Reminiscing - Little River Band | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@septictopix4797]

"That's the way it began, we were hand in hand Glenn Miller's band was better than before... " That line refers to Glenn Miller, not Steve Miller. The Glenn Miller orchestra was a big band from the 40s, and you can tell by the orchestration that immediately followed that line, which "Miller" they were talking about. So obviously, this is an older couple reminiscing the old days.

[@brianevenson9655]

Spot on!! Maybe they should do a Glenn Miller tune, eh?

[@courtneywallace871]

How stupid! I always thought the lyrics were Bette Middler’s band. 🤣

[@septictopix4797]

@@brianevenson9655 absolutely! And “moonlight serenade” would be the one to do. ( that’s probably the tune they were dancing to)

[@djfrank68]

I thought the lyrics said "Glen Miller's bamd..."

[@NoCanDu]

And “That (Cole) Porter tune *Night and Day…*” is another older reference.

[@evek2501]

This song is a lazy, rainy Sunday afternoon in fall. You've time travelled back to the 70s. No cell phones. No emails. You're at home, just opened a bottle of wine, the smell of cooking wafting in the air while you and your partner dance in the middle of the living room in your slippers. It doesn't get any better.

[@jorinkema9877]

Perfect description.

[@jillybean3688]

So glad I'm old now. It means that I experienced a much better time in my youth. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

, "Little River Band helped define the easy listening sound of the 70's and 80's. Other his include: "Man On Your Mind", "Cool Change", "Lady", "Lonesome Loser", "Help Is On Its Way", "Take It Easy On Me", "The Other Guy", "The Night Owls", "Happy Anniversary".

[@vickieray]

All of these yes please!! 👆🏼👆🏼

[@Bass_Playa_Two_Point.O]

😊 Absolutely! So many top-notch hits.

[@judyfreeman5625]

We too!

[@daykeyquay1007]

Yes 👍

[@doug_sports_collector]

Need to hit all these songs!

[@andrewfrick5312]

"Steely Dan who isn't jaded". Love it. great description.

[@SEG1200S]

Classic!!!!! Great description!!! 😂

[@blabla48076]

Oh guys, you will absolutely LOVE their epic "It's a Long Way There". 9 minutes of musical brilliance, and it has literally EVERYTHING! Harmonies, guitar solos, rhythm changes...

[@jacobbaker6376]

Seconding It's a Long Way There. It has everything in it and it never gets old.

[@baronofgreymatter14]

3rding It's a long way there!

[@tzzz7]

Never tire of listening to that song. The guitar tone is exquisite and memorably melodic.

[@EMMSpeed]

Totally agree 👍

[@zevongrie1402]

Fourthing that. Just make sure it is the longer version, not the 4 minute version on their Greatest Hits album.

[@gailjohnson5950]

Little River Band is one of the most hidden gems of that era. Night Owls is a banger, Lonesome Loser, Cool Change, Lady, are all great compositions. Great musicians, great harmonies..you can't go wrong!!

[@rickpaul4216]

Glenn Shorrock has one of the smoothest voices in pop music history.

[@timhelgeson7453]

Glenn is the voice of Little River Band!

[@aldon1100]

Agreed. Saw him in a very small club in Canberra a few years ago, amazing voice after all this time.

[@Laura-rm6us]

Little RiverBand deserves more listens. Their sound is deceptively simple but it’s like vanilla ice cream on a hot day. It hits all the right notes. “Optimistic Steely Dan” is a great description!

[@ChristyCaballero-x9d]

Little River Band are underrated! Please do more!!

[@joejohnson1094]

Gotta hit Lonesome Loser next! Quintessential Little River Band.

[@deborahcornell171]

"Cool Change" is my favorite of theirs. It touches the heart & soul for everyone who loves the ocean. Maybe one or both of you feel the pull of the sea. And I bet a lot of my fellow subscribers feel that longing & love the song. Hope you react to it sometime. 💙🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️🧜🐬🐠🦭🐋🪼🦦🌊🩵💙

[@rlwetz4317]

"Take It Easy On Me" and "Lady" are sublime, flawless.

