LOVED IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING 38 Special - Caught Up In you REACTION

[@toddalderson7050]

38 Special was huge in the 80s! Love 'em

[@internetabyss]

We need this type of music again

[@EdwardCook53]

38 Special is one of the best southern rock bands ever. 😎

[@rockercovers7139]

You need to try 38 Special's "Hold On Loosely" Great track of theirs.

[@Jan82-x7n]

They have done that one! It is still up on the channel too! Enjoy!

[@rockercovers7139]

@@Jan82-x7n Ok. Will check it out 👍

[@jaycorby]

Love that song!

[@tghost739]

I'm a woman and hang on loosly is a true statement...

[@dannyballjr7459]

They have already done that one.

[@reneemallicone4770]

It's called Southern Rock and nobody does it like 38 Special. One of my favorite bands of all time. Absolute Legends!

[@mattmorrow7777]

My first 38 Special was on a cassette tape from K-Tel

[@randywissler9923]

Um, I'd have to say lynyrd skynyrd did it best. But 38 Special and Molly Hatchet are right up there with them!!

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

@@randywissler9923 cannot disagree with you about Lynyrd Skynyrd about Southern Rock (excepting Allman Brothers of course) I bought LS's first album and it is still amazing. But after a while I got tired of their 'confederate flag' bullshit. Unfortunately their last album was literally their last. We lost a couple good musicians there.

[@chasekozak7206]

Little known fact the lead singer of LS and lead singer of .38 Special are brothers

[@usertr13phinsup]

Wild eyed southern boys. Is a must. If like 38

[@bradsullivan2495]

""If I'd Been the One" "Back Where You Belong" "Teacher, Teacher"--anyone of these three needs to be your next 38 Special reaction.

[@nancysmith8626]

I'm going to agree 100 percent with that.

[@stevedefrese7663]

Those are great songs but you need to react to “Wild Eyed Southern Boys” next. “Little Sheba” is a cool song as well

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Rockin’ into the night

[@seannovack3834]

"Back Where You Belong" is a great song with a great video, especially for fans of the old show "Hill Street Blues"

[@laurakali6522]

Oh, Teachers is a good 80’s movie for them to watch, underrated one in my opinion.

[@jwine4145]

Fun you reacted to Elvis and then this song. I used to wonder what a young Elvis would have done with this song.

[@soldbypaige6676]

Yes! 38 Special’s Caught Up In You was a banger back in the 80’s!!! But, this one is still on my Favorites playlist!😍

[@embercello9688]

Same! Heard it a few times today, since it's in current rotation! 😊

[@oaktree1628]

@@embercello9688just bought this today on ITunes

[@maryellenazack4466]

Fell in love to this song ❣️❣️❣️. P.s. still married to him. 30 years +

[@lynnlafever1810]

One of my most favorite Southern rock bands ever!! The hard playing guitar player you admired, in the black hat & white jacket, was Donnie Van Zant, the younger brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd founder and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. 38 Special & Skynyrd would often tour together.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Great talent runs in the family

[@pauljohanson7643]

Also, Donnie and another brother Johnny (later member of Lynyrd Skynyrd) formed there of country music group Van Zant. Worth checking out too.

[@ladyamythyst69]

Johnny took over for Ronnie after he died in the plane crash too. The deeper you dive into music the more you see how - especially blues based bands - share and recycle a lot of the same people and there are close connections between so many of the bands.

[@wendellburkhart8297]

If you notice a lot of times 38 Special will be with Lynyrd Skynyrd touring and Johnny Van Zant sings with Skynyrd as everyone knows and Donnie Van Zant sings and plays with 38 Special . The Van Zant Boys ... Ronnie... Donnie and Johnny and everyone of those boys are very talented .

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

This was Ronnie Van Zant's of Lynyrd Skynyrd's little brother's band. My favorite is Rockin' Into The Night.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Which was originally a Survivor song but they gave it to .38 Special and so the writing with Jim Peterik began.

[@kroakie4]

And they’re every bit as good as Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[@jontaylor7941]

Bass player was Skynyrds original bassist Larry Junstrom.

[@outwestds]

I wore out more 38 special, Tour de Force cassette tapes than I care to remember haha. The girls loved it 😂

[@chuckwhite3176]

A favorite of the 80's, such a good sound, quintessential southern rock.

[@leesilverness4296]

Always had to crank this song if it came on the radio.

