Orleans - Still The One

[@titletownakaboston3909]

This was me and my husband’s song. If I heard it while I was in the car driving, I would call him and we would listen to it together. He is no longer with us. I miss him terribly.

[@jeffburnham6611]

Next time you're in your car driving and you hear that song, it's him waiting for you to sing along.

[@ronmounts8075]

I sure can relate to that story!!!!,,,, This Song Brings back soooo many great memories and Grrrrrreart Times!!!!

[@susiem44]

I guarantee he is aware of how you feel and he's waiting for you in Heaven!! ♥️😀♥️

[@susiem44]

​@@jeffburnham6611What you said is so sweet! I just told her he's waiting for her in Heaven and he's aware of how she feels.

[@jms7619]

Same here, my wife passed last year. But this was one of our songs. Legendary

[@dkemm2013]

so great to hear players that can absolutely kick butt and take no prisoners-aside from being one of the best LIVE vocal bands ever...Orleans was under appreciated...

[@carygray9831]

Saw them in Elmira at a college in 1970 or thereabouts-they traded instruments flawlessly- guitar player went to drums- bass player to guitar- never missed a beat 😎

[@daverain1967]

are you drunk?

[@cprtrain]

One of the best songs from the 1970's.

[@brissiegeoff]

One of the best songs!

[@Baci302]

RIP Larry Hoppen. Your voice lives on forever. And what a great voice it is.

[@SeanCollins-t4w]

You bet! His singing on this performance is out of this world

[@comeacross9]

These guys and "America"are very enjoyable. I sing this song-in a manner of speaking-to my darling wife of 55 years. Thanks for posting.

[@jackflash5659]

I'm sure your darling wife prefers your version. Cheers!

[@comeacross9]

@@jackflash5659 So far so good Thank You

[@ericplee1860]

Real sweet.

[@austinteutsch]

One of the most under appreciated bands of all time. The talent is over the top. On the recording of this song in 1976, the dueling guitars is some of the best you'll ever hear this side of Lynard Skynard doing Freebird. These guys are some serious musicians.

[@edd7812]

I saw them way back when '76 or '77. at what they called the "Mountain Aire" concerts up in the Califorina foothills by Angels Camp with Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne? and a couple other great acts that I don't remember.. but what I do remember is the Orleans guys would get up and switch instruments in between songs, they could all play just about any instrument! Really really amazing musicians!

[@billmoore9758]

And... they can still PACK a Church!!! ✌

[@scarter9876]

You got that right!!

[@alexs3447]

so true , they make it look easy

[@mleon1875]

These guys were so great. Oh the 70’s. To this day I feel so lucky to have grown up in that era

[@douglashall2141]

These guys aren't no spring chickens, and for them to be able to still do this at their age now it's tremendously awesome. And I'm so blessed that day are still with us performing at a high level and giving so many people the enjoyment today that they gave us back in the seventies when I was 18 years old

[@adamchaifetz5876]

Larry Hoppen was one of the nicest individuals I have ever met. He handed me a signed CD of ORLEANS Live and I played that until it disintegrated. So talented and humble.

[@philipmoss2880]

Where was this video done? what church?

[@exmarine268]

This song was playing regularly on the radio in 1976 when my buddy and I drove my 1962 Dodge Dart from IL to Austin TX, and we spent the next 3 months starving and looking for work. Just a couple of skinny hippies. Good times. Good song.

[@jamesmcmahon4651]

Man I always loved Orleans and this song it takes me back to the 70's such a good song and great memories and they still sound good live !!! Thanks Orleans !! ❤

[@donmathews5885]

RIP Larry Hoppen. Yours is one voice that is greatly missed. RIP.

[@Johnmjuras]

@@greedtx In 2012

[@tonytrabort4939]

Actually, not only did he have the distinctive upper range vocal ability and lead singing role, but the guy was also a very good guitar player and instrumentalist. He and Hall made for a great duet of harmonic matching guitar leads in the tune. Hoppen was a very significant part of the Orleans sound all the way around. And, when I heard recently that he had taken his own life years ago, I was taken aback and distraught. Hurts when a major talent and musical force self-destructs.....suggests there was something going on. Hall pretty much admits as much in later day commentary. Sad

[@annecohen8927]

He must be the one with the deep voice! One of a kind. Didn’t know he passed away many years ago!😭. He’s Still The One!

[@donmathews5885]

@@annecohen8927 Larry Hoppen had a high tenor voice. He sang lead on "Still The One." John Hall could sing baritone. A good example is his answering vocal at the end of "Still The One." An amazing band.

