Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song) REACTION! I didn't know

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Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song) REACTION! I didn't know
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[@MelsHobbyCorner]

All of us elder Gen X folks out here thinking, "just wait" as you were reacting to the earlier parts of the song. 🤣🤣🤣

[@RopeResQ46]

Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking. I also find this song both sad and happy at the same time. The thought that they were so unhappy that they needed to seek companionship elsewhere is sad to me, however because they were able to reconnect it's ultimately happy and I hope it helps with their communication with each other. I shake my head at the thoughts though as it's just a song, not real people, but that's where my mind goes.

[@mlbw1966]

Exactly

[@megnotmegan1966]

Yep

[@kimzwolinski9919]

👍😂

[@MotoNomad350]

💯

[@murrayspiffy2815]

This song is a good example of why reaction channels work. WE KNEW - but you didn't know - that this song had a sweet happy ending.

[@GraniteOwlBear]

It has a happy ending, and also years of couples counseling to follow. They have both established that they will cheat on each other after all.

[@orangeandblackattack]

his face made laugh..we knew, he didnt. awesome!

[@l-bird]

Priceless!

[@OgreProgrammer]

​@@GraniteOwlBear Maybe? They might not have had a real commitment, just a casual relationship that became routine with no side relationships. People didn't talk about "Friends With Benefits" back then, but the idea certainly existed.

[@rubyslippers8215]

Naw...they didn't need counseling, never cheated on each other, and lived happily ever after. How do I know this? Because, to my knowledge, it's a fictional song and imaginary people always get happy endings when it's left up to me to predict the future! lol

[@secretstacker5097]

I love it when people hear the last verse for the first time.

[@IggyStardust1967]

I just kept saying at every pause.... "Waaaaaaaaaaaait for it......"

[@Jude_196]

ME, TOO!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@madewithloveandbutter5598]

Exactly!

[@loristone9242]

So satisfying and I sit there and grin like an idiot.

[@midnightrider1100]

I always liked the song but didn't listen to every word until about a year ago and I couldn't believe I missed the whole point of the song.

[@kathyr2792]

The look on your face when you figured out who she was.... PRICELESS!!!!

[@jamesstrickland517]

The look on your face was just great.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Right!!! Never seen his eyes get so huge 😳

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

I learned everything I know about dancing from this guy.

[@kmach1000]

😂😂😂

[@Jude_196]

🤣🤣🤣💃🕺💃🕺

[@shelbyonehalf]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kylesummers1565]

Lol, Almost made me spit my first sip of a brew!

[@Instantphojo]

LOL!!!!😂 😂😂😂😂

[@RonaldResuello-gf6yz]

That's Rupert, a vocalist songwriter who happens to be an award winning dramatist and author.

[@brandonjones1349]

The AH HA moment was precious to behold peg. Bwahaha 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@Nastyn1nja808]

one of the reasons we all addicted to Reactions!!!!

[@beverlyrussell8034]

I laughed out loud!

[@memphisrogues]

"Unibomber of Cheating!" Best line.

[@Acain35]

“THIS DUDE A PROFESSIONAL CHEATER AND JUST PUT IT ON WAX” cracked me tf up 🤣 love ya BP

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

Well, that WAS the intention!

[@briancasey3421]

everyone overlooks that HER add was there first for him to find....

[@John_Locke_108]

​@@briancasey3421Exactly. Who knows how many one night stands she had before she answered his ad. Lol.

[@tjsongman]

I was DIEING every time you stopped and tried to break it down! 😂 I was just like wait for it...wait for it...LMAO! Your reaction when the script was flipped...priceless! 😝

[@kenneth2875]

This song set a record. It was the last #1 song of 1979 and the first #1 song of 1980. So it was #1 in 2 decades

[@mitzifrancis9843]

Barry Manilow's COPACABANA is the perfect follow-up 🥰

[@highpath4776]

Kate Bush Baboshka

[@RENfan1265]

absolutlly!!!!

[@sylvanaire]

Yes! I was coming into the comments to make the same suggestion. The stories in the 2 songs are totally different & yet they seem like a perfect pair. 😊

[@mitzifrancis9843]

@@sylvanaire That's so funny. I wasn't sure why Copacabana immediately came to mind but it's reassuring to know there must be some connection we recognize 😉

[@proudmoon3]

Another cliffhanger...

