Eddie Money & Ronnie Spector - Take Me Home Tonight (Live) | REACTION

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[@myownchannel247]

it's obviously from the David Letterman show

[@cjm-jr9xk]

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[@1SFOD]

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[@ccampbell7214]

The song Trinidad by Eddie money is kind of interesting It's kind of a little bit reggae..

[@guestuser2373]

When he sang "just like Ronnie sang" he's talking about "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes. That would be cool to react to if you haven't yet.

[@darknagaadventures7884]

Ronnie's breakaway from Phil Spektor was on par with Tina's breakaway from Ike. This was her come back after a lot of recovery.

[@darknagaadventures7884]

And it was an absolute delight to see her back rocking.

[@MrFloppy131]

Spector not Spektor

[@marinamartinez6886]

You can tell she was a spitfire and loved performing. ❤

[@cherylreichardt]

They are both not with us. Eddie was an incredible performer and to add Ronnie's iconic Be My Baby to the song was brilliant! This was a very energetic performance by Eddie! RIP to them !

[@Caperhere]

@@youllis Pretty sad.Sorry.

[@youllis]

@@Caperhere we know you are but what am I?

[@jaysinger535]

It was a great song. RIP to both of them.

[@KK-ex5zu]

RIP Eddie and Ronnie, both were legends this is a timeless song!!!!!!!!

[@gotham61]

The keyboard player is a legend, the great Paul Shaffer. He was the band leader for the Letterman show, here with Sid McGinnis on guitar, Will Lee on bass, Anton Fig on drums and David Sanborn on sax. Shaffer is well known for his fairly campy style and crazy clothes.

[@chicochi3]

David Sanborn is one of the greatest saxophone players ever.

[@caperboy1169]

It was on a Letterman episode

[@aarongoldstein7614]

Paul Shaffer is from my hometown in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

[@markallen6458]

I always liked watching Sid play guitar on the Letterman show

[@joebalusikiii5811]

Sid, Will & Anton are world class musicians.

[@klr4729]

Love to see Ronnie having fun, what a sweetheart. She will always be our Baby! RIP Ronnie!

[@seanstoutgamer]

Love this song, Rip Eddie and Ronnie Spector ♥️🙌🙏💯

[@dawnrobbins5877]

Ronnie never lost it! The voice, the moves, the passion stayed with her. ❤️

[@blancahoward4477]

Eddie Money has some great songs we lost some great musicians way to early 😢

[@violettompkins206]

I love the video of this song. Where Ronnie comes walking/ dancing up..

[@mdanam]

I have such fond memories of this song for so many reasons. I'm 60 years old and I remember Eddie's first LP being one of the first 10 albums I ever bought in my life(I was in high school). I also remember being one of the millions who had a crush on Ronnie since the first time they saw her. I was thrilled when this collaboration happened. I live in NYC and the big rock station wnew-fm was featuring Eddie Money is the headliner at their New Year's Eve concert which I had tickets to. And the whole time I was driving there I asked my wife, I wonder if Ronnie Spector is going to show up for that song? And you know what, she did! It was awesome

[@mclovin6268]

RIP Eddie and Ronnie. Great music never dies.👍🏻🙏🎵🔥

[@ollietsb1704]

Oh yes... the years of well-dressed Robert Palmer, Huey Lewis & The News, Hall & Oates... mens' shops loved those years, selling nice suits and ties galore...

[@markoconnor995]

Lol. So right. All kinds of suits and jackets. Until the new millinia, fashion ran on 20 year retro cycle, so the 70's imitated the 50's, the 80's imitated the 60's and so on.

[@milehighgambler]

Hall and Oates are great. I was born in 93, but feel like I should've been a part of the 80s

[@ghfantexas6848]

The Ronettes sang “Be My Baby” which is what Eddie Money is referring to. So you need to react to Ronnie Spector singing “Be My Baby.”

