First Time Hearing Foreigner - “Starrider” Reaction | Asia and BJ

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[@billyrampersad1750]

The lead vocalist on "Starrider" was the lead guitarist Mick Jones, but Lou Gramm is the official lead vocalist ...

[@TristanandIsolt]

Lou closes the song with some vocal fireworks.

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

It's nice to hear a good deep cut (not a radio hit) reaction from a great classic debut album.

[@TonyM1961]

That flute lead in is so epic. They truly don't make music like this anymore. We were SO blessed to be teens in the 70s... and didn't realize just how fleeting the magic was going to be. In answer to your question Edit Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran British guitarist and songwriter Mick Jones and fellow Briton and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald, along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. Jones came up with the band's name as he, McDonald and Dennis Elliott were British, whereas Gramm, Al Greenwood and Ed Gagliardi were American. (From Wikipedia)

[@toddstevens13]

Damn I wish they had done more Prog rock stuff, Lou's voice was made for Prog.

[@gchance]

Yes, sounds like you need to explore some progressive rock.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

💯

[@TonyM1961]

@@toddstevens13 Little known fact. Lou Gramm was NOT the "original" lead vocalist for Foreigner. It originally started with Ian Lloyd, but Lou had taken over as front man by the time they released the first album because Mick didn't like the chemistry. I found that out back in 05 when I went to see them (Sans Lou AND Ian, although Kelly Hansen did a pretty good job on vocals and it was him who brought up the trivia to the audience at the start of the show). I had already seen them back in 78 and again in 80. Lou absolutely killed it both times. He put so much into it that I was wondering if they were going to cart him off on a stretcher with oxygen on. It was pretty intense

[@toddstevens13]

@@TonyM1961 I did know that, as I was doing a record/concert review for my local paper at the time, so got all the scoop, lol. Smart move by Mick. I bet very very few knew that, and will appreciate you informing them. I have enjoyed them both with Lou in the olden days, and with Kelly and the rest of the guys now a days. Professionals both groups of musicians.

[@michellecasey5752]

Some of their album cuts that weren’t released, in my opinion, were better both lyrically and musically than some of their hit releases. This one so chill.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

I agree. This is actually an issue I have with the realtors I follow and ones I check out from time to time. They seem to do the same bands over and over yet only stick to the "hits", and don't get into the deeper cuts. Of course that lays at the feet of the people suggesting those songs. Don't know if they don't have any music diversity or just lazy. But along famous groups have plenty of great songs if you delve into them more deeply.

[@k_salter]

Rev on the Red Line.

[@BettyBicepGirls]

I believe this song goes much deeper than just a star or famous person ? It makes me think more of dreaming about your place in the universe as you look up into the stars ✨ I was at a Foreigner concert in 2000 at a outdoor amphitheater when before they did this song , singer Lou Gramm said that “ since the stars are out bright tonight , let’s all be Starriders together now “ …. And they performed this song. It really was more powerful listening to it live under the stars that night 💫✨

[@fridaylong2812]

Thank you. The song was never a shallow pat on their own backs.

[@supertrexandroidx]

Yeah, I think this one is definitely more of a fantasy. Don't think it has anything to do with the record business

[@amrak5028]

Finally a real Rock Fans reaction! This is my Favorite off this first album.

[@jonathangilbert2456]

Great deep cut from their debut album. Wonderful choice!

[@karlschmitt6359]

The man who is singing is Mick Jones, not normally the lead singer, that usually goes to Lou Graham who does sing in this song! Powerful!

[@tkmoore6057]

Lou Gramm is singing the chorus

[@karlschmitt6359]

@@tkmoore6057 yes, I stated that in my response.

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, you’ll love their “Cold As Ice”!

[@karlschmitt6359]

This is my favorite Foreigner song, very underrated, but superb nonetheless! Thank you again for reacting to another one of my favorites!

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Same. This is my favorite Foreigner song ever, followed by “Headknocker”.. it’s just an epic FM rock tune that always gets overlooked. I’ve tried several times to suggest this one on different react channels but most everyone just sticks to the big radio “hits”.

[@karlschmitt6359]

@@CANDOKNOWHOW I agree!

[@greg2976]

SAME HERE! It's so mesmerizing!!!!!

[@neillenet291]

And HEADKNOCKER

[@richstrobel]

I forgot all about this song. Really good one from their first album. That isn't Lou Gramm in the beginning. He comes in with "speed increasing all control . . ." It might be Mick Jones in the beginning.