[@jeanniea3437]

My favorite also!

[@lindascott6902]

Yep!

[@californiak2891]

💯

[@bacarty007]

My favorite too

[@sassymess7111]

"And the Porter tunes(night and day) made us dance across the room. It ended all too soon". A reference to Cole Porter. A noted, celebrated composer.

[@chrisdelisle3954]

"Lady." For someone who only knows them for a couple of songs or so, "Lady" is one of those perfect hit songs from the late 70's that my 6 or 7 year old self loved. My attempt-at-being-cool self as a teenager and early 20's "serious music listener" attempted to deny its greatness, but then I just let that stuff go. It's a great song. I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now.

[@reckonedopinions]

YES. Hard yes. One of my favorite songs when I was 9, one of my favorite songs now.

[@andysparks1973]

The bloke who played flugel horn on this track gave me his drum teaching papers , changed my playing completely.

[@JSBIRD69]

I was introduced to Little River Band, the Atlanta Rhythm Section and The Amazing Rhythm Aces within a two week span in the 70's. It was an amazing time to be alive.

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

Ha! Yeah… gotta love a little Champagne Jam!

[@Flowerchick1967-tq1vn]

I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight is my ARS fave!

[@stephenhurwitz8627]

Two of my favorite bands.

[@netgod3com-FUYouTube]

Love ARS, saw the live with a friend just before moving out of town.

[@garybrumley3519]

I guess you know that ARS was started by members of Dennis Yost and the Classics IV from late ‘60’s-early 70’s, who sang ‘Stormy’. ARS, if memory serves, did a remake of it.

[@calgaryjimbo]

I think Little River Band is wildly underrated these days. Such tasty melodies and fantastic musicianship. "Cool Change" is probably my favourite song by them, followed by "Lonesome Loser" and "Take it Easy on Me." Thanks as always for an excellent reaction!

[@gerib4234]

The founder of The Eagles is quoted as saying Little River Band is THE best singing band. "It's A Long Way There" is a MUST! "S" tier" guaranteed ! Although they have many you don't want to miss.❤

[@stefanblue660]

That was THE SONG of them, we loved to dance to that song in the early 80s in a little German town called Unna.

[@floydster23]

It's a Long Way There is the greatest of a long list of great songs.

[@cherylwoodward]

Awesome song!

[@beaudy1012]

The best blues jam song they do.

[@RaynorBear]

Need to check out their debut single from 1976, "It's A Long Way There", a harder rock tune. Be sure to check the album version of the song to get the full instrumentation. While "Reminiscing" is a great, great song, it is probably one of the most "easy listening" type songs they ever did.

[@joehebert789]

That mellow 70's vibe. Sometimes it's exactly what you need.

[@douglasdepirro8364]

Sometimes it's like a healing balm on my soul.

[@nobodyyouknow3017]

My favourite song of all time. Reminds me of when I first met my wife, and was thinking about our future, and looking forward to reminiscing. That's what we do now, 34 years later.

[@rusty9129]

LRB was sometimes referred to as the Eagles of Australia. On this particular song, Frank Sinatra called it "a perfect song" and wanted to record it himself! That's a pretty strong compliment!!

[@kimberlinibambini1968]

Second!! Love the Little RIVER BAND!!Check out their song “Lady.” They are a MAJOR rabbit hole of HITS.

[@ruthzamarripa6058]

Love this song. Favorite part is when he sings “And the Porter tune” and the chorus sings “night and day” because that’s a Cole Porter tune!!! Lady should be the next tune

[@lightningbug276]

I’m glad you said the Porter lyric! I wasn’t sure!

[@stevelafontaine7184]

check out the live version guys,,,better

[@sandrad9695]

The Miller band referred to was probably the Glenn Miller Band. This was in the 70’s, so an older couple reminiscing would have been harkening back to the 1940’s and the Glenn Miller big band music. Plus, right at that moment in the song, there’s a background orchestration which would also give a Glenn Miller vibe. Great song. And the Glenn Miller vibe also rocks. Check out “In the Mood,” his number one hit.

