Take Me Away!! Rupert Holmes “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@carlaharrington5120]

Back in the day, this was one of those songs that NOBODY would publicly admit to liking. And somehow everyone knew all the words!!! LOL!!

[@Steve-cm2ys]

Nobody black maybe. Catch a beatdown and probably get called a sellout while you're catchin it.

[@quintondees4501]

True!!

[@bryantsill7511]

You are correct I was more into heavy rock like sabbath but yeah everyone knew the hook at least

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Rupert Holmes is actually a great writer and singer I have this record at home and from front to back it's solid. Also the story in this song is pretty creative. Very well written

[@anthonygarcia3922]

Maybe people around you...here in LA everyone would sing this together out loud & strong

[@sheryljoel5052]

I LOVE watching people react to this song - watching people react to his lil surprise at O'Malley's bar...so, she was tired of him first,lol!

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

😂

[@LadybugLuv]

Right? Lol 😂

[@davidpressley3451]

It's kind of actually a beautiful song though am I right

[@scottwilson3741]

Well she admitted it 1st anyway

[@ldybozz]

For real! I would have been too. Look at him. Wouldn't you? 😆

[@po5283]

This song is a lot of fun and catchy as hell, but it also has the most important message for any couple; be open and honest, and actually talk about what's going on, express your desires, wants and needs; and finally enjoy the little things that break up the day to day routine that keep you from falling into that rut!

[@ArgonTheAware]

But how long was she running that personal ad, how many men had she been meeting and why wasn't open and honest about that?

[@cliffordschaffer5289]

The message is that he went out to try to cheat on his girlfriend and was pleased to find that she was trying to cheat on him. True love. The moral of the story is that they are both insane if they think they won't be trying to cheat again next week.

[@Warriorking.1963]

Really? I thought it was telling people to not read newspapers in bed? 😂

[@pisces228]

@@cliffordschaffer5289 the song is a "warning" that if you don't want to end up like this couple, then you better learn how to communicate with your significant other. This couple was headed down the wrong path because they weren't communicating. I've been married for 23 years because my husband and I understand the importance of sharing our thoughts and feelings with each other.

[@cliffordschaffer5289]

@@pisces228 It is one thing if you fall into a situation one night where you wind up doing something you shouldn't with another person. How would your husband feel if he found out that it wasn't an accident or mistake? What if he found out that you had engaged in an elaborate plot to go get some strange stuff? That is -- you carefully thought about it, placed an ad somewhere, waited for the results, and then went after them. It wasn't just too many drinks one night. You PLANNED it. You thought about it a long time and the answer you came up with is that you needed some strange. And then you worked on it. How should he feel? Seems like the only thing that would keep you together is if he is just as big a slimeball as his wife. Maybe you are right. If you are both like that, then it will keep you both from dating someone else and making their life miserable.

[@danjohnson2986]

If you were to see the vid of him singing…you’d be saying “how did my 7th grade math teacher get this gig?!” Love it when looks are deceiving.

[@wendyrogers5750]

True!

[@berniemargolis4288]

BJ's pronunciation was correct. In Spanish, the i has a "ee" sound and the ñ has an "ny" sound. For example, niña (girl) is pronounced "neenyah" and piña (pineapple) is pronounced "peenyah."

[@XaviClot]

As a Spanish speaker I tell you're right!

[@jamesadams7131]

Being a drummer, I never realized how good the drumming is in this song.

[@americanmutt9089]

They both needed to "Escape" TOGETHER to learn more about each other and refreshen their relationship.

[@OaktownPirate510]

I firmly believe the couple in this song discovered that they were both swingers at heart, stayed happily together, and one day years later their adult kids are going to find a shoe box of old polaroids… 🤣

[@vincentschmitt7597]

Rupert's original lyrics were "If you like Humphrey Bogart and getting caught in the rain". He said he changed it 10 seconds before he sang it at the recording to pina coladas. He said it made sense and drove the chorus to have the island sound.

