WOAH!!| FIRST TIME HEARING Blue Swede- Hooked On A Feeling REACTION

WOAH!!| FIRST TIME HEARING Blue Suede - Hooked On A Feeling REACTION
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[@reginafromtexas2314]

Right after watching your reaction, I walked into the kitchen (where my husband was) and started chanting the "Uga chaka uga" part and my husband started singing the song!! We're 61 years old, so we were young teens when this came out. Great reaction, y'all!! :)

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

When I was in high school, when this was played on the radio all the time, some of the older boys would walk down the hallways between classes doing the Ooga Chaca Ooga Ooga, lol. I haven't thought of that in literally years...

[@BlazeInjun]

Beautiful.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

To bad you didn’t get it on video 😂😂

[@robbarton5670]

I would have totally joined you

[@timaustin9522]

Same age, same groove.👍

[@gerardcote8391]

Originally performed by BJ Thomas. Hit # 5 on Billboards Hot 100 in 1969. Jonathan King did a reggae cover in 1971. Then Blue Swede (Swedish Band) covered it in 1974. Reaching #1 in the USA. And Quentin Tarantino included it in the soundtrack to his 1992 film Reservoir dogs. IN 1998 it was used in an episode of Ally McBeal. And in 2014 it was used for Guardians of the Galaxy.

[@UnclePengy]

David Hasslehoff also did a cover of the song in 1997.

[@marshaverduzco2859]

I thought I saw Guardian of the Galaxy on the cassette player in the video.

[@jen_alanfromchicago53]

If they're gonna do some songs off GOTG, must do 'LSD' (Lake Shore Drive) by Aliota Hayes Jeremiah. p.s will edit with link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqTEi5yCi5xgbac

[@ColoradoGrami]

Just reminded me that when I was in Jamaica I was amazed that apparently every song in existence was covered in reggae. It was a trip... "I know that song"... or do I?

[@williameisenman9008]

Somebody find the video with the baby dancing to this and send it to them. It was a classic screen saver back in the day!

[@klastorps]

Björn Skifs has one of Swedens best voices, would be fun to see more reactions with him! 🎉

[@HenningStrandin]

I love the comment about this song being sweet, because Björn Skifs, the singer, is famously the sweetest. He's as far from a macho dude as you could get--world class nice guy. (He's not a personal friend, but we all know him here in Sweden.)

[@Shrykespeare]

If this hasn't been mentioned, the gand is actually Blue Swede, not Blue Suede. They are, in fact, from Sweden (just like ABBA!), and only existed as a band for three years (1973-75). They had two Top Ten Hits - this (which is actually a cover of a 1968 song by BJ Thomas), and "Never My Love".

[@jollyrodgers7272]

they were actually a band, not a gand (LOL).

[@Shrykespeare]

@@jollyrodgers7272 But they were a breat gand. :)

[@sedatedape315]

"Never My Love" is ANOTHER amazing song! If you're only going to have 2 make the charts in the US...what better two? ...!!!

[@robrobertson4619]

Never MyLove wasn’t their song either. The Association recorded it in 1967 and it was a top 40 hit 👍

[@gl15col]

@@robrobertson4619 The Association recording is one of my favorites.

[@Mrsnobody1780]

The singer, Björn Skifs, is one of Swedens greatest artist and is still working at the age of 75! He is a singer, filmmaker and actor, loved by the whole country.

[@loevet2]

Yes, he is an icon and he sang at the wedding of our Crown Princess!

[@annabackman3028]

Björn Skifs has sung so much great music (he hasn't written so much, but has had a lot written for him). Here is one of my favorites, light years from the classic 'Hooked...'. It's the the song 'Håll mitt hjärta', music by Peter Hallström, lyrics by BJÖRN SKIFS. In this video the Swedish lyrics runs in the upper part, and a translation to English at the bottom part of the pictures. This is BEAUTIFUL. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5Kcn2eqp5iDerc

[@Nubbe999]

Great actor, love the movies

[@ingsve]

This song reached no 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 6th 1974. That was the very same day that ABBA, also from Sweden, won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Waterloo. This is marked as the day that Swedish music for real broke into international fame.

