First time hearing The Ides Of March “Vehicle” Reaction | Asia and BJ

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[@walterpanovs]

Lead singer Jim Peterik was just 19 when this was released in early 1970. The track was the fastest selling single in Warner Bros. history to that point and ultimately peaked at #2 (stuck behind the 3-week chart-topping run of The Guess Who's "American Woman"). This track was the only hit for the Ides of March (which had been together through their teen years), though Peterik would go on to further success years later in 1982 co-writing and singing lead on Survivor's #1 hit "Eye of the Tiger."

[@j.j.hayden9461]

Some good info mate, but Jim wasn't singing lead on "Eye", it was frontman Dave Bickler.

[@charlesf2804]

Actually, they had another hit, "Superman." It got radio play, certainly, though not as big as "Vehicle" for sure.

[@walterpanovs]

That was their follow-up to "Vehicle" and it only made it up to #64, which while not a hit was better than what followed. They released three more singles through 1971 with one making it to #73 and two not even cracking the Top 100.

[@charlesf2804]

@@walterpanovs I knew "Superman' wasn't as big, but it got enough airplay (where I lived anyway) to make one think it got higher than #64. Interesting. I don't even remember their other singles.

[@amb6899]

Thxs for filling me in of lead singers name. Really dug this back then, still do! Baffles me how this was their only hit, tho that I know of. Hope Jim was successful in another band. Great voice.👍

[@827dusty]

I remember ay back in 1970, I was in 7th grade, and everyone loved this song. Such a classic song. Every Marching Band at every football game has played this song at halftime for over 50 years now. Thanks

[@maruad7577]

I saw these guys back in 1970 when they upstaged Led Zeppelin and Iron Butterfly. They had a lot of energy and they shared it with the audience. It was great.

[@billhooten6377]

They came right in the middle of Chicago and Blood, Sweat, and Tears making such a big splash. Ides of March was good (once) and they rode the coattails of the other two bands with the "horn" sound.

[@klasseact6663]

Back handed comment about the coattails. Who rode the guitar coattails🤔🙄😳

[@daveconder4351]

what about Chase if you want horns

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

Bill Hooten HOOTERS??? Aw, Hooten. Coattails?? Man u straight tripp`in!!!

[@srmqzq]

We're still good....

[@deanajamroz1182]

VEHICLE is a "put the top down on the convertible, crank up the music as loud as possible and sing until the cops pull you over"! God, I've always loved this song!

[@musiclover7840]

Between the Ides of March, Chicago, and Earth, Wind, and Fire, they defined the "Chicago sound" in the late '60's-early '70's. Never too much horns!

[@barbarawebb7185]

Blood, Sweat and Tears too.

[@sylviapotter6328]

I love the story he told about this song, He said he liked a girl and had a car, he would give her a ride to school and back but she never acted like she was interested in him only his car. Long story short Their still married today.

[@jacqueline4514]

Love that story!

[@powerdown7772]

Early 70s when this was still #1 they played in Monmouth College gym. Bunch of us were outside listening. The singer announced they had fans outside that couldn't get in and called for security to open the doors. We all filed in as they went into this song. Sounded even better live to me.

[@scottNNJ]

The story behind the song is not as creepy as the first line suggests. Prior to writing the song, the singer was dating a girl and madly in love with her. She broke it off and he was distraught. After time, she called him back and got his hopes up again, but only because she needed a ride somewhere. Time and again, she called him for a ride, and still in love with her he obliged. At one point he came to a realization as to his role and shouted “I’m your vehicle”… and that inspired the song.

[@ronaldcrawford9310]

Back in 1970-71, I had a black1963 Ford Fairlane sedan with a 260 V8 and 3 on the tree. Thought I was the shit. Anyway, at that time, this was my theme song

[@gpxo11]

Two other great horn groups to check out-Lighthouse-One Fine Morning and Chase-Get It On.

[@Catalyst75]

Chase is a MUST!!!!!

[@lisarainbow9703]

One Fine Morning is a MUST!!

[@clannad99germany70]

One fine morning was great, later covered by Santana too.