[@mochs3869]

On the "Professor of Rock" channel, he did a video on this song with an interview from Rupert himself explaining how he came up with the song and how it was constructed...Up until 10 seconds before he laid down that vocal, the chorus went "If you like Humphrey Bogart", but it didn't work and he was going for an island feel and "Pina Colada" fit in perfectly rhythmically, so he switched it and it changed his life forever. Though he had read the lyrics out loud to himself several times while composing it, what you hear on the recording is the first and only take where he sang it. Professor of Rock is a great channel to subscribe to as he goes in depth behind a lot of these songs you're reacting to often with interviews from the artists themselves - here's the one on Escape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZprCqGSCnKt3ga8

[@mochs3869]

@@robotto8858 Plus, Rupert is a great story teller and interviewee...Adam (the Professor) also did one on the song "Him" and just in the last week did one on The Bouys' "Timothy" which I had no idea Rupert wrote...

[@jimirayo]

Yep. Saw it the other day. Great interview. I had forgotten all about 'Timothy'. Now it's stuck in my head!

[@tjmctube]

Ya, the Prof is great and I watched that video. He can go really deep into the weeds so I watch his videos on a song-by-song basis.

[@mochs3869]

@@tjmctube same here...I look in the description to see what song he's doing and watch accordingly.

[@tjmctube]

You should also check out his interview on Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast. It was back in 2017 but is still available. The guy has a whole lot going on for him then this one hit.

[@MusicLover-wo7ig]

This song was such a huge hit and everybody always thought how clever and cute the story was, how after so many years. they get to rediscover each other. Seriously, though, that about it, they were both planning on cheating on each other. Haha! 😄

[@theodoreritola7641]

FROM The sweet 70s Baby ..

[@amb2745]

A couple of tidbits about this song: The actual title of the song was "Escape", but in the chorus the lyrics referred to Pina Colada. When people were looking to buy the single, they would ask the store clerk "Do you guys have that Pina Colada song??" Infinity Records heard about this and added (The Pina Colada Song) to the title, thus the song became "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)". "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" was the final #1 hit of the 1970's, and was the first #1 hit of the 1980's. This happened because the song went to #1 on the Billboard singles chart in mid-December 1979, and stayed at #1 through the first few weeks of January, 1980. No other artist or group has had that happen.

[@dbradx]

This is such a classic - lots of fun, and a very cool vibe to go with it. Thanks for always bringing some light into the day, peace and love from Canada!

[@chriswildhaber35]

So classic, great song.

[@brownbeat0721]

Rupert usually sings songs that tell stories which reflect realities in life. You can also react to his following songs that also tell stories: "Him", "Answering Machine", and "Terminal"

[@terrancebrown87]

My favourite part of the song is the twist ending. When I first hear it my jaw dropped and the dopamine was flowing!

[@robertherring9277]

Song is awesome! Remember when it came out! In my collection.

[@JPMadden]

I was just 9 years old in 1979 when this song was released, but the fact that I remember it makes me feel ancient.

[@glennelfmann3143]

Believe this could be considered in the genre of yacht rock

[@benarmentano3799]

Rupert Holmes is a great composer/arranger/producer who has worked for a lot of artists in his career. This is more of a "novelty" song but check out all the songs on this album- they're great! You might want to check out "Him" also on the album which was a big hit single as well...

[@adam.4487]

LOL I couldn't wait to hear this one again!

[@terrybeasley5931]

Always funny to see this guy who looks like a fifth grade math teacher singing this song. Very catchy tune.

[@suzanneprock7286]

This is a real fun song, I liked it back then and like it now. My girlfriend and I went to Ft. Lauderdale after we graduated in 1977 and stayed at the Jolly Rogers Hotel where we'd lay out at the pool and drink pina coladas, it was a blast. This song would play and it was very popular.

[@chrisharris7931]

I've been hearing this song since I was 9 or 10 years old and it's never gotten old.

[@theodoreritola7641]

From 1979 The 70s Baby

[@bennettmusiccollective3218]

Dean Bailin is the lead guitar on this fabulous song. Great guy and musician!

[@mikeferris408]

What a clasic oldie! I still love.... just more today! Heres to all YOU hopeless romantics💞🍾🥂

[@stevejuszczak9402]

This song is about a couple who rediscover each other

[@alfredkar]

It was in a Guardians of the Galaxy film

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love this song! It has such a great underlying lesson. Communication is key in a relationship! LOL!!

[@Citizenesse8]

I love Rupert Holmes! This song is one of my favorites.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Rupert Holmes also wrote a song called "Timothy" that was recorded by The Buoys. Totally different vibe. Totally.

