OH MY GOSH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning REACTION

[@rickandersen2284]

LOOOVE this song....ah the good old days.

[@lucisetumbrae]

I can’t believe it’s 2022 and I’m having the time of my life watching two young folk swaying along to Juice Newton. Love you guys!

[@sherrihimes7357]

Meeee tooo! Love your last name lol

[@mindib5878]

SAME!!

[@juliacrabtree5198]

Ditto❤

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

Merrilee Rush version was even better

[@allendixon7700]

​@@mindib5878You're right, there's a lot of mate. It's a mate left on that bone with this country music lots of it

[@garysatterlee9455]

This is a cover of the 1968 classic originally done by Merrilee Rush.

[@justinmcclanahan6036]

I love this song

[@TyeDee123]

So glad you did this song, not many reactors have. Juice Newton is such a versatile singer. Definitely check out Queen of Hearts, The Sweetest Thing, and maybe Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on Me.

[@lindenarden667]

"Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me" was beyond my memory for a moment! She had great guitar players! "Shot Full Of Love" is an awesome solo as well!

[@rachelharrison7961]

The video for Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on Me is very tongue in cheek.

[@chestrockwell8328]

I've noticed this as well; first time any of the three reactors I watch who've listened to Juice.

[@sometimesboy]

Gary, EVERY song you mentioned is fire! Juice Newton was huge for a few years when I was a kid. LOVE her songs. I never realized when I was a kid that this song sounds like it's being sung from the standpoint of a weary person after a series of one night stands. I guess I had to live it to see it. RSR also needs to react to BETTE DAVIE EYES by Kim Carnes from around the same time. BTW, RSR, Kim Carnes was a featured singer in the WE ARE THE WORLD video you guys have reacted to a couple of times.

[@TyeDee123]

@@sometimesboy I'm pretty sure they did Bette Davis Eyes already.

[@snowardrichden]

The "we got a new artist for y'all" got me. Juice recorded this song in 1980, maybe even before these two fine folks were born.

[@Nikioko]

And Evie Sands and Merrilee Rush each recorded it in 1967, which was even before I was born.

[@tyrion0112]

And before most of their subscribers were born so it's new right to them ?

[@BradDeming-p8l]

When they said new artist, they meant first time on their show!

[@Shrykespeare]

Judy Kay "Juice" Newton, pop/country legend. Like artists such as Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, she was part of the crowd of country singers that had wide crossover appeal. Her first big hit, which you'd love, was "It's a Heartache". "Queen of Hearts" is my personal fave, as it's a catchy as any song you'll hear. "Love's Been a Little Bit Hard On Me" is also terrific, as is "Break It To Me Gently", her cover of a Brenda Lee song. Also... you guys REALLY need to do a song by Crystal Gayle. She's a legend. Start with "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". Sheena Easton is also another must-listen. "Morning Train" is a great opener for her.

[@elizabethmcmurray968]

Omg i forgot about Its a Heartache! I love that one too!

[@kenpaden]

YES!!!! , great suggestions!!!

[@elizabethmcmurray968]

Second Crystal Gayle next!!

[@rileyandmike]

She covered it’s a heart ache? I didn’t know that, I know the Bonnie Tyler version

[@ednanicholson8553]

Awesome songs and singers.

[@happyolddude]

This song was written by Country writer Chip Taylor. He first offered it to Connie Francis who turned it down because she thought it was too risque. The original recording was by Evie Sands, then Merrilee Rush, then Skeeter Davis and then Olivia Newton John in 1972 as an album cut. Then this wonderful version by Juice came out in 1981 and the rest as they say is history. This is how the writer thought the song should have been sung.

[@ferdinandpangan6494]

And that kids, is the magic of the 80's Music.

[@henrystanley511]

The eighties were magical and beautiful just like this song I sure wish go back then 🤗🤗🤗

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

Amen. I just said that to my Son. He lives the 80s 2😊

[@sharaesha]

This was my mom's 'singing into the hairbrush in the bathroom song' back in the day. 😁❤️👍

[@sumonjamal1653]

"Angel of the morning" was first recorded by Merrilee Rush in 1968... Juice Newton covered it in 1981. She quit music for quite a while in the 90's, but eventually returned to performing.

[@DamnSkippyToo]

I like Rush's version better. It's just sounds more poignant and "real" to me. Less electronic. And Rush's voice sounds warmer IMO. I'm not saying Newton is very good, just a different timbre.

[@Wungolioth]

I think the subject matter was a lot more controversial in '68 than it was in '81, as well.

