The Kings - The Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To Glide | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@youllis]

Hey Jamel I hope you see this you could introduce our band Foxzen to the world and make us super famous with a reaction - wanna do it. Please? We are magic music like Grateful Dead or Wyld Stallionz but not musically- thanks!!

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

Ahh DUDE this is such a great Canadian song. Thanks for doing it! Love.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

I think with the beat goes on you're thinking of Sonny and Cher. I was at work in the mid 90s when a lot of these songs were/are still played. The radio tuned to the local rock station.

[@threwthelookingglass7194]

i was just sayi g to my brother... right now the same thing about if this is a cover or did someone else do it more recognizable

[@ronnelson7828]

Jamel_AKA_Jamal Hey Jamel, I think the "Beat Goes On" by Sonny and Cher may be the tune you're thinking of. Heres a One Hit Wonder for you. "Angel of the Morning" by Merilee Rush. If you give this a listen, you'll stop and say, "Hold on just a damn minute, what the hell is this! Is this what I think it is?!?!

[@pigwithoutawig1961]

Finally! The Kings. Legendary song!! Made in Canada! Thanks Jamel!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Sean!

[@pigwithoutawig1961]

@@thekingsarehere Thank you!!

[@robertbreedon9137]

5 pm on a long summer weekend song hitting the 400 off to cottage country ( People from the Toronto Canada area will understand what I mean )

[@pigwithoutawig1961]

@@robertbreedon9137 I lived in Toronto from 87 to 97. I know of what you speak.

[@joeg3741]

The whole album slaps

[@AJAXKID123]

This song was, hands down, my all-time favorite song as a kid. It got heavy play on WLS in Chicago. I didn’t care how many times I heard it. It’s so catchy, upbeat, has interesting lyrics and it just has so much going on with it, I just can’t get bored. The transition from “This Beat Goes On” into “Switching to Glide” is glorious. Love this song and always will.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks AJACXKID123!

[@MsPurrana444]

I still listen to this almost daily!

[@petehenry120]

Mine too

[@orangeandblackattack]

John Landecker, Larry Lujack, Tommy Edwards

[@monkeysuncle2816]

@@orangeandblackattack "the moose gonna be ok, Uncle Lar? "

[@PJAvenger]

I'm a Canadian and I probably heard this on the radio a million times back in the day. The Kings hit the jackpot on this fun tune

[@thekingsarehere]

Canadian radio has been very supportive for sure PJAvenger, and same with major market stations all over the USA!

[@shawnratashak1296]

My understanding is that Canadian radio stations have to play a certain percentage that has a Canadian connection.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@shawnratashak1296 That is true and it has helped to make an actual music business in Canada!

[@shawnratashak1296]

@@thekingsarehere i have to admit that it's nice to see someone from a group from the 70s and early 80s that interacting with use of their material on social media instead of trying to block it. People in their teens and early 20s seem more open to music that is over 30 years old than in my days. Why stop people from hearing it.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@shawnratashak1296 Well we figure that if people reach out to us, Shawn, we should at least try to reply and it's manageable as we are still pretty obscure, and we are still writing and recording and looking forward to gigging again when this thing is over.

[@taorion]

"Nothing matters but the weekend, from a Tuesday point of view." Classic line from a classic song.

[@bobthebear1246]

Great line.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Tim!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I say that out loud when I punch the time clock on Tuesday mornings and someone's within earshot.

[@dogporchdogporch171]

The Kings were the best party band of the 80s. Saw them many times and they always got the place going.

[@sarahzentexas]

Oooh, this is exciting! Nobody ever reacts to this! ❤️ The only song to rhyme “Donna” with “Toronto” and it actually works.

[@dbradx]

But only if you pronounce 'Toronto' like a Torontonian ;-).

[@paulstewart6203]

I have been requesting this song for the past year or so, only two other people reacted to this song, I didn't happen to request either one of them. This song brings back great memories of high school in the early 80s in St.Louis.

[@grejen711]

Terr-ona!

[@labyfan1313]

And "Wanna".

[@descendantoffools9767]

And I always loved the line, "Lunatics Anonymous that's where I belong."

[@dberg666]

1980, I was in 10th grade, loved this song, going to parties waiting for the weekends, drinking beer smoking pot and enjoying life! This is a great summer song. Thanks!

[@thekingsarehere]

Those were the days 'eh David?

[@wintergirl8]

Me too! 66 baby here

[@MrTheHillfolk]

​@@wintergirl8 73 here but I always saw what you guys were up to 😂 Good times. We partied in my day but you guys definitely partied harder.

