OH MY GOSH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Ambrosia - Holdin' on to Yesterday REACTION

[@shyman99]

Their best work was their first couple of albums. And yes, I will continue to hold onto yesterday because that's where the best music came from.

[@clannad99germany70]

TBH, it was the first but also the only song I knew of this US ProgRock band.

[@JaDav40]

More bluesy then what they evolve into later...

[@LibraAllWoman]

You have listened to later "Ambrosia". This is early "Ambrosia. Remember, J. & Amber, it's always better to start from the beginning.

[@jeffreyedwards1811]

Beautiful harmonies!! Need to revisit Little River Band for their harmonies. It's a Long Way There longer version is mind blowing 😮

[@mikeguerrero72]

That is so true my friend and music was a big part of it. Respect was still given to people who had it coming. You know, even my dad had good music back then. Wasn't Rock and Roll but I'd choose it over today's music. A lot of it anyway.

[@colibri1]

This is early Ambrosia, 1975, and their first radio hit. The better known later Ambrosia had more of a late seventies sound. This song reminds me why I love the seventies.

[@FUBAR1986]

Can you guys understand how we felt having vinyl parties and everybody listening what we liked what we didn’t like???? that’s why I love reaction videos…… specially people that are honest ☮️❤️🙏🌎🌏🌍🇺🇸❤️☮️

[@philiphughes9556]

Is this the first reaction that Rob didn't pause on? The song played all the way through... that say a LOT all by itself.

[@jimstruble9188]

I grew up listening to vinyl in the 70's...we had 2 turntables and we would take turns being the DJ and trying to come up with the best segue from ending song on turntable one into next song on the other turntable overlapping with an equalizer

[@jamesanthony5257]

Fun Fact: All four members of Ambrosia played on the first Alan Parsons Project album, "Tales of Mystery and Imagination".

[@booterspaw]

LOVE that album.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Their music sounds like PINK FLOYD to me

[@MrRiverfeverwa]

Another fun fact: They played the music for all of Chuck Girard's first contempory Christian album. He was in the band Lovesong before he went out on his own. The music on that first album is phenominal!

[@TB6791]

I just said the same thing ​@@theodoreritola7641

[@scottflanagan5456]

Didn't know that thanks for letting us know

[@MVMullins]

David Pack is one of the best male vocalists of all time.

[@vincentschmitt7597]

He was great in Alan Parsons Project.

[@bongobob42]

#truth

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Pack & Puerta are, both, brilliant!

[@CLRoess]

Fact

[@MVMullins]

@@vincentschmitt7597 Their song "Oh Life (There Must Be More)" is one of the most powerful and poignant songs ever written. David's vocals are off the charts on that.

[@minkgraver]

Sound engineer and mixer on this song was the legendary Alan Parsons

[@davel7526]

As well as his work on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

[@mikejacobs7786]

Everything parsons touches turns to gold. But I didn't know this

[@aMulliganStew]

I didn't know, but from listening I'm not at all surprised.

[@MommaHub1966]

Wow, now that you mention it, you can hear the influence & that unique sound.

[@AirDOGGe]

@@davel7526 And Al Stewart's Year of the Cat album

[@imsirius2]

You guys didn't stop this song in the middle because there is literally no place to stop it as it continually builds and pulls you in deeper and deeper emotionally.

[@JamesForshey]

And that's how you listen, eyes closed, slowly swaying and totally immersed. If your old enough to have heard it when it first was released, you can see her (or him).

[@gmb858]

I realize you have to interrupt songs for copyright problems but your reviews and reaction are more complete and deeper when you don't and let it play through. Anytime that you can let the song go through like this one you are enhancing the shared reaction experience. Please continue to do it!

[@carltonbakerii8274]

And *this* is why the 70s will *aways* be my favorite musical era. This is a perfect song.

[@georgedolen1486]

There are certain songs that are written, performed, and produced to perfection. This is one of them.

[@ronwalker403]

An absolute classic, a masterpiece, outstanding.

[@seanswinton6242]

This is the progressive Rock edition of Ambrosia. Some of the most underrated and ignored great music ever recorded.

