FIRST TIME HEARING Boy Meets Girl - Waiting On A Star To Fall REACTION

[@zoemn24]

I saw the title and clicked on it immediately knowing Amber would love this song and get lost in it, it’s so beautiful.

[@zapataattack5843]

So happy, yet shocked, when I saw what you were gonna react to. I absolutely love this song! Amber, you got it right when you said the word "jammin." I used to jam to this song back in the day. Oh and happy you mentioned "Boy Meets World." I own the complete dvd series. Everyone needs a Feeny in their life. Ok, now react to Kenny Rogers, The Greatest." As parents, you will especially love the song and who better to tell the story than Kenny? He's the best story teller.

[@derekdonnell6503]

FACTS!!! JAY IS A BOZO.

[@kellisklozzet2942]

Meeeee tooooo! One of my all time faves!

[@JamesLCoakley]

They also wrote two of whitney Houston's #1 hits "How will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody".

[@jonesyokc]

When you listen to this song, you can hear it in those other songs.

[@williamellis8593]

They also sang backup for Denise Williams, someone you should check out on Female Friday.

[@surlechapeau]

co-wrote "How Will I Know" with Narada Michael Walden.

[@joanbecenti8938]

Interesting

[@mcbear2543]

I read that the record company wanted Whitney to record this but they refused because they wanted to record it and have a hit that they were singing lead on. This was so much like one of Whitney’s pop hits of that era it would have rocketed to #1 ❤❤❤ I was in my 20s in the 80s and loved this song.

[@chuckjohnson5235]

I think Amber's smile speaks for us all, am I right? Such a wonderful song.

[@brynne77]

Right. I love it, too!

[@sunnystormy4973]

-indeed !-

[@dannyelliss9427]

I found that people love it hate this song with nothing in between. , I love it personally

[@gmann5174]

This song captured Amber’s heart from beginning to end! Plain and simple!!❤

[@GoatSimpulator]

Been waiting for this reaction to come up for SO LONG!!! PS... Anyone who loves this song needs to also watch the video by the channel The Vintage Tribute titled "Waiting For A Star To Fall: A Tribute to 80's Entertainment", has the song set to various scenes and clips from 80's shows, music videos and movies. Great Video!!!

[@brian_serowinski7532]

This song was on the radio when my now wife & I went on our first date. We just celebrated 30 years of marriage. It's one of my wife's favorite songs.

[@musicgrl100]

I just shared a similar memory. I love how songs can bring you back!

[@christinebranson676]

The sweetest love song ever.

[@minkgraver]

They were a very successful songwriting duo in the 80s and 90s, wrote a lot of big hits for other people. This was their big hit as performers, 80s pop gold baby 😊

[@bimalrai21]

If you were in your teens or late teens in the 80's, these songs are forever etched in our hearts and minds. The decade that churned out the best in music and fashion.

[@vxy357]

Yes they were!

[@novusmundi]

What I like best about you is that if you don't like a song, you don't pretend to like it. Honest reactions are the best way to go.

[@BensSoZen]

Even from the 1st note of the song, Jay's flat expression haha

[@wayfarer4578]

Exactly

[@Jo-zi5px]

True 🤣🤣 by the end he kinda went along

[@Unnamed245]

First time I’ve seen him not like a song, but he came around a little in the second half with that sax and those high notes towards the end. Love this song!

[@katesunabacka23]

Agreed! Just love this channel though 👊🏽✨

[@michaelp2776]

Yes! You finally did one of my all time favorite songs of the late 80's. This song will never be old it's just as fresh today as in 1988.

[@BillGraper]

I can't believe Jay didn't like it! I was listening to it, tearing up at its greatness. I don't know if it's the lyrics or the nostalgia. I'd love to go back to 1988. At least he liked the 2nd half. I think the song is amazing in every way!!!

[@michaelp2776]

@@BillGraper I know, I couldn't believe it either. How can you not like this song. For me it's a combination of the the beautiful lyrics and a big dose of nostalgia. I'd love to go back to 1988 too.

