, it was everywhere you went. Wonderful happy days ❤😊 xxx

[@jerihalter1339]

I remember hearing this on the radio when I was a teen. I love it to this day.

[@Earcandy73]

This was a huge hit all over the world! So many beautiful memories of 1978! Even though he grew up in Australia, he was born in my home country of Scotland 🥰

[@stevecrocker6904]

a disproportionate number of our great music artists of the 60s/70s were born in the British Isles and grew up here from a young age. We had essentially British (and American) music tastes with a distinct Aussie flavour

[@paulmargett9360]

This was his only UK hit (#5 1977), but it is considered a classic. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@DBCuzitis]

What a happy little gem for me to remember again. Thank you! One of the things that make your channel a must watch - rediscovering golden songs from the past.

[@trevorworthey1420]

Oh, it was most definitely Disco. And unashamedly so.

[@Diane-ft5zj]

John Paul Young, a Scottish born Aussie, who was very popular in the 70's here in Australia and also a bit of a heart throb. Check out his other songs, '" I hate the music" and " Yesterdays Hero " etc.

[@waynekasmar4401]

And what was his nickname?

[@racheltrezise1132]

Another great one is "You left me standin' in the rain".

[@michaelnascimben4754]

Squeak

[@helindove2237]

This is indeed a feel-good song. It's a classic! When you hear an instrumental version of it, everyone spontaneously starts singing the lyrics. For another feel-good song written by the same writers, check out "Friday On My Mind" by The Easybeats. Watch the black and white video so you can see George Young and Harry Vanda for yourself.

[@26shedan]

haven't heard this since I was a teenager. Great reaction.

[@willfromyadkinville]

it was just different back then! lots of people took there "BOOM BOXES" everywhere and listened to a lot of different radio stations AM or FM! top 40 music was insaine!

[@MrSteveLoucks]

I so love this song and am thrilled you’ve reacted to it. Amber, you are correct that this was played at discos, and it has been an enduring feel good dance classic ever since.

[@michaelparsons5299]

I love the version when JPY is older and he sings it as part of the "Strictly Ballroom" soundtrack. But, he is so young here. It makes me feel very old. LOL 😁

[@bigs1546]

I just added a comment and called him JPY as well - guess it lets people know we are older ........... who cares we had some of the best music around - grew up with stuff like this plus Bubble Gum music and of course have always had Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, David Bowie, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Who, etc. on into our classic pub rock with Cold Chisel all the way thru to Barnsey's Soul Deep albums ........... and so many more local bands. How many people remember that 'The Cockroaches' reformed into 'The Wiggles' ??

[@michaelparsons5299]

Yes indeed my friend 😂@@bigs1546

[@aussiekat6379]

JPY was huge in the 70s and 80s he a Aussie legend. still singing today hasn’t lost his voice. Have all he albums from back then, He’s hits are Yesterday’s Hero , I hate the music, I wanna do it with you, Keep on Smiling , Where the Action, Here We Go, Pasadena, Love Game, Love is in the Air, Standing in the rain & Ragtime Band to name a few.. please continue doing more reactions to JPY you want be sorry you did. 🧐🥰🇦🇺

[@sweetwilly]

My sister Ruth was obsessed by ‘Sqeak’. Great song. 🇦🇺

[@ines_uk]

So strange, but this song was on my mind right before I saw you posted this reaction! It’s one of those songs that sometimes pops on my mind for no reason 😀 It’s so catchy.

[@garydunn5797]

I forgot about this song. It was quite popular on the dance floor in the Disco Era.

[@milkspan2604]

finest unique pop-funk..... an amazing good-feel dance song

[@nickyd6457]

At first, I though “Shrek!” Then realised it’s from Strictly Ballroom, a great Aussie movie.

[@originalwoolydragon8387]

Have y'all watched the movie, "Strictly Ballroom" yet? This song is part of the soundtrack.

[@StatsJedi]

Catchy and upbeat, 1978, 45 years ago. Thanks.

[@MarkHitchen-dd5xv]

Hi Guys, so many Aussie songs and groups for you to react to, Skyhooks, living in the 70s, Hoodoo Gurus, Mental as anything, it's a Pandora's box of hits

[@scottyg3406]

This song is a supporter favorite of my family team Dundee United in Scotland and it hearing 20k singing this together at a Scottish Cup final has been a life highlife!!

[@scottyg3406]

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!! 🎶 la la la la la la LOVE IS IN THE AIR!! 🎶 la la la la la la

[@martymccoy6475]

I hadn't heard or thought of this song in forever. I do enjoy listening to you two find the old gem's. Thank You

[@MRoyClark]

Jay: That wasn't an electric bass, buddy. It was a Clavichord. It's a keyboard instrument most famously used in the intro of "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder. And that wasn't brass/horns, right afterwards. It was just a brief flourish of rhythm guitar. The song doesn't have any brass instruments, just a full string section (violins, violas, cellos, double bass), piano, Clavichord, guitars, bass, and drums/percussion. Amber: This **is** a Disco beat, though the song was also an Adult Contemporary/Soft Rock crossover. JPY was a major star in Australia, but he wasn't a strictly Disco artist, and this was his only major international hit hit. It was definitely arranged in a Disco style, with it's "four-on-the-floor" beat, the swooping string section, the thumping electric bass, and the funky flourishes like the above-referenced Clavichord.

[@darkjudge8786]

Nailed it. Only Aussies get this song. Fucking Strictly Come Dancing turned it into a cliche