REO Speedwagon - Time for Me to Fly | REACTION

[@melaniering6502]

Trust me guys, They didn't need a TV series to make a "Come Back", They never went away.

[@broodhunter21]

Nothing gets you over heartbreak like writing a song about it, and making a literal shit ton of money over it.

[@JohnGunn-o6l]

Gary Richraft flying turkey trot live REO Speed wagon guitar solo best ever wow early 70s

[@wendytruex3919]

Roll with the Changes is a great REO song.

[@jwine4145]

Awesome song

[@jwine4145]

Yep!😎😳

[@manuelester7420]

Definitely Yes!😎😃😍

[@kentnottingham9635]

They are SO GOOD in concert! I’ve seen them numerous times and Kevin has a way with the crowd! Great storyteller on and off stage! They can make you cry in one song and rip your face off the next!

[@Laurawhite-x9x]

Sounds just as good now as they were then

[@leonardshevlin7260]

I played the hell out of that LP.

[@aliciasaracino1233]

We were spoiled, growing up with this music and talent…love your deep and intelligent reactions to this amazing music of this decade..

[@terryemery4348]

REO stands for Ransom Eli Olds, founder of the Oldsmobile. The band was named after the REO Speed Wagon, an early truck from the REO Motor Car Company. As others stated, credit must be given to the great Gary Richrath.

[@snave59]

Interesting.I never knew how they came up with that name.

[@Teflon0335]

Ransom was the grandfather of my grandfather Arthur Olds who was my mom's dad.

[@barbarapacker5722]

Okay, y'all need to react to "Tough Guy." I was surprised I couldn't find too many react to this song while they are reacting to REO Speedwagon.

[@Mike990920]

I love this band and totally love this song!! And the beauty is that for a group of really old guys, they totally replicate the sound and energy live! ☮️💕💕

[@robinlowe2329]

Roll with the Changes. Total 🔥

[@pennyanderson4330]

We were blessed in the 70s and 80’s with great music. You should check out more REO and then some Bob Seger-Turn the Page is a good start.

[@bostonvair]

If any of you guys are old enough to remember the Oldsmobile brand of car, REO was the initials of the founder of the Oldsmobile company (Ransom E. Olds). REO was a light truck company founded by the same dude, and the REO Speedwagon was a model of a light truck by the REO company from the early 20th century. I love old-school REO from the first Kevin Cronin album (REO TWO) from 1972 through this album. Great stuffl. Not as big a fan of their later stuff from the 1980s that was more pop. However from their huge 1980 album "High Infidelity" that sort of broke them through into the mainstream, I do love the last song that never got any airplay "Wish You Were There." Some other old school REO: Roll With the Changes (from this same album) Golden Country (a scathing political song, rare from REO) Being Kind Can Hurt Someone Sometimes.

[@marrkhicks]

Absolutely classic rock

[@pattydemesa4926]

I see them every year

[@lokisan100]

Riding the storm out -REO Speedwagon!

[@jeffclendenin6770]

I have seen them 5 times from 1980 to 2019 lol

[@markdraine3571]

The really main guy that did pass on ,Gary Richrath, was a phenomenal guitarist..Founding member , must be mentioned. Check out performance of "Ridin the Storm Out" on Midnite Special.

[@Jessica_Roth]

In one poll, Gary is rated as the 2nd-most underrated guitarist of all time. (Mark Knopfler is #1.) Absolutely brilliant. Whereas Dave Amato is no more than adequate. I should also point out that the drummer you admire is co-founder Allen Gratzer; Bryan Hitt didn't join until 1987. The current lineup (Cronin/Doughty/Hall/Hitt/Amato) has been together since '89 and gets points for durability ("After 31 years in the group, Dave is still the new guy", as Kevin said last year), but the key lineup is from the 1970s, Cronin/Richrath/Doughty/Gratzer and first Gregg Philbin and then Hall on bass.

[@richardcranium5048]

RIP Gary

[@richardcranium5048]

Wild Turkey Trot

[@Dorishall225]

​@@Jessica_Roth I seen Reo 30 times.over 40 plus years and Dave Amato is a hell of a guitar play.no on can fill richraths shoes but to say D.A.is Adequate??? when is the last reo show you've been to if ever!!?

[@mljrotag6343]

Exactly...he is a HUGE part of what made their sound.

[@edwinfrydendall-cn8qb]

Ransom E. Olds Founder of the Oldsmobile auto company. One of their trucks was called "Speedwagon".