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

I’ve loved this song ever since my college years. It’s really a beautiful, classy, upbeat song! ❤

[@sherrihayward4500]

My era yet again!! Another one is Level 42, Something about you is fire 🔥😘❤

[@marsanchez2500]

How bout the group “Breathe” Hands To Heaven

[@brinsonopinion]

A-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are contemporaries then!

[@leslapins7617]

Oh yeah!

[@pandj76]

Yesssss

[@michaelselz3389]

Always-Atlantic Starr

[@vonashaffer]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs from childhood. ❤

[@leighb3243]

This song was a real hidden gem from the mid 80s. I LOVED this song when it came out. It will always hold up as a great 80s pop rarity. 💕

[@eggy1962]

A very popular song still requested on radio frequently

[@DarkAngel459]

Amber was correct about this song from the start. But it was great to see Jay get on board. Amber's face when she looked towards him at the end made me smile. Sometimes you have to listen to a complete song to fall for it.

[@richardwoo7987]

You are hitting a lot of my faves tonight! This was used in the film “Three Men and a Little Lady”.

[@anix670]

OMG I was wondering where I knew and loved it from! Thank you. Loved that movie❤😊

[@roxyrondell79]

I love both Three Men and a Baby and Three Men and a Little Lady! I hope they watch those on their movie channel sometime.

[@duncandavenport7007]

You can SEE the moment written all over Jay's face when he grudgingly admitted to himself that he was enjoying/suddenly impressed...grooving to the sax solo and the awesome vocal treated almost despite himself. HYSTERICAL! Loved this song for years and loved this reaction! Yes, Amber, I had the same response as you when this song came out. It was musically transporting!

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

*I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!* Jay, just smile and bear it... LOL! YES, AMBER! You get it girl! Boy Meets Girl were an award winning, married songwriting powerhouse! Sadly the marriage didn't last, but this song is infinity!

[@cal8354]

Contrary to what he says, he was nodding along right from the beginning.

[@supermouse627]

This song brings back so many childhood memories. Singing in the backseat with my sis

[@kirkinsf4]

So, these two wrote "How Will I Know" for Whitney Houston's first album. When asked to write a song for her second, the first one they turned in was "Waiting for a Star to Fall." It wasn't quite what Whitney and her team were looking for. Their next submission was "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)." So Whitney got a huge hit, George and Shannon got a huge hit, and the right decisions were made all around. But I do like to imagine this song in Whitney Houston's voice. That would have been incredible too.

[@brinsonopinion]

Just imagine Whitney hitting that final high note - would have brought chills for sure

[@NOLAgenX]

This came out in summer of 88 and then became a very played hit in my Senior year of college. Despite being a Whitesnake, AC/DC (well you get the picture) fan, this song was a secret love. I could never turn it off if it came on the radio. Still reminds me of my own star I kept waiting to fall, but it never came to be. We are friends to this day and she has been to both my weddings.

[@brentramsey]

Agree totally I’m a metal head This song tugs on so many emotions

[@bishdizzle67]

Very well written and arranged song!

[@surlechapeau]

some of the writing, arranging and producing was done by Narada Michael Walden, who also produced for Aretha and Mariah.

[@keetahbrough]

early saturday mornings, kittens, bird song and new beginnings is the joy i feel with this song...always did.

[@carolp5968]

I'm with Amber on this reaction! This 80s great is so upbeat and uplifting you can't help but smile ear-to-ear and do the chair-sway !

[@kennethsonia5350]

🎯

[@robinbitrick5196]

Married couple who wrote for so many artist in the 80's and 90's. They are from Seattle. Although divorced, they remain a team and sing at local venues. Great group.

[@robbyx6846]

Not a great story if the they are divorced now

[@madbbqer4343]

When Amber's head starts moving and that big smile comes across her face, you know it's a good song.

[@jamesnegin]

This was written by them originally for Whitney Houston but was rejected so they sung it themselves. They Also wrote "i wanna dance with somebody" for Whitney Houston

[@ca9968]

Interesting...I didn`t know that...thanks...

