SO GOOD!| FIRST TIME HEARING Hazel O'Connor - Will You? REACTION

[@matthewthomas7418]

The sax player is Wesley McGoogan and lives in my hometown of Hastings,UK. I am friends with him and he is something of a legend around these parts, This brilliant song is part of the soundtrack to the excellent film 'Breaking Glass', telling the pitfalls of making it in the music business in 1980. Hazel has not been well of late after suffering a brain haemorrhage and is slowly getting back to good health.

[@charliegeorge9393]

And sadly he lost some of his fingers after a chainsaw accident for a Saxophonist is sickening even more.

[@charliegeorge9393]

And not by Bob Holness, of Blockbusters...

[@colinregan7281]

That sax solo is epic, gets to me every time I hear it. Brilliant song.❤

[@shemanic1]

I didn't know of the haemorrhage, I wish her all the love & healing vibes.

[@jelly-baby]

I wouldn't call it an excellent film, but I love this and Eight Day ❤

[@doncuadrado8489]

This song is 44 years old......I remember when it came out (1980). Still.sounds great in 2024.

[@markdermody9698]

I agree with you there, I loved it back in 1980 and I still do today, it's her defining song!❤️

[@Leoviliti1]

We must feel old now.. 😂

[@markdermody9698]

@@Leoviliti1 😢😭😭 lol

[@doncuadrado8489]

@@Leoviliti1 Speak for yourself. I'm a sprightly.........(Erm).....42 (I wish)😂😂😂😄😄😄

[@Leoviliti1]

@@doncuadrado8489 🤣💐👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ah ...only a year older than myself 🤣😂🤣🤗 To be honest even being in my forties is a vague memory now 🤣

[@billmacgregor8754]

From the movie Breaking Glass. Hazel wrote and performed all the songs in the movie. Awesome girl.

[@ythomitnellum]

IIRC this wasn’t actually in the movie but was tacked on to the soundtrack album.

[@SpamMouse]

@@ythomitnellum Yes it was: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWS6pJqggNuDmqM

[@LaptopLarry330]

A snippet of the song was in the film itself.

[@matthewthomas7418]

@@ythomitnellum yes it was

[@keithglasgow5146]

Eighth Day (from Breaking Glass) and D-Days also good

[@sf808yt]

I was lucky enough to be listening to this every morning going to high school in the 80s (on my Walkman). Still one of musical highlights of the human race 40 years later.

[@xiropigado]

That soaring saxophone, probably the best sax part ever put down on a song.

[@sage6336]

Baker Street

[@ratsters7]

Totally. Better than Baker Street. (Which is saying something.) The expression... the raw emotion... breathtaking.

[@jackspringheel9963]

And don't overlook the drum solo bridge, which is one of the best drum solos ever.

[@Aubury.Spartacus-Jones]

I agree 100% - the best sax on any record, ever.

[@jeffrawe6486]

👍👍👍

[@markwinters1216]

Fantastic track by Hazel O' Connor. Another good track is Eighth Day

[@debbicook1584]

It's such a delightfully British song, "Will you just politely say Goodnight" " You drink your coffee, I sip my tea" "I spill my tea, oh silly me"

[@Daria_Es]

Hazel - so underrated. 😔A REAL singer, artist with so much soul in her beautiful voice. ♥

[@WayneCoston-kj1go]

"Sax, leaves you wanting more"...Band obliges, big time. Eighth Day is a must listen.

[@Tr1k1e]

Eighth Day a song way ahead of it's time and very relevant in todays world

[@geirithorirlong]

Chek out Hazel Dean.

[@beverleyringe7014]

And D Days , wonderful track, love Will You

[@paulspencer9245]

Love Hazel O’Connor, I really did grow up in the greatest musical era in my opinion.

[@Pomdownuder]

One of the greatest heartbreaker songs of the 80s, totally underrated o/s the UK. Up there with Stay with me till dawn by Judy Tzuke.