[@lifewuzonceezr]

Thanks I did not know that. I love odd facts. Like the creators of Wonder Woman invented the lie detector. XooX

[@theodoreritola7641]

The 70s were my best 10 years

[@theodoreritola7641]

Rob Squad If theres cowbell its all most all ways a 70s song

[@tektoniks_architects]

HUGE hit back in the day.....classic 70's.

[@michaelthurber3234]

I am 74 and luv that you are discovering the music of my youth! Great site!❤️

[@greggordon1015]

This is a totally different approach to the original, sung by BJ Thomas. It's worth a listen in its own right. :)

[@audracrawford8836]

Yes the BJ Thomas version is my favorite… I totally remember my mom playing this on the radio when I was a little girl.

[@chetstevens4583]

They really need to do B.J Thomas

[@betsyduane3461]

In 1971, British musician Jonathan King recorded a cover version of the song, adding ooga chaka jungle chants before this version.

[@teresajarrell452]

BJ THOMAS!!! 👍😃❣️😃👍

[@greg2976]

@@audracrawford8836 I was young with BJ! maybe 10 or 11. I liked his better. But Blue Swede did it justice! Liked them both!

[@sammiedunlap9656]

imagine sitting around in 1974. My senior year in high school. And believe me we practiced being high. We are laid back and all of a sudden Uga Chaka comes on the radio. Everybody come alive and it is a party again. I miss those days but I'm so glad i got to experience them. Thanks for the memories. You all are awesome.

[@WBCRO]

This song instantly transports me to summer days in the 70’s when our family would head to a lakeside beach (eastern Canada) and my older sisters would sun themselves on a blanket listening to their transistor radio. No matter what time of year it is when I hear this song, it feels like summertime to me. 📻 🎶 🏖️

[@paulkane7771]

Beautiful memory!

[@John_Chu]

The band is called Blue Swede. They were from Sweden. The song is also a cover of a hit by B.J. Thomas ("Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head").

[@suegreene7841]

Yes I like BJ Thomas best!

[@toastnjam7384]

Didn't know they were from Sweden. Another song I thought was performed by an American. One of many.

[@bobmcfadden1111]

This song came out when I was in high school in the early ‘70s. At lunchtime when someone played it on the jukebox the football team’s table would chant the “Ooga-Chaka” vocal in unison. Great moments and memories. 😄

[@Herbert04]

When I was a youngster I was in a bar. Yes I was not old enough to be in a bar. But where I live back then nobody cared. Anyway I heard this song and I couldn't find it anywhere. Well at the bar it came on the Juke Box. So I ran to the bar owner and talked him into let me come back the next day. Getting the record. Running home and taping it. Then returning it. I was so happy. So yes I have memories of this song.

[@maryannturton9830]

Wow! What a memory!

[@diannaw3034]

Can't hear this song without thinking of the dancing baby and Ally McBeal!!!!!! That show just killed it with having the best songs on the episodes!!! Like no joke that show will be the best ever for me for their music choices and highlights!!!! :)))) Lovvvvvvvvvve this song!!!!! I need to get some flannel jammies on and dance with the imaginary baby now!!!!! hahahahaha

[@diannaw3034]

Oh and yes I was super hyped to hear it come on The Guardians of the Galaxy when we went to see it at the theatre when it came out!!!!

[@diannaw3034]

@B Gallagher I so agree with you!!! I loved all the Barry White music that was on the show... and when Barry himself actually came on!! So great!! My fave was Robert Downey Jr. singing Joni Mitchell's song River on the piano to her in one episode. I adore Robert's singing voice. His version of Smile is the best!!! All this talking about Ally McBeal makes me want to sing in a bathroom with my friends.. or in my bedroom in front of the dresser mirror.. hairbrush as a mic and in my flannel pjs to some great songs like Hooked On A Feeling!! lol Oh the great memories that music can instill in us all... :)))

[@beckygrant2258]

I totally agree. Loved that show!

