Choirboys - Run To Paradise (Official Music Video) | Reaction

[@itsgrape4691]

Aussie rock in the 80s nobody beats it NOBODY!

[@tahliaeldred]

who else is an aussie pub kid who GREW UP on this song?

[@paulsandford3345]

Yep grew up on Aussie rock, I still love it!😊😊😊

[@Greg-r5h]

Yeah mate !

[@CraigStanton-o9q]

You bet 👍👍👍

[@ashrickard721]

Roger that! 🤙🏻 still wouldn’t be the same without “am I ever gonna see your face again” and you know what comes next

[@Greg-r5h]

@@ashrickard721 no way ..... 😲

[@leandabee]

It's quite interesting how Aussie rock had its own sound. Always could tell an Aussie song by the sound 🥰🥰. Good old pub scene sound. Live rock music has seen its day unfortunately, 😭💔. Hope you are holding up ok 😊

[@alanjones1543]

Yep the good old pub rock sound 🎸 we pump this in Coonamble NSW 🤙🔥

[@malcolmrayner6674]

Most of these bands came out of the pub rock scene and near all had hard driving bass and were all tight as or did not make the scene

[@jesso3794]

Aussie pub rock is some of the greatest music ever

[@birdley9577]

The exact reason why Silverchair doesn't sound like Nirvana.

[@Buy_Me_A_Nightmare]

Oh, not an Aussie band but it fits in with this. The Stranglers, Gold n Brown. Another incredible heroin song.

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

If you can listen to this song without tapping your feet you have no feet

[@DarrenBoxhall]

You couldn't go to a party in Australia without hearing this. This is one of the best songs ever created,I love this song

[@emilytownsend8829]

The smile on your face depicts how every Australian feels when they hear this song.

[@maryclaudiapitman]

This is the first Choirboys song I have seen you do but it's about time people started to recognize Australian music

[@majordag]

OMG you so need to do The Angels - Am I ever gonna see your face again - LIVE VERSION.... classic Australian song

[@QueenB-ee]

Holy shit, YES!!!

[@ChElevenEleven]

Every older Aussie knows every word to this song what a banger!🔥

[@Dr_KAP]

One of my favourite bands from the pub scene back in the 80’s. This song is about the slippery slope that is drug addiction.

[@Laraine3]

Yep, they used to play at the Glider Room, Dee Why Hotel every week. We were so spoilt to see the cream of Australian rock for free at our locals. On Sydney’s north shore, heroin was sadly rife at the time.

[@Buy_Me_A_Nightmare]

One of the many fantastic Australian songs about addiction.

[@sidoniewilesmith2689]

@@Laraine3 omg I currently live in DeeWhy :)

[@Dr_KAP]

@@tomrhumb390 no I never said it was about heroin. Addiction comes in all forms though sadly 😢

[@danielleroseaustralia]

This genre is what we call ‘pub-rock’. So many rock bands from Australia started playing at local pubs, so the grunge and all that comes from the Aussie pub scene culture of locals, working class mostly, sinking some cold tinnies, getting tipsy (many times drunk 😂) after a hard days work sweating from the heat haha. Super iconic and the pub-rock sound/vibe is very common in a lot of legendary Aussie music!

[@kanesanders6669]

It's hard to imagine hearing this song for the first time. This song has been part of the Australian soundtrack for nearly 35 years and there wouldn't be many Aussies, of any age, who wouldn't know it. I know this song inside out and upside down, I've heard it many hundreds of times and probably played it close to a hundred times. You will still hear this song played every week by cover bands in pubs all across the country.

[@kelljA]

I highly doubt the newer generations know it... maybe but a few, with parents who shared music, and their kids grew up with it.. but kids prefer such beige sounding mass produced noise nowadays..

[@UpandAboutPhotography-2025]

Saw these guys performing a couple of weeks ago when they were the support act to Jon Stevens. The lead singer is now 71 but can still get this song out just as good as it sounds here.

[@francespowell6923]

I was thinking "bollocks" about his age ... then I remembered I'm 50.

[@becmarsh307]

@@francespowell6923 🤣

[@godamid4889]

@@francespowell6923 😂

[@bigpallooka]

@@francespowell6923 You youngsters! No respect! 😂

[@BryanParnell]

An Australian rock classic from the 80’s. A karaoke favourite. There’s so many great Aussie songs you haven’t heard yet!

