SINGER's Wife ABANDONED Him...Turned PAIN into 1 of the MOST POPULAR Songs EVER! | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the SMOOTHEST song of all time?

[@Code.Name.V]

Otis Redding - For Your Precious Love

[@christineml1476]

Bill Withers "Ain't No Sunshine"

[@SPak-rt2gb]

I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos

[@fivestring65ify]

Sailing. Christopher Cross.

[@Lam_3-22-23]

We Were Meant to Be Lovers- Photoglo Cool Change - Little River Band Dance With Me - Orleans Unforgettable - Nat King Cole

[@TheGarageRecordingSC]

I’m glad that I actually grew up with these songs, fresh on the radio, as a kid in the 70s. 🙏❤️

[@ProfessorofRock]

When people/// Real people made REAL music!

[@WILLNOTCOMPLY72]

​@@ProfessorofRockFACTS

[@GypsyJRo]

Me too 👍

[@JRan67]

We're putting together a 1970s puzzle at work right now and the young'ns are having to suffer through my stories for every image 😂

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You were lucky!

[@gtv6chuck]

A near perfect pop song. This song and songs by bands like Ambrosia and Bread were a huge part of the vibe of the 70s.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Bread was an acquired taste for me. I love them now.

[@thundarrisaboss2725]

Bread rocks!

[@meatgoat4084]

I remember as a kid when this was just another great song on the radio. Back when I thought things could only get better. Now I realize that period was the golden age of music. As they used to tell us back then, you don't know whatcha got 'till it's gone.

[@tb7077]

I’m unapologetically a yacht rock freak. I grew up with it and I’ve never gotten bored with it. It’s great music!

[@michaelroberts3898]

I go crazy by Paul Davis. It’s right in my own vocal range so whenever I hear it I belt it out haha. That’s one of the reasons songs of that era last. The vocal range wasn’t a challenge to sing along, unless you’re trying to match pipes with Steve Perry or Mickey Thomas or Brad Delp. I’m not saying anyone in the audience sounds like the artist but the songs practically invited you to join in. That sticks with you.

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

Paul Davis, " I Go Crazy" was my Middle School JAM!

[@stephenhanft1226]

Baby Come Back by Player is such a great song. I remember when it went to #1 on the pop charts in January of 1978. That song represented one of the definitive sounds of the seventies which has stood the test of time that all generations have discovered it and enjoy it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Good memory!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

There was a reason people went out of disco’s way to listen to this song.

[@miss.cellanous8610]

I love this song ❤

[@lindamcfarland9656]

This song is so great! Its one of those that everyone seems to know. A few years ago, one of my Facebook friends posted the line "Baby come back!" and people kept posting the next lines until we got most of the song, line by line, on the thread and every line contributed by a different person across age ranges. Good fun! It was nice to see so many people share a moment of pure internet flash mob fun! 😄

[@ProfessorofRock]

So cool!

[@jennyjenny4501]

Great 70’s am radio classic that has endured because it is actually a great song, unlike much of the music we hear today that is forgettable!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Jenny! I agree!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It has staying power because it actually has a pulse and feeling.

[@JT-1969]

The 70’s & 80’s by far were the two best decades for music, nothing since can compare. I’m truly blessed to have been a kid growing up through these times. Thank you Professor of Rock for your time and energy you put into your videos, I love learning now what I didn’t know then about all these songs and artists! 👍

[@1BobsYourUncle]

I would say 60’s&70’s with the 80’s a close 3rd to the sixties…Lots of new influences in the 60’s that changed R&R forever. The eighties had a new, unique sound that is easily identifiable but still doesn’t impact music like the 60’s did.

[@carolnichols2869]

@@1BobsYourUncle exactly.

[@larrypower8659]

I’m a professional musician and music educator, and have been for over 55 years. I’ve played and taught music from every era, ‘50s through today. I believe the music of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s had one main thing today’s pop lacks: SOUL. Honest emotion. Not much of that today, but that’s just me …

[@tinoyb9294]

That's because nobody cares about anything but the almighty dollar.

[@pammanners2250]

You said it.