[@krisa990]

Really nice to hear and see this reaction on this swedish classic song from the 70s from Sweden,my home and native country..LOVE IT!..Great song...just song

[@sueparras6028]

One of my favorite one hit wonders of the 70's! Loved it when it came out. Loved it even more in Guardians of The Galaxy!

[@johnspikes8102]

This song is a cover. The original was done by B.J.Thomas (R.I.P.) who also famously sang "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head". By the way, it's Blue Swede (pronounced like Sweed), probably because the band was from Sweden.

[@Teresia12]

I absolutely love this song!! "I'm hooked on a feelin' high on believin you're in love with me." The best lyrics a teenage girl can hear. The whole song had us all dreaming of all the good love that turned him on. Lol. This kind of song was a constant in the early 70s especially. They made us all believe in love and that all guys were good guys who would love us. ❤

[@Head-ck4hu]

This was originally done by BJ Thomas in 1968. Huge hit. Should react to some of his stuff. Raindrops won an Oscar. His first hit was a cover of Hank Williams "I'm so lonesome I could cry." Its amazing.

[@daviddelaet8116]

You can't imagine how nice it is to hear a song again, that I haven't heard in decades. But can sing along. Thank you.

[@bigb6046]

Blue Swede also did a cool cover of the Association's "Never My Love"

[@rachaelyamasaki3889]

Hubby & I were playing Yahtzee tonight to a 70's rock station on Pandora and this song came on! Always a favorite of mine! But made us both smile, like you 2 are!

[@gkiferonhs]

Another one-hit-wonder that was important in creation of rock and roll. It was known by every garage band in the 60's and70's. "Wild Thing" by The Trogs. There are LOTS of covers of this song. The original is by the Trogs.

[@williamburnham3659]

Why was that a one hit wonder as well as wild thing being a hit in the US there was also Love is all Around. There were also a plethora of hits in the UK

[@dagmar.6954]

I think you meant The Troggs. And I remember other songs by them "With A Girl Like You", "Love Is All Around", "I Can't Control Myself" & "Hi Hi Hazel".

[@KT-iy9vc]

Speaking of Wild Thing....Major League would be a good recover movie since Silence of the Lambs might have scarred these sweet kind people, lol

[@williammcgrath9466]

“love is all around” was a big hit for the Trogs.

[@BarredCoast0]

@@williammcgrath9466 But they were the Troggs.

[@MegaKnightlord]

The band name was Blåblus (in english "blue blouse"), but called Blue Swede on the international market, the singer is Björn Skifs, he is famous here in Sweden, but international is this cover a one hit wonder. Another bandmember was Anders Berglund a pianist and condutor who was it for Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest the last time this uses, and he was musical director for Eurovision Song Contest 1992 in Malmö, and was 1 of 2 original pianist in the swedish TV-program "Så ska det låta" (103 episodes)

[@callelundberg6790]

Also famous for the movie STRUL. See it, you will regret it.

Thank you! I know this one since about the time in came out (born in the 60s…), but I never knew the singer was Björn Skifs. I mostly associate him with Chess (the musical).

[@gregoryleo4640]

Blue Swede had a 2nd hit in the USA: 'Never My Love' which peaked at #7 on the Top 100 Pop chart.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

One of the greatest gimmicks in pop/rock history. Instantly memorable! Even without the ooga-chucka, the production is fabulous. The use of different instruments, and the timing of the pauses between verses, and the lead singer's voice, should have made it a hit even without the gimmick.

[@salbuda6957]

But they did rely on it....heavily. One of the most forgettable bands ever.

[@kimcutts6153]

Wow. This IS a blast from the past! Not heard this in..... like forever! It's so catchy though. Loved it. ❤ Thank you for taking Mr back to my childhood. Wonderful memories. 💘💝🎵🎼🎙

[@rosemarymagrino772]

I can’t help but think Ally McBeal and the dancing baby😅

[@bigjay123]

Totally

[@stacybenstockklein449]

I came here to say the same thing!

