Roxy Music - In Every Dream Home a Heartache [OGWT 1973] | First Time Reaction

[@markallen2984]

It’s pretty hard core Roxy Music….they were quite experimental in this era. The song is really about modern suburban alienation and the empty, soulless pursuit of material well being and perceived status over establishing meaningful relationships with other human beings.

[@andyj639]

Pretty spot on I would say. Love that instrumental break after the lyric "but you blow my mind". Perfect conclusion to this masterpiece.

[@Serenoj69]

2Couldn't have said it better myself. I love this and many of the songs by them. The First three albums....that is it. The rest became worse and worse and worse. Still good music, but to me it lost that edge.

[@marcburch1163]

One of the greatest bands of all time!

[@TheLokiBiz]

On the surface, yes its about an inflatable doll. But it's more about commercialism and loving something hollow that cant love you back.

[@eximusic]

The guy with the feathers is Brian Eno, who went on the shape how music sounded in the 80s. Besides his solo work, he produced Devo, Talking Heads, U2, David Bowie and many others. Roxy Music was also influential for new wave music in the late 70s/80s.

[@daremo5284]

I once saw an article that said everything positive about music in the 70s and 80s could be summed up ij 3 letters...E, N, O.

[@simply_psi]

And not forgetting his influence on how computers sound as he composed the Windows 95 theme

[@tristanyoung1247]

No shit😅

[@davehogye576]

Keep on exploring Roxy Music, you will be enlightened by their excellence. Bryan Ferry has no equal. Cheers.

[@wcsxwcsx]

It was Antony Price designing their outfits back then. He was famous for rock star fashion.

[@carlomercorio1250]

It's about alienation and the hollowness of material things

[@TheChzoronzon]

Yes, it is about an inflatable doll At the top of several layers of sarcasm...

[@ThomasGourley-ww1hk]

Brian Ferry was the lead singer and song writer of Roxy Music, He was born and raised in my own home City of Newcastle Upon Tyne England, and wrote a lot of very peculiar music and lyrics, which where new and weird at the time, notably using Brian Eno on the synthesizer ....... Please do more live reactions of this great and unique band.

[@davidcochrane2739]

Hi Thanks for doing a reaction on this incredible song! Just the other day a friend asked me what my favourite song was & this was it! Back in 1973 most bands were doing mildly misogynistic songs about evil woman done me wrong! But Roxy came out of left field about a guy, what’s the biblical phrase, inherited the world but lost his own soul- something like that! He’d obtained all these riches but had nobody to share it with, hence the doll. When I was young I thought it was just funny! But now I realise it’s a very sad song! It’s one of the few songs that Phil’s guitar solo actually is a metaphor for this person’s sadness, loneliness & probably personal disgust! Sorry for prattling on but I think it’s one of the great 70’s songs that moved from the 60’s theme this about us to this about me! Cheers

[@vals_loeder]

Finally!! You have released it. I love this period in Rock music. So many bands tried new things never done before. And especially prog rock is a genre I also still discover new bands and songs. This is one those bands I know mostly from their later , more mainstream, work. But I am learning also their earlier work at the moment.

[@mikerant4135]

I saw Roxy at the local uni back when they were just 'breaking'. I think it gets forgotten now just how groundbreaking they were in terms of bringing progressive music into the mainstream (not sure it was a good thing), their whole first LP is just phenomenal - even now, fifty years on.

[@TheDriller-Killer]

Their version of Ladytron also from The Old Grey Whistle Test is worth a listen too.

[@GerHanssen]

Yes, he says "I blew up your body.... But you blew my mind". Unmistakably it is about what you think it is about. Eventually it is about the loneliness of the wealthy.

[@Semprini537]

Bryan sounds eerie. He could sing for JOY DIVISION or STRANGLERS

[@DerrickDeitz]

Smart town apartment. Thats some serious foresight there

[@rickb.4168]

F*ckin love this song! My breath is inside you!

[@DerrickDeitz]

Love this song

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

Ditto. However, it’s odd as as an introduction to Roxy Music!

[@DerrickDeitz]

​@@kevinmcfarlane2752it's their best song. The transition blows my mind.

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

@@DerrickDeitz I can see that it’s great for a hardcore fan. It’s just that it’s not one I would suggest as first to a newcomer. It’s a bit like starting Rush with Xanadu.