[@mikemcf33]

he sadly committed suicide

[@raywahler1209]

Music that is WAY better than what we have now. Great memories. My bride is STILL the ONE!!

[@RFToob]

Still one the best pop songs ever...with one of coolest dual guitar leads, with the best vocals ...all in one rockin' song. Thx

[@genetomczak540]

And a great ending.......

[@nickychops6729]

Russ Ferris timeless masterpiece of a feel good song pure Gold

[@georgebur]

You are so correct. This song just drives along, how thrilling! Great vocal harmonies and band work.

[@magneto7930]

Saw them in 79, awesome performance!

[@acstraccia]

Fly Amero is one fine upside down guitar. (In the background). Too bad they didn’t give him some.

[@lynnsimpson5639]

Miss this type of music. Makes me forget all about the world around us. At least for a little. Incredible vocals. Awesome musicians.

[@boomernyob4930]

They just don't make music like this anymore, Lynn. Sadly

[@KNIGHTJUMPS]

Yes

[@steveripley5334]

Absolutely!

[@tovarisch2788]

I would always get a thrill seeing/hearing John and Larry play lead in harmony. Saw them live MANY times.

[@barbshoff8282]

I've sent this to my husband of 17 years via Facebook and He's- STILL THE ONE. THANK YOU ORLEANS!!!!!🙏

[@suzannecrispens5762]

My husband always sang this song to me….brings back so many memories!

[@andrewcroft6855]

Such an unbelievably good song, i'd remembered it again a couple of years ago and it's taken me a day to remember the artists. Am 62 and it's just so so good to see this superb older audience enjoying a sublime track, Just love watching the lasy with dark hair and a cardigan really going for it ! Sensational track.

[@Phil-w4u]

What a great tune..these guys were so good and probably didn't get the recognition they deserved..it takes me back to the seventies...a time I wish I never left

[@larryherbert252]

Love it!!!! Still The One in 2023, just as good of a song then as it is now. The music is fantastic, guitar, vocals, and l love the way the drummer has his drums tuned Great job guys!!!!

[@EileenPokres]

I love this song by Orleans. My husband Steve gave me the idea 😂 because he tells me many times that I am still the one who can scratch his itch, lol, haha hahaha

[@altonbinkley9484]

Great song , they can still play. I like details in music!

[@6StringPassion.]

From a bygone era when bands with harmonized guitar solos were all the rage. Orleans, Little River Band & Eagles were the top of the heap in my book, because along with some interesting guitar arrangements, each of these bands also had amazing vocals, composed memorable tunes, and could deliver a live performance equal to or better than the studio version. This is a great example.

[@stanleygavin9903]

You could not have said it better. Orleans, LRB and Eagles are equally fantastic, for all of those reasons. Their music never gets old!

[@greggmoceansail5276]

I would go with Poco as well

[@jamesponga4491]

@@stanleygavin9903 Amen to that..!

[@svyt]

+ Thin Lizzy

[@CrazyK1]

Molly Hatchet

[@jessegarduno1132]

What a song! A true classic! Musicians from the '70s and '80s played and sang with passion. They were also talented, multitasking at times.

[@Red-dg1kp]

You bet! That song is my wife and I favorites 40 strong married

[@paulgough9874]

For those of us of a certain vintage in Australia this song was the soundtrack of our youth as it was the theme song for our top free to air TV station Channel Nine in the 70's and 80's. Golden era. What a song. What a band.

[@moreme40]

A news station in north Florida also used it in the early 80’s

[@barbclark566]

It was playing at a pig roast when I first met my future husband in 1976. Fell in love with the song, still loving it 47 years later❤️.

[@robrussell5329]

So many good songs from those days. Every week. One after the other after the other after the other. That incredible fifteen years: 1964 to 1979.

[@hughclifford8695]

Such a great song from Orleans, Still a good one after all these years 🎶🎤🎸🥁🕺🏻🔥

[@terrydoyle1141]

That is such joyous music. This is the song I first heard in 1976 driving home from the birth of my son. Wife is asleep in the hospital after hours of labor, I'm pooped at 7am and the kid is off in a bassinet somewhere in Kaiser, Redwood City. I put the radio on and this, the perfect song came out. Who says there's no magic in the land? Orleans, wife, kid... you're still the one! Love you all.

[@pyannaguy4361]

A great memory: They did some dates with us on a short Hawaiian tour when I was with Gary Puckett for a stretch. Robbie Dupree was along & sounded great, too. It was in the 80s. Gorgeous weather, good crowds, Blue Hawaiians...Man, it was sweet! RIP Larry..

[@conuregirl007]

Have always loved this song and this band. RIP Larry. You are so missed. He was such a good guy.

