The Osmonds - "Love Me For A Reason"

8/16/1974. Live from the UK.

[@catherinekearney6291]

Oh my god.....the memories... I was 11yrs old and am 64 now...and still love all your songs. Your all great. X.

[@carolefrost3966]

Me too had 127 photos on my bedroom wall. I'm also 64 watching videos on KZbin

[@dominiquebrun7868]

So do I !!!

[@moddie6783]

Fun facts: This song was written and recorded by writer and producer of Motown, Johnny Bristol. These lyrics and arrangements on this beautiful song belong to him. Johnny wrote and produced for many many Motown artist. He is also the mail voice answering to Diana Ross in the hit single, " Someday we'll be together". Johnny had his own smash hit as a recording artist with his written song, " Hang on in there baby", in early 70's. Please look him up if interested. He has many recorded songs that he himself wrote and produced that he sang and released. He deserves credit too.

[@juliandixon7487]

I'm 56.....love this song.... Loved my childhood. Tears on my eyes. Happy.

[@helenouzounidis4320]

Such sweet memories. The Donny & Marie show 70s❤

[@tyroned532]

one of there most underrated songs... this was truly a GREAT song! much love and respect. a time when music didnt have color, it had love!

[@charlotted1321]

Wasn't underrated for boyzone

[@theanonymous507]

Not underrated for me. One of the best song ever. ❤

[@escpat]

It was a Top 10 hit back in its day so it was definitely not underrated then. However, none of the oldies radio stations that I know of plays this classic song or any other songs by the Osmond. In a way, it is underrated now since it has become obscure as it was forgotten.

[@xiropigado]

@@escpat It got to Number 1 in the UK so how the hell is it underrated?

[@xiropigado]

It got to Number 1 in the UK so how the hell is it underrated ?

[@williamrobida6734]

**** # Put the Osmonds in the Hall of Fame...***

[@narcolepsyaustralia5685]

Seriously talented family No auto tune No lip syncing Amazing harmonies They could do it all.

[@cutchmaster]

They sing, play instruments very well, choreography. The whole package. And they are good guys.

[@gambitgambino1560]

Nice cover

[@chainamarie03]

Nice song. But think, are they really this squeaky clean good guys. I doubt it.

[@donnajanecastle4807]

@@chainamarie03 They're Mormons.

[@LynneCarolTaylor]

@@chainamarie03 What are you suggesting exactly???

[@petalguru5432]

I remember watching this on TV back in 1974 - I was 14 and Donny was just luscious. This song stirs something inside and I just melt every time I hear it. So much great music around in the 70’s we thought it would go on forever but sadly it didn’t.

[@pollyanne234]

Every girl on the planet was in love with Donny

[@loistaylor2352]

❤

[@funkymonkey65]

Man, I was 9, so much great choice of music groups TV shows, The Monkees, Beatles, Cassidys, Osmonds, who am I missing

[@debbienorris8820]

Petal very nice comment! Thank you for saying pretty close to to EXACTLY how I feel 😊 The words meant so much me to me as well 😊 and cutie pies they are 😊 Debbie

[@LynneCarolTaylor]

@@funkymonkey65 Heaps more. 1970's was the best decade ever for music, not just pop but rock as well including Queen.

[@jvlp2046]

Those were the days when CLEAN, MORALLY wholesome LYRICS of Love Songs with Romantic Melodies were created remarkably inspiring.

[@LauRa-re9un]

The Osmond Brothers made my childhood happy. I was 8 in 1974.

[@adeolaolatunji9324]

I was 9 years old. Glory be to GOD. Just heard this song again today 1st November 2023. Almost 50 years after. Thank GOD for the Gift of life.

[@cristobalrojas3712]

My mom was part of the fans club in Mexico back in the 70´s. She always remembered that time as the happiest of her life and tried to make my sister and I as happy as she was back then. She just died last august and this was one of the last songs she heard. Thanks for all the love mom, I miss you.

[@azamarmyrynd570]

🙏🙏🙏.

[@esmeraldaciv]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@barbaraforsyth1257]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Annetteshuford1014]

2024. We're still here loving those incredible, crazy phenomenal harmonies from the Osmonds. They should be in the RRHOF!

[@suzannepitchford4558]

Back in the day when the artists could sing and dance with near on perfect choreography....