[@robforsyth8254]

This takes me back to my childhood and back when musicians actually wrote music and played almost perfect harmonies between the voice and the instrumentation…true story tellers

[@americanaforever6725]

BJ Thomas had many great hits including the original of this song. “Raindrops Keeps Falling on my Head” was BJ’s biggest hit

[@davidjones6389]

I would sing it walking to school.

[@txheadshots]

This was one of those 45s I wore out as a kid.. Along with Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died, David Geddes - Run, Joey, Run, Billy Don’t Be a Hero, and Junk Food Junkie…

[@sagittarian1955]

Now you have to hear the original version by B. J. Thomas, especially since he was born in HUGO, OKLAHOMA! The Blue Swede version was heard in the movie "Guardians of the Galaxy". This was a great movie and music plays a big part!

[@russallert]

Yep, I'm old enough to remember when restaurants had jukeboxes, and whenever someone selected this song, it immediately got your attention with the opening. As someone else mentioned, it had been recorded previously by BJ Thomas and Jonathan King, but this was the version that everyone remembers.

[@chriso6719]

Guardians of the Galaxy is a Marvel Comics movie. The mix music cassette ,with this song included, was given to the one main character by his mother, who died when he was young.

[@paulthompson4545]

Nice spoiler

[@larryhalbrook6874]

A big song from 1974. They would play this all the time on the radio and I would sing this song at work along with my coworkers.

[@billiondollarbaby3276]

You have to try JUNGLE BOOGIE by Kool and the Gang which is the same time as this. Lots of HORNS and Crazy Vocals!! You'll Love it

[@teresajarrell452]

KOOL AND THE GANG!!! thanks for the reminder 👍😃👍

[@djhrecordhound4391]

It would shock those who only know their 80s hits!

[@leighstreet8298]

Check out the BBC dancing bear's in America. Very funny. They are filming bear's in the woods, and they are marking their territory, to the music of jungle boogie.

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@djhrecordhound4391 They were big in the 70s As much as the 80s

[@djhrecordhound4391]

@@theodoreritola7641 You're preachin to a choir. My comment was from experience of talking with people who only remembered their 80s hits. Short memories have gotten very common.

[@brentcox7772]

Awesome!! Fingers crossed for Donnie Iris “Ah! Leah!”🤘🔥

[@omega311888]

best version of the song! glad yall liked it!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

This was always great and I loved the intro,but yes check out BJ Thomas original. Also his Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head,Rock n Roll Lullaby,IJust Can’t Help Believing,

[@teresajarrell452]

YES, they should react to BJ THOMAS!!! 👍😃👍

[@angelarasmussen1800]

I think BJ just recently passed away, either in 2022 or 2021

[@jimtatro6550]

I have loved this song ever since I was a little kid. When Guardians of the Galaxy came out it introduced the song to a whole new generation.👍🎧

[@suef.9310]

Love, love, love this song! It’s been a long time since I’ve heard it!!

[@vaiki]

Yes, so the song is a cover of an American song by the Swedish band Blue Swede... and the ooga-chugga, ooga-chugga part was made up by the singer Björn Skifs and the producer Bengt Palmers while they were on tour and couldn't play the instruments in the tour bus. The song got a new life from appearing in the US TV series Ally McBeal in the late 90's... when Ally thought she saw an animated baby dancing only wearing a nappy (which also became quite a sensation on the Internet)

[@billblack8071]

I pulled into a drive through beer distributor with this cranked and they all stopped and started dancing giving me the thumbs up. Had to show them the CD cover for the collection. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😎🤙

[@doreenjohnson652]

Love the hair Amber!! Great, fun song.

[@carlaharrington5120]

Agreed! Amber is absolutely rockin' the short do!!!!

[@bradsullivan2495]

Another sweet song by another one-hit wonder is "More Today Than Yesterday" by Spiral Staircase--with an ample supply of horns.

