HIS VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Chris De Burgh - Lady In Red REACTION

[@maineiacial]

Dont pay the ferryman. The really good chris deburgh. A genuine irish success story!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

ooh I 2nd Don't Pay the Ferryman!

[@TheRatsCast]

YES!!!

[@ProfessorMystery77]

I think that’s his best song

[@gooch0607]

It took forever for that video to be released on KZbin. Love it!

[@emmitstewart1921]

Definitely! play Don't Pay The Ferryman. It's the same voice, but the feeling is totally different. Once you hear it, you will never forget it.

[@teethang1]

When I was in high school this was played at every single dance. Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Prom, all of them. And every girl that wore red would feel like this song was playing just for them. I remember at Prom 1995, my date wore a dress, and I whispered to her "the lady in red IS dancing with me...cheek to cheek."

[@scottstewart5784]

well, did it work? don't leave us hanging

[@seandobson6221]

I did the same thing at my senior prom 1995!

[@GNXXRAY]

Sadie Hawkins…you are showing your age… They don’t even have them anymore in my area

[@seandobson6221]

@@GNXXRAY that’s because the whole concept of dances has changed

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

This was always the perfect Prom song. I wonder how many babies were conceived to this song?

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

My husband plays this and we dance wherever we are!! 25 years together and im still amazed by him!!

[@thomasgill2358]

Chris DeBurgh is one of those European artists that were hugely successful everywhere but the USA. He has an unmistakable voice. If you want to hear something more up tempo then you should check out "Don't Pay the Ferryman" and "Ship to Shore". By the way, my wife and I love dancing to this song. We have been married for 46 years.

[@MS-ro9dm]

High on Emotion.

[@robinmaseda339]

Agreed.. also, The Last Time I Cried, Borderline, Fire on the Water. A great artist with a 30 year catalog.

[@gryphon9507]

How about Fatal Hesitation?

[@kevinreilly9482]

He's irish

[@joannecunliffe8067]

I ❤his more recent cover of Turn, Turn, Turn is fabulous (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfSY2iMaa90nKc). I love "Transmission Ends", "The Tower" (makes me cry), "This Silent World", "Flying Home", "Waiting for the Hurricane", "This Waiting Heart" and of course "A Spaceman Came Travelling" (at Christmas). I have played "Where Peaceful Waters Flow" on guitar myself for so many years. I sang it with two lifelong friends as a sort of goodbye just before we all left university - Crusader as well (on 12 string guitar). So many fabulous songs. I love his story songs like "Spanish Train", "Patricia the Stripper" and love the quieter songs like "if you really love her let her go". Can you tell I'm a fan 🥰

[@alakazaam321]

Wow, so popular in the 80s. Everywhere, all the time.

[@DBCuzitis]

This song became ubiquitous at weddings for years (decades) after it came out.

[@janleonard3101]

It was Patch and Kayla's song on Days of Our Lives.

[@konradkanuckle5920]

​@@janleonard3101not general hospital?

[@janleonard3101]

@@konradkanuckle5920 Wikipedia says it was used as the love theme for Luke Spenser in 1982. You have a good memory!

[@konradkanuckle5920]

@@janleonard3101 funny! Thanks....never into soaps but after school, homework and chores....and it was on so I watched. It wasn't too bad!

[@robinmitchell6986]

I remember reading an article back in the day where Chris stated that the song was written for his wife who was wearing red at their anniversary party. Now every single time I hear this song I can't help but get emotional. What a beautiful gift!

[@davexvs]

The real life love story of this song took a hit in the mid-'90s when de Burgh revealed that he had an affair with the 19 year old nanny he employed while his wife was recovering from a horseback riding accident. After some public contrition, with de Burgh saying "I don't want to gamble with my marriage and my family," he and Diane remained together. things are never as they seem {:-) PAV UK

[@Smithpolly]

@@davexvs And there's no Santa Claus or Easter Bunny.

[@konradkanuckle5920]

Yup, at the table watching her dance with someone else and wrote it on a napkin!

[@jerrywalz9056]

"Don't Pay the Ferryman" is a great story song. I've always liked reading the tales of the Greek and Roman myths and this tale of a trip across the river Styx is a banger. It's on my list of songs to exercise to, especially on a power walk.