[@LG-kx8xl]

Thanks for showing this. They were both great artists. I'm glad they left us a part of themselves. Love this song!!!❤R.I.P to Both of them.❤ Piano player Paul Schaffer of David Letterman loves Ronnie from when she was in the Ronettes. Yes, she's in the video too!

[@sinenominecc]

The lettermen house band was one of the great late night bands, and bands in general. The music director, keyboardist, and the lead singer was Paul Shaffer, a wildly talented musician, and the co-writer of "It's Raining Men." Seeing these two perform brings a tear to my eye. #GoneTooSoon.

[@ginalolajupiter2942]

Letterman always booked the musicians that he loved and respected. I always looked forward to his musical guests. Paul Schaeffer is a legend in the music industry. Thanks for this one!

[@kbusby4824]

RIP to both of these legends. Great song!! She is in the original video.

[@itsme-rt7nz]

The whole point of the song is a reference to the Ronettes' hit "Be My Baby", where Ronnie Spector sings "Be by little baby, oh, oh, oh, oh". That's why Eddie Money's lyrics are "Just like Ronnie sang...", and then Ronnie pipes in with "be my little baby". And then Paul Shaffer (on the piano) does the move that Jamel is laughing at, which is taking us back to the sound of the 60s. The whole thing is brilliant.

[@KoreyAusTex]

Yeah

[@NyMyers64]

The effort to get her to sing on this track led to her releasing an album of her own called "Unfinished Business" after being out of music for years. The single "Who Can Sleep" from that album featured Eddie Money.

[@jbrat122]

This song reminds me of my lil cuz. He would sing this song as we was on job sites out of nowhere and I’d sing the Ronnie part lol it would drive the rest of the crew crazy. Rest In Peace Matty B

[@rich1223]

RIP Ronnie! A true New Yorker!And Eddie another NY legend!!

[@derwoodbowen5954]

They clearly were having fun. Paul Schaefer on the keys and the whole band having fun.

[@ronaldsabourin8835]

I thought that looked like Paul Schaefer from Letterman!

[@melissagerber7231]

Schaefer is with the E Street Band.

[@MKBurg2022]

my man has all that music on his walls and didn't know the legend Paul? Weird.

[@dannyd1572]

Eddie sounds great here. Ronnie is just....smoking!

[@magnificentfailure2390]

God bless Eddie and Ronnie. Eddie was the real deal. I took my wife to see him twice one year, did a meet and greet both times, then my wife got to see him near her parents house later that year. Eddie signed her 3rd autograph, "Are you following me? Eddie Money" She prizes that one above the rest. :-)

[@DJHolte]

Paul Shaffer (on keyboards) is quite the goofball. He was in the band on Saturday Night Live for many years, and can be seen in a number of sketches, hamming it up -- my favorites being where Bill Murray played a stereotypical lounge singer (one memorable sketch featured him singing the theme to Star Wars). Then of course Paul was David Letterman's "second banana" and comic foil for all the years that Letterman was on the air, in all of his late-night shows -- Paul's band was at first called "The World's Most Dangerous Band" and then when Dave's show moved to CBS, they were called "The CBS Orchestra" (both obviously very tongue-in-cheek).

[@8BitLatinGamer]

Eddie Money! Wonderful and a talented human being and Ronnie Spector! Beautiful and an awesome singer!! Both are dearly missed! Rest In Peace to both.

[@gdoggatl]

I remember that night…I saw it live, Fall, 1986. I taped the audio with my tape recorder. Late Night with David Letterman. David Sanborn on sax.

[@lostgrenadier]

Holy crap!!! Paul Schaefer still had hair! Great performance from Eddie and Ronnie, RIP😢

[@southernsass2937]

Always love Jamel's reactions to these incredible artists! 😍👏👏

[@bradleyrobinson7552]

Ronnie Spector sang the same line in 1963: "Be My Baby" - The Ronettes. KZbin "The Ronettes - Be My Baby / Shout (4k)" for Ronnie Spector's best live version of it.

