THESE GUYS GOT SOUL!!! AVERAGE WHITE BAND - A LOVE OF YOUR OWN (REACTION)

[@jamesrowe3606]

This is what used to be called "blue-eyed soul", by one of my country's finest bands. If you liked this you'll love Pick Up The Pieces and Cut The Cake.

[@deneepowell7377]

Yes indeed👍💯

[@lennyd8337]

Exactly! House party!

[@rodneytaylor609]

It ant blue eyed soul it's pure black soul music.

[@RTDavis0503]

You're from Scotland?

[@jamesrowe3606]

@@RTDavis0503 Aye. Proudly so.

[@shaunkelly9860]

I love seeing the shock on Americans' faces when they first hear these guys, they were one of the best soul bands ever.

[@rji5]

AWB, soul brothers from Scotland. One of the funkiest groups ever. Inspired by the many R&B American groups they grew up listening to.

[@ldent8290]

The look on your faces is PRICELESS 😂😂😂😂

[@justsomeguy820]

Class of 76, baby. This was and is our jam.

[@Jerry-dn5yw]

Class of '75, baby, and STILL our jam!!👍👊

[@marcoaguilar2394]

This is OLD SCHOOL- R&B, SOUL, & FONK! That's right FONK! And they're from SCOTLAND!!!

[@musiclover4587]

I was a teenager when this song came out and here in Los Angeles, all the black radio stations played the song all day, everyday. We loved it!

[@iyafalailaiomiladegray8908]

Me too, 61... we were killing the song! ❤❤❤ Springfield Mo 70s

[@dannyboyd9462]

24/7

[@debraredfearn1054]

@@iyafalailaiomiladegray8908, I’m 68 and that was a kick butt band!! That bass player was 🔥 ❗️

[@sandraatkins2539]

​@@iyafalailaiomiladegray8908ABSOLUTELY

[@MrTaurus48228]

This song should have been number one, look how many years its been it still sounds good is hell

[@johnshonuffisrael7128]

The 60s, 70s and the 80s was the last decades of great music -- Long Live Old School Music

[@soruffsotuff6214]

When AWB was on Soul Train, they played live, when most of the groups used record tracks and lip-synced. They wanted to prove they were actually playing and singing. Other hits, School boy Crush, Cut the Cake, Work to Do, Person to Person, just a few.

[@valerievelarde62]

I remember that! 😀

[@garfield122010]

Nothing Average about this band ❤️ The lead singer is Scottish ( Hamish Stewart ) try " Queen of my Soul " or " Let's go round again " both fantastic tracks ❤️❤️

[@patrickmurchison9145]

I was devastated when Hamish left the band. Nobody, but NOBODY, can replace Hamish!!!

[@andydurazo5337]

Definitely above average!

[@GenesisFan01]

The original band is from Scotland. Until their original drummer died and was replaced by Steve Ferone, who is black and from England.

[@rodneytaylor609]

Not Stewart , it's British Stuart.

[@bakercarl8518]

YES to Queen of my soul!!!

[@clarencedixon3290]

This is one of my favorite songs that's on my Playlist. Has that funk in and out. They are Scottish brothers who has soul. Great reactions yall. Nothing like the 70s. Definitely check out their other hits to dance to.

[@fernando5648]

The lead singer Hamish Stuart is one of the great voices of the 70s . He’s also in Paul McCartney’s band 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@myvalentine62]

I grew up in the 70’s they were the shit…

[@leonardocartes1253]

Thank you so much for playing this song. What a great song, and what a great band. Not just a white band, but a Scottish band, and soulful as hell!

[@drunettaspencer1653]

I have watched your reaction to AWB multiple times hilarious 😆🤣

[@e-5ruben807]

I was fortunate enough to see AWB in concert in Hollywood back in the day. They had a special guest there that also showed up and that was Marvin Gaye. How special was that!

[@monikabeki6838]

It’s butter! Butter that was oldschool slowly melted in pot on a stove 😍

[@spartamykonos]

Beautiful song, amazing band.

[@nycgurl2u]

OMG 😳. Y’all facial expressions are hilarious 😆 and I’m here for it. By the way, I was 10 years old when this song came out in 1977 and this album in my household was on heavy rotation.