[@AJ-ln4sm]

That harmony part gives me chills every time!

[@joaquinfigueroa3640]

Gary Richrath was the lead guitarist for all their hit years. He wrote Take It On The Run, Ridin' The Storm Out, Golden Country, and so many more. Frankly, there's no REO without Gary. The current guitarist is filling in his shoes, and the whole band have benefited from Gary, and the resurgence of Classic Rock in tv shows and movies. Richrath was the Rocking powerhouse of the band. RIP.

[@Elfsthirdnut]

The middle guys arrrgggg is the same reaction I had too 😂😂

[@tjtampa214]

I love REO Speedwagon. 💜 I rem when they came on the scene. There were so many new bands and they just kept coming, it was unbelievable.

[@Lori-xt2lf]

Oh God the memories. xxxooo

[@snave59]

IMO,Time for me to fly is the best REO Speedwagon song.

[@hereforit170]

@@snave59 that’s fair if it’s the only song you heard

[@jwine4145]

These guys rocked in the 70s. They went the ballad route in the 80s

[@dennishitchcock560]

I was stationed in Korea the first time hearing this song. It was the anthem for all of us soldiers rotating back to the States on that big beautiful bird taking us home. That was 42 years ago and it feels like yesterday.

[@josephpertee6358]

Reo speedwagon is a fire engine

[@beauqc5587]

When I was a teenager, REO Speedwagon put out an amazing album called "Hi Infidelity". A GREAT album. Songs like "Don't Let Him Go", "Keep On Loving You" and "Take it on the Run" were the big hits. Give them a listen. Same lead singer as this. Great memories for me. Great review, Boys. LOVE your channel. :)

[@ms.beatle248]

Loved REO

[@amibowman7833]

Take It On The Run is awesome too.

[@saveriosalemme5366]

I’m 58 years old and I got teary eyed.

[@alisonmontana8895]

"This man's been abused!" LOL, I love you guys, always fun to watch.

[@npkrn6764]

One of those songs that make other drivers on the road laugh at me 😂 if it comes on - I'm singing at the top of my lungs! 🔥 Great sing- along and everyone can relate.

[@premierfantasyfootballleag6924]

Gary Richrath... Incredible, absolutely incredible guitarist... Never was the same after losing him in 88

[@lokisan100]

Roll with the changes! REO Speedwagon.

[@mike4652]

Ransom E. Olds (REO) could be considered the father of automotive claiming to have built the first automobile with a steam engine in 1894, then a gas powered one in 1896, this would credit Lansing, not Detroit, as the birth place of automotive. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REO_Speed_Wagon

[@Michigan_farmboy]

This is the same Olds as Oldsmobile. R.E.O. was the truck division.

[@scottcummins1560]

NO ONE writes lyrics, sings songs or makes music like they did when I was growing up! the 70's was the BEST!!

[@marlonreyno4377]

One of america's greatest rock n roll band who ignore by JOKE N ROLL HALL OF FAME

[@texarcana2450]

Yeah and so are Styx overlooked also lol

[@bobbyweber2011]

REO Speedwagon we're turn of the century fire pump wagons

[@SusanGarrett-xt8uh]

Everything on you can tune a piano but you can't tune a fish is great. Love them ❤

[@michaelconnolly7681]

Wow. Excellent song. I'm always introduced to new songs on your channel. Your videos are amazing.

[@thequieterubcomethemoreuhe1198]

Back On The Road Again - R.E.O. Speedwagon Enough said.

[@jimmypadgett1106]

One of the greatest bands and they have stood the test of time. If young guys like urselves are likeing this music ur special I lived each of their hits still living them today

[@tommythompson9565]

"It's just a good song." Plain and simple. This song always gave me the chills as it builds and builds up to the powerful ending. As a teen in the 70's, and even a little bit today. Another great reaction, guys.

[@BillyEddie1]

Welcome to the club millennials. Do a deep dive on REO. You’ll love it.

[@mikemarcotte5962]

It sounds so happy because the decision's been made and he's finally free.

[@johnjara3296]

Thank god I saw them twice, one with Gary, one last year without. Always the best music. Full sound without spaces. Like they said every song is a journey

[@SWLinPHX]

This and "Roll With The Changes" were their first two huge hits that put them on the map -- "Ridin' The Storm Out" too was a hit. Then they exploded with their classic 1981 album Hi Infidelity.