[@nofirstorlast8405]

No "auto-tune" BS. lol

[@jadecostello3325]

From New Zealand, we loved it because of the music

[@stephencraig5938]

BTS can

[@Mau506]

And they still didn't have inalambric microphones which is impressive.

[@southernladycharm]

I saw the Osmond Brothers when I was thirteen. Met Donny twice, years later. My children and husband were with me and he was the nicest guy. I am so thankful that I grew up in the 60's and 70's with the best music ever.

[@JL-pw9bb]

Ditto! 😁💜

[@chlariepeace3093]

I do actually remember them but i do like but I did take a friend and me to see donny osmond it was great 👍

[@chloeh3174]

My mum said when she was a teen her whole room was covered in Osmonds posters haha, she was in love with Donny - still is!

[@nancybreshears6456]

Mine was too!!!

[@JoyceAnn62]

Nancy Breshears mine too

[@goldtopazasylum]

mine too, glossy posters from 16 magazine and tiger beat, later on came David Cassidy lol

[@jsnxbskscnskcnskcjbzjzjbvd]

Donny's 62 now, but honestly he looks at LEAST 30 years younger than his age.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

Donny Osmond was my first crush when I was 9/10 yrs old in the 1970s. Watched their variety show weekly.

[@jadecostello3325]

2021 from NZ. My sister and I loved this as kids in the 70s. We played it at her funeral Dec 2019.

[@derekboardman9642]

Thats so sad sorry.

[@43658hgt]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@regainhutahaean760]

My deepest condolences for you

[@debrapage582]

I have never been religious but I swear on the 7th day God made The Osmonds.

[@markwheeler9296]

Never too late to accept Jesus into your heart ❤️

[@tinanoel452]

I love each and every one of them Separately and together. Thank you Osmond family for all the wonderful memories .❤

[@oxfordmontello3281]

I always liked the Osmond's growing up in the 70's. Simply because they were awesome AND all the girls loved them.

[@googoo554]

Just adore this song, and the great talent and innocent times. Thank you

[@kathleenmartin2070]

Loved donny and osmond i love the fact hes stayed with his wife after all these years and been faithful

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Kathleen, How are you doing?

[@jimwargrinder5695]

I'm an 2000s Kid and getting married this coming May 17 2022 I'll play this song to our dance program, I loved it so much

[@stealthslide]

One of the best harmony groups ever.

[@lady1668]

if you are judging on the musicality alone of an all-male 5-voice singing group, then yes, they are among the best harmonizers of their prime time.

[@annrogers5666]

Classic song. Great performance. Been a fan since the 70s. 🎶🤩 Love The Osmonds ❤

[@amytaylor1548]

Hello, how are you doing today I hope you’re doing ok and having a great day so far ❤️❤️

[@ninamartinez5171]

Hi how are you doing today? Hope you are having a very wonderful day 😊

[@gailjestus5734]

Donny I have loved you since I was 8 because I put myself into you only as a child! My older brother sexualey abused me from 8 -11, and I ended up in a children's home, but your music never let me down! Just wanted to thank you and your family for all the great music all these years! 💖

[@keithforeman2180]

How terrible, hang in there and love yourself! You're looking at a brick wall but all you've been through it's made you a stronger person and you'll come through that brick wall unscathed. God bless you!!

[@catherinerapisaldo1671]

What a great song. Merrills voice was amazing. I always loved the Osmonds and as soo many I am a long time fan. I saw them years ago in Long Island New York at the Nasssu Coliseum it was fantastic. Thank you. ❤️ It is so great to still see the Osmonds. Especially Donny and Marie. 🤗🤗❤❤🙏🙏

[@claireryan2641]

Watch the musical merril was treated so badly x

[@MCalvin1955]

This song is just as relevant today (2022) as it was when it was recorded. They always do a good job!

[@xiropigado]

Just stopped me from what i was doing and made me cry, Throw me right back to my teenage years

[@josephentuna8093]

before Boyzone , there was The Osmonds... how beautiful this song was.. great.. really great..

[@tonymcmahon_historybear]

And then there was Pondlife - sorry, Westlife - who murdered every song they laid their fat hands on - The Osmonds were Gods by comparison.

[@jessenoelreyes4658]

Johnny Bristol

[@heidipatriciabruun8515]

Boyzone had the benefit of better audio equipment, but Donny the better voice.

