FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD- RELAX REACTION

[@stevebartlett1680]

your reaction was priceless lol

[@roguealien]

Ditto! Priceless!

[@willrichardson519]

@@roguealien exactly ditto!

[@paulmurrell1301]

Yes I think she understood the general thrust of the song

[@kellyhoward6941]

Another ditto!! I thought her eyes were gonna pop out.

[@AmperSand666]

Hahaha, so true 🤣🤣🤣

[@garysteinert8040]

It’s like knowing a train wreck is about to happen and we all watched it anyway…

[@rodgerbroadway2195]

LOL 😂I know I was waiting for the "collision"...LOL 😆 😂

[@PaladinesAngel]

Hehehe innit tho 😂😂😂 Brilliant reaction thank you. Bless ya

[@fidel2xl]

This reaction to this 1982 music video was freaking HILARIOUS!!! The look on your face especially when the 'fat emperor' "made it rain", was the greatest!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@marigold3208]

This is why I laugh when little kids here on YT go on about current songs “older” people are shocked by. It’s not age, it’s only whether or not you’re shocked. I loved Frankie Goes to Hollywood. My mother understood the lyrics when I was a kid, I didn’t, she also wasn’t fazed.

[@Emburbujada]

XD

[@avanoosterhout8397]

It's funny. Because as "an older person" I feel that the younger generation is more prude than we ever were. I see bodyparts blurred or intentionally covered in movies, series or videoclips that would have been shown in the seventies or eighties. And nobody would make a big deal out of it back then. It was there, it's normal, next.

[@nicoleb1581]

My 13 yr old was singing along in the car with me. He’d heard the song a bunch at home cuz mom & dad are hard core Gen X. It finally dawned on him what the song was about😬 his face was priceless

[@willowb1527]

Oh so true before this censorship cancel culture we live in now our songs were out there. Songs with sexual Things don't shock us because we had songs like Come feel the noise, Let me love you down, We had Tony Braxton's You're making me high And Relax. Before that there were songs like Stroke by the kinks

[@nicoleb1581]

@@willowb1527 oh stop it. Conservatives tried to cancel so much in the 80’s/90’s. They even made it in front of Congress with their pearl clutching and indignation. It was BS then & its BS now. Stop trying to reframe the talking point.. there were 3 versions of this video because it was censored. And tons of videos that weren’t allowed to air until after 10pm because of the cancel culture of the day. Duran Duran, Queen and many others’ videos were censored or restricted on broadcast tv. Queen was restricted because they dressed in drag in “I Want to Break Free”… and Stroke was Billy Squire

[@headofbaphomet]

One of the greatest bass lines of any song ever, it really helps you RELAX.

[@Freehardy]

the production is just fantastic. still sounds fresh

[@PaulAnom2dogs]

This record became absolutely HUGE after the BBC banned it from their radio and TV shows. Then the t-shirts came along that said 'Frankie Says Relax 'on the front that everyone you would meet for the next 6 months would be wearing.

[@Emburbujada]

Including Ross Geller XD

[@carlacarla3384]

@@Emburbujada Yaassss🤣🤣🤣

[@LynneConnolly]

I've still got my T-shirt somewhere.

[@lennygriffin1149]

I didn’t even know this version of the video existed. The expression on your face was priceless!

[@radicaladz]

MTV and most networks blacklisted it, for reasons that should be obvious. The 80s were a real watershed period.

[@duane_313]

@@radicaladz and it’s STILL extremely shocking today good lord! Lol I never seen this version before other lol

[@CLYDOL]

I’m dying with laughter here 😂😂 your reaction was brilliant

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

PRICELESS!

[@MrsBJ78]

that was the 80's lol... i grew up with this music lol.. for me.. was just a normal song in my teenage years hahahaha^^

[@wadesnider5218]

Glad I grew up in the 80’s. Anything went back then. Nothing fazed us back then.

[@peternormanton5808]

its true you could say what you wanted now its just sad music is done .

[@johndododoe1411]

Except Nuclear war, we all feared that. Hence Frankie's other big hit "Two Tribes". By the way, a number of safe sex songs were created for Public Service Messages about the epidemic, including "2 become 1" by the Spice Girls.

[@catangel70]

The other video for this song isn't quite as spicy LOL. Still when this song was played everybody hit the dance floor!