[@twistedsevenfold]

And JK Simmons on bass voice. In reality I dreamt about this after 20 years and this is one of my favorite songs of all time. Everyone needs to just shut up and get over the hive mind and love each other. If it was 1 on 1 with someone you hate sitting in a room just talking it would be a better world.

[@abouttime5000]

I get a chuckle when I see 70's rockers still performing but now they look like dads from a regular neighborhood. Nice to hear their voices and instrument playing are still rockin. Wow !! Fabulous song. Really positive and upbeat. Love it. Makes me feel good when I hear it.

[@2thePtBassTuT]

A great melody , meaningful vocals, rich harmonies, and a nice rhythm ... what's not to like? It's real music by talented musicians and singers.

[@johninnz]

Those guys can harmonize. Great song ❤

[@williamamely7038]

This, and Dance with Me, are my favorite songs of this great band. Thanks for sharing. 😄😄😄👍👍

[@58Raini]

Wow! Awesome! Just Awesome! And, you guys are "Still The One!" Saved on my Favorites under Music

[@coleenholder7557]

Still the One was our song. My first boyfriend and I would listen to this song, so many great memories. I still miss him today. Rest in Peace Tim. Love you.

[@Fendersunbu]

Good Music Never Dies! Thank you so very Orleans. Awesome musicians you are.

[@cataractman1]

Wow! Excellent!

[@jamesmoore5322]

This is freaking awesome!!!

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

Best melody & harmony lead guitar arrangement ever written. I’ll add that this song is the perfect example of music from the 70s: none of it sounded the same because everything was a "do your own thing" attitude. Therefore, nearly all the music was original sounding and excellent. I think that decade will go down as the best time for rock music, in American history.

[@zetasong]

concur

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

After all these years, the vocals are still fantastic.

[@Whatanicenamerivers]

Every time I hear this song, the first thing comes to my mind is the Carl’s Jr commercial still the one.😂😂😂

[@utubeDaveutube]

one of the most romantic (wedding and anniversary songs) EVER!!!! No question!! :-)

[@ajthreefeathers2072]

this band is still the one. Love this song . Makes me happy .

[@maryannatwood7223]

He was my date to the junior and senior prom and remains my husband of 46 years - this is not only our song...it is our life!

[@brooklyn6times]

Still love love love this 1976 hit by Orleans! This song still has the magic!

[@miknelak]

Perfection....on every level....Larry....you are greatly missed.

[@scottmcallister6600]

One of the all time classic hits. It doesn’t get much better!

[@terrywisdommusic]

That has always been my favorite rock tune! Now!!!!! That’s the church I want to attend!!!!!Love it Orleans

[@BluesHawk101]

Still one of my favorite bands of all time... They had it all. Great off the charts vocals and harmonies, and John and Larry were two Strat masters.... They played some of the best, tastiest leads and guitar harmonies ever.. Just great music...

[@Frank-fh2qn]

What a beautiful performance.

[@SamOgilvieJr]

Magnificent lyrics, vocals and musicianship. Positive and inspiring message that reminds us of the good in the world.

[@m1t2a1]

Someone made this video, and a Dance With Me video that I find wholesome. Romantic.

[@garrettscottgordon4460]

knew Larry at Ithaca College, 1967 onward. lived in same dorm. great trumpet player. remember Boffalongo. remember gig in Buffalo - "Still the One" a single used by local yokel TV station. sad to learn of his ending. remember-Bach. hi from Scott.

[@randyhill4549]

All of my favorite rockers are on Medicare! I love getting older and seeing these guys still bringin' it!

[@jefffeinstein1]

They're all really cool and special people. There will never be another 'Larry'. But they still carry the torch very well and that is quite admirable....(particularly for his brothers)! RIP Larry. You made 'it happen' man*****

[@garyjskadra1180]

Was very surprised to find that Orleans played Woodstock '94. They sound 👍 good

[@daviddonnelly3529]

I've been married 48 years and this is our song ... Absolute perfection .. this band were so underated.

[@artprince9163]

Saw Orleans open for Jackson Browne around 1976. Great show.

[@colindowd9756]

Just heard bob harris, filling in for johnnie walker today playing this on Sounds of the Seventies. Never heard of band or song but wow, I love this !!

[@KeithCooper-Albuquerque]

One of the best songs of all time! One of the best vocal songs of all time! Thanks for posting!

[@KNIGHTJUMPS]

But I want you know after all these years your voice still rocks on the lead vocal. Love you brother.

[@chrismccurdy5842]

This is one of my favorite song of all-time and Orleans does a wonderful job of playing and singing this timeless classic song.

