The Kings- Switchin' to Glide- Live at Heatwave

[@Frankmpa1]

The best segue transition of 2 songs and an instantly memorable melody with the line "switchin' to glide" for the chorus!

[@thekingsarehere]

It works pretty well for sure Frank!

[@LukeQMN]

You guys created one of the catchiest rock songs of all time. I blare Switchin' To Glide every Tuesday at my little work station :)

[@thekingsarehere]

That's a great story Luke thanks!

[@stevenschultz5043]

From hearing this song as a child and to this day ( I’m 36 ) always have loved this song, and always blast it and sing aloud every time!!

[@thekingsarehere]

So great to hear that, we love it Steven! Thanks for sticking with us!

[@abowden5629]

Loved this song from the first time I heard it over 40 years ago. Still listen to it almost every day and it’s on my most played Spotify list every year. One of my all time favourites. Thanks for all the great music, keep on rockin!

[@thekingsarehere]

That's amazing and thanks so much for the kind words @abowden5629... it means that we probably made about 2 cents from Spotify because of you! 🙂

[@SmallSoldier]

One of the best songs ever!!!

[@thekingsarehere]

You are very kind SSaim, thanks for saying that!

[@elliott9139]

I LOVE this song!! Found it on an obscure radio station in upstate New York about 45 years ago. Now i play it on guitar at 63 years of age and it makes me feel young again the energy in this song was not turned down!!!

[@thekingsarehere]

It was cranked up for sure energy wise Elliot, thanks!

[@jlarrybrewer1149]

This Beat Goes On/Switching To Glide aka “The Segue” is one of the most perfect moments of rock and roll ever recorded ❤❤❤

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks for that incredible statement J Larry!

[@mikekatzenstein9228]

Can I still be playing it weekly after all these years since WCKG? Hell yea! Thank You fellas.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks so much Mike for sticking with us!

[@steveninverse9579]

Keyboard player hopping around at 2:00 was a vibe man. Wasnt expecting such a tight performance. Songs be on repeat for me since I first heard it at the gym last Sat

[@thekingsarehere]

Hey that's great Steve, amazing you just heard it last week!

[@steveninverse9579]

​@thekingsarehere Yea man! The gym I was at played both songs, heard this one start up and was confused cos I wasn't paying too much attention but I knew the song never ended and it most definitely wasn't the same lol. Chorus had me crazy hooked. Shazamed it like 5 times to make sure I could listen again later

[@thekingsarehere]

@@steveninverse9579 Amazing and thanks for letting us know... that Shazam thing is unreal!

[@Super1general1]

Best song ever. I,m switching to Glide for the rest of my life. Thank you Kings!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks so much, @Super1general1!

[@mikerevello3828]

Born raised NYC. Spent the 70s, 80s, 90s going to every obscure show imaginable. The Kings were always a Must See!!!

[@thekingsarehere]

Like where Mike?

[@dmanwainright2132]

Harmony's the sweetest sound

[@thekingsarehere]

Correct dmanwainright!

[@nigel65deck]

This is one of the best songs ever made.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks nigel65deck, you are too kind!

[@beanmchne]

Definitely need to see more live performances, cause that was awesome!!!! One of the greatest songs ever.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Beanmach, here's the rest of the show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnWTfmyunM-hqs0

[@stephanteboul598]

Definitely one of the greatest songs of all time,still listen to it regularly after 43 years

[@aaronquy1968]

Best TWO HIT wonder band ever!

[@thekingsarehere]

Yes indeed!

[@fishgod368]

a couple weeks ago there was mom's Camry full of teens all singing and head-banging and all i could think was " oh God. not Kanye" but when i got closer it was The Kings cranked up and the world was a better place.

[@thekingsarehere]

You sure you weren't in a time warp back to 1981 Mike? Where did that happen...we love it!

[@fishgod368]

@@thekingsarehere Cranbrook BC in front of the McDonalds and the Camry was grey .

[@fishgod368]

@@thekingsarehere when is your online store coming online? if i'm gonna wear your stuff i want you guys to benefit and not some unlicensed Chinese rip-off that falls apart.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@fishgod368 That is really great Mike, we love BC!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@fishgod368 We are working with some new people. What are you looking for?

[@Candywarhol]

Damn shame that not everyone can sound this great live.

[@thekingsarehere]

It took years to get to this level, and there's no cheating, no tracks, no auto-tune etc., and we have a new live video coming soon. The key is a great singer! Thanks @Candywarhol!

[@scottbraun4110]

THE KINGS! Forever.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks so much Scott!

[@josephsmerud8805]

I broke a sweat just watching this. So much energy!

[@thekingsarehere]

It was a fun gig and we were very pumped up for it.. .and 40 years younger Joseph!

[@annastella8002]

love this song!! its my pick me up song promise!!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks for the great comment Anna, love it!

