BANGER!| FIRST TIME HEARING Firewall - Strange Ways REACTION

[@connorwatson6766]

Firefall is an overlooked underrated band with a handful of great hits, this is a great song.

[@samlowe4712]

Great song by legendary soft rock/country rock band Firefall. Need to react to their biggest hits “Just Remember I Love You” and “You Are The Woman”!

[@4508bluesky]

They’ve done You Are The Woman…

[@honestone490]

"Just Remember I Love You" is my all time favorite.

[@davidburkholder7360]

Good but "strange way" is much higher toned.

[@pamelawertz498]

Another cool band from this genre is Pablo Cruise. Check out Love Will Find A Way and Whatcha Gonna Do.

[@RCShadow]

Worlds Away was/is a great album.

[@jdw5678]

Agreed! Classic late '70s sound.

[@landreaulover]

Love Will Find a Way is one of my top 10 feel good songs!

[@fireguy615]

For a brief moment in time, a whole new genre of music arrived and disappeared just as quickly; as a Gen X kid growing up in the 70s I will always forever love 70s AM Gold....

[@217_Walker]

Same here,not to mention all the one hit wonders.Still listen to these songs everyday.Cheers Gen-X.

[@kbusby4824]

Same. Grew up listening to WLS-Chicago in the 70s.

[@aisaxonawiat6484]

Gen X? In the 70s?

[@kbusby4824]

@@aisaxonawiat6484 Absolutely. I am early Gen X, born in 1966, grew up in the 70s and graduated high school in 1984.

[@thorfinsky1427]

@@aisaxonawiat6484 When do you think Gen X was from??

[@l-bird]

My eyes literally watered up when this song started playing just thinking how bad life is right now in 2024 vs. life n the late 70's. What an incredible song this is. What fun memories!

[@Great-Documentaries]

Firefall's best and most meaningful son (and biggest hit) was *Just Remember I Love You*, also from the mid-70s. Without spoiling it, it has a few aspects that Amber will love, but even J will like it. 👂❤ By the way, those short violin notes that J mentioned are called "staccato" when played like that on any instrument. Those short duration, quick notes are staccato.

[@nainy6695]

One of my favorites ❤️

[@MarkKahn-wd3mb]

Livin ain’t livin…..just remember I love you…….Mexico……FireFall is a great 70s band

[@michaelasay8587]

I love you Mexico? Who are you talking to? You in the terrible US?? Well I'm in paradise Puerto Vallarta!! Hate the US! Thank God Trump is going to win and maybe things will be better😢

[@chrisvanderhoof9990]

Always loved them! My favorite of theirs is, "Just Remember I Love You". Of course, who could forget, "You Are The Woman"!

[@donalddixon6541]

You have to hear "Cinderela" from this band - Excellent song!

[@booterspaw]

I don't think younger people could appreciate Cinderella, they would probably be too offended.

[@janhofschulte6229]

Love Cinderella!

[@PatrickFitzgerald-wt9fc]

GREAT TUNE!!! GREAT BAND!!!

[@jimflores9098]

Greatness!!!

[@753131hs]

I was going to mention Cinderella. Great tune!

[@Ritaholden1]

This song has never gotten enough recognition, but it is one of my favorites. Reminds me of my sister Janet who passed away. She lived this band also.

[@davidmills6283]

Your experience with musical genres has grown so much since the start of the channel. Both of you just rattle off all the various musical genres that this one reminds you of. I am so impressed and enjoy the channel so much!

[@michaelasay8587]

Yea but they've done lil of a lot of the most popular...like Karen Carpenter!!!😢😢😢

[@KenWillWin]

Cinderella is another excellent Firefall tune. Dig in that rabbit hole 👍🏻😎

[@mspfinney]

I haven’t heard this song in years. Forgot how good it was. Remembered most of the words from my youth!

[@angelaa.8179]

I am 62 & grew up listening to a wide range of genre's & I truly appreciate that you play such a broad range of music. Your musical choices bring back so many wonderful memories for me❤

[@donnacarter2617]

Finally!!!! I been suggesting this for years!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@jeffcobb2734]

Flute, violins, southern rock, pop...I'm here for all of it!

[@mikeharvey3551]

This is My favorite song from this band, "How Long", and "Just remember I love you" are also good

[@DavidPowell-o4i]

The bass player, Mark Andes, was a founding member of Firefall, Jo Jo Gunne, Spirit and was also the bassist for Heart for 10 years. I met him at an airport one day and he is a very cool guy, he gave me a CD of his solo music and it is great! His Dad was a TV and Movie actor back in the 50s & 60s too.