[@martintrevino3518]

Awb.! A love. Of your .was written by Rod Temperton. Who also wrote Aways and forever.

[@Mtc0nqr3r]

Glad to see you react to these guys. They have a great catalogue with songs like Pick up the Pieces, Cut the Cake, School boy Crush, Queen of my Soul.

[@devernmosley4421]

I’m crackin’ all the way up 😅😅😅😅. You had to see your faces when the lead singer started singing !!Lol I’m in tears 😂😂😂😂

[@charlesgold9016]

AWB - AWESOME WHITE BROTHERS ❤

[@samic1051]

That's why I love the older songs because music has no color, if it did it would be a rainbow of colors. Thank you so much for your reaction

[@Gwen-ku1dv]

That's why back in the day Their faces was not on the cover only AWB" because they didn't think the black community would except them which they probably wouldn't have to be honest I was shocked to find out they were a black and white bad ass band and still went to buy their first album and the rest is history 🙏🙏🙏🙏💙🎵🎶

[@Tansilanta]

Was in High School when AWB was going strong in the early 70’s. Starting with “pick up the pieces.”We knew they were white.

[@bartferguson8133]

Check out Average White Band (AWB) appearances on Soul Train. "Cut The Cake", "Person to Person" " Queen of My Soul" "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" or "School Boy Crush" The singer with the beard, Alan Gorie continues to lead AWB and they have about 30 albums from the 70's up to the present. The high voice singer, Hamish Stuart left AWB in '82 to join Paul McCartney's band. He currently leads the other half of the original AWB and calls them 360°. They are from Scotland and before starting AWB they were the backup band for American soul singers touring Europe. They often backed Ben E. King and feature him on an album. There are many acts that might be considered "cultural appropriation" but AWB has always been innovators in "Black" funk music, rather than copycats.

[@michaelxren6673]

AWB was named by a female singer /Bonnie Bramlett, when she first heard them, she said they sounded more like a soul band than an average white band. Hamish Stuart is the one with that great soulful voice. Another great song by him, after he left the group, He formed another group including the drummer Steve Ferrone from AWB, The group was called, Easy Pieces, and the song: Tuggin at my Heartstring. You guys should check out that sound and play it.

[@mikejoe7454]

a lot of people back in that time mid to late 70's called Hall and Oats ( blue eyed soul ) but the Average White Band was the Original ( blue eyed soul ) react to Pick up the pieces AWB ( Person to Person )

[@reneec121]

Cloudy is another one of their slow jams. Then add School boy crush, Pick up the pieces. They def had us mesmerized in the 70/80 school boy crush, is one skating rinks staples

[@wandamundy1759]

AWB us from Scotland, I think - and their #1 HUGE hit was an instrumental called "Pick Up The Pieces."

[@billbox1916]

Hey Shawn and Mel, this was nice, it kinda had Smokey vibes. Some more suggestions from them would be: "Person To Person", "Only A School Boy Crush", "Pick Up The Pieces", "Work To Do", "Cut The Cake". I love you guys. :)

[@connymoreno4813]

your so sweet you tow bless you from Erope , swedes

[@TC-ti2sr]

I was in the 82d at Ft Bragg and would listen to Jo Lee from Raleigh, NC. She played great songs. I bought the 8-track of AWB.

[@edvinlaine]

Surprise from Scotland UK. We listened to this along with Deep Purple, Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Uriah Heep ao.

[@greggraham9785]

AWB, ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS, THE WHOLE BAND WAS TIGHT! ALAN AND HAMISH VOICES ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER SOMETIMES IT WAS HARD TO TELL WHICH ONE WAS SINGING. I LOVE THESE GUYS AND I HAVE AT LEAST 6 ALBUMS, THEY'RE A BIG PART OF MY TEENAGE YEARS. STAY SAFE

[@bbox5938]

This song reminds me of Smokey Robinson at times, it's like an Earth Wind & Fire ballad. Such a cool vibe.

[@bakercarl8518]

These guys are nothing but the best.