[@kabpoetry]

Belinda Carlisle actually recorded a version of it, but decided not to use it on her album at the time, so George and Shannon decided to keep it for themselves.

[@Giveittome2012]

Such a happy song. I knew when the sax came in ... Jay would enjoy it. Great reaction once again. You two are awesome :)

[@franko7033]

The song is pure sunshine.

[@littlebrowngirl4]

i listen to it almost everyday, my feelgood song 🥰

[@franko6677]

This song has like every dated, cheesy ‘80s music cliche packed into it and yet somehow it still sounds great. One of the most uplifting pop songs ever. Being a little kid when this came out, it’s the sound of nostalgia for me. It instantly transports me back to a much more innocent, carefree world.

[@51Dss]

When falling in love was fun - young, energetic, pure joy even when apart from each other...I think psychologists call this limerence. When a look or an innocent brush of a hand sends goosebumps and the impulse to embrace is all but impossible to resist. This is how this song sounds to me. Anyone who have fallen in love should know what I'm talking about

[@StephenLeVault]

Your smile when you are listening to music you like is so infectious. One of my favorite parts of your videos. Great job and keep it up.

[@kennybaran1080]

My wife loves this song, it reminds me of when we were first married, such fun times. The couple who sing this were married at the time but sadly have since divorced.

[@isaackovitz4791]

The little girl in the video was actually their daughter.

[@Teletran35]

Amber i have heard this song on the radio for over 30 years now.I still love it

[@mia795]

Great, upbeat song, one of my guilty pleasure favorites

[@scottcunningham799]

I'm so grateful to have been a teen in the 80's. I was 13 in 1980 and 22 in 1989, so all my teen years were 80's. What a fun time to grow up in and so much great music from that Era. This really wasn't a favorite song of mine back then but I do love the saxophone in it 🎶🎷🙂🎶

[@petercourtien4581]

I know exactly what you mean. I’m two years older than you. Ages 15-24. We were (are) extremely lucky!

[@scottcunningham799]

@@petercourtien4581 we sure was peter. I sure do miss those days.

[@jimmyharris8425]

My thoughts exactly! I’m a year younger than you and loved the 80s.

[@rare_wulf9358]

I know exactly what you are saying, I’m 1 year older than you. I listened to just about everything as long as it was good, from new wave, rock/hard rock, pop/soft pop,rap/hip hop,electronic dance. 😊

[@richarddennis4785]

I’m a year older and I agree. But I give an edge to 70s music over 80s. Don’t recall this song. But not my cup of tea.

[@kimkovaly2393]

I love this song. Great reaction as usual Jay and Amber. Today's my birthday so I'm happy to see you listen to this amazing 80s song. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jana7514]

Well, Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉🤩

[@brinsonopinion]

Happy Birthday!

[@kimkovaly2393]

@@brinsonopinion thank you so much

[@rocketreindeer]

Happy birthday Kimmy! Have a great year.

[@kimkovaly2393]

@@rocketreindeer thank you so much

[@Lovejazz01]

I could have sworn y’all already reacted to this .. 🤔 One if my favorite songs from the 80’s, takes me right back there every single time I hear it! I miss the 80’s! 🥹🥲

[@daleclark2376]

Great tune! Thanks guys, great reaction--as always!✌️❤️

[@dragoncrackers7660]

"I cant love you this much and love you from so far" Thats my favorite lyric from this song. So been there.

[@oschvelez1]

oh you guys this song brings me to tears it reminds me of a childhood girl I had a huge crush on. She still messages me to this day when she hears this song that I dedicated to her back in 1988.

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

This song instantly transports me to my childhood! I got my first portable radio in 1987, so hits from the late 80s and early 90s are especially nostalgic for me. I think I was 11 years old when this song was a hit. I remember thinking that it just sounded so happy! Yearning but in an upbeat way. Thanks for reacting to it.

[@Isander_Velazquez]

Yes!!! This song was my favorite for a long time back then. Thank you for reacting to it.