[@garypeterson8394]

Classic Aussie track that still stands up.

[@bennov1velthuyzen636]

Legendary Aussie song 🎵

[@FionaEm]

The Choirboys typified the Aussie 80s 'pub rock' sound - gritty guitar and vocals, great melodies and choruses that a drunken crowd absolutely loved 😍 Long live Aussie rock!

[@johnfranke9655]

This is classic Aussie pub rock, it gets everyone of their arses and up dancing

[@kimbaldunsmore4633]

These guys originated near where I grew up in the late70s 80s in Sydney. Saw them a few times at pubs along Sydney northern beaches. This particular song is about the lead singer Mark seeing a girl he fancied while working as a window dresser!! at Warringah Mall (all northern beach-ites will be familiar). She worked in Woolworths or Safeways supermarket whatever. Eventually he came up with the courage to speak to her and ask her out. She just told him to piss off. We saw them a couple of years ago at Cremorne (yes they are still around) where he told that story. They still sounded as good as ever and one of the guys' 80 year old mother was there right up the front!

[@AussieGirl235]

This is so running wild and free and having a blast in summertime 80’s Australia. Oh if only we could go back

[@heretoannoyu4706]

welcome to the 80's mate we old folk love our music

[@brianmilosevic8400]

This song actually has a strong message! About drug abuse, back in the 80s Australia

[@orlielf]

This song always puts me in a good mood 🙂

[@shmick6079]

I was born in ‘83 and therefore started going to pubs with friends on nights where they rotated DJs with cover bands in the early 2000s. This song has always been one of our favourites to sing along to… it’s just an absolute belter.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

This is one of those songs that gets picked up by each new generation in Australia.... Usually put on by some crusty like myself and the youngens f@cken love it. ..a bit like 'Am I Ever gonna see your face again'. Put them on in a pub or just a gathering & watch them LOVE it 😁 🤘🤘🇦🇺

[@aftonline]

That was a blast from the past. I had the vinyl single of that song back in the day, maybe about 1987 from memory? Was always one of my favourite songs...

[@johnneeder9634]

"Dancing in the Storm" by Boom Crash Opera. Share it or not, brilliant song! Listen to it! It's worth the time!

[@PHILPOP2]

Why are songs about addiction always the best

[@godamid4889]

One of my seminal bands as a youth. I'm nearly deaf in my right ear from standing too close to the speakers at their concerts. Great live band.

[@davidburnett93]

G'day mate, love this song, love the energy and always love your reactions. I can't wait for the day someone introduces you to boom crash opera. If I knew how to send a link I'd do it but I'm a bit of an old fart so I'll have to hope that one of tsr family comes through for us all.

[@samanthaharrison4921]

Join his patreon and you can just message your request just put it exactly how its written on the youtube clip you pick. I was stuck on the links too, had to get my son to teach me.

[@davidburnett93]

Thank you Samantha, I'll give it a go. Aren't kids just amazing with technology

[@GrandpaOCE]

he will destroy his house if he hears how good boom crash opera are

[@drumdust]

How about 1927 ;)

[@carolynledwidge6876]

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[@annashort4409]

Such a classic song, many nights out over the years singing along to this one haha 🎶🎤

[@waznik1]

I'll be seeing them in couple of weeks in Sydney.

[@shazza4]

Omg this reminds me in my early young days ❤ what a group just love them ❤❤❤

[@kevinoneill3753]

G’Day, Oh what memories! I remember seeing these guy’s live along with some other awesome Ozzie rock legends when I was 16 years old. I’m 56 years now and would give anything to go back to my youth and do it all again😅 Cheers Kev

[@podlettte]

Check out their tour lists. Bands like midnight oil, cold chisel, inxs, choir boys, noise works and all the rest were constantly on pub tours every night for months!

[@rondavis3021]

Loved this song as a kid play it over and over

[@liileejade8861]

Best era for music. Best era for aussie rock, aussie pop rock. Catchy..innit.🥁🎵🎼🎵🎶🎙🎤🎶🎵🥁

[@myriamroda7554]

This song is an Australian anthem. Love it

[@RLTee-tw7zv]

This classic Aussie hit could be just the right song for summer in America 👍

[@davedownunder5056]

One of the most popular songs at the pub here

[@jayden2ful]

This was voted number pub rock song for years and sung at many a karaoke night.just a great catchy song

[@grantkeenan9014]

Great band, great song! Always felt that this song was perfect for a big movie soundtrack.

