Rupert Holmes - 'Escape (Pina Colada)' Reaction! Searching for Love in the Personal Ads!

[@thisisitreactions]

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[@RMiles-jd2ze]

Best line in the song is "Awe, it's you".

[@Steve-cm2ys]

I've always seen it as the most odd, unrealistic line. Love the song though.

[@bry88XXX]

@@Steve-cm2ys Not to me, I could easily see this happen. I think these guys broke it down perfectly.

[@laraismyname821]

I never get tired of watching that exact moment in the song when it clicks for the people listening exactly what has happened. I think it's a sweet song. I mean it just shows that they were meant to be together when out of all the people out there--they found each other again as 'strangers'. Aw...

[@suzanneprock7286]

Really like this song, it was very popular in the 70's. My girlfriends and I went to Florida on vacation our Senior year and this played in every bar we went to.

[@rogerdaly6326]

Who would think a song about 2 people that are contemplating cheating on each other wind up right back with each other. Great irony in the story.

[@joycepalm9190]

My teenage daughter "hated" me, as they tend to do. She agreed to go for a walk with me after dinner. It suddenly started raining on us halfway oh no! She smiled and started belting out this song LOL! Blessed memories.

[@sarahdixon1943]

❤❤❤ Love that!!! ❤️ ❤❤

[@JJM3rd]

I was really surprised when I found this out, but Rupert Holmes wrote “You Got It All” by The Jets from the 80s. I’d bet you guys know that one. “Escape” was the final #1 song of the 70s, top of the charts when the calendar flipped to the 80s.

[@nchiley]

In an interview Rupert said this was not only the first take it was the first time it was ever sung just having been written in the Hotel room the night before. You may notice one line has a syllable too many. And another line has 1 syllable too few.

[@adideles7977]

Always love it when people see the twist of this song!! You guys were great and hilarious throughout this reaction! 💝💞

[@kimzwolinski9919]

This song is hilarious to watch reactions to. Younger people especially are really entertaining 😂

[@hectorsmommy1717]

He is quite the Renaissance Man. Award winning songwriter, movie writer, and playwright, Holmes just recently ventured into novel writing. I just finished his first book, "The McMasters Guide to Homicide: Murder Your Employer" and it was great.

[@JeffPhillips-dn2fg]

Him - Rupert Holmes. Guys check out his follow up top 10 billboard charting hit to pina colada song! Love to see you react to it! Keep up the great reactions and thank you!

[@faithrenewed3443]

I've loved this song since I was a kid.... Greatest moral to the story ever!! The neighbors grass is only greener because you aren't watering yours.

[@susanclement4068]

Well said!!👍👍

[@kevinprzy4539]

the songs about communication, the problem of most long relationships is the breakdown of communication.

[@melissafernandez79]

My favorite description of him in this video was that he looked like he teaches middle school science (said by a middle school science teacher). "Old lady" was 70s slang for girlfriend or wife.

[@taylorduncan5703]

Rob Squad!

[@shwicaz]

It's like we are watching a karaoke video. All the hand motions for emphasis... oh man, love this song.

[@kartaan]

That or someone parodying Weird Al

[@karenfryberger4260]

@@kartaan Weird Al's"White and Nerdy" does come to mind...

[@cog4life]

A classic…..official video is great. Brilliant song. 😊😂

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Rupert pretty much made it alone on this song as far as fame is concerned but he made a pretty good living with writing as well ..'' Him'' is a hit that was released after Pina Colada came out ..

[@troyshilanski380]

The newspapers had the personal column way back. They also had pages of job listings too.

[@julieharden2433]

I love when people first realize what this song is really about. Lol

[@melodydaniel8630]

That song has always been ridiculously fun.

[@Jude_196]

THANK YOU for "getting the gist of the story"!!! So many reactors don't even CATCH IT....and, it's SO FUNNY!! LOVE THIS SONG - VERY SWEET!

[@Jamie-bx3dh]

I grew up with this song in the background. Pretty sure it was both my parents writing this but neither wanted it to be the other. Dying! 😂

[@SusanSloate]

You wanna know more of what Rupert Holmes did? How much time you got? In addition to writing another hit song for The Jets, "You Got It All", which was covered later by Britney Spears, he also went to Broadway and wrote a musical, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which won him two Tony Awards (for Best Book and Best Music and Lyrics for a Musical). He then started writing plays (won two Edgars for Best Mystery Play), wrote an Emmy-winning TV series, RememberWENN, and then a number of novels. He's the ultimate Renaissance man who's just kept re-inventing himself. As of now, he's had 8 shows on Broadway, which would be an enviable track record EVEN IF HE DID NOTHING ELSE. But he also worked with artists like Barbra Streisand and Elton John and wrote a number of songs for her movie, A STAR IS BORN. And he's still working!

[@thisisitreactions]

Thanks for the background

[@art2736]

The original dating app. Personal column of the newspaper.