[@allenruss2976]

Bwahahaha. There it is, the reveal. Worth the wait. Bwahahaha. First reviewer who didn't get mad and shut down over the song. You actually saw the beautiful irony

[@thomasporrovecchio2600]

this starts off so sleazy and turns out wholesome and sweet. classic.

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

Well, they were both seeking to cheat on each other. At least they both realized that they were each other's special person. I'd say the real message is to keep on growing together and discovering new things about each other.

[@LillyMarz777]

It does not turn out sweet and wholesome. That couple had serious problems.

[@AJ_Flanagan]

But does it though?

[@floyd2222]

We are old buggers who heard this song first time around - no WAY this would have been a big-assed radio in hit in 1979 if it did not have this ending! ;-) Those of you commenting on here that these people have a f*cked up relationship, etc -- look in the mirror. Most of us are always hiding something from everyone, even our partners. Get real, people do their best but they have their secrets. Paying down a mortgage, doing the 9-5, raising kids.... it is all hard, most of the time. People loved this song, because they saw themselves in the story, and the ending was, basically there is a point to "us", and what they would probably want for themselves, maybe....?

[@John_Locke_108]

😂😂😂 Wholesome?? The lady was already cheating and he was just about to start. Even when I was a kid I understood how dark the song was.

[@sundayze]

Was laughing, waiting for the last verse. Your face was hysterical!

[@tangerine4665]

I love this song. I love the sound of it, it’s so relaxing, but it’s also funny and deep at the same time. He’s pointing out that we sometimes take our spouses for granted and that if we look closer we can find that flame again.

[@Bryan_Master_Blaster]

My wife and I chuckle whenever we hear this song. The way the pair of lovers in this song have a laugh ("You were going to cheat on me? I was going to cheat on you! How charming! Hahahahahaha!").

[@RENfan1265]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@slchance8839]

ikr! that's the real kicker for me. What "a comical and hilarious misunderstanding is infidelity!"

[@BeachyBran]

This is my favorite reaction so far!

[@DavidOlszkoJr]

That was the greatest reaction I have ever seen. His face was priceless during the song at every turn. The singer is corny!! Then it came full circle and it all made sense. In can tell Pegasus actually appreciated it.

[@dogsoldiertoo1099]

This is song shows why it's so important to honestly communicate in a relationship.

[@xaemosxone]

The song is actually about COMMUNICATION, he is saying if you take the time to communicate with your partner you will always have a better relationship.

[@thomass5169]

There are so many great songs. BP, it is fun to watch you work through what is new to you.

[@yankeesmegw]

This was the coolest thing to watch bc you can only get surprised by the lyrics once. And watching you be shocked was amazing!!!

[@pagemeredith4532]

Your response was hilarious! I laughed so hard! 🤣 😂😂😂😂

[@shanegooding4839]

The Dahmer/Koresh/Dexter/Unabomber comparison!😂 Followed by BP's face to the last verse made it worth seeing!😂

[@suicyco4life666]

Rupert actually looks alot like Democrat Don.

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

@@suicyco4life666 I hope Don changes his name, I wouldn't such a silly name attached to my name.

[@samueltabo3390]

My first impression of Rupert Holmes looked like my biology teacher

[@p.j.morris]

Rupert is awesome love his songs. lol Rupert gotcha you didn't see that coming did you????

[@debbers]

How's that new "Brightly" baby of yours? The unibomber of cheating! That was classic! Your look was priceless when it got to the end! Loved, loved, loved your reaction!

[@steveullrich7737]

Your reaction was priceless when you got the full meaning. Just shows that don't judge a song's meaning till the end.

[@karenbliss8719]

The look on your face when you realized they were meeting each other…PRICELESS!!😂

[@kellykeegan3569]

Best reaction ever!!! I was just WAITING for the last verse! Hahahahahahah @blackpegasus you were cracking me up!

[@librarylady13]

I love the shocked look on your face. I knew it was coming.

[@kathleenswift7979]

He was born here in Cheshire in England, a village called Nantwich, where they have a Pina Colada day every summer, he showed up there a couple of years ago and sung it for the locals, who were all drinking Pina Coladas obviously 😁

[@michellebaldwin6388]

Wow, I didn’t know that. I don’t live too far (Wigan). When’s the next Pina Colada day? 🍍

[@GT-mq1dx]

I don’t drink anymore but if I just happened to be in that part of England on that day, I’d definitely be buying some piña coladas.

