SO GOOD!| FIRST TIME HEARING David Gates - Goodbye Girls REACTION

[@TahoeSnowbird]

David Gates is the reason Bread was so successful, his voice, his writing, his playing the instruments, his fantastic skills in arranging and mixing.

[@mtinta2000]

This is the theme song for a movie - The Goodbye Girl with Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason. I loved that movie.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

I loved that movie too🙋🏻‍♀️

[@petercourtien4581]

It was a huge movie and song.

[@CurlieGrl]

Yes!

[@SuperSusieBell]

In the end didn’t Dreyfuss leave his guitar behind to suggest he was coming back? Great movie.

[@CurlieGrl]

Don't SPOIL the end!

[@TheRoxyloxy]

The Goodbye Girl .. fabulous movie!

[@faithnyou1732]

This song was the theme song for the 1977 film "Goodbye Girl". I highly recommend you add this great romantic comedy to your movie reaction list! Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason were perfect for their roles in this movie. Also, Richard Dreyfuss was the actor who played the young marine biologist in "Jaws". He's actually had quite a film career and was wildly popular back in the 70s! Thanks for this reaction! 💙✌

[@kentbarnes1955]

And if memory serves, Richard Dreyfuss won Best Actor for that role

[@CurlieGrl]

OK, now you HAVE to see the movie! Richard Dreyfuss from "Jaws" is one of the 2 lead actors. Marsha Mason is the "Goodbye Girl". She was BIG in the late 70's. 💕

[@floyd2222]

The Goodbye Girl is a really good movie!

[@poop_knife]

Marsha Mason was great

[@elkalabaw7665]

cinderella liberty with her and james caan was big in the early 70s.

[@nickiepresley2108]

She was on “The Middle” as Frankie Heck’s mother!

[@theresariga9015]

Marsha Mason, who starred in the film, is a deeply underrated actress. She came up in the shadow of the late, great Anne Bancroft; both of them could easily transcend from drama to comedy.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I loved her on Frasier, and Drop Dead Fred.

[@SusanJohnston]

I love Marsha!❤

[@brettv5967]

These guys should definitely hit The Goodbye Girl on their movie channel. They would really enjoy it.

[@spadoc-md]

Marsha Mason was married to Neil Simon, who wrote the play on which the movie is based.

[@garypickul2648]

Goodbye Girl… classic movie! Back in the good ole days when they still made movies worth watching

[@donitabrown8100]

Love, Love, Love this song.....♥♥ from one of my favorite movies The Goodbye Girl!!

[@RandoReport]

At 81, David is the last surviving member of Bread, and he is presently retired on a 1,400-acre cattle ranch in Mount Vernon, Washington.

[@emeyer6963]

Life well lived.Made some great music.

[@RobynHurley-zp9sh]

I remember i was 9 and this song was based on a movie my mom took me to called goodbye girl!! I am having deja vu of this

[@pamalaalford1081]

The Goodbye Girl was such a good movie and this song is perfect. I haven't heard it in so long! Thank you. God bless you.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

You HAVE to watch the Goodbye Girl film where this song is from. The song won the Academy Award for Best song in a movie and Richard Dreyfus won for Best Actor in a Comedy film. Truly funny and heartwarming film

[@cog4life]

But don’t panic…you can listen over and over for decades…just like us❤This music is timeless. Your babies will be listening for years to come and know what great artists these were. ❤

[@MaineManDezzo]

Why are you acting as if they aren’t going to like it, they like every song. Doesn’t matter the genre, which is impossible.

[@VikingJeff]

Love this song. Love the 70's

[@mav2knight]

Good-Bye Girl has always been one of my top 3 romantic comedies ever. Dreyfus and Mason were superb and this song was icing on the cake. This movie is forever the signature movie for me and my first fiance' who is still a great friend and we get together every couple of years just to watch it...and reminisce about the "good old days' of being two crazy romantics...

[@susiesunshine4982]

The Goodbye Girl with Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason is brilliant. It has one of my favorite lines ever, "I am decent. I also happen to be naked." (Don't worry, there's a guitar in his lap.) Lovely, funny movie with one of the best endings ever.