[@emichels]

Great dating app: Actually getting off your phone and going outside and meeting people.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I'm impressed that you guys are so impressed. Great reaction.

[@thisisitreactions]

We are impressed that you are impressed with the fact that we were impressed! Thanks for rockin' with us!

[@laurahatzes6964]

Love this! You all were fun to watch on this one. I often wonder if the younger generation would get this!

[@emilymcpaul4204]

This is role play scenario. To bring back the spark between them.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

I had a K Tel record with this and Thunder Island by Jay Ferguson on it. I loved that album when I was about 10.

[@Irockthere4]

The way he moves is on point my brothers. He was on the beat without even dancing really. Great Yacht Rock song.

[@kyloren1014]

Such a classic ❤ love how it is in Guardians of the Galaxy

[@MightMouse2174]

They had a show on Vh-1 years ago and he said he hates pina coladas because when he would go to a bar people would always order it for him

[@peterwaters8338]

a real wordsmith he is....

[@Rogers_Ranger]

this reminds me of Rick Astley a voice u do not expect , so funny

[@darkstardan3309]

This whole thing cracks me up. Funny and entertaining - both video and your post responses. Ha ha ha! Thanks!

[@troyshilanski380]

Great reaction guys!

[@dibutler9151]

Rupert looked like the dude at H & R Bloch that did our taxes.

[@0okamino]

But did he like piña coladas?

[@rickward460]

Love the reaction guys! Rupert was Gangsta before it was cool 👍 Merry Christmas 🎄 Spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸

[@thecoolunclea.k.a.unclebea1158]

This is everyone favorite video . Every reaction channel i noticed

[@leeyaferguson9019]

I always loved the fun!!!❤

[@dianelindquist9796]

Yup😂always knew the hook, then listened to all the words😮😅classic!!

[@Cindybloom]

When I first listened to the lyrics to this song, I couldn't stop laughing at the twist and his lady's response of "Oh, it's you." 🤣 This reaction was super funny, the shock of his lyrics was fun to see. Rupert Homles' songs are always so enjoyable since they usually tell a story like in the Pina Colada If I had to recommend a song of his to listen it would be "I Don't Need You" (my favorite) or "Him" Those are good songs and good stories as well 😂

[@troyshilanski380]

This wasnt a roller skating song. This was driving with the parents and it pops up on the radio song.

[@JRobinette-f6q]

Loved this song

[@debrakale7438]

I remember this song , ..its so true sometimes people search when the jewel is right before you.I burst out laughing before you guys started the song comparing his looks to a serial killer 😂 Thank you reviewing this song ❤

[@msmrsro]

Half a brain? Not even a whole brain? Only half? 😂😂😂

[@0okamino]

To be fair, .5 is still preferable to 0. 😄

[@fuzzylogics139]

Hhahahaha! Man, the amounts of times I've heard this song since childhood and at work later playing in the background, phonetically singing/ humming along, I had NEVER really heard the lyrics apparently 😂 Next time at work when it plays I'm gonna go for it 100% at the switch up, just like Rupert did!

[@randomperson6433]

How did that work out? My old bestie and I did our best Belushi as Joe Cocker when his songs came on at work. It was great 😂

[@fuzzylogics139]

Haahah! Best friends that match your "long hair don't care"-vibe! I can just see it in my mindseye. You would be my go-to colleague on many a-musical occasion! Wish I could tell you how the Rupert impression worked out but it could take a while since I'm out of a job at the moment @@randomperson6433 ! When I delivered groceries in summertime I always had music on blast and if it's that song where the music takes you over.. I was louder and more animated than the radio. Can't help it! Over the highway or at a red light in a busy city: don't matter. And I have rhythm & soul from my head to my toes (well, arguably probably, but it sure feels like it!) but I couldn't hold a note if my life depended on it! You could hear me coming down your street like an I-scream truck :)) You HAVE to make work, work!

[@maryford4346]

Communication is a MUST……..❤❤❤❤

[@waynehall-ge6hq]

It's a crazy fun Love song,Great reaction you guys are awesome 👌

[@josephmichelli2441]

I always loved this song , i remember it on the radio in my parents car back in the day.. Just about 2 years ago i actually listen to the words and i love it even more now that i understand it.. Also get why it has 2 names Escape/pina colada, cause none knew what it was about ... lol

[@troyshilanski380]

Love ya guys.

[@MikeCoggan]

He had a couple more hits "Him" and "Answering Machine" similar. You really should check out The Buoys "Timothy" which Rupert Holmes also wrote - darker but with a twist at the end.

[@tonyaristide2582]

When this came out talk about overplayed on all the pop and easy stations. Good song but all us 70s kids hated it, but we knew all the words 😂!

[@curestruck]

You guys really rocked this reaction!