[@gregflanagan1723]

Plain wrapper baby.

[@balthazartrumpi6808]

I look at the inflatable doll as a symbol for a vacuous, empty relationship that is ultimately "disposable." By the way, the live version of this from the album Viva! Roxy Music is much much better.

[@andyj639]

Much better? Wow I absolutely love the studio version.

[@lemming9984]

"I'll love you til death sighs"... a puncture!

[@theresamorrison1411]

Totally agree, it really does blow your mind. Saw them live at Hammersmith Odeon and they performed that version - absolutely incredible.

[@mikerant4135]

It's 'of its time' - they were/are an 'art school' band, very avant garde and, back then, just on the fringes of 'glam rock'. They also were pioneers of making progressive music a commercial proposition - combining visual appeal with unusual music - music not made just to glean a profit. What tends to get forgotten now is that bands like Led Zeppelin, Yes, Jethro Tull and Pink Floyd were, for the most part, ignored by the mainstream music industry because they didn't make singles (45's). Roxy Music, Bowie, Kate Bush and the like suddenly started selling records in volume - and actually released LP tracks as singles (rather than having a hit single and building an LP around it). Roxy were, perhaps, the first REALLY outlandish, progressive band to have a consistent run of hits and a 'popular' fan base. They mellowed over the years, and became much more commercial - probably under the influence of Bryan Ferry (vocals) who had a run of hits as a solo artist and became the 'face' of Roxy Music, even though there were half a dozen VERY capable and innovative musicians behind him. If this shocked you musically (forget the subject matter) work your way back from the Avalon LP, if you want to try to get a grip of early Roxy, try 'Ladytron' from the first LP. gl

[@ericvandenlangenbergh7081]

One of the greatest bands ever. they influenced Nile Rodgers of Chic, Duran Duran, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and many others. Bryan Ferry played with the best musicians in the world, e.g. David Gilmour

[@BariGoddard]

WONDERFUL!

[@HDWTaipei]

The guy in the feathers (actually playing a type of synth) is Brian Eno. He left the band after this album and ended up becoming one of the more influential figures in popular music. Check out his album Ambient 1 (the origin of the term ambient music) or his work with David Bowie or even Coldplay.

[@frankpentangeli7945]

Personally, I adore this song, but it might not be the best song to start the Roxy Music journey. Check out Both Ends Burning, Out of the Blue or Love Is the Drug for a little more mainstream Roxy sound.

[@ShreveportJoe]

😂 Yes, you have that right… a love song to an inflatable doll. 😂

[@JohnHF1957]

One of my favourite bands. On other songs, Andy Mackay (playing keyboards on the right of screen) plays sax or oboe. He also wrote scores for movies and TV shows. Brian Eno was at the forefront of avant-garde music and produced albums for David Bowie, Talking Heads and U2. Eno also composed the start up music for Microsoft Windows95 but he doesn't like PCs and has never owned one. He was also worked extensively on many projects in a range of media. When Eno left the band Eddie Jobson joined, playing violin and keyboards. Eddie was also a member of Jethro Tull at one stage. The singer, Bryan Ferry had a successful solo career. He was also in a relationship with Jerry Hall (she appears as a mermaid on the cover of Roxy Music's album "Siren") before she married Mick Jagger. The guitarist, Phil Manzanera, formed the band 801, released solo albums and played with many greats, including tours with Dave Gilmour. Drummer Paul Thompson has played with a number of bands, including a stint with Concrete Blonde. The band has had five bassists, none of whom were with the band for very long.

[@Geoffreydarcy-pv4mq]

The 801 Live album, with Phil Manzanera, Eno, and band. The UK albums with Eddie Jobson. Both, are on a lot of recordings.

[@alistaircooke3894]

I used to sell what he sings about. One of my first jobs in college was at a novelty shop called "Philandering Pig."

[@GunillaRasmusson]

I loved Roxy Music back then, and a still love them. Bryan Ferry is a very talanted artist and still good looking!

[@garysimmonds9636]

The pretext of the song is you can have a nice home with a pool and luxuries but still feel empty and lonely. The only company the narrator has is the plastic doll.

