It's so deep..DEBBY BOONE YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE REACTION - First time hearing

[@edevard9048]

Harry, you are correct. From what I’ve read, the song was written byJoe Brooks as a love song but Debbie Boone was inspired to sing it as a tribute to God.

[@trhansen3244]

Horse hockey!

[@khj8716]

Yes that is absolutely correct though many deny it. I don’t know why they do that.

[@archibalcox]

man

[@sorrystaunton]

When the Boone family lived in Leonia New Jersey, when her father Pat had a show on television, I used to go trick or treating with Debbie. Pat Boone was one of my fathers patients…..great family.

[@SomeoneHasToSayIt2525]

YLUML was number one on Billboard for TEN WEEKS. It is still one of the top selling records in history and yes, Debbie is and was an Evangelical Christian and you are very prescient, Debbie freely and unashamedly told interviewers at the time she was singing it in praise of Jesus.

[@YN97WA]

When this song came out, it was played to death on the radio. I liked it the first 4,000 times I heard it, but then it got old. It is, however, a really good song and Debbie (daughter of Pat) Boone has a beautiful voice. Great reaction, Harri. 👍👍

[@craigreid7178]

And, of course, Pat Boone is a descendant of the early American pioneer hero, Daniel Boone.

[@daleb1279]

And daughter in law to the great Rosemary Clooney

[@freda9809]

For me, this song never got old. I can still listen to it every day. Loved the movie at the time...I was a teenager.

[@YN97WA]

@@freda9809 I was 18 and also loved the movie. Hearing the song now, some 44 years later, I think it's beautifully nostalgic. It's definitely one of those that takes you back to a time and place.

[@chrisoakley5830]

This was the #1 song of the 70s decade. It went to #1 on the pop, country and gospel charts.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Yes pat is her father. This is the first Christian themed song i remember on the radio. Now i listen to a lot of Christian artists. Keeps my heart joyful

[@trhansen3244]

I have never once considered this a Christian song.

[@Tonidolls]

For Our Father God !!!

[@trhansen3244]

Michelle Obama?

[@rodb9275]

OMG I remember the radio played this song relentlessly. Such a classic.

[@ronan310]

I remember this song....she was singing to God....i heard it a few times....they didnt play it on the radio stations i listened to at the time...

[@stevemchale9775]

God

[@KIMBERLEY-Q]

This was one of my favorite songs when it came out I was 11 yrs old!

[@elizabethstrawn445]

I remember dancing to this in 7th grade at the dance.. bring back memories funny thing it WAS at the church in town..

[@dsusan17]

This was frequent radio play. It can be interpreted as a religious song. When it was radio play it was a pop song. I haven't heard it in years. I am so glad you picked it. I enjoy it more than I did back in the day. Great analysis Harri!

[@delorespetree3243]

That was a beautiful song by debbie

[@lucasbenzano6021]

Awesome. Greetings from Brazil.

[@elizabethstrawn445]

Listening to your reaction and being older now and hearing the song i too see how you can relate it to God.

[@iluvmusicals21]

This was played ad nauseum, but it is a beautiful song, I especially enjoy the flute.

[@rhiahlMT]

It was played so much, you were afraid to turn on the radio. You liked it the first time or few times, nice song. After the 100th time, you didn't want to hear music ever again at times.

[@trhansen3244]

I have to wonder if racism is not part of why you hate this song so much?

[@rhiahlMT]

@@trhansen3244 Are you insane?

[@paulastephens2968]

Love song mostly played at weddings

[@Jamesmazzonejr.]

This song is very similar to "Bridge over troubled Water".

[@m_christine1070]

She sang it to God

[@anthonyrobertson2011]

Here in the US they played this song all the time when it became a big hit. It was also done in an instrumental muzak version and for several years after it was a hit you heard that version in malls and grocery stores a lot. It got to be too much.

[@mic1240]

This cover by her when she was 21 was everywhere when it came out. Funny to think how it would never be played now

[@tlp8295]

Thanks Harry! I was hoping someone would do this one!

[@johnandrews3151]

Believe it or not, this is probably the biggest selling one hit wonder in the USA. Debbie Boone, the daughter of singer Pat Boone, stayed at #1 for 10 weeks solid in 1977 and sold an estimated 2.5 million singles, making it the biggest selling song of the year!

[@sherribrock2726]

This is from the movie with the same title. This was played on numerous stations. She is a christian singer but this was played on pop charts as well.

[@trhansen3244]

It was a hit at the time. Not like Taylor Swift's hits but a hit in its own way.

[@valogden]

My high school boyfriend used to say this was our song. It was in the movie Ice Castles. Really liked that movie I remember it had Robbie Benson in it.

[@freda9809]

The song was great in the movie.

[@RossNixon]

Harri, she was singing about someone who can light up your life too.

[@v.downes9608]

Her dad is Pat Boome, he is a great singer, he does commercials for bathtubs now.

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

This was my wedding song

[@rickgibson4641]

This song was played so much on the radio that it felt like the song was stalking you. I believe at the time it even broke singles sales records. She never had another hit though. The 70s was noted for the big one hit wonders.

[@maryshaffer8557]

Later, Debby had a hit...perhaps a minor one...with a great record called "Are You On The Road To Lovin' Me Again?". I have the record and still enjoy it very much . Debby was an alto, though she could hit some soprano notes, and I am the same, so I really enjoyed singing along with her songs.

