SO COOL!| FIRST TIME HEARING Seals & Crofts - Get Closer REACTION

[@suzanneprock7286]

"We May Never Pass This Way Again" is another super great Seals and Crofts song.

[@cog4life]

AMAZING song!! 🎶

[@tinahairston6383]

They've reacted to that one and it's probably my favorite of their songs.

[@sharonramone9178]

That was our class song when we graduated high school.

[@lucieloves2000]

That one is my favorite! ❤❤

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

They've reacted to that already, but I would love to see them react to "I'll Play For You!"

[@liberaljag]

Fun Fact: S&C had three big hits: “Get Closer”, “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl”. All three peaked at #6.

[@magneto7930]

All three 2-word titles.

[@JaDav40]

This one jumped into #6 from #16. A move like that made the Top Five seem like a sure thing...alas...

[@mrmusic248]

@liberaljag : "Hummingbird"

[@liberaljag]

@@mrmusic248 peaked at #20. Not one of their three big hits.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@liberaljag "We May Never Pass This Way Again"? It was a hit for sure

[@MommaHub1966]

Carolyn Willis, a former member of the group Honey Cone, provides backup vocals for Seals and Crofts' song "Get Closer"

[@sedatedape315]

Thank you! Saved me, and many others, the time to research the answer. Such a great vocal backup she is on this song!!!❤

[@rdumontdebeque]

The summer of 1976 is frozen in time.

[@albertsmith9315]

Yep... graduated high school '76, started college that September. Music from that time is permanently burned into my brain.

[@laurafoote214]

@@albertsmith9315 .....me too, i graduated in 76 too, what a great time it was.

[@EShelby2127]

My first concert, freshman year in college, 1976.

[@albertsmith9315]

@@laurafoote214 Bicentennial year, they played that "Spirit Of '76" slogan to the max.

[@p.j.d.8199]

I was 12 going on 13, best summer ever.

[@michaelyount3176]

Massively under-appreciated ---- two of the finest musicians on the planet. So, so good. A part of the soundtrack of my youth.

[@davedave8602]

The female voice on the song is Carolyn Willis. She was also a member of the early 70's trio, Honey Cone, known for "Want-Ads" and "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show".

[@paul8926]

We need to do the Honey Cones next !

[@brinsonopinion]

I never knew this, thank you!

[@timwhiteside9971]

oh get out !! i love Honey cone and i always liked Seals and croft and hearing that they collaberrated is blowing my mind , thanks for the info family .

[@jdw5678]

The Honey Cone would be great for a female Friday.

[@nolimit7959]

I always assumed it was a falsetto by one of the Seals or Croft….

[@ryanfeit1420]

"Longer" by Dan Fogelberg. A true soft rock classic and a beautiful song. Amber will love it!!

[@mrmusic248]

@ryanfeit1420: You'll find this song right next to "Afternoon Delight" inside the Jukebox From HELL.

[@thorfinsky1427]

@@mrmusic248 Well....at least HELL has good tunes!

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

@@thorfinsky1427 I'd rather listen to the Jukebox From Hell than most of today's music!

[@GSchMomMaeve]

Another Auld Lang Syne by Dan Fogelberg

[@glennjpanting2081]

When you think yacht rock, you can't help but think Seals & Crofts. I was in grade school in the 70s, and this is the music I grew up listening to. I love 70s music! 🥰

[@bryanrhenderson6510]

Same

[@baird5776mullet]

MORE proof that the mid 70's was the best music in history.

[@bryanrhenderson6510]

For me it’s the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s

[@theodoreritola7641]

ALL of the 70s

[@robrobertson4619]

Summer of 1976, just graduated high school. My high school girlfriend and I were starting to “drift apart”. This song was on the radio couple times an hour. Not really sad memory, just a memory from an 18 year olds experience. Every time I here this song I think back to her, our high school days, and that summer of 76 😉👍

[@richardkint6531]

The same with me along with "Shannon" by Henry Gross.

[@PatrickChachulski]

And in 1976, there was a series of Bicentennial TV Specials that were guaranteed to make you feel 200 years old!

[@paulmercogliano5816]

Same here. Class of '76. Oh, the memories!