[@clivejones1152]

Pretext. ? Text surely

[@davidwalker5054]

Depending on your mental stability this song can mean whatever you want it to mean

[@hoggers7572]

Cliche but money and things are great but they can't fill the void long term if you're soul is empty

[@garysimmonds9636]

@clivejones1552 No Mr Picky. Look it up. "Text" is a written word sent to someone. "Pretext" is a hidden meaning. Maybe I could have used a better phrase though. You must be a lot of fun to be around.

[@claytontarrant9978]

Noel Edmonds

[@stephengibbons287]

Its not about an infatable doll, its about lonliness,, personal isolation, familial and social disfunction. lack of sexual outlet no shame or blame attached to that, I mean, if you never faced complete sexual redundancy again what would you do? Iwould say -THANK GOD, what would you say ? : )

[@marklowe8087]

Ogwt,old grey whistle test,was a late night rock show.only those who could play well got the gig,no mime lip sync.

[@davidwalker5054]

To give some idea of how ahead of their time Roxy Music were. The Glitter Band Donny Osmond David Cassidy and Showaddywaddy were in the pop charts when this was released

[@norkannen]

I have several vinyl lps from Brian Ferry the singer from his solo career.😎🇧🇻

[@evaldonegreiros5055]

Roxy Music !

[@retrofan42]

That funny looking guy in purple with long blonde hair...that's Brian Eno!

[@stevegibbons8941]

Its not about an inflatable doll, its about lonliness, about, possibly, an old man whos got money, property and success whos lost his wife, and has to resort to whatever - Its a song about tragedy and lost love. : )

[@andyj639]

Yes money doesn't necessarily mean happiness all could well accentuate loneliness.

[@oneonecoco]

The singer who reminds you of Ross was/is one of Rocks most underrated heart throbs, Bryan Ferry. The keyboardist is Brian Eno who has produced foundational Art Rock bands like Talking Heads. Roxy, don’t try and mold them into 70s Rock because one of their glories is that they rarely fit in. Check Love is the Drug, that was their primary hit in the late 70s.

[@stevegibbons8941]

Roxy Music is a band formed by Bryan Ferry, lead singer and writer, He is a major figure in 1970's Glam rock. He still has a cult following in Britain. Bryans songs tend to be deep, often missed by listeners. This is not a song about sexual depravity, its a song about isolation and desparation. Thankyou for you sincere evaluation.

[@madmark1957]

Roxy Music did a lot of stuff that was fairly experimental at the time. Many of their songs featured cryptic lyrics and the meaning was often whatever you decided I expect a song about an inflatable doll appealed to Brian Ferry's sense of humour, hence the deadpan delivery.

[@simonforester424]

This song is the epitome of psychedelic rock. Listeners at the time would often experiment with certain drugs in order to enhance their listening experience.

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

Inna, this was actually a strange choice for an introduction to Roxy Music. Probably should have started with a famous song such as Love is the Drug.

[@karlclarke]

Rozz Williams {original singer of Christian death} did an amazing cover of this song

[@craigreipold3931]

You should give “Love Is The Drug” a listen, a song from 1975 that got a lot of airplay in the 80’s

[@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x]

...I'm thinkin' of... 👍🏻😊

[@lewistasso8866]

You can definitely hear how both Duran Duran and The Talking Heads were inspired by Roxy Music in that song.

[@ivanskavinskiskavar6242]

Listen to the first five albums in chronological order and be astounded.

[@donholl]

IMO, this early/Eno-era Roxy is the best; later, they became much less distinctive/unusual, once he left. There are (actual - not lip-synced, like this) live performances from German TV of this period that are scorching - especially of 'Re-make/Re-Model', which is a more conventional song (IEDHAH is one of their most "out there" ones).

[@TheLokiBiz]

Did you just call Brian Eno a "pianist"?? He plays synthesizers - did the dozens of knobs and sliders and such not tip you off? :P

[@scifimonkey3]

Art rock giants of the 70s they became more of a dance band in the 80s. Compare and contrast their first hit ‘Virginia Plain’ with the later songs like ‘Avalon’

[@johnniekight1879]

Yep. You guessed right. Lotsa great solo material from Bryan Ferry, Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera & Andy MacKay

[@andrewp7509]

BTK was jamming to this in the bathroom

[@lewistasso8866]

Welcome Inna, as a longtime Roxy Music fan, I recommend you listen to "Both Ends Burning," "Mother of Pearl," "Re-Make/Re-Model" "More Than This," "Avalon," and "Oh Yeah," for now. Trust me.