[@PercyRuiz-w9j]

Jesucristo tu REY Y SALVADOR

[@michaela8706]

Debby is the daughter of famous singer and actor Pat Boone. Pat almost ended his marriage in the 60's due to alcohol and parties that accompanied his fame. His wife introduce him and their daughters to The Church Of Christ and it changed their lives. They are devout Christians.

[@PercyRuiz-w9j]

Le canta al Sr Jesucristo

[@NoirHammer]

"Even though the song was intended as a love song, Boone interpreted “You Light Up My Life” as an inspirational song about God."

[@patriciakeith6755]

Harri, you should react to some of her father's songs. Especially Pat's song "Love Letters in the Sand". Pat also did some good versions (covers) of other songs.

[@HGWTPaladin]

I liked “Moody River”

[@dsusan17]

Yes she is Pat Boones daughter.

[@daleb1279]

And daughter in law to the great Rosemary Clooney

[@Uninvited72]

This was my kindergarten graduation song that we sang for our parents. One of my first memories.

[@danielolson5378]

it was written as a love song but Deby interpreted the lyrics as a song about God.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Oh if she's from the Pat Boone Family, I was gifted an album of religious songs called The Pat Boone Family in the early 70s from an auntie It was nice by ery holy

[@dennisharnish9063]

I am sure she is singing to God, she has a strong believe in Jesus.

[@trhansen3244]

Doubtful. She was dating this masculine hunky dude who used to be what they called a disco king, which meant he ruled the dance floor at the local disco every Friday and Saturday night. Now, she did not try to be a disco queen, or what ABBA called a dancing queen. Her dancing was more relegated to slow ones. But I hear the sparks between them were so loud and explosive the fire department had to be called.

[@sallychambers3594]

Yes it is a gospel song!

[@starman2337]

This is a slower version than the one I remember. Debbie Boone DID say she was signing it to God. Her Dad Pat Boone had a much longer career that began in the 50's.

[@lonnyjohnson2061]

It was played so much it eventually became one of the most hated hits of the '70's.

[@craigmccausland1183]

Loved the movie, as well! The movie was a rom-com. This is not the version in the film. Boone later became a Christian artist, so this version's images may be influenced by that.

[@stevecappello9620]

Nice review Harri! Please consider giving Three Dog Night some more songs. Also Blood, Sweat and Tears,. I think you would be truly impressed by Peter Gabriel’s live videos from The Secret World Tour. Also Pete Townsend’s solo work like “Give Blood”, “Face the Face” and “Slit Skirts”.. a couple of hits from the group called Madness; “Out House”, “One Step Beyond” and the “House of Fun”. Lastly you must consider “Until the Night” & “Captain Jack” from Billy Joel’s incredible catalog. Thanks again for your considerations!Rochester, NY is leaving the building! Please take care1

[@PercyRuiz-w9j]

Le canta a JESUCRISTO

[@greybeard2280]

That's thinking too much into it, it's meant to be a testament to the loved one in your life that gives you the support and love to be a better you. Many wedding receptions have had this played through the years. There's love songs that are perfect, and this isn't one of them. It's way over the top, and you can smell the cheese a mile away...lol. Now, Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross "Endless Love" just right amount without going overboard. Just an observation.

[@fibreuxkmftrbl7315]

Clipping: Enlacing&Pain Everyday

[@charlesturner3688]

Angelina Jordan Mercy Just out. Light up my life liked it then and still just as good. And can’t forget her father Pat Boone.

[@jam6242]

It wasn't originally written as an inspirational song (it was a love song in a movie, recorded by someone else). But Debby has said herself that she was singing to God in her version. I liked the song but, as others have said, it was played to death the year it was popular.

[@debbiechang5781]

This song was so overplayed that it ended up being a laughingstock. To this day, I can’t enjoy it. 🎄🌺✌️

[@khj8716]

Yet you came to see a video of a song you can’t stand. 🤔

[@debbiechang5781]

@@khj8716 I watch all of Harri’s video because I love his commentary and insights. I understand where you’re coming from but I guess I will plead insanity. 🌺✌️

[@debbieholoquist2059]

Whenever I start hearing a song being overplayed on the radio, I think of this one. Like others have said, I liked it at first. But after thousands of times, I couldn't stand hearing it. It's a shame, because it wasn't a bad song. We just got sick of hearing it.

[@OddBall1958]

Ah! The slowest song ever recorded!

[@sallychambers3594]

Please do Don't close your eyes by Keith Whitley

[@shelter9236]

I think it's best to hear her sing it but yeah, was more of a pop song. She didn't have a band to back her up so just an orchestra backup. Debbie is the daughter of Pat Boone if you ever do a reaction of him. Seems more of a love song to me than religious but yet she came from a religious background. The lyrics toward the end of it sounds more lover like to me than religious.

[@robertphelps1574]

Another song which I think the original version by Kasey Cisyk is better

[@FunkyMarcel]

Written for a movie of the same name-- nothing spiritual about it

[@jamiedimond9419]

He/she is singing to Lucifer aka Aphrodite and Venus

[@jacobin1159]

?

[@RossNixon]

@@jacobin1159 A village has let it's idiot out. ;-)