[@prevosher]

Love this song. The feeling of walking into a random old bar, with the house band playing good rock

[@IMRDP]

LOVE THAT SONG/THIS BAND❣‼‼‼‼‼

[@allendixon7700]

38 Special the song is called

[@allendixon7700]

Chain chain lightning chain lightning

[@shirleylockwood3132]

Donnie Van Zant is a member of 38 special, his brother was from Lynyrd Skynyrd Ronnie who passed away in the plane crash

[@joejohnston3591]

R.I.P. Ronnie.

[@stephenmcdonald8474]

They look like frickin twins!

[@jackedwards7420]

Don't leave out the 3rd brother Johnny VanZant who (with Donnie) resurrected Lynyrd Skynyrd from the ashes and is the current front man!!

[@craigdragseth9272]

And younger brother Johnnie now sings in Lynard Skynyrd.

[@bernardcrowley1816]

@@joejohnston3591 ¹¹1

[@1224bsg]

If Id been the one, Fantasy girl, like no other night, somebody like you..they had so many hits

[@cjpew]

If I'd Been the One should be the next one to react to.

[@UberDurable]

This song ROCKS 🤘🤘

[@LMmccallL57]

I love this song, and especially when it slows down/softens and then goes back into the harder sound.🙂 I remember being in high school and being the only black person/girl who would sing this with the majority white guys in marching band during a break in the band room. I even did air guitar 🎸 with them when I wasn't dancing. 😄 Two of the drummers were sooo cute, and when they'd look at me while singing this song.... ☺️❤️

[@phillyphan1225]

This song is a vibe with those changes! Loved it hearing it for the first time in high school and it has been a favorite ever since! Btw, of course the drummers were your fav if this song got you-they were the ones you gravitated to😉

[@LMmccallL57]

@@phillyphan1225 Yes, this song has some of the best changes/transitions that I've heard. 🙂 I always wanted to play drums, so I would also try to work my way to the drum section and ask them to show me how to play the quads or trios, (I don't recall the actual names) but they were too heavy for me to hold. That didn't keep them from still trying to help me make a decent beat while a little innocent flirting went on. 😊

[@deannasexton4893]

Everyone loves a love song jW 🎶❤️

[@oldnerdreviews]

I love this tune and love 38 Special. For more along these lines, check out Night Ranger and also The Babys. Two other terrific groups!

[@hbitsorg2275]

Also, next you should do Hold On Loosely by .38 special as well

[@NOLAgenX]

Taking me back to my Freshman year of high school, 81-82! J and Amber, don’t know if you realize that Donnie Van Zant plays guitar and is one of the two founding members of the band (He has the black hat and white jacket). He was with the band from 74-2013. Donnie is the younger brother of Ronnie, who died in the Lynard Skynard plane crash, and has a younger brother Johnny who became Lynard’s lead singer in 1987.

[@joeblow4785]

Webster's Dictionary definition of 38 Special : "Noun, A freedom loving American rock and roll band comprised of alpha biological males who will NEVER cut their peens off"

[@robertg7396]

My fav from them is "What if I'd been the one" hopefully you'll get to that one someday 😃

[@RobertSmith-js2kz]

After ALL the years listening to and loving this song I just found something out. This one AND "Hold On Loosely" were co-written with Jim Peterik of SURVIVOR. That explains so much. Go back and listen to it with that in mind. And yeah, this song is pure FEEL GOOD Americana all the way!

[@Anna-hl5zb]

Thank you so much! I love this song, but haven't thought of it in years.

[@curtishalcomb3249]

What’s so cool about 38 special is they have 2 drummers and the brother of Ronnie van stan of lynard skynard roddie van Stan

[@brandonedmonson5578]

"Hold on Loosely" or "Chain Lightning" should be on your list. This is one of the best "Southern Rock" bands. Same genre as Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company

[@bluedogok]

Chain Lighting is my favorite of theirs.

[@BoudiccasGhost]

hold on loosely is already on their playlist...about 6 months ago. Just FYI 😀

[@rsw1227]

38 SPECIAL: "You Keep Runnin' Away" "Chain Lightning" "Back Where You Belong" "Rockin' Into The Night"

[@Roh_Echt]

Takes me back to the early 80's...and taking drives out in the country. This is good BBQ/Get-Together music for when out in the country with picnic tables, shade, and hammocks. Donnie Van Zant is the one in the black hat and light jacket...he is the brother of Ronnie Van Zant who was the lead-singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[@pyroman6000]

The bass player, Larry Junstrom was originally IN Skynyrd, in some of their early configurations. He grew up with them. Jeff Carlisi also played with them during the tribute tour for some shows.