[@richh5951]

Actually, Evie Sands was the first one to record this song, in 1967

[@Wungolioth]

@@richh5951 Good catch, Merrilee was the first I was aware of, and I looked into this a little more, there were no less than 10 versions of this song, probably more, released between '67 and '81 by different artists. I mean, I know songs that have more covers, but that's pretty impressive.

[@ericthemauve]

@@richh5951 Correct! Chip Taylor produced the recording. He originally offered it to Connie Francis, but she thought it was too 'risque'.

[@BillGraper]

I absolutely LOVE her voice, especially in the chorus!!! Both the original & this version are great, but Juice Newton's version is definitely the better version. Here are some more great songs from her: Queen Of Hearts, The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known), Break It To Me Gently, Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me, Tell Her No. She's definitely worthy!!! ❤

[@michaelproulx5795]

Another awesome tune of hers people tend to forget is in the heart of the night

[@tonialoconte]

And "A Little Love."

[@kenchristie9214]

Not as good as Merriliee Rush.

[@Wungolioth]

I'd say the production on this version is better, and I like Juice Newton's vocals, but I wouldn't say better than Merrilee, or, as I have just discovered, the original version, which was recorded by Evie Sands in 1967.

[@herobreaker9011]

@@kenchristie9214 waaaay BETTER than Ms Rush

[@martinodendaal1703]

Back in the days when people could actually sing. Remarkable song from a remarkable vocalist.

[@rhannah7873]

I can't listen to this song without thinking of the opening scene of Deadpool now. LOL!😆

[@JosiahPacheco-tj1or]

Haha Right 😂

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

Another great song and video is Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me.

[@The_Dudester]

In 1968, when the original came out (sung by Merilee Rush) I absolutely fell in love with it and I would switch the car radio from station to station to hear the song over and over. My mother lamented "What has this world come to when a six year old's favorite song is about a prostitute?"

[@brucedillinger9448]

Lol! It's not about a prostitute. But I'm sure you figured that out. ✌

[@The_Dudester]

@@brucedillinger9448 The song is about a woman, that gave intimacy, who is okay with a relationship not happening. Whether money was involved, that is debatable, however, if you have ever rented love for the night (and I'm not talking about off of some street corner) you would understand the implication. Why my mother understood that, IDK, but there is A LOT that women do that they don't tell men about.

[@robertphelps1574]

Originally released in 1967 by Evie Sands then by Billie Davis who had a hit with the song in the U.K

[@joelcanfield9987]

My favorite hidden jem from Juice is ' Hurt ' .

[@daniellecarr5014]

I love this song, but my favorite Juice Newton song is "The Sweetest Thing". She has such a beautiful vocal style and is one of my favorite female singers.

[@leonabarad6972]

My favorite of hers, too.

[@Pezzonovante916]

Her very best!

[@lizmarch4000]

agree Sweetest Thing. So tender.

[@shanegrider3535]

my favorite toooooo!

[@belvagurr403]

Her song THE SWEETEST THING Will tear your heart out with its beauty.

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

Marilee Rush was the first to have a hit with this, in 1968.

[@josephmanno4514]

But Newton clearly surpassed her.

[@billsimms4467]

I always enjoyed this song and "Queen of Hearts" by Juice :)

[@jennyjenny4501]

I was wondering when y’all would get to this song! I’m happy you love it as much as I do! ☮️ RIP Naomi Judd. I think you would appreciate “Grandpa” by the Judds. Beautiful song!

[@lifewuzonceezr]

My radio show do it yesterday I bawled!

[@robertnewcomb4941]

Juice newton queen of hearts is another good one to check out

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

Yo bro. You cant Stop at that part. The best part

[@kimberlyfairbanks8330]

Another song that came to mind from around this time is "I love A Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbit. I remember rstickimg some quarters in the jukebox for this tune as a kid. Lol

[@swingsloth]

Great song. My old man used to play it without break for a while when I was a kid.

[@cdemp4795]

I was thinking of Eddie Rabbit too! I think because both songs were out around the same time and both were crossover hits.

[@RugbyLeaguePassport]

I can’t believe no one has mentioned this being the original melody of “Shaggy - Angel”

[@dagmar.6954]

"Juice" Newton is an American pop & country singer, songwriter & musician. Merrilee Rush had a hit in 1968 with the song "Angel Of The Morning". Juice Newton recorded it in 1981. She had a lot of great hits in the 80's such as "Queen Of Hearts", "The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)", "Ride 'Em Cowboy", "Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me", "Break It To Me Gently", "Heart Of The Night", "Stranger At My Door", A Little Love", "Restless Heart", "You Make Me Want To Make You Mine", "Hurt," "Both To Each Other (Friends & Lovers)" (with Eddie Rabbitt) etc.

