THIS WAS AWESOME!| FIRST TIME HEARING Patrick Hernandez - Born To Be Alive REACTION

[@tinahairston6383]

One hit wonder but what a hit. It's still a jam 43 years later.

[@sheilameyers152]

Love this song….used to boogie for days to this!

[@danielleighton2553]

heard that, 60 yrs now but can't delete from my playlist! lol

[@reeferman42078]

44 years. The song came out on my birthday in March 30th 1978

[@tinahairston6383]

@@reeferman42078 no. It wasn't even released in France until November '78 and then in Jan '79 for the US.

[@Moumounette]

And he gets 1500 euro everyday because of this ^^ I just saw a french show where he was invited and he says that. The original version was not this one, it was more chill, this version was made in Belgium by a famous producer at that time, and Madonna was trying to be one of his dancer, he saw her talent, and tried to convince his producers to make her sing, which she didnt want to do at that time, she was trying to be either dancer, or acting. He lived with her but their relation is just friendship.

[@NOLAgenX]

I have totally forgotten about this song for over 40 years! Thanks for giving it some love and reminding me of it.

[@reeferman42078]

This came out on the day I was born

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Don’t remind me how old I am😂😂😂

[@NOLAgenX]

@@reeferman42078 I was already 12. Lol! I’m a front end of GenX.

[@theodoreritola7641]

TR BLAK BETTY BY RAM JAM Its a very popular song from 1977 Baby

[@Markyajv]

The memories brought back... My younger sister and I won dance contests back in the day to this song! We had a routine like Ross and Monica did on FRIENDS. 🕺💃

[@tsonofjohnson489]

Good times! And all the Alternative clubs too!🙃😋

[@geli-anton]

This french song was #3 best world record sell in 1979 with Madonna as her dancer. Vive le disco et vive la France

[@jeanpeuxplus7257]

Fun fact: Hernandez is a french guy, and one of Patrick's dancers back then was the certain newcomer called... Madonna. And as the songwriter, producer and editor of this worldwide hit, he still makes 1.500€ every single day 40 years later... A good retirement plan 😂

[@TheZodiacz]

French born but his dad was Spanish and his mother Italian so he was Mediterranean perhaps?

[@CoffeeConnected]

But his first name is Patrick and he sings this song in a very Irish accent?

[@baronmeduse]

@@TheZodiacz I heard him on a recent 10 part documentary 'La Folie des Années 80'. He sounds completely French.

[@samboogass1525]

Il est 100% français et a une belle rente à vie de 1500€ par jour 😁

[@celinelagarde8980]

He’s french, mediterranean is not a nationality 😜

[@kimcutts6153]

Oooooo. This is A BANGER!!! Absolutely filled the dance floors 🕺💃way back when. (1979) 🙈 Thanks for reacting to this one guys. 🎼🎵❤

[@reeferman42078]

The song came out literally the day I was born in March of 1978

[@kimcutts6153]

@@reeferman42078 really? Google is lying to me. 😜. Sorry, my bad.

[@stevebengel1346]

@@kimcutts6153 released in Europe in 78 but early 79 in the US

[@tod3msn]

Patrick spent his entire career singing a song that he first wrote as a rocker but realized he was better off going disco and it was a worldwide smash. I wondered to myself could you have spent your life singing one song over and over and I thought yes. If I liked the song enough and it brought people joy then why not sing over and over. I love the song.

[@lorinjensen5856]

I saw an interview with one-hit-wonder Patrick Hernandez a couple years ago. He said this song was the gift that keeps giving. He's been able to do nicely in life after one big hit.

[@wendywoodruff2871]

In the days of Disco this was the kind of song that would fill the dance floor. I can see the quiana skirts swirling. The come-f-me pumps. The dudes gold chains slapping against hairy chests. Tight pants and shiny shirts. Coordinated steps. Swings and dips. The song has a call and response aspect that makes you feel a part of it. Fun!

[@vegasbaby3669]

Very true

[@tsonofjohnson489]

Damn, I want my 1980's do over! All the above and Lots of socializing!🥳😎🙃😊

[@davehowell3209]

the good old days!

[@deborahpaley21]

so disco, love it

[@debbiepochy6751]

Don't forget the lit dance floors! Ahh, the memories!! 😊

[@zzzzzzzzzzh]

This is one of those fun disco hits that made everyone run to the dance floor and dance their butts off. Yessss.