[@chrislogan5228]

And their brother took over as lead singer of Lynard Skynard after Ronnie died !

[@kkay3784]

Thanks for sayin'.

[@matskarlsson3219]

First time listening for me. Great band and song. l like It! 🎸🎤👍

[@chasingbirds3073]

I just saw these guys in concert this summer! They're still touring! They still sound so good. This song definitely takes me back to my high school days. Thanks for the great reaction.

[@sherrihayward4500]

My era wins again, the 80s were amazing for music😁😁Big fan!! More 80s one of my favs Level 42 Something about you, lessons in love. 😁😁😘

[@gbcrowne271]

Agree, two fabulous songs!!!

[@FXMAN66]

Right there with you! Love the life I have now but the 80s were a damn great time to be a kid in high school.

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..Amazing catalog of 🎵 songs..!!..These guys are an off shoot of Lynard Skynard.., they also had alot of mainstream success as a Southern Rock band..!!!

[@jeffphillips9588]

Like no Other Noght- 38 special. J/A thank you for this great reaction to 38 Spec. and confident that you would love this upbeat awesome jam also! Love to see you react to this in the future.

[@vanalishahoots4785]

Absolutely incredible song.......Skynyrd is undeniably the greatest Southern rock band of all time but little brother's band, 38 special, may be the second best........I saw them in concert on this tour (Special Forces) in '82......First concert I ever attended........

[@lisamurawske4168]

I graduated in 1985..so much great music. Always loved 38 Special..so many good songs!

[@fuiplu]

38 special is what you call...Banger..Banger hit after hit. A great band

[@johnspikes8102]

Both "Hold on Loosely" and "Caught Up In You" were written by Jim Peterik, lead singer and writer for the groups Survivor and Ides of March. Such talent.

[@dbcb4146]

He CO-wrote those songs with the members of 38. He said in interviews that he would’ve never come up with those ideas himself.

[@bretthooper4909]

Love watching you guys and listening to your comments, I’m 63 years old and grew up with all this music you react too, I’m definitely a fan

[@PC-ub4tv]

Amazing group and so so underrated!!!!!!!

[@jaycorby]

P C They weren't 'underrated' in the early 80's! Heard them on the radio all the time.

[@bobg6638]

Such a GREAT song

[@centuryrox]

Finally someone reacted to this great song! My favorite by 38 Special!! Try their song "If I'd Been the One" next!

[@Seven_1865]

I absolutely love your unapologetic joy and love of music and just the bold and open enthusiasm you guys bring! Love you both!

[@kristianrodriguez4676]

Love this song! So glad you guys decided to react to it.

[@chrisa4695]

This is the song that introduced me to .38 Special. It’s still great this day. What amazing guitar work. They were Southern Rock but with enough polish and sheen to appeal to Top 40 radio thanks mainly to their partnership with Jim Peterik of Survivor.

[@lisalovemc717]

Aww this song brings me right back to high school in early 80s when my first boyfriend used to sing this to me. Still makes me smile tenderly with great nostalgia.

[@MindsetMom]

This is the best 38 Special song. Love it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@in8hope617]

Wonderful song. It was a major part of my life when I was in my 20's. Love it! ♥ It is so neat that you both are listening to something that I know so well!

[@cbtbcd12]

Imagine this song on the radio hourly while you are falling in love with your first love...I was in the 6th grade yet I remember everything about her

[@christikirk7265]

Love this song! Bon Jovi opened for them in 1986 in Charlotte. They rocked and still do. Love me some Southern Rock!

[@sheryljoel5052]

Iconic sound and Iconic band! I didn't recognize the song title, but when the first note hit I KNEW it immediately!

[@baboquivari108jmjm]

FYI - .38 Special has close ties to Lynyrd Skynyrd. The other vocalist in .38 Special is Donnie Van Zant, younger brother of Ronnie Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd's lead vocalist. Also, you may have not notice but ..38 Special usually performs with two drummers. the MV showed quick shots of this. Having seeing them live, (Wild Eyed Southern Boy tour) this was impressive and sounded amazing. Also in the MV lead guitarist, Jeff Carlisi, plays a Gibson Firebird, same as does guitarist Allen Collins of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Just a few things that ties .38 Special and Lynyrd Skynyrd together. Keep that Southern Rock sound coming.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

This song was ALL over the radio back in the earlies. Great tune!