[@RabbiSteve1]

💯%

[@malachi1974]

Agreed. Their first album is very "proggy" indeed, including a song with lyrics by Kurt Vonnegut.

[@seanswinton6242]

@@RabbiSteve1 I didn't realize their early work would be like Pink Floyd, Genesis, or YES. It was surprising and great at the same time because I only knew of their soft work songs and David Pack songs on contemporary jazz albums by artists like pianist David Benoit.

[@jagjag739]

They dont make music like this anymore. The strings sound like they are crying. Masterpiece!

[@TheOicyu812]

Over 25+ years ago (ca. 1998), I was doing my weekly grocery shopping in a Walmart at about 2:30am. At that time, I was working the night shift at a medical center. This song was playing on the overhead PA system. I'd heard this song on the radio since its original release but never knew who played it. I stopped and listened intently so I could memorize some of the lyrics and do a Google search when I got home. Come to find out that I liked a lot of Ambrosia's songs but never knew that one band had performed them all. This was long before smart phones and the Shazam app which would have made my research so much easier. I think this song is still my favorite of theirs.

[@oldiesgeek454]

I've done that very same thing while shopping. This song is by far Ambrosia's best IMO. 😊

[@Dr_Bombay]

it's a rare video from you two where you don't stop halfway through -- that's how you know that you were REALLY enjoying the song.

[@debragarcia671]

It's very hard to explain but this song always takes me back to another time and space. It is like an experience and that experience is the 70s to me. This song is what living in the 70s feels like.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

My favorite song by Ambrosia.

[@bob1ess]

I think this is your first reaction video where you didn't interrupt the song - speaks to the power of their music. Well done!

[@jrox6091]

Great smooth song that reminds me of high school. 5 yrs later they released what I've always considered their best song, Biggest Part of Me. It's a turn from their original prog rock sound, but not by much. It infuses a jazz/soul sound that uses David Pack's voice really well. And the harmonies are fabulous! "(Sunrise) There's a new sun arisin' (In your eyes) I can see a new horizon (Realize) That will keep me realizin' You're the biggest part of me..." It's always on my playlists. Be blessed❤

[@richardrodriguez2120]

This is their best song. That bass the guitar the violin and the harmonies. Can’t ask for much better. Both of you felt this one because you didn’t stop it. That’s a first I think

[@bjdefilippo447]

There's so much to love with Ambrosia- the lyrics, vocals, guitar & keyboard work, and production are all amazing!

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Holding On To Yesterday was Ambrosia’s first hit going to #17 in 1975. It’s considered a cross between soft rock, progressive rock and space rock. Their next top 40 hit came in 1976 with a cover of The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour from the little known film All This And World War II. Check out Ambrosia’s take, then listen to the Four Seasons’ excellent cover of We Can Work It Out from the same movie.

[@AirDOGGe]

"Nice,Nice Very Nice" was actually the first track I heard on FM radio and the first on their debut album. Very cool but nowhere near as popular as this one became.

[@mikefixx7177]

Love this band, but this song is an absolute killer, I think its one of the best songs ever made.

[@Grizazzle]

Not quite perfect. The ending should have been a long, long fade.

[@perrynelson4254]

Agreed!

[@frankeramooframranproductions]

How Much I Feel for me was their best, then Biggest Part of Me

[@wepete68]

"That's how much "

[@johnboydTx]

F.M. Radio 📻 in the 70s ❤ What a time 🕺💃 to be alive 🥰✌️💞

[@theodoreritola7641]

Right on 70s BRAT like me.

[@greg2976]

👍💯❤️

[@karenj3611]

Yep, best decade ever

[@BethReed62]

It was the best.

[@christycreel4893]

One thing I love about this channel…I’ve never heard this song before, but now it’s going on my playlist. So beautiful! Davis Pack’s voice is just buuuuttterrr. ❤️

[@SG-js2qn]

An amazing year for music. Such diversity of sounds, and such mastery! Heck, '65 to '75 was an incredible decade.

[@brianmasinelli9694]

One of the greatest songs ever. Couldn't wait to see your reaction. No pause bc this song doesn't allow it. Ty guys!