[@ffieditor]

yea IT IS A remake from the early 80'S

[@ChickCiccarelli]

Beautiful. Her name does sound like a ball player. ❤️

[@resin3100my]

"Break it to me gently" and "the sweetest thing" are amazing.She really shows her voice off on those two.

[@jjsteel43]

I like 6 of her songs but my favorite is The Sweetest Thing

[@christyarnold8215]

Just love all her songs break it to me gently is another wonderful song 👵👵❤️❤️

[@robertpavel2581]

Love this version! Merrilee Rush version is still my favorite. Both are very soulful with emotion!

[@davidbuck5864]

Merilee was my favorite version, too. Loved it at the sockhop in junior high. Any chance to slow dance with the girl of your choice!

[@nitwitt50]

Me too❤❤ Merrilee Rush my fav, but. Juice Newton is good.

[@dbsagacious]

Fun tidbit, Shaggy the Jamaican reggae singer sampled this for his song Angel. Also, very good

[@TexasRivermedic]

Woot, finally some Juice Newton. She is awesome! My favorite is “The Sweetest Thing”

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Ah yes .. I remember jamming to Juice. Thnx for the memories Amber & J. On to The Rolling Stones now 🥰👍🏼

[@kman007111]

Loved her singing Sweetest Thing and Queen Heart!!

[@revaflowers3115]

Shot Full Of love by Juice is one of my all time favorite by her.

[@BoondockRoberts]

Queen of Hearts is such a fun song, even a metalhead like I was would listen to it often.

[@christineobrien7707]

Sounds like you enjoyed the perfect balance of music by chilling with Juice. Cool, very cool 😎 I'm convinced that Classic rock fans(Zeppelin, The who,Stones,etc.) were swooning to Karen Carpenter's voice & music!

[@markthomas9703]

A song called Some velvet morning recorded by Nancy Sinatra was psychedelic in a way but VANNILA FUDGE COVERED IT CHECK IT OUT A GOOD SONG IS A GOOD SONG FROM ANY AND ALL ERAS

[@christineobrien7707]

@@markthomas9703 I just took a listen to both versions I prefer Sinatra/Hazelwood to Vanilla Fudge This is the 1st time I've ever heard this song, but I can tell it'll grow on me if I choose to listen to it Thanks for the recommendation 👍

[@markthomas9703]

@@christineobrien7707 It's interesting that Vannila Fudge covered this song but I agree it just isn't the same. But I thank you for taking your time to explore like that.

[@ryansgirl74]

I love juice newton !! Queen of hearts is another great one by her. ☺️

[@waltw4537]

Bold song for the times. Self-directed self confident woman in charge of her life. Nice version! Goodness! I'm even singing along on the chorus. Have not heard this tune in awhile. Great reaction, Guys! Thanks.

[@btgiv6009]

There was nothing "bold" about this song, and it has nothing to do with a "self-confident woman in charge of her life." It's just one more song about a woman dealing with the emotional fallout from a one-night stand.

[@Xcris_crosX]

Exactly! It was a perfect song during the Women’s Liberation Movement. The Sexual Revolution was a liberating realization that it wasn’t meant “Just For Men”😉

[@waltw4537]

@@Xcris_crosX Right! Thank you.

[@fkd1963]

It was a cover song from the 1960s.

[@caryriggs5719]

It was really bold in 1968 when Merilee Rush released her hit version.

[@TubeHelen]

Break It To Me Gently is my favorite - Powerful voice!

[@drewg5637]

My fav of hers is "Break It To Me Gently". It really lets you see her range and what a talented singer she really is.

[@sheilameyers152]

She knows how to spill her soul in the song…. and calls herself an angel’ Does she know something?

[@brianburgett5894]

I used to go to a skating rink when I was younger . This song was always playing

[@Amaberean]

The song is saying that she understands that she was just a “one night stand” and she’ll understand if he just leaves and she never sees him again. If so, he can just consider her a “Angel of the morning” because that’s all they’ll have.

[@yiannis777-l9c]

that's so sad

[@annemarinelli7303]

Exactly! I always felt a little sad every time I heard it.