[@MaudeWhite-yc6ji]

Killer comment 🎉

[@lorinelson7401]

Thanks for playing this one! One of my favorites of Firefall

[@DJones-nl5ld]

Thanks for playing this. My younger brother was Firefall's Lead Singer from 2014 to 2021. I saw a bunch of shows and met some cool musicians during this time.

[@billiedupree4130]

One of my fav songs.

[@SuperHenryVa757]

Song is in my Top 10. Im 58. Liked and commented before the video even started. Love this every time

[@letsstock-a-lot4095]

I think the group is Firefall. Great song!

[@candacemay7187]

You mean it's not Firewall????? LOL!

[@letsstock-a-lot4095]

@@candacemay7187 Sadly it is not LOL

[@AI_Surfer]

'Strange Way' takes me back to very late 1978/very early 1979 when it was on the radio charts.

[@carlparrott2199]

Its a sin they cut the solo section out of the outro.the flute player is shredding.

[@seanellio]

Firefall is from Boulder, CO. The lead singer (Rick Roberts) spent time with The Flying Burrito Brothers. They are a very cool soft rock 70's band. A favorite of mine by them is "So Long" from their second album (Luna Sea) "You can say most anything you want to. I'll just say 'so long'."

[@michaelbradford5395]

Saw them in concert. Really good. Y'all be Blessed.

[@duanewhitacre5995]

Saw them in 79 opening for Heart

[@michaelbradford5395]

@@duanewhitacre5995 I saw them at Frogtown. Could be that they opened for Heart. I've seen them, too.

[@bradsullivan2495]

Among the groups you've yet to experience is Lighthouse. They're kind of the Canadian version of Chicago, with plenty of horns to make Amber happy. Start with either "One Fine Morning" or "Pretty Lady" and go from there.

[@richardkint6531]

Can't forget "Sunny Days"!🌞

[@tmr626]

@@richardkint6531 "Pretty Lady" was probably their best song. You can also add "Hats Off (To A Stranger)", "Little Kind Words", "Take It Slow", "1849". and "Sweet Lullabye."

[@keithcarper8809]

So many great bands in the 70's. Firefall was one of them. ☮💜🎶

[@kallsop2]

Remember this from high school, graduated in'81, and groups like this just sadly disappeared. As someone else similar said about Pablo Cruise. If you look into who played in these groups you can see where they went. Same can be said for people who went solo in the 70's like Jim Capaldi and Ian Gomm. This music was so good then. You should also check out early Dan Fogelberg As The Raven Flies.

[@duanewhitacre5995]

Ian Gomm, Hold On

These guys are so under-rated... Superb musically and vocals are amazing. Arrangements are 1st rate. So glad you back to them, continue to explore their excellent music.

[@johnjohns4056]

One of my favorite all time songs ever and from what I consider a very underrated group. This group was awesome and you should check out a few of their other hit songs. Thanks for sharing your reaction.

[@db4982]

A really great country rock song from the 70s is "Good Feeling To Know" by Poco.

[@danlrusso]

Strange Way is one of the best haunting and powerful songs that I just love to hear on a rainy Sunday afternoon and it brings me back to my childhood. As to Firefall, I do have to give my preference to Just Remember I Love You

[@billjohson3809]

man its been awhile since i have heard this tune,,,a good while,,,,,another thanks to the team of rob squad reactions,,,,,way to go,,,,nice,,,,,

[@dagmar.6954]

Firefall is a great country rock band from the 70's-80's. I had some of their albums. The band's biggest hit was "You Are The Woman". Other hits included "Just Remember I Love You", “Mexico", "Cinderella" "Headed For A Fall", "Staying With It" etc.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Jay n Amber this is why us 70dz brats love to brag about the best decade EVER 4 outstanding music we were there, thank you for going back in time .... take care God bless you all

[@ancilssonsiler4246]

This brings me way back. An incredible song that is timeless. Thank you Jay and Amber for adding this to your channel.

[@stevencamilli9528]

SO glad you guys did the album version with the upbeat flute part! The 45 edit cuts that part out.

[@flares]

It's amazing the amount of bands or songs that aren't that well known that you get asked to react to.

[@marksummers1700]

the flute solo at the end is sooooooo cool...!!!!!

[@db-gb5xi]

Another song from this era and genre, Michael Johnson's, Bluer Than Blue.

[@josephvalenzuela311]

@db-gb5xi Great request. This Night Won't Last Forever is another good song by him as well.

[@mikeharvey3551]

"Anchorman" is a good & funny movie with Will Ferrell and it contains a clip with "Jazz flute" playing :)

[@chrismorgan9153]

Holy cow, I totally forgot about this song, yet strangely remember the words.

[@ememnicholas565]

"Cinderella" was always been my favorite Firefall song. Great pick you two!