[@riakacz1992]

One of my all time, favorite groups... and one of the best voices on lead vocals, David Pack. ❤

[@JimmyBusy]

Hi guys, thanks for reacting to my suggestion of Holdin' On To Yesterday. I'm so glad you didn't stop the song to comment. This is a classic that needs to be heard uninterrupted. 💖

[@sln104]

In my eyes this is a musical masterpiece. It has it all. One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

[@pica6888]

Wow I haven’t heard this song since the 70’s. 🎸

[@Reyne-fb7mj]

One of the many things I like about your program is hearing songs I haven't heard in years and completely forgot. This was a big favorite back in the day. The harmonies, phrasing, and the soulful feeling are sublime. It still holds up. Masterpiece indeed!

[@fredselbman3319]

One of the most underrated bands ever !

[@troyhyre8043]

Thanks for reintroducing a song that I like way better than I realized! I appreciate this song much more now than in my youth when it always had to rock out! This was smooth & silky! Schweeeeet!

[@tinalinge2782]

Such a beautiful song. Tugs at my heart every time i hear it. ❤

[@CurlieGrl]

Gloriously beautiful favorite. Imagine waiting for this to randomly play on the radio and happening on to it after midnight on your clock radio in your bed in the dark when you're 12 years old. Maker of sweet dreams. 😍

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

The great David Pack! On very unique voice that stands out.

[@roydownes2458]

a beautiful, powerful, sad and haunted song. one of my favorites. thank you.

[@LibraAllWoman]

YOU TWO DIDN'T STOP the SONG! YAAAYY!👏👏👏

[@SusanLawrence-bp7df]

Hauntingly beautiful you easily lose yourself in to feel the powerful message & emotion. Vocals violin guitar- all blended with everything-masterful!!

[@Jude_196]

LOVE ME some AMBROSIA!!! SO GLAD to see ya'll reacting to them, again!! :) SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD!!! Brings back some GREAT MEMORIES!! THANKS, YA'LL!!

[@misterdoe]

Michael McDonald may be the voice everyone recognizes, but lead singer David Pack was also all over the place back in the 80s. Two standouts: "The Key to You," by pianist David Benoit, and "Love Letters," a perfect remake by Patti Austin of an early R&B classic.

[@1980sPainTrain]

Amazing. They tapped into something special.

[@bighungry4666]

This is definitely my favorite song by Ambrosia. For some reason the tune just has an ebb and flow that puts me in a slight trance. And the way the last line is sung is almost haunting. Love the reaction guys.

[@briangrigsby1842]

I have not heard this one for almost 50 years! and I liked it but it never gets radio play...

[@theodoreritola7641]

Jay you like the 70s waaaay more than you SEAM TO LEAD ON THATS 4 SURE

[@davidhuggan6315]

Spotify found it for me based on songs I like from all eras 1960s to today

[@JaneWalters-ni7se]

I am a firm believer that every Rocker has a favorite "la la" band. Ambrosia is mine. Adore them. Even got to see them. ( my boyfriend at the time refused to go😂😅)

[@memorylane7068]

How Much I Feel and Biggest Part of Me are their other two big hits. Ambrosia has such a polished and high-quality sound.

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Ambrosia's best song for sure! Want some more violins, guitars and harmonies? Check out Little River Band - "It's a Long Way There". Total banger.

[@Drummingvulture]

THIS is the Ambrosia that I know and love! Those first two albums are prog classics. They lost me when they went pop. "Time Waits For No One" is another one of my favorite songs of theirs.

[@tillyny]

"Time Waits for No One" was also from the prog version of this band and is one of my favorites!! I discovered them from their album "One-Eighty" ("You're the Only Woman", "Biggest Part of Me", etc.) and then went back and found their earlier prog stuff...superb!!