[@zeer0squared]

If this scenario happened these days, the second she walked into O'Malley's, shit would've hit the fan and a lot of yelling would happen. LoL

[@centuryrox]

And they were both equally guilty of looking outside their relationship, but neither would admit to it.

[@angelomaurizio1668]

Another thing that makes this song special is that this song was the last song to hit number 1 on the Billboard charts of the 1970s. (Hitting No.1 in late December 1979) The song would hit number one again when it took over KC and the Sunshine Band's last number one hit (Please Don't Go ) in early January 1980. Rupert Holmes would write for other artists highlighted with a huge hit with 'You Got it All' by The Jets.

[@firedoc5]

One of those kinds of songs you can really dig, but if someone asks if you might deny it. LOL A really guilty pleasure type of song.

[@danielkesselring9172]

Always a fun one.. loved growing up in the 70’s and 80’s…👌🏻

[@theodoreritola7641]

But this is a 70s party , RELEASED In August of 1979

[@ausmarkb]

Whilst Asia clearly enjoyed the story, did anyone else get the feeling BJ missed it altogether because he couldn’t get past the title? 😄

[@iamjenniferjames]

♥ In my world, this song would have a different ending LOL! ***Great vibes***

[@Triggerhippie70]

I was born in January 1970 so I grew up listening to the song and my mother-in-law loved this song and I like it too because my mom liked it but as I got older and really understood the song I like it even better! It’s very catchy

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Omg awesome reaction guy’s. It was so fun to watch your face Asia as you were absorbing what he was saying 🤣❤️

[@robertlear2735]

great song with a fun twist at the end

[@sheryljoel5052]

the little squiggly over the n in pina makes it sound like pinya....spanish

[@TheChick24]

This song has such a great vibe! It's definitely a trick for those who listen for the first time 😂

[@jeffholl64]

There's two reasons I come here 1 Watch you guys experience all this killer music..I'm an old man 2 Asia has the most beautiful face, smile and eyes on here ..Take care of her BJ..

[@joepimentel306]

Great vibe!!! Nice DOO Asia!!

[@jacqueline4514]

So much fun to watch you guys react to this one! ❤️

[@louielouie22]

His wife answered his ad look for the same!🤣😂🤣😆😂

[@rhondawest8027]

I absolutely love this song !!!I grew up listening to this!!!😂❤

[@mikedrake5373]

The name of the song is "escape" but when it was asked for in the record shops people would say the Pina colada song.

[@John_Locke_108]

Cheating is ok as long as the person you're cheating with turns out to be your wife.

[@karensamuel1139]

I love your reaction guys, I'm weak here 😂😂😂😂 I'm really enjoying this. Interesting song!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Fun song! 😃 Suggested next video 📹 The Jets play You Got It All. Written by Rupert Holmes.

[@elevenbucks5682]

He had a song called HIM thats not well known but is a bit like this song.

[@kristilouque8412]

If you want to laugh out loud and have a groovy time, check out his song “him”. It’s hilarious 👌😂😍

[@jayewalt2258]

ya'll are neat!! love this old tune can't remember if it was 70s or 80s it was neat back then though...rupert was great...

[@1dognight166]

Stayed number one on the charts for weeks.

[@jeffwright5768]

Man this song has it all! Great summertime tune🍻

[@Appliance-Advice]

The story I remember is the song was called "Escape " and nobody put it together and couldn't find the song to buy so they added "The Pina colada song" to the title.

[@mistyanderson4567]

I've always liked this song😆👍🏻

[@rayzerbone4197]

Never heard this song all the way through. Cool story and great hook

[@vickihoward406]

Every song Y'all listen to is on my shuffle.. My shuffle is strong.........

[@mikewood6071]

Rupert Holms said if he knew the song was going to be such a hit he would’ve wrote about jack and coke He hates pina coladas but if someone recognized him in a bar or restaurant they’d send him one

[@TheStefan6969]

This is the greatest headed toward effed up, but works out in the end song ever!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 😉❤✌🏼

[@TheStefan6969]

It's also a perfect example of why communication in a relationship is very important!!!! 💯

[@CLynns]

To me this song is talking about his relationship was stuck in a rutt and thier contact via the paper but the spark back into thier relationship.