[@benjaminjohnson8010]

Listen to , pick up the pieces, music sweet music, cut the cake,you enjoy these songs

[@russelbarnes7235]

From Scotland, with a large following from soul and r&b fans. Queen of my Soul, Cloudy, Schoolboy Crush, Pick up the Pieces, Person to Person, Cut the Cake are some suggestions.Dive deep. They have a lot of bangers. Enjoyed this reaction and look forward to more AWB on this channel. Peace.

[@eileentaylor1691]

my first time...these blokes are great!! scots/british

[@johnlucius1665]

This is a special surprise of the 70's

[@derekhenderson1730]

Born and bred in Bonnie Scotland people, , ,nobody more funky or soulful on this side of the pond ! We Scots have always been in love with soul music and funk, it's in our blood. Check out the white album AWB, , , it's a beaut !

[@carlbaker7242]

Iam so proud you guys have reacted to excellent world icons. Enjoy.

[@deneepowell7377]

They the crossover will always ride the crossover when it comes to music

[@michaelriley8101]

Another group that has a similar vibe, from the same era, is Tower of Power. Thanks for the reaction!

[@sassymess7111]

So Very Hard To Go!

[@tracyduckery5664]

They toured together for years. Actually Brent Carter lead singer for AWB, sang lead for Tower Of Power, also. And he a beast.

[@primeminister66]

This is up there with the baddest slow jams ever.

[@mcasualjacques]

props to the sound technicians

[@louisirizarry3029]

The Jefferson starship made a song that you should play. The name of the song is with your love. It has a lot of soul.

[@kenperk9854]

Yep, one of the Greatest songs ever. Too Bad the song didn't last 11 minutes instead of 3 and a half.

[@adublbeatz8656]

Their name...LEGENDARY!! Their music....TIMELESS!! Music transcends....knows no-boundaries...only the limitations set forth by...lol....Great reaction!! This was when funk meant FUNK!! That FUNKY RnB!!

[@anthonyorians9501]

I love watching you two ...but Shawn, you crack me up....

[@michaele1100]

Every black person in America had this album back in the day and played the shit out of it at the roller skating rink every house party in their cars everywhere

[@lklein1804]

Haven't heard this one in yearssss 💜

[@richardhundley4371]

Amazing band from Scotland.

[@vt5533]

Always have loved this song. Thank you.

[@dinogonzalez2890]

You reaction is how we all felt during the 70s ...the funkin soul of AWB is why theyre one of my all time GOATS!

[@edwardkann2827]

You guys are beautiful. Much love.

[@susanhenke8441]

Awesome soul music beautiful

[@karengarr8370]

You need to listen to the Average White Band sing this same song live at House of Blues. They are older here, but their voices still sound FANTANTASTIC, and they sing it a little differently, there is a solo with the saxophonist, and the song lasts a little longer -- you WILL love it!! --- Love you Shawn & Mel, you are BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!! ❤️❤️

[@valerievelarde62]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥 I love that song!! AWB💥

[@jessegonzales3760]

That’s true read about their experience growing up, all people can be are amazing

[@tommyjohnson3294]

AWB is one of my favorite bands. Love

[@Tune-O-matic]

Thats how we felt listening to AWB over the Motown air waves back then..we were blown away that these dudes were from Scotland..

[@gilgarza9599]

That whole AWB album is great! My favorite is, just want to love you tonight!

[@timothyblack3322]

There ain’t nothing average about them. ❤️✌🏼

[@renee176]

I Loved AWB when I was a teenager... We would call this groups sound "blue-eyed soul". This song brought back Great memories, it was definitely an A++ slow dancing song... lol! In all these years this is the first time I've ever heard them sing this song live, so thank!🤗👍🏾

[@tuffguy007]

This group was a major part of the soundtrack of my youth. Brilliant performance and so great to see your reactions.

[@patrickmurchison9145]

AWB was the very first band I ever saw in concert when I was around 14. They've been one of my top three bands ever since!!! The first song I heard them sing was "IF I EVER LOSE THIS HEAVEN," and I was totally sold on 'em!! Hamish sang the heck outta that song....he built up to such a SOULFUL, PASSIONATE ending!!!