[@aplusatlanta1]

That’s exactly right! that’s why the music lasts through decades and will continue. Great soul never dies.

[@llamasugar5478]

You don’t think WAP has staying power?! I have no illusions about earlier musicians being more virtuous than “artists” today, but yes, they put more “soul” into their music. And there was a higher level of musicality involved. Now things are auto tuned to death and vulgarity is mistaken for daring and creativity.

[@RFazor]

And me too

[@garydean0308]

"Before the machines took over." What a perfect way to describe "real" music. I see the term yacht rock as a very positive thing. Look how much of it has stood the test of time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Exactly right!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Real music with real human emotions. Today’s music is Diet Coke.

[@EuniclaireMaeAnneHerrera]

❤❤❤right!

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 😂🤣✌🏼

[@conniebauer4128]

Yacht Rock is my favorite "genre" of music. The singing, songwriting, production, and musicianship on those records is out of this world!

[@ProfessorofRock]

So cool!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too! I cannot get enough yacht rock.

[@reneeeiier4818]

I have to say, this 61 year old woman HATES that younger generations refer to the great music of her youth as "yacht rock". Every time I hear/read that term it makes me think about what we called "elevator music".

[@fivestring65ify]

Oh man, this one is so good. It still gets regular airplay, and still holds up today. It is indeed a yacht rock classic. I listen to it almost daily. The 70s had so much good music.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The melody is catchy enough to remain in the public lexicon for a long time.

[@OZARKMOON1960]

Player, Pablo Cruise, Asia - oh so many mellow groups bring back memories of hours spent in my room as a teen, listening to all their records with earphones. I love them all so much. OMG - he mentions my all-time favorite and versatile singer: Gino Vannelli! That would have been a heck of a concert!

[@b.g.5869]

Asia wasn't in the same vein as Player at all. It was an arena rock supergroup made up of former members of Yes, ELP, King Crimson, and The Bugles. Best known for the song "Heat Of The Moment".

[@ponzo1967]

One of those songs that is a must in any smooth rock playlist. I can see why this went top ten on the R&B charts as well.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It's a cross over classic!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

This song has that Hall and Oates magic touch.

[@Heather-vi2jg]

I'm an 80's kid but I love this song. It has always worked for me that I had 3 older sisters and an older brother. The music was always flowing in our house, in different rooms and different music. So I was fortunate to grow up with a variety of music to listen too. I believe that's why today I love so many kinds of music. Music is for the soul and life. That's why Im so glad that I stumbled upon this channel. I just can't get enough music in my life.

[@pcooper3559]

Totally agree I had much older sister into The Beatles another older brother Rolling Stones, next brother down into Rock. I was youngest so heard so much music that I really shouldn't have known about!!!

[@littlecatfeet9064]

@@pcooper3559 I had an older brother who got me into rock and post-punk like The Pretenders and The Stranglers and a cousin who got me into pop and disco, like Michael Jackson and ABBA. it’s always nice when family members are a good musical influence. When I got into my own music I soaked up everything.

[@janiephillips4842]

I'm an only child. How I longed for a brother or sister. You were so lucky. ⚘️💖

[@Heather-vi2jg]

Yea I think so too

[@itswamba2060]

I was a kid when I first heard, "Baby Come Back" but immediately loved it, having never gone through a break up. And now as an adult and having lived it more than I care to reveal, I love it even more! One of my all time favorites.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Absolutely iconic, with such a smooth tone and beat behind it. Can't imagine the 70s without it, and love the anecdotes as always!

[@ProfessorofRock]

RC32! What's going on?

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@ProfessorofRock I am quite fine! Thank you! Hope you are as well!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a no doubt classic.

[@debbiereitmulder2151]

I was a little kid when this came out and was heavily influenced by what my older brothers and sister listened to...they had great taste!! " Baby Come Back" is one of those great songs that brings back great memories of my childhood. This song never gets old for me.....still love it. The 70's had some great music!!

[@crashburn3292]

For me "Yacht Rock" almost literally means taking me back to my childhood in the 70s.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@janetremsing6988]

👍🙂Back when music was actually great! (And I don't even have a yacht!)

