THIS WAS SO GOOD!!..| FIRST TIME HEARING Johnny Rivers - Poor side Of Town REACTION

[@davidgarren2287]

Check out the history of this guy. He is responsible for a lot of rock history

[@kathybursey512]

I have loved all his songs, Mountain of Love is great!

[@deboraharmstrong252]

Johnny Rivers, never sang a bad song. He was and is one of my favorite singers.

[@stevetanner3019]

Johnny Rivers had a come back hit that was really good in 1977 called “Slow Dancin’, Swayin’ To The Music”. I’m sure you’d love it

[@hannejeppesen1809]

One of my favorites.

[@johnparker8588]

His voice is much better in Slow Dancing. It will melt your heart girl!

[@deniseg812]

May I have this grind?

[@melroze]

Gotta give major props to the backup singers, they nailed it.

[@RobertSmith-f3v]

Those singers are Darlene Love, Jean King, and Fanita James - The Blossoms; may very well be the best back-up singers of all time. Beautiful. They backed up many singers in the '60's including many Johnny Rivers, Elvis, and Tom Jones. Darlene Love her own big hits as well some produced by Phil Spector.

[@b42baritone]

@@RobertSmith-f3v Darlene is also inducted into the RRHOF. Johnny Rivers should also be inducted into the RRHOF.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

​@RobertSmith-f3v thanks for that! Darlene Love, oddly enough , sings my favorite Christmas song ...

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

And the sound engineers ... man they bring out the sustain on those girls

[@BethHutter]

Summer Rain is my absolute favorite Johnny Rivers song. Mountain of Love, Memphis, Baby I Need Your Lovin, and of course, Secret Agent Man.

[@davidward3122]

All great ones. Melissa Ward here.

[@jessicabelle2011]

Mountain of Love!!

[@martinobartoli6100]

Gotta agree, Summer Rain… great song😉

[@michaels.5878]

Summer Rain....YES!

[@easysoul48able]

Summer Rain!

[@TristanandIsolt]

I think you way underrate his voice.He had so many great songs. This might have been his best.

[@chriso6719]

If you want more Johnny Rivers, try Secret Agent Man. The song was used in the 60's tv show Secret Agent.

[@johnharkness7114]

Great suggestion. By the way, the show originally aired in the UK as 'Danger Man', but the song basically renamed the series in the US version

[@paulpeterson4216]

@@johnharkness7114 Also, it was almost always heard by the listeners as "Secret Asian Man."

[@loris2659]

I'll have to check his out. I'm only familiar with the Bruce Willis version

[@cheryljackson5659]

@Chris O: THANK YOU!!! I was trying to remember the name of that one when I saw Johnny Rivers!

[@Blasserman]

Secret Agent Man is the only song I remember from Johnny Rivers.

[@markkassuba8134]

Johnny is crazy good

[@firebird7479]

His 1972 hit, "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" is excellent.

[@sjw5797]

Rock my pneumonia!

[@sheripetrey1882]

Firebird I think you're thinking of Johnny Winters?

[@sheripetrey1882]

I could be wrong, I've been wrong before, but I think this was more of a rock song, please help me people?

[@MsKrystal57]

You're right! Rockin' Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu - Piano, clapping, cowbell - they would love it!

[@t.j.payeur5331]

@@sheripetrey1882 No, it's a Johnny Rivers tune alright, great barroom honkytonk piano..and the other man's name is Johnny Winter..no S..a fantastic blues guitarist. Jonathan Winters was a fantastic comedian...

[@sandraatkins2539]

I haven't heard Johnny in at least 40 years, probably longer. He was one of my school girl crushes. Welcome back inlife Johnny. . Beautiful couple thank you for taking me was way waaaaaay back.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sandraatkins2539]

Same here.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@edallen3662]

Need to do Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers

[@creinicke1000]

Oh YES!!! Super agent man.. I recall it being just plane fun.

[@johnpgravallese3]

My best friend used to think the song was called “Secret Asian Man”! 😂 Great song.

[@creinicke1000]

@@johnpgravallese3 lololol... The liberal rules police would be after anyone who did that version.. but I think it would be hilarious. Who would play the Asian in the video? Someone very cool and cute with a great smile.

[@lennyknight9472]

Beautiful song, The Blossoms on background,.

[@foreveralone11w]

My dad’s absolute favorite song. Just played this for him in the hospital and brought a huge smile to his face ❤️

[@tamaraandrew2507]

Will keep positive thoughts for a quick recovery for your Dad.

[@guaranteedwinnersclub]

Just enjoy and kiss that man.

