Nu Shooz - 'I Can't Wait' Reaction! Synth, Funk, Groove! You Name It and It's All in This Track!

"I Can't Wait" is a song by the American synth-pop band Nu Shooz. It was released in 1986 as a single from their second album, "Poolside." The song became one of their most successful hits, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
It's a catchy and upbeat track that's often associated with the 1980s pop and dance music scene. The song features a blend of synth-pop and dance-pop elements, and its memorable chorus contributed to its popularity. "I Can't Wait" has been featured in various movies, TV shows, and commercials over the years, making it a recognizable and enduring part of 1980s music culture.

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[@kmjr2400]

Great song , the bass player Gary Fontaine, was a friend of mine , he Played with a few local bands in Portland . I had the honor of playing with him too. He just passed away less than two weeks ago. Gary RIP 🙏

[@thisisitreactions]

Sorry to hear about his passing. RIP

[@kmjr2400]

@@thisisitreactions 🙏💔

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

I was a metalhead when this came out and I still liked it. Didn't like most pop, but this was one of the exceptions.

[@marycrawley3293]

Same .

[@melhall17]

Point of No Return was another big hit for Nu Shooz

[@randychampion184]

Definitley!

[@ldybozz]

That was my favorite!!!

[@j6262m]

Oh snap I forgot about point of no return

[@xoxxobob61]

That is my Favorite by them !

[@CatherinePearl100]

That was a great song, but it was actually by Exposé, not Nu Shooz.

[@christinewaide5249]

This song is definitely not disco. It came out in the late 80’s. Disco was long gone by then. This was one of our songs to dance to in the bars. It’s awesome.

[@jacqueline4514]

STILL sounds great!!!! ❤

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

This song was all over MTV, such a great tune!

[@user-xx8zd3ws3o]

The singer sings jazz full time now

[@mikerichards67]

Another great husband wife band from Portland Oregon at the same time was Quarterflash. I’m sure you would enjoy Harden my Heart,great vocals and saxophone by Rindy Ross.

[@thisisitreactions]

We'll check it out!

[@FurandFeathers71]

Oh yes Seafood Mama back in the day. I have seen Quarterflash a couple of times thu the years. They don't perform as often, or anymore as that but what a treat! Give them a listen.

[@mikerichards67]

@@FurandFeathers71 Love that you remember them as Seafood Mama. They were so good.

[@wendyt7958]

I used to dance in the clubs to this. Still love it

[@Limp_1]

And now you use a walker.

[@wendyt7958]

far from it @@Limp_1

[@suecoombs6993]

Same!❤

[@Lisa44445]

One of my all-time favorite songs

[@randychampion184]

i am here for all these 80s music reactions. I like how you guys react....you give honest opinions which not a lot of reactors do in my experience. If u don't like something you say: and that's important! Love the analysis. Keep up the good work guys!

[@thisisitreactions]

Appreciate that

[@davidw7]

My only negative is to say the video is trash. It is the first time seeing it. I thought they would note the video was ahead of its time too.... but then I am a boomer, what do I know or think is good or not.

[@agoodday4pi]

Some sports arenas still play this…HUGE song in the 80s 😊

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

This was my jam 🔥🔥🔥

[@samc1513]

Really good song...definitely a banger back in the day. Still a banger!

[@Deidra74]

I love this song so much ❤

[@tonyaristide2582]

Jeez forgot about these guys .. shaking my groove thing to this back in the club in Wiesbaden 😂.

[@martinhamburg2301]

Gen H H Arnold highschool?

[@tonyaristide2582]

@@martinhamburg2301 Nope GI stationed at Camp Perry

[@gregoryh9048]

80's Freestyle

[@x19fan1]

Just imagine a big tall 6’5 Native American boy dancing his skinny a$$ of to this song in the day. That image is me… and I still dance to it today!

[@lindasalaki9404]

Funky beat 😎🎵🎶☮️

[@franticrage73]

I’d check out their song Point of No Return. Different kind of funky parts.

[@xoxxobob61]

"Point Of No Return" is just as "Funky" and a better Song IMO !

[@franticrage73]

@@xoxxobob61 Thank you! Prefer it, too.

[@Triggerhippie70]

Listen, I was 16 when this song came out living my best life back in the day! This song is still bad ass

[@johnpendergast2206]

KZbin I can't wait solid gold it's the live performance of the song must see will give you a new perspective

[@scotties.3414]

Point of No Return was also a huge follow-up hit for them and then they also had a hit ballad. I think it was called Should I Say Yes and it got radio play

[@Witch_titz]

Loved skating to this at the rink, good times!

[@susanmurray7654]

They were on MTV all tbe time...I'm suprised Olly didnt see video before

[@BrandonLittle85]

I Can’t Wait is mid 80s freestyle music

[@kevinanderson1096]

This was such an awesome jam back in the day. I wish I could rewind my Walkman! Lol

[@loumunga]

Point of No Return was another hit!

[@bossfan49]

Serious chair dancing! I love watching you guys get down.