[@rocketrabble6737]

Don't forget "If There is Something" and "Just Like You"

[@moimeme8827]

you should try "Avalon" from them or "slave to love". iconic of 80's.

[@lemming9984]

By that time though, they had stopped being Roxy Music, and just became Ferry's backing band.

[@andyj639]

Inna, the inflatable doll is a symbol of the emptiness of modern life, despite the subject of the song having all the wealth and material goods he could ever wish for. He is totally alone and isolated though and cannot form a meaningful relationship...

[@biriyaniferrari165]

An iconic song I'm sure you'd agree. Try A Song for Europe or Mother of Pearl from their 1973 album Stranded - the 3rd Roxy Music album.

[@LucasAndrade-vz6yb]

Firstly, I must say that you are magnificent as always Inna and even more so with these headphones, about the music itself I don't really like slow music, but this one I was able to enjoy even more looking at a magnificent beauty like you and if I can Suggesting a song would suggest the song Hero by the band Skillet, that's it, continue with the work you're doing and Brazilian greetings to you! 💚💛💚💛

[@jebp4594]

Nop. You should try "Avalon" from them or "slave to love". iconic of 80's.

[@rocketrabble6737]

No, work through the early, original stuff. Much more interesting!

[@lemming9984]

@@rocketrabble6737 Yep. By Avalon they where just Ferry's backing band.

[@thedolphin5428]

This song cracks me up (laugh) every time, even having listened to it since 1973! And funny, this sweet girl's wtf expression, especially not 100% English comprehension. Ya had to be there!

[@borisbrosowski6630]

Poor Inna. What have you done to her? Anyway she just witnessed 4 f... legends of rock playing live together: Bryan Ferry on Vocals, Brian Eno on Synths, Phil Manzanera on Guitar and Andy Mackay on Sax (well keys here). It just does not come better than that. They did perform this song actually on their introduction to the RnR Hall of Fame :kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHjbp4inaZafgas And yes. Do "Avalon" next and you'll be completely surprised what they can do.

[@alaska_uk1303]

Sacrilege not to mention "The Great" Paul Thompson on drums!

[@borisbrosowski6630]

So which is his standout solo album then? The other 4 each have at least produced one masterpiece on their own. @@alaska_uk1303

[@LasCaniMarcioRocha]

Buenas Noches Hermoso 😊🙏❤️😍

[@sumonjamal1653]

Roxy Music was a pop rock band formed in the 70's in England featuring singer Brian Ferry... They were better known for their pop hits - 'Love is the drug' ... 'Dance away'... 'More than this' ... 🔥🔥 Unfortunately, Roxy Music was rather unstable throughout the years and singer Brian Ferry (and the other members) went solo in the 80's after the band split up... Roxy Music reunited in the 2000's for live concerts only...

[@vambo13257]

Too bad you don't know that it is Bryan Ferry, not Brian Ferry.

[@anthonyclarke5579]

Nothing came close to Roxy's first album and on to the fourth offering. Country Life signalled the end of experimentation but what a ride they were. They still stand the test of time.

[@yatestom4845]

Great song ,great album,for you pleasure ,eno on piano,ferry vocale,manzanera guitar

[@garrywalker7002]

A man's love of his blow up doll.

[@Shermanite0623]

Inna, my first time here. I would love if you would react to Haley Reinhart and PostModern Jukebox covering "Creep" by Radiohead. It has 121 million views. I think you would enjoy her unique beautiful voice.

[@Geoffreydarcy-pv4mq]

🔥💙🔥

[@garylester8621]

No pre-nups here. HA HA Listen to Mother of Pearl too. It starts out crazy fast but then slows down. Just the opposite of this song.

[@biriyaniferrari165]

Yes you are right to a degree but it really it's about a very bleak dystopian future.....

[@kk-om5zm]

🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x]

❤

[@19eightyforeisnow]

You should do whitehouse, why you never became a dancer.

[@andrewp7509]

Yes,you're being replaced

[@LucasAndrade-vz6yb]

Ah yes, I thought you weren't going to post anything Inna, just waiting for the video

[@jeffgraham9210]

And the key board player has feathers...That is Brian Fuckin Eno! FFS...

[@davida.j.berner776]

Great band, classic song, but... yeah. Not the easiest one to appreciate for your first experience of this group! If you plan to listen to more songs by Roxy, I'd recommend starting with one or two of their singles, and then working your way up to their more experimental album tracks (like this one!) after you have a better feel for the group. Kudos for attempting it, though!