[@gchance]

*Gramm

[@richstrobel]

@@gchance Thanks I'll change that.

[@k_salter]

Nice choice. Foreigner has some great deep cuts. Check out "Rev on the Red Line" sometime. Really enjoyed hearing this again.

[@roccaclassico9028]

Mick Jones sang the lead vocals in this song, and Lou Gramm sang the section that starts with "Speed increasing...". Please react to one of their underappreciated songs, "Break It Up". Gramm's vocals are fantastic on that song.

[@tonyhomant244]

Yes, was going to say this. Mick never did really have a very strong voice.

[@Straydogger]

@@tonyhomant244 With Lou Gramm around, he didn't need one. LOL

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

Ooooo, You just heard what I always thought was Foreinger's most creative song. ..When I saw 'em live in 1979, they opened with this and played it studio-perfect, all the way down to the opening flute solo! XXXellent pick, I was wondering when someone was discover this jewel!

[@bobdelp2023]

LOU GRAMM!!! 😊ONE OF THOSE AMAZINGGGGG 70'S POWER VOCALISTS YOU GUYS!

[@MrJoseph6119]

My favorite song from Foreigner: Starrider and head knocker! great choice guys!

[@melaniejordan1199]

Lou Gramm - sexiest voice back in the day. I had forgotten about this one! Awesome! 🤘

[@BettyBicepGirls]

The lead singer is Lou Gramm

[@khoinguyen-wz9ww]

Mick Jones was/is the band’s leader founder lead guitarist. The singer was Lou Gramm.

[@midnightfury9001]

I wish they did more songs like this, also "Head knocker" is another Foreigner banger..

[@greg2976]

My favorite Foreigner song!!!!! It puts you in a trance!!!!

[@terrylandess6072]

Getting into rock during the 70's had the 60's classics on the radio - mostly the 'British' invasion, but America had their own answer gaining ground with Aerosmith, Nugent, etc. Then along comes Foreigner using their writing and performing skills to get more from their songs than was typical at that time. Lou's vocals kept the bar high.

[@twobeer3316]

Great Foreigner song, probably my fav. The live version from 1978 at the Rainbow is marvelous. Such a different sound from the typical Foreigner hit making machine.

[@melodymcdonald2140]

Oh man.., I had this on 8-track! I would pop into my little stereo in my car and go cruising… some great memories! Have always loved this band… thanks for playing this!

[@AsiaandBJ]

You're welcome!!

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..,Always Looove Foreigner..!!, That Flute in the beginning is very enchanting!!🌹

[@davidbordonaro1631]

You guys are the first I've heard do this , a very underated song . one more good one , since you asked , is The Damage is Done

[@edalisauskas7313]

My favorite Foreigner song Echoing other comments, they don’t make music like this anymore. Glad I was there!

[@markdicesare7936]

actually the guitarist (Mick Jones) sang lead on this song and Lou Graham sang back up

[@craigmarkowski7156]

Foreigner usually goes out on tour once a year and they usually go out with 2 other bands , Like Styx and or Chicago or Kansas !? Usually doing outdoor amphitheaters !

[@thegorn68]

Mick Jones, the founding member of Foreigner and lead guitarist sang the lead vocals on this particular song. His voice is what you hear in the beginning verses. However, the main lead vocalist with the bad ass, legendary voice was Lou Gramm. He comes in later in this song with, "Speed increasing. All control is in the hands of those who know..."

[@chuckstacy6500]

So two vocalists on this song. Starts out with guitarist Mick Jones. When it gets real good that's when Lou Gramm comes on. Gramm is awesome my favorite singer

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Hey y’all! I checked and y’all have done a lot of Foreigner hits..(they’re in my top 5 of ALL time) BUT y’all have not done one of their biggest..called “Waiting for a girl like you.” 😮 Oh Lort, it’s a must! Y’all will love it! Please do it. 🤞🏼🤞🏼❤️🙂

[@craigmarkowski7156]

Geez the Goosebumps that went through my body when I realized what song this was ! Not only had I forgotten about this song , But I forgot who sang it !? Dang man I'm loosen it ! Lol

[@bobdelp2023]

GREAT SONG FROM THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ( FOREIGNER ) 😊

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Y'all, I have loved your channel for a very long time and I'm so happy to hear this. This is from their very first album that came out when I was in like seventh grade. And yeah Lou Gramm was the powerhouse vocalist in Foreigner. I saw them live twice at that age and relatively small indoor venues and they just killed. I still think their second album Double Vision is my favorite album and so I don't know what you've done by them before, but check out Double Vision and definitely Blue Morning. It is so intense. It really rocks but it is also super melodic and atmospheric and Incredibly arranged. But I really like a lot of the songs off this very first album right before it, and this is one of my favorites. Everything about it is fantastic. I'm glad y'all reacted to this.

