First time ever hearing Billy Vera "At This Moment" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@candie757]

I'm showing my age but the first time I heard this song was on an episode of Family Ties. It was the perfect song for that episode. Since then it's been one of my all time favs. On a couple of different playlists of mine. Thanks for reacting to it.

[@niccolean]

Same! Each time I hear it, I can see Alex P. Keaton getting his heart broken. I was on the phone to the radio station the next day, trying to describe the song to the DJ so I could find out the title and hear it again. It’s a favorite for me too.

[@BOOMNERD51]

Me too! I called tv a radio station to find out who's sung this. I hope Michael J and Tracey still love it too.

[@brentschulte4703]

Exactly. This was a classic episode/scene to a great show. The train station was full of heartbreak

[@brentschulte4703]

@@BOOMNERD51 are they still married

[@Nina-rg8es]

@@brentschulte4703 Yes🧡

[@onlyme114]

A memory just fell out of my eye and ran down my cheek. Lord have mercy !!! ❤️💔❤️💔🎶🎵

[@purplelove392]

It happens every time I hear it!🥲

[@rozlutz8988]

One of my all time favorites ❤

[@forevalearning]

Honestly, the tune, the instruments, the lyrics and his voice makes this one of the best love songs ever performed. The lyrics are so genuine, and he sung straight from his soul. I fell in love with this song the very first time I heard it. Nice reaction Asia and BJ ❤️

[@ashleyfletcher5044]

Same here Mikey!

[@EOJ12989]

As many times as I've heard this song. No one gives enough credit to the horns! Those sax and horns make this song a classic, and finally someone points it out, great job Asia.

[@dlla2661]

love it, love it, love it... mostly glad that you two love it also.

[@vegasdice3639]

This the BEST reaction to this song. Billy is STILL singing his heart out at almost 80 years old ya'll!

[@patrickmurchison9145]

Such a GREAT SONG!!! "At this Moment" was destined to become a #1 hit. Upon initial release it stalled on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 79 at the end of 1981. Five years after the original release, the studio version of "At This Moment" was played on several episodes of the NBC sitcom "Family Ties" during the 1985-86 season as the love song associated with Alex P. Keaton and his girlfriend Ellen Reed (played by Tracy Pollan, whom Fox eventually married in real life). It was soon re-released and began a revived chart run, eventually hitting number 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts in January 1987.

[@pisces228]

Man, I KNOW the song and I STILL cried my eyes out! Fantastic performance.

[@oldbiddie]

I have ALWAYS loved this song!

[@ChicagoDB]

Asia had that beautiful smile on her face almost from the start to the finish ❤️

[@GerardPatterson-ef9wx]

One of the best performed and arranged songs, ... ever!

[@michellekeyes1507]

One of my all time favs. Never gets the attention it deserves. 💕

[@grendelz]

I absolutely love everything about this song.

[@Bennromansince1955]

listened to it a million times; someone lived this song!!

[@Lokahi-fo-life]

I don’t think you could write or sing a song like that without having lived it. All of us who have lived it, can feel the heartache, passion and sadness of the moment.

[@lauradewey5748]

It actually WAS inspired by being dumped. A few years ago, Billy revealed who the real woman was, posting her photo on his Facebook page. And he says that he's glad he didn't give away those twenty years that he mentions in the song. He's 80 now and a bit wiser.

[@rosswelch6910]

Billy Vera, the man that took 20 years to become an over night success

[@lauradewey5748]

A LOT longer than that.

[@stevelounsbery3481]

At This Moment ….It reaches anyone who’s ever been broken hearted and tried to get over the loss

[@buffmaloney]

I used to hate this song. Now it leaves me watering the ground.

[@JayyeStone]

Have always loved this song. What a vocalist. And that saxophone crew killed it.

[@dannelson99]

During this era another great song was LADY IN RED BY Chris De Burgh

[@rileyandmike]

Man, you are hitting me in the soul with this suggestion and the current post - both songs remind me of the HS sweetheart

[@littlescott6162]

That guy on the tenor sax was unreal.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Now this is a great old classic song and I never seen a live version, thank you

[@LadyGator1983]

Asia & BJ, I absolutely loved y'all's reaction. I kept looking over at you Asia and your face. You were feeling this song. BJ you were over there swooning. I had totally forgotten about this song. Billy Vera is just mind blowing in this song. I'm adding this song to my playlist! My problem is that I love music and there's so much good music out there and I forget. You should see my lists!!! When I hear this song and obediently takes me back to my younger days. I can almost feel what I was feeling back in the day when this song came out. This song is the bomb! Love y'all LadyGator1983🐊🐊🐊

[@Noordenaar]

Goosebumps every time again

[@spaceghost27]

this song had a slow burn. it came out early 80s and no one really cared. then several years later, the song was on a tv show during a dance scene and people went bananas for it and it became a hit.

[@dvsreed]

He show was Family Ties

[@johndalley1288]

When someone asks me what my favorite song is, this is it. I have always been a sucker for a great ballad, and this IS a great ballad. This song will always bring tears to my eyes. A beautiful song and a great voice.

