LOVED IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING James Ingram and Michael McDonald - Yah Mo B There REACTION

[@MaryPadgett-e7o]

James Ingram is so underrated. His voice is gold.

[@codecherry57]

YES IT IS!!!

[@Eowyn187]

Amen and amen!!!

[@jellyrollnorton]

This is a Quincy Jones produced song, thus the timing is perfect. ❤

[@springfieldprogressive8951]

RIP Quincy Jones

[@jamesway]

Don't think they are big on tributes, still waiting for a Tito Jackson shout out. Oh well.

[@mocknburd23]

I think the song was actually credited to Quincy Jones as the artist, featuring Michael and James

[@jdw5678]

@@mocknburd23 The song was produced and co-written by Quincy Jones, and released on his Qwest label. Quincy was deeply involved with the song, but the artists were listed as James Ingram & Michael McDonald.

[@Lovejazz01]

@@mocknburd23this was on James Ingram’s debut album ..

[@chrissharp6733]

R.I.P. James Ingram , R.I.P. Quincy Jones, Talent will never Expire

[@RonaldNetzel]

BABY, COME TO ME - Patti Austin & James Ingram

[@SugahShy]

And, "How Do We Keep The Music Playing." ❤

[@steviemccormick3762]

An absolute must !!!!!!!

[@rachybaby72]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@weath1881]

I'm off to listen to this song right now

[@DANCECLASSICdotEU]

Also a genius track❤

[@amontaineaurore4700]

James Ingram passed away in 2019. RIP

[@cliftonparago4547]

Heart attack

[@bonepicker1]

​@@cliftonparago4547Brain Tumor

[@Lasse-wf4dh]

they don't know it

[@time2chill121]

He was a gift for us

[@surlechapeau]

A must hear: James Ingram "Just Once"!!

[@MissNelson_48]

OMG! Yes!

[@DavidBMaas]

Produced by the great Quincy Jones. R.I.P.

[@jdw5678]

Also "One Hundred Ways" by Ingram, produced by Quincy Jones.

[@surlechapeau]

​@@jdw5678they reacted to his One Hundred Ways Jan 18, 2022.

[@rebeccareynolds2045]

This is one of his best! He also does a version of ‘Natural Woman’ that is amazing

[@kevinkimbrough8010]

Thanks for your reaction Jay and Amber. Note; it's a spiritual song, uplifting. Yah is the Hebrew name(YAHWEH) for God. Listen to the lyrics again with this understanding. The song begins with " Heavenly Father" and later tells you " reach out and call His Name ". YAH will be there for you. Love y'all energy and positivity. You have been in my prayers, Jay. Stay strong young man. YAHWEH will be there for you.

[@RabbiSteve1]

Indeed.

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

I will be there or he will be there is how I interpreted the lyrics. Sounded great for sure. ☕️☕️🎶🎵🎶

[@martinmcintosh5505]

Very true. That get missed by most people

[@kcstewart671]

Was about to write exactly this. Now I don't have to. Thanks!

[@Andmarg-i3i]

@@kcstewart671me too 😉🙏

[@Winnib7479]

James Ingram unfortunately passed away January 29, 2019 . The title of the song was named by James Ingram using YAH from the Bible, " YAH MO BE THERE " was to mean GOD WILL BE THERE . " Yahweh " is the Hebrew name for God in the Bible. The song is about God Our Heavenly Father. Exodus 6:2-3

[@nicholuque]

Amén

[@realcoolbreeze]

Great song definitely. James Ingram had a great voice.So sad that he left us so early. Glad he and MM got together for this song. Both so talented.

[@almaofearthia6785]

Did not know that. Thanks!

[@almaofearthia6785]

Great male duet! Blue-eyed soul refers to white people sounding like Black singers when they sing. That's what it has always meant to me. Would love to see y'all react to "Easy Lover" by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins. It's a great song by two super talented superstars!

[@Winnib7479]

@@almaofearthia6785 You're welcome.😊

[@dragonray9450]

One of my favorites praise be to Yah! They used Yah Mo as a substitute for the Hebrew name for GOD Yahweh.

[@samueltabo3390]

James Ingram's #1 duet with Patti Austin, Baby come to me

[@mocknburd23]

That's a good one, but I really really love How Do You Keep the Music Playing

[@GoldenLady1007]

​@mocknburd23 Same. They are both great, however, this one touches me on a different level. ✨️😊💛

[@jdw5678]

Also Ingram's #1 solo hit "I Don't Have the Heart."