[@pricey6177]

Great band to watch live, saw them when they opened for Noiseworks a few years back and they were still great. Boys Will Be Boys is another classic from them.

[@Teagirl009]

Classic Aussie rock song🤘. You still hear in pubs and on classic rock radio. And it gets covered a lot by other bands.

[@AussieRose76]

Hi from Queensland Australia, I grew up listening to Choirboys 🙂

[@susanstavrou4232]

Another great Aussie band!!!!

[@StephenHowton]

Thank you for showcasing this Australian masterpiece. May I suggest a personal Australian favourite... *Moving Pictures - What About Me* It's a song that holds a great deal of meaning for me.

[@darrenmoore1305]

Always great to see a reaction from someone to a song they have never heard before but which has almost become stale to those that know it. These are songs that we have come to take for granted over the years and moved on from, then you come along with a whole fresh perspective and it makes me realise what great music we were privileged to grow up with, and makes me sad that this style of music has had it's day.

[@sharonedeau]

Perfect. Wonderful insight Darren. This track is quintessential 'pub rock' from the 70s and 80s. We were so spoilt with all the music we had at the time, and didn't realise it.

[@garyscott3251]

Don't let them fade..get in a cover band , these rockers are timeless

[@frrranx]

Saw these guys live in the late 80s in their prime.

[@roberteaston8741]

What an awesome 80s pub rock anthem.

[@ellabellabudjubum]

This song takes me back to my Year 6 excursion and these boys did a talent show to this song and we all loved it... Best song!! 🇦🇺💙🙏

[@jeremyfew1731]

Are you serious ? Myself and a couple of mates of mine performed this song as well as Boys Will Be Boys and James Dale from the Choirboy in my year 6 talent quest lol. I was Mark Gable cos I knew all the words to all their songs lol

[@matthalpin1981]

Rediscovering Aussie music through you has been a daily joy for the past few months bro. Thank you!

[@stuartjamesgemmell]

I get the feeling you genuinely love it. Good luck to you mate

[@LindaMuller-j5o]

Mate, a few minutes past 60 year old Sydney born and bred woman and I was there watching these guys in Sydney pubs before they made the BIG time. Always knew they were world class. Been watching you for a while but first time commenting.

[@pascalswager9100]

I wish I could hear Choir boys for the first time again, magical!

[@maryforkin8729]

I remember Run to paradise, by the Choir Boys in the last 80s era

[@daisho13]

Love this song, had many a night out singing along badly lol.

[@samanthaharrison4921]

These guy were are awesome live, couldn't even count the amount of times I saw them! Love these guys! This is the ultimate drunk sing-along song 😂😂😂

[@jasonandbelindajordan5044]

Awww love this song, thanks for your appreciation of our Aussie artists mate, great reaction 👍👍☺️

[@anthonychapman5552]

Perfect 80s rock. Gets me every time

[@sharlenegentle2607]

💕this song just brings JOY 🤩🙂💕

[@Thisismeeeeee]

As do you 💖

[@sharlenegentle2607]

@@Thisismeeeeee Ditto babe 💕

[@richnegs5828]

And that’s a pub song. Iconic.👍🇦🇺

[@jeanetteosborn8498]

Always made me hit the dance floor as soon as I heard this in the pub

[@claireadams3814]

Knew you'd 💙 this one 💯🎶

[@johnlacey155]

We saw these guys play this while supporting Heart on tour. He ripped it out just like this, decades later, like it was no problem.

[@nikkil2580]

Pub rock! It's in our DNA. Maybe that's why we Aussies love those gravelly voices - being weaned on pub rock. I was 13 in 1983. Going to see amazing bands on the Gold Coast every week at Bombay Rock and the Playroom and later the Patch. On an average bill any night would be what we now realise were all legendary artists. That shapes who you are. We were so spoilt!

[@saucyempress9803]

Omg the memories.

[@chrissneyd9278]

Classic 80's hit. Most Aussies would pick it straight away. It was their biggest hit. They still appear now and then.

