First Time Hearing Orleans - Still The One (Reaction!)

[@rubensdesk]

Thanks Shon for being the DJ for another generation. You are making this a better world.

[@jonahhex8178]

Great lyrics, beautiful harmonies, excellent guitar solo. Nothing not to love about this song.

[@kimmycook2698]

Have not heard this in years...still sang every word.

[@FUBAR1986]

There from Woodstock, New York in Ulster county just up the road from me!! they were the lead band first year of the star-spangled spectacular which was a Fourth of July celebration… they played this song as the fireworks went off🎉😂❤

[@ramonalfaro3252]

Dance with Me by Orleans is another hit! Check out Seals & Croft "Summer Breeze". Classic Soft Rock hit!

[@stevehamilton8824]

Classic song! The 70's had incredible music and song writing. Such a jam!

[@1stsharkb8]

I still listen to this song every day.

[@Tomhusker]

I had the DJ play this song, dedicated to my wife, at our 25th wedding anniversary party back in 2007. A classic for sure.

[@richardvincelette9741]

This song swings so much it’s tough to deny 🔥

[@Angelslvhf]

I was in college when this song was all over the radio. It was playing when my Mother walked by. She said, "that song is about me and your Father." They were college sweethearts, married young, and were still acting like they were first in love, not old enough to have kids in college. They continued their love story for 55 years. Great songs have the ability to invoke powerful memories.

[@bluelionvintage8134]

Great song!! Soft rock, especially 70's soft rock, is what your generation now refers to as "yacht rock". America, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Seals and Croft, Christopher Cross, a multitude of groups from that decade just made beautiful, low key, sweet sounds that were a nice change from rock and roll and disco, although those genres were tremendous also. There will never be as much true talent and beautiful noise as there was back then!!

[@joethaczarnecki7056]

Always loved this song miss this kind of music

[@RhondaHill-mi7cw]

This group had some great hits and are underrated IMO. Glad you shared this. Thanks.

[@tammywhite5742]

Shon…..love your exuberance and the way you feel the music. You should check out “Shambala” by Three Dog Night, “Stuck in the middle with you“ by Stealers Wheel or “ Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder. They are all fun upbeat great 70s songs that I think you’ll love!!!

[@widget1005]

I was 17 when this came out and I've always loved it.

[@behindenemylines9033]

Dude, you would love the hits from Ambrosia. Phenomenal.

[@stevesnow315]

The Story of the song is the lyrics came to Johanna Hall while she was doing laundry. How about the harmony guitars by John Hall he was the master. And I might add a very nice person. "Let There Be Music" and "Dance With Me" are probably the most popular Orleans tunes but their music is memorable. Thank you Shon 😊❤

[@mikethej4218]

You'd love Sniff and the Tears...Drivers Seat...Love ur research and reactions!

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

Great great song I hadn’t heard it in years still a favorite of mine. Thanks for the great review Shon.

[@23skidoo46]

bro, you're just scratching the surface, my man. You delve deeper and you will find many more gems, trust me! I've been listening to this kind of music and all kinds of music for over 50 years. so much out there to be heard. enjoy it all.

[@DariaBilowus]

You'll love England Dan & John Ford Coley, "Nights Are Forever Without You" "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight" are two of their best.

[@billofalltrades2633]

Songfacts®: John Hall of Orleans explained how the song came to be written in the liner notes to the Best of Orleans CD: "A friend of ours was going through a divorce and asked Johanna (Hall's wife and lyricist) to write a song about a couple staying together. So she did, and she handed me the finished lyric on the back of an envelope and said, 'Do you think you can do anything with this?' I wrote the music to it in 10 minutes, which was a good sign."

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

👀 You look like your having too much fun when you do your reactions, 🤣 😏 the more fun the better that's what I say! 😉 when it comes to reactions you're Still The One with the best.👌 Peace the forever hippie Gary 😊 ❤️ love too see you loving this 70's music 🎶

[@dagmar.6954]

Orleans were a pop rock band & had their biggest hits in the 70's with "Still The One", "Dance With Me", "Love Takes Time", "Let There Be Music" & "Reach".