[@michele1491]

Yes! So good.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love both of these gentlemen! RIP James Ingram!! This song is so inspirational especially today! A higher power is in control so don't give up hope!! 💖💖

[@jamiemacdonald436]

Yah Mo B There. Yah is a shortened version of Yahweh, which means God in Hebrew. So the title literally means "God will be there" and is interpreted as "God be with you."

[@RobertLawrence-vg2to]

He also wrote I Keep forgetting, that Michael song! And Michael Jackson’s PYT

[@MrBoyYankee]

Don't forget El' Debarge was also on vocals too. ​@@RobertLawrence-vg2to

[@darrylmccants7280]

That was James Ingram hitting that high note, may he rest in peace.

[@JaDav40]

Yep...he does it in his #1 solo hit from 1990 "I Don't Have The Heart" as well.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Rip james Ingram. Two incredible singers

[@karenkarraker4512]

Ya is for Yahweh (God). So God will be with you.

[@MatthewFierros-l1m]

That's way off dude

[@AlexByth]

@@MatthewFierros-l1m Sure, but it's James Ingram and Michael Mc Donald being way off. karenkarraker4512 is just pointing out their error.

[@helgar791]

The range of the great James Ingram on display here, and right at the beginning. Rest in music Quincey and James. Yah, meaning God, will be there when you call.

[@362chop]

Masterpiece sung by two greats.

[@Adriana-cooks]

You are such a beautiful couple inside and out. Have always enjoyed James and Michael. Thanks for posting.

[@MyraJean1951]

This has long been a favorite. So glad you got to hear and enjoy it!

[@gigi-ij1hk]

An appropriate tribute to Quincy Delight Jones II! Co-wrote and produced this track.

[@helindove2237]

Quincy Jones’s legacy is immense! 🌟

[@CurlieGrl]

Thank you. Your light is needed. Love you. ❤

[@anthonyblakely399]

Love LOVE this song!!! LOve Michael McDonald!!! Love James Ingram!!!

[@joiwilliams2488]

It means God Will be there,

[@cashus68]

I was 15 in 1983 , this song brings a tear to because people were so much nicer to one another then.

[@marthaz]

Soooo glad you got to experience this classic 🥳🥳☺️👍💕

[@horacerobinson7149]

Continue to R.I.P Mr James Ingram ❤ Thanks for this one Jay and Amber 😊😊 very 80’s

[@josephbell2160]

1984

[@horacerobinson7149]

Yes great times

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

Great combination of these two great vocalists. They complement each other really well.

[@coldwhite4240]

This is a great spiritual pop song. Yah/Jah/Yahweh/Jehovah is indeed there whenever you call. It's unusual for a song to have such an obviously spiritual title/theme and be a hit, especially outside the USA, but this got plenty of airplay in the UK and Ireland too. Loved this from when I was a kid in the 80s, and it still sounds so funky, cool and soulful to this day.

[@RudyMenchaca]

Jay you have a wonderful smile and Amber your voice hair and smile are beautiful thanks guys for the memories

[@fugazi225]

thanks for reaction

[@shirleyjones9460]

Excellent song 🎉

[@bayareaguy7438]

James Ingram is so awesome, Also Jeffrey Osbourne

[@therunningmanz5339]

Such an amazing track. Absolute sonic heaven from two masterful vocalists! Could listen to this on repeat all day. So good!

[@jazshas]

Love this type of Gospel music.

[@RonnieAcheson]

Two great singers, love this song. Great seeing you guys❤

[@deefree3672]

I love this song.

[@SoloArt8250]

James ingrahm hit that high note at the end there…

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Somewhere Out There with Linda Ronstadt

[@paulwalker9421]

"How Do You Keep The Music Playing" with Patti Austin James Ingram sang with Roberta flack ,Anita Backer, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Gloria Estefan . Have fun great music.

[@scottboswell6406]

Ya Mo = another name for God! Or, I'm a be there! Both works! Such a spiritual song, but done in a way to not offend anyone. Great song!!

[@MeIn321]

Sick world we live in when the name God offends someone!

[@bradlopez5154]

Sweet Freedom by Micheal McDonald is another classy tune.

[@kenneththompson7046]

Absolutely!

[@taneshah.1260]

I still play Sweet Freedom like it just came out.

[@kevinmkraft]

My reaction was the same when I heard this song. I wish these two had done a whole album together. They were one of the greatest pop duos that never was.

[@tedcole9936]

Yeah… yeah. This song lifted my spirits more than any other in the 80s…. When I needed it most. Days when I was steeped in dread - this song helped me believe I would somehow get through the day. Great reaction, thanks for finally finding this jewel!

[@yvettepatterson156]

@@tedcole9936 same here. It got me through a tough time in high school. Music is healing, isn’t it?

