OH MAN!| FIRST TIME HEARING Champaign - How About Us REACTION

[@Lovejazz01]

I love when young people react to our classic love songs , nobody’s making music like that today, sadly. The era of sweet love songs like this was over in the 90’s…

[@chrisoakley5830]

Yes, and it was over in the early 90s.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-amazing !-

[@arkadeyellow2931]

Stop it with the nobody makes music like this today crap. They make different music for today's kids. Just as good. It's just not what you like. Stop sounding like an old fart. I grew up in the, 70's. This was one of my favorite songs. But that was music for our generation. The music today is for today's generation.

[@Lovejazz01]

@@arkadeyellow2931 I didn’t say anything about today’s music, I just simply said that nobody makes love songs like this today, which is true. I love lots of good music by young artists, a lot of them who are not popular…

[@hanskellerhuis5910]

​@@arkadeyellow2931you are right, there is some projection there but culture has also changed and it is reflects in music. There is more about 'bitches' and 'i love myself, dont need you'.

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

The "chemistry" between the two singers was an act as she was married to the keyboard player

[@R-L-I]

Yes, as the lead singers they had to play it up but as you said in reality her husband was the keyboard guy.

[@antoniusdesir5585]

I wish you never told me. Now it hits a little different.

[@davidbagno]

This is such a beautiful song, stands the test of time. Another good song of theirs is "Try Again"

[@shirleyjones9460]

Yes! Another great song ❤

[@sunnystormy4973]

-smooth !-

[@TheMRDanielGaming]

If you want a new favorite song, Pink Floyd - Dogs is the one 🐕‍🦺❤

[@Helomech6142]

This has been my Wife’s and my flagship song and we have been Loving together for 46 years!. We Love you guys!.

[@mikefixx7177]

This song came out in 1981, this song is so good ! You just don't hear music like this anymore, so sad.

[@mikekling]

One of my all-time favorite slow jams!! Please check out Heatwave's "Always and Forever" and "The Groove Line" - both are such a vibe. Love you guys - keep smiling!

[@kathenavarro6850]

Yes!! Always and Forever!!! Love Heatwave!!!

[@juliewhite7469]

Great suggestions 🥰

[@dewdew34]

Rod Temperton was a funk master, besides Heatwaves hits he wrote quite a few songs for Michael Jackson, Thriller, Rock With You and Off the Wall among them. RIP Rod.

[@stevensheegog3942]

They are not ready for Always and Forever.

[@debra146]

The live video of Always and Forever is amazing!!❤

[@R-L-I]

I love this group! The 80’s were when they were at their height. They’re basically known for 2 hits ‘how ‘bout us’ (reached #4 on the R&B charts) and ‘Try again’ (reached #2 on the R&B charts). If you react to them again it should definitely be Try Again their other hit song.

[@earth2kosmickitty]

Omg, yes, and what a couple of hits they were! As young teens, my sis and I used to sing along to these songs, they were just such sweet and feel-good songs! I hope they can listen to "Try Again" as well! Also, I hope they get around to checking out Stanley Clark & George Duke's "Sweet Baby". That song was out I believe around the same year, and is just as if not more beautiful!

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

'Try Again' is awesome, too.

[@TheMRDanielGaming]

If you want a new favorite song, Pink Floyd - Dogs is the one 🐕‍🦺❤

[@kathalinehansen7078]

Link to "TRY AGAIN". kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoeXYXWHqaZ6f7Msi=t2M3DWCaNKhX8AiM

[@frederickclanahan1]

They don’t make ‘em like this any more. Classic love song that will never get old

[@paulcampbell2163]

This group is so underrated I just knew they would be still making music till this day!!!!

[@TFEnright5]

I’ve always loved this song. I’m normally into new wave, punk and alternative but this song just hits it for me. Amazing song.