[@kande6916]

This band kicked ass back in the day and still does today with us fans!!! Thanks for the great music Orleans !!! We love ya!!!

[@seancollins6099]

The lead vocalist is extra-ordinary. Puts a little gospel feeling in this version at a church. Awesome little improvs all the way through. Fantastic!

[@ryanparker4378]

This song is one of the best love songs that anyone have ever listened to 🎶 👍 ☺ 🔥 💯 🎵 👌 🙌

[@ppiper396]

Great song; great group. One of my favorite songs of all times.

[@frankderudder7290]

Great old tune!! 70s AND 80s a great time 4 music!!

[@BillSmith-fo9jj]

You're still the one reminds me of all my Close friends l've got 🎉

[@davidcipielewski5321]

R.I.P Larry your going to be missed... But your singing will last forever..

[@johnnyholland8765]

I sit here listening to this with a tear in my eye thinking about a time that will never be again. These guys are as good now as they were then....

[@777petew]

I'm British, and remember this song from 1976. I love it no less than I did then. Wonderful uplifting record.

[@peterjones4621]

I've always loved this song, I remember hearing it with the love of my life, unfortunately I wasn't hers, a few years later we parted and I never got over losing her, I'll love her until the day I die.

[@mfar-zp7xz]

my god! this song is perfect in every way. most melodic and catchy, wow. is amazing how just 4 minutes can make so many people happy. but it does. thanks guys. u nailed it!

[@robroberts1473]

Jeez they sound great! 😎😊

[@anthonyrichard461]

Great band and song. Brings back my childhood memories.

[@joes7885]

I remember I was a junior in high school when this came out. What a great band.

[@mikemoore6909]

If there is any song that puts you in a great mood and makes you want to get up and dance, this is it!!

[@christopherchapola6184]

remember meeting Rep John Hall at my job in N Y State thank you for keeping our plant there and not letting them move south you shook my hand and asked how long you been here at the time it was 20 years you walked around with our manager Tom i have been able to retire after 30 years thanks again

[@freedomtrucker2332]

Enjoyed that ..what a great song ..

[@ianh1263]

One of those magic songs and it's hard to pinpoint why. Love every bit of it.

[@adamchaifetz5876]

I had the great pleasure of meeting Larry Hoppen and literally being on the stage when he was performing. He was such a super nice person who was humble and talented beyond belief. Many don't know he wrote "Dancing in the Moonlight" a classic tune, prior to Orleans. RIP Larry.

[@randygates1619]

Orleans drummer Wells Kelly's brother Sherman wrote dancing in the moonlight.

[@randygates1619]

Dancing In The Moonlight--- King Harvest, written by Sherman Kelly, Wells brother.

[@davidallen9538]

This was my favorite song. This was a fantastic band and I can’t tell you how many times I played this song over and over. Congratulations to members past and present.

[@danielcook5277]

God Bless Larry! I wear your name on my Awareness shirt every time I walk. So many great nights at the Joyous Lake hearing your voice and the rest of the guys. Peace in Heaven.

[@starpawsy]

Still one of the best songs from the mid 70s, nearly 50 years laer.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

I saw the original line -up twice in the 70's and they were so great! Super songs, harmonies and guitar licks! Met John here in Poughkeepsie when he was running for office. We had a quick chat about his old band Kangaroo. Nice guy!

[@davidcowger1903]

Most members were from upstate NY I have family in Elmira NY GREAT LIVE

[@donupton7374]

I loved this song in 1980 and I still love it today

[@RFToob]

Wow they sound great here. Their harmonies are really amazing. A perfect pop song. Thx.

[@lockedin60]

It was a joy to see Larry having so much fun. A very talented musician and singer. But the laughter did end. We still have great clips like this to show us what it was like.

[@johnplayerstandard12]

Was 18.. So good to hear it again.. Thanks !

[@ronniek7748]

Makes me shiver....so good....so many memories.....

[@ChirsPbacon301]

The 70’s still the one ☝️ in the greatest music of all time those were the days…. FYi I never saw the 70’s but you can’t beat the music .

[@Theearthtraveler]

Great sound!!

[@michaelallison1255]

wore this album out-WOW!

[@markwilliams3174]

Such a brilliantly crafted song, even more poignant in late middle-age that your lover is "Still the One".

[@GeraldineAguirre-z9y]

i do apologize, as my wife overrides my address; but just the same, the song and the Orleans were things i never forget till this day of my life. was surprised to see you people are still grooving and u're still fun to watch, as i reminisced from the old......

[@Loehrrep]

Nothing but respect for these guys!