Stephen Bishop - On And On 1976 (Songs Of The 70s) *DayOne Reacts*

[@stephenbishopofficial]

Thanks for reacting to my song! 💙🎶

[@quicktastic]

Yes, we were spoiled musically in the 70s. So many wonderful songs taken for granted.

[@go234ko96ts5]

Amen, you really realize it the older you get.

[@quicktastic]

@@go234ko96ts5 Indeed.

[@martinlepper4522]

That's how/why we recognize how much new music sucks. We had 50s..60s...70s...80s...music. Lots of great music.

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

God! I miss the 70's so much it hurts, especially the latter 70's.

[@roberthustus6442]

I feel the same way about the 60s

[@YY4Me133]

"Toss up my heart to see where it lands." What a great line.

[@SWLinPHX]

I love Stephen Bishop’s voice and this song stood out to me the first time I heard it from the line “and he smiles when he feels like crying“. Who doesn’t know that feeling?

[@jamessumita5193]

Stephen Bishop’s greatest hit of 70’s is having his guitar smashed by John Belushi in Animal House!!

[@jonlate4581]

I was hoping that someone pointed this out. 'I gave my love a chicken, that had no bones.'

[@williamjones6031]

The look he gives Bluto is classic. (He didn't know he was going to do that.)🤣

[@gevlar]

Nice!

[@BC-ui9yt]

Stephen had the cast autograph the remnants, and had it framed. I saw something a few years back, and he still had it hanging on his wall. How cool is that?

[@chrino21]

This whole album is just incredible. Everyone should own it and listen to it daily - the world would be a better place.

[@No1KCfan6]

Have always loved this song. Love some of the phrases, like, "takes a ladder, steals the stars from the sky; puts on Sinatra and starts to cry." And "got the sun on my shoulders and my toes in the sand; woman's left me for some other man; but I don't care, I'll just dream and stay tan; toss up my heart and see where it lands." Another good one from Stephen is "It Might Be You," the theme from the movie "Tootsie."

[@kenrutherford1109]

I've always loved this song too. It reminds me of Fiesta Plaza Shopping Center at Armenia Avenue and Tampa Bay Boulevard in Tampa, Florida

[@charlier711]

you're right. great lyrics

[@cwell510]

Surprised it took me this long to find your reaction to this song. I'm kinda partial to this song because it reminds me of my mother as a kid and driving while this song was playing on the radio. It's got a very smooth melody and it's easy to listen to.

[@jmsdeco]

Love this song. the 70's where a great time to be a kid. we had so much fun.

[@monticlassictv]

Another one hit wonder from the magical 1970’s when life as a young man was such a great time to be alive and would it be great to revisit those great times now in such a troubled world.

[@helgar791]

Steven Bishop also wrote one of my all time favorite break up songs, "Separate Lives", which was sung by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin.

[@kenrutherford1109]

I like Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin's version better

[@billtaylor3382]

I was 18 yo in 1976 So much great music back in the day

[@stevecampbell6294]

Classic from 1977

[@MrRondonmon]

Caribbean beat gives it a plus, the mellow sound driving down a country road gives it a unique charm.

[@shelleybleu4903]

I always loved this song. Always gave me a pang in my heart. Haven’t heard it in years. Thanks for memory - which is the title of a very old song i also love.

[@iluvmusicals21]

Stephen is a phenomenal song writer/singer, you need to listen to more.

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Hey Angela, This is another smooth, chillin' out track from the 70's...Don't get me wrong, please keep them coming, but I believe you're gonna need more than 1 month to cover all of the great music from the 70's, heck you might need more than a year to cover the 70's music...just sayin'...Thank you for doing this, it is much appreciated!!! Sincerely, CR SoundDoctor

[@Katmandu29]

Yes indeed! At least a year!

[@barbsmith5465]

Love love love love this song. Reminds me of younger days.

[@uncabuzz118]

A few of the nominees for new artist of the year in 1977 included Stephen Bishop, Andy Gibb and the eventual winner Debby Boone. Woo-haw!

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Hi. Haven't heard this song for EONS - and I've always liked it. To show you how long ago this came out, my son was 14 years old and I had 1 year remaining in my 20 years in the Air Force. NOW, my son is also retired from the Air Force with 24 years Commissioned Service - AND, he's now a grandfather a few times over. :-) Lots of years since this song debuted. :-) Wow! "On and On...."

[@dianagerding8541]

Totally memory lane!!!! Dang!!!! Great breakup song…. You can cry for hours… yes I did do that…👵🏻💚👵🏻💚👵🏻💚👵🏻💚👵🏻💚

[@jjsteel43]

His song called "It might be you" is one of my favorites. You will love it. It was in the movie called "Tootsie"

[@smythharris2635]

1976, university staff-room party, dancing with an off duty nurse called Caroline, this was being played by the DJ. Great night.

[@robertfindley921]

Great song to play when you're heart broken. I listened to it a lot in high school and college.