[@TheMRDanielGaming]

If you want a new favorite song, Pink Floyd - Dogs is the one 🐕‍🦺❤

[@erocrush]

Can confirm: I was totally into Bad Brains, the Clash and X Ray Spex when this song arrived out of nowhere. It was an instant classic that was adored by everyone who heard it.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Rena Jones and Pauli Carman (lead singer) were not a couple, they just knew how to sell the song and make you believe that they were. If I remember correctly, Rena Jones married another member of the group, Michael Day (keyboardist/guitarist).

[@shirleyjones9460]

I love a good R&B song and this one STILL gives me goosebumps!

[@davidhuggan6315]

Check out Come On Home by Myles Sanko - wonderful recent song.

[@shirleyjones9460]

@@davidhuggan6315 I just listened to and watched the video of Come on Home by Myles Sanko and I LOVE it! I'm going to check out more of his music. Great suggestion! Thank you so much!

[@davidhuggan6315]

@shirleyjones9460 You are very welcome. Also try Young Gun Silver Fox. Love them

[@petercourtien4581]

See, now I took a song like this for granted when it came out. It’s a really good song. But we had so much good music.❤

[@GoldenLady1007]

Most of us did. We were surrounded by amazing music from every genre and had no clue how special it was. We know now. 😮💛

[@lawannalw]

Another great song by them is "Try Again." Awesome song!

[@sallyphillips9175]

This song would absolutely take me away back then! I was 13 or 14, and I remember sitting in my room just daydreaming when it would come on. FYI: Champaign referred to the city in Illinois, not the drink. The drink is champagne. Also, the female backup vocalist ended up marrying Michael Day, who played keyboards.

[@heavenlysonshine]

You mean Sham pog nae?

[@blackblake3658]

Evelyn Champagne King had a huge disco hit "Shame" Do the long version.

[@chrisoakley5830]

She had several hits, especially on the Soul chart.

[@lilpoohbear653]

for sure!!!

[@luzlopez776]

Music was all about love back in the day.

[@williamyates694]

Lol...not really.

[@Robert-un7br]

Another reason to consider the 1980s the best era of music. So many genres and amazing artists come from that time.

[@robgood6492]

For more chemistry between singers, and from a couple who were married to each other, check out "You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)" sung by the first African-American married couple to host a network television series. The Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Show, which aired on CBS in the summer of 1977, came about due to this number one hit record which is definitely worth a reaction.

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

I love this song so much. It honestly makes me yearn for those incredibly magical high school days. How about those special times, huh?!!! ❤🥰

[@donkey3187]

I hated high school to be honest.

[@regopark]

Indeed!

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

@@donkey3187 I actually had more fun in high school than college. For many people who went to college, they enjoyed those times even more. Those were good times too, but high school was better….for me.

[@donkey3187]

@@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13 Yah, I hated ttthe immaturity, the clicks, the lack of independence,, the having to be in school with a lot of people who didnt want to be there. College was better in all of those respects for me.

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

@@donkey3187 i totally get what you’re saying. Very valid points. I went to a big high school, 10-12, from August 1979 to June 1982, with about 1,800 students in a Kansas suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. I used to hear from students at other local,high schools (particularly in richer areas) how cliquish their school was. Our school was middle, middle class mostly. I was very happy to say that our high school wasn’t nearly that cliquish compared to others. There were different groups we all were in, but mostly everyone got along. I had friends who were in drama and forensics like me, but I had good friends who were jocks and cheerleaders too, and friends who were stoners (or freakers as we called them). No one was really too stuck up. We all mostly got along. That helped to make high school much more fun. We had a lot of drunken parties, and pot was almost always there too. I was very involved in school, studied hard, but partied hard too. During my first year of high school (10th grade), on many weekends we would have what we called “row parties” at a drive-in theatres. Our cars would line up in rows, and we would drink heavy with beer bongs and hard liquor and smoke pot. I was 15 then. Crazy times.

[@danceshadowmoon1]

Another Favorite of mine! The Chemistry, the vibe and the blending up this group is remarkable! And this is what we are missing in today's music. Timeless.

[@sergiodavila5269]

LOVE this song!!!! Next reaction should be “Try Again”….sweeeet song ❤️‍🔥

[@jennyvithoulkas6865]

Growing up in the 70's I just loved this song!

