THIS MADE US DANCE!!! MICHAEL SEMBELLO - MANIAC (REACTION)

[@edgarsnake2857]

I'm not a dance music guy but this song is irresistible. Great performance. Nice reaction.

[@FrankCastlesConscience]

The official music video to the motion picture Flashdance is amazing, early 80s brilliance. The girl in the video was actually an actress in Boba Fett recently.

[@NoCanDu]

This was a huge hit! I had the 45 and played it a million times! Now you need to watch the movie Flashdance!

[@donrumata369]

Yes! Well spotted. He was a guitarist for Stevie wonder when he was 16. His voice definitely was influenced. Please check out "It's Over" "Automatic Man" and "Cowboy" he's a really talented guy, love his voice. X :)

[@TerryNationB7]

The music video for Automatic Man is the most 80s thing I've ever seen in my life, I love it!

[@ZebraDazzle66]

The official video for this song is a must see. It like really doesn’t do it justice without seeing the visual. Your heart starts to race just watching her dance. This definitely brings back my dance club days! 💃🏻

[@statnerd9263]

Yes - the official video gives the perfect visuals for this song

[@cinthiak8276]

Finally someone reacted to this gem ! i love this song 😍

[@elizabethbrown6384]

The "Flashdance" video is terrific.

[@artdogg50]

The movie Flashdance and the famous dance sequence in it became synonymous with this song.

[@dangerfindertreasureseeker8905]

Flash dance !!! Powerful song, great tune !!!

[@fhat6924]

Always loved this song, nothing but fire.

[@bernadettejalbert4304]

What a precious gem!

[@Astons_Martin]

Incredible cool reaction from you!!! Song is part of the original motion picture soundtrack from the dance-movie "Flashdance"! Primarily this track was written to be the main title for the cult horror-flic "Maniac" from Director William Lustig😊

[@caridemoranville6306]

This is from flashdance What a Feeling is also from the movie. Great movie

[@TimedRevolver]

Funny you mention Stevie Wonder. Sambello used to be a session musician, and he actually played with Stevie. There's a live version of 'Superstition' where you can see Sambello on guitar in the background, with long hair. EDIT: Canoe.

[@NoCanDu]

This is the studio version. I wish it was live! It’s American Bandstand. Sembello had it ALL! I need to go look him up. He should have been a huge solo artist. 🤔

[@TimedRevolver]

@@NoCanDu No, it's a live performance. You can listen to the studio version and hear the difference. He's pushing his vocals more here, and his words are more breathy than in the studio.

[@dggydddy59]

@@TimedRevolver This is lip synced to the recording. There are no differences in his vocal at all, every note and every inflection is identical to the original. He's even double tracking himself in the chorus. The hammer ons and tapping on the guitar solo is totally identical. It even faded out at the end. No live band rehearses fading out exactly like the record, they come up with an ending. I mean, this is so obviously the original recording I sort of doubt your sincerity and I think you're probably just trolling.

[@NoCanDu]

@@dggydddy59 Thank you! 🙄

[@NoCanDu]

@@TimedRevolver Yeah, nope.

[@suedyment511]

Great song to dance to , I'm so Lucky to grow up with the Greatest music ever

[@briankelly8152]

Loved this song & Movie as a teenager.🙂🎵💯

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

The red ranger in the drums and Mario with the piano... what can go wrong?? :D

[@cdfdesantis699]

One of the 1st "jump up & down in one place" dance songs.

[@Mikey_Sea]

So freaking catchy. In that way, it's like Heart Of Glass. I've heard hard-core metal heads admit to liking it, after a few beers. 😁

[@jorgeluisdelgadootero3632]

What do you mean admitting? This song is hard-core metal! I can easily imagine Steve Vai, John Petrucci and more black metal oriented guys like Christofer Johnsson covering this feeling completely honored.

[@emanuelsanders2030]

This song was among a plethora of dance songs and movies from the 80's era. There was a common theme, overcoming adversity, building character and living your best life. Song suggestion, "Far From Over" by Frank Stallone (yes Sylvester Stallone's brother)

[@josephtoney360]

Michael sembello has worked with Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson

[@ForzaMilan-di2zd]

I luv this song. Reminds me of Stiflers dance off in American Pie the wedding 😂

[@kimcutts6153]

Oh my goodness. Not heard this in time. It's just impossible not to move & dance, when he's singing. What a song. 💃🕺🎵🔥

[@ajruther67]

I *highly* suggest you see the 1983 movie Flashdance. This song is in it plus you will understand behind the song by watching the movie.

[@garyarnett1220]

From the movie Flashdance. The original video is also great.

[@dnf-dead]

One of my favourite songs

[@DavidMartinez-be9zb]

SEEEE !!!! 😍😍😍😍🎙🎶🎙🎶 Armonicos a lo Steve wonder ,seeee

[@user-bb2wy3kh9t]

MICHAEL SEMBELLO LOOKS AS A MOUNTAIN MAN.

[@FitPatton]

You got: Vocal: Big Show Keyboardist: Super Mario Drummer: Street Fighter's Ryu I'm not sure the rest.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Nice Reaction Guy's to this great classic song

[@danielnovak4284]

You two are beautiful together and are so fun. Never stop loving each other, laughing together, dancing together, hugging each other, etc. Never stop connecting to one another. Keep this special thing you both have. God bless you both!

[@al578]

That was a maniac reaction (in a good way), Girl! You feeled it, and yes, it's a wonderful song.

[@theswan4117]

Watch the scene from flasdance with this song amazing

[@DavidMartinez-be9zb]

The guitar electric brutal , 😍😍😍😍🎶🎶🎶🎶 the sons beautiful ,

[@christisheeks6334]

Whenever this song came on the radio my right foot automatically pressed down on the accelerator and before I knew it I was driving way over the speed limit! LOL! Love this song! ❤❤❤

[@andrewfletcher1341]

Hello from Paris France, the fabulous 80sssss❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carlleedham6256]

Music for the gym, great reaction

[@LawlessBreed]

He was Stevie Wonder’s guitarist when he was 17 years old

[@EtoThe1toTheV]

Wow, I’ve heard this song a million times but I’ve never seen this video of it live, I’m blown away! Great reaction!

[@steverusso177]

You guys might enjoy the movie.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Michael Sembello Also did music for the Movie's Gremlins, Cocoon & Monster Squad, All Great Movie's, Classics

[@PopularMonsterUSA]

Now I want to put on my leg warmers and dance!

[@otisroseboro5613]

Song from The Movie,Flashdance

[@martinawolf9605]

Great song,great reaction))

[@philldepippo2102]

React to his too "Automatic man" for me is incredibile 😁😁

[@death2sion333]

This is from flash dance

[@yadirhenry5]

Fun Fact: this song was originally about a killer until the director contacted sambello to use this song for flash dance but he would have to switch up the lyrics so he did and I think it was the right call

[@Mrpeaceandlove76]

I dislike this song but still can't help but move to it lol

[@Steve-cm2ys]

If you're moving... to a song you _dislike_ ... you need your brain checked. Good luck.

[@simonbleed2029]

He's like a Kenny Login and Michael McDonald cross breed.