[@annagalati34]

I was 15 and played this a million times!!

[@snuggy18]

Jamel, when Canada Day hits on July 1st you need to line up a bunch of Canadian reactions.....so many under appreciated stuff coming out of the country its mind blowing. You've reacted to a couple of Canadian acts but you are just scratching the surface.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

I nominate Trooper.

[@Renkk17]

Next Canadian Bands: Goddo - Sweet thing - Pretty Bad boy Streetheart - One more time - Tin solder - Under my thumb Harlequin - Innocence - I did it for Love - Sweet things in Life April Wine - Rock myself to sleep - Sign of the Gypsy Queen - I'm on fire for you baby Toronto - Even the Score - Your Daddy don't know - Start telling the truth Headpins - Don't it make you feel - Just one more time - Turn it Load Aldo Nova - Fooling yourself - Fantasy - Ball and Chain Just a few to start with, He already knows (Rush - The Guess Who - BTO - Bryan Adams - Alanis Morissette - Celine Dion) Show less

[@robertjames3697]

Tragically Hip

[@snuggy18]

He could probably do some 90s stuff too like Barenaked Ladies, Amanda Marshall (who he would love), 54-40, Blue Rodeo. I mean its endless when you really think of it.

[@metoo7557]

Headstones Tragically Hip Northern Pikes Sass Jordan Harlequin Loverboy

[@greglegakis4177]

OMG! I can't believe you're doing this song. One of my all time faves

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Greg!

[@greglegakis4177]

@@thekingsarehere you're very welcome. It's a classic!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@greglegakis4177 If you say so wow!

[@gmatt200]

I love this song! BTW, Sonny and Cher had a big hit with The Beat Goes On, but it's a totally different song

[@patricklemeur6360]

SOONY AND CHER !!ok!ok!....

[@thekingsarehere]

Yes ours is "This" Beat...

[@EpimethiusPSN]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53Ol6Wqr9mke7s that version

[@XorfZang]

@@thekingsarehere Both are good "beats", but your "...Beats..." beats their "...Beats..."! Wisdom: "Nothing matters but the weekend from a Tuesday point of view." Long live The Kings!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@XorfZang Thanks for that @XorfZang!

[@kimberleyflowers2830]

As a proud Canadian I say Thank You! I love this song, love this band. Great video!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Kimberley!

[@waynestumbo2408]

haven't heard this in 35 years. memories

[@bradlyniminiken6339]

Crazy, my local radio station plays it alot lol

[@kellyfehr3719]

@@bradlyniminiken6339 The CRTC mandates Canadian Content. Classic rock stations in Canada you still hear Toronto, Aldo Nova, Tom Cochrane, and even Gowan once in a while. You got to put up with some Corey Hart and Colin James but..

[@xladydriver]

This is/was a Chicago staple 💙

[@shaneofthehillpeople]

Years ago, I bought these two songs on Amazon (as MP3s), then I had to get a damn audio program to splice them together. Obviously, they shouldn't be separated.

[@thekingsarehere]

We've been waiting for you Wayne!

[@TheEricthefruitbat]

Thank you, Jamel! This is the best 1-2 punch in music.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Eric!

[@redplanetdrifter3352]

One of my favorites of all time! Love it! Man, the memories it brings back.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Crosstie!

[@kathynicholson103]

Aaaah! I loved this song in early high school! My friends and I loved to harmonize to the "switching to glide" part. Haven't heard this in ages. Thanks, you made me smile! 🥰

[@thekingsarehere]

You make us smile Kathy!

[@jalpabeats7700]

Thanks for what you do Jamel, from Nova Scotia Canada.

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

hi from Nova Scotia Canada

[@thekingsarehere]

Hi from Toronto!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@dougthePogingguitarist Hi!

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

@@thekingsarehere hi

[@alhavill1837]

Nothing like cruising down Spring Garden Road, windows down, in my mother’s 1975 Omega (The Grey Ghost) to The Kings.

[@jeffn.2659]

Absolutely one of the best songs of the 80's, and the best one hit wonder!

[@AdrianCSmart]

Hey, I requested this one! Thanks for listening, Jamel; hope you enjoyed it, man!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Adrian it worked!

[@michaelcanzi4420]

Nice pick, Jamel. I used to listen to this back in high school in the early 80s. 25 years later I was teaching in Hong Kong and I used to crank this before school to feel a piece of Canada and to get pumped up for the day. Good memories all around!

[@thekingsarehere]

Nice comment Michael!