[@DaddyTre65]

What a great song! I know that Donny became the superstar of the Osmonds, but I always thought MERRILL had the coolest, most soulful voice, and I wanted to sing like him!

[@ttaylor758]

Agree on Merrill's voice. Donny had such a large "it" factor, that was bound to happen.

[@sallyatticum]

@@ttaylor758 I LOVE Donny's voice, still....It's just beautiful. But I think Merrill was the most versatile and definitely the most soulful. I love the rasp.

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

This NEVER gets old. I love this but my favorite version was when they performed for "Pioneer Day" with the MTC. Just awesome.

[@lizdeanisrael5323]

I was born on 1994 but i truly love this kind of music💖💖

[@Christina-qf3xk]

I grow up with this guys. My room was full of posters of them. I was so in love with Donny. Can't believe it is 48 Years ago.

[@jasongreenblatt6068]

Is this your favorite ?

[@Christina-qf3xk]

@@jasongreenblatt6068 Yes, he was my favorit

[@toonlad10000]

@@Christina-qf3xk jason greenblatt scammer catfishing hunter 1 of many on here thats been found out n reported soon as they announce hangouts and privacy avoid them at all costs about time youtube clamped down on it

[@davidarmson3575]

Brings back memories for me. Good old days.

[@spiritualparadise4887]

Best Osmonds song by a mile ... hard to believe it was no.1 ... 46 years ago! Seems like yesterday.

[@mikolengmalic4709]

Me: Yeah! It's really hard to believe and never realize that they were the original who sung this song and not by the BOYZONE :D Thanks for KZbin, Singers/Artists will never fooled their fans after all. =)

[@jonnyvee9907]

@@mikolengmalic4709 pretty sure they didn’t… Johnny Bristol wrote it originally.

[@leannehovell8699]

I loved the Osmonds growing up! All so handsome & wonderful talented entertainers. This song has got to be their greatest- love Merrill's voice ❤

[@larsue1]

This is one of my favorite Osmond Brothers Songs!!

[@jasongreenblatt6068]

Is this your favorite

[@carltwidle3287]

I liked this song back in 1974. I was a teenager at high school. Alot if girls in my class liked Donny Osmond.

[@jorgegoncalves8336]

Boys, you, together, was sent by God to make us happy. God bless you all. Thank you!

[@kinghani]

it's funny how that exact hairstyle came back into fashion for every kids' boyband in 2009

[@JoyceCentanni]

They will always be the best🎉

[@xandiespiritu9077]

Makes me feel young again watching this awesome performance from my fave boyband during my teenage days. Time flies so fast... i' m already 58, hahah! Love you guys, from the Philippines. ❤️🇵🇭

[@GGG-sd9ei]

I’ve alway loved the Osmonds. When I listen to their music it takes me right back, and I’m 62 already. How time flies from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💗

[@lourdessevillo3734]

An Osmond fan here, wow my childhood memories, all those glossy posters of the Osmonds

[@dude-fw7xt]

Same here, kabayan. I'm 61 now but I still remember a lot from my teen years, especially music. The most popular pop music radio stations back in the '70s were AM stations like DZBM, DWIZ, and DWBL. FM radio stations were very few and played mostly classical music only. Time flies indeed.

[@Onlydust]

Where in Phil?

[@pollyanne234]

Me too, I go right back to being 15 again

[@marykelly4074]

These were the boys I had on my bedroom wall, back in the day. Good clean pop, and talented lads. No drugs or scandal

[@osaanhan]

So beautiful. Loving The talented Osmond Brothers forever. ❤💜 Faithful and elegant to boot. Examples to all of us what real men look like. They are timeless.

[@torisavage2007]

I Saw The Osmonds In Concert At The Cotton Bowel In Dallas Tx 1978 With My Friend Susan We had a Great Time

[@SteveSingerFowkes]

The new Osmonds musical world premiere opened at the Leic Curve theatre last Thur Jay was in attendance Utterly fantastic! My son was playing young Jimmy Osmond

[@keytargirl3894]

Fantastic song! and still stands the test of time, just wonderful!!! Just listen to those harmonies, it doesn't get better than that.