[@Darmesis]

Bless both of ya! 👍😃

[@desireestevens]

❤️

[@jbarton8508]

Your dad has great taste in music --but I know he already knows that! Pulling for him to heal and be happy!

[@oldmcdonald3376]

you can't judge rivers by this one song. he was and is a great singer

[@breckrichardson390]

"Baby I Need Your Lovin'" is my favorite Johnny Rivers song.

[@oldermusiclover]

I like his version of Bob Dylan's Positively 4th Street

[@MrGG1959]

Johnny Rivers is one of my favourite singers of all time, as well as a great guitar player.

[@tedyellacatbabb5718]

Johnny Rivers had a lot of good songs: Cripple Creek, Memphis Tennessee, Rockin Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu. It’s a rabbit hole.

[@TheGreatGig73]

Summer Rain!

[@naudianeels1328]

Slow dancing. ♥️♥️♥️

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Secret Agent Man Theme song

[@deanna777]

I can listen to Cripple Creek on loop. I can't find any reference to him recording it though.

[@naudianeels1328]

I always thought that it was Secret Asian man!!! Lol 😂🤣😂

[@donaldleider7382]

Johnny Rivers has a ton of hits where you can hear the full range of his vocals, Summer Rain, Memphis, Slow Dancing, Seventh Son, Secret Agent Man and many more! He deserves a listen.

[@herbyragan7801]

When I saw Johnny Rivers I thought this was going to be “Secret Agent Man”. That was his biggest hit. But this was great.

[@paulpeterson4216]

You mean "Secret Asian Man?" ;-)

[@jamesframpton8120]

Poor side of town was his biggest going to No.1, sept, 1966, his only No.1 but what a ripper of a song.

[@dianemiller8969]

Love Johnny Rivers. I was so young when this no #1 hit song came on the radio. "Poor Side Of Town" is my all time fav. song of his!

[@craigoxford5611]

Poor Side Of Town by Johnny Rivers charted September 17, 1966 and it was his biggest hits and Johnny Rivers had a total of 32 singles his singles was between 1964 to 1977

[@donaldkennedy9573]

He is still playing concerts.

[@protamine4]

He should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@joannevincent2035]

There is only one...Johnny Rivers. He will capture you and never let you go!

[@ruthcrawford3015]

This is just a GREAT SONG, music and lyrics, ,,,,and done so well by Johnny Rivers. TIMELESS!!

[@jgriffin282]

Mountain Of Love. Johnny Rivers had many hit songs. Underrated.

[@littleogeechee223]

Secret Agent Man, Mountain of Love, and Rockin’ Pneumonia, and the Boogie Woogie Flu..Oh, and Memphis Tennessee! All great songs by Johnny Rivers.. please check out some Jesse Winchester, too, Nothing But A Breeze..

[@TracyfromNC]

J will love the piano in Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Blues!

[@quinny6920]

YEESSS ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!

[@tjtampa214]

Oh yeah, good list right there.

[@user-vg3yc6gk5f]

Well, Memphis Tennessee was not by Johnny rivers, it's a Chuck Berry song that he did a great version of. But Chuck Berry's original version is also amazing

[@charliedavis9996]

Johnny Rivers - "Slow Dancing" is a must!!!

[@jessediaz1293]

If you want some more Johnny Rivers… His best songs are “Slow Dancing Swaying to the Music” and “Summer Rain” He is so underrated, needs more love and appreciation.

[@breckrichardson390]

"Baby I Need Your Lovin'" is my favorite Johnny Rivers song. The second record I ever bought was Johnny Rivers' "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu."

[@joelliebler5690]

One of my favorites especially singing along with!

[@waynecox3958]

Don’t forget SECRET AGENT MAN

[@pamelabryer9744]

Secret Agent Man❤

[@terineedham7967]

I was just going to say that lol Slow Dancin and Summer Rain are beautiful songs

[@sheilalopez3983]

Johnny rivers had a lot of amazing hits. Tracks of my tears is amazing.

[@edjasper92]

Secret Agent Man and Baby I Need your Lovin, were great Johnny Rivers songs.

[@AltheaHorne-q8n]

I was 16 years old when I first heard this song. I fell in love with this song. I use to listen to the white radio station. I always like the tune sound and that song. It's still a beautiful song at 74 I still like it. I have the cD.

[@francinetackley4217]

Those early eras of music didn't use all those gadgets to enhance singers voices they were pure vocalists and musicians

[@williambarrett3223]

One of my favorite musical artist when was a child growing up the sixties

[@jocylynnhouy3994]

Big Crush on Johnny. This is my favorite song of his.