[@frankrizzo4460]

Wow I close my eyes and I'm eight years old again so many great memories back then. I truly believe that we were blessed to have experienced those days 🤔

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR Uplifting Smooth Groove Classic,, The Blackbyrds "Walking In Rhythm" (1974)

[@pamagnolia]

Nice easy chillin song! Thanks Angela!

[@keymack2477]

Thanks for reacting to this one, Angela! I'm pretty sure I haven't heard it in more than 40 years, so plenty of feelings of nostalgia! I'm enjoying your journey through the 70's very much!

[@raycewilliams3300]

This is such a mellow song. Stephen has a nice voice. I never understood why he didn't get more radio play. I recall hearing this tune on AM Radio but most of us were switching to FM Radio at that time.

[@winslow551]

A beautiful song from a beautiful album. One of my favorites from back in the day.

[@VikingJeff]

I would recommend "Save It For A Rainy Day"

[@bluecalix]

The lyrics to this song are poetry.

[@xorcha33]

I love the song and your honest reactions.

[@davids2096]

Like the song says, you have to keep on going even if you're crying or feel like dying! Stephen performed a song for the movie Tootsie with Dustin Hoffman, but I forget the title of that song! Keep on keeping on you all, no matter what!

[@centuryrox]

The song from Tootsie was called "It Must Be You". Great song from a great movie! ** Correction: "It MIGHT Be You".

[@NoahFroio]

"Womans left me for another man, but I don't care, I just dream and stay tanned, toss-up my heart and see where it lands." Genius lyrics and a good message right there, you can't control anothers actions, your reaction speaks volumes to who you are and want to be.

[@starsandstripes10]

"It might be you" is a good tune from Mr. Bishop too!

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Oh ya one of my favorites

[@cliftonparago4547]

Good song to calm you down. Especially if you suffer from road rage

[@1dognight166]

Pop radio played this ta death . Huge classic.

[@saintsefo4763]

Hi, Angela. This song is on my YT playlist (previously from Google Music) and I've enjoyed listening to it over the years (and of course I've learned the lyrics). For me, it's a song of heartache, heartbreak and a need to move forward. Thanks for sharing your reaction. Stay healthy and safe 👍🏽 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

[@richardpowell3780]

Oh man... I was going to recommend this song to ya. The whole album is really good. He writes a lot of music with Art Garfunkle. Good choice👍

[@SRGots]

God, I loved singing along to this when I was little.

[@damondave4502]

Remember this song at camp in Michigan years ago

[@88Musk]

The song is amazing. The phrasing is the reason why the song propels forward and the key which is B major

[@beeseewill2407]

Such a well written song.

[@deking43]

Sweet voice . Woman left him for another man. Keep going on and on!

[@disaray3575]

And I smile when I feel like crying …..on and on…..

[@jackpeters9048]

This is one of the best from back in the day.....

[@williamweiss6128]

Went to see Heart in the 70's. I was in high school. And this guy opened the show. Maybe because one of the Wilson's liked him.

[@txrojas]

Angela, the part of the song that sticks to your mind is called the hook. And the hook will get you every time.

[@StatisticsJason]

When this was a hit in the summer of '77 I thought it was just OK. When I hear it now it sounds amazing to me. It has subtle hooks and lyrics are original and have become iconic.

[@romeosyne]

I read in a book that when this song came out Frank Sinatra's daughter Nancy played this song for him and when it came to the line that mentioned him he laughed and smiled... Hey Steven you made Frank smile... What higher praise do you need?

[@deking43]

How many hearts have you broke ? You can break mine anytime.. rock on!

[@jessieball6195]

According to Stephen Bishop, the song is all about someone constantly getting their heart broken, but continuing to try to find love anyway. Going "on and on".

[@Ken-vk8pb]

Stephen Bishop also has 2 more hits that are good to listen to like - Save It For A Rainy Day & It Might Be You.

[@leesmith4028]

Brillant song ❤️❤️

[@newnotefinder8972]

One of those songs that the more you listen to it the more you love it…I love the acoustic version.

[@davids5336]

I am commenting from the future! I really dig this song, because I believe we all just keep going, even when we run out of gas, metaphorically speaking! Some of us just quit altogether, sadly, hopefully they have peace, and others keep enduring all the agony, confusion and everything life throws at you! Who knows why some can somehow tolerate all the challenges, and why some can't! That's all I've got! Goodbye!

[@primemover1416]

Love how he pronounces "on" like "awn".

[@patrickvecchio8138]

Long live the 70’s !

[@garya7893]

As i watch you smile If there was a video of this song you would fit right in it

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

Great song from the soundtrack of my childhood. 🙏🏽✌🏽🌎🌍🌏♥️

[@uthtown]

I still use the line “if you know it show it” 🤣

[@gerriehallisy6738]

Thank You so much

[@charlesburris6314]

Heartbreak never is easy but experience brings decisions on expectation. Giving up doesn't have to mean closing the door. Have a great day.