[@shawnobray2202]

As a proud Canuck, just gotta say " Thx my man" This album was pretty much in everyone's collection, which guaranteed a lead in to most party weekends.

[@donnyrecordsnyc]

Still have my sealed US copy plus my open copy for when I need a dose.

[@rich_t]

I had it on cassette. 😉

[@thekingsarehere]

Party time for sure Shawn!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@donnyrecordsnyc That is great donnysrecordsnyc!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@rich_t So do we!

[@michelleortega1514]

Sonny and cher sang the beat goes on way back in the 60s.Thats a classic

[@WardenJune]

Different song.

[@jayeff2]

And it likely would never have been a hit were it not for Carol Kaye. A member of The Wrecking Crew (watch the documentary), she wrote the catchy bass line.

[@sb4040]

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[@Kailyrie1024]

Love this song :) I remember suggesting this song last year. Glad to see you do it.

[@Renkk17]

I also suggested this song many many times! I guess it takes a few people to get some songs played! One of my favorite old Canadian songs!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Tara!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@Renkk17 Amazing Rene thanks!

[@Kailyrie1024]

@@thekingsarehere You are very welcome :)

[@ticnatz]

It's really just one song. This song was so important to me back in the day. For a long time, and a long time ago. Great driving tune....

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Fleck!

[@JeromeDukes]

Man I glad you did a reaction to the song. One of my favorites.

[@susanklasinski1805]

The Kings went into the 90's and have a couple of really good songs, "If the Stars Come Out Tonight" and "Right to the Top". Another fun Canadian band from the 90's is Barenaked Ladies.

[@sheilathailand1903]

Barenaked Ladies are amazing!

[@scottmelligan1281]

Tragically Hip

[@thekingsarehere]

And more since then too Susan!

[@susanklasinski1805]

​@@thekingsarehere Love your music. I've been a long time fan ❤

[@thekingsarehere]

@@susanklasinski1805 Thanks Susan, much appreciated!

[@btoogran]

Thank You The Kings, you created and anthem. Very few songs bring on a smile as soon as you hear them. To this day this song still does it for me. Q107 Terono.

[@thekingsarehere]

Radio in Canada and the US has been great for us!

[@paulstewart6203]

This song brings back great memories of high school back in the early 80s, it was on the Hit rock stations all the time.

[@thekingsarehere]

We were very fortunate Paul!

[@dbradx]

Oh man, you made my day with this one - growing up in Toronto listening to the mighty Q107, this was a staple, especially to pump you up on a Tuesday when all you can think about is the weekend :-). Thanks as always for another great reaction!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thank-you David!

[@dbradx]

@@darcyperkins7041 Right on both counts, and I was right there listening with you. I miss the days before the corporate takeover of radio.

[@fluffskunk]

For decades, 5pm was marked by Springsteen's "Born to Run," this song, and "Bang the Drum All Day" by Todd Rundgren. RIP Michael Stanley.

[@MissAlabamaNobody]

What? No "Smoke Two Joints"?

[@thekingsarehere]

A great loss Tery!

[@charlesbontempo6934]

Love NCX. I was looking for a 5pm Friday comment!

[@screwyootube1]

In LA, on 95.5 KLOS, Geno Michellini rang in the weekend every Friday afternoon with a segment called “Bang the Drum Fridays”, starting with the Todd Rundgren song, then about 30 minutes of party music, intermingled with audio snippets from movies, usually 70s & 80s comedy movies. One of the songs in this segment played every other week, was This Beat Goes On/Switching to Glide! Great memories from a time mostly gone (circa 1985-1995)!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Looking for this comment. Love wncx. I moved out of the area years ago, but I was luckily or unlucky to be in town for the final Saturday night house party with mister classic. Jeez I miss you maggots (and Mr Classic)

[@lisaengelhart3449]

Switchin to Glide is my driving song! That and Mighty Mighty Boss tones impression that I get! Switchin is also my happy wake up alarm

[@thekingsarehere]

Awesome Lisa!

[@WardenJune]

Have you done Driver's Seat by Sniff 'N the Tears?

[@strummercash5601]

Wow! In Minneapolis growing up, a local DJ on KQRS would often play this song then Driver’s Seat back-to-back. My older sister would drive the station wagon (she may have been 15 and just grabbed the keys when the folks went out) and we would cruise and wait for it on a Saturday night. Love those tunes. Love my sis. Love those days!

