Sweet - Ballroom Blitz | First Time Reaction! | I like These Guys!

[@l.t.6180]

One of the most exciting bands of the 1970s, from the glam rock era. They were excellent musicians. You definitely know what you're talking about and you do this in a very calm, relaxed, pleasant way. Love the review!

[@yvetteadshead4212]

The 70's hurray, platform shoes, flares, makeup, satin, long hair and that was the men 😁

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Lol very interesting time period

[@MrsMillwall]

Oh blimey I had so much fun, the 70's was bloody fab! Glam rules! ⭐

[@MrsMillwall]

We all dressed like that ⭐

[@karenmandeville7116]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert the 70s (i was a high school freshman in 1970) had some of the best music! so much variety, so many harmonies!!

[@rdhudon7469]

My Dad gave me a purse for christmas once in the '70's . He hated my long hair . Lol

[@duncangarrah968]

You should have watched the original version. On this one they were told to lip-sync which is why the drummer beats the drums with his hands. He was not happy with this decision.

[@MusicLover-dt7ic]

Fox On The Run and Love is Like Oxygen are a couple other great tunes by them. Thanks for this one.

[@debbiedebster5806]

Agree 100% Such awesome, fun music!!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

📝📝

[@msbest9830]

add "Blockbuster" to them Love is like Oxygen in the long version

[@gabrielplattes6253]

Every one of these lads will charm a bloke, and steal their missus at the same time...

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Lol i believe it

[@rubydazzler]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert the era when you could leave a gig with a boy wearing more make-up than you were ... I miss those days ;)

[@tessesmom]

Sweet!!, sweet 😊

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

❤️

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

They were VERY good musicians.

[@debbie7505]

You should watch the official video. This was them on a British show called Top of the Pop & they make the groups lip sync. The group was pissed off. You can see the lead singer make some mistakes. The drummer is pissed off & throws his drum sticks & eventually the drum.

[@elaine8013]

A fight that broke out at one of their gigs was the inspiration for this song.

[@wjtate]

"Little Willy" by sweet. One of their all- time greatest hits!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Taking notes 📝

[@duncangarrah968]

You forget about Blockbuster?

[@garfield122010]

" love is like oxygen " ( the long version ) is epic !! " Fox on the run " is also a huge favourite ❤️❤️

[@simply_psi]

Got to love the Sweet, other great songs by them are Blockbuster, Fox On The Run, Wig Wam Bam, Hell Raiser and Love Is Like Oxygen all amazing songs from this much underrated band

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Oh so it’s “the sweet” and not just “sweet”

[@akrogirl32]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert it was Sweet Shop first, then The Sweet and, finally, just Sweet.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

There were a few like this at the time.like Mud ( Tiger Feet) and Wizzard ( See my Baby Jive ) They all dressed up crazy but my God they gave you a good time Great reaction Rad

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Lol sounds fun for sure

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Brave? Yes. It was a pop genre known as Glam Rock. Men wearing makeup was pretty out there in the 1970s!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Now that you said that i instantly thought of gene Simmons lol

[@rossmacintosh5652]

​@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Kiss, Alice Cooper, and the later 'Hair Bands' were all influenced by the Glam Rock genre. The Glams were primarily British and the style mixed in a bit of androgyny with glittery flamboyant satin outfits. Watch some T-Rex, Gary Glitter, or David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust phase. Freddy Mercury was certainly influenced. You might even say the Grunge Music scene that emerged in America in the mid-80s was a counter-reaction.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

@@rossmacintosh5652 i have a david Bowie reaction coming soon so maybe I’ll see more since i have no idea what he even looks like lol

[@andyjames6300]

Ram jam one hit wonders ,the sweet too many hits to mension . Try action , Fox on the run , or hellraiser please

[@andyjames6300]

It's not played live ,it's a back track ,even the vocals .in the ups they did it for tv .

[@roxannemoser]

I'm 56, and this was a MUST for every pajama party we had at 12 and 13!

[@rdhudon7469]

This was one of my favorite bands back in the day . They had a tonne of hits . What they are wearing here is toned down compared to some of their outfits . Steve Priest (Bass Player ) caused a controversy when he went on top of the pops (TV Show) dressed like and acting like a Gay Nazi . He also made it cool for guys to wear hot pants . Lol

[@NikkieTwix]

Wig Wam Bam is my favourite by them, such a fun song

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

I remember this came out in high school! Lolol

[@leonarae8496]

Now there’s a blast from the past! Sweet were the first concert I went to when I was 14. We went and lined up at the ticket office as soon as they went on sale, my Dad had to come and buy them for me. Same for The Jackson 5. I’m showing my vintage now aren’t I?