[@dagmar.6954]

This is another of those great one-hit wonder from 1970. I remember when this song was very popular. According to the writer Jim Peterik, the song is about a girl that often used him for her mode of transportation, leading him to surmise that he was little more than her "vehicle". Peterik later on founded the rock group "Survivor" (1982 hit "Eye Of The Tiger") & became an extremely successful songwriter.

[@jowbloe3673]

Sad the perfectly reasonable lyrics in context that raised no eyebrows at the time haven't aged well in today's world. Good song though.

[@no2all]

Jim Peterik also went on to write or co-write many of 38 Special's hits.

[@marypitzenberger6041]

He married that girl and they are still together!

[@deltonkillen8024]

This was one of my favorite driving songs back in the day. My oldest son was accepted into the Jones County Community College Maroon Typhoon Marching Band in 1991 as 3rd trombone. Their football half time show included "Vehicle" and they closed with "I Can See For Miles" by the Who invariably bringing the house down.

[@justinwilton4603]

Sounds like a theme song for a 70's cop show :))

[@surlechapeau]

Cool one-hit wonder, 1970. Jim Peterik's voice reminds me of David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears.

[@nickface55]

This is crazy, all of these years I thought this was Clayton-Thomas!

[@jacqueline4514]

Definitely!

[@wutta-do5zy]

Everybody thought it was B,S, & T for decades!

[@dustylane2898]

Lead Singer and writer was Jim Peterik. He fronted Survivor and wrote their big hit, Eye of the Tiger, for the RockyIII in 1982. Still playing music.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

This is what used to be known as "jazz fusion". Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears and a few others sort of shook up those of us who loved soft, 70's rock sound (though I'm pretty sure this came out in the last 60's because I remember my older sister buying this record with her allowance money). Great band that should have had more hits.

[@blackprix]

I hear this song the unbelievable positive memories it brings makes me feel so good. It’s the young days and times I remember

[@Starriddin]

Every football game halftime band played this as did many Mardi Gras marching high school bands and in both venues, the crowd went wild!

[@kustomdeluxe8489]

Jim Peterik co-wrote just about every hit .38 Special had in the early 80's,also co-wrote Heavy Metal with Sammy Hager about the same time.

[@sarahzentexas]

I was in middle school when this was everywhere, y’all. MIDDLE SCHOOL. I’m old as dirt.

[@laural.enright4780]

There was nothing better than having this song blasting while you have the windows down driving along Lake Shore Drive.

[@jasonrichardson1208]

HELL YES!!!! This tune is one of the greatest ever committed to vinyl!! That big brass sound......BOOM!! 😎

[@kevincaulder20]

Thank you, guys. I've been requesting that on several channels watching your reaction to it made my day. Now let's see how you like these two hits about adult relations from the 9o's. Sophie B. Hawkins - DAMN, I WISH I WAS YOUR LOVER. Barry White - PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. When Asia is swooning in her chair and BJ rocks his head with the stankface, I know the ball is in the pocket. Enjoy.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Love this group!!! Great sound!!! I hit wonders!!! They were the music companies competition to The Jazz/Rock Fusion Band Blood Sweat & Tears who were very very popular in the late 60's and early 70's that pioneer the Jazz Big Band style mixed with Rock n' Roll.....so the group made their money and we never heard from them again!!!!

[@Mark-iv7np]

Great hit song from 1970. I was amazed this was their only hit. Don't know much about them if they were from the states or not. Always dug this happenin tune. 70 was a great year for music especially the early half when this hit the charts. 👍

[@tomcollens4621]

Iconic song. College bands played this forever in the ‘70’s.

[@btqy]

The singer wrote EYE OF THE TIGER

[@robertprims3198]

Jim peterik is one hell of a musician and a song written

[@swartetc]

1970. The best year of music!

[@dannycasson1551]

Wow..never thought I’d hear this one on a reaction. I don’t understand why this was not more popular. It’s got everything you could want in a song. I wore out my 45rpm single!

[@IshiAndNomyJackson]

Love this song! Love my Chicago groups :)

[@ogdensh]

If you like Vehicle, you'll love their song "SUPERMAN" ...similar energy and great vocals!