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It brings back memories!

[@danmontie6367]

Honestly, that, and Yacht Rock Deep Tracks are my favorite XM stations.

[@billyray8062]

Another great interview Professor, I`m amazed that he can still hit those high notes!! Awesome song I loved in the 70s.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

This is the first single I completely wore out on my record player. I still love it. I always assumed the lyrics came first, so glad Peter Beckett didn't go with the steak and fries lyric that he first came up with for the chords,lol. Fantastic interview professor, Peter is a great storyteller!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha. That would've been funny. but not good for the song! Thanks My Name!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Otherwise it would have been a novelty song…😂

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 baby come back and we'll have steak and fries 🎶🎵🎵🎶😂

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@MyName-pl7zn Gives Disco Duck a run for its money 🦆 🤣

[@parkeydavid]

It's sad that the music industry doesn't write songs like this anymore. A whole generation can only experience the music of my youth through classic rock stations, and KZbin. I think the next generation will be a resurgence of the classic style because of the popularity of hits like this.

[@TheBaumcm]

The music industry never wrote songs like this. It was always the musicians and lyricists who made these songs real. Now, even the musicians are just trying to sing whatever will make them trend.

[@robertcronin6603]

The Professor asks the best questions in his interviews....one of the best music interviewers ever.

[@rogerdeahl9629]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Player! Great song from a great group. Baby Come Back has definitely stood the test of time. Fun Fact: Ronn Moss, after Player went inactive in 1982 pursued an acting career. He was most famous for playing Ridge Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful soap opera. (And some cheesy 80s movies). Have a great Tuesday Professor. Awesome deep dive today!

[@LazyIRanch]

Today I guessed the song immediately! Great tune and lyrics, and almost everyone has experienced the heartbreak described in this song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

My grandma used to watch that. And every soap opera.

[@LazyIRanch]

I had to look him up since I never saw that soap, I recognize him from something; probably one of those cheesy movies you mentioned. He's a handsome man even now in his 70s. I love his soap character name, "Ridge Forrester". You just know that a guy with that moniker is going to be a hunk with a chiseled jaw and full head of hair! When we named our baby son in 1992, my husband and I wanted a name that reflected our love of the outdoors (well, my ex was going for "manly"). We named him "Forrest Jack". I thought "No one is going to tease him with such a "manly" name!" WRONG! Two years later a very popular movie came out starring Tom Hanks. Ever since, my son has complained that everyone at school tells him to "Run, Forrest, run!" pretty much daily! OOPS! Oh well, I still love his name that he shares with my favorite uncle who is no longer with us.

[@trinapatterson8872]

It’s doesn’t matter what Genre of music you listen too there isn’t anyone that hasn’t heard this amazing song. Your right it resonates with everyone we’ve all felt lose at some point and that’s why we can all sing along to it!! What an amazing story and song. So glad that it’s resurgence is happening with our kids

[@je23508]

The arrangement gives a feeling of reflection that resonates with so many listeners.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It is very contemplative mood.

[@brentgardner5103]

"Baby, Come Back" and "This Time I'm in it for Love" always make me crank it up when they come on. I made a playlist with Player and Ambrosia. Great artists! Thank you!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yacht rock supreme.

[@edhastie6074]

Those 2 songs hit soo close to home for me

[@craigparse1439]

I love "Baby Come Back"! Whenever I see it show up on my KZbin feed, I have to watch it all the way through. It has so much contour. Starting the song with the drums & bass with the keyboard fill was pure genius. That, and the hard stop at the end of the bridge, pure genius!!

[@charleyanne]

I forget about certain things or feelings until I hear a song like this then it all comes rushing back to me!! ❤ the music of my youth!

[@ProfessorofRock]

ME too!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I understand!

[@jimmaculate5]

I love how the professor has such joy for the music in all of these episodes.

[@christineml1476]

1978 was the year I discovered my older brothers' and sisters' music; "Baby Come Back" was one of their 45s. I loved it and asked them to play it when they put their records on the turntable. Sometimes they did, sometimes they didn't. 😊

[@ProfessorofRock]

I had an older sister. She was into pop and new wave.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I am the older sister in the family, so my younger sister will sometimes come and do her swaying dance whenever I put on a tune.