[@Brighid45]

I saw him years ago as the opening act for Cyndi Lauper's True Colors tour. He was a fantastic opener--he gave it his all and got a standing ovation. Love him with Ronnie here. This is such a great song. Rest in power and peace to both of them.

[@garylindsey5174]

So privileged to see the "Money Man" at my favorite bar, because one of his guitar players was from here. I've been to a lot of concerts but that was a great night🤘😎🤙🤙

[@denisearmbruster7478]

Great Reaction Jamel and Great VERSION of the video!!!! Thank you for playing this!! Rest In Song Eddie and Ronnie!!! ❤❤👍👍

[@rallypoint1]

The caliber of musicians in this vid is epic!!!

[@kathyrizzi8754]

This video was fun and this was a hit song on the radio. I loved the Ronettes, everything Ronnie sang were hits. Eddie Money was great, also.👍👏👏

[@mattier.9095]

My mom would jam to this Eddie and Ronnie song back in the day. RIP Sister Ronnie - beauty and talent. ♥️

[@cfh143]

Anytime I'm feeling down I can guarantee a smile after watching your reactions. Keep up the great work

[@WineSippingCowboy]

The late Ronnie Spector performed Be My Baby in The Ed Sullivan Show. The late Glen Campbell played guitar 🎸 20+ years later, Ronnie Spector returned to the same theater. It is a return of Ronnie Spector. The theater was named after Ed Sullivan. He passed away in the 1970s. The song inspired Brian Wilson and the late Roger Christian. They wrote Don't Worry Baby. In 1998, Garbage 🗑 wrote, produced and performed Push It. A sample of Don't Worry Baby is in the verses. Lead singer Shirley Manson tweeted her eulogy. RIP Eddie Money, Glen Campbell, Ronnie Spector.

[@thomaslatimer571]

My favourite Eddie Money Song great reaction!

[@sherronbell4961]

Love this song may they both rest in peace

[@justineapril7922]

I feel very lucky to have seen a number of artists live in concert. Back in the good ol' 80s, general admission concerts were a thing. I was one of those people who would go to the venue a couple hours before the doors were supossed to open. It was 1984 in Jacksonville for 38 Special, and Eddie Money opened. As soon as the doors opened, many of us would run to get as close to the stage as possible. I ended up Center stage. When Eddie Money came out, he was stiff and looked shy. A couple songs in and he was giving us all he had. A true performer!! RIP to Eddie and to Ronnie.... 🙏🙏

[@donnabruhn6907]

This is with Ronnie, love his song Shakin'

[@seanstoutgamer]

Another fav of mine!

[@rosem2896]

Love this song ♥️🌹

[@adventureswithjose9739]

She also collaborated with the E Street Band. Also love Ronnie's later collaborations with Joey Ramone and her cover of Johnny Thunders.

[@butterflymama0838]

I saw Eddie Money in concert about 8 years ago. We did a meet and greet. He is the sweetest guy ever! So down to earth and complimented me on "how beautiful I was, and loved the yellow blouse that I had on." He told my fiance "you better hold onto that one. She is a good woman. I can tell that." He then kissed my hand and told me good night. It was something really special for me! Great concert as well!

[@le7669]

Just seeing these 2 again is worth it 💔💕⚘

[@buggyridge]

Saw him do this live in July 1979. I still have his haircut. Blue Oyster Cult, Molly Hatchet and Outlaws were all there. Toledo Speedway.

[@shashys8854]

This song did not come out until 1985. He did have several other hits prior to this one, like, "Two Tickets to Paradise" He performed at SUNY Geneseo around 1982. That's when I saw him live!!!

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Jamel -- I was always a bit "luke-warm" on Eddie Money - but loved Ronnie - I first heard this song on my car radio, and was thrilled to realize that Ronnie actually sang on it -- of course, her voice is so recognizable... took me back -- lol

[@dorothylloyd1804]

Good afternoon Jamel. Love this song. Thanks!