[@jesselobo3213]

Now you need to see the movie "The Goodbye Girl" even as a teenager it moved me and made me a fan of Richard Dreyfus and Marsha Mason.

[@DaveM-FFB]

The chemistry in this romantic comedy was amazing! I love, love, love this movie. I was a college student working nights in a movie theater when this movie came out (1977). Neil Simon won a Golden Globe for best screenplay.

[@carolmartin4413]

Always loved this song. So sweet. So loving. Love his voice. Bread had such a smooth sound..Wanna make it with you was my favorite.

[@BobKovacs]

Many people have mentioned that this is the theme song for the movie "The Goodbye Girl," and recommended that you watch the film. It is a good romantic comedy. What I have not seen anyone mention is that Richard Dreyfus won an Oscar for his (very funny) performance in the movie. It was one of the few times an Oscar has been awarded for a comedic role. I definitely recommend you see the film.

[@LuvTadnDixie]

That last high note is everything. : )

[@Leethebee62]

My favorite movie. "Goodbye Girl". When I watch the movie I still laugh, cry, and fall in love again.

[@paulsullivan1650]

Great movie. Amber, right up your alley girl! You would love this flick! "The Goodbye Girl" was nominated for five Academy Awards. Richard Dreyfuss won for best actor, Marsha Mason was nominated for best actress, Quinn Cummings was nominated for best supporting actress(and should have won!). It was also nominated for best picture(and should have won easily!). This was the theme song for the film. I highly recommend it!

[@stevenblock9712]

The Goodbye Girl was a very popular 1977 movie that featured this song after all of gates' Bread hits. The lyrics tell the movie's story perfectly.

[@jenniferrogers2492]

“The Goodbye Girl” is a great choice for a movie night! One of the best rom-coms of the late 1970s.

[@eon1968]

I remember loving this song so much when I heard it at the end of the movie, I grabbed my tape recorder and recorderd it lol. Perfect voice.

[@reesebn38]

This is from the classic movie "The Goodbye Girl"(1977). This was a huge hit in the theatre, the 5th biggest movie of 1977. A must see classic. Hearing the song makes me want to watch the movie. Richard Dreyfuss coming off the success of Jaws won the Oscar for The Goodbye Girl as the romantic lead. The Goodby Girl also has one of the greatest child performances of all time.

[@tonychai5147]

Lucy

[@Bruin_Steve]

For me, one of the greatest love songs of all. I watched the Goodbye Girl a 12 year old, and this song has been on my heart ever since.

[@christaballerinarukavina6034]

Oh yes - they need to react to the movie "Goodbye Girl" - an oldie but goodie!

[@francesthompson593]

David won an Oscar for this song for the film of the same name. A great film too.

[@rockandrollnana]

Im a first generation fan of Bread and David Gates

[@stevefoulston]

"Goodbye Girl" is a song by David Gates, lead singer of Bread, which was released as a single in December 1977 following the premiere of the hit film of the same name. As the theme song to the film, the song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the biggest hit of Gates' solo career. It also reached number three on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song is from Gates' third solo album of the same name, released the following year. The story was supposedly based on Dustin Hoffman's life as a struggling actor, reportedly, it was the story of what happened to Hoffman after he became a star. Peace out.

[@salsanchez4177]

Never saw the movie but this song will live in my heart forever. we owe u SO much for reviving our dusty old memories.

[@donnamcmanus7360]

I remember going to see the film when I was in 5th grade with my teacher. Fell in love with this song & promptly learned the lyrics & tormented my parents with pop up performances 😄

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here...Awwww I've Loved This all my life!!!..., I agree .., he has such a sincere and honest voice..My Husband use to sing "Bread" songs to me at karaoke..David Gates is Awesome as a solo artist as well!!🥰

[@stevebrien1041]

The love story in this song that goes along with the movie is so heartbreaking. Such love. Richard Dreyfuss has a similar kinda theme in the movie Always

[@williamcalderon9158]

I personally was requesting this for quite a while now absolutely beautiful song and thank you guys for getting to it brings back great memories!

[@randyblankenship4000]

I call that sound in his voice the Flower Child sound. That's what a lot of people in the late 60s and early 70 s referred to themselves as.