[@melissakondek6370]

This song was one of my Grandma’s favorites.. she helped raise me. she was so cool.. miss her so much.. thank you for this today ❤️

[@TheNotedHero]

"Don't Pay The Ferryman" is definitely one of his to check out! Yay, so glad you've found Chris De Burgh!

[@patprescott1818]

I just love the way you both have grown oh so very much on the variety of different types of songs you now listen to and appreciate. Here from the beginning and i will not stop watching you make me happy Thank-you 💜🎶🎵✌🇨🇦

[@tomwhortan6148]

He has some fabulous songs, as someone else mentioned "Don't pay the Ferryman" is great and "Borderline" his cold war protest song is hauntingly beautiful and soulful.

[@GWThorley]

Borderline is great but try Spanish Train and other Stories and Just Another Poor Boy

[@2007knightrider]

Also Borderline continues into another song called Say Goodbye To It All, from a later album

[@markharris1125]

I did a little list just now and completely forgot 'Borderline'/'Say Goodbye To It All'. As you say, 'Borderline' is just beautiful and sad; 'Say Goodbye' gives us some hope. I always listen to them together.

[@bernerandgoldenmom7143]

What woman doesn't want to be seen like this by her husband?! This was in honor of Chris De Burgh's wife! So sweet and warm and just so full of love. Really sweeps a girl off her feet. Thanks for your reaction to this truly lovely song. Such a nice walk down Memory Lane. 💕

[@bernerandgoldenmom7143]

@@butterflygad True, he did. But he and his wife reconciled afterward and are still married. This is a love song and honestly, I think their reconciliation proves that. Man is not perfect, but love is.

[@Mattdirk59]

Always thought this tune was classy and suave. A romantic ditty for sure👌

[@chrisbutler5975]

Hidden gem! This is one of those songs that is sentimental to a lot of people. Many memories dancing to this one. Follow up recommendation: Don’t Fear the Ferryman.

[@Jessica_Roth]

Don't PAY the Ferryman, lol. (Although if you stiff him, maybe you SHOULD worry?)

[@mkmstillstackin]

Holly cow! I forgot all about "Don't Pay the Ferryman". Yes!, another DeBurgh great!

[@chrisbutler5975]

@@Jessica_Roth great comment! Love it.

[@ciaranflynn1397]

Dont pay the ferryman meets dont fear the reaper lol

[@indiantinamorals5791]

Great Irish singer

[@michaelbailey6365]

He wrote this after his wife surprised him by coming into a party after him wearing a red dress, the next day he started this song

[@ramondebono6400]

This guy is a master storyteller. All songs mentioned here are great songs, but his absolute masterpiece would be 'Spanish Train'

[@judyduguay8673]

Absolutely and a spaceman came traveling

[@stuartmc6956]

Agreed

[@melissagibson7440]

Another great one is Borderline. An emotional story.

[@geraldarsenault275]

also the crusader is a great story song

[@themcons50]

CRusader is up there!!

[@Mark-zu6oz]

He also sings "A Spaceman Came Traveling" which is a wonderful take on a Christmas song.

[@hectorayala5571]

Beautiful song! Soft voice! Nothing wrong with listening to a soft ballad from time to time!

[@90hatter90]

There’s one video of him recently in his older years with his wife, dressed in red of course, on another stage just to the left of him watching while he sings this song basically to her. This has always been a really great song.

[@ChuckHackney]

What a wonderful 80's tune and a great song to slow dance to......

[@sheilaholmes996]

Such a beautiful, romantic song.

[@christianmattison6096]

One of my all time favorite love songs. So glad you enjoyed it too! :)

[@I.am.Iain-81]

You say 'Chris De Burgh' to anyone over 30yrs old, and this is the song they will reply with..... It's such a beautiful song, and his performance will always touch your soul!!! Great choice today guys ❤

[@markfadness9204]

"The Lady in Red" peaked @ #3 (2 weeks) on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

I wish it was 1987. Need it.