[@erivej]

They were a one hit wonder, but were a big time party band that played many shows over the years, representing the early to mid 80s Canadian invasion. I also love how the video follows the band over 30 some odd years as they aged gracefully - was a fun as hell tune. In my Mustang GT around 1985 with a Tshirt and jeans on. No open shirt that's 70s 😁

[@whazzuphere]

Speaking of driving while listening to this song, WMMS "The Buzzard" in Cleveland, Ohio used to play this song every Friday at 5:00 P.M. as a "Kick off the weekend" song. It kind of re-energized you after a hard week at work or school.

[@hyperboloidofonesheet1036]

Same thing with WLVQ in Columbus, Ohio.

[@bobr4987]

I remember Billy Bass from WMMS. Those were the days!

[@MSPARKS]

@@hyperboloidofonesheet1036 was about to say the same thing ! That's been an awful long time ago though. Now they play the same songs over and over .

[@thekingsarehere]

Yes WMMS was very good to us!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@hyperboloidofonesheet1036 Yes!

[@lalba07]

I'm Toronto born and raised and this song was so iconic in my early childhood. What was I doing with song you ask? Jumping up and down singing along to it, blasting it in my dad's 1977 Grand Prix and him lowering the volume a bit and smiling at me, watching me dancing in the passenger seat... lol I think of good ol' hot summer day... good ol' early childhood memories. This is unique. The two songs blended... I AAAAAM CANADIAN 🇨🇦 Great song!

[@jonathondunbar4906]

Thank You Jamal one of my requests yay!! Great Song!

[@labyfan1313]

Mine too.

[@jwine4145]

Same here.🙂

[@thekingsarehere]

Great thanks Jonathon!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@labyfan1313 And you!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@jwine4145 And you too!

[@gerryd1953]

Another one hit wonder from that time is The Vapors - Turning Japanese

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Sirius XM 80s on 8 and First Wave play this one regularly. According to the radio announcers, it's another song about, um, self-gratification.

[@Oron-n5l]

Wait! You mean, The Vapors were Canadian?! Cool!! Although, I can't understand the U.S. spelling of their name, now.

[@vampfashions]

@@Oron-n5l My 45 is spelled The Vapours...

[@vampfashions]

Kirsten Dunst did the best cover of Turning Japanese ever created, its available on KZbin

[@bradparnell614]

I never heard anything else from them on US radio but I think I was around 14 when this song came out and it was one of those that instantly reached out and grabbed you. I don't know if it broke the top 40 or not but it was one of those that didn't get a lot of replay later on. That said, those who were fans of the song really loved it and never forgot it.

[@thekingsarehere]

It got to #43 Brad...not bad!

[@semihemi]

It's a great song indeed, I was in Jr High school when this came out. It's funny how you hear a song, and it takes you back to that time period for a second or two. Life was so much simpler back then. Thanks, my friend.

[@mikelawson6456]

Oh yes...what a great tune. I was in college in the early 80's in Michigan. There was a Detroit radio station that played this song every Friday at 5PM. Such great memories

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Mike!

[@gailwilson990]

My Favorite Song!!!!! I can't listen to this one enough!!! I remember it when it first came out!!!!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Gail!

[@grantbaechler3529]

This song is based on a lot of things they experienced. This beat goes on was because the one singer couldn’t come up with an ending when he wrote it so another band member came up with another part hence the 2 songs in one. The Mercedes part was a car they owned that they took everywhere . They did a documentary on this song and their experiences being on the road. Super nice guys as well and yes a perfect road song that you can’t help but turn it way up lol.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Grant!

[@curtisfrazier8542]

We were cruising in a 69 firebird convertible, tuned in to WLS am out of Chicago. The John records Landecker show. We were a long way from Chicago, so we had to wait for the sun to go down before we could tune in to WLS.

[@aaronm4782]

Music radio -- WLS -- Chicago

[@thekingsarehere]

WLS was huge for us.... and yes a clear channel station that didn't have to turn down their power after dark...

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

The version of “The Beat Goes On” that you’re remembering was a different song entirely. And it was a 1967 single by Sonny and Cher.

[@clarke.rhodes]

Jamel! You ARE keeping great music alive! I’d guess I’m your age. Born ‘85 - starting noticing music at the end of 90s and then 2000s. NEVER WOULD HAVE REALIZED WHAT I WAS MISSING WITHOUT YOU! 🙏🏻 And you are such a great person to watch - you’re lovely! Best to you!

[@thekingsarehere]

Cool Jana!

[@bobbyscott5162]

Roller RINK Special! Used to race around on skates when this song came on...Great Tune. Under appreciated Band from Canada. Interesting fact. The Man who produced Pink Floyd The Wall Album heard the Kings and offered to produce this song for them,,,and so he did.