[@user-cm5np2ge2y]

It's actually northwich not Nantwich

[@kathleenswift7979]

@@user-cm5np2ge2y I always get them muddles up, then when someone mentions Middlewich as well, I'm even more confused🤣

[@sddRd68]

Everyone was laughing and waiting for him to recognize his own lovely lady and doubling up laughing in anticipation. I absolutely love this song. It’s about how every relationship eventually starts to get stale if you’re not careful. The answer is never in stepping outside of your relationship but it is about stepping outside of your routine and making things fresh again. I hope and pray that you and your wife keep it fresh for ever and for always amen.

[@Roberto_79]

This is why I love reactions… And yours is fantastic. It's a great track when you get the chance to listen to the lyrics.

[@terra274]

The message of this song is communication...They both love the same things but didn't even realise it

[@k17reactions]

This song is just like a great thriller where you think you have the movie plot figured out only to be proven totally wrong at the end!

[@cherylbrowning3303]

Nailed it 🔨

[@k17reactions]

@@cherylbrowning3303 Thank you very much. And if you like thrillers, if you haven’t already seen it, watch “Hypnotic” with Ben Affleck. I’m not a Big Ben Affleck fan but I’d watch that movie over & over. I would’ve bet that I had that movie figured out 5 or 6 times only to find out I was wrong every time!

[@crss29]

Everyone has heard this song. And most think it's a cheesy vacation track with a good hook. But those of us who have LISTENED to it know its true GENIUS. Love it! One of my favorite songs.

[@philipem1000]

Yes it's always fun to see people really listen for the first time.

[@rubyslippers8215]

I remembered the song playing on the radio from back in the day...but only the tune and the Pina Colada "hook" line. Like BP, my mouth hit the floor when I LISTENED to the lyrics and the true story unfolded. Wow...the guy was an amazing storyteller... Had me fooled! Loved it!

[@susanrombak7959]

Don’t be dissing on Rupert Holmes, I personally dig his understated teacher/dad vibes 🥰 He has pure musical talent with his career writing for Barbara Streisand and other artists. Not too many people were into Yoga in the 70’s, it was considered for the earthy hippy dippy types ✌🏽 His song, ‘Him’ is another catchy tune.

[@Frostrazor]

You're face was perfect! we all knew....and we knew you didn't know....and we all just sat and waited till the curtain dropped. You did not disappoint.

[@KarlaElaine100]

This is one of those songs that you need to know all of the words to in order to truly appreciate it.

[@mrs.donohue9569]

Love this song. Glad you found it.

[@sandralybrand9425]

The look in your face😂😂 Priceless!😂😂😂❤

[@suepall5425]

Love this song. My husband and I have been married 43 years! We've had our ups and downs, but all these years later, we still love each other, still make each other laugh and still enjoy spending time with each other. It takes commitment to one another and a desire to make it work when you hit those dry spells or face some of life's harsher realities.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Hear hear, been married 24 years together 28. Laugh and spend time together.

[@huchlvr]

Congratulations! 39 years here on June 1. And yes, it's not always easy but there's comfort and love. I don't know whatt I would do if I didn't have hubby all of a sudden. Most of my life has been us together.

[@sandralybrand9425]

I agree 💯! We were also married 43 years before cancer took him. We started out with strikes against us. He'd been married twice before and had 4 children from those marriages I had 1 child and we had 1 together. Dealing with ex wives and bringing the children together, not to mention financials. But we always found humor to get us through and we never gave up. The ex finally quit trying to come between us ( by using the children, which backfired by the way😂) The last 20 years before he passed, every weekend our house was full of children grandchildren and their friends. We were best friends and I sure miss him even after 10 years of his passing. ❤❤

[@astonsfan]

I heard this song a million times and then one day I LISTENED to it......

[@lawrencejones1517]

The hook is awesome on this song! And while you were down on the guy at first, remember that he was responding to HER ad! Love your channel, by the by!

[@BeautifulMeadow164]

Love your reaction! I hope we get to see you show it to your friends. It's so fun knowing that you know what we know while they don't know! 💕

[@chelseahaley8350]

Yes!!!! Another one I can cross off of my list!! I love throwing this one at reactors and watching the realization come across their faces when it finally hits what this song is actually about! The twist at the end gets everyone!! 😆 Love it!!