[@Chazticus09]

Proof positive, as to why I have loved you guys all of this time...Excellent post, and thank you...

[@thekingsarehere]

The longer video has even more cool tunes Charles... thanks!

[@artlg]

Nailed the vocals

[@thekingsarehere]

Real talent before auto tune artlg!

[@artlg]

@@thekingsarehere For sure! GREAT performance!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@artlg Thanks artlg!

[@adamagedman2821]

Saw you guys so many times, Mosport, Ontario place forum but the most memorable was a small bar in Pickering. The band took a break and Sonny got busted by Durhams finest outback, partaking of some herb. He did return later in the set, but made it a memorable night for us in such a small setting. That place was our hang, and we fortunately stumbled into this great show.

[@thekingsarehere]

Wow that is quite the list Adam! Yeah the heat was hot that night... can't really talk about it here...

[@jasonbarton4521]

What a gd fucking song. Fucking peerless. AOR radio in the American Midwest offered a narrow frame for understanding the world. Yet, it also brought this five-minute masterpiece to my attention. Up there w/ "What I Like About You," "There's Never Been any Reason," and other 70s/80s power pop gems. Clearly, the reason for The Kings' imprint on pop culture.

[@thekingsarehere]

We were fortunate to get the airplay we did, Jason, we know we reached millions of people across North America, and while we never got back to that success, we keep at it because we believe in our music!

[@jasonbarton4521]

@@thekingsarehere Thanks Kings. Your energy levels are INSANE! That level of stage energy makes me laugh! On a considerably smaller level, there's a group of teens playing "Never Been Any Reason" here on YT that clearly took their inspiration from you ; I'd love to see a behind the scenes for the song's construction. How did you compose it? What were your influences? Like all perfect pop songs, serendipity must have played a part - no other band could have written this.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@jasonbarton4521 We just happen to have just what you're looking for Jason: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWXYq2qqqrl8nNE

[@mikeveis9188]

Really cool keyboard sound.

[@thekingsarehere]

Keyboards are Yamaha YC-10 and Mini-moog, cool for sure Mike!

[@RChikofsky]

I was there dancing on side stage with Gordo C McCall...we have sure grown up since then.

[@thekingsarehere]

That we have Randi... sort of

[@mikerevello3828]

What a Great memory that must be! Growing up is overrated and highly discouraged 😖😁🎼❤

[@thekingsarehere]

@@mikerevello3828 Agreed Mike there may be snow on the roof but there's still fire in the furnace!

[@RChikofsky]

@@mikerevello3828 Yup. I have so many great memories from those days. My roommate was Sonny and my next door neighbours were Diamond and Zero. We had partyitis for sure and the beat continues.

[@gmoney9068]

I LOVE IT!!!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks so much gmoney9068!

[@jgolanowski9347]

Infectious energy!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks j golanowski, it was pent up energy after sitting around all day waiting to go onstage!

[@guitarDad100]

Great live performance. Thanks for sharing.

[@thekingsarehere]

Glad you like it GD!

[@tulllguy]

Wonder why this wasn't a big hit in the Philly area back then? It's like a mix of Costello and the Cars.

[@thekingsarehere]

Good question tullguy, it did very well in Boston and NYC and lots of other major markets...and probably got some airplay there... but not enough apparently!

[@Captain-.James.-T.-Kirk]

Sound just as good live.

[@thekingsarehere]

It was a long but fun day, thanks A!

[@minermike61]

Every time I hear this it is hard to believe that I was young once.

[@thekingsarehere]

Well said BagdadBill, we totally get it!

[@stephanteboul598]

I know,I think the same,I used to listen to this back in 81,82,cruising the Fort Lauderdale Strip during Spring Break,was 17 yrs old,now I am 58 and still listen to it and cruise the Strip,good memories of times gone by.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@stephanteboul598 Well, why not, sounds like a good plan to us Stephan!

[@stephanteboul598]

@@thekingsarehere it does,maybe I'll see down there cruising the beach with the song playing.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@stephanteboul598 Love it!

[@schwenkster]

I loves it!

[@thekingsarehere]

And we loves you!

[@jsoot3008]

Enjoyed seeing you guys at a club in Whitesboro, NY. I believe Fall of 1980.

[@thekingsarehere]

We played numerous shows along the Thruway J soot, can't remember the name of the one in Whitesboro/Utica.... thanks for letting us know!

[@johnczlonka4184]

I have loved this song since the first time I heard it on K-97 in Edmonton. I really appreciate you uploading this version -- and for those who haven't listened to any other Kings music, they have created tonnes of great tunes ... check out the whole album!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks John, there's more of the show as well here, and other live stuff on the channel. It's a hike but we are in Kelowna August 7th...

[@johnczlonka4184]

@@thekingsarehere Nice, thank you for letting me know. I spend my time between Edmonton and Vancouver so I'm going to try to be there ... looking forward to it!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@johnczlonka4184 Not sure if they are selling one day tickets or not... but lots of good music there that weekend John!