[@DBCuzitis]

CdB!!! Omg! He was the very first musical artist I ever got hooked on as a kid. My first money spent on music. Since then I’ve fallen in luv with so much of his music. As he was my first music artist it’s been my lifelong challenge to collect all his output. Love him and his music. Too many gems. My sister gifted me two tickets for his concert when he came through town so I’m am super grateful that I’ve seen him live now too. At the concert many of the women wore red. When they played this song CdB left the stage and worked his way through the audience singing to as many of the ladies in red as he could. Special memories.

[@DBCuzitis]

What else from them to listen to? Gosh, that is hard to say. This was arguably his biggest hit. His early music was story based and where he made a name for himself at first but it’s hard for me to say what would make a good listen now. Mid 80s he started going for more pop songs and radio friendly stuff (like this). “Don’t Pay the Ferryman” was also pretty big. Or “High on Emotion” too - I remember hearing those songs on the radio a lot back then… Personally I’d suggest “For Rosanna” for RSR to listen to. I think it will be sweet for them and touch them too.

[@katestafford8837]

I am an 80's rocker but I have to admit this is probably one of my all time favorite songs!! Love it!

[@rickashworth7304]

End of June 1977, at the Montreal Forum (17,000 fans)... Chris De Burgh is the opening act of Supertramp! The lights go out! A spotlight shines over a lonely barstool on stage... out walks this guy with a guitar... now I'm thinking "This guy better be good!" Then he starts singing "Spanish Train!!! Wow!!! A love story between artist and city started right there, in front of us!!! I've been asking you guys for a year now to hear "Spanish train" and "Patricia The Stripper"... storytelling at it's best!!

[@BillGraper]

Awesome #3 hit (for 2 weeks) from 1987!

[@MrPolleyr]

This guy is great. He was the opening act for Supertramp, on their first North American tour back in the 1970’s. They started their tour on East coast Canada in Moncton, New Brunswick. That’s where I was introduced to Supertramp and Chris Deburgh….both acts were unforgettable.❤️🇨🇦😎

[@lifewuzonceezr]

Wild did not know that

[@garyfallows1123]

Chris wrote this song for his wife Diane, it was inspired by his memory of the first time he saw her, it was a massive hit in 1986, other great songs by him Don't Pay The Ferryman High On Emotion Ship To Shore Spanish Train Great reaction guys 🇬🇧

[@professorplums722]

Fatal Hesitation off Spark to Flame Album is a great song, so many great songs. The Tower, In a Country Churchyard, and probably my favourite, Where Peaceful Waters Flow.

[@TristanandIsolt]

This is without question one of the best love songs ever.

[@debibailey2968]

This song was HUGE!!! And made even bigger by the soap Days of Our Lives!,! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@markdillenburg8635]

A truly stunning love song for the ages!!

[@shayneerwin2809]

'I've been missing you' is another great Chris de Burgh song

[@suzie4417]

This was a popular song back in the 80’s It was played at dances - usually the last song of the evening! Chris De Berg was such a popular singer, had lots of hits & did many 7:51 concerts💗🎶

[@DG2244]

One of those songs where everything blends together so well it will be played forever.

[@1177kc]

This was the theme song for one of my favorite soap opera couples (Steve and Kayla) back in the 80s . They’re still on Days of Our Lives and I still love this song!

[@Summertnz]

Who else of us oldies remember that roof scene dancing to this, after she'd lost her hearing.... so sweet...

[@mjmmjm5370]

One of my all-time favorite slow-dance songs!

[@sjgavenger37]

Just so you know from now on every time you see Amber in red this song will come to your mind.

[@utcnc7mm]

Chris De Burg "Don't Pay the Ferryman" classic 80's

[@johnsexton2200]

He also sings Don't Pay The Ferryman. Great song that is fire.

[@1anmagnus]

You can add many others of his folk songs of the 70's, probably the best known of these other than the one you note is Spanish Train.

[@niallmcentee9400]

Chris De Burgh (pronounced D'Burgh). His daughter won Miss World in 2003. You picked probably his most cheesy song of all. Don't Pay The Ferry Man is a banger. If you want a big of a giggle listen to his Patricia The Stripper. Very funny song. Catchy too. But Ferryman is definitely the song to hear next.Then Spanish Train, eerie but brilliant. Lonely Sky, another banger. Borderline also worth a listen. And of course his Christmas classic, A Spaceman Came Travelling

[@kelvinthompson1660]

I never thought this song was that good, but I respect how much women seem to love it!!