[@davidmaldonado1111]

Hooray for Rob Squad Reactions! My favorite Ambrosia song. I have all there cd's and love all their music but if I had to pick just one, it is this song right here. I remember hearing it back when it was brand new. I was just a 10 year old kid. David Pack and Joe Puerta on vocals, Burleigh Drummund on well....drums of course and Christopher North on keys. Amazing! Thanks guys. Jay, you forgot to pause and comment 😁 I close my eyes and wait awhile and then peek to see how you guys are digging a song. Amber was hugging her headphones like wanting to hear every musical gem . Made my day guys.

[@timr5490]

I've always loved this song, thanks for the reaction.

[@payleighsteele1540]

This song is so incredible. It’s my favorite Ambrosia song.

[@x0539p]

Love lead singer and band founder David Pack’s voice and Ambrosia’s harmonies. They were a big part of my youth and I never get tired of listening to their music. David no longer sings with the band and he has his own catalog of music which is great! He lost his beautiful wife Stacey on Feb 9, 2023 and is raising their ten son Jackson who is musically talented as well. His wife Stacey also sang back up on his solo music and that is how they met and married. My favourite is How Much I Feel.

[@rwschumm]

Great to hear more Ambrosia after You Guys Reacted to them a couple times before! Great Reaction, You Guys! Have a Great Week ahead! :)

[@kevindorenbach7082]

This album won a Grammy..it was their first…

[@JaDav40]

Yep...debut single from debut album.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

I loved this song back in the day, thanks for reminding me how amazing it is. LOVED your reaction!

[@mikejacobs7786]

Excellent song and band

[@GeraldH-ln4dv]

Bassist, Joe Puerta, and his lead vocals is just plain amazing. The whole band was amazing. Still is. They tour now and then.

[@betseyr.9081]

This album is fire, check out “Drink of Water” next! So is their second album, "Somewhere I've Never Travelled”… first 2 albums are very prog and IMO their best work!!!

[@steveperelli3305]

“Livin On My Own” by Ambrosia is just another example of how diverse this band is. And what’s really cool is that it’s song by their bass player Joe Puerta. I hope you react to this one!

[@richardconnolly4835]

Ambrosia, truly the Food of the Gods. Dreamy. Psychodelic.

[@danhurley2274]

Thanx so very much for reacting to this great, great track from Ambrosia and their first album. The bass, the organ, the harmonies, the plaintive vocals etc., etc., etc. There is just so much to love about this track. The whole album is amazing; all killer and no filler!!! Love your reactions as you listen to this classic.

[@ksullivan76]

The whole Life Beyond LA album makes you feel like this song does!

[@xtrmfc]

Hell Yes !!! My absolute favorite of theirs … 👊🏼

[@peterbenson2287]

Title track, for sure

[@xtrmfc]

@@peterbenson2287 .. 💯

[@robmor1986]

One of my favorite song ever

[@normabreazile5500]

One of my all time favorites by Ambrosia…love David Peck’s amazing voice! ❤️

[@zachary8196]

Another Ambrosia song you might like from the same album is "Drink of Water"

[@steve9199]

The soundtrack of my youth. Ambrosia, Player, CCR, Beatles, Eagles, 10CC, Allmans, Humble Pie....the list goes on and on. Glad you guys are experiencing what I took for granted growing up. I could tell you guys were lost in the sauce.... no pauses!! LOL!

[@TheJamesBibleKing]

That song can be on loop all day and I would be just fine with it.

[@reshaud81]

Check out I Just Can't Let Go by David Pack(lead singer of Ambrosia), James Ingram and Michael McDonald!

[@stpetie7686]

If you guys get a minute take a listen to Drink of Water from this same album. It is, by far the coolest song they ever recorded. At least in my opinion. You'll be surprised. Even if you don't record it, you'll love the song. Also, it has my favorite David Pack vocals.

[@drbty]

Their best song.

[@jennastorm4785]

This is by far my favorite song of theirs. I bought this album in a hippie record store, and nearly played the grooves right out of it.

[@robbielux8353]

Early Ambrosia is their best

[@jdw5678]

Ambrosia, one of the most underrated groups of the '70s.

[@honeybrown1997]

The beautiful journey this song just took you two on is exactly how this song makes me feel as well.