[@Bear-cr2kn]

I've always loved this song ❤

[@rainingstars3612]

I had forgotten this song. So smooth! Love it!

[@TheBlack-my5yf]

This song falls into the category of a favorite song you always forget about until you hear it again. Another nice cut by them is "Try Again."

[@DopeAsThePope1]

Another great classic R&B ballad is JUST ONCE by James Ingram

[@juliewhite7469]

Beautiful song 🥰🥰🥰

[@brickm]

Yesssss!

[@davidreyna7712]

Wow. I always forget about this one. So young when this came out. Beautiful song.

[@JEREMY99218]

The septet, who named themselves after their hometown of Champaign, Illinois, United States, included Pauli Carman and Rena Jones (later Day) on vocals; Michael Day and Dana Walden on keyboards; Leon Reeder on guitar; Michael Reed on bass; and Rocky Maffit on percussion and drums. The origins of Champaign can be traced back to a group called "The Water Brothers Band." Their lineup comprised Dana Walden on keyboards and vocals, Howard "Leon" Reeder on vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, Keith Harden on vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, Scott Karlstrom on bass, and Bobby Carlin on drums. Members Walden, Reeder and Day would eventually become part of Champaign. The song was originally released in 1975 by an earlier incarnation of the group, then called the "Water Brothers Band". It was released as the B side of their single, "Have You Ever Been Lonely?" on Sky Records. The single didn't chart. It was re-recorded by Champaign, and it was Champaign's version that became a hit single. "How 'Bout Us" peaked at number 4 on the soul chart and was one of three releases to make the Top 10 on the soul chart. It was on the Hot 100 chart for 23 weeks, peaking at number 12 on June 6, 1981, and also reached the top of the Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks. Jet magazine listed the song in its "Soul Brothers Top 20 Singles" list for May and June 1981. Champaign's membership included former Water Brothers members, Walden, Reeder and Day. Casey Kasem played a portion of the Champaign version on his 'American Top 40' radio show. He then played the entire version of the Water Brothers release. This was broadcast on June 6, 1981 COVER VERSIONS: The song has been covered as a duet between established blue-eyed soul singer/musician Grayson Hugh and noted R&B singer Betty Wright; their version, from the soundtrack of the 1989 film True Love, peaked at number 30 on Billboard's R&B chart, crossing over to number 67 on the pop singles chart and number 15 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Also, a cover by American country music group Girls Next Door peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1990.

[@juliewhite7469]

"Can't Change That " by Raydio (Ray Parker Jr) is another great one from this era. Great song, great reaction 🥰

[@raymondwoodard6779]

The male lead is Pauli Carman. The female lead is Rena Jones. They were not a couple, but Rena and the keyboard player Michael Day got married some time after this recording. Michael Day passed away from cancer in 2001.

[@DebiG1057]

They are a six person group from Champaign, Illinois. Their haysay was 1981 to 1984, but according to my sources, they returned in 2008.

[@Nightbird777]

The 70s and 80s are just beautiful

[@Murph_.]

One of the songs from my youth that I really loved.

[@db-gb5xi]

There other song that did well was Try Again. Other 80's r&b/funk (some may have started in the 70s) - Slave - Just A Touch of Love, Watching You, Slide; The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me, Take Your TIme (Do It Right); Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid; Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It, Secret Lovers, Always; Skyy - Call Me; Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage.

[@juliewhite7469]

Love every single one 🥰🥰🥰

[@donparker8246]

I LOVE this song.I always have

[@carolp5968]

The lovely female lead, Rena Jones, eventually married the smooth dude bass player Michael Day, who's rocking it and killing it in this video ( he sadly passed away from cancer in 2001 at just 48). This is such a great romantic song...

[@larrywilliams5014]

Wow, I really enjoyed the song back in the day. I hadn't heard it in so long I had forgotten about it. Stands the test of time.

