Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop (1978) *DayOne Reacts*

[@thepeacefulcabinfairy4455]

He is not a one hit wonder. He has many hits, and as of 2023 he has, I think 19 albums released. He is incredibly talented !

[@joanne1468]

I agree and I think he's released 25 albums. He's the best of the best!

[@pytube777]

He’s turned 71 this year and still touring. Amazing!

[@007ndc]

I'm 59 and remember this song vividly. Gino was so bad -ss that he was invited to perform this on Soul Train which was a very rare feat for a white performer back then. Classic Old School jam

[@gsprings43]

I think Gino is of Italian decent

[@EricJohn2008]

I remember his performance when it aired and this is one of the only times when the entire band played their instruments LIVE, which was a no-no back in the day. Look it up, it's spectacular.

[@nicholastotoro7721]

He was the second white performer ever on Soul Train. I think he played "Powerful People" that first time out... ?

[@joanne1468]

@@nicholastotoro7721 No it was People Gotta Move.

[@stacymoore9836]

Lord he was talented and gorgeous. I was 17 and in high school when this song was released

[@SoloArt8250]

Shout out to the late drummer Mark Craney(RIP) who provided his incredible drumming on this album.

[@thefairyqueen369]

RIP Mark! You will live on in our hearts!

[@cybermees]

je m'entraine à la batterie, sur cet album, en effet excellent jeu, et son autre album de 1978 "Brother To Brother" très Jazz rock

[@scottyhotty1003]

Yay!! Finally my first request!! It was worth the wait. Your reaction to the Sax was priceless!! Gino's part of a trio of brother's who all are in this video. He sings lead vocals of course and one brother is on keyboards and the other is the male backup singer!!! The backup singers and the awesome Sax make this song incredible paired with Gino's charismatic performance!!! He's not a 1 hit wonder as he has a couple more great tunes as well!! 🎉🎶🔥♥️

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

I recognize your name from previous comments as being a cheerleader of getting traffic to Angela’s channel. Good job bc she’s almost @ 3K and this video isn’t even a day old. 👏🏾

[@KarenC-u1r]

I have all his work !! He is a musical genius … still touring

[@RobertHill-ju3ow]

​@@KarenC-u1rhow old is he now? Grew up with his music @ age 8. 2nd greatest year of all time! Miss/ love 1978! Way better than today and beyond! Happy Monday and Tuesday 🎉😅

[@rrubio6660]

They're not a "trio." Gino has always been a solo act. His brothers are/were part of his band.

[@thepeacefulcabinfairy4455]

@@RobertHill-ju3ow Gino is 71 yrs old and still touring.

[@jgog59]

Living inside myself was his second big hit in the US he had other top 40 hits in the US but he was huge in Canada. He’s from Quebec. As Americans, I think we need to be careful when we say one hit wonders because a lot of people have huge careers in other countries.

[@jgog59]

@@joanne1468 I know he’s from Quebec. He was born in the city of Montreal, which is in Quebec province.

[@angelmadera]

Gino Vannelli is a great singer, he has some hits like: hurts to be in love, Black cars, wild horses ❤

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

“Black Cars (Special Dance Remix)” which is posted here on YT, was one of my jams back in ‘85. I had the 12” single. 😎

[@kenperkins7921]

The SUPER 70S WITH THAT Unicq 70S softtouch!

[@Tayloristic]

Those songs were made when Gino transitioned into a sound that was far from what made him successful as he tried to appeal to a younger audience that did not understand his style. It was a disappointing turn in his music and wrote him a letter to tell him so.

[@Kevin-qn2kw]

I love Wild Horses

[@marcoaguilar2394]

The great Gino Vanelli! Gino is kind of his own genre. His music is really unique and he has a great voice. Good choice!

[@RedBud315]

There was another artist around the same time name Michael Franks and he seemed to have a style different than most of the other artists of the time. I don't think he had as many hits as Gino who I got to see at the L.,A., Forum around 1980 or so.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

"LIVING INSIDE MYSELF" is his best song. It's a must! ❤️

[@chrisoakley5830]

It is a good one, I have the old 45 record of it.