[@Zane1962]

Johnny Rivers - (Slow Dancin') Swaying to the Music

[@gulfwarvet62les62]

his vocals seriously he's one hell of a powerhouse backed by the blossoms

[@janster3000]

Love Johnny Rivers. He had multiple hits. Please do more. Thanks.

[@scottwitt4104]

60s coolness is Johnny Rivers. Many others by him. Summer Rain, Memphis Tennessee

[@chrisinfiesto835]

“Summer Rain” 💯🔥🤙🏽😎

[@markscutti9682]

Johnny Rivers is great!!!! Nuff said

[@scapito]

This is a new one for me. Loved it! Something about his pronunciation/phrasing of words has me very intrigued.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Love Johnny! Poor side of town!!!❤❤❤❤

[@steviemccormick3762]

Johnny Rivers is the real deal. Just a man and his guitar. Slow dancing !!

[@joannerichards1750]

Johnny Rivers is a vocal virtuoso!!

[@thelawofficesofdeweycheatu7166]

Other songs with the same sort of story is Billy Joe Royal's Down In The Boondocks and The 4 Seasons RagDoll and Dawn.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

I like a song by Billy Joe Royal called “Burned Like a Rocket”.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

They are not the same thing

[@JANETTE74576]

Johnny Rivers has such an amazing voice.

[@steveullrich7737]

So many 60's songs for you to hear. A few off the top of my mind are: "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" by the Four Seasons, "Groovin" by the Young Rascals, "Tell Her No" by the Zombies, "Go Now" by Moody Blues, "Because" by Dave Clark Five, "I've Got To Get A Message To You" by the Bee Gees, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by the Animals, "Daydreamer Believer" by the Monkeys, "The Air that I Breathe" by the Hollies and "Can't Find My Home" by Cream. Any Beatles song from their early albums. This is an eclectic group but the 60s had many styles from pop to harder rock as the decade progressed.

[@sundayze]

Another staple of the 60s Hang On Sloopy the McCoys if I remember right. Wasn't Bread and the Association 60's too?

[@cynthiableam8926]

Paul Revere and the Raiders.

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@sundayze Bread was the 1970's, mostly the first half.

[@9drtr]

"Can't Find My Way Home" was by Blind Faith. It's a must listen, though. As are several songs by Cream.

[@steveullrich7737]

@@9drtr Thanks for that correction! As you mentioned Cream had lots of great songs. I didn't mention them as they were more progressive than the early 60s sound and it seemed to me that Amber was looking for a more early 60s or 50s pop/rock vibe. Anyway I'm sure at some point they'll be listening to Cream and Blind Faith.

[@scottchapin2323]

Johnny Rivers had a lot of great songs

[@Coowallsky]

Johnny Rivers' greatest talent was finding promising acts and producing their records. There are many people that owe a debt to Johnny Rivers for their success.

[@jamesdrynan]

Right on. His label signed The Fifth Dimension and he helped Jimmy Webb's early success.

[@jerrywallace9656]

I always loved Johnny Rivers voice. So mellow and soothing.

[@joshuacaldwell5270]

Johnny Rivers' Seventh Son is a jam!! 😎😎

[@kateritter5765]

Been FOREVER since I've heard 7th Son

[@wandanelson4096]

Love Johnny Rivers!

[@R.POWELL]

Man, haven't heard this in a LONG time !!!

[@heentlasaa9974]

Yes, Johnny Rivers had a bunch of hits, I have his "Anthology" Lp and its a double Cassette. I like his "Realization" Lp its a Purple Lp. "Look to your Soul; The way we live, Summer Rain, A whiter shade of Pale & going back to Big Sur." were off that Lp. Engineers and vocalists liked to put their Microphones through a 12AX7A Tube Pre-Amp & Reverb, Mic their Amps Plus Plug Direct to the Mixer then to Analog Tape Reel to Reel Recorders. Audio Engineers and Musicians prefer Analog to Vinyl recordings as they create Hot Mixs!

[@blackprix]

Absolutely love this song, and how about the lyrics and being able to understand what the singer is saying! Makes it a whole lot better

[@PersonaGamer85]

This is my favorite for a reason. My dad was in a band. He was the drummer. He didn't sing anything. And this was the first song he sang every weekend I would go watch him. He passed away a couple years ago from colon cancer. I love this song because I can just think of him singing this. Much Love! Thanks.

