HE'S RIGHT! | Easy To Be Hard - Three Dog Night (Reaction)

[@reddoxx4754]

This song, "Aquarius" (covered by the Fifth Dimension), "Hair" (covered by the Cowsills), and "Good Morning, Starshine" (covered by Oliver), were all from the musical "Hair".

[@johnbrowne2170]

One group, three great singers.

[@jodip699]

4 of the greatest band members...Seven Separate Fools

[@dwmharrell9065]

This was actually in the musical "Hair". Exceptional performance

[@AliasMark69]

My Personal Favorite from this band... Thanks JM, again.

[@bearballin]

Without a doubt, Easy to Be Hard is my favorite 3DN song, follows by "Out in the Country". Both mellow tunes, with a great message and the subliminal Hammond organ ❤

[@AliasMark69]

TDN - 1st band to hit number 1 on Billboard with three different lead singers. Most likely the only to do it.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Three Dog Night are so good, all their songs are great. Thank you, just subscribed to your channel…love classics!👍🥰

[@anthonyblakely399]

Love love love LOVE THREE DOG NIGHT!!! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THREE DOG NIGHT!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 One of my all-time favorite Rock n Roll Bands!!!!

[@maryscales5747]

You know if there’s anyone with a more perfect stach ? Love this band .

[@AliasMark69]

Hey JM, in your continuing education into Classic Rock by now you have come to realize how huge the Hammond B3 Organ was. In a typical song with keyboards they will most likely be one of these iconic instruments... Grand Piano, Up-Right (Honky Tonk style) Piano, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano, VOX Electric Piano, The Moog Synthesizer. Those can be heard on a very large number of songs in that era. The REAL thing, No artificial junk included in what we call Classic Rock.

[@pilesovinyl]

Chuck Negron!

[@AliasMark69]

"Some People Are Working With What They Have".... Lucky You

[@paulkliger6164]

Very thoughtful reaction. As others have probably said, the song is from the groundbreaking late 1960’s Broadway musical “Hair” - revived and updated on Broadway in 2009. Many powerful (and funny sometimes) songs.

[@BigC.]

My first concert in 1970 at age seven. Got dragged there by my folks and did I luck out. Never forgot that nite.

[@lauraulnye6857]

You've got to do the 1975 live version of Eli's Coming ❤❤❤ It really showcases their amazing voices. I know you did the studio version but this live is on another level.❤❤

[@sassymess7111]

"HOW CAN PEOPLE HAVE NO FEELINGS. HOW CAN THEY IGNORE YHEIR FRIENDS...."

[@brettmiller7138]

You so have a handle of breaking things down in your reactions . Love this song. Great job!

[@itsme_mandyp]

Such a dreamy song..what a voice. Always loved it

[@tmr626]

If you like rock ballads you should check out the TDN song "Pieces Of April" along with "Out In The Country" and "Liar."

[@roberormonde]

You nailed it

[@alisonhammer5662]

Wise words from you

[@Nowhereboy623]

This makes me so happy seeing you react to 3DN! Hope you do a ton more by them!!

[@kenrobins6262]

Lynn Kellogg sang this on the original Broadway Cast Album for 'Hair'. Cheryl Barnes did it in the movie. You should watch that one. It's powerful.

[@bugvswindshield]

Such a laid back band. Thanks oh and HAPPY EASTER!

[@richardjacobs7632]

That hurts to see these classic cars smashed up! Great song thanks.

[@cocoboobenstein]

Chuck Negron is singing lead on this. Easily their most beautiful song, and sort of obscure. Glad you found it.

[@rw3344]

Profound commentary by you, JMBOY.

[@clifton8929]

As always, you are 100% on the spot with your commentary. You are always understanding, thoughtful, and positive. I love your program. How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it! Thanks for all you do and the magic of the music.

[@AliasMark69]

You got it, summed it up right, as I knew you would.

[@AliasMark69]

TDN... "Try A Little Tenderness".... this one live.... Try A Little Tenderness (1975) - Three Dog Night

[@suecook1326]

Yes!! Cory Wells sure studied Otis Redding when they wer putting this song together! He does a perfect job on it!

[@user-ys8gs5tw5e]

This is my all time favorite 3 Dog Night song,reminds us to be empathetic of all people, be they someone close or far beyond sight or sound, when one end of the boat gets rocked,so does the other,we are all stuck together on this ship of fools

[@mikecaetano]

The junkyard stage set used to present the band in the video is interesting. I don't recall seeing this on television when I was a kid, but I might have depending on what year it was taped. I knew Three Dog Night from "Joy To The World", which is 1971, so if after that for me. I probably would have thought of it as adjunct to Sanford & Son. The demolition derby scenes that introduce the clip seem like something the show might have added to spice up the inserts between songs during what the "#4" text suggests might be a countdown to the top song of the week or some such. But it also figures into the junkyard stage set. That's quite elaborate presentation for one song. Maybe the show was an end of the year special circa 1970-1971. Demolition derbies in the seventies were quite the spectacle to behold. The cars were mostly tanks built in the fifties and they could take a beating. At any rate, when I got some years older and began to grow curious about music and records and record collections, I could tell if my friends parents were "hippies" by whether they had a copy of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hair in their collection or not. "The album charted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the last Broadway cast album to do so. Hair's cast album stayed at No. 1 for 13 weeks in 1969." (Wikipedia) Silly kids metric. But I did get a copy of that album for myself a decade later. Lynn Kellogg sang "Easy To Be Hard" on the record. She passed in the first year of the pandemic. RIP. For a trippy taste of the Hair soundtrack check out "Walking In Space" or "Be-In" and for a taste of funk, check out "The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In)". Beyond the other hits that came out of the musical, the songs are socially provocative to say the least. YMMV.