[@essco2152]

That is definitely a good one but there are sooo many more that no one ever heard on the radio - Valleys of Valhalla - People Gotta Move - Where Am I Going - Fly Into This Night - Wild Horses - and many many more

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

With all due respect but sorry not sorry Team IJWS forever. ✌🏽

[@josephmanno4514]

It is most emphatically NOT as good as "I Just Wanna Stop."

[@casey4602]

​@@gabrielmcdonnell8699both Living Inside Myself and IJWS are my favorites by Gino.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Great slow dancing song and we definitely had a lot of hair in the 70’s

[@adderman1950]

I am proud to say the drummer on this album for Gino is a guy that was 2 years behind me in school and had a successful career as a drummer. His name was Mark Craney & he also was the drummer for Jethro Tull for several years. He also played with other big names such as Jean‑Luc Ponty, Eric Burdon, Tommy Bolin, Mark-Almond Band. Not bad for a kid from Sioux Falls, SD! Sadly he was always plagued with ill health and passed away much too soon in 2005. As for Gino Vanelli the whole Brother To Brother album this song is from is a good one, so no he was not a one hit wonder!

[@chitownlee]

Lot's of great songs. He was very popular in the 70's and 80's.

[@maha77]

*Living Inside Myself* - another great song by him. 'I just wanna stop' I think was used in a commercial, that's probably where you heard it

[@clannad99germany70]

One of the most underrated artist !! I loved his songs and his style in music he played. So this Canadian singer actually deserved more success.

[@kevincaulder96]

Gino Vanelli had a hit song in the 8o's called BLACK CARS. The ladies always loved that mountain of hair on his head.

[@Vejur9000]

This is a vocalist with a huge voice, just an amazing vocalist. Time stops when he sings.

[@tarikbey-we6oq]

Gino, could sing! He's one of the best of the so-called soft rock singer's!....

[@traceydsm]

Other hits of his were "Living Inside Myself" and "People Gotta Move."

[@williamg2552]

…and “Wheels of Life”, and “Love Me Now”, and “Wild Horses,” and “Appaloussa, ” and “Powerful People, and “Love Of My Life,” and “Nightwalker”and “Hurts To Be In Love”…and “Black Cars”….

[@cybermees]

Je l'ai découvert avec ce titre! et ... Brother to brother, Appaloosa, Powerful People, Felicia, Jo Jo, etc .... les 70s l'âge d'or de la musique

[@petebolton9444]

Gino is from Canada and he was more popular in Canada than in the US. Just a very smooth song

[@allendesalme197]

I saw Gino live in Dallas in a club and was sitting like 6 feet from the speakers - quite a night!

[@gillesmorin9439]

Such a huge talent from Montreal thank you for playing it nobody does Gino Vannelli he was so big in the 80 and he was as good live than on record! Brother to Brother is great and jazzy. Such a good looking Italien guy

[@timothyb3121]

Hey 👑. Gino Vanelli had several hits. "Mama Coco", "Living inside Myself" etc...

[@JosePatronSabatel]

Great singer ❤❤

[@davidkempinski6196]

One of the best love songs all time!

[@jamesgonzales5285]

Great choice in old school pop music. 👍🏼

[@barryserpa5174]

Had another known hit “ living inside myself “

[@stevetanner3019]

I’ve never heard a cover of this. His career extended into the 80’s, but he was bigger in Canada than in the U.S.

[@chrissimpson1183]

Great song...

[@charlesbarber7523]

Gino has a number of 10 ten hits on the pop chart.

[@charlenewebb5893]

Love Gino Vannelli ,Seen him concert back in the day !

[@frankpentangeli7945]

Gino Vannelli is Canadian, and he had several hits in Canada, but I'm not sure how he did in the US. Some fantastic songs in his repertoire ... I recommend everyone look into his discography. He's also from Montreal (a city he mentions in this very song), which is my favourite city, having lived there 20 years. So I'm also partial to him because of this. Cheers!