[@berniecolley5524]

One of the best if not the best sax solos I have ever heard , and truly amazing lyrics , makes the hair on my neck stand up .

[@gypsyroadhog]

Her “Eighth Day” was great, it’s the one which is mostly played in the uk

[@carolstrathern8340]

Not in my house. Will You every time! 😊

[@gypsyroadhog]

@@carolstrathern8340yup, it’s a goodun but radio seems to think she only had the one hit 🤷‍♂️

[@alandoust551]

I fully agree

[@seanswinton6242]

I agree as well. I remember discovering her at the same time of Alison Moyet's solo album "Alf" her stateside. She was featured in my magazine of choice "Star Hits."

[@musiclover9361]

I remember this song and the movie 'Breaking Glass' like it was yesterday. Hazel is 70! That is just scary!

[@Pomdownuder]

Geeze thanks ya bugger 😁😁

[@garyarnett1220]

Me too....and it is a little scary. (But so is Heart's Nancy Wilson.)

[@TheHorsebox2]

One of the finest songs ever written. The guy actually makes the sax weep.

[@tompickles9798]

I can not tell you how thankful I am. This IMHO is an absolute SAX MASTERPIECE FULL OF EMOTION and takes me back to unforgettable times.

[@lloyd4301]

My home town of Coventry, where Hazel is from, was killing it back then. Happy days.

[@jimdandylion7743]

The first time I heard this I thought my heart was breaking. See what you think of Hazel's song Eighth Day.

[@AdrianSams]

One of the most sensual songs ever written. Loved it ever since it was released.

[@CapnChapster]

Seeing these dudes being blown away by a track that blew my mind in 81 , it’s great 🇬🇧

[@alfhughes6571]

She`s the artist I have seen live the most. And she is a lovely person too.

[@sjt1043]

Oh wow so pleased you've featured this. From the movie Breaking glass. Thank you 😊

[@satori169]

I saw Hazel perform live back in 1984 at a free concert in Hyde Park after a cnd march. I was 16 at the time. Great memory... great tune!

[@doncuadrado8489]

Love this song. It's in my everyday playlist.

[@paulmargett9360]

Can't believe you've finally got round to this classic. I've been requesting this for over 2 years. Knew you'd like it. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mcallan5782]

Me too!

[@JPVM]

They owe you one. 😊

[@lesgrice4419]

Honestly, one of the best songs written and recorded, ever, the subject she sings about, the bass and the sax and the strings just sublime. Hazel was struck down by illness a few years ago but is recovering now.....a one off song, uniques and compelling...

[@deniseg812]

Never heard it

[@dshe8637]

I do hope she's doing well. She has such an amazing talent and sensitivity. I loved this song when it came out and was a bit obsessed with it

[@lillired857]

The video was from the Movie Breaking Glass, Hazel wrote and performed the soundtrack and starred as 'Kate' in the movie, about the music industry and price of fame. Highly recommend

[@scouseofhorror104]

Someone mentioned Eighth Day by Hazel O'Connor too. Couldn't agree more 🤗

[@jimreid4367]

Strong women volalist were topping the charts during this period with Hazel O'Connor ,Toyah Wilcox , Debbie Harry , Annie Lennox , Suzy Quattro , Kate Bush etc .

[@surlechapeau]

I would love a reaction to Suzi Quatro's "If You Can't Give Me Love" !!

[@TheCornishCockney]

That was the REAL girl power,not that shite by the Spice Girls.

[@NessieT]

You list the backdrop of my life. If only time could have stood still at that era. The world was a better time, not perfect, but nevertheless a better time!

[@rogerreed905]

I met her in London . Great lady . ​@@surlechapeau

[@scouseofhorror104]

Can I add Alison Moyet to your epic list? 🤗

[@lomlovers]

Hazel is one of the nicest people so down to earth a lovely lady, met her a few yrs ago. wishing her a full recovery. Will you is a classic.

[@MichaelBrown.U.K]

Absolute classic. Hazel has had health issues in recent years, just as she was about to tour with Toyah, but last I read her family said she's doing much better, I'm sure we all wish her well.