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Lol I’m just jealous you got to see the Jackson 5 live. I’m surprised they haven’t been requested yet

[@leonarae8496]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Michael was pretty cute back then lol, I had his posters all over my bedroom walls

[@rubydazzler]

Mick was taking the piss, because Top of the Pops made everyone mime or lipsynch, that's why the crowd were laughing and everyone applauded. Steve (bassist) used to chew gum for the same reason. But they were a fantastic live band, and all as you spotted extremely talented musicians, they ran the gamut of every genre during their career, from bubble gum pop to thrash metal.

[@donaldmcleod6869]

They were an amazing band ,the lead singer was the brother of actor mark mc manus,aka TAGART, THERE'S BEEN A MURDER. 😅

[@Jovolution]

Best Glam Rock Band.

[@megdelany5688]

Please react to: Sweet: -Fox on the Run -Love is Like Oxygen -Little Willy -Thanks!!!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Taking notes 📝

[@markmanhetherington1]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert try one of their album tracks to get them at their real best. Set Me Free or No you Don't from their Sweet Fanny Albums are a good place to start. Great channel by the way :)

[@guidosarducci]

Just sayin'...listen to the technicality of this tune. It is pretty much bomb as far as I'm concerned.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

I agree with you, which is why i wanted to point out that they are really good musicians

[@guidosarducci]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Which is why I mentioned it...LOL! Love ya man! You may want to take a look at the official video for this tune if you think these outfits are a tad strange...

[@keithclark6299]

My friend this was the 70's, we all looked like this.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

😂

[@karengoodenough827]

Thank you for noting their musicianship, they were good, if you delve deeper into their music beyond the hits you will see why many of the metal bands of the ‘80’s credited them as influences, they were hard driving and talented

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

🙌🏽 i want to check out a few more of their songs for sure

[@clairrollings3988]

I love them they're from my childhood, I just wish that they were alive today and still gigging like the Stones cause I'd defo go and see them. Only the great Andy Scott has survived to this day and I wish him well.

[@tessasnow]

Did a lot of partying to this back in the day!!! Anything off this album (desolation boulevard) is amazing!!! 🖖🏻🇨🇦💥🥰

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

They are good musicians...or were. The guitarist is the only one still living sadly.

[@billsager5634]

The guitarist is Andy Scott. Brian Connolly (lead singer) died of young (51) essentially of complications from his chronic alcohol abuse. Drummer Mick Tucker - widely regarded as one of the best rock drummers of all time, also died young, at age 54 in 2002. Tucker died of Leukemia. Steve Priest (bassist, backing vocals) passed away last June, at age 72

[@irenedownie6559]

It was the fashion of the day so not brave at all. It was called Glam Rock. They played much heavier rock a couple of years later, which I preferred, but this early stuff was fun.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Bangers by Sweet are Teenage Rampage and Action

[@dennisgreene6832]

British Glam Rock. Can't beat it. 😁

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@AW-yj6md]

So glad you enjoyed!,..they do give off the party vibe,..they are a cool.group,..did you catch the guitar shred,..like record scratching,..most all the bands from tje 70's had outrageous outfits,..r and b,.rock,..country even,..didn't matter,..wasn't the drummer crazy,..loved it,..keep going young person,..check.out Saturday Night's Alright,.Elton John,..enjoy,..Godspeed, Peace ✌

[@8ballali]

The Sweet, Slade, and Queen, and loads of funny songs, meant the 70's were great fun. Remember laughing at Murphy and the bricks by Noel Murphy, and My Brother by Terry Scott, and Camp Granada by Allan Sherman, Tie me kangaroo down sport, The court of king Caractacus, and Jake the Peg by Rolf Harris, O'Raffertys motor car by Val Doonican, and One piece at a time by Johnny Cash. These days, they all take themselves too seriously.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

This is true!

[@yevetterich1921]

SWEET CAME OUT IN 1969-1970 THAT WAS THE STILE BACK THEN ,LOOK UP GARY GLITTER. THAT SAID 1974-75 BUT I SEEN A LOT OF THERE STUFF IN 69-70S.