[@debbiemccain5850]

Always been such a heart wrenching song!! 🎶What a voice!!🎤🎶

[@marujohowes3584]

The “It’s really over,” song. Heartbreak

[@laurenhuntsinger9170]

Wow, it's been decades since I hear this one. Forgot how moving it is.

[@dannyguillory8941]

Check out the interview that Professor of Rock does with Billy Vera. He didn't have a hit with this song until he turned 42! And it was out there.

[@purplelove392]

I was thinking the same thing! My POR notification just came across my feed.

[@MCMNasty2]

Know this song from Family Ties too and have loved for years. A duet on So You Think You Can Dance was performed to it several years ago and it’s beyond amazing. Look for it.

[@santi0528]

He actually wrote this song and the song was recorded live at this concert.

[@twentyfiveyears5010]

One of the greatest heartbreak songs ever. So good to hear a new generation come to enjoy and appreciate it.

[@shannonbennett987]

This song is beautiful, a true classic but it's hard to listen to because that's a hard feeling to live with. Great song.

[@annaparga2400]

Love this song❤️

[@mikeysan01]

Yep...I will always think of this as the "Family Ties song." Man...that's beautiful. As a kid I thought it was pretty...as a teenager I thought it was powerful. As an adult, it brings tears. Thanks, y'all.

[@Bob-yt9qi]

Damn his voice is just unbelievable

[@PilloryClinton]

Powerful song! So glad you two got to experience it. Billy can sang!

[@joedee9103]

Am 63 and heard this soulful song a long time ago but is great to hear again. But it truly warms my heart to see younger generations enjoy and comment like you did. "gives me goose bumps even on my legs"...Cool. Appreciate you!

[@V0ID_X5]

I just heard this song for the first time yesterday. I had never heard of this guy, but I listened and boy was he amazing! I don’t how I had never heard this song- it’s too good!

[@smedleybutler1969]

You really should check out Judy Clay & Billy Vera singing Storybook Children they sang it at the Apollo Theater back in the day and surprised everyone!

[@emitaylor6041]

I love them singing together on "County man,City Women "

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

The pain in his voice when he sings that song just moves me to tears every time. I don't know what her name was but she tore his heart out of his chest. "If you would stay I'd subtract 20 years from my life. I'd drop to my knees and kiss the ground that you walk on, if I could just hold you again.." I mean come on.

[@buffmaloney]

For me, her name is Carol.

[@janaskibo871]

This song is part of a set of songs i just randomly start singing. Love love love 💝😘

[@kathyjam2482]

Oh wow it has been a hot minute since I heard this, I love this song. Thank you. Love you both.

[@Brandi6666]

Thanks for bringing this song to the light of day again🤘❤️

[@thebeardfamily8122]

I see what you did there 😊

[@brooksmelliott]

One of the best songs ever, there is so much soul in this song...

[@billofalltrades2633]

Very emotional song, Billy did a great job on this

[@terrieb13]

I've always loved this! 💖

[@MsJourneyfan]

I see I'm not the only one remembering this song from Family Ties ..... Alex & Ellen 💞

[@mimomof2]

And they're still together!

[@dmoney668]

I love you guys for this ha. It's so nostalgic for us who grew up watching family ties my Father loved this song. Thx

[@danielhoehne801]

I literally just stood up and applauded your reaction to this, along with the song itself. You guys GOT it! BJ, you connected, Asia, you appreciated....the lyrics, the passion and the musicality of it. Just awesome on all aspects.

[@clintonstahlman4618]

Heavenly song. The saxophones made me cry. One of the all time great tearjerkers!

[@tasblade1]

One of my favorites...Great reaction!

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Asia, watching the expressions on your face with each word Billy sings says it all. It is obvious the lyrics of this song touched you to the core of your heart and the look you gave BJ when he stopped the music during the bridge...priceless. You gave him a quick look as if to say, "Have you lost your mind the way I'm feeling this and you stopped the music?"

[@cindyphifer970]

So glad ya'll listened to this. Love this song and his voice and the music

[@jdub2591]

Very underrated singer and band always loved Billy Vera😁

[@Free-bt6gn]

Absolutely nothing better than 80s music!!!!

[@E.Kim_Style]

A great song...a true classic. There was a really good episode of "Wiseguy", an `80s TV show with Billy Vera. Cool episode.

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

I have the entire “Wiseguy” series on DVD... Love that show... Miss seeing Ken Wahl, Jonathan Banks and Jim Byrnes every week... One of the best shows EVER!!

[@paulfitzpatrick2572]

Look at her face. Listen learn Gentlemen. She says wow at eighteen seconds. 3.36 he pauses it. She gives him a look of, what are you doing.

[@dianadamann4661]

I have loved this song since I first heard it. If someone on American Idol or The Voice sang this song, they would win the whole thing.