[@supercriceto]

Well said.

[@littleogeechee223]

Thank you for posting this. I wrote a similar post when this video first dropped, but apparently it got deleted. I follow her on FB. Her brother leaves updates and photos. She’s looking wonderful and hopes to make huge progress in her recovery this year. She misses bring out there for the fans. Looks forward to getting back out there. She is do missed and loved!!

[@colin2utube]

I saw this live a few years ago and they teased the audience with an even longer pregnant pause before the saxophone solo, which made me think they weren't going to play it ... but then it was unleashed in all its exquisite glory, and by the end there was hardly a dry eye in the house, I'll never forget it !

[@supercriceto]

Jealous! Love your description of it.

[@alanriozzi421]

Saw Hazel around 1990/91 at Leeds Poly. She was to play the Irish centre, but their was an issue and played the poly instead.

[@gvigary1]

I've loved this song since my teens. She didn't have the purest voice, but she puts so much into this song and it so captures that feeling, the pain, excitement and fear of adolescent anticipation. And the emotion in the sax is up there with the guitar on Shine On You Crazy Diamond. Thank you for choosing it!

[@peterdore8690]

So many great songs have slipped under the radar over the years This is one of them So glad Hazel is recovering from her illness

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

Stunning. The song is noted for its lengthy alto saxophone solo, played by Wesley Magoogan. I was at the Scorpio studio in Euston Road when he cut the track. A memory to cherish.

[@BeachFishingAnticsUK]

I took my little sister to see the film in 1980 when it came out. I was 16 and she was 12. This is still her all time favourite song 44 years later. We were talking about it at a family party a couple of weeks ago, so I played it for her from my phone.

[@markdermody9698]

Omg Amber, I so loved your comments as I agree the song with the sax takes you away and makes you close your eyes and float to heaven!

[@terryfretz-dd5gi]

I can't believe that a movie that was so very in my heart back then is getting the recognition that it deserved

[@davidareeves850]

I watched Hazel live, she was in a film called Breaking Glass , the song 8th Day is iconic, ground breaking.

[@karengibson6872]

OMG so glad you reviewed this, love this song x

[@celticbro1]

Such an iconic song from the 80's.

[@michaeldudek7831]

This sax solo by Wesley MsGoogan is the greatest Sax solo EVER..... and Amber, with your love of saxes featured in songs -- I was wondering when you were going to get to it! Hooray for you! You came through again!

[@momoze4418]

I need you to listen to 'Eigth Day' Hazel's other hit from the film 'Breaking Glass' very prophetic but very 80s

[@24583110]

this song will never age timeless masterpiece, hazel and wesley are a perfect 10........

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

This is still a timeless classic song,Hazel 'o'conner is a true original a really underatted singer songwriter. You should both watch the film "Breakng Glass" that this is from. You can get the soundtrack album as well. it's one of the best saxophone solos ever recorded.This song has not lost any of it's emotional impact over time,still sounds so stunning today. If you have time check out "Eighth Day" by Hazel as well and also her song "D-Days"(matt) P.s I hope Hazel makes a full recovery and can create amazing songs and music again.

[@seansersmylie]

Pleasantly surprised to see you do this classic!

[@bigdav47]

Such a magnificent track, and never fails to bring a tear to my eye. Great that there are people out there still to hear it for the first time. Simply the greatest sax solo in any song IMO. Hazel starred in a British movie called "Breaking glass" where the visuals are referenced from, and it's worth a watch as well. Has to be in my all time top 10 tracks....and I am a heavy rock fan more than anything, but you cannot dislike brilliance like this.

[@TheRagzzz]

You need to watch the movie Breaking Glass to really appreciate what the song means in context to the characters and the story. Hazel is criminally underrated.

[@gaynorkashmir7087]

Get the uk release, the American one ends weirdly

[@jimdandylion7743]

100%

[@kwaobenti]

Thanks for reacting to this, it's been years and years since I heard this song. An almost forgotten classic!