[@doncowger9859]

From my hometown of Vancouver but had no idea until the early 2000’s. Loved this song back in the day and still love it today. Such a fun song!! Love the variety of music you play.

[@thekingsarehere]

We did start in Vancouver and Oakville Ontario Don....!

[@doncowger9859]

@@thekingsarehere I’d always loved the song. Randomly googled back in early 2000’s and was shocked to know that. Should play Ambleside rock festival in West Van when everything is back to normal.

[@thekingsarehere]

@@doncowger9859 That would be fun for sure Don!

[@TheKittengoddess]

This is the best caught in Friday rush hour traffic song ever!

[@thekingsarehere]

Even better with no traffic?

[@screwyootube1]

@@thekingsarehere Back in the late 80s to mid-90s on 95.5 KLOS, Geno Michellini played this a LOT on his "Bang the Drum" segment (also featured the Todd Rundgren song, of course!), every Friday afternoon, to signal the start of the weekend! An hour of nothing but party music, with lots of jokes, funny one-liners from classic comedy movies interspersed in-between! Great to help deal with traffic, or just to have some fun!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@screwyootube1 Thanks screwyootube, we were so fortunate to get airplay on major market stations like KLOS in LA, now if we could only find a photo of our album cover on the wall at Tower Records... ! Still love LA!

[@williamballmaier2355]

Oh man, you are my new favorite person this week!! I posted this tune on my FB page and sent it to my GF. I'm 54 and she's got 9 years on me. LOL. She'll never read this. But yeah, this was a special song and it was by this band from Canada. But the reason why it gained traction, in the states, was this radio station in Chicago WLUP (which is where I'm at) was playing the hell out of it. And it's just infectious! Thank you for this!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks William, and not only the Loop but WLS and WMET as well, big in Chicago, love it there!

[@michaelherbert1395]

Brings back great memories of driving around cranking this tune on the radio.

[@thekingsarehere]

For sure Michael!

[@DeansMayhem]

I've loved this song for as long as I can remember...almost. It's been a long time. My memory isn't so great these days, but I do remember when I got my first computer and internet (dial-up) and one of the first things I searched for was this song. I hadn't heard it ages and missed. I got no results, but a couple of years later I did! I was thrilled, I couldn't find a record or tape of it anywhere. But now I have it on the web! What a great song!

[@AJAXKID123]

Same here! It got so much play when it came out, but you never heard it again. I don’t know why classic rock stations won’t play this fun as hell song. When I finally found it on KZbin, I almost cried. It was also one of the first songs I searched for. It was my favorite as a kid.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks DeansMayhem!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@AJAXKID123 5.5 million views on youtube now AJAXKID!

[@dnormore1814]

Wow! This brings me back to my early 20s and blasting this on my cassette deck as loud as I could driving down the road. Slapping that steering wheel like it owed me money!

[@thekingsarehere]

Great comment D!

[@scotthorslin5482]

Great choice...Classic driving tune! This came out in my high school years... What a great music scene Toronto had, with great Toronto bands!! Thx for featuring, Jamel! 👍

[@thekingsarehere]

Yes it was great Scott, thanks!

[@peck404]

Oh man...THIS IS THE HIDDEN GEM I BEEN WAITING ON 😳😳😍😍😍🎸🎸🎼🎷🧡

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks so much Kelli!

[@TowerKenny]

Glad you have such a great appreciation for classic rock and even some love for great Canadian tunes like this. Keep up the great reviews! Cheers

[@thekingsarehere]

For sure Ken!

[@ritacarducci344]

Oh my wowwwwww been long time since hearing this and still love it 😁

[@thekingsarehere]

Fantastic Rita!

[@shawnpickens8050]

Was a teenage kid in 80, living in the detroit area. This song got a ton of rotation here, rightly so! Always a favorite! On repeat on this old man's ipod! Great pick!

[@thekingsarehere]

Very cool Shawn!

[@Renkk17]

I was listening to it on the Radio and dancing around in my rec room down stairs....another great Canadian Band!! Next Canadian Bands: Goddo - Sweet thing - Pretty Bad boy Streetheart - One more time - Tin solder - Under my thumb Harlequin - Innocence - I did it for Love - Sweet things in Life April Wine - Rock myself to sleep - Sign of the Gypsy Queen - I'm on fire for you baby Toronto - Even the Score - Your Daddy don't know - Start telling the truth Headpins - Don't it make you feel - Just one more time - Turn it Load Aldo Nova - Fooling yourself - Fantasy - Ball and Chain Just a few to start with, You already know (Rush - The Guess Who - BTO - Bryan Adams - Alanis Morissette - Celine Dion)

[@donnajean3202]

@Rene17 - Streetheart "Action" and "Here Comes the Night".