[@jmboz18791]

I have a soft spot for this song from back in the day.

[@JW0082]

I was born in 82. I remember hearing this when I was around 7 or 8 years old. Loved it then. Love it even more. What a song. Absolutely perfection. These 2 wrote 2 HUGE hits for Whitney Houston as well. Genius x

[@nicholasferrara7299]

Rob when you’re wrong you’re off the chain wrong. This is a great song , period! It is also a reflection of unrequited love. My friend was involved in the production process. Shannon and George are two of the nicest people you can ever meet! Thank God we have Amber there to help you expand your myopic musical pallet!

[@bonepicker1]

How can Jay's honest opinion about this song be wrong? It's his opinion. Glad he's not a robot just parroting everyone else who likes the song. Coolest thing about music is there's enough for every palette, and not all tastes the same to everybody.

[@BillO964]

I am glad Jay is honest in his reaction. Sorry you are wrong. Jay is entitled to his preferences .

[@jp3813]

Imagine a kid saying "I don't like chocolate" and you saying that he's wrong. It's his preference, not yours. XD

[@jp3813]

@@shuan4008 Who was talking about your preferences in the first place? The topic was about one of the reactors' preferences, and he can't be wrong about what he personally likes or dislikes.

[@cjmiller6741]

Did you watch the reaction video throughout? Today most music listening is skip to the best part, listen, then skip to the next track. In the 80's, most songs were heard on the radio or MTV, and songs had to be heard from beginning to end - this informed the mid-tempo growing to a faster upbeat crescendo of pop music, that is like a musical sibling to the power ballads of the time. Jay seemed to really enjoy the song once it got past the bridge. He says the second part of the song saves it for him.

[@jayrtee]

You two would absolutely love John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. "On the Dark Side" is one of my favorites.

[@Deborahtunes]

Love this song. I was in my early 20's when it was popular. Such a feel good tune...

[@jman5925]

All analog, no autotune, every note sung or played. I love the positive reaction in the video and the comments.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Another one-hit wonder. Good song played often on radio and MTV.. Feel good song for sure.

[@ryanjacobson2508]

They wrote hits for other artists technically...

[@MavenCree]

This is one of those songs that will forever be stamped as a summer evening song. You play it and the sky is that golden colour a few hours before sunset.

[@brinsonopinion]

The way Amber reacted is what my heart does every time I listen to this song. It's a sweet pure modern rapturous love song. I thought for sure Jay would get into it at least for the fact that the love and devotion described in the song is what I see from him and Amber!!!! It's also pure late 80s pop though it was unlike anything else current at the time - was a big hit & the video was in constant rotation because it was visually beautiful and illustrated the vibe perfectly. It came out 35 years ago this past June & affects me the same way today as it did the first time I heard it. (ps- I've written responses to several of the videos on this awesome channel & in just about every one, I think I've called Jay "Rob"...because I'm a moron. Sorry Jay!)

[@Straussbrothers]

I just love this song first time I listen to it I fell in love with the song

[@beaglebrigade]

Late 80’s guilty pleasure!

[@danielmarshall3102]

It takes a great talent to create a great melody whether rock, pop, metal, country or whatever genre'. This melody was a packaged HIT all the way. Full of upbeat energy.

[@ringo365]

So beautiful, even from a guy who loves music amazing vocal ❤️ notes

[@kainosktisis777]

I’m crying listening to this song. It played years ago in the airport as my husband was preparing for going overseas & I knew I wouldn’t see him for a long time again. “Waiting - however long - I don’t like waiting - I’ll wait for you - it’s so hard waiting - don’t be too long - it feels like waiting - makes me love you - even more!” 🎶

[@jerrytaylor8889]

Written for someone else (Whitney Houston, I think), but declined so they decided to record it themselves & it became one of my favorite feel good songs of the 80s. They wrote many songs for other artists from what I've read, but I'm glad they did this one themselves. Glad to see you guys react to it!