[@rbb9753]

The song has folkish acoustic guitar, power chords over a military drum riff, a pedal steel guitar from country, a power ballad chorus, marimbas for a Latin feel. … I first heard this 40+ years ago and never realized all of that depth and breadth in the arrangement

[@junglebyte]

To set the record straight, just over 50 years ago, the song, “Angel of the Morning,” hit the national airwaves and turned Seattle's Merrilee Rush into a household name. The song, composed in 1966 and released in 1968, rocketed up the charts and has since been recorded by dozens of other artists.

[@pattaylor21]

Evie Sands recorded it in 1967

[@debbiekousmat6101]

It's been covered a few times, but, to be honest, this is my favorite rendition. From the Wikipedia page about this song- "Angel of the Morning" is a popular song written by Chip Taylor and recorded by many artists, most notably by Merrilee Rush, P. P. Arnold, Connie Eaton, Mary Mason, Guys 'n' Dolls, Melba Montgomery, Olivia Newton-John, Bettye Swann and, most famously, Juice Newton." I never knew Olivia Newton-John covered it too. I will need to go look for that.

[@bwheeler1970VB]

Loved Merriee Rush and the Turnabouts version

[@peterdunbar5027]

@@bwheeler1970VB Chip Taylor wrote “Angel of The Morning and it was originally recorded by Evie Sands. Her record label went bankrupt and the single never got promotion or much airplay. It was then covered by Merrilee Rush without her band The Turnabouts. Chip Taylor is a prolific songwriter who also wrote “Wild Thing” and “Anyway That You Want Me”, both recorded by The Troggs. Chip is the younger brother of actor John Voight and uncle of Angelina Jolie. He still tours regularly and has released quite a few singer-songwriter albums as a soloist or duet partner. Many of his albums can be found on Apple Music and concert videos are on You Tube

[@wg7644]

Yep but JN Slayed it and made it her own - just saying.

[@bengilbert7655]

Definitely do Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on Me and Playing with the Queen of Hearts. Also her duet with Eddie Rabbit is great , Both to Each Other(Friends and Lovers).

[@G-grandma_Army]

I don’t know if my hormones are out of whack or if listening through headphones in 2022 vs cassette tape or radio, but I got chills throughput this song today. I forgot just how powerful this son is. I would like to suggest another artist that I loved about this time and that is Sylvia. Please put her song “Nobody” on your list. And some early Sheena Easton, “Morning Train” (she sang with Prince in one of his most popular videos). Thanks for another great reaction!

[@elizabethmcmurray968]

Well your nobody called today...she hung up when i asked her name well i wonder, does she think shes being clever (clever, woo woo) Aww thanks for the memory.

[@midnightblue6668]

Nobody is a great song!

[@stephaniegauntt6894]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@jlilley73]

Oh Wow, I don't think I've heard that song in at least 30 years, but Elizabeth's comment reciting of the words brought it right back to me! I had to go look it up immediately on KZbin. What a great little pop song. Thanks for the memories.

[@ryanphillips4700]

Also, Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only; this was the only song that would stop my daughter from crying when she was a baby.

[@slucas60]

Great song! Also listen to "Queen of Hearts"! I believe it was written by her drummer. lol

[@slucas60]

Correct!!!

[@Head-ck4hu]

Won the Grammy in '81. I can remember hearing this song every hour for almost 2 years. Chip Taylor must have made millions.

[@shawnstoll8489]

Love Juice Newton. The Pretenders did a nice cover of this song in the 90's.

[@raymondchooka_ray6230]

How blessed am I to have lived this and remember these times.

[@scottwilson3741]

This & Queen of Hearts were huge hits when I was little

[@joelliebler5690]

Great tune though you should react to the original ASAP by Merilee Rush.

[@Doug778]

Another good one, i think you two are earning your flower children badges🌼🌻😊

[@sharonchaput9705]

I have not heard this song in decades! I used to love this song. Ty for doing this one.

[@karencoulson4685]

One of my favourite songs ever. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@FeaturingRob]

I remember loving this song as a kid in the early 80s. I had all but forgotten it...until 'Deadpool' came out. Now...it is stuck in my brain as this played over the opening credit sequence. Instead of the names of those involved, the credits would say "Starring God's Perfect Idiot" instead of Ryan Reynolds, instead of the writers' names the credit read "Written by The Real Heroes Here". Now, as wonderful and beautiful as the song is I kinda giggle when I hear it.

[@michaellynch5254]

Oh man juice Newton has such an amazing voice.