[@thomasthompson698]

I can't believe David will be 82 in 4 days. You have to hear his other solo songs that are amazing... like "Suite: Clouds,Rain", "Greener Days", "Light of My Life", and "Sunday Rider" to name a few! Awesome! You also need to check out some of the Bread songs with James Griffin singing lead vocals.... He had some amazing songs too! I love David... but he is not the only singer in Bread!!!

[@sharkfinz6]

One of my very favorite songs...so beautiful

[@Alan-lv9rw]

A very pleasant, typical pop song from the 70’s. I’ll take this over today’s music.

[@sonyawasmer2344]

Goodbye girl is my favorite David Gates/Bread song. Written for the movie The Goodbye Girl. Great romantic comedy.

[@CurlieGrl]

Yes! Yes! Yes! 🍿🎞️🎬🎥

[@melmingin8445]

So beautiful ,always loved this song from "The Goodbye Girl"

[@LuvTadnDixie]

Little background about the lyrics and how it matches the plot of the movie. "The Goodbye Girl" is about a girl who is always getting dumped by men and because of this, once she does fall in love for real, she has a hard time with trust . . . until the last line of the song . . . "forget your past, my Goodbye Girl, because now you're home at last." This is him saying, "don't worry, I'm here to stay." Last line of the song sort of makes me tear up a bit. : )

[@Jenn-il2bj]

When he tells her to get his guitar restrung and she realizes he’s going to come back, I happy cry every time.

[@nancymunroe3672]

STOP SPOILING MOVIES FOR PEOPLE!!!!!!

[@arthurburkhart3710]

Kathie says…I Love this song and movie SO MUCH!! It is one of my all time favorites!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼I have watched the movie so many times that I have their lines all memorized!❤️🥰

[@marsanchez2500]

One of my favorite artists, loved Bread and Love David Gates

[@lt6134]

I loved this movie when it came out… the song was huge too. Lots of car singing.

[@karenandersen9385]

So, wow. I saw the goodbye girl when it came out. I was probably a little too young to grasp it. I do love David Gates and bread. Had no recollection that this was the theme song. So thanks for bringing it back to me Rob squad.

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

You should review the movie. It stars Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason. It was such a feel good movie!

[@EricSmith-hd1wk]

One of David’s best solo efforts is “Clouds” that was also released in the late 70’s prior to Goodbye Girl

[@doplinger1]

I loved that song when it came out, it got some radio play, but then it kind of fell into obscurity, IMO.

[@lhpl]

@@doplinger1 I heard Suite:Clouds/Rain (which I believe is its full title) on the radio one evening as a teenager. Pressed record on the cassette recorder, but didn't hear the artist or song name, and amost missed the second half because I stopped the recording too early. (Was quick to press record again, fortunately.) For 25-30 years that recording was the only way I heard the song, which I like quite a lot. When lyrics pages began to exist on the Internet, I finally managed to figure out what the song was called. I immediately ordered a David Gates CD that included it. So wonderful, and his other songs are fine too, he has a very nice voice. I'd love to see a Clouds/Rain reaction.

[@doplinger1]

@@lhpl - I remember waiting with a pen and paper to write down the lyrics whenever they would play the song. I too have heard the Clouds Suite, decades after hearing Clouds on the radio.

[@msmrsro]

I loved this song growing up! I think I had the song on a 45 vinyl.

[@sallysharp3845]

This was the title song from a movie of the same name which came out in 1977. It was very popular at the time and believe won some awards.

[@Braedensground]

Yes. Richard Dreyfuss won his ' Best Actor Oscar

[@pcl8993]

Definitely have to watch this! You will both “guaranteed” love this movie. It’s funny, romantic, sometimes frustrating, but very well worth watching! Like a previous comment said “they just don’t make them like this anymore”

[@christopheryochum3602]

Amber! If you see the classic movie, "The Goodbye Girl," and then hear this song IN THE MOVIE, it WILL make you misty. It's a pretty song, but it really gets to you when you see how it was used in context of the events of the movie. I was crying when they played this in the movie. All the other commenters know what I'm talking about. You guys can make some popcorn and make a night of it! :)

[@Pushindazees]

I absolutely. ADORED the movie when it came out! Great reminder for me to watch it again. ❤

[@marybaillie8907]

Goodbye Girl, another great movie for you to watch. David may have left Bread for this song but it sure sounds like Bread. Another beautiful song. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@josephadiaz8343]

The movie was pretty cool, Marsha Mason and Richard Dreyfuss were great together 👍♥️🙏✝️✌️😎

[@ronnix23]

Donald Fagen, the lead singer of Steely Dan, also went solo in the 80's. You should really check out his hit song I.G.Y.

