Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It for the Boy REACTION!

[@kilgh]

Love this song because it was the only positive song I remember about men growing up! Was so happy and different.

[@user-zk1ic1gb5i]

how many people emulated the learning to dance scene from Footloose(the original, not the remake)?

[@ericchurch9835]

hey give the remake some credit they used this version in the scene of the remake too and they used jana kramer's version in the end credits,

[@marcmacaluso2795]

Feel The Power of 80's Optimism!! You can't resist!

[@amandadenney6482]

Love this song! There are so many good songs from the 80's movies. This is from "Footloose" where Ren is teaching his friend to dance.

[@bradleevanravenswaay1761]

So the little dancing boy is Aaron Lohr, known for his roles in the 1992 liveaction Disney movie Newsies and the two Mighty ducks sequels as well as the singing voice for Max in the Goofy Movie. He is currently married to Idina Menzel, aka Elsa from Frozen, Elphaba from Wicked, and Maureen from RENT

[@robinqueen2311]

From the movie "Footloose"

[@ashleydowney1222]

Yep. It was on the soundtrack. This song was written for the movie.

[@davidhunt3689]

Had the Soundtrack Cassette

[@dragonheartandsoul]

And that scene was as fun as this music video!

[@newgrl]

@@davidhunt3689 Didn't everyone? :):)

[@michaelevans1193]

First, this song is definitely relationship goals. Second, in 1984 (when the movie came out) they were starting to diagnose ADHD, but most educators thought it was a bogus diagnosis making excuses for undisciplined children. It took about another 10 years for a majority of educators to take it seriously.

[@ashleydowney1222]

I didn't realize that. I was diagnosed in 1995 when I was 3.

[@FirstNameLastName-wt5to]

ADHD is BS. There’s nothing wrong with these kids. Its the schools that are the problem. So sad you’ve been made to believe there’s something wrong with you.

[@charlesdotson4766]

Wow,, I love your reaction to Deniece Williams's "Lets hear it for the boy"! She is probably my favorite RB/pop female singer. Her song catalogue is extraordinary and include big hits like Free, Silly, It's gonna take a miracle, Black Butterfly, Cause you Love me baby, Babys my love all for you, etc. She is now 70 years old, looks great,,and still sings and tours regularly.

[@crystalmorris215]

I've always loved how diverse all of the dancers/actors in this video were. Especially back then. 🖤

[@andreamartinez6929]

Love love love this song its one of those feel good songs that as soon as it comes on u have to stop what you are doing turn this up and dance and sing

[@violetclover1224]

I can't believe that little boy is married to Idina Menzel now O_O

[@cyberwolf_1013]

Never seen the official video but I love the scenes in Footloose.

[@JohnSmith-zr1pi]

What you see here ladies and gentlemen is Deniece Williams at her peak. She sang and sold the hell out of this song in an era that will never be again blessed to be a eighties baby!!

[@melissaw4572]

trips down memory lane for the win!

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

Yay for Dennise Williams out of my home town.

[@andreamartinez6929]

Please react to the Movie Footloose the Original with Kevin Bacon not that other one

[@estills4768]

Yes!!

[@the1ladytammy]

This was bomb at the skating rink. 😉

[@MrsHippyfreak]

UGH!! You really make me feel old!! This one was on the radio when I was in elementary school!! Make sure to check out the club remix for this. Not all remixes are equal but that one is pretty good.

[@13bonnie13]

Lol and you make me feel old because I was in my twenties when this came out.

[@ashemobaby]

One of my favorite movies is footloose and the first time I saw it I became obsessed with this song. 😂

[@toeknee713]

Loving all the 80s videos.

[@neptuneniq]

the little kid is one of the bash brothers from Mighty Ducks lol

[@cherylwaite3255]

More fun 80's thanks Billy

[@candwill]

Footloose has a great soundtrack :)

[@heatherrhoads8831]

The Footloose soundtrack was 🔥🔥🔥!