[@princebuster93]

This was a massive hit in the UK, such a great 80s sound 💥💥🔥❤️

[@woodchucknation]

Point of no return was a big one too.

[@deejones8196]

Another of their songs that I like is "Should I Say Yes?" Check that one out. It wasn't as big of a hit as that one, but it did get radio airplay around '87-'88.

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Cool beans great music from a better time 😊

[@woodyheywood8792]

Man this one brought me back in time! Nicely done fellas!

[@fuzzylogics139]

Cool! I'm sure I must have heard this before. The INTRO for absolutely sure. I could have done with more of that intro sound throughout the song :))

[@ghosts231]

This song always reminds me of High School…It’s so good. Check out their other cool song “Point of No Return”

[@saintsataniko2116]

It's a catchy song but everything about it from the name of the "band", to the hook, to the repetition, screams novelty hit.

[@IzakTamu]

NAUGHTY BY NATURE SAMPLED THIS ON THEIR NINETY NAUGHTY THREE ALBUM - (THE ONLY ONE'S) TRACK.

[@flastatenole]

A skating rink classic. . .

[@sandgrownun66]

🎹One word. Fairlight.🎵

[@DavidHughes-ti7dx]

My favourite reaction of yours so far! Try looking fot the same song on BBC Top of the pops- looks a lot better -especially the cow bell

[@BrandonLittle85]

What made this song 🎵 a hit was the beat and most of all the chorus stutter synth line the uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh part

[@Another_User_Name_]

Like Oli, I heard the song a lot of times, but had no idea what these guys looked like. I thought they were black also. Solid song back in the day, but it got played out and it's just not hitting the spot for me like some of the other great 80's songs when I hear them today. Great review though.

[@maha77]

Check out their other big song *Point Of No Return* which you probably know, not to be confused with Expose's 'Point Of No Return' song, also from the 80's but entirely different song

[@OscarInAsia]

I remember this video being amazing back in the day. I look at it now and think.... I could easily do the video compositing work like this in Adobe After Effects (or even just Premiere) in a day or two. Of course in 1986 it would probably take weeks...

[@ellerootz6702]

Flashback...

[@gregoryh9048]

Freestyle

[@BronxisNr1]

Love Spyder D's version, I Can't Wait (To Rock The Mic).

[@BrandonLittle85]

Me 2 sounds incredible came out same year as Nu Shooz I Can’t Wait

[@MrRee-px1nz]

Definitely Timeless.

[@jerrycote659]

Definitely check out their hit “Point Of No Return” which I think is even better than this track which Is saying a lot because this song is 🔥

[@xoxxobob61]

YES! I agree "Point Of No Return" is a better Song !

[@bewleyberry]

Valerie was a babe😍

[@benjamindurand3891]

Classic

[@shelbytanner6394]

Not gonna lie, music video is weird but whatever 😂 I’m a lover of 80s music, 90s baby here!!

[@dahliagovan]

💚

[@user-bl7hk5ei9u]

Point of no return is another hit they had react to it please.

[@JohnBonhamisEverything]

This was huge in the British “discos” in ‘85- we used to dance our a$$es off and it separated the men from the boys! Y’all Please do Led Zeppelin “I Can’t Quit You Baby” Live at Royal Albert Hall 1970- I’m betting you’ll LOVE it!

[@docj72]

They might be considered a “two-hit wonder”, they had another moderately popular hit called “Point of No Return”…I’m not familiar with anything from them beyond that

[@Another_User_Name_]

Point of No Return is the better of the 2 in my opinion. I didn't know they sang that one too.

[@tresianyfb5865]

She remides I e pink 😊

[@pittsburghsux75]

React to KLF justified and ancient and 3am eternal

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

Yes! They definitely need some KLF in their life.

[@QwarkE1]

lol my ass had to do a flag routine this song circa 87 88

[@marylreddick]

Can you do supertramp

[@TheDivayenta]

Never heard this and I love it❤ Guys- how’s about some Paula Abdul- Straight Up; Cold Hearted ; Opposites Attract? ❤❤❤

[@bossfan49]

*Straight Up. *Cold Hearted (no "snake")

[@TheDivayenta]

@@bossfan49 thanks!

[@gregoryh9048]

Nail it to the wall was their other single

[@Another_User_Name_]

I'm pretty good with all those 80's club songs and that one I don't remember for some reason.

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

Stacey Lattisaw also had a song by the same name!!!

[@adancer3592]

#PDX

[@tbone2071]

Check out Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love

[@mikerichards67]

They all ready did it,a few months ago.

[@tbone2071]

@@mikerichards67 they should do it again! Lol

[@richardmtl]

One hit wonder

[@michaeltveten8458]

Y’all got me trippin”! Funny to hear y’all’s perspective, cuz to me, this is the “whitest” shit ever! 🤣

[@aspenward390]

This is the first time that I've heard this. It wasn't in my circle. Reminds me of ABBA, which I wasn't a fan.

[@raygreen4711]

The video was horrible.............