[@tomaroni6670]

I can't ever remember anyone trying to figure out the Uga Chaka Uga as everyone chanted it everytime the song came on the car radio....Class of 76....

[@markmaioli4]

“Hooked on a Feeling, Blue Swede! That song belongs to me!”

[@fredandersen9873]

Am I the only one noticing Amber's adorable new hairdo and she's just looking AMAZING? 🧨

[@BBBoy990]

It's one of the song's from Guardians of the Galaxy that Quill plays on his cassette. Its from his playlist.

[@bethepperson5363]

B J Thomas also did this shortly before Blue Suede, his was really good but I LOVE Blue Swede's version/ I was 13 listening to this and dancing in my room. Guess what? I'm in my 60's and still dancing in my house to this! LOL

[@eileendobbs8009]

LOL we all sang the oooga chucka at the beginning over and over. It's was such a fun song as a kid to sing

[@Lyris99]

Being a hundred years old and remembering this tune as it was released back in the days in Sweden, we just thought it was THE best tune. Björn Skifs (singer) is epic in Swedish music history =D #lottalove

[@cathyaudette1060]

I love this song! It always makes me want to dance (I was sorta chair-dancing as you listened to it) LOL!! Thanks for reacting!😄

[@Rufus6540]

Actually got introduced/reminded about this song via the TV show Ally McBeal and the dancing baby. Good memories!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

This was released in 1968. It was recorded by the great country/pop crossover star B.J. Thomas. It was also done by a few others and then these guys recorded this cover in like 1974. Y'all should check out some of B.J.s songs., like Raindrops keep falling on my head or I can't help believing or Another somebody done somebody wrong song. These guys were only around from 73 to 75. They were a swedish band, and did several covers of songs.

[@Musicvegan01]

Y'all should check out the funny Michael Knight (aka David Hasselhoff) music video for this song. 😂 While you're at it, there's also "True Survivor" & "Jump In My Car"

[@keithosmond5730]

You beat me to it! The video is hilariously, horribly cheezy - but his singing isn't bad.

[@paullecomtenz]

Classic 70s AM Gold - funny enough guys, this was a HIGE hit here in New Zealand. You should check out Couldn’t Get it Right by Climax Blues Band ! Similar vibe. (Not a Māori All Black Haka vibe though)

[@stanmichael4708]

The song got a re birth in the 90s when TV show Alley McBeal had the computerised dancing baby in its promos

[@picnic75]

This song has been used in so many pop culture memories. A song from the 70's that was revived again big time in the 90's. The Reservoir Dogs soundtrack!! Who remembers the dancing baby from Ally McBeal? Such a great song!!

[@christinewaide5249]

This song is so great. And Amber..your hair looks fantastic.

[@scottsopher6825]

There is a tie-in between this song and another, "Running Bear" . After listening to it I know it's a song you'll like, too. It's a story song, the artists voice is "pure", there is some sax in there for you Amber and there is a chant reminiscent to Hooked on a Feeling. Give it a listen.

[@pattiehernandez769]

I remember " running bear " brought a smile to my face .... thank you

[@remyazharyyosef1811]

This was made famous by the 90s quirky series, Ally McBeal. Especially with that "chanting", it's synonymous when Ally saw a dancing baby.

[@timortega6729]

Released in 73 i was 10 yrs old i remember this from field trip skate parties in ventura ca. Brings back memories!!!

[@shaunevans3447]

A song with a similar vibe is 1970 hit "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlando & Dawn. You have never reacted to Tony Orland & Dawn but they were huge in the early 70's having several huge #1 hits. I really like the vibe of Knock Three Times but their most famous song is "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree" about a lover who has served their time in prison and is not sure if his lover wants to see him back. He'll know if he sees a yellow ribbon tied around an oak tree on the way home. Sappy but heart lifting and matches your theme of "Make Someone Smile". In "Knock Three Times" a guy has fallen in love with the girl who lives below him and wants to know if she feels the same. If she knocks 3 times on the ceiling it means she wants him, twice on the pipes means she isn't going to show. It has a great rhythm and was written to kind of get the feel of the song "Up On The Roof" another classic. Time to react to some Tony Orlando & Dawn.