[@F3502000]

This was their first album, and by far their best. I do think this song was meant to be a hope for their future...and it definitely came true! 👍

[@eviekelpie1]

Guitarist, Mick Jones, on lead vocals. Love this oldie from them x

[@joelliebler5690]

This was their first album wishing that they could reach the top eventually with Mick Jones doing lead in the first part and Lou Gramm doing the second part as the pitch goes up and rocks out. Mick zJones does the lead guitar as well !

[@TreeFrogWillow]

There are 2 different singers on this and the the very powerful voice is Lou Graham .

[@how-to-linux.]

March 8 1977 > Foreigner's debut album dropped and life was good.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Another great song from Foreigner

[@bella-xp7qd]

Gonna see them in September, they doing their fairwell tour

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

It's about alien connection. A classic trope of the 70s.

[@paulmohr319]

Their first album is one of those where you could sit and play the entire album. Albums like the first Boston, Dark Side of the Moon, Sergeant Pepper, Rumors, or the Cars Debut. From beginning to end Bangers. Great reaction. Oh if I didn't mention this before. Awesome job at the Poppies, Asia should have won best laugh. Peace.

[@craigmarkowski7156]

When you get a chance you must listen to ' That was yesterday ' .... Awesome song 🎵

[@kennelson6055]

Thank you. I've suggested this song so many times

[@philgonzalez5953]

Wow! Haven't heard this in a long time. 👍

[@swampfizz]

very under appreciated song..some of their best was right here on the first album..Lou Gramm sang the famous song "I WANNA KNOW WHAT LOVE IS"

[@carollittle1059]

Great as ever, saw them a few years ago.

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Great pull on this one. No reactors do this one. TY 😊 and yes Lou has got some pipes. Always one of my fav. Singers.

[@AsiaandBJ]

Rock on!

[@mikeb36240]

One of my all time favorite Foriegner songs

[@KathySandru]

Mick Jones on vocals & Ian McDonald on flute. Mick & Ian's roots are in Progressive (Prog) Rock - Mick in Spooky Tooth & Ian with King Crimson

[@ericredlefsen5554]

2 different singers on this track guys, guitarist Mick Jones started the song, then Lou Gramm took over.

[@gaijin5]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

That’s my favorite Foreigner song right there. Y’all oughta check out my next favorite which is the song that follows it from the same record (their 1st record). Check out “Headknocker” sometime if ya get a chance, about an old school tough guy rocker.. it’s really a jammin tune, and always makes me laugh.

[@mikenastasi8927]

Lou Gramm is 1 of the greatest rock singers ever. Lou Gramm sung on every Foreigner album except for 2.

[@jefffrady3648]

Mick Jones is the lead vocal on this particular track I saw them last year and they did this with singing leads and still sounded great....

[@toddstevens13]

Hey guys, it is about an Alien group of travellers, who have popped into the Earth to see what is going on, and he is asking them all about who and what they do, and how he would like to become a "Starrider"

[@daveheesen9174]

this song is amazing...look for the live version at the Rhryman Theater

[@jamesvomsaal3814]

That Mick Jones on lead

[@tylerhackner9731]

Underrated

[@kathieovercash8414]

Jukebox Hero is my favorite Foreigner song.

[@rubbersole79]

You have to put yourself in the context of a high school kid drinking their first cold beers, not having heard Pink Floyd yet and having a friend crank this up in their butt kicking car stereo for you the first time. Incredible memory.

[@bobshaw8319]

If you love this then check out Spellbinder from their album Double Vision .. I think it's there best

[@daveheesen9174]

the singer on this song isnt Lou Gramm...its the guitar player...Cant Think of his name...he wrote it too

[@Straydogger]

Mick Jones.

[@daveheesen9174]

@@Straydogger thank you

[@ktwebbdevil]

Foreigner we're hitt machine in late 70s and early 80s.Although they have a couple of sappy ballads make no mistake they are a ROCK band !.I think you would like Headknocker, Jukebox Hero,Double Vision,Rev on the Red line,Dirty White boy may be my favorite

[@mike-jb4nc]

Pick any song off of there first album you can’t go wrong there all great

[@timskelton2325]

On this song, the guitarist (Mick Jones) is on vocals instead of Lou Gramm.