[@nickmander6088]

I fell in love with this track the moment it hit the British pop charts all those years ago when I was just a boy, the sax solo was so incredibly powerful and rich in its self. Hazel O’Connor is still performing this track now. However there is a bitter twist to the the story of the original saxophonist, he was a young immensely talented saxophonist who’s talented career in music was cut short, he was also a part time carpenter and one day he was using a circular saw in his workshop and had a fatal accident and lost several fingers off one of his hands. That was the end of his musical career.😭

[@neilhoare6155]

So glad you got to this "watch out Baker Street" indeed. Make that sax cry Wesley !

[@wayne-bennett_]

this is her biggest hit ever, and the sax is so sexy, it sings/cries and shouts at you, this is one of my all time faves song

[@SuperThaidave]

Real artists, real music. I remember this so well from my childhood. Lovely trip down memory lane.

[@thediscoveredline4783]

The film is brilliant too, and this song gives me goosebumps.

[@garyarnett1220]

Never heard this or her before. Just stunning.

[@bluesilvahalo3576]

So glad you reacted to this song, new you'd love that stunning sax solo!

[@gdavho8778]

knew.

[@jonnno2439]

I am so glad that you reacted to Hazel singing this wonderful song. I have been enjoying it "for ever". And that sax. wow.

[@wencireone]

You can't say Hazel O'Connor without mentioning "Eight Day Machine"

[@bettyrose-w7r]

Favourite song. Must be listened to

[@grahamcurl5026]

Awesome song

[@barukkazhad8998]

A problem man had not forseen as yet...

[@jasonsmart3482]

Its awesome so ahead of its time

[@davewilson9219]

I recommended this a couple of years ago. Been a constant favourite of mine since the early 80’s. Amazing voice, amazing sax.

[@101fragglerock]

The second half of the song (sax solo) was used as the opening theme to a bbc drama called Ennals Point, about a lifeboat crew in Wales. The opening drum beat was timed to the visual explosions of the rescue rockets exploding at the opening of the show. Very Dramatic, and I remember it 50 odd years later.

[@mikefrombournemouth2942]

Your reaction was priceless. You know what you like guys. Amber, your appraisal was so eloquent and knowledgeable. When I first heard 'will you' I was blown away by the sax and the lyrics too. I agree, even better than Baker Street.

[@MikeEvans-d2y]

Oh about time you done hazel I’ve been asking for this since the start of your channel

[@markpeters9916]

Yes at last you have discovered another hidden gem, and a brilliant vocal artist thank you.

[@InAGaddaDaVida7]

A timeless masterpiece, with my favorite sax solo. Heartbreaking song.

[@pittaloaf1]

Thank you so much for doing this Song request! I’ve been looking forward to you guys doing this one and it’s given me a massive lift when I needed it most.❤

[@andylyns6594]

Love this film, have it on my phone, During lockdown she did a series of shows from her living room with various guest for her Facebook fans which help pass the time wishing Hazel a speedy recovery from her brain hemorrhage.

[@madmark1957]

I have been telling you for a long time to listen to this.

[@davidhuggan6315]

You guys with love all in the instruments in "Music" by John Miles from 1976

[@DARKS1DE66]

One of the best songs ever.

[@georgebrannan1759]

I remember requesting this song several months ago, I am so happy you got to hear one of my all time favourite rock ballads, I am so pleased you enjoyed the sax solo . I recall buying this some 40 plus years ago here in Glasgow Scotland and I was completely blown away by every aspect of this song, it has been a persal favourite sine my first listen. All the very best and thanks from George {The mad Scotsman} Brannan

[@catherinesmith7068]

One of my all time favourite songs, blessings from the UK.

[@anitahargreaves9526]

This was one of the first singles, I bought as a young teenager. Thank you for sharing this. 👵🇬🇧❤

[@johnyoung8430]

So pleased you got to react to this seems like a very long time ago I suggested this. Glad you enjoyed.