[@marsanchez2500]

Such an amazing song, and yes you need to do more James Ingram. One of my favorite by him is “ I Don’t Have The Heart “. Thsnk you again

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

I've waited so long for this!!

[@josephbell2160]

You could easily find this song anywhere sis

[@joemachine4714]

She means a reaction, duhhh...

[@yvettepatterson156]

Great song,, right? Thank you for playing it. 💜💜💜

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Great old song! Bringing back memories of my first full year of actually being on my own.

[@kimberleymonari3560]

****You can See the LATE JAMES INGRAHAM in "We are the World.",

[@dodster11]

Another great Michael McDonald's video is Sweet Freedom. (From the 1986 film, Running Scared) fun video.

[@petercourtien4581]

I like that song. That was Summer of the Statue of Liberty’s Centennial.❤

[@terrencemorris3983]

Both Michael McDonald' n James ingram r legends nice chioce i remember this one

[@TheAcarch2]

Automatic thumbs up on this. Thanks guys. BTW this is the song in the movie ''40 Year Old Virgin'' that the character David is tired of hearing. LOL!!

[@KarenGreen-xw6vi]

James Ingram also had a part in "We Are The World."

[@JaDav40]

I just suggested this by e-mail two days ago...that was quick. Fifth on a list of five, so others must have too... James Ingram got a long overdue solo #1 of his own in late 1990 with "I Don't Have The Heart". That would be well worth a visit. It's basically Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" but from the other end of the equation.

[@elementelnins1864]

That's great, I have been requesting DeBarge for about three years and I am still waiting .

[@JaDav40]

@@elementelnins1864 I've made endless suggestions in comments. First time I send an e-mail with five picks and here one comes in the same week. If we soon also get J. Geils Band lead singer Peter Wolf's first solo hit or a certain horn-heavy Pet Shop Boys duet with a 60s legend, I'll know they saw it.

[@brianestee1780]

Nobody could howl like James Ingram

[@nettricegaskins1871]

RIP James Ingram, Rod Temperton (co-writer), and Quincy Jones (producer)

[@rosemarywatson1231]

This is the jam. What About Me is a song with James Ingram, Kim Carnes, and Kenny Rodgers. Also James Ingram by himself with Find One Hundred Ways.

[@littlemiss80s88]

James Ingram's voice is like velvet! Superb track, love it. Another great song by James Ingram - Find 100 ways.

[@debibailey2968]

Love a great duet and this is one! Two magnificent voices together and such a great song. If you're not moving, check your pulse!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

RIP James Ingram! What a voice! Michael McDonald is in a class all by himself! The collaboration with both is fire! 🔥

[@vandabo]

You may remember this mentioned in your recent 40 Year Old Virgin reaction, where Paul Rudd complains to Jane Lynch "If I hear Yah Mo B there one more time, I'm going to Yah Mo Burn this place to the ground!"

[@DianaRodriguez-jf8nz]

@vandabo 😂😂😂 that’s the first thing that I thought about when I saw the title of this video 🤣🤣

[@Xiroi87]

Quincy Jones working his magic. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@vizzini589]

Absolutely love this song. The vibe, the voices. So good.

[@CynicAtLarge]

The 40 Year Old Virgin movie had the best review of this song.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

I thought of that immediately 😂 Still love the song tho

[@DavidEmerHunterMeighan]

They only reacted to it on their movie channel last month. Don't know if they realised the connection

[@1027srich]

One of my all-time favorites!!!... Definitely underrated 🎧🎵🎶... #YahMoBThere

[@enriquetheprofessor]

One of my favorite duets. And I agree. Their voices complement each other. Therefore, the two should have recorded more. Sadly, James Ingram passed away a few years ago. He was a great singer, very underrated. His signature sound was his "howl" . And Michael McDonald? What can I say? Soulful ! Blue Eyed Soul at its best. While we are on the subject of dynamic duos, you guys need to react to DONT DISTURB THIS GROOVE by The System. I've requested this many times before. Classic, timeless tune. I think you two would dig it.

[@zorak1704]

Probably one of my favorite songs from the 1980s.

[@otisroseboro5613]

A Great Duet,Love This Song & Nice Reactions Everyone 😊

[@jdw5678]

The great Quincy Jones passed away this past week (the man who produced this excellent song), and he had *so* many great musical productions in addition to the legendary Michael Jackson albums. For some great dance numbers, try "Stuff Like That" by Ashford & Simpson (1978, the full 6-minute disco version!) and two great songs by his god-daughter, Patti Austin: "Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me" and "Razzamatazz" (from 1980). RIP "Q", thank you for the great music.