[@cjpew]

More Disco please! Sylvester (You Make Me Feel Mighty Real), The Trammps (Disco Inferno) - so many great songs from that era, so much chair dancing to do 😁

[@ferrellprice2796]

And most people don't realize that Sylvester's backup singers were actually The Weather Girls

[@workingman6681]

I agree with playing Sylvester, the first true drag queen!!👍👍

[@evanbirnholz2803]

Fun facts, Sylvester was a member of the Cockettes,a hippie commune and theater group of men and woman, that performed in the early 70s. Rupaul started as a Club Kid in NY singing in a punk band in the late 80s .

[@FuzWuz64]

Cool, all the song you mention were on Richard Simon's disco sweat. Really fun workout back in the day.

[@slimlouis6441]

@@workingman6681 To some. For me it was Divine. He had films, records and a live show and earlier. Starting 8n the late 60s but his career really took off in 74.

[@lisalovemc717]

Omg, this was my roller skating jam! Love this song. Brings back such early teen years in the short shorts and tube socks roller skating on a Friday night.

[@SpaceTroll76]

Hey this one is a banger for sure! As you've guessed it's a one-hit-wonder, the career of Patrick Hernandez is built on this song. Fun fact though, Madonna started her career being a background singer and dancer for Patrick Hernandez tours! Love you guys!

[@melmingin8445]

OMG!!!! I was going to request this ,one of my all time 70s favorites!!! YES He was a one hit wonder ,but a wonderful one!!!

[@greglegakis4177]

45 years later it's still a disco dance floor classic.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Late 70s

[@theodoreritola7641]

Rob Squad PLEASE REACT TO Bonny M And there song MA BAKER From the late 70s You will thank me big time

[@belindamckeighan9948]

wow I danced to this in a talent show while attending catholic school. The beat was good back then. Still love that beat now lol. I am glad you featured it. I chose this song because of health problems back then and still dealing with health problems. This song is very upbeat just makes you want to dance!!

[@christineobrien7707]

Cool Catholic school memories. I've got one for you... 2 of my friends dressed up as Raggedy Ann& Andy and danced to KC& the Sunshine's Band Boogie Shoes in our school's Christmas play!! Aah! Ain't nothing like the good old days!😎👍

[@UrbanSwagger]

I participated in my catholic elementary school talent show perched on the back of a girl who sang "Short People" by Randy Newman. I was painfully short back then.

[@tjguy98]

One of the best songs to dance to at the clubs, kinda became an anthem while you were having fun!

[@shogunn2517]

I use to listen to this song to wake up in the morning! Still listen to it when I need a shot of energy!

[@bryanCJC2105]

Total one-hit disco wonder in 1979 for the French singer (he was from France). It was a big hit. 19 yr old Madonna was one of the dancers for his one and only tour.

[@dickieburbank]

I was eight when this came. out! One of my favorites of all time. That guitar riff!!! Another favorite of mine from that time is "Thunder Island" by Jay Ferguson. Such a spectacular song. "Sha la la la la la my lady, in the sun with your hair undone. Can you hear me calling your name from across the bay...." Banger. You gotta give it a listen.

[@ZebraDazzle66]

I love Thunder Island!

[@zivo24]

Madonna’s first big break was being a dancer/back up singer for Patrick.Hernandez on tour.

[@WillyMaykitDiecast]

When this song came on at the roller skating rink everyone was skating! Irresistible beat!! Thanks for the OLD memories🤘🎸🥁👍❤️

[@darrylvonrokk]

back in the 70's (teenager) I was into rock n roll, but this song started my love for disco/dance music. Once "Lipps Inc - Funky Town" came out, I was hooked.

[@esclad]

FUN FACT: Madonna was one of Patrick's backing dancers before she started her singer career. I always thought this song was from one of the Cannonball Run movies...

[@robyfiorili]

One of the most famous song ever in the entire world

[@daniellongo7611]

This was one of the great one hit wonder Disco songs! Yeah!

[@kariolsen6950]

I absolutely love this song.

[@Josiewankanobe]

Oh lord!! Back in the 70’s we danced to this regularly 😁❤️ lots of Hustle dancing. Thanks for digging it up

[@Brandi6666]

Honestly, im a rock fan for 65 yrs but i made room in my musicbox for this tune 🤫

[@9284vr]

Another big 80's dance club Hi-NRG one hit wonder (one of my faves) was Two of Hearts in 1986 by the gorgeous Stacey Q. I hope RSR gives the song and the singer the reaction they deserve.

[@DoxGR7934]

Man I didn't know I needed this. Was so depressed. This had me wiping tears away. ✌

[@eujackmac]

I haven't heard this song in decades! Man, it brought back some fun childhood memories.