[@anotherblonde]

Great movie, if you can find it, tells you alot about the music "industry". I sang this song live with Hazel O'Connor on her UK tour. Only 70 in the theatre so she invited us all down to the front rows so we could all sing with her; I know all the songs by heart. Wonderful.

[@jonathanseed6978]

So pleased you finally listened to this one. I've suggested it more than once and knew the sax solo would do it for you.

[@adrianperkins6892]

Thank you for playing it. I recall recommending it to you after your reaction to Baker St. Love your reaction to Hazel O Connor.

[@thomasovens478]

I have attended a few Hazel O'connor concerts - outstanding every time.

[@nickyd6457]

Yesss! So pleased you got to this fabulous sax solo ❤❤

[@SimonColey]

omg my youth rekindled loved this songx

[@Punxster1]

Lena Lovich . Lucky number

[@fayesouthall6604]

The song John Lennon heard and said Yoko they heard you!

[@jerryhayes9497]

Great suggestion 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@LaptopLarry330]

Her name is Lene Lovich.

[@sandrahughes8645]

Yes!

[@StephenGoddard-MiisterSpiice]

Defo!

[@sandywilkie1169]

Fantastic reaction. Loved it, thank you.

[@redswetter]

Been waiting for this for ages. One of my fave sax solos ever.

[@shirleylowe8045]

Absolutely love this song! I met hazel after a gig in Edinburgh a few years back. She lost all the rights to the music from 'breaking glass'. The irony of the film represents what actually happened in life. You should check out her later works too.

[@SISU889]

Ohh my god , that sax solo ! He played his soul out ! Magnificent.....

[@joannetyndall3625]

Makes me cry...every time xx

[@kevinbarrett9068]

One of the greatest singles ever, nowt else to say.

[@beverleyringe7014]

Brilliant singer and single,love it, never get tired of listening to this, and her other hits.

[@TracyPrentice-em4hi]

Love this song.takes me back .Love you guys too 😊

[@leemallard]

Well it's about time!! i have suggested this song so many times some time ago now, and many other of your reactions, i gave up in the end, and now like 10, 12 months later you finally got to it , and i knew you would love it, the reason i suggested it so many times

[@MrAl143]

This track is the perfect blend of three threads in a beautifully told story of yearning: the lyrics, her voice and that haunting delivery by the sax. This has long been one of my favourite songs ever. A memory of something we can all relate to in life, perfectly formed and perfectly delivered. I'm so glad you guys have finally found it. Keep up the good work. Love and peace.

[@steveduncan9256]

This was the voted best song 1981 it was, is, and always will be one of my favourite songs of all time.i was 13 then

[@pancentricism]

Absolutely about time!

[@Patreides9]

I remember, many many years ago how I loved Hazel O'Connor's movie "Breaking Glass" with her songs like "Will You" and "Eighth Day"... and her futuristic performance at the latter song.

[@scotmax8426]

aww wow, what a great track to react to!!! absolutely loved hazel o'connor. love that you both enjoyed it so much! cheers! great vid.

[@traceyg6458]

Loved Hazel in Breaking Glass still got my vinyl soundtrack, she fits in nicely with Kate Bush, Toyah and the amazing Horse McDonald, wow, how time flies😮

[@tonycasey3183]

This is one of my favourite songs OF. ALL. TIME.

[@mossyman65]

So glad you guys have introduced this song to a new generation as it is what i call a forgotten hit as you never see it on compilation albums or here it on radio stations playing music from the era. Always loved it, recommended it a while back so thank you.

[@Markhypnosis1]

Great track. In the early 90s when I was a drummer in an indie band, we supported Hazel Conner in my home town of Colchester.

[@mimirussell6355]

One of my fave songs and album breaking glass. Just brilliant

[@sunnybearbuds]

Wow. I'm shocked that this wonderful song slipped right by me. I do not remember this at all. Love it. Thank you!

[@davidhuggan6315]

It was a top ten hit in the UK and I remember hearing it there as I grew up in England