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

Johnny Rivers is amazing! So many great songs I'm not even sure what to recommend for you next. Interestingly, I actually share a birthday with Johnny Rivers: November 7th (though I was born in 1975 while he was in 1942). I think this time I'm going to recommend "Seventh Son." It's one of my favorite by Johnny Rivers and has such a different sound from this one that it will be a different experience for you. I think you'll really like that one; so much fun!

[@Dreyno]

Only the very best people are born on Nov 7th.

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

@@Dreyno So I'm one of the best? Thank you!

[@Dreyno]

@@AnimeOtakuDrew We’re like the Avengers or some sh1t. An exclusive club.

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

@@Dreyno The N7s!

[@annabogart6689]

my moms birthday too. she was in 1936

[@fscottgray9784]

Love me some Johnny Rivers.

[@jimbrown868]

Gotta do "Secret Agent Man," or "Memphis." They're kickers.

[@DavidBrianPaley]

I think these two would really like the story of "Memphis".

[@anytimejammin-eva]

I love the Whiskey AGo-Go live Album. Wish I could've been there!

[@lindawardell4886]

Love Johnny Rivers !!!

[@cmstand]

Johnny is from my hometown of Baton Rouge. For a more uptempo song check out Mountain of Love. By the way this performance was from Dick Clark’s very popular show American Bandstand. You knew you made it when you were invited to be on his show.

[@itsmedino]

Parked my 18 wheeler at COSTCO Baton Rouge right now.

[@trevors.5998]

Seven Hunnid is such an underrated KZbinr

[@Lab-Rat]

“Slow Dancing swaying to the music” and “Baby I Need Your Lovin” from Johnny Rivers is a must react

[@mrwhite2628]

Great song! Johnny Rivers had one of the most soothing voices of all time.

[@ritamcdonald4227]

Back then more innocent of a time easier to forgive, he loved her and was just glad to have her back !🤗

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

Slow Dancin', Swayin' to the Music is one of the best love songs ever written.

[@stevenlaboe3585]

Amber, you're gonna LOVE hearing Johnny Rivers 'Slow Dancin Swaying to the Music' a huge hit in the late 70's. Give it a shot. 🙂

[@georgebuckheit1261]

Love Johnny Rivers.....seen him at Ocean City MD, years ago, was with my 8 year old daughter, loved him then, love him now, my daughter is now 38 years old and every time we hear his song, she just smiles and says hey, remember Dad!!! Oh by the way, why oh why, isn't Johnny in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

[@randymemphis]

Johnny Rivers! Awesome!

[@markjlew]

Rockabilly in it's finest. Johnny Rivers is one of my favorite artist from my youth. Thank you for this.

[@ColinStuart]

Johnny was a contender! Memphis, Seventh Son, Secret Agent Msn, his list goes on!

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

Johnny Rivers' iconic classics: "Memphis" and "Mountain Of Love" (both were monster hits in the early to mid 60s) Little known fact: Johnny Rivers was the opening act for the "Whisky A Go Go" when it debuted in Los Angeles: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky_a_Go_Go

[@warbaby5490]

Didn't he own it?

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

@@warbaby5490 I'd heard that too. But when I researched it, I could find no corroboration.

[@brianherrington7226]

Summer Rain is another must. Johnny’s voice is all his own and virtually impossible to imitate.

[@tud1366]

DION, began career in the 1050's with the Belmonts, before going solo in the 1960"s - "Teenager in Love", "I Wonder Why", "The Wonder", and "Runaround Sue". Just to name a few.

[@jackies5481]

Mellow Yellow was Donovan, wasn't it? I loved Runaround Sue, though!

[@tud1366]

@@jackies5481 You are correct.

[@ToddSauve]

Wow! That must be the longest career ever! 😜

[@kathyw2355]

SECRET AGENT MAN!!!! ❤️❤️ You MUST listen to it you won't be disappointed I promise 😁😁😁

[@joelliebler5690]

More like mid ‘60’s and seventies with so many great tunes!

[@oldschool72]

I still have my 45 vinyl record I ran right out and bought in 1966 when I heard this song over the radio. He had many great songs. He turned 78 this year.

[@delorespetree3243]

This song was well played back in the day love this era

[@harpergras]

This has always been my favorite song by Johnny, but all of his songs are outstanding.

[@Mike-rk8px]

Johnny Rivers had lots of hits in the 60’s and 70’s. He never stopped recording or playing live. I saw him in 2013 and his voice sounds exactly the same as it did in the 60’s. He was never a smoker or had a drug problem like a lot of performers, so his voice help up perfectly. There are lots of videos of him performing live at different shows on KZbin and it will blow you away.