[@allenruss2976]

My ex hated this song with a passion. For some reason I always had the compulsion to hum it around the house

[@Chamomileable]

believe it or not, this was the LAST Hot 100 number 1 of the 70s.

[@nim4464]

awesome pfp

[@grrrthemad1595]

Possibly the first #1 of the 80's, as well.

[@jakerazmataz852]

It was released in Sept. Not much left of '79. 😁

[@jakerazmataz852]

@@grrrthemad1595 “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes was the number one song at the beginning of 1980. It remained at the top of the charts until January 5, 1980,..."

[@leonardwashington6456]

How apropos

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

My favorite BP reaction EVER

[@richdiddens4059]

The story behind the making of this song is wild. He'd hired a studio and musicians to record another song but one of the studio musicians was so drunk he passed out and the session was scrubbed. In compensation he was offered a shorter slot the next day. But for some reason he couldn't record the same song. So that night he wrote this song but the original hook line was "If you like Humphrey Bogart..." It didn't scan right so he switched it on the fly in mid-recording.

[@susanwilson8995]

I was a teen when this came out and my friends and I thought he looked like your math teacher singing about cheating! 😆

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

I was a pre-teen when it came out. It got a lot of airplay. But I am thinking more like a history teacher.

[@terriertz5134]

A substitute teacher.

[@seanmonetathchi1060]

BP: 🎶👀😱🤯🤦‍♀ Me: 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤩

[@BattleManiac7]

My fav part of this perfomance is look at him, he's having SO MUCH fun. I feel like he's telling a funny story to his kids or similar family, a "and this is how mom and I learned to have fun together and relit the fire of our relationship" story that they want you to learn from and laugh at.

[@traumasurg2827]

Absolutely the best reaction to this song I have ever seen!!!!! great job brother

[@josmith4173]

Love this - was waiting for your reaction at the twist - but he does look like a maths teacher! 😂

[@LindaEll]

Fun fact: in the years after this song, Rupert Holmes has success writing for Broadway musicals. He lives in the Hudson Valley.

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

Yep, won two Tonys for the 1986 musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Had a very varied career.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This waz huge in 1979 the last number1 in song in the 70s

[@NoCanDu]

I’ve seen interviews with him. He’s so fascinating and hilarious! ❤

[@phillyphan1225]

My niece went to one of the Caribbean islands (don’t remember which one since this was about 20/ 25 years ago) with a friend she met in school-the classmate was house sitting and was told she could go with a guest. Anyway, when she came back a month later she said the house belonged to a guy she never heard of who sang a song called Escape but she forgot his name. I said Rupert Holmes!! She was shocked and asked how I knew..they were there she whole month and didn’t put it together. They both knew the song but never as anything but the Pina Colada song.

[@traceythompson1092]

​@@JeffreyTheTaylorI was in the Mystery of Edwin Drood in High School....great times!

[@patsyenochs7256]

Love this song, and i enjoy you. I am 74 years old and lived in 60s and 70s, a great era for anyone. I do like some hip hop and rap, the best part is the beat. I love that you are patrotic and most of the time i agree with your reactions to the videos. Take care of the wife and girls. God bless

[@debbers]

I loved your little wink at the end!

[@robstyles8535]

When you both try to cheat and still end up together. Thats how you know you’re truly meant to be.

[@rhondaburkhardt8431]

Love it when people finally HEAR IT! 😂 Thanks, best reaction ever!

[@brena4856]

Love your reaction. Good for Rupert and his lady.

[@meganmiller8232]

I SO LOVE WHEN A SONG LIKE THIS SURPRISES YOU!!!! LLLOOOVVVEEE YOUR RECTION!!! Take good care man...hope allis well with your wife and the baby!!!! Peace out my friend!!! big HUGZZZZ

[@christinalehman8862]

classic.. just timeless and classic...

[@docdurdin]

I still just love watching your reactions. Catching up on worlds you never knew existed.

[@cdpwillprevail1]

Your face said it all. Blew you away. That was 100% as real as I ever saw your reaction. Thanks for that. 💯

[@kimberlymendoza3346]

I love your reactions! They are so genuine (and sometimes hysterical). You have such appreciation for artists that's enjoyable to watch.