[@romerjusu3804]

The Lazer Beam version 🌈♂️🌈🤣😄😍🥰😎

[@anthonyblakely399]

LMAO!!!!! Hahahaha.....lol......hahahaha......You ....hahahaha.....Your reaction was BEYOND A KODAK MOMENT!!!! Hahahahaha......OMG!!!!!

[@PaulMclauchlin]

I still remember this from when I was in my early years at high school. BBC banned it, and yes all the terms like "come" mean exactly what you think they do.

[@willswomble7274]

Or 'cum' even.

[@SomeRandomOldFatGuy]

That look on your face. Precious. Truly precious. 😂

[@SRG1966]

Yeah, parents of the 80s never really caught on to what this song was about, lol. MTV played a different, censored video. This is the original version.

[@bobdillashaw4360]

But parents were quick to say hard rock and heavy metal were evil. lol

[@janleonard3101]

I was going to say, I watched MTV all the time in the 80s and never saw this version. I do remember people wearing the "Frankie Say Relax" t-shirts.

[@tlp8295]

And I was a Centerfold and didn't catch on

[@willswomble7274]

@@janleonard3101 Ah MTV, as free and honest as Fox News.

[@janleonard3101]

@@willswomble7274 😂

[@warrensereda4782]

The epitome of the early 80's! Have not heard this in a minute, thanks for the reaction!

[@ajs41]

I'd classify this as the start of the mid-80s music sound.

[@alphaomega7191]

You should react to "Two Tribes", "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" and "Power of Love" they are all great tracks.

[@Nico3039]

destructo mix ? ;)

[@serenasorensen6734]

Big second on "Welcome to the Pleasure Dome."👏👏👏

[@markus98765yt]

rage hard! ;)

[@1davidtcb]

The look on your face towards the end the video was priceless! Well done for keeping your cool. Good vibes.

[@victorialovatt976]

Love the “WHAT THE HECK AM I WATCHING” face

[@elysehfm8797]

Sometimes the lyrics are meaningful, sometimes you just go with the music.

[@emteemac]

Yes, I think that this was the first video that got banned. Then they put out another one that featured scenes from the movie Body Double, in which it was featured... then it was also banned. The one that was usually shown featured lots of laser light and was relatively tame. Of course, anything, at this point, would be tame.

[@briansharvill1794]

GREAT reaction. Loved watching as you figured out the sexual overtones of the song and you're right. The song is referencing exactly what you thought. This was one of the best "gay club" songs to come out during the epidemic of HIV/AIDS and it was one of the few club songs that talked about Safe Sex in the time of Aids. Thus the lyrics of "relax, don't do it, when you wanna come". It was such a huge and popular song though and with its hidden message about safe sex it was also one of the most political of its day.

[@peterfields4801]

Your eyes widened very quickly!😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@balansboy]

When I saw the thumbnail of which version of the video you were reacting to, I couldn't wait to watch. Priceless

[@lorirose5343]

Still have my shirt!! 🤣🎵

[@Tr1k1e]

Can you believe this is the same band that sang The Power of Love another great song that was a Christmas No.1 song.

[@kittenklub1964]

LOVED IT!

[@geminiacleo7ewe]

I NEVER knew this version of the video existed! Only seen the concert footage one! Ummmmmmmm.... yeah

[@DylansPen]

This song went to #1 in England about three months (January 1983) after it's release and stayed in the top 40 there for nearly 40 weeks even after being banned from the air by the BBC. Their second big single 'Two Tribes' released in June 1984 and went to #1 and Relax climbed the charts again to #2. It was the only band to hold both #1 and #2 at the same time on the charts since The Beatles and John Lennon had done that. This record sold 2 million copies back then.

[@anthonyanthony8827]

You had me laughing so hard I fell on the floor 🤣

[@susangarvey9415]

I still blush when I hear this, my face is burning watching this, but can't help laughing.

[@carenhelms8518]

I have to say, when this was played in the clubs in the early 80s we ALL hit the floor. We also fully embraced what the song was about. The early 80s were WILD in the days before MADD, before AIDS was diagnosed, etc. We had a LOT of fun before we knew what was what!

[@elizabethklaver7404]

This was really popular back in the clubbing days of the '80s. For a long time I didn't even realize what it was about I just loved the beat.

[@marionpattison2931]

Loved this song when I was a young child. Just watching it with you now & wow I didn't actually know what the song was about. We used to sing relax don't do it pick your nose & chew it. Was only about 5 at the time.