[@bureksasirom7753]

M

[@sarahjeffries2792]

coronation Street

[@Charwoman]

Unbelievably good looking young men playing absolute havoc with the girls hearts back in my day. Of course I was totally unaffected by this, just liked the music 😉🥰. I’m 66 now and my tummy still flutters when I hear them.

[@ernestgamez9794]

Beautiful song by an awesome group of brothers. The Osmonds, big and very talented Family.

[@annjackson9858]

Still have my posters from that fantastic time in my life. So loved them, and this song.

[@arinco6944]

The Osmonds are all good looking, talented and their harmonies are so amazing.

[@vincentgorman5554]

Where have those days gone

[@nicholassisley5736]

Number 1 when I started secondary school in 1974 fab memories.

[@aliciaswofford989]

I have always loved the Osmonds. I probably haven't heard this song in twenty (or more) years and I can still sing every word. :)

[@kellythomas1933]

My daughter took me to echo arena Liverpool 2013 I think it was to see donny and Marie, I just simply broke down, 41 years and my daughter finally discovered the Osmonds

[@anthonybayern1]

I agree - know every word = me too!

[@mariaeriksson7466]

Me to!

[@bigtwit799]

gay

[@moniquemeerhoff55]

Beautifull performance with my all time fave Osmond Merrill as the lead singer! Wonderfull voice!

[@annemelling2081]

Love Merrill sex on legs!!

[@Kewol16]

Sept 16, 2024. Listening forever. 💕🌷

[@hyacinth4368]

The 1st time I heard this song on the car radio, I pulled over to listen. Beautiful song with a message every young person should heed. I still love the amazingly talented Osmonds, all of them so handsome! Don't you know their Mama was proud?!

[@djme-123]

Such an iconic song from a truly wonderful era for music. Amazing times...

[@hellenmckeown9934]

loved the osmonds when i was young and they have made me feel young again listening ,, glad my son has shown me the joys of youtube be watching a lot more videos every day

[@cindyclouse4393]

I just LOVE how well these guys sound together! I’m so glad I can find these videos to watch. Takes me back to the good ole days! ❤️❤️

[@scottrichard6309]

Sounds like your favorite song. Huh?

[@ninamartinez5171]

And all future generations listening to the Osmond's 😊

[@emma_em_11]

I play this in memory of my mother. She LOVED The Osmonds, ESP Donny! 😍❤She also loved the cover by Boyzone!

[@LUCKYIRISHLADY77]

This song means the world to me. Thank you

[@musicof70scody14]

The most underrated song of all time!!!!

[@bananka4905]

These guys actually played their own instruments when playing live. I was impressed as a very young musician myself. I saw them in Toronto ..i think I was about 12. They played a rock medley... It was awesome

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Very true 😃

[@LisaS1]

They sing it with a lot of emotion, don't they? The song has a lot of meaning!

[@LisaS1]

@gregnormal55 Hi Greg, Am I a fan of the Osmonds? I probably was more of a fan years ago, but I still like certain songs a lot like this one.

[@boopen6692]

I had Osmond posters all over my room ..love this song ❤ and Donny . Wowwww..😜

[@KIANNA_A]

I've been searching for this song for a long time, finally found it. lol

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

@KIAANA_A WATCH THE PIONEER DAY version from a fews back with Mormon Tabernacle Choir.....epic 😀

[@ladygoffin840]

I love the Osmonds. Such a nice song.

[@williamadornetto2850]

This is one of their most underrated ones and a great one! Thank God will still have special stuff like this around in 2020!!

[@cindygreiwe3331]

Wow. That close up of Wayne. He’s beautiful!

[@kandaceroberts4353]

I agree...he was AND STILL IS my favorite!

[@rocknroller77]

Kandace Roberts me too. I think he's probably the best dancer as well.

[@kayp.7757]

I love this beautiful song, their great harmony and choreography! Have watched this video and another performance of this many times. Merrill has a great voice.

[@annmitchell4663]

He was always my fave too..and his signature colour was orange..my favourite colour to this day.

[@kimc.4506]

I will always love the Osmonds! Thank you for all the memories! Love forever, a loyal fan!

[@charliem251]

??????? Holy shit balls - We live in different worlds

[@jasongreenblatt6068]

Is this your favorite?