[@MightMouse2174]

He did pretty well on The US charts

[@neilschroeder7854]

I remember reading a playboy magazine in the late 70’s and had an article where they asked a bunch of celebrities who their favourite music artists were, and several listed Gino Vannelli.

[@jamesburns4907]

a great artist!

[@jimpierce3138]

The male backup singer was his younger brother Ross, Who co wrote I just wanna stop. His older brother joe is on keyboards. Gino was the 1st white singer to appear on Soul Train.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Singer, yes. Musician, no. According to IMDb, a musician named Dennis Coffey was the 1st white artist on “Soul Train”, appearing on it in Jan ‘72. The year 1975 brought Gino, Elton John, AWB and David Bowie to Don Cornelius’ domain. ✌🏽

[@edgarsnake2857]

Great song, singer, and backups. Nice reaction.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Great song, great singer! HUGE hit for him!

[@JeffSizemore-l7h]

The great Gino vanneli

[@Mark-iv7np]

Totally agree he has a beautiful voice. Great song on my list of the greatest songs ever 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@RobertBare]

Thanks for reacting to this song. After all these years, I have never gotten tired of hearing it & I had the privilege to have had a relationship that made me feel the way that is sung about by Gino.

[@joec4014]

I don't understand why Celine Dion never sang with him. Both being from Montreal.

[@mikefixx7177]

I think your the first to react to this wonderful song.,You can't go wrong with the 70s. Thank you

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Actually Angela is the 10th. I sub to 3 other channels that reacted to “I just Wanna Stop” at some point since the lockdown. I’m just glad that Angela finally got around to it bc it’s a “blue-eyed soul” classic.

[@jorgenraa]

A true talent and star. Been listening to his songs since mid 80s. Now I am on a Meet and Greet in Stockholm with him this spring. Gonna be awesome.

[@garythatcher90]

It has been years since I heard that song 👍👍

[@crystalblu9408]

"Powerful People", 'The River Must Flow", "People Gotta Move" , Love Me Now" and "Storm at Sunup" all great songs by Gino. His brother produced many of the pieces and Gino is a great singer!

[@blackwolf6082]

Love this song

[@willfromyadkinville]

oh my goodness! i was 14 years old when this song dropped! where has time gone?

[@ANTIKIVIKI]

If you research you will find he is one of the very most talented singer/ song writers of the last 50 yrs. He just didn’t sell out! He still sounds unbelievable in 2023!!!

[@billgatt7816]

Love this tune

[@AngelaZsiga]

Usually I don't notice the backup singers as much. But on this song they are so amazing and angelic, gorgeous voices. I love the hair and outfits. Very cool..I think this song is one that will never go out of style for generations to come.

[@lanivasileff3641]

This is absolutely my favorite song ever. I grew up with a lot of great music. I'm 72. Gino has an amazing voice and such emotion

[@marvelharris9540]

killer tune and production.. top level

[@EvilTheOne]

Gino Vanelli's music was a family affair courtesy of himself, with brothers Joe and Ross. The sax solo is played by jazz session great Ernie Watts. The guy who released an amazing R&B jazz funk album "Chariots OF Fire" . . . everyone's got to check that one out; It was produced by Quincy Jones. Watt's sax can be heard on a lot of songs including Glenn Frey's "The One You Love". Other Vanelli songs of note is "Living Inside Myself" and the theatrical "Nightwalker"; the later with outstanding drum work by Vinnie Colaiuta. GREAT REACTION ANGELA . . . WE DON'T WANT YOU TO STOP!