[@losendos194]

Saw these guys play live a couple of times back in the late 1970's at the Odeon, New Street, Birmingham, UK. Simply brilliant!!!

[@karengarr8370]

Your hair looks so beautiful!

[@brainsareus]

They are Scottish, by the way.

[@colinpadley1897]

Scotland has produced some great singers and musicians

[@terrytorres5026]

You two look great!

[@richardcogbill6791]

These Scottish brothas got a lot of soul. That's Hamish singing lead. These guys are still performing today. You can check out the original studio recording from the late 70s.

[@billshelly5332]

Soulful Scottish brothers do a great cover of the Isley Brother's 'Work to do', along with many great originals. Great choice.

[@lindamathias6230]

AWB songs you need on your playlist. Cloudy, Person to Person, Pick up the Pieces, School Boy Crush, If I Ever Lose This Heaven, and Cut The Cake

[@ladychicfashion1961]

Amazing vocals! I loved growing up to their singing!🥰🤩

[@Wordsmyth8]

Great song! Lotta soul.

[@BayAreaSon]

Another one of their biggest hit is School Boy Crush which has been sampled in so many rap songs it’s unbelievable

[@smbmiller655]

This band is FUNKY! AWB was in constant rotation on KKUL here in Tulsa back in the day! Try School Boy Crush...a straight JAM!

[@TheDaexiled1]

I was born in 77, I grew up knowing this classic

[@bobgilbert7927]

White Soul... awesome !!

[@jamesjones9250]

Them dudes was definitely hangin around mama's greens and cornbread 😂😂🎉

[@davidreed4661]

"Blue-Eyed Soul!" ❤🎵👮🎵

[@teresaprado7472]

Oh yeah! Some really smooth soul. AWB was and are great band. Brings back some good memories of backyard bbq's and house parties back in the day. And yes, they are from Scotland 😎.

[@williamarmour1359]

Black people in America didn’t know that this band was actually white until the walked out on stage, so yes you are correct don’t judge a book by it’s cover

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

One of my favorites my groups. They have so many hits. My favorite is “School Boy Crush “. React to this for me.

[@claygirlcan]

love this song, just found it recently too 🔥 swoonfest for some blue-eyed soul, damn!!

[@jamesdewitt6329]

Queen of my soul one of there best songs.

[@thomascrown6681]

Still hilarious when y’all both get shocked at the same time 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrBBmusa]

The reaction of both of you at the exact same time was priceless. It was so funny how you both knew that the name did not represent the band. “Average “, “what you talking bout Willis”, “ ain’t nothing average about these guys”. Are you kidding me, “ don’t judge a book....”. Absolutely priceless. Both lead singers are good and they complement each other perfectly. When the band was put together back in the 70’s, in Scotland, they knew they had something and they soared well into the 1980’s. Check out their “Soul Searching”, “ Shine”, “Feel No Fret”, “Benny & Us” albums just to name a few.

[@billr3724]

Great reaction on an AWB classic. Some of their early work was among their best. You should consider reacting to “Nothing You Can Do” and “would You Stay”.

[@sandradee9193]

They were the headliner for a Soul Food Festival a few years back in Richmond, VA. Great show.

[@dewman0269]

There it is again, y'all...blue eyed soul...

[@suzanneprock7286]

1977 was a great year, it was the year I graduated from high school. I remember this band and this song, excellent.

[@Trumpetmac]

Yes their legit👍👍👍🔥🔥

[@michaelbaylor2923]

THAT WAS HIT! RIGHT THERE!!! ❤

[@realcoolbreeze]

Scottish grouo who sounded great. Bought this album back in the day . Played it alot. When I was a young man of course. No they were not average. With that sound how could they be ?😊👍Nice reaction guys.

[@j.h.lowery7934]

I knew it! Hammish got you. I remember seeing this band on Soul Train when I was a kid and watching their face's drop when Hammish's voice got them. Play, "If I ever lose this heaven." That man can still sing!

[@normanrose2711]

their big hit was pick up the pieces. If you react to it I would do the studio version

[@marcosoares7492]

Wonderful song