[@bigsteve9279]

Alicia Bridges ~ ‘I Love the Nightlife’ 1978 One Hit Wonder Disco 💃🕺

[@surlechapeau]

so catchy!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

I was thinking about this song today and had requested it weeks ago I knew you would love it

[@PeggyV69]

OMG I have not heard this song in DECADES! Once it started I instantly recognized it. 😁

[@mikec3853]

One and done for Patrick Hernandez but when your one is an all time disco classic, it might be all you need. Yay for Amber dancing! Guys, have you reacted to Sylvester "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" or Amii Stewart " Knock On Wood"? Those songs are disco legends with amazing vocals. I'm going to also suggest Dan Hartman with Loleatta Holloway "Relight My Fire" and "Love Sensation". Those songs are solid bangers and you will not believe her powerful voice-just earth shaking, sky opening power!

[@michelerosevear7466]

Oh yes--"Knock On Wood" was one my favorites; I didn't even like disco for the most part but that song (and "Born To Be Alive") were just too much fun to dance to.

[@ZebraDazzle66]

Knock On Wood!!!! Yes! And Ring My Bell by Anita Ward.

[@beverlybrown2673]

OMG! The uncut version was king in the discos. The original extended version was 35 minutes long, the vinyl "single" was an LP! I think he was from Brazil and this was his only hit.

[@BendsMusic]

I thought it was older than 1979 ..so I checked .. released worldwide in 1978... And then released in the USA in 1979... Still a dance floor banger! 👍

[@kawato66]

Hey guys, Patrick Hernandez is a french artist. This one hit wonder released in 1978 and he still earns almost 1000 dollars a day in 2023 in copyrights

[@rsable4583]

So many disco classics that are still fire no matter how many years go by

[@matthew9706]

Listening to this song how do you not dance,its catchy af and the beat is killer

[@michaelknight2118]

Another massive dance song, that just don't stop. The beatnik right on time. More dance, please. Leo Sayer, You Make Me Feel like Dancing. You guys are just too fun, keep it up. Thanks

[@reginaphalange1830]

I adore this song. It's a fantastic song for a road trip - windows down, singing at the top of your lungs with your friends. So much fun!

[@RM-gg8gt]

DISCO!!!!💃🕺💃🕺This would play at Studio 54 and you have to picture all the couples in their 70s disco outfits (think “Saturday Night Fever” ) dancing the hustle (called “hustling” ) back then. This was a HUGE hit of that era!! Any music you hear with that pronounced metronome-like beat is a disco song bc you hustled with your partner to that beat. 💃🕺 It’s pre-80s. Another disco banger was “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston which has a great hook and alot of energy. Also “Disco Heat” by Sylvester another huge disco hit!

[@jennyjenny4501]

I remember this song! WOW!

[@FallenHellscape]

So 70s. I grew up with this. Thanks for the flashback.

[@staciemoisa4884]

One of my favorite songs from my young teen years! It is a "feel good" song with a positive message.

[@laurastrange258]

I ran a marathon in St. Louis and listened to this song for at least half of it! 😁

[@Happychappy-c5z]

Still a big hit in England and the mixes are anthems in the clubs, you won’t see many people not moving…..it took you guys seconds to get those shoulders rolling 👍great reaction guys!! All the best from England 🥰

[@ZebraDazzle66]

Met my husband at the end of my 7th grade year, in Catholic Elementary school, when I was 13 and he was 16. In 8th grade my teachers used to get me to organize all of our dances / parties. So I always got them to let my husband and his “crew” DJ the parties. (All of the teachers knew him because he had gone to the same school and was the head Alter boy in the church.) THIS SONG WAS THE BEST for getting everyone up on the dance floor. I think we may have even won a dance contest to it once. Unfortunately, the video doesn’t do the song justice. Ahhhh, the memories it brings back. Now days, I love blasting it while driving with the windows down. I think I suggested this like a year ago. So glad you got to do it!!! 💃🏻🕺🏼❤️

[@veebenallie4922]

Oooohhhh!! That Is Disco!! I Danced To The Song Back In The Day. Keeps You MOVING!

[@STOCKHOLM07]

Had been looking forward to you guys reacting to this one

[@pietergreveling]

The four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern is pure disco! 🕺🏻🥰✌🏼

[@deborahpaley21]

I freaking LOVE this song. Great pick. I always wanted to do a flash mob to this song.

[@rozequinn1519]

I've always loved this song. Still blasting it on my truck stereo!