[@RC-fi8zw]

I have always said the same thing lol

[@mariebishop7357]

"If you stay I'd subtract 20 years from my life. Fall down on my knees and kiss the ground that you walk on " oh,that is such a great line!! Shoot, I would stay if he said that to me! Totally a swoon worthy song!

[@afn3899]

I forgot about this song! How could I?

[@doloresvargas6450]

You can't underestimate his talent .,Tony

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

Love this song ! These lyrics exemplify a mans true love and humility

[@richardyoung3860]

Asia’s reaction was priceless. BJ’s reaction was “how do I compete with that?” Love both. Hey BJ, do one on Rolling Stones “Tops” and show her why you’re there.

[@lindabqc]

If you knew or were there when this song came out on Family Ties. Knowing the story of Michael J Fox and Tracy Pollan. It really has a great back story.

[@scottydennis8406]

You should listen to hear comes the dawn! It's on that same album, it will floor you completely..

[@nolongeranato]

Or "Hopeless Romantic" same vibes.

[@captkirk6145]

Asia, You have such an awesome smile!!!!

[@roberthendershott8972]

He also sings on the opening of the TV show KING OF QUEENS

[@frankensteinlives5451]

Hadn't thought of this song in a long time. Absolutely love it and your reactions were a reflection of my own. Peace!

[@p.j.morris]

this song was on family ties love it. sang it sweet Billy.

[@wgsips]

Good choice! This never gets old! Thx for reacting!! 🎤🎶💜

[@garyblevins3532]

This was one of the best songs that there was back in the day... Absolutely beautiful

[@TubinTexas]

One of my favorites!

[@leestephenson19]

How how howwwww did I miss this??!!!! This melted my face off- let alone ummmm other things!!! Wowzers!!!! That was just perfection!!!

[@johnsmith2046]

I'm 48, and when I first heard this song on an episode of Family Ties, I loved it then, and it became a hit. That episode revived this song after years and enabled it to have ne life.

[@philpartynski3125]

A masterpiece! The song and the reaction! 😎🎶❤ Nicely done!

[@tslater424]

I would have LOVED if one of the great black blues musicians would have done this song. I can only imagine.

[@rickaven2670]

Billy and the Beaters "I can Take Care Of Myself" should be next. Recorded at the same time as this performance.

[@rozlutz8988]

Reminds me of Robert John’s, “Sad Eyes”

[@fabian4ever69]

What a great song. I heard it the first time it was released but fell in love with it the second time it was released in 1986

[@tbet1879]

One of the best songs ever 😢

[@donnakolenko7469]

From growing pains show it was called Alex's song. And the two of them married in real life

[@jimpalombo7531]

I know this song well. Loved watching her face as she heard the lyrics for the first time.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

This is a deep dive...the song is based on a true experience by Billy Vera. Good song to listen to if you need to get back on course.

[@hmpphoto]

Bringing back the memories big time. This song is pure perfection. Great reaction.

[@monikabeki6838]

No blaming, no anger just heartache… although it’s over don’t hurt the one you still love! That’s true love

[@teri7398]

Gooood ballad. I remember it.

[@christopherferrarelli2262]

As I’m sure others have stated; this was used in a few episodes of the series Family Ties; starring Michael J. Fox. What’s special is that in those episodes, Fox worked with an actress named Tracy Pollan. The two became so close that he wound up marrying her. And have been together for almost 40 years.

[@carltonberry137]

If you liked that song, you should look up the history of his stardom. That song was played a dramatic song with Michael J. Fox in the sitcom Family Ties.

[@midnightmotorinn6758]

"... he swooned me" well said!!!

[@winter9798]

This song is so amazing, just so amazing

[@jimfoley8014]

He used to have a talk show about music on Satruday morning in LA. He would interview music industry luminaries. And the sense I had the respect and friendship of music pros. I remember one interview in particular where he and Mary Wilson spoke at length about Motown. And Mary let it be known that Miss D was difficult from the beginning. Anyway, really cool guy.

[@jasonpsilopoulos1985]

Billy Vera had an album in the 80s with a bunch of solid gold hits. "In the Corner of the Night", "Hopeless Romantic" and "Here Comes the Dawn" Are the best on that album. "I can Take Care of Myself", "Strange Things are Happening", "Someone will School You", "Millie Make some Chili" and "Peanut Butter" are good, but maybe less so.

[@topoisomerace]

Anyone else remember this from Family Ties? Great moment in that show's history.

[@donnahodges5596]

Yes

[@edchaput3577]

A true classic!!!!!

[@madmex2k]

He says he would subtract 20 years from his life, fall down on his knees, kiss the ground she walks on, if he could just hold her again. I loved this song when I heard it in my 20s. I have been in that unfortunate position enough to know those feelings. When you are the only one in love in a relationship, or even the only one married in a marriage. Love Billy Vera!

[@bigmyke43]

What a beautiful classic Family Ties thank you for sharing this song

[@carltondipman3989]

So happy when others like what I like!

[@NAJ81976]

This song for anyone in the 80s hits hard. We all have someone this song was for.