[@surlechapeau]

J/A, "Get Closer" featured Carolyn Willis. Carolyn was in girl group Honey Cone which had a hit "Want Ads" in 1971. Check it out!!! Also hits "Stick Up" and "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show" !! Honey Cone lead singer Edna Wright (sister of Darlene Love)

[@pattyduke3079]

My favorite by the Honey Cone is While You're Out Looking for Sugar.

[@flamingostringfellow5399]

I always wondered who was the female singer. I love the Honeycomb and the voice matches. Thanks for the information.

[@KenRoerden]

Still have my copy of Soulful Tapestry. Still listen to it. All great tunes. One Monkey Don't Stop No Show is my favorite, parts 1 and 2. Hope they get to Honeycone soon.

[@nancysmith8626]

Love "Want Ads" - I think they'd really enjoy that one!

[@kevinwalsh9788]

Oh the " Want Ads " what a wonderful memory. Going to listen to it now. Fun with beautiful vocals Carolyn.

[@dawndeleon8009]

Seals and crofts are one of those bands that you wouldn't necessarily remember to name as one of your favorites, but you hear a song and you suddenly remember how great all their songs are. Hummingbird and diamond girl are great ones but my favorite is play for you. It's SOOOOOO good!!@

[@1177kc]

Hummingbird and East of Ginger Trees and We May Never Pass This Way Again

[@caryriggs5719]

The bridge in hummingbird is as beautiful as any song recorded.

[@tinahairston6383]

Never gets old listening to Seals & Crofts. Still waiting on Hummingbird and I'll Play for You reactions.

[@deborabielik6017]

Yes Hummingbird.

[@EShelby2127]

"Good Bye Old Buddies" is another fav!

[@sherriejefferys5255]

I'll ay for you, my fave!!!!

[@cog4life]

Yessssssss!!! Me too❤

[@jeaniejoseph940]

Hummingbird is one of my favorites.

[@magneto7930]

Such an awesome song! I'll Play for You by Seals and Crofts, that's the one you need to hear next!

[@bjdefilippo447]

Absolutely! Good call!

[@WilliamRogers-zn8op]

Agree!

[@RhythmWalker1]

It is amazing watching you two as you experience the joy we had when these songs came out. This song hit and it was all you heard on any radio station on the dial for quite a long time. It had just the right emotion and a powerful pull for young love and it is still so beautiful. Thanks for keeping our music rolling! I am 68 and you make me smile just to see how you react to these songs.

[@stevenblock9712]

After Summer Breeze, their second very fine hit single was Hummingbird. Seals and Crofts were members of the Champs ("Tequila") in 1964. Country artist Dan Seals is Jimmy's brother.

[@Rock_Snob]

Glen Campbell plays the guitar on Tequila! True story

[@SWLinPHX]

FUN FACT: Jim Seals of Seals & Crofts is the brother of Dan Seals who went on to become a big country star. But he was first famous as part of a duo that rivaled and even surpassed Seals & Crofts' success: His stage name at the time was "England Dan" and he partnered with John Ford Coley on a string of big hits -- many of which I love (and I know Amber does too).😊

[@knuteboy3778]

I've been exploring these guys beyond their hits by checking out deep album cuts, and I've been blown away honestly. Superb musicianship and very sophisticated songwriting. They are almost prog-like in the way they explore harmonic complexity and the way the music can twist and turn, but it's always anchored by a keen sense of melody and their great vocal harmonies. I've always liked them, but I definitely have a deeper appreciation for them now.

[@myownchannel247]

Hummingbird is maybe their most famous song and a must, there’s even an old live version ✌️

[@kroft6799]

Summer Breeze is definitely their most famous song. Hummingbird is great of course

[@pamcrumpler9169]

Agree!!! Summer Breeze is awesome 😎😎😎😎

[@TheAcarch2]

The 70s is truly a decade to be cherished for its music. Tons more to discover. Still lots of wonderful surprises ahead.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

HUGE radio play back in the day!

[@bcostello]

Absolutely love this duo.

[@SWLinPHX]

Get Closer, Summer Breeze, Diamond Girl and We May Never Pass This Way Again were their biggest hits.

[@candacewillis4443]

Thanks for this reaction. This is one of my favorite songs. Carolyn Willis was amazing on background vocals. She was perfect to highlight their soft harmonies.