[@waycool4910]

Their hit "You Are The Woman" has been stuck in my head for over 40 years. ❤

[@enriqueirigoyen156]

My first reaction to this great song...1978...AM 1520 KOMA OKC blasting all the way to SW Texas! Mr. David Muse on the flute🔥🔥

[@samuelvaldez4963]

Firefall ia a great band! They have many great songs. I hope you all do more.

[@dansace1]

Great Boulder CO group. Livin' Ain't Livin' It Doesn't Matter Cinderella Mexico Can't go wrong with any of them. Poco and The Flying Burrito Brothers would be a couple other country rock groups to revisit.

[@KenRoerden]

Fall of '78, senior year of high school. So many different styles of music happening. Strange Way was huge on the radio and I heard it a lot even though the album rock station I mostly listened to didn't play it. I really enjoyed it then and it was great hearing again after so many years. I suggest Just Remember I Love You next.

[@andreasoice5905]

Omg! Didn't realize it was this song!!!!💖😍💖😍💖 sooo good!

[@markhopley6645]

What an absolutely fabulous song this is , a favourite of mine for many years The harmonies and lead vocals are sublime

[@craigcraigster4999]

The name of this 1978 song is "Strange Way", not "Strange Ways," -- I haven't heard it in ages, so tyvm for the reaction. Firefall's biggest hit was 1976's "You Are The Woman," so be sure to give that terrific tune a listen too! 🙂

[@richardkint6531]

They did You are The Woman 2 years ago. 😎

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

It's also firefall not firewall

[@richardhenderson9767]

Just Remember I Love You by Firefall is awesome!!!❤❤

[@jgator6694]

I saw them live in the late 70’s….they were the opening act for The Marshall Tucker Band.

[@russellhamilton2340]

I don't know if I posted this the first time you did Firefall (and I'm too lazy to check), but my dad was their voice teacher in the late '70s. I remember the band members coming over to our house and singing in the living room with my dad correcting things. They gave me their first two albums.

[@Fretboard_Frenzy]

When I was only 16 in 1987, I've bought their Luna Sea (1977) as a used LP. Great band and great album.

[@davidteller7681]

I saw Firefall open for Marshall Tucker in the late 70's, based on their radio hit I thought they were gonna be fluff....hell, they ROCKED!

[@richstarbird3672]

Firefall has been one my favorite bands ever since this album came out and I bought it. Few more songs in the future to listen to are.. - It doesn’t Matter - Mexico - Goodbye, I love you - Cinderella - Something’s never change - Love that got away - So long I think you already listened to Just remember I love you and Strange way. Thanks

[@peterhadfield9840]

Firefall is a seriously underrated band

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Have always loved this song. Thank you for reacting to it!

[@Susan-nf8wl]

They are still touring. Saw them in 2020 just before the Covid lockdowns & again in 2022. The began in Boulder, CO & hang out after their concerts for meet & greets, photos & autographs.

[@SERGEANTROCKSHEADBANGERSBALL]

GenX here. Listen to all genres. These types of bands in the 70s were great to listen to around the campfires and cabin parties. We were the young hooligans that would hang out just outside of eyesight and listen to what the adults were listening to. We got to listen to a lot of good jams and then we would go through our older siblings' records and pick out the songs and jam the 45s while trying not to kill ourselves in basements and garages boxing each other. Still waiting to hear you react to Sevendust. A band you've never reacted to in the two years plus of this channel.

[@fantasyguru26]

These guys are a staple of my Yacht Rock playlist. Just Remember I Love You, You are the Woman and this tune. Nice.

[@prowrestlingone]

That bass is played by the blonde in the bottom corner - Mark Andes. He should be in the HoF as his resume includes being an original member of Canned Heat, Spirit, JoJo Gunne and Firefall. In 1982 thru 1992, he played bass for Heart.

[@bjdefilippo447]

This was always a personal favourite. Great harmonies, lyrics, strings & percussion, what else do you need?

[@rickpetersen1745]

Best song from them. It's been so long since I heard this, I use to play this song on my acoustic at least once a day after I learned it.

[@markhopley6645]

A sublime song from this underated band so many great elements to this masterpiece

[@vtcyclesllc8686]

I remember I had this song on 8 track. Playing Firefall over and over in my custom Van parked at Diamond Head look-out smoking a joint. I still remember it so well. I need a time machine. LOL... Much Mahalo! 🌴🌴🍍🚐💭

[@michellecasey5752]

This band is always good for easy listening.

[@kevinmauch5622]

Bassist Mark Andes was a founding member of Spirit, another band that is worthy of deep dive.

