First Time Hearing | Smokie | Living Next Door To Alice | 3 Generation Reaction

[@gemeloreacciona]

These songs are the kind that lift your spirits just by listening to them.

[@pinball1970]

In the UK when this comes on we say, " Alice, Alice who the ***f is Alice?" Very childish but we do it anyway. It works for us, as a nation.

[@janhansen910]

we do the same in denmark

[@newmankidman5763]

Not only do we do that in the UK, but we also use the same phrase with other names, for instance, we might say "who the F*** is @pinball1970?" :)

[@richmayes8451]

All thanks to English comedian, Roy Chubby Brown. 😂

[@diggersouth]

It's a very fun version.

[@RB_2Y]

Not just in the UK or in Denmark. In Sweden too. When we are on holiday in the sun and, now it doesn't matter if it is in the Spanish Canary Islands, or in the Greek Islands, or in the Mediterranean, this song is ALWAYS played. With the addition then the band, the troubadour stops and awaits the crowd's roar, "Who The F*** Is Alice". So it is very common that Scandinavian bands and troubadours who play at the sun holiday hotels always play this one. Or there's always someone from the audience roaring, play Living next door to Alice. 😂🤣

[@visaman]

The woman talking to Smokie was waiting 24 years for Alice to leave. 😂

[@maxsinnapah5754]

70s songs like these is a must to listen in the juke box at every coffee shop. Nice to know you gals love this song .

[@drekruizinga8696]

They where big in Europe (end 70ś)...loads of big hits, And the band is Called Smokie, the Singer is Chris Norman

[@RB_2Y]

And Ladies... If you really liked the original Smokie singer from the 70's, Chris Norman's voice, (He is the one who sings in this music video and the best Smokie singer of all time) then you must listen and watch the video with Suzi Quattro and the Smokies first singer, Chris Norman and the song Stumblin In. There, Chris's raspy and beautiful voice really comes to its best.

[@thomask8367]

Agree, I listened to the song "Stumblin' In" so many times. Chris' voice and Suzi's smile ... 🥰

[@crouchingtiger9108]

Smokie didn't get the promotion they deserved in the US. They had about 15 really good songs. There is no original member of the band left in the band that goes out as Smokie today but the original singer, Chris Norman is still going. He had a hit in the US with Suzi Quatro called Stumblin' in.

[@massimosarracino1077]

😂 the history of the music

[@nelerhabarber5602]

I had a crush to Chris Norman, the lead singer, loved his raspy voice, his hair and his SMILE. There is also a great duet with the rock lady Suzie Quatro, Stumblin in.In Germany, Smokie was number one in the singles charts for 14 weeks in 1977 (nine weeks with Living Next Door to Alice), and another five weeks with Lay Back in the Arms of Someone.

[@thomask8367]

Yes, for example Chris and Suzi live in a TV show kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3Qe4auedd-eK8

[@reedebrown6006]

I remember going to see Smokie in the Seventies. Great band!

[@PhilH919]

Thanks Ladies. Song from my era from a band who come from the same county as me in the UK. (Yorkshire England). We loved them.

[@1tommymulligan]

Love your reactions Smokie had many hits including Don't Play your Rock'n roll to me, Mexican Girl, I'll meet you at Midnight, If You Think You Know How to Love Me, For a Few Dollars more, all wonderful songs. Chris Norman the lead singer done a beautiful duet with Suzi Quatro called Stumbling In a big hit and a great listen.

[@pompanomark2024]

GREAT song!

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

Saw this pop up and had a flashback.

[@newmankidman5763]

I have known and liked this song for many years, and even use a wallpaper that has it, audio only, on my Wallpaper Engine; however, until Today, I had never known by whom it was sung, and somehow it never occurred to me to Google or KZbin it, so, thank you.

[@shineharveymoon]

I lived almost next door to to Smokie's lead singer, Chris Norman. A lovely man, and my sister used to babysit for their family in Yorkshire, England :) Ladies, I'm sure you've heard of Suzi Quattro? Chris and Suzi were friends (I think they were on the same label or shared the same agent). They did a great duet together called 'Stumblin in' kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3Qe4auedd-eK8.

[@michaelavery6390]

Hi Ladies. I'm sending you a small list of songs that Smokie had in the UK during the Seventies. In 1976 they had a hit with ' I'll meet you at Midnight ' it got to no11 . And from 1977 they covered a song called ' Needless and Pins 'and that reached no10. Then from 1975 they had a no8 hit with ' Don't play your rock ' n ' Roll to me ' . From 1977 they had a no12 hit with ' Lay back in the arms of someone ' and the last from my little list is a song called ' If you think you know how to love me' and that was from 1975 and reached no 3 in the UK charts. Best wishes.

[@mrloverlover32]

smokie is and was very popular in Denmark and in Europe and they have made many hits

[@JulieConkle]

As soon as it started, I remembered the song. Never had a clue who made it, but I do remember it.

