OH MY GOODNESS! FIRST TIME HEARING Howard Jones - No One Is to Blame With HOWARD JONES

[@MattyK-USA]

I am 63 years old, and I have to admit that I cried a bit listening to this absolute classic by Howard. To the younger folks in this audience, I hope that you will go find and listen to more HoJo songs! He is a treasure!

[@Penguinlust1313]

56 YO checking in. Same

[@dalenikolitch4627]

For sure....

[@7red7]

This one gets me every time. He really is a treasure😊

[@Markogleby]

I'm the same age as you. This brings back so many memories of the 80s living in Dubai.

[@davidellis7786]

It's so nice to see a celebrity that is so humble and not arrogant. Love his music

[@deborahwa2015]

I love Howard Jones's music. I am 55. My fav from him is "New Song". What an honor to have him there as you react to this masterpiece.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I love New Song too!

[@squintygirl]

Yes, I love this song!

[@IanHodgetts]

His "manifesto" and STILL a wonderful song!

[@maha77]

Oh my God seeing Howard Jones is like seeing an old friend, being a teenager when Howard Jones music came out it's a piece of my soul for the rest of my life. Even though I'm not sitting there with Howard I feel like I am! Thank you Howard if you're reading this

[@valerieparton4713]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs. I mean c'mon, "aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain" . Genius.

[@hibhibb5429]

I Agree!! I Love this song!!

[@JohnnyUtah15]

Definitely! Teen me in the ‘80s was playing this song so much and memorizing the lyrics so often, and it felt great to hear it again with Jay and Amber for their first time. Awesome to see Howard Jones join them in a discussion!

[@DeAnne1233]

‘Doctor says you’re cured but you still feel the pain. Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain.’ Makes tears well up in my eyes if I sing the lines out loud. It hits me as a parent, as a daughter, as a wife, as a friend and my inner childhood dreamer. Life is full of choices, some only understood in hindsight. Forgive others and forgive yourself for human mistakes, errors in judgment, unintended consequences or missed opportunities - do not linger in grief or strife; instead linger in the joy throughout the struggle and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Things can only get better (if you let it). Howard Jones gave us a little positive therapy released in song form. His music has brightened my mood many, many times over the years.

[@thomasinajones6684]

OMG!! Howard AND No One Is To Blame, it's like Christmas Day!! My best friend and I love singing this and we've been doing it for 40 years. We love you, Howard, you're simply brilliant. ❤

[@nickhaswell6011]

Yep no one is to blame acompanied by howard himself on rob squad reactions dont get better than that Just need new song, look mama, hide and seek and many others like revolution of the heart

[@RobbieBise]

This is the single version that Phil Collins produced, sang backing vocals, and played drums and percussions on!! Not to take anything away from the great Howard Jones. He is iconic and should be enshrined in the music pantheon. Just pointing out that Phil was part of this too.

[@Xiroi87]

That's so interesting, never knew that.

[@RugbyLeaguePassport]

Once you know Phil Collins was involved you can’t unhear it

[@John_Locke_108]

This is a top 10 all time song for me. I'll never grow tired of it. It's simply perfect even if it always makes me extremely sad.

[@dianem8544]

Howard Jones is a treasure. I can't count the amount of times I listened to Howard Jones just to hear someone tell me that everything was going to be okay. Great music obviously, but also very comforting.

[@julianortiz4151]

I have to say I’ve really been enjoying the “Rob Squad and the Creators” series, which have all been excellent, but these episodes with Howard Jones automatically go the top for me. I absolutely loved his music when I was a teenager in the 80s and I just adore him as a human. I have the biggest smile on my face. Thank you all! 🙏🏼

[@DemiGod111]

One my favorite songs of all time.

[@Sirk42]

One of my all time favorite 80s songs. Howard is a gem.

[@warrenfoil6851]

Congrats on your "Creator" series! Mr. Jones sound like a guy you'd like to sit down and have pint with. Very nice. Great song!