[@ashleydowney1222]

I love this song. I don't think that I have heard any of her other songs. I love Footloose.

[@blackkatt777]

She does a classic duet with Iconic crooner Johnny Mathis "Too much. Too little. Too late." That's beautiful. Her song "Black Butterfly" is very inspiring. She has a whistle note range that could give Mariah a go around, too.

[@ailouros6669]

Deniece Williams and Johnny Mathis also did 'Without Us'! You will recognise it as the theme song for a certain sitcom when you check it out. :)

[@tiffylove36]

Dang!! Reliving my teens yrs the last couple days! Lol

[@billyb8231]

6:25 when he said ohh aehh I started dieing laughing 🤣😂

[@alishagrossman4080]

This is from the movie Footloose. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a must! Back in the day, when we were bad (in elementary school) we would have to write out what we did 100 times. So dumb! Lol

[@jameschio756]

Spot on. Now you allowed grey to be added to my hair & beard. Thanks. 😉😂

[@Kristijan94]

I remember the first time I heard this song in movie License to drive. 🤙

[@jonathancampbell113]

It from the original 1984 footloose movie.

[@BardOfAndromeda]

Haha that little boy is probably in his mid-40s by now :)

[@kane7475]

Awww classic

[@acrisaevum195]

ya know, i honestly didn't know this song had a video, in fact. i think i remember looking this song up and always coming across footloose video, so guess i always thought an official video didn't exist

[@JohnSmith-zr1pi]

Toward the end she says “pull yourself together”! It said very fast but I caught it.

[@singerkgreen]

I don't even remember when I commented about this, but am glad to see you react to it...good song and we need more music like that today...Men in our world need built up and not broken down. I've heard this song tons of times but this is my first time seeing the video...kind of creepy.

[@bobbierobinson6269]

I always saw Denise as a beautiful lady. She just seemed so sweet...And she had a wonderful voice. I was so jealous as a teen because I wanted to be all of that.

[@labchic97]

2 of my favorite songs by Deniece Williams is "silly" and "Black Butterfly" you should react to that one pretty please for one of your og's 😁

[@sherriparra6751]

Haven’t heard this song in years,so good 🔥🎶🎧👌🏼👩🏼‍🦳❤️

[@amandathomas2827]

The little boy is the actor that plays Dean Portman in the mighty ducks 2

[@1984msmocha]

you should react to her song "silly" i love Deniece Williams i grew up listening to her music

[@rtm27]

My mom's favorite singer from Gary, Indiana

[@kimwatchesstuff]

Two movie songs back-to-back. Maybe you should watch the original footloose over on Billy binges. You'll definitely get your fill of eighties music.

[@reshaud81]

Deniece Williams songs to react to: Free, Black Butterfly, Silly!

[@labchic97]

Yessss! 2 of her greatest I think!

[@MrJnx713]

Her duet with Johnny Mathis....Too Much Too Little Too Late

[@MrJnx713]

Cause You Love Me.....how could I forget that

[@bmils7799]

Skating rink days after we seen Footloose!! That's all!

[@RTDavis0503]

She is beautiful.

[@blingwithconfidence]

Billy,You are so adorable,an i love this song too! hehe

[@vecarter569]

One of my fave singers. She also has a son who is a music producer, Jazze Pha ( who produced Ciara's biggest hits).

[@rapa2265]

Jazze Pha's mother is Denise Williams who is also a singer, but Deniece Williams of "Let's Hear it for the Bay" the R&B/Pop singer is not his mother.

[@vecarter569]

@@rapa2265 Thank you for the correction. You are right...two different singers and 2 different spellings. ❤

[@jeanniedeluca1385]

Feel free to let me know, so I can tell you I dont care...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 u crack me up

[@rxgirl9609]

U r so extra! Makes me laugh😄😂

[@mztweety1374]

Awww I love her! My favorite song by her is "Waiting" it's gorgeous! Quiet as its kept I love every version of Waiting hers, Johnny Gill, Jodeci...except Prince's. Go figure...