[@bobthebear1246]

I'm sure you know by now and for the future that there can be no real discussion of REO Speedwagon without the late great guitarist Gary Richrath, whom - when he was in his prime - there were very few American guitarists who could touch him. That guy was an absolute madman on lead and rhythm guitar. I would even say he is probably the greatest Midwestern guitarist of all-time.

[@scott_celt]

Their music is the sound track of my life. Incredible band. if you want fire check out Roll With The Changes from the same album. Keyboard and guitar fire.

[@danjmcs]

Such a great song... I've seen REO live a number of times and one show Kevin did an acoustic set by himself while the rest of the band took a break. He sat on a stool and played/sang this solo, just amazing. Gary Richrath was such an underrated guitar player.

[@rogerparris1782]

One of the best bands of the 70s

[@Rebel9668]

An REO Speedwagon was a heavy duty truck in the early 20th century that was also fast, relatively speaking for its time, often used as a fire truck. The band formed in 1967 in Champaign, IL. They have a lot of great tunes. They started off as hard rock and around the early 80's became more of a ballad/arena rock type of sounding band.

[@cindyphifer970]

Take it on the run is my favorite by them

[@davidlincoln78240]

the first song I heard from them that hooked me was Golden Country

[@Thresholdmoment]

It's really great to see you kids getting into and analysing the song and the lyrics.. You guys can feel it and back then we could too. Growing up in the 70s was a magical time and the music exemplified and magnified that magic.

[@paulstewart6203]

Gary Richrath played most all of the signature lead guitar parts on their hits.

[@scott_celt]

Ransom Eli Olds the founder of the REO motor company. Made a high power truck in 1911 that was the first high powered vehicle that could carry heavy loads called the Speedwagon. It was used a fire truck and other heavy duty jobs. The founder of the band Neal Doughty. (keyboardist) was taking a history of engineering class at the University of Illinois and was looking for a name for his newly formed band and the first day of class the instructor wrote REO SPEEDWAGON on the balckboard and Neal decided it was the perfect name for his band. The used Ramson Eli Olds intials and formed R.E.O Speedwagon. in 1968 the band still tours every year (except this year of course)

[@TimSmith-uc4pk]

Rock In Peace Gary Ritchrath.

[@Trix897]

Champaign, Illinois is where I grew up, so thanks to the shout out to my home town! One of my friends went to high school with Bruce Hall, who was actually from Champaign.😊 Greetings from Seattle these days. 🙂

[@leonardshevlin7260]

I worked with Kevin Cronin's cousin at the Chicago Board of Trade. Nice guy who dressed in the popular preppy style (very un-Rock&Roll).

[@alanfeldstein9761]

I didn't think you guys would do this song. Great choice!

[@michaelignatowicz9470]

Such an awesome song 🎵

[@joemachine4714]

"Ridin' The Storm Out" (Live) and "Roll With The Changes" are bangers that should be next, before moving to the 80s

[@LeonardSalas-c9h]

Back on the road again by REO Speedwagon

[@angelajakem366]

Riding the Storm Out!

[@213227]

REO my old time fav band. Play Can’t fight this feeling ?

[@KevinBevington]

another good one off the same album "Blazin' Your Own Trail Again". also Gary Richrath (RIP) was a long time guitar player for this band.

[@kentnottingham9635]

WAAAAIDAMINUTE, I’m back! You just mentioned “Underrated”. Only to younger generations could this band be underrated. They were ALL OVER the radio, so much, their own songs were fighting with other to get played! PACKED TO THE CEILING concerts where ever they played! Ok, I’m out (again) 🤘😎🤘

[@AlHusker]

I saw them in 1982 in Kansas City Arrowhead stadium. Ted Nugent and John Cougar were there too.

[@glennawhiteman742]

Kevin Cronin and crew is a class act! I've seen them live 4 times! Never disappoints. Cronin is quite the story teller! One tip...If u get a chance to see them live and its at a outdoor venue. Their final song is always "Riding the storm out"Which is a great song! you will need to leave before the song is over....because as the song starts....you're gonna see lightning off in the distance. By the end its a downpour! No joke....it only had to happen to me and my friends ONCE! 2nd time....we ain't falling for this 💩. True story! Every time in Noblesville In.

[@csw166]

Great band the best!

[@paulmoore1063]

golden country

[@JenLoAdaM]

Excellent reaction!

[@markallen4637]

They still tour, usually with groups like STYX, .38 Special or Loverboy.