[@paulhenderson8201]

Phil Collins on drums and backing vocals is the chef's kiss!

[@martinlopez758]

This song makes me feel the same now at 55 as i did at 16 cruising around alone in my car. I still get ALL the feels. Love it

[@laraismyname821]

I'm old enough to remember his music when it was originally released. It still holds up. Love it as much now as I did then. And Mr. Jones is still a cutie-patootie.

[@RichardAkin-qj6xt]

This song is a masterpiece, thank God for Howard Jones! When my mother was dying I kept listening to this in my work truck over and over every day before she died and it gave me an amazing peace! Thank you 🙏

[@braxtonoertwig9191]

Howard Jones An 80's icon right here. I was 11 years old in 1986 when I first heard this song, and this song has stayed with me in my personal experiences in life over the last 40 years of my life. Its haunting song in a good way, because the song makes me think about the rights and wrongs and the come goes, and the reasons why leading to the experiences; for the come and go's that have occurred over the course of my life.

[@desconrad]

Great get. Howard Jones is a top guy and magnificent songwriter.

[@timroush3179]

Wish I could go back and hear this again for the first time. What a classic song and an amazing artist.

[@314159vedic]

I know, right? I remember when I first heard it. Such an original can catchy song.

[@toddwinchester328]

A great 80s icon

[@owenbb505]

Great song that brings me back to '86. Not to mention the one and only Phil Collins on drums and backing vocals on this track as well as co-producing it.

[@ddwm_mua]

This song is poetry 🩷 Thanks for your reaction!

[@dalenikolitch4627]

Yes.... That's what I just said😊

[@detroitpolak9904]

Holy sh*t you got Howard Jones! My sister made it mandatory to see him at Epcot. And yes, I definitely went that day. She went way more.

[@epongeverte]

Howard Jones was a go to back in the day for positivity.

[@danieldougan269]

Wow! You got Howard to watch it with you. That's amazing.

[@denisegeary6603]

Love this song! It's on my playlist. 80s music was the best. I'm so glad I grew up listening to it! ❤

[@notthesmartestguyintheroom3753]

Did you two ever think 3yrs ago that you would be having great conversations and connections with all these amazing people! You two have come so far in the past the years I've been watching you grow musically! And it shows in the respect that all these creators show you! If they, like us didn't think you were worth it, they wouldn't have a need to get to know you!!❤❤ mega hearts to the both of you two great humans!!!❤❤

[@gfaithowens1790]

This is my favorite Howard Jones song. It's a pleasure to see him join the channel and I hope Jay and Amber enjoyed this!

[@squeegybe]

Howard has no idea how he impacted the 80’s youth. I’m 53 and he will forever be impactful. We have all had life that isn’t attainable.

[@edlowe7062]

When he makes it to your home town and plays it live on the piano with the crowd singing along your kids will love that memory.

[@drea4195]

I'm Gen X, and I'd suppose that most of my generation has wonderful memories of Howard Jones' music. No One is To Blame was on a literal rotation on my record player for a few years back in the day, it was part of a collection of songs that helped me through a depressive period of life. One of those songs that hurts so good to listen to. Thank you, Mr. Jones.

[@hisatsinommonistasih6052]

This song is a complete masterpiece. Total perfection. Speaks to everyone. Definitely one of the best songs of the 80's for sure. Instant classic.

[@johnnydangerously-m5x]

I freaking love Howard

[@dalenikolitch4627]

Yes😊

[@wonder5487]

Yay, my favorite Howard Jones song! Also check out, "Like to Get to Know You Well" and "Everlasting Love"!

[@mkmstillstackin]

Yes, forgot about those! Both also great too!

[@JaDav40]

Also "You Know I Love You...Don't You?" with a music video reminiscent of a-ha's "Take On Me".

[@wonder5487]

@@JaDav40 Yes! forgot that one! So many!

[@JaDav40]

@@wonder5487 That's my favorite of his.