[@jenford7078]

Oh Adam! This was such a great interview, we would all throw our bras at you both! You ask great things, and Peter adds great things, it is as good an interview as this song is powerful. I admit to even today cranking up the radio in the car all the way the moment I hear the first notes. Remarkable!

[@FilipinaVegana]

DEFINITELY one of the finest songs ever! ❤

[@glennbeardmore6906]

When I was a kid my dad played adult contemporary radio in the car. I remembered hearing all the greatest hits of the 70's and early 80's. This was a great song with some even greater riffs. I must admit that I was disappointed when punk, and synthetic rock came out.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Did you like new wave?

[@gregwasserman2635]

Ah, 70s AM bliss. 1977 was a good year for music. My folks mainly listened to AM radio back then, so I heard this song a lot when it was released. Star Wars was all the rage, disco was all over the airwaves, and there was a lot of great albums and singles released in the rock realm.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing GREG!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Even a disco version of Star Wars hit #1!

[@gregwasserman2635]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980, I remember that version. I had just turned 10 when "Star Wars - A New Hope" came out, the perfect age for a kid to watch that movie. I loved the soundstrack and still have the original release of the soundtrack on vinyl somewhere.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@gregwasserman2635 The Star Wars theme is one of the greatest ever, so we all would enjoy it.

[@donovanjones4175]

Love these interviews Thanks bro

[@kariqualters5908]

One of the songs that has always brought me right back to my youth every time I hear it!! Thanks Adam, as always, for the memories….❤

[@polyrhythmia]

The harmonies really make this song stand out. Was a big song when I was in high school in the late 70's. Also, Toby Beau's "Angel Baby" was big at this time.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I like the Rosie and the Originals original version.

[@Jimc4007]

January 78, senior year of high school, Jr. & Sr. Prom, the DJ played that song many times throughout the evening! I was there with the one who would become my wife and here we are quickly growing old together all these years later!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m graduating in 2024. I should request this song at prom.

[@jamesswanson4303]

“ Music that doesn’t sound robotic “. Suns it all up.

[@catherine6653]

I really like this song. I have been in the car with my family with this song playing. We we all singing along, "Baby Come Back "! A perfect song for a road trip trip playlist 😊.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing such a great memory Catherine!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a good one to put on a sailing playlist as well.

[@catherine6653]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Hi Lilly 👋. Tonight is the Sqeeze and Phychedelic Furs concert. I have to leave at a little early to get to the airport. Going to Colorado for the John Denver celebration. I can't believe it is finally here.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@catherine6653 OOH! Tell me how it is. That lineup is rad!

[@catherine6653]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I will post some pictures on my community page tomorrow.

[@tacobreather]

I love this song! A classic clean song with excellent vocals and a melancholy vibe.

[@terrychris466]

Let me tell you why this song is so great. First, the beginning is captivating. The casual bass beat backed by the crisp drum rhythm immediately catches your attention, and you know the song is going somewhere. Then the melodic guitar riff plays, and it’s pure 70s magic. Lots of tremolo on a dreamy phrase that only adds to the building suspense. The story unfolds, and we learn of the devastating heartbreak that has occurred. We’ve all been there and instantly have compassion, sympathy, and hope that the woman comes back…but we never know for sure. The vocal harmonies are sheer joy, and Beckett’s shattered soul begs for his lost love in a way that makes us feel his anguish like our own. His agony is almost palpable, and his honesty-admitting wearing a “mask of false bravado” until the sun goes down and he gets that “empty feelin’ again” brings a tear to the eye. We feel your pain brother. We’re sorry. We know it’s just awful. The bridge somehow expresses a sensation of hopeful rebirth or reunion, with the dynamic keyboard notes soaring through a major tonality leading to the epic pause before the final, heart-rending choruses. Just a masterpiece on all levels-musical, artistic, lyrical, spiritual. I was 13 when this song ruled the airways. It crushed me when I went through an adolescent break up with my girlfriend-cut to the bone. In fact, it was so impactful, I couldn’t listen to it for a long time. Now, it brings a bittersweet nostalgia of the late 70s, junior high school, first girlfriends, and the unpredictable paths of love. It remains one of the greatest songs of the era. It’s society’s loss that no one makes ‘em like this anymore.