[@brianevenson9655]

Absolutely!!! It will put you in the "Mood"!!!! The question is, will Andy and Alex go that far back in music history to check out the "Big Band Swing" era???

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

I was wondering who else would let them know. Thanks for saving me the time. I about spit out my drink when Alex said "Steve Miller's band."

[@sandrad9695]

@@ArtofFreeSpeech LOL! I do that often listening to these two young men. I tell myself, “They just don’t know.” Lol. And I remember older people saying that to me when I was young. And I just appreciate that they are listening to my generation’s music, some of the greatest music of all times.

[@sandrad9695]

@@brianevenson9655 I as thinking the same thing! Honestly, I’m heading off to work and I think I’m going to have to put on some Glenn Miller.

[@danithompson8743]

​@ArtofFreeSpeech Me too! It is very obviously not "Steve Miller". It gave me a big laugh, to be sure!

[@RichHeimlich]

Little River Band today is the forgotten secret cove of the 70s. Everyone owned their Greatest Hits, but they were here and gone faster than any major band I can think of by comparison. Incredible band.

[@danmayberry1185]

Yes, victims of a crowded era. Pablo Cruise, Heart, Supertramp, Foreigner, Steve Miller .. all chasing non-disco airplay. Then Fleetwood Mac's Rumours left them all chasing their tails.

[@bacarty007]

They still tour. I'll be seeing them again in August in Laughlin NV 😊

[@bobcrockett6016]

⁠@@bacarty007Not the same band. LRB were Australian, there lead singer, Glen Shorrock, stupidly sold the rights to the name.

[@bacarty007]

@@bobcrockett6016 sad to hear! Thanks for letting me know 👍

[@jakem9929]

"Lady" definite banger

[@darrinlindsey]

You two aren't old enough to have had the full experience of music bringing back precious memories. It's an amazing feeling when it happens.

[@tracycampbell3060]

Plus the music today sucks compared to our music

[@garysunshine9643]

It's a pristine song, immaculate lyrics, instruments, lead and backing vocals,nand if it hits you in the feels, it deserves a better rating. S tier

[@paulyjbluey6408]

It’s A Long Way There!!!! It’s one one of the earliest songs and classic!!! It’s an amazing journey!!!!

[@jgsrhythm100]

Best 2 Yacht Rock songs 1) Ozark Mountain Daredevils- Jackie Blue 2) Dobie Gray- Drift Away

[@827dusty]

Man this takes me back to my early 20s in the mid to late 70s. Man we had good music back then, and so damned much of it, we could hardly keep up with it all, seriously, that's not an exaggeration.

[@TheDivayenta]

No lies detected!

[@bigsdavid]

I first heard this song driving to take my future wife on our first date in June 1978, and it stuck with me like glue. It will always remind me of that first date and It truly became our "favorite song", and still is today, when we reminisce about our almost 46 years together. Great to see you guys enjoying it!

[@oboogie2]

Little River Band (one of Australia's best exports) has a whole bunch of hidden gems. They are a great ensemble band and you really can't miss with any of their stuff from the 70s into about 1982. Today's song is one of my top three from them.

[@m.y.o.b.724]

Their album The Net, released in 1983, is still top notch to me. Loved pretty much every song on it when I bought it. John Farnham has some serious pipes.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

​@@m.y.o.b.724Farnham is the goat👍👍 if you haven't heard it, listen to his version of the Beatles song - HELP, LIVE with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Trust me! 😲🤯 ✌️🇦🇺

[@jameswarkentin2798]

LRB is Soft Rock GOLD! "It's a Long Way There" is an almost 9 minute Pop radio hit with harmonies, orchestrations, and guitar solos that any group would envy. You've been sleeping on this group, but everyone has been. You couldn't get away from them in 70's/80's radio.

[@JayyeStone]

"It's a Long Way There" is a banger. Check out the long version

[@williamcalvert4106]

You have to hear LRB's "It's a Long Way There"...the extended version. You'll thank us later.