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Love these two. Unfortunately we lost both of them. I have an Eddie Money CD and play it in my car all the time.

[@michaelpoore8368]

This is an awesome song! RIP Ronnie and Eddie.

[@SJDunham]

A buddy of mine was very good friends with Eddie, he will never be forgotten.

[@lastrada52]

Ronnie Spector -- god bless her. Thanks, Eddie Money for having the right instinct to invite Ronnie into your great rock song. You were both so incredible. (The keyboard player is Paul Schaffer who is a bit dorky -- but I assure you the man is a musical genius & has been used on countless high-end sessions because of his versatility on instruments & as a bandleader. He could play anything, anytime, with anyone, has a perfect ear, can fake it proficiently & improvise on the spot. He often leads the R&R Hall of Fame band because he can play countless songs by major artists. My music teacher knew him & he assured me a Paul Schaffer is few & far between in the music business. The man is a genius).

[@karlshuler1011]

Two amazing voices gone now. Great song by Eddie and Ronnie. Thanks for posting this one.

[@kimpalko3391]

Love this song! I live in Reno NV and the official video was filmed at the arena on the university’s campus. The song is played at the end on every basketball game as we exit the arena.

[@rk3689]

The unlikely underdog comeback of both Eddie and Ronnie with this song was one of the coolest things ever. Good things happening for good people.

[@Windyhillart]

Man ! You really have the best vibe ever Jamel ! Rock on 🤘🏼

[@sta7586]

Love! Jamal you make listening to music enjoyable 😊

[@valogden]

Lol... keyboard player is Paul Shaffer. He was the band leader for The David Letterman Show and was also band member for the Saturday Night Live in the early years 75 - 80. I saw Eddie Money in concert only once but he was very energetic. He kept throwing his mic stand down and the roadie would run onstage and pick it up. It got kinda funny after awhile.

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

Wow!!!! I wish I would've seen this when it aired...two amazing artists I pray 🙏 they are R.I.P!!! If you watched his original video she definitely was in the video!!!

[@Meditech509]

Jamel has so much fun doing these.

[@kevinoberbroekling4785]

Awesome video Jamel! Thanks for sharing! RIP to both Eddie and Ronnie!

[@roevega9902]

That’s Paul Shaffer on piano. Letterman’s music director. He also was musical director at the RRHOF

[@neilferreira7423]

Hi Jamel aka Jamal. Thank you for your positivity and overall good human being vibes. I wish we could all be like you so that we could all look past skin color and realize that we are one race the human race. The world would be a much better place if we could get on your level. Keep doing what you do and thank you for being you!

[@ronaldknisley9792]

Absolutely well said

[@Thirdday71]

Brother Jamal: I had to laugh too. But what a great song ! RIP to two greats. Eddie was a performer. Ronnie Specter was a beautiful woman with a great voice bro. Thanks for that reaction my brother from another mother. Let's keep on keeping the greatest music alive !

[@jamesmadden8724]

This song takes me back to my teen yrs, a better time in our world, both are gone which is sad. I want to say thank you for doing what you do, I enjoy your videos. And yes she was in the video

[@ralph0901]

thanks for giving us the chance to appreciate what a magnificent voice and talent ronnie spector had

[@lisa_jetsgurl642]

We are here!!! ✌️❤❤

[@sonnystaton]

Edddie was a local in Northern California & well liked around here. Partied at lake berryessa with the locals like my cousins, & was really down to earth guy. My neighbors mom was friends with him, when she became disabled he bought her a car.

[@joewiley62]

That was really cool.....thanks!!! RIP Ronnie and Eddy.....

[@emilievanhaelst976]

Saw Eddie in 1989 I think it was, great concert at a great venue. He was awesome.

[@sallyphillips9175]

Oh man, do I ever have some memories around this song!

[@THSeaNotes]

That’s Paul Schafer from Letterman’s band. He played with almost every group that came on the show.