[@sarasotarebel2445]

This is my favorite song from the 70's. Such a good interview.

[@jamalstephenson7140]

It's awesome that they were so excited when they debuted at #80 on the billboard hot 100!

[@ProfessorofRock]

No joke!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It warms my heart.

[@cgoebbert]

I DJ events, weddings, etc, and have a “Soft 70’s” playlist I love to spin w/ Dancing in the Moonlight (King Harvest), Fireball’s You are the Woman, Reminiscing (Little River Band), Boz Skaggs Lido Shuffle and Dirty lowdown, How Much I Feel, You’re the Biggest Part of Me and You’re the Only Woman by Ambrosia, Sister Golden Hair & others by America…I could go on. All great songs that have a certain feel that just works together.

[@davidhinkson8856]

Absolutely love this song and now you mention it, it does have a Hall and Oates vibe to it, similar to "She's Gone". I know Ronn Moss best for his role as Ridge Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful".

[@lsrose]

One of the best songs ever written and recorded. Is probably my favorite song ever.

[@brentcox7772]

That was a great interview Professor! Love the behind the scenes!🤘🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ltlt3477]

"...and it was big too..." What a guy! I love this song. Great interview as always.

[@CoondawgPD]

Oh yeah, this was smooth. Ambrosias “How much I feel” was smooth. The build up crescendo and back to a slow rhythm was incredible.

[@ProfessorofRock]

So true!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love How Much I Feel.

[@robster7316]

Nice fellow, Peter Becket and he's aged well, too. Player had the right sound at the right time with this song, and it still sounds great. The solo at the end was well put together, too. Shame that they cut if off for radio play. Ace, Player, Orleans, Ambrosia and other similar bands seemed to rule the airwaves back in those days. Thanks, Adam!

[@ProfessorofRock]

THanks Robster! I will hit you back on Patreon! I've been slammed lately!

[@kariqualters5908]

The 4 bands you list here are the perfect representation of our youth and bring those days back so clearly the past becomes tangible!!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

There was a high demand for smooth yacht rock! 🛥️

[@normatible9795]

I hope peter becket got rich a little bit

[@EuniclaireMaeAnneHerrera]

❤❤

[@-mattwood]

In the same way that the 80s doesn't exist without Everybody Wants to Rule the World / Tears for Fears, the 70s don't exist without Baby Come Back. I was 10 years old when this song came out... I had a girlfriend at the time (I mean, come on, it was the 70's - every 10 year old was actually 20 years old) and this girl was the light of my life, one of the most beautiful girls in school - both inside and out. I remember hearing this song late at night (I would go to sleep listening to the radio) and it made me imagine (against my will) a time when we might no longer be together - and it absolutely tore a hole through me. It broke me. I remember tearing up hearing this song. I could feel every word. I could not imagine life without her and how much I would miss her. Then one day, it wasn't my imagination... we just drifted away from each other and 46 years later there is still a scar there. Music is so powerful. What a fantastic song. Thank you again, Adam.

[@spocktheripper]

I have been playing for43 years, and the guitar solo on the album version of this is still my absolute top favorite.

[@briansherwood3595]

One of my favorite songs. Had a girl break my heart my senior year in High School (1987) & I remember buying this record & crying my eyes out listening to it. The song never gets old for me.

[@patrickcasey357]

This Time I'm In It For Love is just as good a tune as Baby... I met Peter when he was playing with Little River Band back in '98. good guy.

[@ultragroove1]

This song brings back the best memories. Peter is such a lovely guy, wonderful conversation. Really appreciate the technical aspects & breakdown in such an interesting interview. Made me want to see you and Rick Beato collaborate.

[@judithgoulding8046]

Wow! How fascinating and so heartfelt in it's creation. Fabulous and beautiful classic! Thank you Professor for this amazing interview!❤

[@BillGraper]

I found a cassette single of this song in the early 90's, and I used to blast this song while driving through the neighborhood. 😎👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

Where'd you find it?