[@peterokeeffe8307]

One of my favourite songs from the 70's. Also check out Player - Baby Come Back (if you haven't already). Also if you enjoy this style of music you must check out the 2 Guardians of the Galaxy movies. They are full of 70's classics!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

Thats because they have a taste for great music ,,

[@Dakotaman2003]

What memories I have of my senior year in high school this song brings to me!

[@mistyrain68ify]

Amber you really should have grown up in the 60's and 70's like I did. I hear these old songs and they just bring back feel good memories! I am so glad I grew up when I did they were just great times! You would have fit in perfectly!

[@myowndrum286]

This was my absolute favorite when I was still a young teen. Used to play it just cranked up on my 45RPM record player. Haha! Isn't it catchy?

[@djhrecordhound4391]

...the pinkish label with a big "EMI" in red on the bottom...? Nah, never saw it... 😆😂🤣

[@myowndrum286]

@@djhrecordhound4391 Bwahaha! You've got an amazing memory! All I remember is that I had my 45's alphabetized and had it under T for The Best for best! Stupid kids hey? Haha!

[@ewrekzz7360]

Do the original too! BJ Thomas's masterful vocal....this was a fun cover, but the original is a heart swelling classic.

[@shaun374]

Ooga chaka takes you off guard the first time or two you hear the song. Then, you know instantly what song it is as soon as you hear it and you appreciate what they did there.

[@ErnieB]

Amber, your faithful viewers wouldn't steer you wrong. You know that. You've been introduced to a lot of songs that start one way, then swing a 180 and become something else. Before the end, you are digging it. Just like this one.

[@greg2976]

You have to listen to BJ's original version also. They are both great!!!!

[@tarafied7322]

I always preferred the BJ Thomas original, but this version was okay too.

[@dananichols349]

When my son was in high school the choir they were in did this song. And just like Jay said they dressed up and danced around in a Polynesian manner. The kids seemed shocked so many parents and grand parents knew the song and were singing along. It was a great time!

[@miketierney7451]

I was working as a DJ at a small country radio station in Aitkin Mn when stopped in to see a DJ buddy in St Cloud at a top 40 station. We were sitting in his studio and he asked if I had heard this song and I still remember it spinning on the turntable as I heard it for the first time. Around 74 I am thinking.

[@kejo7779]

If you liked this song, A similar one is Nice To Be With You by Gallery. Both are nice, fun songs...

[@robertray4191]

One cover that they would like speaking of instruments is I Believe in Music by Gallery! It kinda has the same starts n stops now that they mentioned it..

[@stormy8207]

Another one from my playlist. This was a bit of a one hit wonder though as the group didn't last long. Also, they were Swedish. Suggest Go all the way, by the Raspberries. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGbYY2iOfKyiY6c

[@bigb6046]

Great song too!

[@francisseidel8014]

Great minds think alike. I suggested the Raspberries - Go All The Way when they did Eric Carmen's Hungry Eyes.

[@francisseidel8014]

I like the live version of Go All The Way best.

[@theblackbear211]

Here is my "Hooked on a feeling" story: Back when this was a popular hit - the Radio station that I was tuned to - and was set on my clock-radio- had a little fun. they timed this song to come on at 0600 sharp - with the volume turned up. I can tell you that when my radio clicked on, and I was BLASTED out of bed with "Uga Chaka! Uga Chaka!" I did truly leap out of bed and onto the floor - ready to run! It's been almost 50 years and I still find it funny.

[@mtinta2000]

The uga uga really hooked us! It was so much fun to sing with friends!

[@BretSnyder]

Amber’s smile throughout the song says it all. I enjoyed this song when it first came out and in Guardians of the Galaxy. Your videos make me smile everyday.