[@raytreize]

Please come to Moncton NB some time soon.

[@thekingsarehere]

We played in Fredericton last night

[@raytreize]

Yes, I was aware but couldn't make it this time. Come back to the Maritimes. @@thekingsarehere

[@thekingsarehere]

@@raytreize This gig should lead to more next year... !

[@raytreize]

@@thekingsarehere Excellent.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Thank you very much!

[@thekingsarehere]

You are welcome JW!

[@jeffkharpoharpo3472]

Great song! You guys are the Best,! "Keep The Beat Goin''''''''!!!

[@thekingsarehere]

We intend to do just that Jeff! Thanks!

[@larrybaumer2754]

Love this song!! Just one of the reasons why I'm a subscriber to you're YT channel! Thanks for starting my day right and it's Friday! So the weekend has just started early!! 🎶🎵💕✌

[@thekingsarehere]

Nothing wrong with that Larry!

[@RobClarke-iy3zl]

Very nice, I had to wait a few years later at the ElMo i believe it was

[@thekingsarehere]

We played the Elmo many times Rob... loved it

[@SoftVinyl]

Would love to see more footage of this quality. Shame the complete performance wasn't filmed or of other performances from the band.

[@thekingsarehere]

Oh but it was Nick: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnWTfmyunM-hqs0

[@TheMewoff]

You Guys Rock!

[@thekingsarehere]

Maybe more then but we still do our best Michael

[@jimt.626]

Good ice skating song

[@thekingsarehere]

We've heard from the roller skate folks too Jim, thanks!

[@robertthomas5736]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Switching to Glide, By The Kings

[@thekingsarehere]

That's it Robert!

[@davepowell4216]

I know I usually show up on Friday... But nothing matters but the weekend, fellas

[@thekingsarehere]

It's okay Dave we understand!

[@danmartellotta2507]

This beat goes on/switchin’ to glide!!! Rocks!!! Loved this growing up in the Chicago burbs. I was in middle school at that time. What an impression this song left. I have family in Rochester NY, I think The Kings were huge there too back in the day. Did you guys sign the wall at The House of Guitars?

[@thekingsarehere]

Hey Danny, don't think we signed that wall, but probably visited the store back in the day, we did play Rochester for sure and we love vintage gear...and of course Chicago was a huge town for us with all the radio airplay we got there. Thanks for checking in!

[@danmartellotta2507]

@@thekingsarehere Wow! The Kings replied to my comment, thank you 🤘🏻! I play in a cover band for fun, and have been working on learning your song. This song will always be relevant, and just plain rocks!!!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@danmartellotta2507 Hey Danny here's the proper chords in the right order and sheet music for your keyboard player: thekingsarehere.com/chords/

[@danmartellotta2507]

@@thekingsarehere Cool, thank you for the link 🎹🤘🏻🎸🎤🎶!!

[@danmartellotta2507]

Is this Mister Zero, or David Diamond?? Again thanks for chatting and the link to the chords/keyboard sheet music!

[@redbarchetta5620]

Because of this song, I Switched to Glide in late 1980 and have been unable to switch back. I tried pursuing legal action, but nobody would take the case after they heard the song. ps...Anti-Hero Man!

[@thekingsarehere]

Every time you try to get out, we pull you back in, thanks @redbarchetta5620!

[@KoolKatDave]

Great song, Kings! I first heard it on a New Wave Hits of the 80’s comp. CD, and it’s been a favorite ever since! I love the nod to The Cars on the D-A chord part. Was that intentional or accidental?

[@thekingsarehere]

Well, KC-Dave, we did cover the Cars when we were a bar band and they were a great band but we didn't intentionally do anything like that...Elliot Easton is a fine guitar player.

[@Kohntarkosz]

Is that a Lado the bassist is playing?

[@thekingsarehere]

Indeed that heavy beast was a Lado, good eye there Kohntarkosz! He got his Spector a year later and bye bye Lado!

[@Kohntarkosz]

@@thekingsarehere I've been kind of fascinated with Lado guitars for nearly 40 years now, after seeing Adrian Smith, Dave Murray and Steve Harris using them with Iron Maiden, during the Powerslave era. I also remember an ad for them in International Musician & Recording World magazine.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@Kohntarkosz And made here in Canada!

[@Kohntarkosz]

@@thekingsarehere Yes, I think other than the Iron Maiden guys, most of the guitarists and bassists I've seen using Lado instruments have been Canadian.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@Kohntarkosz Still in business but you don't see them much these days...

[@fatvinnydabully386]

shoutout to Frank Gagliardi

[@thekingsarehere]

Ok but who's he?

[@fatvinnydabully386]

@@thekingsarehere One of your biggest fans from Windsor ON

[@thekingsarehere]

@@fatvinnydabully386 Ok thanks for letting us know, it's hard to remember everyone we've been at it so long!