[@fridaylong2812]

Lou Gramm. Ian Anderson said he had the best tenor voice in Rock.

[@fridaylong2812]

No, it's not Torrent. Lou Gramm was only not Foreigner's for 2-3 years at the start of the 90's.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Whoa, I was the 420th like, haha shoot. Interesting song. I haven't heard this one from them, must've been from their first album. 70's was so diverse.

[@sisterdebmac]

They're talking about SPACE, BJ. People were really into UFOs in the '70s. Like Come Sail Away, this is a song about aliens coming and ushering us into space travel.

[@gradybush2135]

Mick Jones lead guitar is singing lead on this. Lou Gramm singing back up.

[@roymachluf2]

one of the best songs ever

[@gaijin5]

☮️❤️🔥🔥🔥🎶🎵🎶...😎

[@anahatatutu]

This song is about transcending our level of civilization and getting to the galactic stage. Will we make it? (Not looking to good right now) High-minded stuff like this came out a lot in the '70s.

[@austinartica8002]

Chicago White Sox park 1978 Foreigner with ac/dc ...

[@5d512]

I totally forgot about this song!!

[@stevewhitaker5619]

Ya. Foreigner is great all around. One group I haven't heard from is Benny mardones, try into the night

[@vicprovost2561]

Great song and the awesome Lou Graham on vocals, these guys have a ton of great songs to hear. Try Dirty White Boy, one of their best rockers. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎷🎹🎶

[@alanmaddison4835]

No, chiko. Guitarist Mick Jones is singing.

[@vicprovost2561]

@@alanmaddison4835 I am not a chiko and Lou is on backing vocals and obviously sings the majority of the bands tunes. She obviously heard Lou at times as she mentioned it.

[@alanmaddison4835]

Just take the "L", tip your hat and move on.

[@DavidGraskemper]

Great deep cut from Foreigner.

[@jamesvomsaal3814]

Head Knocker is a fun song off that album

[@markhopkins3438]

Check out Headknocker off of this same album.

[@DAMHoo]

The great Lou Gramm is the singer

[@lcln1]

Lou Gramm was lead singer

[@lcln1]

Addendum: In this piece, he was heard in the "Speed increasing" part of the tune.

[@alanmaddison4835]

But Mick Jones said the lead on Star Rider.

[@steveunderwood2356]

Fool for you anyway is a good one.

[@Pi_r8]

Try a first time reaction to, Sensational Alex Harvey Band Amos Moses 🎶 (Jerry Reed cover)

[@toddstevens13]

Nice, their only venture into Prog Rock.

[@pb6786]

I believe the song is about dying and going to heaven. I stole a ride on a passing star. He has died. Not knowing where I was going then the heavenly gates were sighted at last. All control is in the hands of those who know I believe they mean angels. Will they help us grow to one day be starriders. Starriders are the angels will they become angels too.

[@craiga1128]

thats Lou Grahm singing

[@EarthWalker2023]

🌟

[@metalmark1214]

A great early Foreigner song. Lou Gramm was the vocalist on this one. You have only scratched the surface of Foreigner songs. Others to check out: Waiting for a Girl Like You, Cold as Ice, Dirty White Boy, Double Vision, Blue Morning Blue Day, Say You Will, That Was Yesterday, Long Long Way From Home, and Head Games

[@Cj-gs3sc]

Foreigner is mix between the BEATLES + Pink Floyd + Led Zeppelin

[@bumperu]

Al Stewart could have joined in on this one.

[@steveunderwood2356]

Lou grahm

[@dontremblay6534]

Lou Graham

[@gchance]

Lou Gramm

[@dontremblay6534]

my bad miss spelled

[@DizJakeOG]

Asia is coming from my right ear and BJ my left. But as I watch, BJ is on the right, so maybe switch mics?

[@grumpyoldman2380]

I miss the 1970's...

[@bobbyadkins3231]

Lou gramm

[@thehistoryofgravy7315]

Foreigner first LP was great. After that, they were mostly uneven and filled with pop-songs and they became hit makers. After this first album they could have become more dynamic, but they settled into the mediocrity of formulated top 40 hits and they never sounded anything close to original again. They made money, but never made a better album. Or even got close.

[@glord1200]

😊😊😊luvs.!