[@bigcahuna42366]

This song would play on the radio about once every two hours when I was in 7th grade in 1988. I wanna go back to the 80s so bad it hurts. Put me in a time machine and just leave me there.

[@cog4life]

Such A GREAT ONE!!!❤😊thanks for the memories

[@rubiesofgold7698]

This song reminds me of being 17 years old in my Senior year of High School driving down the road in my very used Oldsmobile. It makes me think about the sounds on the radio, the look of the roads, the clothes we wore, working at my first job and thinking about my future. At 51 years old, I still can’t get enough of this song.

[@jimbo4net]

Ah the summer of '88, good times! Such a catchy, fun tune. This was offered to Whitney Houston but her record company CEO Clive Davis rejected it, their loss!

[@yassink5266]

god bless you both love your reviews this song is in my top 5 most favourite songs of the 80s i was born in the 2000 but the 80s has the best movies and songs

[@tiffanytosh1569]

I love this song! First time watching the video, and I love it, too!

[@perezynkrs1]

Me too I love this song everytime I here it it reminds me of my wife

[@cog4life]

I had never seen the video either!

[@perezynkrs1]

@@cog4life I hope you liked it what did you think of it

[@Taylorswiftfan13308]

How funny, I just realized I'd never seen the video for this song before either. Strikes me as mildly crazy given how all over the place it was when new. My exposure must have been radio heavy because this was back when MTV still played music and I dabbled there a fair bit. Anyway, great reaction RSR, thank yous as always!

[@perezynkrs1]

@@Taylorswiftfan13308 right MTV the good old days so what did you think of the video did you like it

[@richarddukard8989]

Wow, this was my favorite song when i was 6 and haven't even thought about it since then. Over 30 years. It instantly came back though

[@Starlesslight]

A lot of 80's tribute videos like to use this song. I think it does a good job of encapsulating and capturing the joy and feeling of the 80's.

[@beachgirl3417]

This was Fire! Love, love, love this song! It's just so joyful and uplifting. Thanks for the reaction guys.

[@dolphinlvr26]

You need to see the 80s video put to this song ! It's all 80s memories ❤

[@nrsvlda70]

Way-back trip… haven’t heard this for years! Thanks for a short trip down memory lane. 😊

[@Wildflowert]

I looove this song! I was listening to it the other day (its been on my playlist for years!) hoping you would react. Im glad Amber appreciates this song, such a good song. ⭐️

[@mothermcready4417]

I hadn't heard this song in at least 25 years, but woke up in the middle of the night, about 6 months ago, with this SONG playing in my head! Didn't know who sang it, but looked up just the chorus. Brings me back to the 80s EVERY time! Glad you enjoyed it, too, Amber!

[@dustinjones8887]

This song is about as perfect as a catchy melody, good lyrics song as you get. Surprised it took Jay so long to like it. The 80's was stacked with great music.

[@randieandjodistrom854]

I was probably about the same age as the "Rob Squad" when this song was released, and it's one of my all-time favorites, mostly because of the joy this song represents at this period of time in my life. I was married (to the greatest woman ever, and still am, by the way, over 44 years now) with four children who were nine, five, three and one at the time. It was a very challenging time, but a joyful challenge, and it was such a great time in the life of our family...and I'm happy to say, the joy experienced then has been surpassed many, many times over. I wish everyone could experience the wonder and joy that our family has, which now consists of our grown-up "chi-dults" [adult children] and nine grandchildren, who are also blessed to have three of their great-grandparents alive and well to enjoy life with them. So, in short, this song reminds me of how blessed we are as a family is and how wonderful it is for us to enjoy life together.

[@carriechilders4416]

You guys need to watch "Three Men and A Baby" and "Three Men and a Little Lady ". When I hear this song, I can't help but think of those movies.

[@marybethgoeggel4658]

Yes!!! Think is was the ending credits song of 3 Men & a Little Lady.