[@wonder5487]

@@JaDav40 That riff is classic!

[@mamamac70]

So awesome that you got an interview with Howard and it's so nice to see him! Howard's music is a large part of the soundtrack of my teen years. ❤

[@melissadambro8873]

Same! Love Howard Jones! I sang “Things Can Only Get Better” my senior year in high school in front of the student body back in 1986 - was nervous, but what a thrill! 😀

[@drogusmaxwell6640]

I remember being on a drive rrom Boise to Portland, and the only tapes we had were Bell Biv DeVoe, Whitesnake and this man right here. It was a great trip!

[@nancysmith8626]

That's a GREAT mix!

[@JeffCappelletti]

What you guys missed was Phil Collins playing drums and singing background vocals. There is two versions of this song. The original was on Howard's second album Dream Into Action. Howard re-recorded the song with Phil Collins in 1986. You guys saw the version with Phill Collins on the recording. Check out more of Howard's music.

[@Redd_Fawkes]

My favourite Howard Jones tune. It's a universal theme that I think everyone experiences.

[@bigmeaney555]

One of the best 80's "summer songs" ever!!!

[@suemcglone2151]

Another great interview with Howard. He always comes across as such a genuine and empathetic guy. His music and lyrics definitely helped me to explore my thoughts and feelings as a teenager in the 80s - and still do. Another track I hope you get round to reacting to at some point is Hide and Seek which btw he played at Live Aid in 85.

[@michaeledge4598]

Most of us Singers are our worst Critic. Always loved this song so much. Thanks for allowing us to meet the Artist.

[@njg247]

Howard Jones is such a lovely person.

[@mkmstillstackin]

Yes, "No One Is to Blame" is a banner 80's classic. Love this one, too, and would agree the lyrics are phenomenal! "New Song" probably my all-time favorite, and "Life in One Day" would be my next suggestions.

[@cassidymd72]

I’m so glad and appreciative of Howard Jones being on your channel. I remember when he and his songs broke through in the U.S. what a treasure!

[@sarafrey3163]

Almost 50 and this song takes me right back to my youth! Still a fave❤️

[@dalenikolitch4627]

Yes... Me Too😊

[@loristone9242]

This song tugs at my heart in ways I can't explain. I was a Freshman in high school when it was released, and I think it resonates just as much today as it did in 1985. 💖

[@jek4837]

Man, I'm old. I was a kid when this came out. After so many decades of loving music and having unlimited access, sometimes songs just get forgotten about. This one is a true gem that should always be remembered. Now I'm the hunt for the live piano or acoustic version I used to have on an mp3 cd I made for a car probably over 10 years ago.

[@amyk9175]

I’m loving this week of HoJo reactions and interviews. He was incredibly important to me as a teen, saw him live at Six Flags and Bronco Bowl.

[@donmunro6095]

A simply fantastic song...we'll done!!

[@kevinfarrell3121]

I’ll watch this later when I have a few minutes, but this is in my top 5 80’s tunes

[@islandsforme]

Howard Jones thank you, You are a Masterpiece. Hide and Seek is Brilliant. Love from Florida. ❤️

[@stevengarcia2654]

Classic Howard Jones. Grew up in the 80's listening to him.

[@panamas6865]

I've always loved this song. To watch this video and see the close-ups of Howard's younger face below his seasoned face got me in my feels! ❤️

[@DojoOfCool]

I was starting to hang up my rock n roll shoe when a friend turned me on to HoJol I really like his music and got to see him live when I was living in Boston great show. So Howard was the last rocker I was into and the last rock concert I went to. It was great hearing HoJo againl Thanks for interviewing him.

[@dopiaza2006]

Please, no HoJo!

[@ColKinlan]

Mister Jones was and still is a total legend. Everyone loved this song back in 85. Lyrics are amazing

[@EdmundShern]

My favorite Howard Jones track out of many i also love. I especially love this particular mix!

[@samw9738]

This song and Things Can Only Get Better are my favorite 2 from Howard Jones.