[@BillGraper]

​@@ProfessorofRockAt a record store in Ohio. They did that a lot with older songs. In the early 2000's, I actually found a CD single with BOTH "18 And Life" and "I Remember You" by Skid Row. I still have it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Where?

[@cden409]

You can’t stop singing along. Loved ELO, part of anyone in middle school, high school, such good times.

[@buddythecat4675]

Great episode as always, Professor! Always loved this song.....can play it 20 times in a row. One of the best parts of the song are the solos--Peter's solos in this really just hit home in a big way, and the feel and control of it are outstanding. I've maintained this for a while, but I think that Aldo Nova was highly inspired by this song to write "Ball And Chain".......the ascending chromatic riff seems to be a direct influence. :)

[@judolee6498]

My Girlfriend broke up with me in 1979 and I played this song for over a month all day long. My family was sick of it by the time I stopped playing constantly. I still listen to it at least once a week. Favorite song of all!!!!

[@sharonmattox]

This song is sheer perfection!! And yes, it is on my yacht rock playlist. 😁

[@EuniclaireMaeAnneHerrera]

❤❤

[@mattstiadle5625]

Love this song. It came out when I was nine years old but remember singing along even then.❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

So cool! Great memories... What would you like to see next?

[@lisapop5219]

😂 me and my husband will playfully sing that line if the other was walking away & you have something else to say. I started it years ago and we both laughed because it was unexpected. 😂 it broke the tension because we had been arguing.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Haha, my mom does that sometimes!

[@stookeyslaughter]

A classic song from my childhood! I still listen to it every week! Thanks Professor awesome video and interview!

[@maxaroni2004]

It's always fun guessing POR's thumbnails correctly 🎉 Baby Come Back is one of my all time favorites. I always thought it was Chicago that performed it until recently.

[@LisaGemini]

That was a great interview, Adam! You really know your rock 'n roll. Such an iconic song, Baby Come Back.

[@roscianyt]

I have the 45 of this song and the B side was a song called "Love Is Where You Find It" which had a funcky disco sax fill. I don't know why I never got the album I'm sure they have other good songs as well.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I might have to listen to that one just for the sax 🎷

[@barbarat5729]

My LORD I loved this song. I thoroughly enjoy and greatly appreciate this channel. Sometimes though, it makes me very sad.

[@RonHansen-h1x]

I hope you were able to discuss ‘This Time I’m in it For Love’ - Player was always an underrated group.

[@ponzo1967]

Another great song for sure

[@ProfessorofRock]

I did indeed!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I'll try to post it to patreon!

[@conniebauer4128]

Very Steely Dan like...and definitely Player's best song!

[@tedbecker4051]

My favorite song by Player. Brings back great memories

[@bryanlemar1526]

I know that story so well ! I lived at the drummers house through it all ! He sold the house to the keyboardist and it became an amazing infamous recording studio where a lot of great records were recorded over the years. And I did the intern becomes engineer becomes producer steps there. Actually Jeff Porcaro loved to cut tracks there over the years by as well !

[@justjim3687]

Wow It’s sounds better at 60 than at 16….. Love what you bring keep it up

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks! Will do! What would you like to see next?

[@chemoautotroph]

One of my top favorite songs of all times, since the day it came out on the radio back in ‘77, during my high school years. Awesome.

[@arlenejoan6209]

I was blown away by this interview. Absolutely amazing, Professor.

[@ericbgordon1575]

"Baby Come Back" was definitely one of the gems I heard when I was so high in the early 80s. My favorite pop culture placement up to 2023 is its placement in Transformers (2007) when Shia LaBeouf is trying to romance Megan Fox with Bumblebee pumping out tunes from his dashboard. Nifty hearing Peter talk about how Player had been on tour with Gino Vannelli. That's like a hand in a glove.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Eric, you are a knowledgeable dude! Where'd your love for music come from?

