FIRST TIME HEARING Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights REACTION

[@pamelaconley4030]

‘Hazard’ (haunting range) and ‘Don’t Mean Nothing’ (rocking) are my favorite Richard Marx songs.

[@foreveralone11w]

Hazard ❤ its a mood!

[@Spiderific]

Love Hazard!!

[@bethanythatsme]

Nice choices

[@victorsapen5389]

I was just getting ready to mention "Hazard". Possibly my favorite of his vocals.

[@BillGraper]

"Hazard" is essential!!!

[@MichaelCDavis1]

Richard Marx is so underrated. He is very nice and humble in person.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-underrated is so overused-

[@Faltor895]

He's kind of an ass.

[@RockFan89]

He's a fun twitter follow as well.

[@sunnystormy4973]

@@RockFan89 x

[@carlgibbons5777]

@@RockFan89 Yes he is. Mainly because he despises Traitor Trump. lol

[@surlechapeau]

He had 7 top 5 hits in the late 80s(3 #1's) and 7 top 20 songs in the 90s. "Hold On to the Nights" was a #1 !!

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Marx had a TOTAL of 14 Top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Nine (9) of them were Top 10 hits. Billboard Hot 100 is what counts as true “hits” because it includes all genres.

[@BM-hb2mr]

God I miss the 8p's and 90"s. Folks back then were so much mire relaxed and united

[@jp3813]

@@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13 In America.

[@ZillaMesh]

My favorite song by Richard Marx. Such a good summer song. Especially for the young lovers out there.

[@tammiec4937]

I saw him live he was awesome. His saxophone player Dave Koz is incredible. Dave has some albums of his own. Definitely check out more Richard Marx. Satisfied, Right Here Waiting, and Hazard are just a few to check out.

[@seanswinton6242]

@tammiec4937 Yes, when I saw Richard Marx on his debut tour, I took note of Dave Koz. As a saxophonist myself, I asked myself at the show, "Who is the Richard Marx on saxophone?" Koz was doing many Jazz sessions at that time. I bought Koz's debut album, and it was designed identically to the Richard Marx one! I have seen Richard Marx only 3 times, but I have his entire catalog. Koz is on numerous Jazz albums I own. I particularly liked the song and video he did with Country singer Toby Keith as a tribute to NBA Wayman Tisdale, a formidable bass Jazz bass player in his own right.

[@Marant2327]

Mine too. 💙

[@RockFan89]

Fun Fact: The bartender in the video is Richard's Dad (who had a career doing commercial jingles), and his Grandpa is sitting next to him.

[@Asian_Jeremy]

“Should’ve Known Better” is a great rocker song by Richard Marx you would really like. When I was a kid in the 80s MTV had this show called, “Dial MTV” where you could call in and vote for your favorite song and video and this song was always playing, classic! 😎

[@byerenny]

Richard's now married to Daisy Fuentes from MTV.

[@erikmchatton]

Couldn't second this harder. Love this song.

[@jp3813]

The intro of that song sounds a lot like "Outride a Crisis" from Super Hang-On.

[@NoCanDu]

Yes! Great rocking song.

[@Asian_Jeremy]

@@jp3813 Wow, that’s crazy! 😳

[@76JStucki]

Richard Marx is a deeper well than you might think. He is indisputably a superb musician. His songs are always very well crafted and produced, with unexpected turns and shifts

[@alfavan31]

His song 'Hazard' won a ton of awards, and rightly so because it was so well done. The song tells a story in a captivating, and somewhat haunting way. Gotta check it out!!!

[@davidcollins897]

One of the greatest ballads ever written. Amber is going to love that one.

[@seanswinton6242]

Richard Marx is awesome. He sang background for Lionel Richie and Luther Vandross on recordings ( who would later return to favor) on "Keep Coming Back" by Marx. His first 3 albums are full of songs to react to. "Dance With My Father" was a dedication to his father, comppaer Dick Marx. For a rocker, "Satified" will fit the bill!

[@hmsweet5227]

He also sang background vocals for Madonna.

[@kenqb5450]

Fun fact (at least for me) was the composer of "Here Comes The Hawks", the theme from the 70s of the Chicago Blackhawks NHL team.

[@seanswinton6242]

@@kenqb5450 I didn't know that, but considering Richard Marx is from Chicago, I can see that!