[@Spiderific]

One of my favorite songs. So cool to have him on your show!! ☮️

[@backforblood3421]

I've known the song since I was a child in the '80s, and it's another one that has always been part of reality for me because of that. Furthermore, it is one of those '80s songs that are of a certain quality that I can't quite describe at the moment, but one of the best ever. Again, because I spent the first several years of my life in the '80s, Mr. Jones and so many others who were making music during that period are revered philosophers to me.

[@dalenikolitch4627]

Love, Love This song The first time I heard it❤ yes I'm older😊 The lyrics r poetry. I really got em... Mr. Jones is So Good.....

[@ikelida]

Floods back memories … definitely a song that I conjures up all sorts of emotions ! Classic song !

[@mmorrison9176]

Howard A Canadian kid growing into a teen in the 80s Trust me, you've touched people here with your music 🎶🇨🇦

[@jaybo6881]

This song was released spring of my senior year,had a football scholarship coming up and truly scared to death, the song was so smoothly at the time. Good tune, good memories man

[@nikkinfl]

Oh I love Howard Jones!!! I was just a teen when most of his songs came out.

[@BonniePicc]

This Howard Jones series is the bomb!

[@InvestBetter.]

A scary impressive song, and is probably one of the Top 50 songs to come out of the 80's which is a helluva compliment, when you factor in rap songs, rock songs, hair bands, R&B, etc.... After 40 years, I don't listen to this song enough!

[@nancysmith8626]

Amen.

[@tylerhackner9731]

One of my favorite songs of the 80s

[@chrisparmarter8442]

Howard bopping to his own song over 40 years old is PRICELESS. Such a talented and genuine man! I have always loved dichotomous language. Like "Forget to Remember". This is a fabulous song that still stands true today.

[@stevehamilton8824]

"No One is To Blame" is an amazing song and was a huge hit. Howard is just one of those artists that has a specific sound and style that is so easy to know exactly who it is when the music is playing. His writing and musical talent is so underrated. When we discuss great writers he isn't ever mentioned along with other great writers and he should be. Sometimes I don't think he was taken as seriously as he should have been because of his unique hair and style, which is unfortunate. Watching Howard listen to his own music, you can see how proud he is of these songs. He should be. They have given so many so much happiness. Excellent interview and reaction Jay & Amber!

[@guywillis1281]

I grew up a long haired heavy metal/ rock guy through the 80's but always had my foot dipped into the waters of anything on MTV at the time and this absolutely was one of my favorite songs of that time. I see so many comments of people just happy to see howards face and hear his voice. Someone else said its like seeing an old friend, id have to agree with that 100%.

[@kpiperjr]

This is one of those songs that when it comes up on my playlist, I can't help repeating it two or three times. Sooooooo good!

[@lisainfantes6583]

We saw Howard Jones live a few months back, and we all enjoyed his performance even more than the headliner.

[@ndlouder]

Phil Collins on drums and harmonies...beautiful that he doesn't name drop. Howard Jones is one of those artists whose music touched you in such a strong way and yet listening makes you a little sad that those days are gone forever.

[@kevinsacks3185]

Bravo! Another great interview for a great song.

[@raymondknox596]

What a treat! I wanted you guys to react to this song (one of my favorites) anyway, but to have the interview with Howard Jones incorporated into the reaction was stellar!!

[@bl_leafkid4322]

Awesome song thank you Mr Howard Jones

[@jdmkun]

No One Ever is To Blame....classic! Will never age! Howard is an amazing artist!

[@rickpat-x9u]

I went through a near-breakup just a few years into my marriage caused by family members creating extreme conflict in the entire family due to their problems.......... this song helped me focus on our relationship. *OUR LONG, LONG MARRIAGE IS LITERALLY SHOWN IN HOWARD JONES' SONG **_EVERLASTING LOVE_*

[@Niquee_26]

I have been a huge HoJo fan since back in the day. I am so amazed that he was a part of this reaction. It is a testament to the impact you are having and his willingness to engage on this level just makes me love him more. Thank you.