[@jamesfalato4305]

Catchy Song... With A "Gotcha" Finale!!!

[@Anthony-k7t]

And she said "aw it's you"❤ remember he thought he was tired 😂 it was her letter he read😅. "Oh i never knew" . There is always something you don't know about your mate❤. Most people miss the flip thinking he's a man trying to get away from his lady 😅 she's beat him to it.

[@DEBBKIRK11171965]

I LOVE THIS!!!

[@darthmunz]

I died when Ollie said “it’s a story for your ass” 😂

[@bryanCJC2105]

The video makes you want to say "Hey, it's Dave from Finance!"

[@SEG1200S]

You guys had me 😂

[@SusanMetzger-n9v]

You guys are making me laugh cry so hard😂😂😂💃💃☘️☘️

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Wow i was like 11 or 12 when this came out!

[@rhondawest8027]

Y'all make this song even funnier lol😂😂😂😂

[@renelpatat]

Great tune! I always thought that was a good way to get caught cheating! There’s nothing like rediscovering your person!

[@2prettyfunnythings736]

Really enjoy the channel, had me cracking up on this one 😂

[@dcaseng]

His best song is "HIM" in my opinion, but this is great too.

[@chicagocubs71]

Fellas, when I went to Puerto Rico in December 2023, don't laugh, but I was drinking Pina Collada's n that shit was good!!!

[@SusanMetzger-n9v]

Cant wait til you see who he meets😂😂🤭🤭😂😂 💃💃☘️🤸‍♂️☘️🤸‍♂️

[@KaylaYeager-mz5sd]

Love the song but now I associate it with body parts in the fridge 😂

[@workingman6681]

All I could say is LMAO!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tinamakaneole]

😊❤

[@debbiebell1801]

I know every word!

[@Stephen-nd1sx]

Never saw him or the video. Hilarious!

[@sarahdixon1943]

The funniest part of this is watching him try to get some kind of "groove" or "rhythm" 😊😊 ..

[@SIXX2772]

Oh...its you!! lol

[@florencebagley1217]

Check out his song Him !

[@TracyVoD]

Great video/reaction. TBH I was a bit sick of this song but had never seen this video and did enjoy it. My young adult daughter doesn't like the song because she thinks it glorifies cheating. It's very catchy though.

[@glenncooper9898]

Can’t think of the actually names but there’s one about the answering machine. And one about the cigarettes left on the nightstand

[@kellyreiterman]

The look of a 1970s serial killer or accountant for sure! 🤣

[@TarheelKev]

The original video shows them up late at night in bed both looking at the personals in the paper.lol

[@jimmyjohn2815]

👍

[@rhondawest8027]

Suprise suprise 😂😂😂😂

[@josephmichelli2441]

FIRE!!

[@Rogers_Ranger]

my dudes , Lions pride ! hahahahah

[@jerrynichols7795]

Check out Rupert singing the song Him

[@dussdamuss]

I'm 47 years old and didn't know the true lyrics to this song until about 4 years ago.

[@light9999]

You gotta wonder how rich this one sweet little vibe made him. What else does he need to do after this.

[@EngiNerd747]

Cartion Banks

[@swampfizz]

this is 1 of them songs ya have to listen to the lyrics..its better understanding the lyrics...AAA++++

[@maine420grow]

He about to murder this song

[@derekbeck9124]

Ted Bundy style 😂 lol

[@tinakeith5822]

So who should be upset the most? Him ? Or her?

[@YouCant27]

You know a conversation (fight) took place, especially during the next argument. “What? Now come on now, you sent out a personal ad for someone to respond to? You were LOOKING for someone else!!??!!” Response: “And your ass responded to that, so you were hoping to hook up with someone else!!” Response: “Well, I wasn’t the bleepin bleep that started this thing! You didn’t see me writing out my desires for just ANYONE to respond to! At least I only answered the way it was written, PLUS I knew it was you the whole time! That’s why I responded! I know that you didn’t know it was me, because when you saw it was me you said “Oh, it’s you”. See, and you didn’t even seem happy that it was me!” Response: “And that’s why you’re going to end up alone!”

[@playform]

He looks like a teacher who sings on the side to make money for school supplies.

[@marcuscottham7203]

Tune

[@soadortiz]

Personal column on newspaper dan i feel old

[@johnathanstruble1064]

😂❤

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

All the hand jesters are a bit much. But I love the song!

[@troyshilanski380]

Just as wtf instead of champaigne put in cocaine. People said nope. Cant say that.

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

Listen to “Him”

[@Another_User_Name_]

I'm pretty sure he was a one hit wonder. The story the song told was funny, and the video and set just added to it.

[@MightMouse2174]

He's not but this was his biggest hit

[@franticrage73]

Great song. The other one you could check out is Him. Goes in a different direction but I’ve enjoyed it for decades. Just not a clever.

[@MikeStarr1000]

Him