[@bradrichardson67]

My wife was my beautiful Lady in Red (ok, velvet maroon) when we married in '96 and we played this for our dance. 27 years and still going and even though I wonder where that beautiful woman went, she is more beautiful to me now then ever. Sheesh, being 600 miles apart for the last 6 months has made me all soppy. I don't know how KZbin knew I was thinking of finding Chris DeBurgh reactions today but here we are. Thank you for the memories and reaction.

[@elizabethmcmurray968]

One of my all time favorites. Killer slow-skate song. Lmao. Also, its just Deberg (emphasis second syllable)

[@martinmorrison2153]

Lived In Ireland in 1980s was privileged to see him play in the RDS and watched my best friend walk his wife down the aisle to my best song in a country churchyard ,

[@seanluke6087]

Love this song! I would also highly recommend "Don't Pay the Ferryman" or "High on Emotion".

[@tiffsjourney877]

I'm 43 and I remember being a lil girl riding with my dad and he would blast this song. I loved it then and I love it now. Great song!❤

No way, you cannot have been a little girl, it was just a couple years ag… damn, is it really almost 40 years old? _sigh_

[@jackielouise7538]

Chris De Burgh is a British singer/songwriter who now lives in Ireland and has a huge catalogue of songs to his name. There are so many good ones, and all quite diverse, that it's difficult to recommend just one of them to you. As others have mentioned, 'Don't Pay the Ferryman' is a very good one and at Christmastime you should listen to his Christmas hit 'A Spaceman Came Travelling'. Don't worry about becoming softer, Jay, it's a good thing. It was reported that Chris De Burgh wrote this song about his wife when he saw her in a red dress and realised how beautiful she was and how much he loved her - I don't know how true this is, but it's a lovely story 😊

[@andrewlyng4855]

British/Irish

[@Entenluc]

Finaly, my absolute favorite Singer/Songwriter. He has so many good songs: Spanish Train, Patricia the Striper, dont pay the ferryman and so many more.

[@dewaynejelks9088]

Chris De Burgh "Don't Pay the Ferryman". A sure jam.

[@jonnno243]

I think you will appreciate "A Spaceman Came Travelling" by Chris

[@gmunden1]

This was a big hit at the time of its release. It was used in the Gene Wilder film "Lady in Red," co-starring actress Kelly LeBrock.

[@harpergras]

Another great song that I listen too all the time...Great vocals and awesome lyrics.

[@kkcmsm]

One of my all time favorite songs! Brings back so many great memories in high school! Love it! ❤

[@fabian4ever69]

Such a beautiful song to react to. This song back in 1987 was everythere on the radio, tv shows, soap operas....very popular. Jay there is nothing wrong with having a softer side to go along with your rockin' side. You will miss out on some great soft love songs. Just open your ears and your heart and you will be just fine. Your daughters will enjoy your softer side too.

[@FreedomsRealm]

Like someone else mentioned, this was our high school dance song. Puppy love memories :) For something completely different in a mysterious kind of way you need to listen to "Don't Pay The FerryMan" or if you dare..."Spanish Train."

[@lyndaclark344]

Favourite ever song!!! This was my first dance song for my wedding!

[@rickycole6327]

This was his biggest U.S. hit reached number three on Billboard pop singles chart in June 1986 he had one other U.S. single in 1982 barely cracked the top 40 keep up the great work guys

[@sillyboyronaldflores]

Chris De Burgh is awesome. High on Emotion, Don't Pay the Ferryman, Sailing Away...etc.

[@MS-ro9dm]

Great reaction guys. This is a massive wedding song and very nice. But "A Spaceman Came Travelling" and "Don't Pay The Ferryman" (makes you think of LOTR) are awesome.

[@anglovestherock]

This is one of my favorite songs! 💙

[@Zentrix-24]

My Fav Chris De Burgh is hands down "Spanish Train" about a train carrying the souls of the dead and the battle over who gets them.