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

He wrote Edge Of A Broken Heart for the metal band Vixen

[@GrandpaOCE]

Dance with my father is a must

[@davidwalker683]

I saw him 2 months ago. He was awesome. Still sounds amazing.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Did you know his 3 sons with ex wife Cynthia rhodes (penny from dirty dancing) is most of his band

[@Almcingrid3663]

"Every single breath you took was mine". Gets me everytime!

[@williamcalderon9158]

Richard Marx’s keep coming back is absolute fire. Thank you for giving me my wish and getting back to him.

[@TETRARCHFREAK]

Endless summer nights by Richard Marx is such an incredible song One of his best you can really feel the emotion in the song

[@foreveralone11w]

Yes ❤ this song stops me in my tracks every time. So many memories ❤

[@mspfinney]

Still remember every word of this song! Love all his music. Very prolific. Hazard, Hold On To The Night, Don’t Mean Nothing, Should’ve Known Better, Satisfied, Now and Forever.

[@UltimateBowmanza]

Love Richard Marx! I wouldn't choose this as his second best though. Check out "Should've Known Better" for uptempo. "Hold On to the Nights" is probably my second favorite ballad from him. "Take This Heart" is another good uptempo one. He's mostly ballads but has a lot of great stuff.

[@markfadness9204]

"Endless Summer Nights" was the 3rd single Richard Marx charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and his 3rd consecutive Top 10 hit, followed by 4 more (1988 - 89) for a total of 7 Top 10 hits in a row ( in 1992 & 1994, he added 2 more Top 10s for a grand total of 9). "ESN" peaked @ #2 (for 2 weeks) in 1988.

[@pauldunn5978]

He was the very pinnacle of this genre in the late 80s. A lot of really good songs." Angelia" is one of my favourites.

[@TeXXicJA]

Satisfied, Should've Known Better, Keep Coming Back (with background vocals by Luther Vandross), Until I find you again, Don't mean nothing, Wait for the Sunrise, Surrender to me, Chains Around my Heart, Take this heart, Hazard..., SO many songs. He was my crush back in the day😊 Update: I forgot to mention Angelia. Please add it to your Richard Marx list

[@MrJocky82]

80's ballads are unrivalled....

[@jaquettajones]

Endless Summer Nights is One Gorgeous Classic

[@scottbryan803]

Nothing better than summer nights in the 80's as a teenager!

[@gdoggatl]

Spring, 1988!! Loved this cut!!👍

[@juliansuarez8809]

Yes Richard Marx, another great talent from my hometown of Chicago, Illinois U.S.A.!!

[@user-sc5vu5uz6t]

I saw Richard Marx live and just him and a guitar. He has so much charisma and was amazing ❤

[@MikeHart72]

We all have someone who will cross outs minds when listening to this song. We were 16 in the summer 1988, couldn’t stand to be separated, if we weren’t out hanging together we were talking for hours on the phone. Summer ended and we went to different schools, we faded out of each other’s lives. It was a very intense 2 month summer romance. Her name was Stephanie

[@MelissaK.]

My Richard Marx suggestions: - ‘Hazard’ is the kind of storytelling song you guys love, very mysterious - ‘Satisfied’ shows his guitar skills - ‘Don’t Mean Nothin’ is a great uptempo song, and the video features his first wife, Cynthia Rhodes (aka Penny from Dirty Dancing, among other things) - ‘Beautiful Goodbye’ is a much more recent song (the man has been writing & recording for 30+ yrs!), and the (extremely hot!) video features his second wife (though I’m not sure they were married at the time), Daisy Fuentes Marx (aka MTV VJ, among other things) - ‘Now and Forever’ is my own personal favourite Marx song

[@JoseMorales-nb6nn]

Guys Richard Marx does have great hits but PLEASE GUYS! PLEASE! react to some more George Michael " One More Try" Very emotional and what a story he sings about....................

[@foreveralone11w]

And kissing a fool! ❤

[@dustinjones8887]

Not to take away from your George Michal choice of One More Try. Good song. I personally was hoping they would react to George Michael's "I Want Your Sex". But yeah, Richard has many more hits. He had a great run.

[@JoseMorales-nb6nn]

​@@dustinjones8887 ooohhh yeah forgot about that song but just watched Jay and Amber look at each other with nothing to say would be priceless... But one of them would be bumping their shoulders and probably be like Ah huuuhhh... Lolol...