[@psiclone23]

Angela Bofill had a cover of this on her 1988 album “Intuition” - song reached number 11 on the Soul chart.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Just listened to it in its entirety. It’s fine (vocally AB can do no wrong) but Angie and her team didn’t do anything diff with it other than it make it jazzier. The vocal arrangement-much to my surprise since Angie can blow-is faithful to Gino’s original. That said, I’m sure Quiet Storm radio embraced this cover.😂

[@heatsinker_5517]

Can't go wrong with the Tenor Saxophone 🎷 too 🙂👍

[@tommythompson9565]

Been waiting a long time for someone to react to this song. An all-time great love song.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

If you KZbin search Reaction to Gino Vannelli I Just Wanna Stop, you’ll find at least 9 other reactions. As I said to another sub, I’m glad Angela finally got to it. 👍🏼

[@barryhickman6911]

I'm a long time fan of Gino! Beautiful music!

[@statnerd9263]

great song - his other major hit was "Living Inside Myself" (another great song)

[@jorgejulioordazlujano1349]

Hermosa !!!

[@timgrady4630]

Outstanding Angela . More Gino , please ..."People Gotta Move" & "Brother To Brother" = can't miss .

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

Another Enjoyable song, great to listen to late at night and nice backing vocals and arrangement, and that sax!

[@richardconnolly4835]

Gino was part of the soundtrack of my life. He was so cool. Got to see him perform live and he still has a great voice. Next, check out It Hurts to be in Love and Living Inside Myself. Both jazzy/bluesy. Supported by a great band.

[@rogerlee6889]

So smooth. Great selection!

[@princedejour2686]

This another Blue eyed soul singer classic! This was a huge hit in the urban areas!!

[@fantasyguru26]

Gino is far from a one hit wonder. He charted in the 80's with a few songs, most notably Black Cars. My personal favorite of his was 1974's People Gotta Move. which was his first charting single. A truly underrated artist. Kudos to the person who suggested this gem.

[@kenperkins7921]

THE WHELLS OF LIFE WILL BRING A TEAR

[@kenperkins7921]

The Super 70s had a monopoly on the meaningful music that stays with you forever.

[@scottyhotty1003]

that was me!!🎶♥️🔥👍

[@fantasyguru26]

@@scottyhotty1003 👊👊👊

[@fantasyguru26]

@@kenperkins7921 Just listened to that again for the first time in a while. Powerful tune. That Brother to Brother LP is special.

[@rickhawk22]

He had another fantastic hit called Living Inside Myself that you have to listen to as well. One of my favorites from the 80’s.

[@pamagnolia]

Love this song!!! I was waiting for your reaction when the sax came in lol! 😅

[@justifiedlife1595]

By the way, loved you reaction to the sax. One of the most iconic sax solos in pop history I think.

[@TimBoulette]

This whole record (“Brother to Brother”) is amazing and highly recommended. If you want to hear one of the best guitar solos ever recorded, check out the title track.

[@ChataCovers]

Try "The wheels of life" and "Living inside myself". Both huge songs by Gino

[@miltonslocum8957]

Beautiful song! Haven't heard it in quite awhile! And yes, the harmonies were excellent! Great request!

[@Mark-iv7np]

Very nice song, great voice. Yeah i heard it in 78 tho dont know really much about him. I believe he had more songs.

[@leslapins7617]

Love this song mentionning my city! 🥰

[@waynesolomon9313]

You Gotta Move, You Gotta Groove is another hit he had from 1974 I believe.

[@Dazza13Bravo]

Forgot about this song! Nice!

[@PNWOlygurl66]

Such a beautiful song and he was also good to look at!❤️ and…. The backup singers were so on point!

[@PNWOlygurl66]

I loved the 1970’s and 80’s music! So much lovely music.🎵🎼🎵🌟💫⭐️

[@wayneanderson8034]

I thought of him & this song the first time I went to Montreal in 1996. And it really is a romantic city, totally different than any other place in North America.

[@johneldridge8678]

You sound like you may have a good singing voice. Anyway, excellent reaction. Great song. Keep em coming.

[@Tune-O-matic]

His first radio hit that got everybody's attention was "People Gotta Move".....It still is inspirational..

[@amosglitterz2649]

His first album - Crazy Life - he cut at 18. Followed up with 'Powerful People', 'Storm at Sunup', Gist of the Gemini', 'Pauper in Paradise', 'Brother to Brother', (which this song is from). several more after that. Seems like an album a year in those days. Never "stopped"🙂 touring and recording.