[@dianereed8911]

70s British Glam Rock 😁 ...... Queen started out in this era , lots of great musicians playing in glam bands 😍 Slade another great band of this time , MaMa were all crazy now a great one , would love to see you react to Slade ❤

[@lala_sparkles8035]

David Bowie would like a word...he was doing glam rock way before anyone, before Queen even formed as a band. Big Queen and Bowie fan.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Yes i can’t remember which song Freddie looked a little glammed up in himself

[@MrsMillwall]

You gotta listen to their live version of Hellraiser live at the Rainbow, so so good live ⭐

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

📝📝

[@MrsMillwall]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3KQm4mDgtKenZI

[@MrsMillwall]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert this is me singing with Brian's Sweet on National Music Day before he passed away, I didn't know I was gonna do it, he called me onstage love him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmLUdmB3iq51itU

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

@@MrsMillwall nice! That’s amazing. I’m glad you were able to preserve this memory with footage 🙌🏽

[@AcePanno1]

I agree

[@antonkoot5354]

Mick Tucker!

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

Check out Love is Like Oxygen or Fox on the Run! ✌❤

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Taking notes 📝

[@marktyron479]

Frankenstein Edgar Winter Group

[@darleneadams6844]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mrguymandude1096]

Dope reaction thx 👍

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Thanks for watching

[@joannegreaves1310]

Really enjoyed your reaction and would love to see you check out a few of their other songs, Blockbuster, Teenage Rampage and Fox on the Run. #hog

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

Hair of the Dog by Nazareth is another Banger you'll love another great voice in Rock

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

📝📝

[@xyz8655]

They were miming

[@wombatwilly1002]

Their song "Little Willy" gets made fun of a lot but in my opinion it "rocks"!

[@chrisespowe6743]

I like your laid back and chill reactions. Hope to see you react to the song of crazy horse by J.D Blackfoot, 18 minutes long but more than worth it.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Thanks Chris. Can you give some context to it?

[@chrisespowe6743]

It only has an acoustic guitar only and jd plays it very well. It's the story of crazy horse and the plains indians through their eyes. There are parts where he uses the language of the souix people but not to the extent that you can't understand what the song is about. It tells of crazy horses life from a child to his death at the hands of union soldiers and continues through his spiritual journey. It's very factual and emotional. If you do the reaction I recommend the live version at Saint Louis. A side note... jd is wearing a t shirt with the sleeves cut out. That t shirt says k-she 95 on it. That's the oldest rock station in America and is in st. Louis missouri. Under the words k-she is a pig with head phones on thats pigs name is sweet meat and is k-she's mascot/logo

[@chrisespowe6743]

Here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaLSh5-artGWo6M

[@reactionfan1448]

Rad will you do a reaction to U2 bullet the blue sky live from Paris 2015 I've requested before but you've yet to do it 🙏🙏🙏

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

I will add to my list 📝

[@doplinger1]

Why oh why do people suggest these crappy videos when the official video is so much better?

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Lol maybe copywrite?

[@doplinger1]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert I don’t think so, I’ve seen others show it. Do yourself a favor and watch it anyway - do you need a link? The lead singer is wearing a red jumpsuit in that one 😆😆😆

[@cherrymcgregor535]

You think these are brave outfits? You need to see the other ones they wear!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

😅

[@unrulyjulie4382]

For some more epic voice manifestation please react to "The Diary of Horace Wimp" by ELO. It's so much fun and I don't think that anyone has done it yet. You can start a trend!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

I’ll add it to my list 📝 i have an Elo reaction on my page

[@rikkelise]

You do Sweet, you must do Slade too

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Another band?

[@rikkelise]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Yes same period as Sweet, the 70's. You were either a fan of Sweet or of Slade. I recommend you listen to Slade Cum on Feel the Noize, another good one is Coz I Luv You.

[@user-yl6ht8qz3o]

😅

[@susanstein6604]

Matthew Sweet the lead singer is a great songwriter. This is only one side of him.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

I could tell 🙌🏽

[@billsager5634]

Are you referring to this song? The lead singer of Sweet is Brian Connolly. Unfortunately, for Sweet's early years, Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman wrote most of Sweet's hit songs.

[@VyxenBlack]

Matthew Sweet is a completely different (though very talented) artist who had some hits through the 90's...

[@billsager5634]

@@VyxenBlack - Ok, but my comment replied to Susan Stein's "Matthew Sweet the lead singer is a great songwriter. This is only one side of him." Considering that the video is about Sweet, and there is no prior reference to Matthew Sweet - it definitely appears as if Susan is trying to state that Matthew Sweet is the lead singer for Sweet - which is not true!

[@VyxenBlack]

@@billsager5634 I'm confused..I agree with you, I was making the comment clarifying the point that Matthew Sweet is a completely different artist than these guys to Susan.

[@margerymorstein1073]

Bleh.