[@dphill96]

I'm glad you enjoyed this song.

[@donnabruhn6907]

This is such a great song, gotta love the 60's/70's

[@darronmasangkay6356]

You should also listen to the song GET IT ON by Chase......you won't regret it.

[@LindaEll]

This song was huge when I was in high school!

[@amb6899]

Great catchy tune in 1970. Great voice it stumps ms that this was their only hit. Hope the lead singer was successful in another band. Great year for music

[@ilikejohnhurt]

There’s a video on KZbin with a teenager who joins the band for this song; she hangs with them because those horns take some lungs.

[@desiderious1]

Your right, Tom Jones did a cover of this song, but the Ides of March were the originals, and their version was a huge hit.

[@cmel714]

Neighborhood guys from Chicago, Jim Peterick also Eye of the Tiger. Great choice grew up with these guys.

[@improperbostonian6722]

The Power House Band, Blood Sweat & Tears! Take me back to 1970!

[@LoveBandit1000]

Timeless and EPIC!!

[@Tune-O-matic]

They were gonna use a different guitar solo in this song but it got erased by mistake -so because of time restraints they just went with the other solo/take and that ended up on the recording..

[@philpartynski3125]

Such a great, powerful song! But their song LA Goodbye is the real gem! 😎🎶❤

[@ralphveluz1766]

Tom Jones actually did cover this in the 70s

[@BeastrealDT]

Taking a ride in a van that says, "Free Candy", is fun.✌️

[@chrisjamieson3452]

If they haven't already, Patrons should have A&B do Chase's Get It On soon.

[@quixote6942]

A great Musical lesson... Volume doesn't necessarily mean Power. I always get more of a "Grand Funk Railroad on Steroids" feel from this Song.

[@elainemarsh3477]

I love, love, love this song! I think you are the first reactors of KZbin to try this!

[@1234uz]

Man brings back real good memories Greta Tune

[@billdCT97]

Check out another great horn song. Lighthouse - One Fine Morning

[@dickcnormis1444]

This song was in the Stallone movie Lock Up.

[@j.j.hayden9461]

Jim also provided another song to that film, a cover of a Survivor song Ever Since The World Began, though it featured the band it was credited to new lead singer Jimi Jamison.

[@stephenhuber1219]

Jim Peterik and his purple hair

[@j.j.hayden9461]

Lead vocals by hit-maker Jim Peterik, who would go on to have even more success with his melodic rock powerhouse Survivor, familiar to many for their contributions to the Rocky movies series e.i. Eye Of The Tiger and Burning Heart (you need to check out some Survivor). Vehicle would fit right into the Rocky series too. The lyrics could be considered quite questionable if you're being mean, lol. Cheers

[@wilbursims5565]

I remember this song sounds just like Blood Sweat and Tears yep

[@melissatuel862]

I always thought this was Tom Jones until I saw your reaction 🤣🤣🤣

[@jacqueline4514]

YES!! This is one of my all time favorite songs!!! The only complaints I have is that it’s too short, and the I’ve got Candy come get in the car thing is creepy 😂

[@garyarnett1220]

Still have the 45 single around here somewhere

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Ditto HELL YES !! finally reaction to VEHICLE !!! by IDES OF MARCH ! Please react to GOT TO GET IT ON by CHASE Live more horns and soulful singing !!

[@donaldwhite1928]

I’ve been waiting for this one I had the 45

[@waynedowns5157]

Great song ....brings back memories!!

[@John-ci8yk]

March 15th, the day that Julius Caesar was murdered. Not a bad name for a group from the '60s.

[@Pete-ie8jz]

Asia and BJ .... Tom Jones did a version of this after Ides of March did it.

[@cliffhodge6167]

Thanks. That was great. Maybe someday check out the Tower of Power-So Very Hard to Go.

[@joeday4293]

Ooh. They should listen to all the Tower of Power they can get their hands on.

[@SRG1966]

One of the best one hit wonder bands of the 70s, even if the lyrics sound a little creepy yoday.