[@lreed1040]

Actually they could react to the entire The Nightfly album and have total enjoyment.

[@soldonHim]

The Goodbye Girl was my favorite movie for a long time. Love David too.

[@kellyhilton2330]

Thanks for a great song 😊 I love David Gates voice, you made my day.more please 🙏♥️

[@LOKISlog7]

2am, in the car, raining hard outside, wipers going back and forth, 70s AM radio - it all just fits...

[@Carln0130]

The movie was great. Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason were in it. When my daughter first saw this movie she said "oh my God, so you and mom". It cracked us up.

[@andymageen5308]

David Gates had a voice that just makes you listen to him. So special ✌️

[@willowthegood9035]

You would love the movie "Goodbye Girl" - romantic comedy

[@michaelsjourney666]

Songs like this are time machines, they can single handedly transport you.

[@foamrob6577]

David Gates has such a great voice

[@robertg7396]

This is from a great movie with the same title, too! You may want to add this to your movie reactions too! 😃

[@laruencegiessman5593]

Absolutely, Definitely need to see the movie-great smart comedy love story!

[@poop_knife]

Yes. Please do a reaction to the movie

[@rickycole6327]

Fun fact guys this song was nominated for best original song for the Goodbye Girl Richard Dreyfuss won Best Actor for the Goodbye Girl

[@paulmellette8925]

David only had a couple of "hits" as a solo artist, but he had some great songs... "Took The Last Train", "Lorilee", "Love Is Always Seventeen" & "Suite: Clouds, Rain" being some of my faves!

[@stephenadams2008]

David Gates wrote this song for the movie, "Goodbye girl."

[@violettompkins206]

Wow! Been a while since I heard this. Always loved it. ✌❤🎶

[@cdpwillprevail1]

David Gates is a great singer. Love this song. 💯👍😊

[@zulkanainbaharuddin2185]

This song was the last song by the band. They break up due to an arguement on who is to lead on the guitar playing (that was what the news said at that time). David Gates is still living in California having a orange farm. All the band members has passed away. I still have the bread collection of records, cassettes & CDs. Love them. May be you should react to more of the singer "Rockwell" especially his song, Knife.

[@sheilameyers152]

The song goes with the movie with the same name! What a cute movie! It won some Oscars back then ! You might want to check it out!

[@CurlieGrl]

Yes❗😉

[@viacrucis2509]

From the movie “Goodbye Girl” that made America fall in love with Richard Dreyfus. Back when a leading man didn’t have to look like he just walked out of a salon.

[@drunkpresident63]

David Gates and Bread are one of my all-time favorite groups, they made beautiful love songs. Should check out their song Guitar Man, it's about a musician fading out of the spotlight. oh and by the way, most lead singers that leave the group to become a solo act, the reason why they still sound like the group is that the band is playing behind the singer, at least for a while they are until they get a sound of their own.

[@SW-nq1bx]

David Gates father was my eye doctor when I was a child. I remember his offices being covered in African masks and artifacts. He frequently traveled there to do charity work. Super nice man! David's voice and the musical ability of his and Bread is just outstanding! Still one of my favorite bands!

[@seanellio]

The Movie "The Goodbye Girl" won Richard Dreyfus his first Oscar. A sweet Rom-com. Neil Simon wrote the movie. It is one of those films where everyone is way wittier than anyone would be in real life. But very fun to watch.

[@nancymunroe3672]

OK, now you have to react to the movie "The Goodbye Girl"!!!!!

[@rhondawalance6734]

Since you loved the film "School of Rock", I highly recommend the films "Mr. Holland's Opus" with Richard Dreyfuss and "Music of the Heart" with Meryl Streep.