[@thefoss5387]

My favorite LRB song is the Album Version of It's a Long Way there. (at 8:39, with orchestra)

[@peterborchers410]

An Aussie band with West Coast vibes. Awesome musicianship - and Glenn Shorrocks voice is fire. These guys are among my top ten, no doubt.

[@trishalou592]

This song is about an older couple still together from back in the 40s listening to the Glenn Miller orchestra and Cole Porter tunes. Later in the song he says why are we wasting so much time reminiscing (not a lot of time left). So sweet. So sonically pleasing. You can't go wrong with any of their songs. They are all good.

[@waynepruner2994]

LRB (the original LRB that is) crafted so many amazing songs that were so unique to them...the lyrics, the harmonies and musicianship as good as anyone at the time. It's A Long Way There is epic and rocks more, while Cool Change, Lady, Take It Easy On Me, Lonesome Loser are all great songs among others. The Eagles felt LRB had the best harmonies of any group at the time, so that is quite the compliment

[@horsebydayartbynight]

I forgot how much I love this song. Thanks for the reminder!

[@drewwin794]

Alex your facial expressions had “S” tier written all over.

[@surlechapeau]

A&A, you'd like their "Help Is On The Way" and "Lonesome Loser" !

[@alrivers2297]

Loved this one since I was a little kid in the 70's. It's a Long Way There is a great rocking one of theirs.

[@garywilson5103]

Another great song of theirs...Nights Owls

[@michaelcombs-py6ru]

Hands down, my favorite song from that year

[@tinhutproductions1]

Loved the reaction. It's a long way there.

[@scomti7057]

Amazing voice and beautiful song! Great band!

[@OzStick]

Glad you guys got around to hitting some Little River Band. It's easily forgotten how massively popular they were in the US in the late 70s to early 80s. The next song you listen to of theirs should most definitely be "It's A Long Way There", but is HAS to be the long version!

[@billbrandine5857]

It's at least an A+. I think it's a masterpiece of a song. Everything about it is iconic. I've heard this song about 500 times in my life, and I'm still impressed. When Alex hears it more, he'll get into the song's emotion and concept, as the theme is largely universal for everyone. And we haven't even mentioned how great the band performed the song. That alone is an S. Great reaction guys!

[@rlwetz4317]

It's Sauce. It's the whole spaghetti dish. It's "damn, somethin' smells GOOD!" Sauce. It's "there better be dippin' bread" Sauce.

[@dougdavis8986]

S for sappy!

[@billbrandine5857]

😂Yes. I can see how you'd think that. Especially if you're emotionally an ice cube. 🤣 @@dougdavis8986

[@billbrandine5857]

@@rlwetz4317 yum...now you made me order some penne Bolognese...

[@richsalm7474]

Long Way There is just incredible.If you want Little River Band it is a must listen!

[@colleenmelton6735]

I so glad you guys are hitting this band. They have so many great songs. "Cool Change, Man On Your Mind, Take it Easy On Me, Lonesome Loser, Night Owls". Just to name a few. These guys just had hit after hit. I loved this song when it came out years ago, but it is really special now that my husband and i have been together for 45 years. We will often sit by a fire or walk and reminisce. In this song it was Glenn Miller who was during the Big Band Era. Little known fact. Along with AC/DC and the Bee Gees, the Little River Band was one of the first Australian groups to hit it big in the US, selling over 25 million records and scoring 13 American Top 40 hits. "Reminiscing" was their biggest, reaching #3. As alway fantastic review.

[@kayelle8005]

And I’d add Air Supply to that list

[@mariacavanaugh1010]

Little River Band and 10cc take me back to the '70s so easily...along with Disco, Funk, and Rock the '70s were filled with such amazing music in all genres!

[@tonyfred123]

Long Way There by this group is AWESOME!!! Very underrated group.

[@magicbrownie1357]

The radio killed this song for me when it came out. They played it ENDLESSLY. Nice to hear it fresh now, 40+ years later.

[@bhotchkiss2012]

It's a Long Way There is an amazing track. Its a must listen

[@robbiesanford351]

This band has TONS of GREAT songs! Hit Its A Long Way There, Lonesome Loser, Happy Anniversary, and many more!