[@Mary-cz8pf]

There's so many songs I love from 38 Special. Went to one of their concerts and got to meet them. Great guys. So nice

[@tommcdonough6086]

I was a young buck of 14 when this song was released, timeless song for me. Great to see younger people digging the music so many of us grew up on. Growing up in the 80's was awesome. 55 now where does the time go 😮😮😮😮

[@mariejustme]

Oooh, now you’re on it! The Sweet Spot! I ❤️ .38 Special. BTW, ya’ll are adorable and make my day.

[@Mike990920]

You’ve chosen some good 38-Special tunes to review. It’s cool that your generation is liking this music.

[@Shrykespeare]

I think this makes four of their songs you've done. One of their songs that I think you would love is "Teacher Teacher". "If I'd Been the One" is also a banger, as is "Second Chance".

[@audreycumby1075]

Yes agree! Love " Second Chance!"

[@tobylawson7682]

You guys are great. Earned a new subscriber today!

[@co_fan5945]

Great band! The lead singer Don Barnes is still touring with new members. He still sounds great and is a real personable guy!

[@Gordon-i6v]

It's called southern rock band

[@michaelmckinney1409]

38 special is a great southern rock band. Many more great songs to explore from them.

[@ronstoner1823]

Always been a huge 38 Special fan, along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ-TOP, and The Allman Brothers, and Molly Hatchet. The lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd's brother was an alternate lead singer for 38 Special. He was the guy in the white coat and funny hat that did the guitar move.

[@anneking4656]

This is a great .38 Special tune! So glad you enjoyed it…💕

[@jeffsaxton716]

I was in my 30's in the 80's. Loving 60's thru 80's rock in real time! A golden era.

[@raeann63]

this is modern melodic southern rock at its finest! .38 special always had that wee bit of pop catchiness to their songs that made them more successful beyond AOR, crossing into AC, pop and top 40. my other favs are "hold on loosely" and "if i'd been the one" - great, catchy tunes!

[@quincee3376]

Ahhh thanks. Love this song!!!

[@craigdragseth9272]

On their song Second Chance, their Keyboardist Max Karl sings lead. Good song. I love it when bands have multiple members that can sing lead!

[@rufust.firefly4951]

Definitely should be their next reaction from 38 Special. One of the best forgotten songs.

[@johnpoole4985]

Fun fact: This song was co-written by Jim Peterik of Survivor, who also co-wrote Hold on Loosely among other hits for this and other groups. Jim literally wrote the book on songwriting, having cowritten "Songwriting for Dummies" years ago. For a cool old-school rock sound, try "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet. Keep up the great work y'all!

[@vincentp149]

38 Special hit their creative stride in the early 80's, producing some of the best "Southern-flavored" rock since Lynyrd Skynyrd. Not as country as Alabama (since they lacked a fiddle}, or as heavy as Skynyrd, 38 Special hit perfectly in the middle. Songs "Back Where You Belong" "Teacher, Teacher", "Hold On Loosely", "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys", "Fantasy Girl" are classics and "Rockin' into the Night" got them onto the charts in 1979.

[@orlandodejesus6541]

I love the song that they're going to caught up in you it speaks for itself

[@christopherwhitley744]

It doesn't get any better than Don Barnes and Jeff Carlisi. This was 38. Special at their best. My wife always says that their music puts her in a good mood.

[@leetroy3129]

Great reaction to a great song guys! Thanks for making me smile today.✌️❤️

[@TroyOttosen-jg7tt]

I actually seen them on the wall, Sullivan arena Anchorage late 90’s, best concert I ever seen! Simple!😉👍

[@jgreen6772]

Next on your 38 Special list: "Back Where You Belong" and "If I'd Been the One." (I also like "One Time for Old Times.") Also, it's not country-rock but "Bittersweet" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters has a great bluesy sound that's similar to 38 Special.

[@pyroman6000]

Whoa- I was just listening to Big Head Todd and the Monsters last night. Same album Bittersweet comes from. They're more of a jam band, like the Allmans, or Gov't Mule. Great stuff! First I'd ever heard of them was when they were with the HORDE festival back in the early 90's. It was Dave Matthews, Big Head Todd, Blues Traveller, and the Allmans on the main stage, and 4 others, inc Little Sister, on a side stage. First time ever hearing DMB, Big Head Todd or Little Sister, and all blew me away, live! Next day, I was at my favorite record store, cash in hand, buying everything I could find from them! A few months later, DMB blew up on the radio. I'd never heard anything like it, and was like "Holy Shit!!! Who is this???" Those guys can PLAY live. To this day, no other concert has beaten this one. The Allmans were on FIRE! Bucket list item checked off! That was also the best crowd I've ever been a part of. But yeah- I second Rob Squad checking out Big Head Todd and the monsters. Lots of bangers: Bittersweet, Ellis Island, Groove Thing. etc. that entire album has no duds on it!