[@sandros5199]

Love ❤ song Classic 🌹🌹

[@carriec9719]

Love love love this song

[@AVGuyhall]

Amazing songwriter and performer. He's been one of my favorites for years.

[@kungfuwhip78]

I was born when this song was made, and I love it 🥰

[@shannonwittman950]

Glad you like Gino's big hit in that era! He still performs today, smaller hair & black suit with red tie, very Italian, still belts out the tunes! My big GV hits are "Lady" (sentimental and poignant, reminds me of a young Sofia Coppola) and "Livin' Inside Myself" (super smooth and existential). Both heartily recommended!

[@marcellorivera]

Hello, I've been a Gino fan since the 70's. He is no one hit wonder!!!! I just wanna stop was written by his younger brother Ross, he brother Joe played in the group, and arrange all the music. Gino has 20 album to has credit. The best singer to come out of Canada.

[@deborahscalise3215]

He was fabulous live. I saw him in the late 80's. Two of my favorite albums of his are Storm at Sunup and Pauper in Paradise. He has a great voice and a great vocal range. His songs I think are sexy. LOL!

[@heliofernandes9530]

Thank you very much for this reaction. I grew up listening to this song. It was another time where people knew each other and connected in a more face-to-face and deeper way for the soul and heart, something without cold images on a screen uncharacterized by filters, times when you had to have a lot of courage to say, looking into the eyes, I love you...

[@leslie8743]

Gino married a girl from my hometown. I was crushed.

[@kevinMaclean-t6q]

Gino IS NOT a one hit wonder he is AMAZING

[@jessieball6195]

Well, he really only had a couple of songs that charted high in the US charts (this was one of them).

[@larrybxl5406]

Gino had many good songs.... Black Cars, Brother to Brother, many others...

[@secondstarllc]

Gino is a very prolific song writer and singer. You can listen to anything from his "Storm at Sunup" album as it was his first album and it shows his roots with jazz influenced chords and a fusion style rock beats which can be some of the most complicated and intricate rhythms I've heard from that era. His ballads show his true talent in his voice. A living angel 😇

[@charlesf2804]

"Storm at Sunup" was a killer album! But actually, "Storm at Sunup" was his third album, after "Crazy Life" and "Powerful People." His first hit "People Gotta Move" was from that second one.

[@dggydddy59]

@@charlesf2804 Thank you, I was pretty sure SAS wasn't his first either, but I sure do love that track in particular. And Wheels Of Life from Brother To Brother.

[@TheCybertiger9]

and Gist of the Gemini was good

[@thomasgodfrey758]

Hopefully you have now discovered that Gino is anything but a one hit wonder. One of the best all encompassing artists. Writes, produces and never auto tune!

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

I was a senior in high school when this came out and it was a huge hit. I haven't heard it in years. Thank you. Another favorite of mine from him is People Gotta Move. I remember him performing on Soul Train, which was a pretty big deal back then. Check it out.

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

"Wheels of Life" was a huge hit in the late 70s, same album. The Brother to Brother album had some jazz-rock fusion including the softer hit songs. I did see them live and it was one of the best concerts I'd been to. The musicianship and performance was of the highest quality.

[@lindianfranklin8673]

Im 58,i used ti listen ti this song,&yes the background vocals just killin it.

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

I vaguely remember this..I must add I do love a hirsuite man..hubba hubba Gino has it all going on..🤣🇬🇧💞🙏✝️👍👏🎶🇺🇸

[@workingman6681]

I love this song. Got to love that sexy sax!!!🎷🎷🎵

[@diegocirilo1973]

infravalorated excellent singer and composer

[@comesee3]

That's what we call blue eye soul,

[@KarenC-u1r]

I have been one of his biggest fans since 1973 ,, he is probably one of the most extraordinary musician of my lifetime . He is perfection ! Check him out !!!