[@mikewest5796]

I just saw them this past Saturday in Pittsburgh with Styx, Loverboy, and Donnie Iris. All of them rocked.

[@algallego]

The REO Speed Wagon (alternatively Reo Speedwagon) was a light motor truck manufactured by REO Motor Car Company. It is an ancestor of the pickup truck.

[@annrobinson9526]

❤️❤️❤️

[@linkjones4535]

REO Speedwagon touring "You Can Tune A Piano But You Can't Tuna Fish" was my first concert. I had never heard of them prior to that concert. They spoiled me for any other concert I've been to after them. Kevin is the best front man I've ever seen. He had the audience in his hand with his high energy and the way he talked to the audience. The show was general admission so my friends and I made our way to the front of the stage. As high as I was I still remembered several of the songs, especially "Riding The Storm Out" and "157 Riverside Ave." Kevin fucked up his intro dialog on "157" by saying "Smoked some wine and drank a joint" (paraphrasing) He stopped bent over laughing and admitted to his fuck up as he laughed with the audience. BEST PARTY EVER!!!

[@lilpoohbear653]

agreed..I saw them a few times and always a great show,,,real talent...they push ya, they serenade ya and they party with ya!!

[@denomane7962]

I had REO in the cd player in the shop last night , great band

[@محمدعسيري-ف9ص]

You guys are the best im just saying 😂

[@simon2077]

REVIEW their song ROLL WITH THE CHANGES. I know all of you would love that.

[@karenmandeville7116]

Golden Country, Riding The Storm Out

[@RobertWeber-is1ug]

REO is a hand drawn firepump used at the turn of the 19th century

[@esabsablick5492]

ROLL WITH THE CHANGES

[@kimberlyosborne1977]

I have an eagle tattoo from a break up and this song. Great reminder not to live with abuse for me.

[@davidelswick6660]

Great reaction! Great song.

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

The Group had Two members Died, Gary Richrath & Miles Joseph (both Lead Guitarists).

[@tennesseepossumpatrol3528]

R.E.O. Ransom Eli Olds. The guy that started Oldsmobile and Oldsmobile built one of the first firetrucks called the Speedwagon.

[@wild8757]

You guys are doing the lovey songs, check out the hard rock songs by them like “riding the storm out” or “157 Riverside Ave”. or “heavy on your love” or “Golden country”, all awesome tunes by REO Speedwagon!!

[@Kachunk673]

Gary Richard was phenomenal. Check out Flying Turkey Trot. You won't be disappointed

[@lilpoohbear653]

great solo!!!

[@Joseph-v4t7q]

Champaign Illinois😊 the last recorded with another band called Head East in the same studio in Pekin Illinois

[@anthonyv1719]

REO in its heyday was about as cool with teenagers as hanging out with your uncle Leo. You had your goth kids, your metal kids, your rock kids, your funk kids, but NO ONE ever said - "Hey, I'm into REO" (unless of course they were lifting wheat in the Midwest of the good old USA)

[@elma4250]

REO was excellent and this was one of several "Ultimate Breakup Songs," and another one would be Would I Lie To You by the Eurythmics. "Jolly" breakup song??? LMAO!!!!!!!!

[@ChrisTaylor-ef4zn]

Recommend "Golden Country Live version" by REO. One of their more banging tunes

[@megawhitesox0574]

he lead singer wrote this song about his high school girlfriend.

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

The Girl who also was talked about in the Tough Guys?

[@Jessica_Roth]

@@pierceelyhibionada342 Yah, around 2005 Kevin was acting like he had just grown out of the relationship and this was a wistful farewell… …but you can tell how hurt he is, and he couldn't even write the song until he was out of the state of Illinois (wrote it on the 1973 trip to Colorado where Gary wrote "Riding the Storm Out") and then he didn't finish it until five years later. after he'd been fired and rehired and gotten distance on the whole issue. (And by then, he'd gotten together with his future wife, whom he'd wanted for years, as detailed in "Roll with the Changes".)

[@bwilliams463]

I sang this for karaoke, one night. Damn near killed a guy in the front row.

[@Laurawhite-x9x]

The Era of mix tapes

[@2ndBallScratchGolfer]

This guy on the right reminds me of one of my ol life long friends and he’s fkin hilarious

[@jlmso11568]

And I understand their greatest hit (included in their top selling album) is about the singer's cheating wife. Alan Gratzer on drums. Love his drumming, his fills enrich the songs.