[@stephaniewilson1153]

Such a lovely song with a powerful message. Thank you.

[@bella-xp7qd]

Danny Hutton i. Tan shirt with red trim, Chuck Negron the won singing this song, Corey Wells i. Peach/orange shirt (RIP Corey). 7 members with 3 lead singers.

[@christopherhuot2826]

Gr8 tune 😅

[@lorilxn1597]

Love them, used to have all of their albums

[@robh5613]

those cars would be worth a mint in that pre smash state lol

[@AliasMark69]

"Easy To Be Hard" How can people be so heartless? How can people be so cruel? Easy to be hard Easy to be cold How can people have no feelings How can they ignore their friends Easy to be proud Easy to say no Especially people who care about strangers Who say care about evil and social injustice Do you only care about the bleeding crowd How about a needy friend I need a friend How can people be so heartless? You know I'm hung up on you Easy to give in Easy to held back Especially people who care about strangers Who care about evil and social injustice Do you only care about the bleeding crowd How about a needy friend? We all need a friend How can people be so heartless? How can people be so cruel? Easy to be proud Easy to say no You know it's e- Easy to say no Easy to say no Easy to be proud I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know it is Easy to say no Easy to say no It's easy It's easy Easy to say no, no, no It's easy, it's easy, it's easy, it's easy

[@alan93]

ever notice something unique about their songs? They rarely had a guitar solo or a keyboard solo. It was mostly featuring the 3 vocals.

[@lilamuzik3385]

You should take most of your videos from the 1975 TV special. They were at their peak. They were unusual because they had 3 Lead singers. You just heard Chuck Negron who is spectacular. But my favorite is Cory Wells. He just kills "Try A Little Tenderness " in the 1975 TV special. Please consider doing it.

[@wpollock1]

This is live.....I know the studio version and this is a bit different. It shows how great they are.

[@scottsharbonno1708]

Hey, I liked it!

[@joanbecenti8938]

"You better hide your heart". Eli sounds like a handsome player who breaks womens hearts. Any woman can relate.

[@AliasMark69]

Chuck Negron, on Lead vocals.

[@allendixon7700]

A brother or brother Blake bailout IKA black Shelton was a Tri sightkins together. Those 2 gotta they got a video for their song. Hell Bailey HI, chill LLLY brother Blake and trace doing a hillbilling. How rock brother question mark😅😅😅😅😅

[@lisalong2622]

Love , Three Dog Night. R.I.P. Chuck Negron. Magnificent Voice! I'm friends with his ex-wife Julia and family. You Have got to Listen to "Never been to Spain" & Mama told me not to come!! Please! Your reactions are Great. 😊

[@marthagavey9321]

You can't be that good of friends with Julia or you'd know it's Corey Wells you should say RIP for!!! 😢 Chuck's very happy now with his wife Ami, great lady, very supportive of his career!!

[@lisalong2622]

@@marthagavey9321 Yes, I do Know That, I just had "chuck " & Julia on my mind. Easy slip up...🤷 👍✌️

[@marthagavey9321]

@@lisalong2622 I do understand, hard road for them all! Good they both found their way to a healthier life!! 👍🥰🌞

[@lisalong2622]

@@marthagavey9321 Amen, to that!

[@anthonyblakely399]

My all-time favorite rock band....Three Dog Night performing their classic hit, "Eli's Coming," in 2002.(kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ_EioqGfrJqaKMsi=1RpMKTrwJUmErfvz) with Tennessee Symphony Orchestra....such a great concert and I thought you might want to see them perform this song in 2004. Some changes have happen. Lead singer Chuck Negron is not the third lead singer in the band anymore. He has gone solo. Floyd Snead the drummer is not in the band....new bass player/lead singer in the band showcases his vocal with this song.....however, Corey Wells and Danny Hutton, lead singers are still in the band.....they all performed the song so soulfully good. It is FIRE!!! FIRE!!! The Old boys never miss a beat......and their vocals were stronger than EVER!!! Check it out!!!! It is a Live performance!!! Reply

[@lucabrazzi89]

Loving the music you play 👏👏😁 You may wanna try The Stranglers “ Golden Brown “

[@jimfrederick3907]

Saw them at Billy Bobs in Ft Worth in 1983. Brilliant show.

[@roydownes2458]

like the fact that you hold your water and dont talk until the performance/video is over.

[@michaelasay8587]

Sure goes along with today.. who's the President?

[@AliasMark69]

51 LIKES inside of 51 mins.... Cool

[@AliasMark69]

BTW... The car wreaks were not on the album, nice touch for the video live performance.

[@Lionize728]

Even TDN fans seem to ignore the great musicianship of the three non-singing members of the band. It's a shame really.

[@callmeoutlaw6601]

I love Three Dog but this song must be heard sung by Cheryl Barnes from the 1979 movie Hair. You can find the clips on KZbin. Her version will blow you away. Sung so strong by a little tiny black woman. Ms. Barnes was a serious powerhouse and should be remembered. Just beautiful man.