[@timmellin2815]

The re mix is really cool.....for the separation of parts. The instrumental backing and the girls' choral background is very fine on this song. It really stands out if you ever get a chance to hear the re-mix.

[@edwardlipson3003]

I just turned 63 years old I grew up with the best music ever started off with Motown love the Four Tops then got into 60s pop then '60s Rock so much good music from that time 50 60 70s nothing but great music

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Poor Johnny......he had to fight the British invasion, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones & others. Always loved his voice !!❤😎👌

[@allencarlson6128]

He does a great cover of "Tracks of my Tears" . My then infant daughter LOVED hearing that song over and over. :)

[@brucehelppie6119]

yes indeed...

[@jimbosvidbits6166]

I grew up in that era of late 50's thru the 60's & into the 70's. Johnny Rivers Rocks & is still touring around playing venues.

[@geoffryhergenrader2947]

Thanks for going back to the 60's. More 60's fire: Del Shannon's "Runaway"; Sam and Dave's "Soul Man", The Supremes "Stop In The Name Of Love". There were many more great artists in that decade.

[@buddy3886]

you're a 100% right

[@rosemary702001]

Johnny Rivers had a lot of hit records because he was unique among his contemporaries. My favorites of his Memphis and Baby I Need Your Lovin’.

[@michaeldean846]

He has some great songs. Secret Agent Man, Slow Dance…Swaying to the Music, Baby I Need Your Loving

[@ltodd79]

Always been Johnny Rivers fan. You can always recognize his songs.

[@donnaguy9057]

Johnny's sooo good. He did some fabulous covers of Motown songs. If I hear a Johnny Rivers song when I'm station hopping in my car, I will stop & listen. So many good ones! This was his only #1 song. He was also a mover & shaker. He started his own label & signed on The 5th Dimension & was credited in giving Jimmy Webb his big break (thank you Johnny, for that!)

[@cindybeck5643]

Oh my gosh, I still have this album! I wore it out! I love it to this day! You should also hear The Tracks of my Tears!!

[@rgonzalez1481]

Love this one! Johnny Rivers belongs in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!

[@carriechilders4416]

This was a good one. Another Johnny that you may like is Johnny Horton. Most of the songs I know by him are a lesson in history. "North to Alaska", "Battle of New Orleans", "Sink the Bismarck", and "Whispering Pines" are some of them. I recently heard The Electrified Donkey by him which was one I never heard of, but was a pretty good one.

[@BlazinRiver1]

Memphis is another good one.

[@johnnyhawkins43]

Now you're talking my kind of stuff I am such a big fan I have been to his grave in La. the state and it wesnt for him I probably wouldn't even like signing and songs !

[@Maine_Coast]

Love Johnny Horton! RIP. He was gone to soon.

[@mikehutchings1567]

you got your john's mixed up...that was Johnny Horton....but this Johnny will hunt

[@carriechilders4416]

@@mikehutchings1567 nope, not mixed up. I was listing off Johnny Horton songs after saying they may like Johnny Horton also.

[@ChefDuane]

I'm 65. So happy to see young folks can hear and appreciate the songs of the 60's and 70' and realize and understand what we mean when we say it was the golden age of music. Makes me feel that there is still hope for this world.

[@margaretnicol3423]

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Gene Pitney yet. ''24 Hours From Tulsa''? ''Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart''?

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

#MargaretNicol: God bless you for mentioning The Rockville Rocket himself, Gene Pitney! I wish they would do a reaction video of your pick AND "Last Exit to Brooklyn"...

[@ChuckHackney]

The strings and backing vocals add so much to Johnny's great, great vocals. He's a great looking guy as well. Sigh.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@panamericachicago]

His "Tone" is everything... It's that way with a lot of singers. You can relate to what he's singing because his tone makes it palatable...

[@jeanie4176]

I love that song so much. The undercurrent of this song is how much he loves her. That’s what make it so moving.

[@lonnielongino798]

I saw Johnny Rivers live back in the early 2000s at a Holiday oldies concert in Asheville NC called "The Jingle bell Hop". He puts on a great live show and was still touring up until the pandemic, hoping he returns to touring now.

[@lesliecermak6473]

I appreciate that your giving so many of the artists from the '50s and '60s a listen!

[@mariebishop7357]

I'm so glad you reacted to Johnny Rivers! Any song by him is great, but Memphis Tennessee is golden!

[@richieLuvz]

"Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu", "Mountain of Love", "Secret Agent Man", "Summer Rain", all great songs by Johnny Rivers.😀