[@deborahgeorge9170]

Great song! A good story telling song is Marie Laveau by Bobby Bare.

[@marilyn4917]

I always loved this song! Thanks for playing it Shon!

[@Serai3]

Love this song. Personally, I'd call it "happy rock". It's rock that's pleasant to listen to, and makes you happy. :) Since you like this vibe of being happy with someone, check out Neil Young's "Harvest Moon." Different tempo, but it has that same feeling. One of my longtime faves!

[@lgray1963]

This song was in TV commercials.

[@lindalou6105]

That's what I was gonna say

[@loupi4bama]

There are a handful of couples that wrote epic songs over the years. My second cousin Boudleaux Bryant and his wife Felice wrote over 5k songs for BMI back in the 50s n 60s. This song by Orleans is still a banger after all these decades. Love it. ♥♥♥♥

[@caseyb4425]

Christopher Cross is another soft rock legend, "Sailing", "Ride Like the Wind" and "Arthur's Theme" are a few of his best. But the song that always touched my heart is "The Goodbye Girl" by David Gates (who was also the lead singer of the very popular group Bread. And their music is the epitome of soft rock).

[@paulpenix8198]

I'm surprised you haven't heard this. It's been covered multiple times and has been in so many tv commercials and movies. Great song and great reaction.

[@jennifersherrard8260]

You are such a joy to watch Shon! Love your reactions and how in tune you are. Your enthusiasm takes me back to when these songs were new for me and that’s a wonderful thing!

[@casualguy393]

If you like this one then you will also like Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum, Double Dutch Bus, On the Road Again and Going up the Country by Canned Heat, Love Is Alive by Gary Wright, and RubberBand Man by the Spinners.

[@bethweil8753]

Couple good soft rock songs are Sister Golden Hair by America, and Right Down the Line by Gerry Rafferty.

[@donnacarter2617]

I would like for you to check out Aldo Nova - Fantasy and Triumph - Lay it on the Line, April Wine - Just Between You and Me Thank you!!!

[@brianwilson1542]

Great tune as nearly 90% of their tunes are . First time sering your show . Love it !!

[@laraismyname821]

Yeah, soft rock may be your genre. Here are some artists you might like that fall into that category: Atlanta Rhythm Section Jackson Browne Captain & Tennille Joe Cocker Eagles Hall & Oates Kenny Loggins / Loggins & Messina Van Morrison Olivia Newton John REO Speedwagon Linda Ronstadt Boz Scaggs Paul Simon Steely Dan Rod Stewart James Taylor Toto Steve Winwood

[@sarasotarebel2445]

If you're interested in more soft rock, check out Ambrosia.

[@williamjones6031]

I haven't heard this OHW in 40+ years. Thanks

[@kpiperjr]

Damn, Shon, you're a good human. Your vibe is just awesome.

[@billofalltrades2633]

My friend this is a great, classic song! Great reaction ❤🙏to you and your family!

[@rhondapleie4064]

Love this song! 🎵 ❤

[@davidfischer1138]

Great song. Along same lines, check out summertime by mungo jerry. Orleans has a few more good ones.

[@jackmandu]

Great reaction, Shon. I love this song.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Great reaction bro…. You are real ! Glad you can appreciate music in all genres ❤️🤘🏼

[@frankaq3951]

Shon, you are one of my favourite reaction channels. Great attitude, and great taste!

[@wendyflinchbaugh9944]

My husband and I just celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary and this is our song. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimcutts6153]

🇬🇧 "Going Up The Country" by Canned Heat is very special. Great tune, & lead singer has a fabulous voice. 👌🎼🎶🎵

[@SQUATCHY614]

Oh this brings me back to my teen years and my first love Sandy.