[@ianlittle5541]

Love this song one of the best don’t make music like this anymore 👍

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

And they could play their instruments in a live concert also 😃

[@MrAdriancooke]

This music has a freshness and positivity you won't find today

[@donnabaker6235]

Loved the Osmonds for years! Since the early 70’s, I was just a kid!

[@merrillosmond3901]

Thank you for liking my page, Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop watching my music, video or show.....Am having a studio session right now kindly text me privately 7015873905 I will get back to you asap, once again thanks for been a fan.

[@traviseddy6447]

Hello Donna

[@jasongreenblatt6068]

Is this your favorite?

[@traviseddy6447]

@@jasongreenblatt6068 yea it’s my favorite

[@user-ci2cs4fi9o]

I had the pleasure of seeing the Osmond's in Petworth park west Sussex England, a few years ago, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy, so good.

[@awmteasailo8203]

When I was 10years 1976 old I start listening them .

[@ShatnerLover]

This still holds up. I love them

[@mleventsltd]

True greatness in a song, great smiles, great moves, great times, the world needs more Osmonds!

[@Ultramar_70]

I feel peace and relax when I listen this theme.😌😌😌

[@tonylantz2742]

One beautiful song. Yes it was underrated.👍

[@veronicamiller3868]

I love this song from the Osmond Brothers and I always loved all the Osmonds there’s sing in their talent there everything

[@tanyachavis2578]

A stellar performance for a classic song. I will always love The Osmonds!

[@user-zl1sz5lw4e]

I’m 70 and still loving this.

[@ionthetarget]

Gorgeous harmonies.

[@JoyceCentanni]

They were always my favorite 😊❤❤❤

[@skguy7]

I was ten when this was out, my eldest sister was a fanatic and saw them in concert. Their music on constantly in the house. Must admit, i grew to like them

[@evelanaflanagan1361]

every time I fill sad and alone I enjoy watching them!

[@sydneym4340]

"Love Me For A Reason" is one of my all-time favorite Osmond Brothers songs. I never had the opportunity to see them perform this song, as this was recorded in 1974, and my first time seeing them "live" was in 1978. Nice to see this video and the entire televised BBC shows, for that matter, that they did in the U.K., - all posted here on KZbin.

[@John-mg9df]

Absolutely fantastic 👍👍👍

[@jamieroberts1985]

Merrill!!!!! I love the Osmonds!

[@agnesmartinez4565]

Wow I don't know why I thought of these amazing guys. I grew up with them. Started when I was 11 and still going I haven't made it to Vegas but I know Donny and Marie were here.in Albuquerque and nobody told me until the day after boy did I blow a million fuses in me. But once I'm out of this nursing home I'm headed to Vegas I got really sick with COVID-19. But I loved all their songs

[@rhondashephard-z7p]

Oh man song holds such memories of a relationship breakup

[@timothywelch4387]

Polished performance of this song which was very popular in the UK ✅🌟

[@janemcdougall9564]

Love this version , loved Wayne , still play them today .

[@amytaylor1548]

Hello, how are you doing today I hope you’re doing ok and having a great day so far ❤️❤️

[@JosephHernandez-cg1nt]

I remember the day this song was released on 45. Backed with 'Fever'. I bought it at JC Penney music department at the mall in Sacramento, CA.

[@dortheyc5276]

My favorite song of the Osmonds. My heart skipped a beat seeing Merrill so young & gorgeous.

[@bluetea6163]

My heart skipped a beat too-Merrill such a babe❤️

[@dortheyc5276]

@@bluetea6163 😍 Also loved The Proud One!

[@conniestinson9450]

Forgot about this song. Love it!

[@derekboardman9642]

I loved these for ages and since ive heard this again i know why. Awesome.

[@amytaylor1548]

Hello, how are you doing today I hope you’re doing ok and having a great day so far ❤️❤️

[@katherinegrice1801]

I would L💖VE to see the original song (dressed in their white suits) on screen while the Osmonds are onstage matching the choreography and singing L💖VE Me For a Reason.

[@operaFan-tn8ng]

Before BoyZone had even been invented! The ultimate boy band. ❤

[@wandahall4435]

Love Me for A reason and Crazy 🐎 Loves 💘 💕 ❤ 💗 ♥ 💓

[@wandahall4435]

@gregnormal55 I am A fan

[@wandahall4435]

Love Me for A reason