[@1967wattsy]

Yes to make lulu happy and it's a lovely song, which I knew you would all like.

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Yes it was wonderful

[@zigman63]

Think I was about 10yrs old when this was out,I had the 7" single and absolutely loved it. Great reaction

[@donalddixoninlou]

This was ALL over the radio back in the day. It lasted for weeks. I'm surprised you have never heard of it before.

[@1967wattsy]

You are so welcome girls .

[@markbolton9739]

Love your work your a cool mum being Australian i love your accent youve got 2 wonderful daughters and your wonderful as well ive got cancer and you put a smile on my dial ive been to your beautiful country several times and.texans are the friendlist

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you get better soon.

[@cadifan]

I can't believe Donna had never heard of the song. Smokie was a British band and the song was originally from Australia but Smokie made it a smash hit around the world but only made it to 25 in America and 17 in Canada.

[@1967wattsy]

I,m so glad you liked it .I thought you would

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Yes it was great

[@xyxyqw]

In the 70s Smokie ruled the German charts...They had so many hits...my favorite is "Don't Play that Rock'n Roll to me" Best regards Form Munich

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Hello from Texas

[@JudeAussie]

My Mum loved this song.

[@ladydalida6917]

The original line-up in the 70s was Chris Norman, vocals Alan Silson, lead guitar Terry Uttley, bass guitar Pete Spencer, drums The band released their first LP "Pass it around" under their first name "Smokey", but then had to change their name to "Smokie" because there was trouble with the singer Smokey Robinson. That brings back a lot of memories of a time that was unique. The time of my youth, with a lot of crazy ideas and nonsense in my head. The original albums from back then are in my cupboard. I keep them like a treasure. Check out the songs by Suzie Quatro and The Sweet, then you'll know what was going on with us in the 70s and early 80s. Have fun Greetings from Germany The Lady

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Hello from Texas

[@hototowhistler]

Their best bangs were, ‘Don’t Play Your Rock and Role to Me’, ‘If You Think You Know How to Love Me’, ‘Something’s Been Making Me Blue’ and ‘Lay Back in the Arms of Someone’. Please try them : )

[@connyconway3725]

From the 70s. Check out tumbling in with them and Susie Quatro

[@thomask8367]

YES!! 🥰 And please react to a version with their perfomance on video, not just displaying a CD cover picture. This version is the one I like best kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3Qe4auedd-eK8

[@aingealtara1479]

.. The name is Chris Norman.. He started Smokie with his best friend and school friends.. He went solo in the 80's and is still to this day very popular and the very same as he was back then..

[@TheRtm68]

In the Netherlands we had a Sanger (Peter Koelwijn) he covered in Dutch, and after the “living next door to Alice”we sang”who the f…k is Alice”! It was verry populair in the ‘80-‘90 with some beer 🤣🤣🤣,but the original of Smokey sounds the best but still I sing our lines with it🙏🏻 Thnx for bring back that memory😘

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

You're welcome

[@rightredman]

I've just put listen to Roy chubby then saw 200 others said same 😂 deleted it 😂

[@christopherstevenson5470]

The euro version,WHO THE FK IS ALICE?😂😂😂😉⏰

[@appleringa8167]

I went to a smokie concert and everyone was screaming "who the f**k is alice." 😂😂

[@ManuelGuajardo-zd7hx]

This video was approved by Kathy for the deep vees lol . Wintersun Alex in Texas ❄️♥️♥️♥️

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Yes it was. Lol

[@danielgustafsson9909]

“Alice, who the F**K is Alice?!”😄

[@RonnieMcNairney]

Hey Ladies, Loving Your reactions ❤ Keep up The good work 👏 Keep Rocking 👍 Ronnie SCOTLAND

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Thank you so much 😁

[@DoliSkipper]

this was a popular song here in Sweden during the 70's, so popular that I have a "swedish danceband"-cover version (with Swedish translated lyrics), on an old lp lying around, by the maybe not so famous group "Bingos".

[@donaldduck2139]

Mexican Girl another good one from them. . . Donna too busy watching the Bee Gees and Andy, didn't notice Smokey 😅

[@jimdkat1]

My mum's sister my aunt lived next to us for 24 years and more and yep her name was Alice.

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Cool

[@ManuelGuajardo-zd7hx]

Kathy tell Chad to be careful out there in the heat the heat index here in Huntsville Texas was 101 yesterday and today there is a heat advisory for Texas and my mother Cathy and myself will try to give Donna and lulu birthday gifts for them for Donna's birthday and I do have special birthday requests for Lulu's birthday and Donna's birthday which you couldn't do lulus birthday request in June. Just wanted to let you know beautiful Texas ladies. Much love Wintersun Alex in Texas ❄️♥️♥️♥️

[@rimisark]

They were big in 70's.

[@colinstevens2691]

Smokie had loads of hits in the 70’s. Mexican Girl, For a few dollars more, If you think you know how to love me are all great songs 😊

[@visaman]

They didn't uderstand the hook ending. Listen to it again ladies!