[@richardnoggen1674]

You're right Jamel...this song has been one of my fav driving songs for decades!! I seen the Kings play 3 or 4 years ago here in BC Canada...They were awesome!

[@thekingsarehere]

Wow thanks Richard!

[@richardnoggen1674]

@@thekingsarehere ''Well, me and Zero request you in the Mercedes''...Dave & Mr Zero,,You guys ROCK!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@richardnoggen1674 We do our best!

[@Ldastro]

So glad you covered this. The greatest one hit wonder that never made it. I love this song and these guys. As you can see they are truly appreciative of their fans such as yourself!

[@thekingsarehere]

And you too Ldastro!

[@wendyt7958]

I was in high school when this was released...such a fun song

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Wendy!

[@walterfechter8080]

"The Beat Goes On" (Sonny & Cher and The Wrecking Crew). "Switchin' To Glide" -- a sunny day at your favourite amusement park with your gals and pals. Late 1970s/early 1980s Power Pop from Canada! This one STILL clicks and throws sparks! It does my old ticker good to see/hear younger folks getting into this older sound! Thanks, Jamel!!!

[@guichogf5636]

The song was huge in Canada, it was kind of the weekend anthem, filled up the dance floor at clubs all over. They were a pretty good band, but only got the hit with this song. You should try Big Sugar, another under rated Canadian band, I suggest Diggin a Hole or Turn the Lights on for starters, but they did some amazing blues too.

[@vickiekostecki]

Canadian here - still love this song. I was gobsmacked when I saw this the choice. Thanks Jamel!

[@kellyfehr3719]

Been thinkin' Tom Cochranes "Lunatic Fringe" seems apropos. The CRTCs rules about Canadian Content mean some songs we think are classics are completely unknown to those outside of it.

[@R.M.MacFru]

It was a staple for radio stations on Fridays in Detroit, too. 💕

[@thekingsarehere]

@@vickiekostecki Thanks Vickie!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@R.M.MacFru For sure it was R. M.!

[@dugmeister1]

I used to cruise the strip in Anchorage AK listening to this. Had the cassette. Check out the song Partyitis from same album.

[@thekingsarehere]

Very cool Doug!

[@814Taylor]

One of my favorite one hit songs from the 80's is David &David Welcome to the Boomtown

[@jwaldhelm]

The David & David album is great.

[@R.M.MacFru]

Wow! I haven't heard this in years! Thanks!! 🥰 Driving with this? Oh, yeah. My friend and I would cruise a local park (Hines Parks in western Wayne County in Michigan) with music blowing out of the speakers. This song was one of them. We also loved playing the Who and Huey Lewis and the News.

[@thekingsarehere]

Awesome comment RM!

[@labyfan1313]

One of my favourite lines ever: "Nothing matters but the weekend from a Tuesday point of view." Truer words were never spoken. Also the shout out to Toronto. And up until recently the line "Me and Zero request you in the Mercedes." I thought it was a clever way of saying just you and me alone. Zero, as in no one else. Then I find out Zero is the name of the band member. lol

[@bostonvair]

Love this! Glad you're the first one in my list to react to it!

[@thekingsarehere]

Cool stuff Karl!

[@syndimail]

I worked in a record store in high school so it's rare that you react to something that I don't know, but I don't know this. Thx to whoever suggested it. #USA #researching "And the beat goes on" by Sonny & Cher [1967]

[@thekingsarehere]

Thank you Syndi!

[@AngelaT0763]

OMG you did it you did it you did it!!! Thanks!!!!! I am dancing with you right this moment!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Angela!

[@kevinkrochak2546]

Thanks for this Jamel!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thank you Kevin!

[@kevinkrochak2546]

@@thekingsarehere That song is embedded in my muscle memory! Cheers!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@kevinkrochak2546 That's a good way to put it Kevin!

[@heidiv5488]

I've always loved this song. Every time I hear it, I'm transported back in time. Around 10 p.m. on a Saturday night, speeding down the left lane of the DVP on the way to Scotland Yard.

[@thekingsarehere]

Love that comment Heidi!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

This song makes me smile 100% of the time.

[@thekingsarehere]

You make us smile CPR4LIFE!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

@@thekingsarehere Had a friend in college who blasted this every Friday after his final class of the week...such a great memory!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@Tracer9GTRider8 Your friend is a genius!