[@troydragon]

Ah the memories. Good times 🇦🇺 🍺

[@Uptownerd]

A proper pub banger. When it drops at 10pm the patrons go WILDDDDDDDDD

[@Brissie2011]

So true!

[@Unotuchable]

Pub Rock has a certain sound to it that is distinctly Australian.

[@Mikeykneeled]

Saw them live for the first time a month ago and absolutely loved them

[@peterjeffery8254]

Endless great music was normal, today it is the exception.

[@becmarsh307]

This is one of those songs that will always get played at a pub & every person in there will break out the air guitar & sing at the top of their voices!

[@OzJesterAU]

I just found your channel - you reacting to classic Aussie music I grew up with takes me back. Thank you .

[@MarcoReviews745Cameras]

Have a feeling that Run to Paradise had a deeper meaning back then.

[@maryclaudiapitman]

I'd love to see you do more Icehouse and Noiseworks

[@DomenicC-l2t]

Loved this song when it came out. Still love this song today. This is Aussie rock

[@alexandriagarnar6056]

Thanks Nick 😊 loved seeing your reaction to choirboys, as I said in our messages we have a few pub rock anthems, this song, John farnham your the voice, Jimmy Barnes khe sanh and the next one you need to do The Horses Song by Daryl Braithwaite . Mason sends a big high five ✋️ and hug xxx lots of love and friendship 💖

[@lillybugg25]

We have such great music talent that never leaves our shores

[@kimstinky7869]

Love your enthusiasm, also, what a beast of a song

[@danieledwards1081]

The Aussie rock scene of the 80s was phenomenal, so many great songs from so many great artists

[@gouanis]

my favourite song through pretty much all of my teen years. - actually pretty cool to see someone from a different culture experience it for the first time. For me - the theme song of my youth

[@nica7587]

Aussie rock classic!!! 😍. Aussie rock has a lot of soul

[@NeilBlanco]

Ahh, the soundtrack of my high school days...

[@roxannlegg750]

Ive said it before and i will say it again..we were thoroughly spoiled in the 80's with our music. The golden days of home grown bands with genuine original talent.

[@sidoniewilesmith2689]

I always get goose bumps with this song everytime. And always yell out the Baby, Jenny, Mumma and Johnny bits and clap with the drum beats. “OPEN YOUR EYES UP”

[@danielcockerill3761]

Open your eyes up and see the addiction.

[@cappaman73]

This song is one of my all time favourite Aussie pub rock songs. They were the first live band I ever saw when I snuck into the Woolgoolga RSL when I was 16 to see them back in 1989.. Big Bad Noise was a great album.

[@susanstaples981]

This song got me on the dancefloor everytime at the pubs i went to.... the young ones need to understand on why we wanna go back n live life back in the 80s, coz our music was real n raw..

[@elwoodroadsmusic9639]

When i first heard choirboys i was drawn to how tight they were. Still impressed to this day

[@erikmardiste]

Choir Boys were my 1st into in to Australian music when I got here in 86. Was like oh yes bring it on

[@cuzzman01]

Still a favorite in Aussie pubs today. You'll nearly always have a massive sing a long

[@malbarnes4733]

So good to see you're getting into 70's & 80's Aussie Pub Rock. We really had an Aussie sound then. Love it !!!

[@visualartistnatasha3093]

We love the Choirboys here in Australia. Amazing Band 👏

[@seanmcwha9325]

A standard on any Aussies playlist for any occasion ❤️❤️

[@mezz444]

Amazing song...it's a classic. The lyrics in the song is deeper than some realise as they're talking about heroine use. I heard an interview many years ago when they were asked about the lyrics. Just thought I'd share that . Brilliant song 🎵 👌 👏 🎶

[@GailCasey-z4c]

You can just pick your favourite depending on your mood, that's what I do ,I love them all, love you too.

[@ange7xx907]

This would be in my top 20 favourite songs. Transports me straight back to a specific time in my life as a teenager. Hanging with friends and one of them playing this on the guitar. Good times.

[@kaindog100]

The world missed out on some of the greatest rock ever. But hell we were lucky enough to have it in our own backyard.

[@TheZeroAssassin]

Mate, I've been loving youer reacting to, and enjoying , the music of my youth. Rock, rocks. :)