[@sveinreinr4606]

Very popular song in Norway in the 70s. Smokie is a UK band I believe

[@johnkyle2877]

Smokie is a Brit band from the 70's!

[@michaelford5269]

Hi girls another great reaction time to try Status Quo

[@zulkanainbaharuddin2185]

It's a very popular pop band of the 70s'.😊😊😊

[@robsmith6281]

Really popular here in the uk rereleased 1996 Original 1972.

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Thanks for the info

[@tonyhaynes9080]

Might I suggest you take the time to listen to Wild Wild Angels, also by Smokie?

[@cristiansainz3460]

Very good, I hope they react to Smokie - needles and pins, it is a classic of theirs

[@MoatemjenJamir]

Great job ladies.... I love your reactions and love you guys.i an Moa..i wish Donna never grow stay young😌,You are charming, lovely and my energy booster😁... Don't stop this show ladies. I wana request the song "I don't wana miss a thing" By Aerosmith. Its about a movie where a dad gives up his life to save daughter and bf.

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Thank you so much for watching

[@1967wattsy]

Needles and pins is another song by them

[@hengiztcol-bass1670]

Listen to the Chubby Brown version.

[@1967wattsy]

Oh carol is another song by smokie you would like too.

[@johnapplegate1289]

You really need to check out Judee Sill. She was amazing. Jesus Was A Crossmaker is a good start. Her story is incredible. I just watched a documentary on her called Lost Angel. Very emotional film.

[@connyconway3725]

Ps you should introduce Lulu to the righteous brothers unchained melody.

[@rudolfg.7041]

Dieses Lied lief 24 STD Tag und Nacht auf allen Sendern.Die Fans texteten in Live Konzerten den Text um in "Who The Fuck Is Alice".Das singt auch heute noch jeder so.😊😊🤷‍♂ This song ran 24 HOURS day and night on all channels. The fans in live concerts changed the text to "Who The Fuck Is Alice". Everyone still sings it like that today.😊😊🤷‍♂ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZLSeWBqiNutjqc

[@PhilBurns-oc2vg]

Chubby Brown's version seems to be more popular

[@rodthebodfromcanada]

Drm Hook also had a version.... But You really need to hear the uncensored version. It was a staple song at a little margarita bar in Puerto Vallarta during spring break for years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIbcaWaGgM-ehas

[@MusicandCatLover-vc6jb]

Is this Alice from wonderland or is it Alice Cooper? ........................ ;-) Smokie were together with The Sweet one of the most successful poprock bands in Europe in the 70s. I like them!

[@visaman]

@@MusicandCatLover-vc6jb Alice from Alice's Restaurant.

[@nanghelutamx2]

From Europe like 50 years ago

[@PhilH919]

If you like this one you will love another hit of theirs, "I'll meet you at midnight". This is a link from their official website. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaC3faGXfpaBe7s

[@1967wattsy]

Came out in 1977

[@roberteatwell6827]

Who the f*** is Alice. Ah memories.

[@thomask8367]

Another great song with Smokie lead singer Chris Norman, that he also performed as a duet with US rock star Suzi Quatro is "Stumblin' In". I like this 1978 live version best: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3Qe4auedd-eK8 May be I should propose it for a reaction video? Or would this one with Suzi Quatro and band be better for a reaction kzbin.info/www/bejne/n369dqxjZ86tqqc ?

[@raytalbot5890]

Hot chocolate, Emma 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@JackNiddey]

Well hello ladies I'm New to this and have recently discovered y all I would like to request a song for you by kiss called everytime I look at you from there my unplugged set you ladies rock peace

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Thanks for subbing

[@tonyodonnell-tv9yq]

Smokie were successful with a lot of hits but at the same time they never seemed to become famous in the way that Bowie and Marc Bolan were.

[@vargred1375]

Maybe you could react to stumblin in by Chris Norman and Suzie quatro

[@bobbyboko6317]

Everything about this sounds American but they are a UK band

[@pepelemoko2820]

Alice? Who the fk is Alice, is a famous chant to this song in the UK.

[@erice.214]

Played the wrong video. You needed to play the adult version.

[@ignacioespinoza685]

Hello can you react to forever young alphaville

[@deepthrow-jn8ij]

Alice Alice, who the fuck is Alice?

[@Duci66]

Who the **** is Alice?

[@HammerJam007]

Alice? Who the ?$&@ is Alice?

[@knockonrock7013]

Alice..who the f is Alice

[@pinball1970]

I personally disaprove but i cave under peer pressure. My apologies ladies.

[@howardyoung9987]

Who the f*** is Alice?

[@thenaughtyboys4321]

You should have listened to the better version alice who the fuck is alice

[@thomask8367]

I guess it's a personal preference, which version is considered better. I like both, the bitter sweet emotional original, and the newer one, wild and more drive.