[@Mancjorot]

🤣🤣I was waiting for your reaction to the verse where his wife comes in and you didn't disappoint😮.🤣🤣

[@cindywagner4623]

Remember SHE was sleeping, HE was reading the personal ads. It was HER ad.

[@RollingRaider]

Exactly! I think it takes a second listen to put that whole picture into focus. He was just reading the paper and happen to look at the Personal Column and loved the ad so he replied to her! Love it!

[@jasonmgomez]

she was the original creeper. LMAO. never realized this.

[@bonniepalmer5286]

LOL I had to go back and watch your reaction 3 times. It was great! 😁

[@memoo6163]

the look on your face was priceless!!!!! hahahaha

[@shadow1674]

LOL now you got to do the streak

[@sherricallahan2539]

This song points out how important communication is in a relationship.

[@rodb9275]

I think this is my favorite reaction to this song. Seriously.

[@lizreynolds4554]

Great song, Great Ending 😊 people are always AMAZED!❤😊 YOUR FACE, when she was there! PRICELESS! PERFECTION! (She was looking too!) Makes one want to find out what their partner likes, NOW! Maybe changes need to be made! I loved your reaction.❤😂🎉

[@toddylu6869]

Terrific reaction!! We older folks love love love this one. You can sing to it because you know all the words!!!

[@BellsWatson]

Wait for it...wait for it ... wait for it...BAM! Watching your reaction was worth it. As others mentioned we knew the twist.

[@ChristineVella-uq7nl]

Love love love love this song 👏👏👏👏😏😏😏😏

[@richardpedrazine731]

That was a great reaction, loved the look on your face when you realized...fantastic

[@amelias.2509]

I think if the song did not have a happy ending it would not have become such a classic, gigantic hit. And funnily, Rupert gives Dahmer vibes at first, but by the end...he's adorable!!! Lol Love your channel, ❤ to the new baby.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Rupert Holmes. Fun happy 😊 song 🎵. Definitely 👍 in yacht rock 🎸. He wrote a song for the Tongan 🇹🇴 American group in 1985. Suggested video 📹: The Jets perform You Got It All.

[@Leks3777]

I think this is one of my favorite reactions of yours! The SURPRISE on your face!

[@cindyerrington7099]

Hahaha!!! I loved your face!!

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

Rupert Holmes is no stranger to writing songs that generate attention. He wrote and played piano on one of the most infamous pop songs to become an international hit. "Timothy" by "The Buoys", released in 1970. You should listen to it on- or off-air. Can't lie, it would be fun to see you react to it and try to decipher why it was so controversial.... 😊

[@berniewatts5028]

Spontaneous is working, I’m loving it. ❤️❤️❤️👵🏼 Gmaw

[@daveking9393]

That was so enjoyable. I always watch yours till the end. Actually I respect all reactors and watch their stuff to the end but this was great. We all knew what was coming. Just waiting for you to realize. Thanks for doing such a great job and for sharing

[@mastertoymaker5249]

I teared up at you hitting that realization! I felt this song like I heard it for the first time. Love your reactions ❤

[@gwydion56]

As others have said, I was so happy to see you react to this song, and it did not disappoint. You love the songs that tell a story, and this one is priceless. Rupert did not waste a syllable in this one, and that plot twist is unforgettable once you hear it.

[@KRAMPUS_420]

This used to be one of my go to karaoke songs. Love it.

[@seanroberts4011]

Oooh, karaoke songs. Can't say this was one of mine; I'm more of a 'Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)' by Looking Glass guy.

[@mariaburge1853]

I was waiting to see how you reacted to the ending. I loved it

[@jcnunny]

360 is the perfect analogy. Came full circle!

[@ShaunComnerley-zi3xr]

That's why it was the biggest song as it was

[@angelaward7624]

Your facial expressions 😂😂😂 I’m dead! 💀😂😂

[@UberDurable]

Amazing and memorable song!

[@85Steeler]

I had the best laugh watching your facial expressions on the song.....lol...thanks

[@lingoman1]

Great example of what happens when you get ahead of the lyrics and say things that suddenly blow up in your face. Live and learn.

[@dragonwood4562]

This song does a wonderful job of pointing out the importance of good communication in a relationship.

[@ellenstrack6274]

Love your reactions...I keep coming back for more...

[@hillbillyatheart7686]

Got tears running down my face.

[@tigerpinky]

oh your face!!!! Love that