[@ddullaway]

Virginia plain is a bit more commercial from tge same era

[@simplesecretof]

Maybe Try something simple like ABBA prior to unexplored territory 😊👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hello there hello

[@rustle2]

Empty wife, empty life.

[@madbiker1000]

It's bloody great art.. the subject matter is irrelevant... Better to be honest than politically correct... The subject matter is fire !.. you know it is !

[@Ghoulstille]

check out "Love is the Drug".

[@TheLokiBiz]

How are you gonna pause the song RIGHT at the climax after the solo starts? That's heresy!

[@davidwalker5054]

Depending on your mental stability the ambiguous lyrics can mean whatever you want them to mean

[@davidlee6720]

Roxie Seventies' greats - America did not quite get them ; too intelligent and quirkily British; Ferry himself (lead singer) a bit of an Hollywood look-alike which he exploited, the group not afraid to try any subject matter and everything they did was unique and different, every song off an album was good enough to be a single; we were spoilt really; and their fashion-sense was brilliant too. Way beyond their time, we are only just catching up after forty odd years.

[@bobm7359]

This is from heir best period, years later when Eno left, their music degraded into background music for posh nightclubs...

[@theresamorrison1411]

This is a myth. Eno looked great and fitted the art house image perfectly. However he didn’t create the band, write the songs, sing them or play an instrument apart from “performing” on a synthesiser. Any changes in their music were because Bryan made them. To me their greatest albums were after he left: Stranded & Country Life are my favourite along with the greatest live album ever “Viva Roxy Music”

[@AlmostReady504]

Out of your depth, doll

[@Bobmeanstreak]

The band were good and talented. Only problem was the Brian Ferry ego and attitude, something he never controlled and alienated him in the industry. Brian Eno was the truest talent.

[@ronaldleach9899]

Well you were delightful as always...but that music, I'm looking for a refund on that . 😆

[@philipdear224]

Plastic doll or is it People are trafficked from all over the world never to be seen again The key is what is real and What is real to the charicter in the song

[@weslennon3425]

Try Home Free's Hillbillly Bone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5CakIWKpMyFeNk

[@michaelmurphy8792]

Inna you need to watch a young girl /Lanie Gardner,singing DREAMS Fleetwood Mac.she has a amazing voice.

[@robertgowan8689]

Glad they got out of this....

[@salsonny]

yes odd song. but the rest of their stuff is great. What person requested you heard this before you hear a real song by them??? first impressions. Wrong advice from music requestor

[@chrisjamieson3452]

Song is murky. I'd have never suggested this one. Are you supposed to get up and dance or something?

[@scifimonkey3]

No you are supposed to listen and absorb.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

@@scifimonkey3 These people are trying to attract followers. They should be introduced to the most familiar and also quality tracks that will get people's attention. There is only so much time they and their viewers have. Help them out.

[@scifimonkey3]

@@chrisjamieson3452 you may know her better than me but its not what inna says that she is about. If all she wanted was views she would be listening to KPOP.

[@DerrickDeitz]

​@@chrisjamieson3452no this is their best song.

[@peterstrayhorn5316]

Well we can't like themall this is kreapy 😮.

[@mouthoftheniagara]

This is an odd one. I like Roxy Music and I don't remember this one at all. "More than This" or Avalon is more representative of their talent.

[@alaska_uk1303]

No, more representative of their talent are the early 70's albums (where this track is from) when they were at their most innovative best!

[@martinsv9183]

Strange suggestion. Need to start with some of his hits of course. Try "Kiss and Tell" or "Avalon".. or "Right Stuff".. "Dont stop the Dance".. "Jelous Guy"..

[@michaelgallego3555]

Who recommended this trash? Sounds nothing like Roxy Music. If this was the first song I ever heard from this band I would never give them another chance. Their first big hit was "Dance Away."

[@chrisjamieson3452]

For single lovers you'd think maybe they'd suggest Love is the Drug. Good tune. Personally, my favorite will always be Mother of Pearl. Gorgeous song.

[@alaska_uk1303]

Roxy Music had lots of hits before "Dance Away" try "Virginia Plain" their first single released in 1972!!

[@ronjoanne5980]

Yuck!!