[@ivorobson3681]

Was he very dumb or very smart He conquered the world with a single song, it's a super classic from the 70s, it was so successful that even today it continues to generate a lot of money. Patrick Hernandez was born in France on April 6, 1949, but as his name already indicates, he has ancestry Spanish, his father was a Spanish guitarist and his mother an Italian Austrian singer so art and music were already in his blood. At the beginning of 1978 Patrick wrote the song that brought him fame and global recognition, it is a statement very personal freedom with the title BORN TO BE ALIVE, where in a few verses he explains that we were all born to be alive and enjoy life and that he doesn't want to complicate his existence by following social standards that others follow, in the lyrics of the song although simple, it contained a message with a certain depth, a reflection that we should make the most of time and live life to the fullest. In an interview given to the French seminary Gala Patrick Hernandez stated, when I wake up in the morning I don't feel particularly worried about my future because I already know that I will earn between 800 and 1,500 Euros per day for writing and recording this song and explained that this amount can be even higher when it is used by a big brand or TV commercial, the song has been covered by numerous artists, of which Sabrina stands out Salerno, that singer of the musical theme BOYS BOYS BOYS, He followed exactly what the lyrics of his song say, he moved away from the stage and the mainstream media and leads a life without hustle and in a simple way.

[@chrisoakley5830]

This song came out of nowhere in 1979 and it was a HUGE hit.

[@mr.roaddogwade7107]

Some of the best dance mash ups ever to this great tune. 🕺🏻

[@shawnkautzman4879]

This song was a one hit wonder one of my favorite songs. Been a music collector since 1975 i know and have a lot of 60' music also.

[@patprescott1818]

Roller rink !!!! Love hearing this song to roller skating ya baby !!!!! My youth yet again !!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜✌

[@heyhey1956]

Lyrics We were born to be alive We were born to be alive Born, born to be alive (Born to be alive) You see, you were born Born, born (Born to be alive) People ask me why I never find a place to stop And settle down, down, down But I never wanted all those things People need to justify Their lives, lives, lives You see, you were born Born, born to be alive (Born to be alive) You see, you were born Born, born (born to be alive) It's good to be alive To be alive To be alive It's good to be alive To be alive To be alive It's good to be alive Time was on my side When I was running down the street It was so fine, fine, fine A suitcase and an old guitar And something new to occupy My mind, mind, mind You see, you were born, born Born to be alive (Born to be alive) You see, you were born, born, born (born to be alive) You see, you were born, born Born to be alive (Born to be alive) You see, you were born, born, born (born to be alive) You see you were born, born Born to be alive (Born to be alive) You see, you were born, born, born (Born to be alive) Born, born to be alive (Born to be alive) Yes, you were born, born, born (Born to be alive) Born Born to be alive

[@squarehead6c1]

Yep, a super great disco song. My dad had it one of his cassettes when we were out on roadtrips. Enjoyed it many times, and still do.

[@americangirl6029]

My parents had the 12” extended version of this song on vinyl. They played it every Friday. Lol, it officially meant the weekend was here.

[@footienz]

Absolute banger!!!!....he is still rockin it to this day

[@HobDobson]

This is one of the perfect bridges between disco and new wave, danceable but quirky, like "Funkytown".

[@maryguerra9933]

Back when Disco was alive, you can't compare to those other songs you named, those came later. Disco was hot, even here in San Antonio Texas (Military city). We met so many different people from all over i.e. New York, Philly, California, and we shared different styles of dancing with each other Awesome!!!!

[@todddepue681]

In 1979, Patrick Hernandez hired a young dancer named Madonna to tour with him.

[@kazwilson425]

No one can help themselves. You must get jiggy with it. The foot taps, the shoulders sway - and its begun. The groove thang takes you over.

[@brendasheehan2844]

Absolutely loved this song brings back so many great memories I remember my friend being on holidays in France and she actually bought this record back with her and was raving about it 😊😊😊

[@Agg1E91]

Wow. Hitting some edge cases here! I love it!

[@barbb721]

Forgot about this one! I was born in '70 and I have a love for disco. It takes me back to being a kid, dancing in my room.💃

[@janabraam7963]

You should have a DISCO DAY! I danced to this back in the day under a mirror ball. Nothing better to dance to.

[@willfromyadkinville]

you said quirky! such a perfect word! this is why i still to this day listen to bands that just make good music! but you have to have the ear!

[@Tiffonique]

They had so many good songs in the 70's. I was a kid back then but still enjoyed the versatility. Listen to "Couldn't Get It Right," by The Climax Blues Band and Peter Brown-"Dance With Me," A must! Blue Eyed Soul with very danceable beats!

[@gregv4741]

Two of my favorite songs of all time!