[@Music-el7if]

As a SONG, it's not even A. But as an arrangement and a record with superb musicianship and singing, it's easily an A+.

[@hellodenise9612]

I can die today. I have been telling you to listen to LRB for 3 years!!! Thank you so much. I can finally rest! Oh I have another! Alone Again Naturally!!!❤❤❤God love you!!!

[@astroteech]

Oh yes!! I was 19 and my 28 year old Puerto Rican girlfriend from Hawaii turned me on to the Little River Band.They are a critical part of my musical history, and I love them to this day, and I'm 66!

[@scottmarleneking6298]

Cool Change for sure. Lots of bands have songs about how hard the music life is, but this one talks about sailing as the singer's antidote. Beautiful harmonies, great imagery.

[@olddrummerguy]

I’m a hard rock punk guy but this is a favorite.

[@sandrad9695]

This is a perfect example of some of the “pretty” music from the ‘70’s. Best way I can describe it. It’s just pretty music.

[@joeday4293]

"Mellow Gold," as in the title of the "not available in stores, call now, operators are standing by" compilation album from late 80s/early 90s TV. Later borrowed by Beck for the name of his debut album.

[@laurawalkerJD]

@@joeday4293 haha instant flashback to RONCO

[@sandrad9695]

@@laurawalkerJD $19.99?

[@cjprince1]

Ohhhh.....just saw these guys a couple months ago..pure nostalgia..

[@paularietta6744]

I was 22 when this song was first released and was just starting a new relationship. We were together for nearly 5 years but it unfortunately didn't work out. Throughout my life though, every time I hear this song it brings back so many wonderful memories of one of the best times in my life. Thanks so much for reacting to this one.

[@robjohnson5872]

Distinctive, pleasing voice. Great band.

[@chrisostneberg1817]

Great to see young people grooving to this. These guys were hit machines back in the day. From Australia.

[@d.o.m.494]

I was in Little River yesterday. 😁

[@genecase9464]

They were all over both AM and FM radio in the late 70's/early 80's. Just beautiful. Again, music for grown-ups!

[@baileyride]

It’s a Long Way There Is a freaking anthem! It’s got a little of everything in a great way

[@rlwetz4317]

This track is the meat of my PERFECT YACHT ROCK sandwich: "Reminiscing" between "Moonlight Feels Right" and "Strange Way."

[@Flowerchick1967-tq1vn]

Strange Way is fantastic! Love Baby Come Back (Player) and Fool (If You Think It’s Over), Chris Rea, too!

[@kbusby4824]

Throw in a little Gold by John Stewart featuring Stevie Nicks. Maybe that's dessert.

[@rlwetz4317]

@@kbusby4824 Bruh! Wow. Totally forgot that one. I guess I'll see it and raise either Walter Egan's "Magnet & Steel" with Stevie and Lindsey on backing vocals...or, since Boogie Nights resurrected that track, how about Steve Forbert's "Romeo's Tune"?

[@fantasyguru26]

Damn I gotta add "Strange Way" to my Ultimate Yacht Rock playlist. Thanks mate.

[@joeday4293]

Man, that's a tasty sandwich. I'll have mine with a scoop of "How Much I Feel" by Ambrosia on the side, thanks

[@jona7504]

You really need to hear "It's a long way there" one of my all time favorite, great Aussie band

[@stephentaylor6617]

In the 80’s another Australian soft rock group called Air Supply had seven straight top five pop hits. “Lost in Love” “The One You Love” and “Sweet Dreams” are three of these hits.

[@1bigrowdy]

Its a Long Way There is their mist underated song and one of their best...Its different than anything else they did.

[@jimhassler2108]

It’s a long way there is 8 minutes of amazing vocals with a great guitar solo. It’s a must!!!!

[@garywilliam5336]

It's a long way there long version remastered, two thousand twenty two is a must. Its an amazing brilliant composition great guitar powerful harmony and many changes...

[@scottmarleneking6298]

Funny comparison to Steely Dan! The band they referenced was the "Glenn Miller Orchestra", a big band from the late 30's. The lush reeds that follow the line "Glenn Miller's Band was better than before" are a nod to the sound of the group, and the trumpet solo at the end is also somewhat reminiscent. Check the video for "Glenn Miller - In the Mood".