[@charlesdotson4766]

Yes, her song "Waiting" is on the Niecy album which also includes "Its gonna take a miracle". Waiting really captures the longing, anticipation,,and angst of waiting on the person you're in love with, but you sense they dont really care about you.

[@irenecoleman8375]

Footloose song. Recommend the movie. ✌

[@emilybailey9605]

Monopoly man 😂😂😂😂

[@lawrencecarr4973]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erinkelly1234]

nice choice of song can u do beautifully broken by plumb

[@george217]

Last I heard (pre-covid) she's touring with Dionne Warwick and Peabo Bryson...

[@stephanielittle1445]

Billy, I love to watch your reactions. I would like to see your reaction to the following: Diggy Diggy Hole by Yogs Cast, Cover of the Rolling Stone by Dr Hook, Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road by Loudin Wainwright III, You're the Voice by John Farnham, I was only 19 by Redgum, Brand New Key by Melanie, Bill the Cat by John Williamson, How to Make Gravy by Paul Kelly, and The lunatics have taken over the Asylum by Fun Boy Three. I could go on and on as I am a huge music lover.

[@WildCat.JJD3]

Could you react to To A Sleeping Beauty by Jimmy Dean and Vietnam Deck of Cards by Red Sovine please and thank you

[@kevinarmstrong9034]

Billy could you please react to If Today Is Your Last Day by Nickelback. It has a very philosophical and life meaning in the lyrics and id like your opinion on it.

[@MountainMan.]

Sometimes it's best just to let the song play out and forget about that pause button. Check that, every time.

[@hunterwilliams3916]

billy can you do a reaction to pass me the ammo by moonshine bandits today

[@terrigaines1812]

Ms. Williams is STILL a pretty lady.

[@andreamartinez6929]

Lol by now Denise Williams is probably someones Grandma or Auntie

[@floydshady2]

You should watch the 1980s footloose if u have not

[@kimberlygarcia7764]

if you liked this song then react to some girls do sawyer brown you loved it trust

[@dannyterry1744]

U a buffalo fan

[@zandertatum5228]

can you react to some yungblud

[@1976PartyBoy]

BillyYSC- I-GENERALLY-LIKE your 'REACTIONS', BUT, in THIS CASE, if you'd done your 'HOMEWORK', you'd have KNOWN that- THIS was the 'THEME SONG' of the movie- 'FOOTLOOSE', & because of THAT, THIS movie was the 'Driving Force' of the-'BREAK DANCING 'CRAZE'. It has BIG NAME ACTORS, & a GREAT Plot. After THIS MOVIE, 'I' went STRAIGHT to the theater & saw- 'BREAKIN' '. I-THINK that the 'Theme Song' to THAT movie was done by-'Chaka Khan', a good movie, in it's own right- Not so many- Big Name actors, & decent plot.

[@lynnbarns8051]

What are you, the Footloose police?

[@1976PartyBoy]

@@lynnbarns8051 This is an- A,B,C- 'Conversation' between-A=ME, B= Billy , C= Due Respect....'C' your Way OUT...;-)

[@aquaman22]

Actually it is you who should do your homework. ‘Footloose’ by Kenny Loggins is the ‘theme song’. ‘Let’s Hear it for the Boy’ was appeared alongside of the title track on the soundtrack.

[@1976PartyBoy]

9@@aquaman22 I stand, corrected. I - CAN be WRONG- From time-to-time ( it's rare, but it happens, lol) Thx for-'Setting me str8.

[@lolakelley5633]

Check out Brenda K Star

[@davidellis7786]

Oh no! My worse song of all time! I hate this song

[@lawrencecarr4973]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reubencrummy7024]

There is always one person in the bunch.

[@davidellis7786]

@@reubencrummy7024 that would be me 😀