[@davegeorge9538]

Love the shirt Jamel, this is one of my favorite songs to drive to!!!!

[@tmr626]

Jamal, thanks for reacting to these Canadian bands. We have so much more to offer music wise than people realize. Here is a small list of pop/rockin' bands that may catch your attention: 1) Teenage Head - Let's Shake 2) Streetheart - One More Time (GordonYYZ). (This band had numerous Canadian hit songs). 3) Red Rider - 1) Breaking Curfew 2) Light In The Tunnel/Human Race (This band also had many hit songs). 4) April Wine - 1) Say Hello 2) Enough Is Enough 3) Love Has Remembered Me 4) This Could Be The Right One (April Wine really had lots of Canadian hit songs to list them all. Check song names on their greatest hits CD's etc.) 5) Orphan - Miracle (A Winnipeg, Manitoba band with nice pop rock song).

[@Renkk17]

More Canadian Bands: Goddo - Sweet thing - Pretty Bad boy Streetheart - One more time - Tin solder - Under my thumb Harlequin - Innocence - I did it for Love - Sweet things in Life April Wine - Rock myself to sleep - Sign of the Gypsy Queen - I'm on fire for you baby Toronto - Even the Score - Your Daddy don't know - Start telling the truth Headpins - Don't it make you feel - Just one more time - Turn it Load Aldo Nova - Fooling yourself - Fantasy - Ball and Chain Just a few to start with, He already knows (Rush - The Guess Who - BTO - Bryan Adams - Alanis Morissette - Celine Dion) Show less

[@AnneLeighton]

Jamel, that's a great list of bands. Also Max Webster (w/ Geddy Lee) "Battle Scar."

[@illiamdeebe7579]

@@Renkk17 All of that is good stuff but Streetheart's 'Under my Thumb' is a must. Possibly the best cover version of any song I've ever heard. They really made it their own.

[@mikegoodlock7821]

One of my most favorite songs of all time ❤

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Mike!

[@jjmalaprop9968]

Wow, I don’t know why but I’ve maybe never had such a smack-you-in-the-face dose of nostalgia. What’s happening right now?

[@renee_xoox]

Right! I can't even remember the last time I heard this song! So good!!!

[@R.M.MacFru]

@@renee_xoox I hadn't heard it in at least 15 years.

[@thekingsarehere]

Good times are happening!

[@edphs75]

There was an FM radio station in Cleveland that would play this song and others, the same 5-6 songs every Friday at 5 pm. to kick off the weekend. Loved it!

[@thekingsarehere]

And the DJ who did that just passed unfortunately, Michael Stanley.

[@jamesignatowski8002]

Nice choice for a one hit wonder. Another would be " Eyes of a stranger " by the Payola's

[@kdpflush]

That was my favourite Payolas song until I discovered "Never Said I loved You"

[@MrZics]

Payolas wasn't a one hit wonder though

[@dzed9191]

Politically incorrect now but "The China Boys"

[@trevorbeatty7267]

@@kdpflush Not to mention "I'll Find Another (Who Can Do It Right)," "Where Is This Love" and "Here's The World For You." Or Rock and Hyde's "Dirty Water." Great Canadian band that fits in perfectly with other classic Canadian bands from the 70's/80's such as: Red Rider, Headpins, Streetheart, Trooper, Harlequin, Chilliwack, April Wine, Rough Trade (from which they stole the wonderful Carole Pope for the rollicking "Never Said I Loved You) ...the list just goes on and on. Having graduated high school in 1985 I'm happy that I lived, dreamed, and grew up on Canadian 80's rock and roll. THE BEST ROCK AND ROCK ERA EVER!!! ps - and yes "Eyes Of A Stranger" is my fav Payola$ song, and is a staple on every "slow and smooth" playlist...but I have the cassette and CD if you prefer to listen the old school way. The opening is pure magic!

[@scottmelligan1281]

In all these years listening/watching/enjoying I have not seen/heard/enjoyed perhaps the most underrated guitar solo in Rock and Roll History in one of the most recognizable opening riffs in R&R History. A single bar and you know it!! Two words: MY. SHARONA.

[@grantbaechler3529]

I know I’ve suggested it before but Blue Rodeo is another great Canadian band that had quite a few hits. My favourite is Lost Together that you would like.

[@kevansavage3058]

Saw them with Angle City, Dec. 18, 1980 in the Paramount Theater, Portland Oregon. That was a really rockin show, The Kings are great live. I have great memories from that night, and still have the ticket too.