[@jeffmorse645]

I'm glad when I was in school summer vacation ran from the beginning of June all the way to the end of August/Labor Day. Kids need that time to be a kid! That said, I'm definitely a Richard Marx fan. His voice is great. "Take This Heart", "Should Have Known Better", "Satisfied".

[@michaelparsons5299]

I heard Richard Marx sing A cappella in 1989. My God, this man can bloody sing!

[@MP-od1zz]

Angelia, is another very good song from Richard Marx. But Hold on to the Nights is probably his top hit, next to Right Here Waiting, which you already reacted to.

[@Isander_Velazquez]

Love Richard Marx. One of the great solo artists of the time. Check out Jon Secada. This guy was another solo artist who was very, very good. You can start with Just Another Day or Angel. You won't be disappointed.

[@MelissaK.]

Seconding Jon Secada. Such an amazing artist!

[@janiefernandez2460]

Yes! Jon Secada Please Just Another Day

[@jennyleedanks-iq9mx]

Richard Marx plays the piano in one of his songs call Right Here Waiting For You

[@KLO-pt1gx]

I love Richard Marx voice! Hearing him always takes me back to the 80's. Richard Manx is married to the actress/dancer from Dirty Dancing, Cynthia Rhodes. The one that played Patrick Swayze's dance partner, Penny. They have 3 sons. Richard's father was a Jazz pianist in Chicago.

[@MrsKing-xp5jc]

You want up tempo, wait, I use to shake all over the house to "Don't Mean Nothing" and that great guitar with "Satisfied" and now my little one is grooving to it as well. Haven't seen anything yet from a brilliant artist.

[@theresatrapp4532]

Like I said on your first Richard Marx reaction, he had just the perfect pop voice. He was all over the radio late 80s, early 90s. I actually like his faster tempo songs better. Try his first hit "Dont Mean Nothing" or the one that will get stuck in your head "Shoulda Known Better" or "Satisfied".

[@cellyblank9919]

Richard Marx is such a talented song writer - this lost love classic is very compelling but matched with the video makes it EPIC! The story telling of the director set to the changes in the music - switching color to indicate the past, the intro of the love interest and her doofus boyfriend. The slow build of her long look at Richard - hoping for more in a relationship, he sees her. She's motivated to make her move, take her bf's drink, bumps Richard to let him know she's there. While seated she desperately wants confirmation, he slowly takes the drink but does not make eye contact. She's down but not disparaged. He goes to shoot and gives her the smile she needs- love blooms! This could be the best storytelling set to music ever...

[@brianscott9906]

Richard Marx's voice is the 80s wrapped up into one nice and tidy sound. Saw him early in his career and to this metalhead I'm glad Richard Marx inserted some bookmarks in my growing up years. Thank you Mr Marx.

[@KatSut1978]

Richard Mark will forever take me back to my childhood in the 80's. He is such a good singer and songwriter. This song always made me long for a summer romance.

[@c.s.m.k5737]

This song is a time machine. ❤

[@tiffylove36]

He is truly one of the nicest and sweetest guys! Met him numerous times as he lives/lived a few towns over from me and had shopped at the men's clothing store my Dad use to work at and ironically my Dad's band opened for him and Vertical Horizon one summer during the local fest. This brings back memories.

[@santellanr]

As mentioned below "Hazard" is great, as is "Hold On to the Night" and "Keep coming back" w/ the great Luther Vandross on backing vocals.

[@InvestBetter.]

Fun Fact: Richard Marx released 12 singles to start his career, from 1987-1992 The first 7 all were Billboard Top 5 hits, with 3 #1s ("Endless Summer Nights" was #2 in 1988) The next 5 singles were all Top 20 hits So 12 singles, 12 straight Top 20 hits

[@ryanjacobson2508]

Yeah it was a crazy run that bizarrely has kind of been forgotten.... His voice was inescapable from like 1988-1993.

[@anissacorbin32]

He played at our community lake a few years ago. Great performance. Great voice. Found out some songs he wrote for others that were hits

[@seanswinton6242]

"Satisfied" the Richard Marx Rock song! Great guitars!

[@Shellgrit]

"Hazard" is the iconic mystery story telling song for Richard Marx. "Satisfied" is a really upbeat one which would be my favourite song and also "Should've known Better" is pretty upbeat too

[@geneaikenii1092]

Guys, this one was, for sure a hit, back in the day. Very smooth. Nice.

[@lisalisa13]

This song takes me back to my first love and the summer nights out at Lake Hefner. "Time was all we had until the day we said goodbye."