[@emilymcpaul4204]

Don't Pay The Ferryman is a must! For another side to Chris. Packs a punch. You guys will love it.

[@whodatguy8213]

This one brings back memories of the mother of my children. Young and in love. Man life was great.

[@castorpollux5154]

It always comes as a surprise to me when people say they’ve never heard this song! In my country, we play it at weddings, proms, anniversaries… always a hit!

[@stuartmc6956]

He wrote so many great songs, very different sides to his vocals, this was one of the smoothest. It made him a more mainstream artist, but was also in the UK charts for so long it became a bit of an albatross round his neck credibility wise, it surprised me how much I enjoyed seeing and hearing you guys reacting to it for the first time. May I suggest some of his earlier work - Lonely sky, Spanish train, Patricia the stripper, High on emotion, Ship to shore, Don't pay the ferryman, A spaceman came travelling - was his Christmas song, very powerful so maybe schedule that on your list for December time. Thanks for helping me hear this again with a fresh perspective.

[@flodee8561]

This is one of my old favorites! It's so sweet and beautiful. Every time it comes on the radio, I just turn the volume up. This is a song people can forget but to me, it's an 80's must-have. A true classic.

[@waynec38]

*Rob N Amber*Thank You for trying this song....The story of experiences with his true Lady Love in this song truly touches this Empathetic person, and it moves me..Although I never experienced True Love, And probably never will, the feelings from this song truly touches me,and moves me,enough to cry from its beauty.... Guess I`m a big baby,but you know what? @ least I know I have enough HEART to feel something... You got my Thumbs Up!

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

Jay and Amber

[@waynec38]

@@SJ-GodofGnomes21 Sorry,But you are innacurate..It IS called rob SQUAD,REMEMBER? So,would`nt you think that the guy is called rob?

[@ChuckHackney]

Chris absolutely nailed this auditory gem

[@breese4425]

Such a great song. Try his other single at that time, “don’t pay the ferryman”

[@jgweems]

This is what I wanted to say. I love that song!

[@Paulwashington5358]

It's a piece of shit what you talking about

[@linuxfreakful]

You're one lucky man Rob. Look after her always, God bless

[@gemeloreacciona]

Una de las mejores baladas de todos los tiempos.

[@rgwinslow]

The most perfect romantic song, beautiful and sublime.

[@craigblewer]

Great song!

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

Such a beautiful song. I've always loved it.❤❤

[@Guildofarcanelore]

This is the song you ask THAT girl to dance with you.

[@WoolavyLeeWilliams]

Love this song, so many memories. "A spaceman came travelling" is great by the same artist.

[@DBCuzitis]

“For Rosanna” is what I think you’ll like. What else from him to listen to? Gosh, that is hard to say. This was arguably his biggest hit. His early music was story based and where he made a name for himself at first but it’s hard for me to say what would make a good listen now. Mid 80s he started going for more pop songs and radio friendly stuff (like this). “Don’t Pay the Ferryman” was also pretty big. Or “High on Emotion” too - I remember hearing those songs on the radio a lot back then… Personally I’d suggest “For Rosanna” for RSR to listen to. I think it will be sweet for them and touch them too.

[@SIChins]

Chris de Burgh - High on Emotion is amazing, and Leather on my Shoes, in which he has the amazing Chris White playing the sax.

[@Wicked1972]

If you watched Day Of Our Lives in the 80s, you definitely know this song lol

[@lauralane4808]

I love Chris deBurg. He has so many great songs. Don't Pay the Ferryman, for the beat, Spanish Train, A Spaceman Came Travelling, for the messages, In a Country Churchyard, for the piano and Patricia the Stripper, for a laugh.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

I haven’t heard this in a while still love it 😊

[@danhurley2274]

Hey Jay and Amber! I'm glad you got this song from Chris De Burgh as your first reaction to him. This is probably his most popular track and was everywhere when it came out. A top 40 mega hit I believe. It is from the latter part of his career when he was less folky and interesting in my opinion. I have seen him live twice pre Lady In Red in the 70's and his earlier tracks such as: Don't Pay The Ferryman, Spanish Train, Just Another Poor Boy, Borderline, Lonely Sky, A Spaceman Came Traveling, Patricia The Striper, Crusader, Africa (live Toto cover), The Painter, The Tower, Saint Peter's Gate, are far superior, in my opinion. His live shows were amazing. The first time I saw him, he was opening for Supertramp. It was just him on guitar and vocals with a keyboard player. Wow!!!! The second show he was the headliner with full band. Another great show.