[@ericbgordon1575]

That's one of the reasons I couldn't have asked for a better set of parents, @@ProfessorofRock. If the first rule of thumb in our household was that everybody pulled their weight and did all they could to behave themselves, the second rule was - music. It was awesome having both the music of the moment and the music in our Personal Collection at your fingertips. We also had great friends (teaching colleagues of my parents) who gave us a lot of the killer material we had. We occasionally switched between *Symphony No. 5,* Neil Diamond's *Jazz Singer* soundtrack and *Toto IV.* Bliss!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Player, Gino Vannelli, and Ambrosia go hand in hand.

[@mwinters6307]

Just decided to add this song to my “oldies” playlist. Love it. Great interview.

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Another great song from the fantastic year of '78*. *Released in October of '77, but didn't explode on the radio and charts until January of '78. Was a huge part of '78.

[@RBS_]

....right along the ZEITGEIST of the "Saturday Night Fever" onslaught, TOO! .....Strong tune, to hold up against THAT.....

[@ProfessorofRock]

That's right!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Good call

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It hit #1 deservedly!

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Great interview Professor 🤗 Looking great Mr Becket ❤ thank you for making fantastic music 🎶

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for listening

[@kimzwolinski9919]

@@ProfessorofRock Thank you for always making content that is worth listening to 😁

[@pamr4040]

My entire record collection (original vinyl purchased when they were released) includes what is now termed "Yacht Rock". I love that the music is still going strong and creating new fans among the younger generations! ♥

[@jenscats808]

Wow! What a great interview! So great hearing from the musician themselves. I LOVE this song....truly one of my faves! ❤

[@catherine6653]

A selfie tee shirt 😊

[@jaymesjmathias9390]

One of your better interviews, your an artist of greater caliber than many/any could be, it is as if your pulling out those favorite collectables and dusting them off while keeping each as good as it were coming right out of its package!

[@spanky2888]

Thank you, Professor. This one meant a lot to me. You're the greatest!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

You're very welcome!

[@its_me_flee8188]

OMG!!! Ronn Moss from the Bold and the Beautiful. Be still, my heart.

[@bkproz3]

I loved him on that show !

[@geebeeinga]

This tune, Ace’s How Long?, and the Baby’s Isn’t it Time? Wow. Throw in some LRB Reminiscing and those summer nights in Myrtle Beach were the bomb.

[@johnnyurban1579]

POR you keep hitting the right chords. Baby Come Back is definitely part of our lexicon whenever it is appropriate. One of those fav when pops on the radio. Very much in the vane of Hall and Oates She's Gone; feeling that loss. From a 70s kid always a good listen.

[@greggilmore9284]

Love it, Love it, Love it, Thank you.

[@gr8fulpn]

As a kid growing up the only thing I had to listen to was a small AM clock radio in my room. Loved to listen to all these songs and groups. My favorite song is Baker St. by Gerry Rafferty.

[@CostaRicaJack]

Great song and a great interview as always professor. Have a great day!

[@JohnP-b5p]

I love your interviews with the members of the group and hearing thier stories (priceless)it takes me back when these songs came out I just turned 64 and it was just like yesterday so thank you very much for this it takes me back to best time of my life Thank You!!!

[@elib7311]

Chills. Man, this takes me back. So much learned, gained, lost between then and now. Funny how songs trigger memories and the emotions from when they played in our lives…

[@adolfsson2705]

Relaxing soft timeless great song. The chorus. The guitar Unique. Nice enterview

[@suzan5533]

Still one of my favorites! Loved this interview, thank you. ❤

[@rayotsuji9016]

One of the greatest songs! I still listen to it today! Reminds me of my high school days,…. Awesome!

[@ravenrose6672]

I love this song, and Everytime I see Ronn I just see him as Ridge, it's funny

[@glenbateman5960]

I got to see Player live at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts here in Vegas when they were opening for Bread in 1978. Great show all around, but even the people who came to see Bread were in no hurry for Player to finish their set. Great live band.👍✌️

[@purplelove392]

What a great concert that must have been!🎶🎵🎼

[@slshusker]

Baby Come Back was on the radio every morning as we were bussed to school. Depressing. "This Time I'm In IT For Love", is their great tune to me.