[@michaelnoviello6302]

Very nice job!!!!....Check out "It might be you"....from the movie Tootsie!!!!

[@dannycasson1551]

What a great song. I love the words …

[@steveburkitt1255]

So nice to hear the 70's and your reaction to those songs that have been tucked away in time.One of the songs I would like to submit is "From the beginning"by Emerson,Lake, and Palmer.

[@Zebred2001]

Great mellow classic I haven't heart in a long time - even though I do still have the 45 record. Sorta reminds me of Come Monday (1974) by Jimmy Buffet.

[@christansdad]

Suggestion of other songs from the 70s: "Makin' it" by David Naughton "Weekend" by Wet Willie "Feels So Good (with vocals)" by Chuck Mangione (vocals by Don Potter) "Everlasting Love" by Carl Carlton (Disco Purrfection Version) "Working My Way Back to You" by The Spinners "While You See a Chance" by Steve Winwood

[@marc2397]

You so sweet, I just know you are. I subscribed. Great song.

[@dawnmclees]

Here is another 70’s group April Wine song is Before the Dawn

[@tedcole9936]

Way to rep the 70’s. Yes. Yeah, good one. Thanks, requestor! Good reaction, Angela, yep, great phrasing.

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

Yeah this is a classic

[@Afontanez1962]

Since you are heading towards the late 70's and you like dancing a lot, how about "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" by Leo Sayer. If you want to try something different from The BeeGees, you could try "Nights on Broadway". it was a fairly big hit, but a different style than you might be accustomed to from them.

[@josephmaestas5915]

I CAN HERE YOU TALK ON AND ON YOUR THE BEST

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Bobby Bloom "Montego Bay" (1970)

[@kevinminne1460]

Can you do 70's ALL the time!? Love it! Thank you!

[@timetravellingone]

Sanford Townsend Band "Smoke from a distant fire" Walter Egan "Magnet and steel"

[@tommythompson9565]

Aww ... too bad . Not an " ok " song . A really good one . Sort of a weird review . You liked the arrangement of the song , but not the song " overall " . ?? Hafta be careful we don't enjoy the sound of our voices . But like your channel . Keep up the good work .

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

Love S.B!

[@oahuhawaii2141]

"Save It For a Rainy Day"

[@flash1660]

I think it’s a great song

[@rbodee]

Feels like a song the Eagles could have made, like "Lying Eyes".

[@deking43]

What a great song . So different than boogie woogie

[@Timoeltejano]

Yacht Rock perfection. I've seen Mr Bishop perform live. he is still so absolutely amazing. I thoroughly enjoy your honesty. Musical taste is so personal, even with songs that may have a universal appeal. Disingenuous reactors are a turn off. I'm like, c'mon, you cannot seriously like every song that you blindly react to.

[@hustledude]

Yeah this song was always just ok for me too

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

It Might Be You is his best song

[@pzpete]

Try 'Little Italy', briliant.

[@francismedina4547]

When and if you’re going to do 80’s tribute, please add It Might Be You by Stephen Bishop

[@Cardeoliveira1]

Hi Angela, best regards from São Paulo, Brasil. I think you react to a song by Steve Winwood called Arc of a Diver. Many thanks!

[@deking43]

It is the hook

[@gsprings43]

i can invision people smoking weed while listening to this

[@justinwatch]

Are you an over-the-road semi truck driver because you're always talking about driving like it's something you spend a lot of time doing like for a job or something.? You got that big ol arms like you handle the rig and unload trailers or something.

[@elprof1299]

No trip through the 70’s is complete w/out James Taylor.

[@greenbrown7776]

This song is actually better in small servings. It got a ton of airplay when it came out and got a little tiresome. But it was a nice revisit.

[@royjohnson465]

Angela explained, it’s okay, like it but don’t love it. Is she joking right! Or she couldn’t be more wrong. Because this song is one of the very best of the best perfect top songs, absolutely beautiful full of heart, harmony & melody, and peaceful feel good!

[@ronsandgren1]

I think this song's alright but not great either he wrote and recorded two songs for the 1978 movie Animal House that starred John Belushi a song called Dream Girl and the Animal House theme song that I like a lot. He was on a Saturday Night Live episode from the late 70's and did a skit with John Belushi and singer Art Garfunkel where John's character chose the people that got backstage at a Kiss concert on that episode when Stephen played himself and John asked what song did you have a hit with and Stephen sang On and On and John Belushi said I hate that song in the skit

[@dggydddy59]

Stephen Bishop has a much better song that was released as a single a few years later called "Send A Little Love My Way". His first 3 albums had a lot of great songs but On & On wasn't really one of them, and unfortunately that's the one most people know.

[@marshalljackson9796]

That song makes me want to get on a plane to Turks and Cacaos where I will consume many fruity alcoholic beverages and try to bed age appropriate women.