[@Coowallsky]

Also played in Jo Jo Gunne & Heart

[@waynefurrow845]

"Headed for a Fall" is one of my favorite Firefall songs. "Mexico" is another good one.

[@falcon65drums]

The bass playing is Mark Andes, who went on to play with Heart in the 80’s.

[@shirleyujest7786]

I love how any string instrument sounds make me immediately focus in on J because he always hones in on that sound and does his little hand bow motion. LOL. Love it.

[@dgator3599]

Takes me right back to the 8th grade and awesome memories! Haven't heard this is a while...have to add it to my soft rock playlist.

[@billyjack2731]

Asia and Ambrosia is the perfect parallel. They were all big at about the same time, late 70s.

[@jayritchie851]

Arguably the best Colorado band ever. Saw them live five times, including a summer music festival at Denver's old Mile High Stadium, where they opened for Santana, Fleetwood Mac and the Beach Boys. How's that for a lineup?

[@jessep6330]

I went to a concert a couple years ago and they opened for two more well known classic bands. They blew everyone away. I felt bad for the headliner . Firewall is an awesome live band.

[@mikeharvey3551]

F.Y.I. Benny Mardones - "Into the Night" (a one hit wonder) hit the top of the charts twice in the 80's once at the beginning and again at the end of the decade

[@kbusby4824]

I was just listening to this earlier today. So many great tracks in the yacht rock category. Great use of the flute in a soft rock classic.

[@swamihuman9395]

- Saw them live in the 80's: FANTASTIC! A very "refined" sound, w/ great harmonies, and instrumentation. - Enjoy :) ...

[@chrisinfiesto835]

Ambrosia, Gerry Rafferty, Nicolette Larsen & many others had hits around this very memorable time in my life! 1978/ ‘79....... 💯🤙🏽😎

[@johnroberts5637]

Their song "Mexico" is an ear worm you won't be able to shake for a while. Might make you want to start planning a trip South.

[@beverlybrown2673]

OMG, I'd forgotten Firefall! Loved their music back in the day, especially this one.

[@tomaleshire4145]

Damn! Was that Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull on the flute?😂 That was great!🔥💯😁❤️✌️

[@lreed1040]

No, it was David Muse a member of Firefall. He also played keyboards, Tenor Sax and Harmonica for the band.

[@butterflymama0838]

I haven't heard this song in a very, very long time! I forgot just how great it is! I love that little "Latin" sounding switch and the flute! It's cool 👍🏼

[@vrvaughn]

The bass player Mark Andes has quite a pedigree. He was in an early version of Canned Heat, then made 4 great alums with Spirit, He formed JoJo Gunn, named after a Chuck Berry song, with his brother Matt and Jay Ferguson, the lead singer from Spirit.. He ended up as the bass player in Heart during the height of their success.. You guys should check out Spirit and definitely the first JoJo Gunn album

[@jamesgonzales5285]

Colorado roots yall!! Caribou Ranch, and the Rocky Mountains 🙏🏻!!! Firefall's sound captured Colorado's mood in the moment, and still encapsulates Colorado heritage. 👊🏼👍🏻✌️

[@beowulfthedane]

I really like this Band I saw them in Detroit Lakes , MN back in the 90s. My Favorites are "Cinderella", "You are the Woman" (Similar to "You're the only woman" by Ambrosia but a different song), "Stayin with it", and "Just Remember I love You"

[@susancoghill3610]

They do something called "Use Your Gift" where they mentor young musicians. Then they have a concert to raise money for it. They hold in Medford, OR. Another band that has donated their time to this is Pablo Cruise.

[@dandankovic3827]

Amber a little og hack for when you're making a bread playlist you gotta throw in a little firefall to mix it up and keep you awake. Lol

[@landreaulover]

This is my favorite by Firefall. Amazing song!

[@jeffandres2673]

First time I heard this group they are good good sound

[@jasonkadlec3929]

I absolutely love the moody vibe of this song! Fantastic, underrated group.

[@MrDoneboy]

The 70's was The Best decade for pop music!

[@oldmusclecars9419]

AWESOME song from back in my childhood, thanks for this one.

[@corybritton1966]

Liked that you both appreciated the bass. He also played for Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, and Heart

[@charlesberry9683]

Mark Andes is the Bass player, he's on the Heart album hanging on the wall behind Amber...

[@ShogunDuckula]

OH YES love this group

[@Jude_196]

I USED TO ADORE this song!! STILL DO!! SO GOOD!!! ENJOY, YA'LL!!! HUGS!

[@raymondohlsen5054]

14 year old me walking around the Aurora Mall (Auroa, Colorado) heard this song the first time playing out of Musicland (R.I.P.) .I had to bother the counter person to find out what that song was.