[@ultramaximusreviews]

This is soooo 80s love it. Her coming out of the shadows and wiggling the butt is straight out of the video - she was in the shadows wiggling all the way up to the very end of the video until you see her.

[@michaelseeram1283]

Eddie hit the ball out the ball outside the stadium ❤

[@marshaneedham880]

One of my favorite songs.

[@memorylanemodelcars]

Ronnie Spector Was Truly Stellar Performer She Had a Sparkling Personality She Truly Had a Gift for Engaging Her Audience

[@phyllissinopoli2655]

Thank you so much for this, what a treasure. You are such a wonderful young man! Keep up the great work 💟🤗

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

This was sos much fun. To see her comeback like this all those years later. And on a cool dude like Eddie Moneys song? Iconic. Ronnie is lucky she escaped Phil Spector’s clutches. He was a controlling, abusive schmuck. And he did end up killing a woman in his home. So this woman, Ronnie Spector, certainly deserved this feature. She deserved to have a comeback on her own two feet and in her own time. And Eddie saw that and helped make it happen. He bowed down to this queen. He was an alright guy.

[@revsla]

Everyone was having so much fun. Such a lovely moment in time.

[@debbiedesotell9549]

I saw Eddie’s concert, amazing!❤❤

[@anitalove6003]

Beautiful Babies. RIP!

[@amberfuchscia709]

Thank you so much! I had not seen this video before. It looked like they were having a ball.

[@findingthefearlesslifeamy7625]

I Loved this song when it came out.

[@philpennington826]

I used to live a couple blocks from a Native American casino in my area, and they have concerts there all the time. When Eddie Money played there, the show was so loud that my next door neighbor and I sat out in his front yard in lawn chairs and heard the whole thing for free. 😁

[@lorigibbs2379]

they are both gone but legacy goes on!..so great!

[@strummercash5601]

I love Ronnie Spektor. I love Eddie Money. I love Jamel. I loved David letterman and Paul Shaffer leading the worlds most dangerous band. This was a great treat. I think for this live performance, they had Ronnie come up from backstage, and perhaps even turning and shaking it, to reflect on the video. How in it she slowly emerges from shadows until the climax of the song. Either way, sure glad she shook! That was a whole Lotta fun. Thank you so much!

[@acorrado5529]

Thanks for your reaction--RIP Eddie and Ronnie!

[@rickwilliamson9248]

I think Ronnie Specter"s shimmy/dance was what The Black Crowes may have had in mind when they named their debut album, "Shake Your Money Maker."

[@lisaspikes4291]

Not only was Ronnie a doll, but I always thought Eddie was damn cute too! Maybe not in a traditional way, but he had those soulful boyish eyes! Just adorable!

[@doubler8684]

Eddy Money was one of the most energetic performers I had ever seen. Saw him in Phoenix in 1980 with Carlos Santana and Ronny Montrose (Gamma), still remember that concert! Eddy came out for Carlos' encore for the last song of the evening.

[@ronhamm]

I believe that was Paul Shaffer on those crazy keyboards! A great musician!!

[@flon57]

💙💙💙 this song..the sax riff is incredible.

[@kevinwalsh9788]

This was totally amazing.

[@jonmcn1970]

eddie did a free concert in the park behind my building here in the Bronx. His daughter sang Ronnie's parts. He died a few month later. And Ronnie...she was rock and roll personified. And she's gone. Damn, I miss them both.

[@andyhafler5461]

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[@richgoebel6650]

The world's most dangerous band fronted by Paul Shaffer who you noticed really getting into it. Paul is a really great guy, I got to meet him for Fleet Week a couple hundred Sailors and Marines were on the show for about 10 seconds, but it took seven hours to fully pull it off. While we were waiting outside, he came out and just talked with us. Like Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam where he listened to short stories from individual soldiers, Paul listened to ours. Paul is incredibly talented. Meanwhile, David only liked the visual part. He didn't even shake hands with the 3 Sailors who were literally within reach. Not even after the cameras stopped recording.