[@HarrisMiller-qw6xh]

Sweet freedom, another one of Micheal Mcdonald's you gotta hear

[@hickokhaley]

This made me smile. I always loved this song. It's a shame Ingram died. What a voice!

[@jontrillana3989]

never too late to come to a classic!

[@mikekling]

Yay!! I've been waiting so long for y'all to unearth this gem. I loved it since I was a kid! Please check out Michael McDonald's bop "SWEET FREEDOM" soon and get back to some PAUL DAVIS too. Love y'all, keep smiling!! 🎶🥰🎶

[@jofoster1596]

James Ingram =unbelievable voice.

[@TorrienteEnterprises]

Yah is another name for God.

[@MommaHub1966]

YAH, IS THE NAME NOT ANOTHER NAME. GOD IS A TITLE NOT A NAME.

[@TheDivayenta]

Yahweh

[@marcuswalker22]

Love both of these artists. You’ve done a bit of Michael McDonald, but only one other James Ingram song I believe. He has a bunch of good ones and such a good voice. One of my favorites is, ‘There’s No Easy Way’ You can hear the emotion and range of his voice in that song.

[@tonimartim5056]

James had a solo in We are the World. He was in the white sweater. Check out his duets with Linda Ronstadt and Patti Austin and his song, Just Once.

[@dermot2747]

Haven't heard this in decades. Yah Mo is Hebrew I think for God. Beautiful vocals too. Jay always misses the videos with his eyes closed haha. RIP James.

[@keepitsimpleplease9039]

I haven't heard this one in so long. I believe Yah is short for Yahweh (God).

[@colinwest3301]

The can't make more music as James passed away some years ago. R.I.P. And this is a very old track now.

[@kennewton7518]

James Ingram is the singer featured on we are the world at the end

[@djmull63]

Songs Just Once and One hundred ways from the Quincy Jones album the Dude, James Ingram vocals are Immense.

[@JaDav40]

They've already done the latter.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

They reacted to “One Hundred Ways” on 1/18/22.

[@ericoswald8089]

One of my best friends is Michael McDonald's cousin, so I've seen him live many times and talked with Mike quite a bit. One of Mike's very first solo concerts was at the Universal Amphitheatre in L.A. (no longer there) and James Ingram was there. I asked about the song and what it meant. They said that Yah is short for Yahweh, meaning a higher power. Yah Mo B There simply means that whatever higher power you believe in, God or otherwise, just believe in that inner power and you can get through the hard times. A beautiful song!

[@chicagocubs71]

Amber & Jay first of all, Rip James Ingram!!! U guys have to react to Aretha Franklin & Michael McDonald Ever Changing Time, & Patti Austin & James Ingram Baby Come To Me. Both music video n songs R awesome. U guys will not be disappointed.

[@beckiramsey9561]

I remember this song, beautiful voices!!❤❤

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

Their cover of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell is cool, too. 😎❤

[@andyrunton]

You guys! You must watch his duet with Linda Ronstadt, “Somewhere Out There!” He was also on “We are the World” at the end with Ray Charles. He’s an integral part of 80’s R&B soul for sure! 💙

[@normjones4204]

Yes I think they would love Somewhere Out There given they love Ingram and Ronstadt, it is quite the duet and has a life beyond the animated American Tail movie it comes from.

[@shaharadegan9993]

One of my favorites ❤😊great reaction!

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Slickly produced and symbolic music video. 👏🏾

[@thomaswright220]

And James Ingram "I Don't Have the Heart" is a classic.

[@robrobertson4619]

Not sure if you’ve reacted to this one yet, great duet, James Ingram and Linda Ronstadt singing “Somewhere Out There “. Beautiful duet!! 😁

[@brigitte9999]

Very beautiful!

[@db4982]

Knowing you love Linda Ronstadt, too, you may want to check out her duet with James Ingram called 'Somewhere Out There.' The song is from the 1986 animated musical 'An American Tail.'

[@pompanomark2024]

RIP James Ingram...

[@chrishutchinson1736]

Another great Michael Mcdonald song is sweet freedom from a great movie running scared with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines (possibly a movie reaction choice)

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Love this song!

[@SugahShy]

Ya Mo Be There... Yes, I Am Going To Be There. 😊

[@anthonyblakely399]

Love this song!!!

[@kennethspears22]

Y'all remember the scene from 40 Year Old Virgin, when the guy went crazy over hearing Michael McDonald's video always playing on the tv screens.

[@Summerguy24]

Yah Wah is the loosely Hebrew word for God. and yes, they're saying Up & over, as in God will always be there. I've loved this song since it came out! :)

[@elainemarsh5170]

Yah refers to God. Knew you’d love this!