[@lesgrice4419]

one of the best catchiest best produced pop songs ever....after a few plays it gets in your head

[@Niecy70]

Another 80's gem💫❤️

[@markfadness9204]

"Waiting For a Star to Fall" was the 2nd of 3 singles charted by Boy Meets Girl on the Billboard Hot 100. It first charted 9/10/88 for 25 weeks, peaking @ #5. Their other 2 singles charted @ #39 ("Oh Girl") & #49 ("Bring Down the Moon.")

[@RogueWJL]

This was originally offered to Whitney but it was turned down. They also wrote I Wanna Dance With Somebody

[@melodyn2music]

This song has special meaning. More today than a few months ago. I lost someone who would sing this song to me. It was his all time favorite song. Thank you for the memory!

[@roydivo6189]

As soon as those horns come in 🎷🎷you know your gonna get that Amber to smile! 😃

[@karlpursall1835]

I’ve smiled all through this watching your reaction,,,amber ur lovely smile all through it tells us u were hooked,,,jay was unsure then when the sax hit the song it hit him hard too,,,the way u smiled at the end looking at jay as if to say” what you got to say now “

[@jeannie1099]

Such a pretty song. Always liked it.

[@leeedwards7721]

I;m 52 and still LOVE this song, Played this in my Mini-1275GT with my Girlfriend at 17 Wales [UK]. Loved the 80s/90s.

[@foreveralone11w]

I suggest “Good to me so far” by Joe Walsh ❤ Heard it yesterday and instantly thought of how y’all would love it! Fun lyrics, and super funky sounds. That whole song is just ear candy from start to finish…

[@richardkint6531]

It's called "Life's Been Good" 😊

[@joemachine4714]

I know they did a couple Joe Walsh songs, can't remember if that's one of them.

[@DartJedi]

This is on my all time love song playlist. Jay, this was a staple of the mid 80's, if you love the 80's, this is part of it.

[@greg6985]

Man I miss the 80s such a great decade seem like everything was invented

[@brt5273]

Great soft pop song and great story behind it. The chorus is a HOOK and the sax nicely grounds those soaring, sparkling vocals. it'll be stuck in my head and I'll be trying to hit those notes for a couple days now.

[@mikefixx7177]

This is such a great song ! Love the 80s

[@fabian4ever69]

I still have my CASSETTE Single lol i bought it back in 1988 in college.

[@TheGenXTeacher]

Kind of surprised Jay wasn’t into it with the piano and horns, the falsetto, and the overall tempo. But that’s what keeps me coming back to this channel…you give honest reviews. It’s not just like, “Oh that was such a good song!” when the cameras on and then, “That song was terrible!” when the cameras off. Keep up the great content!

[@CC-sr3uo]

He has mediocre taste.😀

[@orcoastgal]

He's growing, day by day...

[@FashnMista]

I’ve loved this song since it was first released! It never fails to bring a smile to my face!🙂 So much love and light!❤😊

[@Bamatreetopflyer]

Sorry Jay, this was absolutely a request for Amber. I am glad she loved it. Great reaction👍👍

[@andybrown8293]

One of my favourite 80’s songs and it’s a timeless song and it’s never aged. I had a hunch Amber would get into it!

[@empmaximus1]

Ive been recommending rhis for a year., i had given up

[@daleclark2376]

I had completely forgotten about this song, so thanks for the memories!✌️❤️

[@TranceClassicsOfficial]

I was initially disappointed to see Jay wasn't feeling this one, but knowing what was coming up later in the track I knew there was a chance he may change his mind. Watching his facial expression and vibe totally changing as that epic saxaphone kicked in was great to see. 😊❤

[@RandoReport]

Great one-hit wonder.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Thanks, J & Amber. Saw this tune requested a lot since I became a sub. Glad you put the song’s fans out of their misery. 👏🏾

[@empmaximus1]

Omg finally!!!!!

[@megster116]

I love this sweet song! The couple was actually married at the time they wrote this, but have since divorced. It was also used in Three Men and a Little Lady (a hint for the movie channel maybe…?)

[@KingBueno619]

Back when music had pre-requisites

[@CurlieGrl]

FINALLY ‼️❤️❤️❤️❤️