[@itchyandred4131]

A perfectly built song ✌️

[@jimalbrecht8803]

Youguys GOTTA hit IT'S A LONG WAY THERE! Studio long version! It's a KILLER tune in EVERY WAY! LRB BABY! 😂❤

[@payleighsteele1540]

LOVE LRB! They were the first concert I ever went to as a kid (they played with Randy Meisner for his solo tour after leaving the Eagles). ❤️

[@sukebass8502]

So many great songs by these guys. IMO the kings of "Yacht Rock"

[@murrayspiffy2815]

*_It's a Long Way There..._* - I submit as LRB's best song. Killer guitar work.

[@TheFingerFrame]

Such a smooth sound that still holds up today. Great choice.

[@RockyMtnRebecca]

I was so happy to click on YT and see this!! I like "Cool Change" and my fav is "Lady". ♥

[@Wildglennman]

OMG, Little River Band had some fantastic music. I mean like, turn it up, sing along at the top of your lungs, music. Please do more from this amazing band. Happy that someone suggested them. Wish I had thought to a long time ago!

[@jeffbrown4021]

Their signature song and in my opinion the best by far, "It's A Long Way There". rivaling Steely Dan in engineering, vocals, instrumentation and on and on.....Give it a listen!

[@2869may]

"It's a long way there" is their masterpiece..!

[@terrilgeorge7255]

Yes, it is !!

[@larkljc]

This has been a favorite for years. I also love Paradise that they did. And many others.

[@dshingle6]

You guys have hit the mother load with this group. Kind of a smooth Steely Dan beat and that’s every song of theirs. A great Australian band.

[@DreamsSketcher]

Yes!!! Excellent choice! Bangers CAN sound like this! This is a world I want to get lost in. Andy you surprised me with the S ranking! I thought that was Alex’s rating for sure. Awesome. Thank you for the variety guys!

[@steveandme63]

I'd almost forgotten this concert! My bf was unhappy I'd forced him to see TLRB. It was a small venue than we usually attended and definitely not a banger. But they sounded so clean and clear... flawless. Later he admitted it was much better than he'd expected.

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Little River Band has to be the most forgotten/overlooked "classic rock" band today.

[@fleurdelis2976]

I’ve always liked this band but “Cool Change” is my absolute favorite. The song and lyrics are so beautiful. It’s so zen and takes me back to being in my happy place which is by the ocean. I hope you do that song next.

[@scottdebruyn7038]

Little River Band? 'Cool Change' without a doubt! 😍

[@scottboswell6406]

I LOVE THIS SONG!! It's so sweet and old-fashioned in a good way!! Superb lyrics, great vocals, pure romance. I was never a fan of Little River Band before this song, but this song lives in my heart!

[@zevongrie1402]

Others have said this, but I hope that with multiple comments you guys are more likely to see it. You must cover “It’s a Long Way There”. But be sure you get the 9 minute long version vs the 4 minute Greatest Hits version.

[@todvball]

Great use of the word "reminiscing ". S tier all the way. As a kid I recall this was great tune...lyrically too. "We were hand in hand Glenn Miller's band was better than before...." .

[@jimedwards4214]

I remember slow dancing to this song in the high school gym after my much younger girlfriends football team won their game. Not much belly rubbing but I still remember it all with fondness

[@jimedwards4214]

Same here...lronic...still remember that night

[@drabbyvideos]

I marvel at the concept of the song and perfecting the lyrics so they all sound so good to say and hear in your ears, and how clear and fresh the instrumentation. That’s S all day long. I took a random trip once to Charlottesville VA, and as I walked down the main street I heard music, a band playing Little River Band music. I wandered over, and it WAS the LRB! That was nuts hearing them play this song at dusk in the easy wind down of the day, totally a treat. 🍧

[@joefinnegan2408]

Good easy listening band. My fave is: Lady, also : Long Way There, Happy Anniversary Baby, Night Owls. ✌