[@vanfan1960]

One of my favorite songs. I think that is the first time I've ever seen the two of you not stop somewhere in the middle of the song to make a comment. A testament to this song and the band members abilities to transfer the listener to another place no doubt. I can't believe this song is nearly 50 years old already. Another song that may also leave you speechless that you haven't done yet is "Time" by the Alan Parsons Project. I hope you react to that one also. Thanks for all your great reactions to amazing music over the years.

[@stevegauthier9838]

A Great song, probably my favorite pop chart hit of the Seventies. The band does so many things well here and they cram so much detail into to a 4 minute song. Haunting is the way the chorus sections strike me. By the way the lovely violin solo is by Daniel Kobialka who I seem to remember was the lead violinist for the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. A much underappreciated song. Great Choice, Thanx.

[@l-bird]

This is my favorite Ambrosia song!

[@jerrymartin3965]

I had the privilege of seeing them live in 1976. They skyrocketed after that.

[@victoriataylor6741]

My favorite Ambrosia song! I had this on vinyl when it first came out. I still love it!

[@ok-qt4kr]

"NICE NICE VERY NICE" , is a Vibe also .

[@pauletteriddle3776]

So back in 1977, Ambrosia played at our high school, Ogden, Utah. It was amazing. Thank you for this. It brought back so many good memories ❤

[@billiedupree4130]

One of my fav songs from them! Glad you are listening!

[@GeorgetteHolloway-g4q]

Another great band, from the 70's, with great harmonies and singing ability. Great melodies, great tunes and great singing ability. They could write some great music back them.

[@terrencemorris3983]

Ambrosia favorite still biggest part of me

[@bjdefilippo447]

Agreed!

[@RicoCosta317]

This is their masterpiece.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This sounds ALOT LIKE PINK FLOYD A SUPER LOT, RIGHT ON 70s

[@samueltabo3390]

This was their first top 40 hit from 1975, more of a progressive rock rock sound, such an eclectic sound. I actually forgot about this song, thank you

[@raybernal6829]

❤❤ Ambrosia always be a very special band to me as we used "Even The Nights Are Better" as the my ex-wife's and 8 first dance at our wedding 39 years ago ❤

[@Linda-zm6lk]

Oh My Goodness! Thank you for doing this song. I had completely forgotten about it - so good to hear it again!

[@InspiredLass]

Ambrosia is best known for their pop songs (which are excellent). But their roots are in progressive music. Deep dive into this particular album (their first), and you won't be disappointed. "Drink of Water" is a masterpiece. It showcases their musicianship as well as their vocals. (Bass player Joe Puerta takes the lead on this one with a part in the middle done by David Pack). And of course there are plenty of great harmonies to satisfy the ears.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

My ABSOLUTRE FAVORITE Ambrosia Song!!!

[@Anautistictherapist]

Your were going for the pause and then I saw you think “nope!” and let it play through. Great to see you so lost in the sauce that you couldn’t stop!

[@TerryKrysinski]

You two need to hear this entire debut album...it's a banger and one of my top alltime fav albums! Dive in...T

[@TerryKrysinski]

Alan Parsons produced/engineered their first two albums. They were more melodic prog rock/pop on those 2 records. It's mind blowingly fantastic stuff. Try Nice,Nice Very Nice and Time Waits For No One. My top fav is Drink Of Water,tho..

[@laurelleathers2541]

My favorite Ambrosia song. Thanks for the listen

[@vnick1221]

So easy to just get lost in that one! 🔥

[@BringItMAGA]

David Pack another of the great vocalists of the 70's, the best musical era ever. And the band, tight. Harmonies just wonderful.

[@kimkovaly3096]

Been waiting for this reaction. I love this song so much. Thanks for making me smile❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelpierce8674]

You have to check out “Nice, Nice, Very Nice.” A little different from most of their other songs but still a very good one.

[@faaguila]

Guys, another song that has a similar feel featuring three legends David Pack of Ambrosia, Michael Mcdonald, and James Ingram collaborated on a masterpiece of a song called "I just can't let go"

[@paulwalker9421]

Was Alan Parsons producer on this one also? Love to hear reaction to "Time" Parsons Symphonic Project. Great music by Ambrosia.