[@hibhibb5429]

This was so Awesome to watch! Howard is such an Incredibly Talented, Humble, Lovely person. He still sounds Fantastic and he's still as Handsome as he was all those years ago. Thank you Howard for sharing yourself and your music with the world. Thank you Amber and Jay for coming up with the concept. All Y'all are Awesome!! Much Love to y'all.

[@randall5076]

My favorite Howard Jones song, so glad to hear it on your show right along with Howard in the background.

[@theenchantedpapery]

I have always loved this song...thanks for listening to it!

[@MelindaAbril]

Howard's wonderful. This song and music still pulls at my heart strings after all these years. Wow ❤️🕊️

[@BillGraper]

I remember buying this 45 in 1986. Great song!! I can REALLY relate to playing something from the radio. One time I figured out how to play the intro to Richard Marx "Hold On To The Nights." My dad walked into the house as I was playing, and he said "Bill! That sounds just like the record!" That was a great moment for me. 🙂

[@ddwm_mua]

Great memory!

[@Circuitcourtwatch]

Considering they NEVER have a bad reaction to a song, this fits. Everything they watch is fantastic to them.

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

Howard Jones was and still is a Brilliant Musician!!!

[@MelissaEllis-gy5kk]

I’m always amazed how Amber can catch and feel the meaning of these songs! She is such a sweet soul!❤️

[@AnthonyCorich]

Love Howard Jones and just saw him with Daryl Hall in St. Augustine. Howard is one of the most underrated talents on this planet.

[@EchoesDaBear]

GREAT reaction! This was one of the first songs of his I got introduced to (What Is Love was the first). The melody and lyrics always stuck with me. Easy flowing song to sing, and as with ALL Howard's songs, beautiful piano/keys. I'm actually taking my eldest son to see him in Niagara Falls on Aug. 30th - first time for us both, and we are beyond excited!! Thanks for your gift of music Howard, and thanks Rob & Amber for having him as an EXTRA special guest! Cheers!

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

The 80's on the radio and music video's on VH1 and in the night clubs 👌 It was so much fun, Thank for taking us back and bringing us these great entertainers. Peace✌️ and Love❤️ your 70 year old forever hippie Gary 😊 great song Howard 🎵 👍 great reaction 🤣 as always!

[@robotto8858]

Just an incredible song. And I was a Judas Priest, Iron Maiden Sabbath die hard before this came out, but talent must be respected! This song is about that girl in high school (a few of them, actually) that I didn't ask out for a variety of excuses. "She's probably dating someone", "She's not interested in me", she was too shy, I was too shy. A million excuses. Missed opportunities, but this was in the back of my mind when I decided to take the chance and found the right one. Thank you to Howard Jones.

[@Lee_yourboylee]

It is a great song, I couldn't get enough of it back in the day and it's as good as ever. The humanity in the melody and the lyrics about the shared human condition is comforting and moving and I think I instinctively felt that even as a kid listening which is testament to it.

[@mjaa1307]

09:18 he is singing his own song!! priceless!!

[@lorilemley5348]

My absolute favorite HoJo song!

[@mjaa1307]

great idea chatting with the musicians!!

[@deenormus1975]

That song has always been & will always be incredible, yet haunting almost? Gives me chills. Still. Saw the video in the MTV “video exclusive”🤭the day it came out - still gives me chills. Beautiful & heartbreaking.

[@GCOE63]

I have loved this song for almost 40 years. The lyrics and music are mesmerizing. It's one of few songs in my lifetime I've always remembered and impacts me everytime I hear it. Thank you Howard for the joy you've brought to so many with this song ❤

[@angelabowman1614]

I'm an 80's Child......58 this year......I still remember almost all the words to several of his songs.....🤗

[@AlwaysWatching53]

It give me goosebumps everytime I hear this. I grewup in the 80s. I love Howard's music