[@TroyOttosen-jg7tt]

I agree , hold on loosely and don’t let go! Great song!

[@irmagallegos501]

Can't go wrong with any of their songs

[@sundayze]

Exactly, you could put their CD or cassette in the player in the car and just let it go. Great music for road trips.

[@estried86]

An all time banger!

[@shaunhenderson1399]

I thought you both would really love this song I’m so glad that you chose it today! If I’d been the One is such a fantastic and powerful song I think it should be your next one

[@TheBiggDeal]

The blonde in the video was the "look" of the top line 80's lady.

[@dagmar.6954]

38 Special is an American southern rock band that was formed in 1974. They had a lot of great hits in the early 80's-90's such as You Keep Runnin' Away", "If I'd Been The One", "Back Where You Belong", "Teacher, Teacher", "Like No Other Night", "Second Chance", "The Sound Of Your Voice" etc.

[@jerrymoadjr6098]

Hey y'all hope y'all are doing awesome 😎😎😎😎 thanks for some more 38 special

[@kristitimbrel189]

38-Special music is always FIRE 🔥

[@js6729]

Another great southern rock song you guys need to check out is green grass and high tides by the outlaws

[@TheMom2three]

Great choice! I've seen them in concert 5 times back in the day! I always loved them. By the way, Donny Van Zant is the blonde with the black hat. He's one of the founding members of .38 Special. He's a character in concert too lol. Donny's the brother of the lead singers of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Yes, both of them. The 1st brother, Ronnie, died in a airplane crash in Mississippi on their way to do another show. The other brother, Stevie I think, took over for him when Lynyrd Skynyrd reunited back in the 90s, I think. Sorry, I'm getting older and dates are harder for me to remember dates now. I do know that we saw them in 1998 in Jackson MS, because I was 7 months pregnant with our 3rd child lol and it was hot. If course, it was an outdoor concert too. I subscribed the other day and have been binge watching my favorites. Thank you both so much for what you are doing. I'm enjoying myself too much! 😆

[@BillGraper]

I dedicated this song to a classmate when I was a senior in high school, and the whole school heard it. It was on Power 108 in Cleveland. My English teacher heard it & spent a big portion of the class heckling me about it. 😄👍

[@armynurseboy]

Sounds like a cool teacher.....😉

[@carmelotansengco4605]

Loved this song the very first time I heard it on the radio in June or July of 1982. I was a 15 year old high school freshman (don't ask me why I was a freshman at 15 😂) and I had a crush on one of my classmates. "I'm so caught up in you, little girl, you're the one that's got me down on my knees."

[@scottelement]

You guys should dive back into “Arctic Monkeys” again sometime soon.

[@Metalrogue]

The 2 drummers really added to the sound. So cool.

[@magneto7930]

Caught Up in You and Hold On Loosely are definitely at the top of my 38 Special list! You should check out "If I'd Been the One."

[@heinekenswordfish]

I was a kid in the 80s but never really followed 38 Special (I mostly knew them from "Second Chance", a slow ballad that got popular in the late 80s with a replacement singer and was not indicative of their previous work). But I picked up their greatest hits years ago and it's full of great songs. "Caught Up In You" is an all-time classic, but they had lots of great songs ("Teacher Teacher", "Like No Other Night", "If I'd Been The One", etc). Extremely underrated band.

[@randytorres8211]

Per Wikipedia "Caught Up in You" is the first single released from Southern rock band 38 Special's 1982 album, Special Forces. It became their first #1 on the Billboard Top Tracks rock chart. It also became one of the band's two top ten pop hits, reaching #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their other Top 10 single, "Second Chance", reached #6 in 1989.

[@theresamccant459]

Love Southern Rock. Always the best. Had a friend DJ who when I walked in bar played 38 Special every time.

[@randyhinkson7950]

Great song....makes me drive faster when I hear this in my truck LOL

[@karenc33]

This is one of my favorite songs, haven't heard it in a while and it was great to see your reaction!