[@ammaleslie509]

It is creepy if you think it is talking about children, but a grown man saying it to a grown woman is slightly less creepy... If she likes him back!!! Tom Jones definitely came first.

[@NoMoreAsterisks]

The poor man's Blood, Sweat, and Tears.

[@charlesklein1224]

You need to hear, here comes he mummies, great funk.

[@chrisnicol1644]

OMG...! Where did you find this...? My dad loved this song... Very good song...

[@jordan390a]

Lighthouse- One Fine Morning....!!!

[@wiliamwidlacki7459]

The song is about a guy who is nothing more than a ride for a girl he is in love with.......oh man the things we do for love....lol

[@braxtonoertwig9191]

This sounds like gonna fly now from the rocky movie them

[@craigmarkowski7156]

That song is Amazing 👏 They just don't make music like this anymore and it's a damn shame ! The music that came out of the sixties and seventies was a one time thing !

[@lingoman1]

Love the song but every vehicle has gas. Remember that. 😆

[@alexkelly8131]

I really hope they sell their t shirts on a site called the the ides of merch.

[@BRENDAJASON1]

We done drained this song dry in the 70’s in it’s prime only fitted for it’s time

[@peteseegiii3201]

Yup. It's a good one.

[@leemcclements8889]

Great song!

[@jeffrconner]

Interesting fact that absolutely nobody cares about. I was born on the Ides of March. 😉

[@roo2dee2]

If you like this, you should do a reaction to their song called Superman. I love Vehicle, but I think Superman is even better.

[@GregWampler-xm8hv]

Teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeestify!!!!!!!! Hell I'm as white as it gets and when this came out, around the peak of Motown, thought the singer was black. We Hillbillies have a saying, "If it gets your toe a'tappin' it's good music.". This more than accomplishes that.😎

[@danlucas8706]

Please try Streetwalker by Elf (Dio), studio version. Bluesy rocker. Keep up the great reactions.

[@kevinmiller5526]

Now you talkin..... hell yesssssss

[@ragasthegascap1]

Y'all are so funny.

[@craigmarkowski7156]

Asia you gotta remember that this song came from a different time and place and yes it is politically incorrect at times but it was of its error ! There were a lot of songs back in those days where the lyrics were politically incorrect , I find it sad that we live in a time where freedom of speech and freedom of expression is not only under attack but restricted and harnessed !

[@amyoneil3544]

Please do reactions to KZbin rapper iamtherealak silence is violence I'd love to see your honest reactions to this please Keep up the great vids you guys are funny as hell

[@cliffwedgman7975]

What is the opening song, I love it

[@marthaz]

👍 classic. 💕

[@davidhapka5410]

Just another example of music that makes today's putrid by comparison. Those very early 1970's were full of iconic hit singles and albums 😎🎸

[@ralphfrondella2912]

❤️❤️❤️🍻

[@barbarawebb7185]

Tom Jones covered this song.

[@timmiszkowski9222]

Bad Ass. 1 hit wonder

[@kenhoyer8601]

He's a wolf

[@daveconder4351]

checkout Chase GET IT ON

[@MrObelisk2290]

Used to think the singer was black

[@theodoreritola7641]

lol

[@tomloft2000]

today it's called stalking.

[@jonthomson8392]

👍👍👍👍

[@SirRobHiFi]

Tom Jones covered this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ_Fn2ebp8mmoZI

[@roydownes2458]

a good song, if a tad creepy by modern standards.

[@djjonosborn1531]

Asia & BJ - Tom Jones uhhhhh no. lol No offence but he sucks. The guy that sings Jim Peterik sounds more like a black guy. I think he sounds like Otis Redding. Anyway, this song was featured on the Late Show with David Letterman many times. Paul Shaeffer and his band played that song a lot.

[@rainymoon9848]

Paul paying the song on David Letterman helps explain why he was one of guest performers on the Ides of March 2019 album "Play On". Paul plays on the song "Rule of Three". Bo Bice, who sang "Vehicle" on American Idol, co-wrote the song "Love or Something Like It" with Jim Peterik and they sing it together on the "Play On" album.