[@purdyquibb]

If I donate a shirt will you wear it?? hahaha. Just giving ya grief buddy. great reaction.

[@shadow1674]

Groovy thank you so much

[@destinyreelly2974]

I sure do love some soft rock/yacht rock whatever we want to label it. There’s too many songs to even suggest!!! Amie. No one ever does that one.

[@davidvsr]

they soud just as good live,, love em

[@susandeblass1883]

Definitely a song to jitterbug to!! Great song 🎵

[@abbykrom6595]

I absolutely love your videos. You’re so positive and engaged and I feel like you are genuinely affected by the songs. I’m probably gonna go add a bunch of comments just to generate more reactions because they just lift up my day ☀️ I would call this “yacht rock” that’s an actual genre so maybe look that up. Maybe try “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass

[@mikewilder8838]

I like that Shon is appreciating soft rock. I love the soft rock of the 70's. A good part of music consumption is from this era. I could list dozens and dozens that I listen to on a regular basis. Magnet and Steel by Walter Egan and Cool Change by the Little River Band are great. Handy Man by James Taylor would be a great listen too.

[@leopresnell8653]

Another great song by them is Dance with Me. It gives the same great feeling.

[@barbkubik9524]

Ditto from below... you'll have to do their song "Dance With Me" 🥰

[@justjack0715]

Great tune and reaction. He also had a solo hit in 1980 called "Crazy" and he became a US congressman as well. Interesting guy... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hall_(New_York_politician)

[@jonahhex8178]

Shon if you haven't done it yet might wanna check out Atlanta rhythm section song called spooky.

[@bryansproles2879]

If you want another amazing love song....you've already checked out Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street", now you need to check out his song "Right Down The Line". Soft rock, super catchy, super meaningful. You'll love it.

[@juliestogner2542]

Shon, the song you need to react to is.....Roberta Flack. First time ever I saw your face. Must be the live version. In my opinion this is probably at least top 5 love songs. So much emotion, beauty. Will send chills down your spine

[@davidwhitley1545]

"I am so into you" Atlanta Rhythm section / "key Largo" Bertie Higgins and "Kiss you all over" by Exile, would be some great soft-rock suggestions

[@roberormonde]

Back when music had class

[@TripletDad3]

Check out The John Hall Band - Crazy (Keep on Fallin' in Love)

[@templeofthehut]

I recommend Styx. Dennis DeYoung wrote a number of songs about how much he loves his wife.

[@debbiewood13103]

🥰

[@tilemonkee5510]

You're a good souul,bro. Hopefully you can find someone who makes this song real for you❤

[@Jenna-nx3nx]

Will you please cover Aurora's song, The Seed? :) I know you love a good message and this one is amazing as well as her angelic voice.

[@andreagiesbrecht611]

Baby Come Back by Player, Biggest Part of Me by Ambrosia

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

'Soft Rock' my ass!

[@michaelhoward900]

Also Little River Band. Doesn't get any better than that group.

[@brianwilson1542]

Check out Rose of Cimeron by POCO.

[@kennethbrown5164]

I think they call this song along with others like it... "Yaht Rock".

[@80sboy71]

Still waiting for some Shine Down

[@nicolegoehr5618]

#☝️shon♥️👍

[@michaelhoward900]

Got one for you - Marmalade. Check 'em out.

[@wwade7226]

Soft Rock aka "Yacht Rock"...

[@sandyburch3010]

Dance with me

[@dl00076]

Soft rock was a thing in the 70s and 80s.. ...not sure if there is a genre of soft rock anymore ?

[@whoworks1302]

You need to yry Dance With Me by Orleans...I dare say there's a chance you could like it better than this song you just reacted to.

[@thekingcobra63]

This era was so great with harmonies and raw talent. For similar type songs try Little River Band, songs like "The other guy," or " Man on your mind." Also Dr Hook had some great songs in those days.