[@andymageen5308]

Love this track, but had never seen this video, love to watch people just making magic together. ✌️

[@StasiA70]

My hometown of Champaign IL!! Love this song!

[@angelaa.8179]

Haven't heard this in ages. Makes me miss good music like this... smooth, beautiful & soulful.

[@hectorayala5571]

I have forgotten what a great song this was!❤

[@soulberries_1]

This Champaign won’t mess with your stomach (that’s Champagne). This Champaign is the band’s hometown of Champaign, Illinois

[@Skeezer66]

This song almost makes me sad, because modern music cannot TOUCH the love and romance music used to have!! This is 'falling in love' music!

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Yeah, the little bit I've heard of today's music sounds like something you'd hear if you went to a strip club. There is good music out there, just not as common as it used to be.

[@samaduampoma2449]

@@GUNNER67akaKelt Yes, the musical standards for contemporary musicians in 2023, has really dropped over the decades, and certainly since the turn of the century in 2000. Back in the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, almost all recording artists could play an instrument with a decent level of proficiency. They could also sing (without auto-tune). Auto-tune was invented in 1997, by the way. Also the songwriting process was a real craft. Melody was important. Musicianship was important. Those days are long gone, and I don't think it will ever come back and enjoy the broad popularity of decades past. Also as a 58 year old black musician, I have to say this: rap and hip-hop has really lowered the standards of contemporary music. It hard for black people under 40 today, to even contemplate that there was a time in pop music where NOT ONE black artist used the n-word, c-word or b-word in their songs that were hits! Ever! Period! It's the rap and hip-hop community that brought that crude expression into the culture. You don't see that vulgarity with black people in jazz, contemporary jazz, old school R&B, the blues, disco, gospel, contemporary gospel, etc. It's only in rap and hip-hop. It's just awful! In closing, I would like to say a big thank you to Champaign for this amazing song! A true classic! How About Us. Enjoy! Cheers, Sam.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

@@samaduampoma2449 /agreed I'm a 55YO white man and was a big fan of R&B back in the day. This song and 'Try Again' were frequently playing in my tape player, lol. I miss that music, too. Among other types. Even the rap back then didn't have to be vulgar. I mean, I'm no prude, but there's such a thing as taking it too far. Anyway, things change, especially tastes in music. Maybe It'll get better.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Great, Great song here, a true 80s classic.

[@cvagresto]

This is one of my wife's and I's favorite songs. We were married on September 7th, 1978, 45 years ago. Still going strong.

[@greglegakis4177]

Very romantic slow dance song

[@laurarominger2073]

Such a sweet song. Always loved this.

[@morrisanderson818]

These youngster were school friends from Champagne Illinois when they performed this song, Hence the name of the song, beautiful,been on my music list since it came out,now on My Spotify music,so I can listen while out an about,

[@isebmazo2140]

Bobby Sherman [70's teen heartthrob]. Easy Come, Easy Go

[@shirleyjones9460]

YESSS! I absolutely love this song! ❤

[@patrickjudd4575]

The song Try again was also a hit by Champagne

[@MN_Cozy]

Absolutely love this song, so many sweet memories!

[@deelawson4551]

Always loved this song,it`s definitely on my slow jams playlist...another great one by them(also on my playlist,lol) is Try Again.

[@orcoastgal]

Yes! Great tune.

[@Lovejazz01]

‘This Time” is another great one, didn’t make the contemporary pop charts like the other songs, but I remember it on the R&B stations …

[@averywilliams4154]

One of my favorite songs

[@MarioMartinezwonderpunter]

Champagne’s other big hit “Try Again” is a definite must-listen

[@oldnerdreviews]

I so love this song! To this day, every time I hear it, I get goosebumps.

[@twincams350]

This group was named after their hometown, Champaign Illinois. The beverage is spelled “champagne”

[@nigelturner3251]

Amazing song, so many happy memories associated to listening to this.