[@sylviatroy2896]

I knew the song, but I had never seen the video. WOW! I wasn't quite ready. Lol don't do it! HAHAHA!

[@johncarter6276]

I love your reactions when you realize what the song is about!!!

[@dgator3599]

Yep, back in the 80s when MTV was all about music videos and some artists pushed the limits with "shock" videos. Every time a DJ put that song on the dance floor was packed and if you were in your 20s, you loved it!!

[@claimguy]

And thanks for the priceless expression at the "climax" of the video! Gawd I love it when people watch this video for the first time!

[@luismorgan2422]

This was reaction gold!! I remember this being totally banned by the BBC and in true form it went straight to no 1 in the charts for weeks 👍🏻

[@serenasorensen6734]

🤣🤣🤣 Oh f**k, the exact moment you figured it out. Priceless.❤❤

[@janes.1559]

Every gay club, since 1984, has played this, at least once a night.

[@luismorgan2422]

Oh yes!!

[@randomlibra]

OMG your face after the first verse. I am dying here!!!! LMAO!!!!!!!! Relax girl ;) UGHHH!

[@SonnyB273]

That was the funniest video I've seen all year!

[@terrijarrell3723]

Your reaction. . . PRICELESS ❤️

[@loisplane]

Jayy clutches her pearls. . . hahahah!!

[@LanceG24]

I laughed so much it almost killed me!! 😂😂😂 I love your reactions and how your so focused in on the video. Definitely not getting monetized lol!

[@robing9278]

LOL!

[@adellittle3547]

Hilarious 😂😂😂

[@Lige]

Yeah, there's not much left to the imagination and, yes, it's quite catchy.

[@quinny6920]

This was a great club song though!!!!! I can’t help but love it !! Much love jayy 💜💜

[@jamielandis4308]

A great 80’s tune. I’ve never seen the video before, but it was always fun watching the ladies dance to this song!

[@prodigal71]

Your reaction to this was EXACTLY what I expected it to be...esp when it wasn't the performance video...I was DYING watching you! 🤣 Great song too! It was played at every dance I went to over a 2 year period

[@sliceofheaven3026]

I loved watching jayys rection to the words:). Still a great song.

[@elsieg6872]

The best reaction I've ever seen. I danced to this in the clubs of London in the 70's.

[@DapperZach]

It's funny that a song from the 80s can still shock. This song was huge back then

[@PaulHaigh072]

You’re entirely correct. And adorable!

[@yournightmare508]

Frankie says..."RELAX" hahaha

[@paulcasey5486]

Your reaction when the penny dropped was worth its weight in gold, love it.

[@poppad331]

Your face was priceless watching this. Every British fan who knows the song was waiting for that moment ( 4.00 minutes into your video ) to see your reaction lmao. Forget the lyrics , it was a great dance song

[@billdemotte7152]

You look like you were in shock at the end HAHA Love the reaction

[@strangelyjamesly4078]

There were dozens of mixes, remixes, extended mixes. Sold millions in the UK and over the world.

[@TheMedievalman9]

1:23 That's the time. The very moment when you see our girl say to herself, "Wait..."

[@varadero5337]

Mega HIT , this song was... We lived in a different era back them

[@Omega-D]

Watching your face, Jayy, was a joy! This song caused quite a stir back in the day when it was released. It is maybe ironic that we are again living in times where a song like this is considered offensive and not just subversively daring. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@willwozniak2826]

A priceless reaction....................OHHH YURRR!!!!!

[@sparra00]

the BBC banned this when it was released, no airtime, no radio!! we just wanted more!! loved it more!! class tune!!

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Bless whomever suggested this.

[@Wooner.69]

At the time, banned everywhere in the UK

[@sonjavanderzwet2425]

Hilarious reaction. Frkn great song to dance to

[@chrisguevara]

A hidden gem from this group: Welcome to the Pleasure Dome (Pleasure fix remix). An an extended version that gives you a chance to hear the musicianship and great vocals.

[@thecoachmansfolly]

This is probably THE best reaction I’ve seen in a long time…. 😂

[@2kspontypool700]

Great to see someone shocked at it still all these years later. Priceless considering how today's music doesn't get banned but when you look back.with the video. Our boys were naughy😂

[@albertfrederick9647]

Your first thoughts about this song are absolutely correct.

[@tracyconnor6166]

I didn’t realise there were other videos for this song, this is the only video I remember seeing and I’ve seen it plenty of times.