[@sheilachappell8901]

What a great time!!!!! Hearing this brings me right back. And I wouldn't change anything.

[@vvcougar71]

The sax makes every song better.

[@mamatay7]

Omg, y'all the memories!!! 😊Love Richard Marx! I think you guys would love Don't Mean Nothing-- a different side of him!

[@craigdragseth9272]

I forgot about Don't Mean Nothing 0! Great song!

[@aliciasaracino1233]

The music of the 80s was nothing short of intoxicating. We were so fortunate to experience this decade.

[@endresnildal223]

Finally back to Richard Marx. When you reacted to his "Right Here Waiting", I wrote a comment for it about most likely "Hazard" would be the next song, but since it`s a ballad and I want like Jay for you to see more rocking side, I still as last year want the song "Satisfied" the most. I did mentioned "Don`t Mean Nothing" that is also a good faster song choice and "Now and Forever" as another great ballad. And still so many more good songs. Please don`t wait that long for next time!

[@Hp411hp]

“Satisfied” might be the Richard Marx song he’s looking for.

[@alishagrossman4080]

Richard Marx wrote This I Promise You for *NSYNC. There’s a great video of him singing it with JC Chasez , live. I think you guys would love it!

[@flatandsplat]

Love Richard Marx. Such a great singer

[@DeAnne1233]

Every time horns kick in now, Amber gives a nod and a Thank you guys, I know this one’s for me, grin to the camera. It’s adorable to see appreciation for appreciation.

[@sgtdarryldm]

This song reminds me of those perfect moments of time for me. It was 1988. I was driving from Atlanta to Jackson Mississippi at night in my new 1988 Isuzu Impulse Turbo. It has a killer sound system. This song came alive when played. It was night and I was 26 and everything was perfect at that moment. Always a great memory for me.

[@brendarobinson1656]

Richard Marx - one of the best!

[@braybrannan-saine6407]

Uptempo- should’ve known better, too late to say goodbye, satisfied, don’t mean nothin’, take this heart, nothin’ you can do about it, heart on the line, the way she loves me, front row seat, Down tempo & mid tempo-Hazard (do video), hold on to the nights, nothing left behind us, now and forever, KEEP COMIN’ BACK, ready to fly, whatever we started, last thing I wanted, another one down, limitless, same heartbreak different day So many, you guys have barely scratched the surface!!!!!

[@Smileybeeblevrox]

I remember when this came out in early summer, was played on light rock radio and mtv constantly all that summer

[@AnthonyL0401]

Richard Marx was a powerhouse through the 80s and early 90s. He also sang background with Lionel Richie and many others! He has written songs for many artists, too!

[@jennyleedanks-iq9mx]

I love everything by him

[@Denspion]

I've been waiting for you two to get to this one, this one hits deep. I used to spend the summer with my aunt in Florida. Met a girl and we had a summer fling, then I had to go back home, never saw her again, I'd listen to this song on tape over and over, that was about 30 years ago.

[@jeremies3612]

This song and one of your last with Boy Meets Girl, heavy on the Saxophone. Great choices

[@mysterygeek1934]

Richard Marx is most known for his ballads, but he's put out some upbeat songs, as well. I'd look first at "Satisfied," and then "Don't Mean Nothing" and "Should've Known Better." And if you're in the mood for a more haunting story, check out "Hazard."

[@mjmmjm5370]

I love Richard Marx's music...and he was such a damn cutie!!!

[@tonyalaudermilk3418]

My favorite Richard Marx song is Until I Find You Again....Oh, my heart!

[@eowritesnow8922]

This is my favorite Richard Marx song. You should also check out his live version in concert with saxophonist Dave Koz. I think that video is still up on YT.

[@leahsunbury9639]

I love me some Richard Marx! I got to see him perform in December of 2000 or maybe 2001? It was a very small venue and I was no more than 12 feet from the piano. It was amazing!

[@RMBlake007]

"Right Here Waiting (For You)" My all time Marx favorite!!!!

[@wallyllama2926]

A few great upbeat, Richard songs to check out, would be Don’t Mean Nothing, Should’ve Known Better, and Take This Heart. But another great slow song and I mean great slow song by him to check out would be Now and Forever.

[@peterwhite8132]

Two must listen to song by Richard Marx are Hold on to the night and Hazard Ricard Marx must one of the best ballard singers EVER.