[@sueharviel6510]

My daughter and I used to sing this in the car when it'd come on the radio. She always thought the lyrics said "just brush my teeth before you leave me" instead of "just touch my cheek before you leave me". Hahaha

[@oldnerdreviews]

Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on Me is a nice, upbeat tune she does.

[@davidwoods2327]

"Queen of Hearts" is my favorite from her. Should also check out Rickie Lee Jones "Chuck Es in Love" for the folk rock vibe.

[@davemechefske1622]

Another awesome couple awesome songs of her is love been a little bit hard on me, queen of hearts

[@mike-N6S]

The basic theme is that she spent the night with a man and wants him to know she has no regrets. "If morning's echo says we've sinned, well, it was what I wanted now." Her name comes from from her childhood. Her little brother couldn't pronounce "Judy" and instead called her "Juicy"

[@legionkahn]

My two favorites are Loves Been a Little Bit Hard On Me and Queen of Hearts. Both are pure pop/country gold.

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

"Loves Been A Little Bit hard On Me" is a good upbeat Juice Newton song. She has an amazing, unique voice. I put her in the category with Anne Murray. You can't quite pin their genre down, but dang, they are good.

[@jimmylittle9393]

Ooo yes my parents had Anne Murray's Greatest Hits when I was a kid and I loved it... listened to it so many times.

[@andrewpersac897]

In the early 80s ('81 especially), before I got into Christian music & discovered Amy Grant, Juice Newton was my favorite female singer. Yes she was country (pop) but she was EXCELLENT!

[@ericgerber9751]

This was written by Chip Taylor, who wrote a lot of hits. Others include “Wild Thing” and “Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)” by Amber’s favorite, Janis Joplin!

[@dennisloveland498]

Wild Thing is by the Troggs, a band they haven't reacted to yet.

[@dennisloveland498]

Jimi Hendrix also did a version of Wild Thing.

[@jco207]

They should also check out PP Arnold's version from the 60s one day.

[@seanscanlon9067]

Chip Taylor is Jon Voight's brother and Angelina Jolie's uncle.

[@robertphelps1574]

Wild thing was originally recorded by the wild ones

[@garyarnett1220]

Powerful cover of a 60's song from Marilee Rush. Reggae / Rap artist Shaggy also used a lot of it in his hit Angel

[@gregwatson3300]

I think the use of bells in this is brilliant, as if chiming in the morning and signifying the end of night's illusion. Of course that's just my personal interpretation.

[@robertmiller1655]

Also definitely try 'The Sweetest Thing (Is Loving You)'.

[@kimcutts6153]

I can now take an educated guess whether you're gonna like the song or not. As soon as I saw the title, I knew you'd both love it. ❤ It's a beautiful song. 😍 🎵🎙🎼

[@jeffobrecht2045]

I'm a big fan of Juice. I have several of her albums. Give Queen of Hearts a listen.

[@guitarzan5328]

Now you must do "Queen Of Hearts". And let's not forget that the mighty *Dave Edmunds* was the first to record it and make it a moderate hit, another artist whose catalogue you guys need to _seriously_ check out. He is in my Top 10 of all-time favourite musicians. He also helped produce albums for *Foghat, Status Quo, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Stray Cats, Nick Lowe* and *Shakin' Stevens,* to name a few.

[@heidiv5488]

I love Dave Edmunds! And Nick Lowe. No one ever reacts to them.

[@dggydddy59]

Now there's a song they should hear, Dave Edmunds' version of I Hear You Knockin'.

[@guitarzan5328]

@@dggydddy59 Yes, _and_ "Girls Talk" which *Elvis Costello* wrote but DE taking it out of the park. 😎

[@guitarzan5328]

@@heidiv5488 *Nick Lowe* is in my Top 10, also... speaking of both men, they were in a group called *Rockpile* - "Teacher Teacher" would be a perfect first Rockpile song for RSR. 👌

[@yoclark2723]

I hadn't heard this gem in a minute! Loved this one back in the day.

[@patrickmiller1834]

Her voice is soft yet powerful. It’s a remake of a 1968 billboard number 1. It’s about social constructs. She was singing about premarital sex and around the same time Diana Ross and the supremes were singing about waiting for marriage

[@pattiaustin1808]

“Break It To Me Gently”, too. You guys are taking me back.