[@LMmccallL57]

A little correction/pronunciation help.... It's *Haka* dance of the Maori people of New Zealand, and *Swede* as in Sweden, not Suede. 🙂 There used to be a commercial with the beginning chant and the "Hooked on a feeling" part in it. I want to say it was for Scope mouthwash. 😄

[@xScooterAZx]

It's "Blue Swede" as in Sweden,where they are from. They played where I worked,The Starwood Nightclub,in Hollywood during the 70's. Bjorn Skifs,the lead singer and i spent some time together,..even though he didnt speak English and I didnt speak Swedish. XD

[@chab1rd155]

Love this old school jam. Always have! And yep, its the 70s...the best era in music!

[@G-grandma_Army]

Can’t get a much better feel good song than this! It ALWAYS puts me in an amazing mood. I’ve kind of been MIA, so not sure if Amber’s haircut is new or not, but it is soooooo cute. Always adorable !

[@williamhochstetler134]

A recommendation for female Friday, Susan Tedeschi singing "Hurts so Bad" live at Austin City Limits. link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYPJmWSDYpWLY80. I keep posting this because I know that both of you are going to love it. Someone said that if Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin had a baby it would be Susan Tedeschi.

[@CPny65]

OOGA CHOCKA OOGA OOGA OOGA CHOCKA OOGA OOGA OOGA CHOCKA. One of my favorite openings lyrics to a song. Was so happy when it found new life in the Gradians of the Galaxy sound track. Another Great choice, and thanks again for the smiles

[@beebzielinski5216]

Me and my daughter dance to this song every time we go out to the local bars. One of my favorites!

[@josephmiller8378]

The band members didn't speak English so they learned this cover phonetically. Love their version.

[@ulricaandrae4381]

I’m pretty sure they could speak English. Or where did you read that?

[@gregoryleo4640]

Joseph, not true. Swedes are required to learn English in school starting at a young age. English is spoken everywhere in Sweden.

[@josephmiller8378]

@@gregoryleo4640 that curriculum was added in the mid 60s. The song was recorded in 73. The band members spoke little to no English when they recorded it.

[@honeymonkey6105]

The best version of this song is by B J Thomas. I would be interested to know what you think of it and how it compares to Blue Swede's version. BJ Thomas is definitely someone Amber would love!

[@supobostarman]

Good job J! This was an early 70s radio hit!!!

[@SafeGuardYourSoul]

As usual, great reaction. This was a great song for sure!!!! yes! "I wasn't expecting this sound after the start of the song." EXACTLY.

[@ToddSauve]

I'm 64 and hadn't heard this song for about four decades before I heard it at the beginning of "Guardians of the Galaxy." What a trip! Music that was almost always fun from the 1960s through to the 1980s. No click tracks, no auto-tune, no drum machines. Just music with people who could sing and play their instruments. Is it any wonder the Boomer generation refuses to listen to rap and hip hop? We grew up with real music and real musicians! 😎💘👌😉😂🎸🎸🎸

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

The original was written be B.J Thomas in 1968 , this version , by Blue Swede is from 1974

[@juliobarreiro7345]

Shut up and listening to the music. ✅1970 greatest song unforgettable

[@Stefan-]

The singer Björn Skifs is a legend here in Sweden and has many talents, he has done quite a bit of comedic acting as well which he also has excelled at.

[@gkiferonhs]

This is a later cover of a song originally released by BJ Thomas in 1968.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Fun song! The band's name is Blue Swede (pronounced SWEED), as in Sweden, the country they are from (not SUEDE, as in Elvis's blue suede shoes :-) ).

[@kheaslip6639]

My dad used to walk around when I was a kid singing that front intro lol, great song!

[@danielolson5378]

This song was the first with a Swedish band to reach #1 at the Billboard charts! Before the Swedish band Blue Swede recorded the song others had already done it but this is like the version/most famous one. When it peaked it caught everyone meaning the band, record company, managers etc completely off guard. The singer was touring in Sweden when the label managed to get in touch with him and asked why he wasn't in America like yesterday! Like i said no one was prepared for it.