[@flodee8561]

I love Richard Marx! Great singer and wonderful voice. This is one of my favorites!

[@butterflymama0838]

Man I just loved Richard Marx back then. I was in high school and one of his songs reminds me so much of my high school sweetheart when we broke up. I had such a crush on Richard Marx. I was 17 crushing on a celebrity that was 24...😍🥰

[@sopdox]

Richard Marx is currently on an acoustic tour. The last concert I saw before the lockdowns was an acoustic double bill with him and Rick Springfield. Great show. His wife is former MTV VJ Daisy Fuentes.

[@robertg7396]

I think this is probably my favorite Richard Marx song. Other banger he has are; "Hold on to the nights", "Children of the night" and "Hazzard". Richard is also an amazing song writer too. If Amber or Jay were Nsync fans, they may know the song "This I promise you". Written by Richard. 😊

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@akastarchild]

You finally got to more Richard.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sydneym4340]

And yet another brilliant, underrated singer with an amazing voice. Please make your next Richard Marx song - "Hazard." That's my personal favorite and one of his most successful songs.

[@salvatorecasto1184]

I remember those endless summer nights too back in 1987 as a kid, this song was on the radio that summer. No school riding my bike and hanging out with my friends. Staying up late and not a care in the world.

[@kheaslip6639]

Richard Marx was so popular growing up as a teenager, as your summer ends our spring begins, bring on summer in Australia! Love you guys 😊

[@jeffurbanski5627]

You should try “Don’t Mean Nothing” I Believe it was his first hit....More of a rock song. It’s really good!

[@benkyle76]

If you want uptempo, Satisfied, Don’t Mean Nothing, and Should’ve Known Better are the ones. If you want haunting and nostalgic, check out Hazard. Also, it is NOT a love song

[@jimcrossan1312]

***R. Marx had a much more uptempo hit titled “Should’ve Known Better” featuring a video with the classic ‘80s to early ‘90s MTV “look” featuring the hot groupie who checks Richie out and loses the wedding ring when they hook up, not to mention they both have these huge manes of ‘80s hair….this performance has all the cliches…you’ll love it!

[@cog4life]

Richard Marx…. Such a great artist! 😊

[@allenfitch2996]

Marx an 80's ICON. Brilliance all day.

[@ladyleopublishing966]

WOW! I loved Richard Marx music. Such a voice.

[@crownjewel1969]

I got to see Richard live back in the 90s. He is a great talent.

[@markwoodford1171]

His song "Should of known better" is probably more to Jay's liking.

[@the-dave-house-project]

Underrated vocalist and songwriter... and, I appreciate that he's actually singing in his video instead of just lip syncing, which most did during the 80's. You can see him using proper breathing techniques even though it's just a video.

[@Niecy70]

Ugh!!! My first-ever concert in 1985 when I think he was just coming onto the scene. He opened up for Kansas. Amazing!❤

[@stevehamilton8824]

Richard Marx came onto the scene with the song "Don't Mean Nothin" and it was hit after hit from then on during the 80's. Talented guy who doesn't get the recognition he deserves but is applauded by many artists and stars who want him to write for them. Critics "Don't mean nothin".

[@fabian4ever69]

I always listen to this song during the Sunmer. I love it!

[@deanjohnson6917]

Satisfied is more of a rocking song that Jay is looking for from Richard Marx

[@genabourassa7962]

Love, love, love Richard Marx anything he sings is great and he sure is easy on the eyes. I'm never disappointed with his songs

[@davidwalker683]

He’s got so many songs for you guys to do.. try- now and forever

[@homefry707]

Oh Lord, now I’m thinking about what’s his face again. 😂 The power of music. Dang it.

[@foreveralone11w]

Omg right??? It’s been 30 years! Why?!? 😂😂😂

[@danrumble74]

I confess.. I saw him at the USF Sundome in 1990. I still listen to this song specifically, and it still gets me.

[@AL13NM]

His song DON'T MEAN NOTHIN is a Must Hear!

[@Vinylrebel72]

I remember when i was 15, mg brother and I would take our girl friends out, he would drive, and we would all just hang out and drive around at night, during the summer, we would just cruise….and this song would come on the radio…we had the windows down, went out to eat…went to the park at night, all the kids were there….and sometimes when we got home, we would just sit on top of the car and look up at the night sky….this song was a hit…..this brings back some great memories…glad i married that girl too.