[@pattyduke3079]

The female vocalist was Carolyn Willis. She was part of the group the 70s group Honey Cone. I think you've reacted to one their songs One Monkey Don't Stop No Show. Their Biggest hit was Want Ads.

[@mikefixx7177]

The 70s has some of the greatest music ever made, glad you love it like I still do.

[@lonster3000]

Amber is awesome!! 😍😍😍 She’s the reason this is my favorite reaction channel.

[@MetFan37]

The correct credit (how it read on the 45 RPM single) is SEALS & CROFTS featuring Carolyn Willis. The ad in Billboard magazine announced "Introducing SOUL and CROFTS" Carolyn was one of the backup singers in the Honey Cone, who had a clutch of hits in the late 60/early 70s, including two #1 R&B hits, "Want Ads" and "Stick-Up", two Gold records from 1971 ("Want Ads" also went to #1 on the Pop charts).

[@aMulliganStew]

In this vein, there's England Dan and John Fort Coley's "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight."

[@onlyme114]

I was 22 and crazy about a guy. He was sweet good looking and hard working. We were together about a year when he got into drugs. He knew that was something I would never put up with. I stopped seeing him because it just got worse. He ended up so sad. Drugs took over his life and he eventually died from an overdose. When this song first came out we were listening to it one night and he told me to think of him when I hear it. Every since then I have never been able to hear it without thinking of him as soon as it starts playing. RIP Andy.😢😢

[@MissRobbiOKC]

I SO love this song!

[@db-gb5xi]

Another mellow song from the 70s, Michael Johnson's Bluer Than Blue. For blue-eyed soul from the 70s, Hall and Oates' Do What You Want, Be What You Are and Gino Vanelli's I Just Want To Stop. From the 80s, Grayson Hugh's Talk It Over. From the early 2002s, Mayer Hawthorne's The Walk. More mellow from the 80s, Cock Robin's songs, When Your Heart Is Weak and Just Around the Corner.

[@fermisparadox01]

People gotta move 1974 Gino Vanelli

[@hippiechic723]

“Hummingbird” is a great song Amber would love so much ❤. I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and it was a blast 💥

[@markhagerman1837]

Such a great song. 79s easy listening is such a wonderful genre.

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

Growing up in the 70's and 80's..... Yes it was THIS GOOD!!! It Was Good Times!!! Confirmed

[@720kla]

I was born in 70. My sister was born in 60. I grew up listening to the music of the time. You guys are taking me back to my childhood. Thank you

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love seals and crofts

[@tammygilmer1228]

Songs of my youth ❤🇨🇦

[@cog4life]

This is a favorite and a favorite group. YOU GOTTA DO “HUMMINGBIRD” ❤😊

[@superstarlinux]

Perfect summer song!

[@VUrban-yr5ch]

I want to go back in time. Thank you for the memories. When music was worth listening to . 🤗

[@JulieFreyHomeWebBiz]

Here's a 70's Music Mix that I have enjoyed over the years as part of full albums or from major motion pictures, another source of great music. "The Last Picasso" - Neil Diamond and any song in "Serenade". "Coldwater Morning" - Truly nothing like Neil's Taproot Manuscript album "Crescent Noon" - On Carpenter's "Close To You" album "Eres Tu" - Stands out as a Spanish song that made the charts recorded by Spanish band Mocedades in 1973. "Windsong" by John Denver, released in September 1975. "Through the Eyes of Love" (1978) Super sappy love song perfect for a movie about an ice skater who goes blind. Performed by Melissa Manchester.

[@KayBolinger-ec2vw]

Thank you for playing this. I had forgotten about this gem! You two always have such great reactions. Thank you!

[@SMccrate01]

Man I hate to keep saying the same old-guy thing that everyone says but the music of the 70's was truly special.

[@jonricklin3893]

Check out some of their beautiful “spiritual” songs- Hummingbird, East of Ginger Trees, Nine Houses

[@brendajean77359]

I absolutely love this song

[@jdw5678]

"Get Closer" was Seals & Crofts' final Top 10 hit. Another lovely S&C song, from 1972, is "Hummingbird." The Top 20 song contains some of the most beautiful chord progressions of any '70s pop tune.

[@CardiacCat]

Fantastic pick. I love this song. Still remember when it came out and the first time I heard it.

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

Saw them during a massive two day concert set at the Greensboro Coliseum back in the 70's. So many great groups played that weekend. The Stones headlined that first night.