[@normabreazile5500]

I absolutely love this song!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@melissadambro8873]

I still have this on 45... one of my favorites back in the day! 😊

[@craigarandolph]

Yesss one of my favorite songs ever

[@ken7531077]

The System - Don't Disturb This Groove

[@fabian4ever69]

They don't write songs like this today...shame. it takes ne way back. I also like their song TRY AGAIN. Thanks for your reaction.

[@mkmstillstackin]

Great song. Haven't heard it in ages! Brings back a ton of memories for sure.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Great song👍👏👏👏🎶🎷🥁🎺🎹🎼🎶💜💜🌸🌸

[@OO7eleven]

The full album version is such a nice extended listen with a little more instrumentation and horns... Such a beautiful melody.

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

Oh, I totally forgot about this song! I love it. Don’t know any history about them, but now I gotta know. Thanks you two. Peace!

[@herminiahernandez1512]

When I hear this song I remember my older cousins, coming to spend holidays by my grandmother. We would climb on the roof top and look out, we'd drink cherry wine (in our family that's what the kids drank) at weddings or parties, nobody is an alcoholic now. We'd eat all the fruits that there was, we'd go to the rivers. This song was always on the radio. It's a total classic. I love the childhood I had with all my family always around, there is so many of us

[@tropenkindje1]

Slow dancing at our highschool dances. Brings back some memories. Love this song

[@richelliott9320]

This is fantastic it needs more radio play

[@jasonsabbath6996]

Don't remember this band or the name of this song, but as soon as I heard the opening notes I immediately thought, "I know this song!" Love when that happens!

[@teneil31]

They named them selves after Champaign Illinois its where the group was formed

[@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq]

I'm so glad you guys decided to do this song this was popular back in 82 brings back good memories

[@user-yl5uc9cy3p]

Love y'all, wonderful love music, make you melt like butter.

[@pppmanly]

This reminds me of a time when we had true musical ARTISTS. They were in it because of the craft and a passion for music; the fame and money were happy byproducts, not the primary concern like today. There was no social media fame to chase or to be had.

[@taneshah.1260]

Gotta listen to "Try Again". I vividly remember my late father playing that song when I was a little girl.

[@renee8813]

Always loved this song❤️👏👍

[@TheHurlyclaw]

One of my all time faves

[@willfromyadkinville]

Classic! more than Goosebumps! gives me Goosebimps!!!!!

[@billyk9776]

"Try Again" is another beautiful song by Champaign.

[@hippielady123]

What a beautiful slow dance song, I was snapping my fingers.

[@horacerobinson7149]

I miss these days. Gone but never forgotten Please check out their song Try Again (1982) Thanks again for this one Jay and Amber 😊

[@karenh.]

Back in the day, this was the ultimate slow dance song ❤

[@diamondgirl4896]

I listen to this song daily! It's my day and age. Love Try again by them too.

[@One-n-only..BrooklynRed]

This is some of the silkiest smooth harmonies. Now i want to hear my Time Life sounds of soul compilation.

[@rwschumm]

Don't recall any others from this Group, but THIS IS a Beautiful Classic Hit! Great Choice, You Guys! :)

[@maha77]

*Try Again* was another big hit for them, you'll remember it

[@rwschumm]

@@maha77 Thx! :)

[@Citizenesse8]

Love this song!

[@chaz5229]

AHHHHHH...such a beautiful song....brings back so many memories of Saturday night at the skating rink in the 80's...LOL!!

[@dalebroome8953]

Came out my senior year of high school in 1981

[@charlesc7950]

Classic song

[@franklinterrell9392]

Another great song by Champaign is "Try Again".

[@Cbarrett2713]

Great reaction as always J and Amber. I had forgotten about this song, thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories ❤

[@macalcord]

This is another song I remember being played at a lot of weddings.

[@sayingthisaboutthat1046]

My wedding song in 1976, We made it for life. Unfortunately I am a widow. This song now makes me smile. Stay blessed. I love your channel

[@cptight88]

Such a classic!

[@bretmoore4988]

one of my favorite songs

[@champagnebulge1]

Beautiful song!

[@arciefan]

"Try Again" was excellent but it was easy for this one to be my favorite!