[@carlospagoaga321]

Patric came out with this song basically at the end of the Disco era and it was a huge mega song also Sylvester did a similar song a prior year You Make Me Feel another legendary mega hit which btw almost a decade later Jimmy Somerville And The Communards released an stunning cover of You Make Me Feel you guys definitely should dig into Jimmy Somerville work either with The Broski Beat or The Communards

[@michaelnolan1963]

A BIG ONE HIT WONDER! Was a great tune in its day. Dance tune Youth Memories

[@artillaryking9073]

Oh boy. All the memories. I was 7 years old when this came out. My parents still own the LP where this is on together with lots of other disco songs. This was my favorite. Great reaction. Love you guys.

[@reneleeper7296]

Great...now I will go to bed singing this song all night. Always been that song for me that once I hear it I can't stop the song in my head.

[@amandafaber9983]

This song was huge in the clubs back in the day! And I do believe it is a one hit wonder.

[@Zane1962]

Another one hit wonder you might like is Sniff 'N The Tears - Driver's Seat

[@jeannieswaite2569]

this was on the Vegas Vacation movies! Check out Poison, Every Rose has it's thorn!

[@MGMOZfan]

This brought back a memory of rollerskating back in the day, doing those backward crossovers as I went around the corners to this song! Love it!

[@XSphin14]

Patrick Hernandez is a one hit wonder, the song was recorded at Studio DES (Belgium), a,nd the final mix at Studio Katy(Ohain, Belgium). The original song was "rock" (Hernandez was a member of Paris Palace Hotel group) and he doesn't love disco music ^^ The idea of this sound was from Jean Vanloo & Jean-Claude Pellerin (Elver Records).

[@OmoklmOmoklmOmoklm]

Famous when disco comes from France singer’s ( Patrick Hernandez ; Cerrone or Sheila and B dévotion ) and Italian artist …At this Period Patrick passed a audition near Madonna when she lives in France !!!

[@joankisloski6972]

With a few drinks & a dance floor.... FUN song.

[@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq]

Old disco favorite i was 16 when this was a hit brings back alot of good memories

[@alexchristensen5426]

A staple song in the roller rinks. Many memories from my youth.........

[@postalbabe7152]

OMG!! 6th grade Saturday night dance vibes!! Wow! You dug deep! Yes, another 70s one hit wonder.

[@benjaminede6196]

I only heard this song about a year ago and I instantly loved it! It’s just got a brilliant rhythm that makes me want to move my 49 year old body around and boogie(or something like that 🤦‍♂️🤣😂)

[@richardholguin2564]

Welcome aboard! I remember that this song was popular when I graduated in 1979.

[@wendyb5528]

Not that I want to age myself but,,,this song was big in the early 80's and when we would be out at the clubs they would play it and the dance floor was packed!! Thank you for doing this reaction. They used it in Vegas Vacation as they were driving down the strip. Perfect for this song.

[@stephenulmer3781]

Fun Disco song from my last year of Elementary school(1979) Great reaction 😀

[@Chardonneh]

Oh ya! Me on the disco dance floor, throwing my arms all over the place. Disco should make a come back.

[@annemarie3140]

This was very popular in the late 70's, I was about 12 yrs old. So danceable!

[@jennypenny]

I freakin love this song! Reminds me of clubbing in LA in the late 90’s. So fun

[@jennypenny]

@Mel Goodrose love it!

[@theodoreritola7641]

One of the biggest songs from 1979 And there was a lot of great music from 79 Maybe the biggest year EVER For the music industry

[@Renkk17]

One of my Favorite 70's Disco Songs! Next check out (ABBA - Does your Mother Know - Gimme Gimme Gimme) Remember if the old video s are weird, Just close your eyes and listen to the Great Music....Can you dance to it, or get lost in it)

[@cndngranma8436]

This song would fill the dance floor in clubs n bars!!

[@sharonironman4547]

This is the first disco song i listened too and love my child hood memories roller skating to this at the roll rink to this.

[@deanwommack5663]

I absolutely adore you! Stumbled across your channel about a year ago and can’t stop watching the 80s reactions. I turned 10 in 1980 and lived all of this, so many memories. It makes me so happy to see people still jamming this kind of music! We didn’t know how good we had it! Love you guys and please keep it up! Always put a smile on my face.

[@bluebear1985]

This may seem a bit random, but I once came across a video where they were playing the longer dance mix of this, and it looks like it was from the 1979 World Disco Dancing Championship (apparently that was a thing at one time). The video I've seen has several dancers busting a move down the line, each of them representing a different country. One of the dancers was Downtown Julie Brown, who would ultimately win the competition that year. She would eventually end up being a well-known personality on MTV in the late 80s and early 90s.