[@markbaker3013]

Thank you for sharing this with me

[@firestrike9917]

Such a brilliantly written song.

[@randyruggles342]

Fun fact: The original lyrics were, "If you like Humphrey Bogart . . ." Rupert Holmes wanted a drink to go along with the island feel of the song, changed the lyrics to "Pina Colada" and the rest is history.

[@j.woodbury412]

When the song first came out it was actually called "Escape", but everybody kept calling it "The Piña Colada Song", so Rupert Holmes, or somebody just decided to compromise and call it "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)"

[@westreat771]

The whole thing was that Xscape was the name of the song, but nobody related to that everybody related to The as the piña colada song show Rupert Holmes had to go back in and re-change the song as escape the piña colada song

[@sangorilla1]

phonetic: pee-nyah koh-lah-dah Love this song! Thanks for doing this reaction!!

[@sandramiller358]

Um - Asia! Can we talk about your hair? I love it! You two make me so happy.

[@RICHROOSTER69]

This was the last #1 song on the chart of the 1970s. Not sure of the exact date, but the last week of 1979.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Dec 1979 , But Released in August of 1979 , Its 70s

[@keywestconch8]

Back in the day some people would even take out ads and have conversations in the paper, arguments even. Texting 101..

[@jblades9006]

if you like this you should do a review of Ambrosia: How Much I Feel....similar theme, good vocals and musical skill..

[@chrisliles1668]

him is great too

[@jojo-xu4iz]

Love songs that tell stories.

[@williameller7002]

So glad you 2 reacted to this song ,make you think

[@rhondawest8027]

A crews is a perfect place to play this song cause most people there aren't there with thire spouse they there with someone else for an escape!!!😂😂😂😊

[@petschmann]

Did i ever say that i love her laughter?👌👌

[@niccermola3104]

It's just that time that makes you wanna Grove.

[@faithrenewed3443]

The moral....if you want the neighbors green grass....WATER YOURS!!! I love this song.

[@iamR-cy5jb]

No one can resist. 🤣😂

[@CigarMick]

A song about cheating on your spouse by cheating with your spouse. One of my favorite songs.

[@seanok3498]

Dynamite reaction 🤣 😂 Lots of laughin here

[@kennethgodwin7769]

You also might want to check out his song "Him".

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

Best personal ad never actually posted 🍹 Blake Shelton (Austin) official video and ( Ol’ Red ) it’s Country but I think you will love it 😍 (Toe’s ) Zac Brown band

[@johnflores5286]

Asia your reaction is so innocent. 😃

[@Cheryltwin2012]

This song was such a huge hit it went to Number One twice! Yes, it's cheesy late 70's kitsch but it's hard to deny that it's a clever song.

[@johnjones-henderson3249]

After he finished singing this song he was told not to give up his day job impersonating kenny Everett 😅😅

[@kennethgodwin7769]

The actual name of the song is Escape.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Went to a bar called O'Malley's when I was in college. I got in a fight. Should have had a Pina Colada.

[@sarablack2547]

It's lucky they both had a sense of humour cause it could have ended in divorce.this is a lesson in communication and asks do you really know your partner. Christina Applegate and Cameron Diaz sang along to this when it came on the car radio in film the sweetest thing.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Divorce, homicide...😁

[@Alisha1686]

This will forever be the Pina colada song Asia 🤣🤣🤣

[@randysake5031]

Afternoon delightyou'll love it!

[@JDogg1971]

All I see is the movie “Grown Ups” when I hear this now. Thanks a lot, Adam Sandler! 🤣

[@whazzuphere]

Rupert Holmes had another good song, simply titled: "Him". Check it out sometime.

[@NeptuneLady1957]

I love this song!!!

[@openyoureyes909jones6]

I like how so many people think its a great little love song... They both intend on cheating on the other, only to accidentally meet Sure, it seems to end okay, but....they both know what they did

[@scottvanhille5688]

The Pina Colada part aka the hook is really catchy and btw you both should check out the music video. Request: Donnie Iris--Ah Leah. Thanks!

[@trudieristich795]

That's funny. This came out when I was in junior high and it's catchy. And I liked it but then I was all bummed out that they were trying to cheat on each other even though they met in the end I was so Bummed😅

[@lindalin3586]

Great summer hit in the early s

[@JohnBullard]

This is the "can't trust each other at all" song.