[@silvergirl2847]

ISA him at the lark by the Lee in cork the year last in red was out ithink 1987 Iwas only a teen buthe place was rocking.brillant singer fantastic show

[@marcelotto6825]

"Lonely Sky" was his first top 5 hit in South Africa. Loved it, so rushed to go and buy the album "Spanish Train and other stories". A month or two later, several other songs from the album got radio play, but then the album was banned in SA because of the song "Spanish Train" in which he tells the "story" of the Devil and God playing cards to win the souls of the dead. His first few albums were filled with beautiful stories of castles and princes, like folklore. Lady in Red was released years later and was his biggest commercial success. However, I still prefer his earlier work. "A spaceman came traveling" is still one of the most popular Xmas songs listened to today. I've seen Chris de Burgh live several times and he sounds as good live as on his albums. He is a VERY imaginative singer/songwriter.

[@mkmstillstackin]

Hugely Popular iconic 80's ballad! Love this tune! An all-time wedding / high school prom favorite for sure.

[@paulleach3612]

I think it was mandatory to play this at the end of every wedding/prom from '87 'til '89.

[@leonardpoindexter5289]

Wow, I’d forgotten about this song…until now. Thanks

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

This particular song by him and its beat was so much of a staple of the slow dance moments in the clubs of the era...I mean you listen to its beat and the atmospheric sound to it it is a classic musically of the particular decade all those years back. Many years ago there was a music artists impersonation show on tv called Stars in their Eyes fronted by Matthew Kelly who was one of ITV's biggest stars back then. One of the contestants was doing Chris De Burgh and this song - as he was singing it De Burgh appeared behind him, was a massive moment tv wise of the show back then.

[@sazguest]

Wow this reminds me of school disco slow dances - the best and the worst of times 😂 I get the same vibes from Crazy for you by Madonna, The way you look tonight by Eric Clapton and Move Closer by Phyllis Nelson - all very nostalgic.

[@carokat1111]

Crazy is such s beautiful song.

[@999Patriots]

I have heard this song played at SO many weddings and formals.

[@johncurtis7186]

Definitely need to check out “At This Moment”, by Billy Vera & the Beaters. Great “ballad”, and powerful lyrics, combined with a tremendous vocal performance. Make sure it’s the live version, with Billy in a tan sports jacket….not the Tonight Show clip.

[@seanswinton6242]

One of the ultimate classic R&B styled ballads! Those horns are fantastic.

[@dbwilljr68]

This was an 80's anthem. I miss my youth some times. 80's was a great decade for music man! Damn..

[@BobRoyce]

I've never requested a song of someone you weren't playing but I would love to hear Orleans sing love takes time,

[@susanbryner656]

Yes. This was everyone's favorite. A film song. You want to be dancing when you hear this song. Everyone would sing it while they walked down the halls at school.

[@anneharley5319]

Thankyou for a great reaction guys. If you want to hear something completely different from Chris de Burgh please try Patricia the Stripper 😊

[@meagankelly8755]

Yes, such a good song!!!

[@chriswood232]

Great song, great album!

[@joannelong8056]

Agreed, VERY different - and funny! But I'd love to see them react to Ferryman first.

[@gilkay1]

And so funny!

[@kimberlyarment2381]

"Don't Pay the Ferryman" and "Ship to Shore". are 2 of my very favorite songs of his.....such a beautiful voice~

[@Summermute7]

Days of our Lives. Patch and Kayla’s song. I swear I think of that every time I hear this song. 😂

[@debibailey2968]

Always!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michaellanning9396]

Oh my this song is like my dream song to sing to my wife, it's fantastic song ty guys😀🙂✌️😎

[@eurofritz4617]

This and Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight are great slow dance jams

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Oh my I love this one the first time I herd it beutifull soulful 😊