[@samueltabo3390]

Juice was a very popular country pop artist in the early 80s. Check out Queen of hearts, The sweetest thing, Love's been a little bit hard on me 🤓❤️🎶

[@brucedillinger9448]

Chrissy Hindes of Pretenders does a great version of this. Was featured on an episode of Friends. Worth finding and viewing. Plus the bonus of hearing Smelly Cat by Phoebe! 🙀

[@TheRatsCast]

Juice Newton is amongst the few country artists if the 70s and 80s; to cross over into popular music, like Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Olivia Newton-John, and John Denver. Even Bonnie Tyler started as a country artist; who song, "It's a Heartache" crossed over into pop. She then embraced the pop star image, with "Total Eclipse of the Heart".

[@jamesdlogan8975]

Actually Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, and John Denver evolved into country music instead of from country music.

[@thefoss5387]

This is a remake of a top 10 1968 pop song by Merilee Rush. Juice Newton definitely has some country tunes. Ride 'Em Cowboy, River of Love, Texas Heartache. Her "breakout" song, as others have mentioned, is 1979's Queen of Hearts, written by Emmylou Harris' steel guitarist Hank DeVito.

[@stephaniegauntt6894]

“Break it to Me Gently” is my favorite by her! Also, “queen of hearts” and “the sweetest thing”.

[@cjcurtis8944]

Queen of Hearts is the bomb!

[@DianaJG8]

One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE songs!! As beautiful as it is, it was also used in the opening credits for Deadpool and was very funny.

[@musiclistsareus1029]

I'm surprised no one is referencing Shaggy's hit version of "Angel". He changed the lyrics, but kept most of the melody in his version of this song in the early 2000's, I think.

[@ediefolta9494]

Yes, I wonder if Jay and Amber know Shaggy's version! You guys should listen and compare them. I prefer Marilee Rush's original to Juice Newton's, though.

[@briankettleson290]

And ruined it.

[@musiclistsareus1029]

I agree, it's not great imo, but it was popular and it's possible they may have heard it before, which is why I brought it up

[@joemachine4714]

Finally!! Love Juice Newton ❤

[@gregrowe1168]

You can actually "feel" her singing. You feel the emotion.

[@shawnklein9997]

Gotta do more, so glad someone covered her , thank you!!!!!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Please react to The Judds (Naomi and Wynona ) in honor of Naomi who passed yesterday at 75 . Love Can Build a Bridge and Why Not Me

[@marklynn7618]

This song was written by Chip Taylor (Jon Voigt's brother). He also wrote Wild Thing.

[@darkpsychic]

Every time I hear this song I think about the movie Deadpool

[@mztweety1374]

Same...Damn you, Ryan Reynolds! 🤣

[@HeavyPhoton]

He did pay homage to Juice. Just watch the movie. Its a love story.

[@jvidalw]

what a great tune! I remember when this came out back in 81, for me it was just another pop song on the radio. In time I learned to appreciate it. And yes, she is a country singer that crossed over to pop on this one.

[@joelilley6603]

Juice always added "juice" to every cover she did. I love her song The Sweetest Thing, and Playing With The Queen Of Hearts. 💘

[@janetmccausland8953]

Absolutely fabulous in concert. Saw her in a small theater, good acoustic s.

[@chrispeek8412]

"The Sweetest Thing(I've ever known)" has more of a country vibe. Queen of Hearts has a faster beat. Both are great songs !

[@cdpwillprevail1]

Very underrated singer. She has a powerful voice and to hear her is a pleasure. To top it all off she is so very beautiful.

[@bradleymcconnell470]

Juice Newton, one of my favorite artists. My dad was “pen pals” with her in school. He said she was super nice. Also for the Deadpool fans. Maximum effort, i don’t care what anyone says it’s a romantic movie. Also if you’ve not done Crystal Gayle (who’s Loretta Lynn’s sister) Queen of hearts. It’s a great song too.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Such childhood memories for me 😊

[@supasoulproductions]

They use a common studio trick in this record. They have doubled her voice (overdubbed her singing with herself) on the chorus to increase it's impact. Great song, great production. Great record all the way around. Reminds me quite a bit of Linda Ronstadt.

[@steveullrich7737]

Linda probably would have done a great rendition of this song too.

[@michelledunstan9952]

What a beautiful beautiful voice and song the queen of country 😍😍😍

[@efcruzado]

Juice Newton was a crossover Country artist. “The Sweetest Thing (I’ve Ever Known)” and “Break It To Me Gently” are 2 great powerful ballads.

[@Pezzonovante916]

Juice could really belt it out!

[@jamesdlogan8975]

I agree with several here. The sweetest thing was really my favorite of hers. It explains that the sweetest part of love is giving it. The first time i tried it on karaoke, i broke down crying it meant so much. Ended up one of very few actually requested of me. 😊