[@canihavesome2591]

There's just some things you can't unsee !!!

[@MrMikeboca]

One of the best songs from the 80s period

[@biggtom1999]

Yes Jay.... Relax was indeed a spicy classic..

[@stevehubbard1663]

Number 1 in the UK for 5 weeks and they followed that up with Two Tribes also in 84 which was only Number 1 for 9 weeks, Relax in the meantime stormed back up the charts and at one point held both Number 1 and 2 positions, got the hat trick that year with the Power of Love and then waited until 86 for Rage Hard, all of them classics, everyone going around wearing Frankie Says t shirts, welcome to the mid 80s

[@jal051]

It probably was #1 at Spain for longer, but ofc, people didn't understand what they said, so it was played at radio stations non stop. I remember they played the video clip at the club I went when I was 16. In the 80s we loved everything that scandalized our parents.

[@Tina_GenX]

Watching you figure it out was priceless!

[@jenniferjacobs228]

And the youngun's think we are old prudes...WRONG.....HAHAHAHA

[@bemused9522]

This was hilarious watching you react. I was in junior high when this came out, and really just had no clue what it was about, but it was so popular when it came out there were a ton of neon shirts that all had "RELAX" in big print and everyone wanted to have one. LOL...we were so clueless back then.

[@NedKelly1967]

Lmao if only you had been there girl ….. then you would get it . Frankie says relax ok 😆

[@TheeVelvetHammer]

That’s EXACTLY what the song is about!! They played this on the radio all the time in the 80’s too. You rarely hear it anymore on the radio for that reason too. Lead singer Holly Johnson was openly gay in the 80’s too. Great singer and songwriter. You should blind reaction their song The Power of Love. It’ll blow your mind

[@malcshone4409]

Awesome reaction to a fantastic song.

[@maggienichols1482]

😂🤣 your faces gets me girl! 😂 I always jam with one!!! Grew up as a teenager in the 80’s best music ever 🤘🏻😎

[@scousemouse9715]

The look on your face is priceless.

[@barbrat5398]

That was the BEST REACTION EVER!!! 😇😁😁😁

[@juliansuarez8809]

Oh Jayy your reaction was hilarious, you had me laughing all thru the video. You’re awesome.

[@lorelorevoltovolto9298]

Those were the 80's... And much more.

[@terriertz5134]

That wtf am I watching look on your face...priceless. LOL

[@bedpansniper]

One of the most iconic tracks of the 80's

[@robfulton9840]

😂🤣😂🤣 your reaction is hilarious 🤣

[@TheSoloAsylum]

yes, the song is exactly what it sounds and looks like....

[@baylessnow]

Realeased in 1983 and Mike Ried, a BBC Radio 1 DJ banned it from his play list. It was the biggest favour he could have done for FGTH, it went to number 1 in the charts and stayed there for weeks, it dropped off the charts after 48 weeks, (5 of those weeks at number1). It re-entered after 4 weeks keeping it in the charts for a total of 52 weeks.

[@alexfletcher5192]

The BBC famously 'declined' to play this single and therefore it was interpreted as a ban. Radio 1 DJ Mike Read, who presented the Top 40 countdown, was also the face of Saturday morning children's TV in the UK and - in a reflection of morals both then and now - couldn't reconcile playing this song with the job of hosting 'Saturday Superstore' the following week. It's a debate that still goes on today, but in acting on that impulse he gave the group credibility and turned 'Relax' (produced by Trevor Horn, using samples on the then cutting-edge Fairlight Synthesizer) and the band's follow-up releases into chart-topping singles in the UK - and beyond.

[@Jillyconjem]

Great song to dance to. Spicy. Yup.

[@helenatyeo6840]

The power of love is epic and not spicy lol just great 😂😂

[@terrykemp1876]

The best banger of the 80s!!!

[@bigpaybackstl1109]

Your face tho 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 subbed! Youre pretty when you’re shocked

[@marycaballero8604]

people forget the clubsback in the day...theyd start bumping this joint and it was an all out RAID on the Dance Floor!

[@teesmith945]

Lol., just afew guys going out havin a good time

[@robertphelps1574]

I’ve seen a video of them singing this song on a tv music program and Lemmy of Motörhead joins them on stage

[@tebindack]

Fabulously filthy song & video! LOVE IT! Glorious gay anthem! Bold and brilliant! Hilarious reaction! Luv u!

[@joannesmith7042]

Yup that was it