[@axltyler]

A little bit of trivia! If I'm not mistaken, this song was written for the movie The Goodbye Girl, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason, which was a movie based on a Neil Simon play. FUNNY! That should definitely be a movie reaction choice! Marsha Mason was the second wife of Broadway playwright Neil Simon, the most prolific, successful playwright in Broadway history. He wrote for the Sgt. Bilko tv show, and was also was a sketch comedy writer for the tv show Your Show of Shows, starring Sid Ceasar, who was the football coach in the movie Grease, which both of you reacted. Neil Simon worked with Carl Reiner, who created the Dick Van Dyke Show, whose son Rob Reiner, directed A Few Good Men and played Mike Stivic on the 70s tv show All in the Family; he also worked with Woody Allen, who made the film Annie Hall; Larry Gelbart, who developed M*A*S*H for television; and Mel Brooks, who made Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.

[@Phoenix85006]

I had forgotten that this was a good song! Now I need to watch the movie for the first time ever!

[@supasoulproductions]

Great reaction to a great song, guys. David Gates voice is just a balm for the soul! BTW, it wasn't the rest of the band Creedence that sued John Fogerty for sounding too much like himself. That was Fantasy label owner Saul Zaentz. John responded on his Centerfield album, in one of his lyrics about a pickpocketing pig... 'Zantz can't dance but he'll steal your money. Watch him or he'll rob you blind.' Saul threatened to sue Fogerty and his new label for that one too, so he changed it to Vantz Can't Dance, re-recorded the song and made a new album master, changing the album jacket as well, since it was the title of the song. I still have a first pressing of that 'Centerfield' album with the original title and lyrics.

[@Earcandy73]

If one pays close attention, it is clear that David Gates is pitch perfect. He is spot on like Karen Carpenter.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Oh those 70's sounds. Really good tune.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Marsha Mason was in Goodbye Girl, with Richard Dreyfus. Mason was in the movie, DROP DEAD FRED, a stupidly HILARIOUS movie. It’s one of my favorites.

[@LuvTadnDixie]

That last high note in this song is everything. : )

[@richarddaugherty8583]

David Gates almost *was* the sound of Bread! Love this song. The guitar fills and the piano are just perfect. Sweet chords! Please do Mother Freedom and Truckin'. They are great rock songs as a change of pace from the ballads. Mother Freedom is one of my all-time favs!

[@aarongoldstein7614]

I hope David Gates catches this video & pays you two a visit.

[@stephenhanft1226]

"Goodbye Girl" is my favorite song David Gates did solo. I don't think you've reacted to my favorite Bread song yet. It is "Lost Without Your Love" which was Bread's last top 10 hit. I'd like for you to check out that song next.

[@PinkMartiniAZ]

Oh wow, love that you did this song. It was perfect for the movie. I LOVE the movie. I love all Neil Simon movies.

[@janicetrimmell6897]

The movie, "The Goodbye Girl" is timeless. I love the 1977 film. I don't know if a lot of people remember, but there was a remake in 2004 and Hootie and the Blowfish did the music.

[@entrthedragon]

Saw him in the early 2000’s, still amazing. Had my girl crying.

[@Kootie03]

Okay...now I want to watch ‘The Goodbye Girl’ again! Love it!

[@STYXFRKS]

Glad you reacted to this song. He has such a great voice.

[@mikegarcia8127]

“Lost without your love” is a good song.

[@kmach1000]

Oh, you gotta watch the movie of this song! It's amazing! And I love this song too. One of my favorites of DG!

[@kpowers]

70's AM Radio at it's best

[@kellyreiterman]

Definitely check out the movie this song is the theme song of. Written by Neil Simon, directed by Herbert Ross, and starring Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason. A quartet of brilliance right there. I lived in Los Angeles when the Northridge earthquake hit and that's when I met one of my neighbors, an actress named Anita Dangler. She and her husband, Michael Prince, who was also an actor, pulled out a bottle of Amaretto and three glasses and we drank in the hallway to calm our nerves during the aftershocks. Interestingly, she is in "The Goodbye Girl". Such a small world we live in. 😀