[@memorylane7068]

Carolyn Willis, formerly a member of the girl group Honey Cone. Honey Cone was famous for "Want Ads" and "Stick Up" in the early 70's.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

Gino Vannelli - " One Night With You "(One Dream Come True) Yacht Rock/Prog Rock/Jazz/Blue Eyed Soul Blend of All these Genres in one Amazing and Energetic 70s/80s Song. Highly Recommend it. The Intro Bass is Fantastic!!

[@stevehamilton8824]

This song always brings back so many summer memories when I was a little kid in the 70's. My brother and I would be outside and my dad would be doing yard work with his transistor radio playing and this song was one that always seemed to be on. Summer was so special at that age. Simpler times when a water hose was all we needed to spray each other down and run around on the wet grass, sun shining down. My dad was always outside during the summer, shirt off and tan. He loved to wash & wax his car, grill and drink his cans of beer and back then it wasn't a crime for kids to sip some of it without the neighbors turning you in. The visual is surreal when I hear this song. Brings a smile to my face and a sort of melancholy. Nice one to react to.

[@col-hiwildcats6717]

Seals and Crofts always had great harmonies and deep meaning in their lyrics. They had been around since the 50's in the LA music scene as house musicians. At one point in the late 50's early 60's they toured with the Champs ("Tequila") with Jim Seals on sax and Dash Crofts on drums along with a guitarist named Glen Campbell. England Dan of England Dan and John Ford Coley ("Really Love to See You Tonight") is Jim Seal's brother. Music is an amazing vehicle to transport us to places we never thought we could go. Peace out.

[@samwisethebrave288]

Being that you enjoy Seals and Crofts, may I suggest as a movie reaction video - "One on One". Not only does the soundtrack have several Seals and Crofts tunes written for the film, it is one of the best sports movies of the '70s with the best ending ever. It stars Robbie Benson and he was also a co-writer. Great basketball flick! Pure 70s vibes! Check it out!😊

[@davidr7412]

Back in the day, Seals & Crofts was one of my favorite groups. Of all their songs, this is my favorite, with Summer Breeze a close second.

[@brinsonopinion]

Amber, music affects you as it does me, on a visceral sensual level. The way you reacted to this song is the way I've reacted to it every time I hear since it came out when I was 13!!! This song packs EMOTION and feeling in a way no other Seals & Crofts song does. Glad you loved it (cuz I had a feeling you would lol)!

[@TheLonMead]

Jim Seals' brother Dan (of England Dan & John Ford Coley) had a hit song on the charts the same time as this one - "Nights Are Forever Without You"

[@amytucker6142]

Love watching you listen to what I grew up on. They make me smile

[@richardkoehler2253]

Hummingbird is another great song from this duo

[@johneldridge8678]

Incredible song. They have so many.

[@jeffmorse645]

This is my favorite Seals and Crofts song and a big part of the reason is guest vocalist Carolyn Willis. Absolutely beautiful.

[@bjdefilippo447]

Suddenly, I'm in a Certs commercial. But I'm always here for Seals & Crofts!

[@aceblades8679]

Holy smokes! I almost forgot about this song. It must’ve been 40 years ago I last heard it. The nostalgia.

[@joeyduncan7356]

It was the best time for music. I graduated High School in 75. Listened every day.

[@JohnRegan-fi7rt]

Jim Seals brother Dan was a terrific country singer, his duet with Marie Osmond, meet me in Montana is fabulous

[@michaelarrowood4315]

Great duo by Seals & Crofts; great counterpoint with the vocals of Carolyn Willis. What a love song! Thank you.

[@jackpowers4573]

Automatic - Pointer Sisters My Love is Free - Double Exposure PLEASEEEE🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@alexakl6445]

Thanks for reintroducing this wonderful song to me - totally forgot about it! The words and melody came right back. "Diamond Girl" you will die for as well!

[@tomdinder2109]

Was blessed to see them on their last tour ever in the early 2,000’s.Great and memorable concert 🎶👍 👏

[@mikemerck5701]

Always loved this song

[@mikejacobs7786]

The song 'Hummingbird ' is a must guys.

[@bweewiggy5829]

I hope you know that both of you make us happy!