[@anthonyfoster6742]

Hmmm, a bit shocked, when I seen the title... A carefree, non-serious, sort of spastic song, that I totally love.... Kudos Jamel...

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Anthony!

[@YogZab]

This medley always, always gets you dancing! Yep essentially, two songs one hit as you say

[@thekingsarehere]

It's a toe tapper for sure YogZab!

[@angelajakem366]

Always loved this song! Definitely a song that you have to move to!

[@thekingsarehere]

Fills the dance floor every time Angela!

[@richardrydlewicz4900]

I am SO happy that you found & reacted to these songs!! Great 80s one (two) hit wonders!

[@thekingsarehere]

Let's go with 2 Richard!

[@rodcampbell5766]

Finally, I have been waiting for this for a long time. Like a kettle in the kitchen.....

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Rod!

[@jwine4145]

Lol, I remember this song playing on the radio every hour or so. I also remember the Kings on American Bandstand 😎😎

[@thekingsarehere]

Bandstand was awesome J Wine!

[@sarahjane8146]

I liked this song by another reactor 3 months ago with a 2-sentence comment. Today I got a response from The Kings. From THE KINGS. What on earth...

[@thekingsarehere]

Fun times on the internet Sarah!

[@robk1310]

This beat goes on is the way we feel working all week. Then Friday hits, and we switch to glide…..

[@loraloo189]

Every Friday at 5 pm the classic rock station in my town would play this song to get us hyped up. When I hear this song, I always crave a beer!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@mdhackbert]

Z93 in ATL? In '01-'02 the Friday 5pm soundbite had the "Nothin' matters but the weekend" clip in it.

[@thekingsarehere]

How Pavlovian!

[@thekingsarehere]

@@mdhackbert Cool Matthew!

[@dinaghikas7933]

This was in heavy rotation on the radio when I was growing up (I'm your age, Jamel) but I had forgotten all about it. Thanks for the flashback!

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks Dina!

[@nathanweiss5174]

The local classic rock radio used to play this every Friday around 5 pm... the switch from the beat goes on of the work week to the switch into glide of the weekend. Remember when the work week used to end? Instead of encompassing every waking hour of your life... good times.

[@Excitable67]

What station? I wonder if it's the same station I used to listen to, or if they are two different ones with the same idea?

[@nathanweiss5174]

@@Excitable67 That would be W--- in ------ before it got completely swallowed up by corporate radio.

[@Excitable67]

@@nathanweiss5174 Oh, Ok. Different state, different station. As I read through comments, I read that many stations did this on Fridays, so I guess neither station was being original! LOL

[@nathanweiss5174]

@@Excitable67 Yea no surprise they would borrow, steal, or accidentally end up on the same tropes.

[@mikephalen3162]

I lived in Buffalo and it was a Canadian station that used to play this every Friday at 5 p.m. I forget if the station was in Toronto or Hamilton.

[@kbusby4824]

Thanks so much for reacting to this. Have always loved this song. My nostalgia glasses are definitely on.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks K!

[@sschmidtevalue]

This song is "THIS beat goes on" and Sonny & Cher's was "THE beat goes on." Two completely different songs with a similar title.

[@Tbass-yy8uc]

If I could give you a million thumbs up I would thank you for being the first to react to this great song

[@surlechapeau]

Their song "Partyitis" was pretty good as well

[@thekingsarehere]

It is, thanks surlechapeau!

[@bobchristopoulos5755]

Holy crap...a search for The Beat Goes On/Glide brought me here for the first time. I took one look at your wall and I don't think I've ever hit the sub button so fast. This song played on my hometown rock radio station every Friday at 5:00pm for at least 20 years. Once we heard it, we knew it was time to get the weekend started. I still get chills listening to it. BTW, love the mini guitars. I have 11 real guitars on my office walls but those framed little ones would be a great addition. I'd love to send you a pic of my office sometime. I think you would approve. Awesome channel.

[@thekingsarehere]

Thanks for listening Bob!

[@grejen711]

One of my three favourite songs along with: Driver's seat - Sniff 'n' the Tears, and Fox on the run - Sweet. Great driving songs?! Yeah all three and Radar Love - Golden Earring, Twilight Zone - Golden Earring, Breakup Song - Greg Kihn Band.

[@thekingsarehere]

Cool stuff Greg!

[@maxmin0]

LOL I loved your comment about cruising down the pounding it out on the steering wheel..... in my 1970 AMC Hornet. Yup did that.