[@r.r3422]

You really had to be a baby boomer like me to remember the awesome memories these songs from the 70's had brought.

[@DavidTrippi-fp9yg]

My man was hitting the ceiling 😳

[@richardkint6531]

Carolyn Willis was the female singer from the girl group The Honey Cone. They had some big hit s in the early 70's with "Want Ads", "Stick UP" & "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show". Love Seals & Crofts. React to "Hummingbird" next. Thanks. 😎

[@michelleb9808]

Seals & Crofts had a number of big, wonderful hits in the 70s. Jay and Amber, I know you guys would have loved coming of age in that particular decade. Glad youre enjoying those songs now, with us 😊

[@VikingJeff]

I even love their song "You're The Love"

[@tomdinder2109]

I bought the 45 of that song 🎶👍

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Jay and Amber, I love that you love Get Closer. Carolyn Willis from Honey Cone is that soulful voice you hear (you should really check out Honey Cone’s Want Ads, which is a classic early 70s R&B song. I also recommend listening to Seals & Croft’s final top 40 hit, You’re The Love. Very sensuous.

[@billwashington5943]

The group Honey Cone lead singer is the female voice name is Carolyn Willis

[@josephvalenzuela311]

Great reaction. Thank You. So glad to hear about your love for 70's music now. HEH.

[@josephadiaz8343]

Love Seals and Croft, I was a young teen 👍🏼♥️🙏🏼✝️✌🏼😎

[@carlacook5181]

Can’t go wrong with Seals and Crofts.

[@elainehaase6007]

Hearing this song, I am back to 15 years old again if only in my mind!

[@TommyPierce-q2n]

They have such beautiful songs. You should try Humming Bird, We may never pass this way again, and Dust on the bottle. So many more.

[@rochee5768]

My favorite Seals & Croft song is called My Fair Share. It’s the theme song from the 1977 movie , One on One ,starring Robby Benson. Such a good song.. highly recommended.

[@jeffmattson5766]

Great sports movie too - One on One.

[@user-wy1ev4yq5d]

Seals and Crofts are excellent. Great choice. Love this duo and the energy of the music they create, which it calming and soothing. Live concerts were no different as their vocals and playing was top notch.

[@michaelakkerman407]

LOVE THIS SONG...ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL!!!

[@DPM917]

No auto tune. No cast of thousands to write, produce, arrange these works of art. Just talented musicians and vocalists putting it out there for the world to enjoy.

[@laritownsend2527]

I went to a lot of concerts in the 70's. I saw these guys twice. It was one of the most fun laid back shows I ever saw. My Dad was a phys ed teacher at the college and his office was in it. He lost a set of keys once. I found them when I was being punished. Joke was on Dad that time. I never paid for another ticket.

[@oretiafarrar5997]

My go to group as a six year old. Loved them.😊

[@istari0]

This is my favorite Seals and Crofts song! They also did another version of it many years later where their daughters are on vocals.

[@brendarobinson1656]

I loved this song from the first time I heard it and that still stands!!

[@ddwm_mua]

My 2 favorite Okies 👋! Great reaction! Your channel was much smaller when I started watching. I'm so happy for you & how your channel has grown -- Congratulations on 572K!

[@joanbecenti8938]

One of the most beautiful harmonies in music ❤️❤️

[@Terry-is7nk]

Get Closer by Seals & Crofts peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of July 24, 1976. The rest of the top 10 that week: 1) Kiss And Say Goodbye - The Manhattans 2) Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band 3) I'll Be Good To You - The Brothers Johnson 4) Moonlight Feels Right - Starbuck 5) Love Is Alive - Gary Wright 6) Get Closer - Seals & Crofts 7) Got To Get You Into My Life - The Beatles 8) Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee 9) Rock And Roll Music - The Beach Boys 10) Let Her In - John Travolta

[@michelleamaya5907]

Beatles... She's Leaving Home.... Beautiful

[@richcarrillo5823]

I love you 2! You dig all my favorite tunes from the 70's while I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles

[@Land-Shark]

That's Carolyn Willis singing in this one.

[@cog4life]

❤😊thank you

[@timbutler6211]

Forgot about this one haven't heard it in a while. Good job

[@garydunn5797]

Carolyn Willis of the group "Honey Cone" was the feature guest vocalist in Get Closer for Seals & Crofts.