🎵 Three Dog Night: An Old Fashioned Love Song REACTION

[@jamielandis4308]

Three Dog Night is one of those groups that will always make you smile. They never pull that bad feel crap. You just have to sing along!

[@HudsonValleyVHS]

IDK "Easy to be Hard" may be one of the saddest songs ever written.

[@MrLuvgarden]

I call it soft rock , but man they were so good ! 👍🏽

[@alanstrom2221]

The Drumming is superb on this track.

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, you'll love their "Shambala" and "Black & White" !!!! Three lead singers in this 70s hit machine! edit-- Chuck Negron on lead vocal, the one with the mustache.

[@Brandon-sw5ob]

Black and white is a great song

[@batmanforpresident9655]

Chuck Negron is one of the best singers in rock history, grossly underrated and overlooked.

[@TheHeatherjane]

I love Shambala, always makes me smile!

[@Brandon-sw5ob]

@@TheHeatherjane agreed seeing them live is everything though to their playful nature how talented they are good stuff peace and love my friend have a wonderful day

[@scottchapin2323]

until the end when I think Danny Hutton takes over

[@toyferBritney]

Watching the live vid of this song is a kick

[@curtismarsh4051]

Two huge blessings to this band, meeting Hoyt Axton who wrote Joy to the World, and Never been to Spain. The second having Paul Williams let them record this timeless gem.

[@shellzmoe8966]

Hoyt Axton the actor? That’s awesome, I never knew that!! I loved him as a kid. I knew him as an actor and never realized he was a musician. Wow what a naive kid I was!

[@cindyp1033]

Paul Williams also wrote Out in the Country. Beautiful

[@blodgettshouseofinsanity]

@@shellzmoe8966 oh yes! he wrote songs covered by the Carpenters, Bowie, even Elvis! I consider his masterpiece, The Rainbow Connection”, from the Muppet Movie. He worked with Jim Henson on a couple projects. He also wrote the music and starred in the film, Phantom of the Paradise, and a few years ago even collaborated with Daft Punk! He’s a real renaissance man. My favorite singer songwriter.

[@firedoc5]

One of their greatest songs. I don't think they have a bad song. Others have already mentioned many of their songs, but one to do if you hadn't already is "Never Been to Spain".

[@paulmohr319]

This song was written by a man named Paul Williams. He is an actor and singer songwriter. He had a role in the Battle for the Planet of the Apes. Played an Orangutan. He also was in Smokey and the Bandit. Little fellow. I have always loved this song. Great reaction as always.

[@qhl5579]

So true!!

[@lisarainbow9703]

He also wrote , "Evergreen" that Barbara Streisand had the huge hit with....

[@renaerolley5670]

Paul Williams wrote the music for "Bugsy Malone" as well as sang a lot of the songs.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

He wrote a beautiful song for the TV movie "boy in the plastic bubble" which starred a young John Travolta.

[@Roikat]

Also on Star Trek Voyager, he played the leader of a planet that had never invented music. Hilarious cameo that was appreciated only by people who remembered his appearance. Plus, everyone on the planet was short.

[@johndalley1288]

I saw them 4 times between 1972 and 1975. They was HUGE back then, they could do no wrong. It wasn't a big hit for them,, but my favorite song of theirs is Celebrate.

[@qhl5579]

Salivate??!!

[@anthonyneal7938]

I saw them too. My favorite song was celebrate also. They had a few good ones though!

[@karenandersen9385]

Props

[@blackberrycobbler4me]

what about joy to the world ?

[@alanstrom2221]

I'm fairly sure this was HIT in Australia. We loved them. They had a few HIT songs in OZ.

[@Skeeter123]

Their live version of "Eli's Comin" is a must watch!!!

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Yes!

[@dianawhite637]

Yes, it was so good!

[@batmanforpresident9655]

"Shambala", "Easy To Be Hard", "Celebrate", "The Show Must Go on", "Never Been To Spain", "One", "Black And White", "The Family Of Man", "Heaven Is In Your Mind", "Let Me Serenade You" and "Out In The Country" are among their best songs. Fun facts: Three Dog Night was the most successful music act on the Billboard Charts from 1969-1974. This song was written by Paul Williams, who also wrote: "Rainy Days And Mondays", "You And Me Against The World", ""Evergreen" and many other great hits.

[@stephenhuber1219]

That great sound comes from 3 amazing lead singers Chuck, Cory, and Danny

[@BobSoltis1]

Floyd Sneed was the drummer for this group. He was from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Floyd's older sister's husband - Tommy Chong - bought him a drum set and Floyd became his band's drummer. Tommy and Maxine's daughter - Rae Dawn Chong - became a pretty well known actress. Tommy's band was called the Calgary Shades (Tommy played guitar) and they moved to Vancouver BC hoping to get a break in the music industry. Bobby Taylor joined the revamped band and they became Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers. While opening for Ike and Tina Turner - Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard of The Supremes heard them and helped them get signed to Motown records where they had a Top 40 hit song written by Tommy Chong called "Does Your Mama Know About Me?" While touring in Chicago - a family group called The Jackson Five opened for them and Bobby Taylor brought them to Motown where they were signed to a record deal. Bobby produced their first two albums and unfortunately - due to promotional purposes - when they went to California Diana Ross was given the credit for "discovering" them. Tommy met a draft dodger from the US in back in Vancouver called Cheech Marin and they created the comedy Duo Cheech and Chong. Floyd went down to LA and was playing in a bar band when Chuck Negron and Tommy Hutton heard him playing and asked him to join a band they were forming which became Three Dog Night. Ain't it funny how things turn out?

[@mrsouthjersey4956]

I really enjoyed reading those tidbits of history. Thanks

[@jimipalmer5041]

Out In The Country is my favorite 3 Dog Night song although any of their songs are worth A listen. They covered some of the great writer's songs, like Laura Nyro and Hoyt Axton, so their library is very strong.🎶✌💖

[@leehanson1416]

And Harry Nilsson, and Randy Newman, and John Hiatt.

[@bradhuckins1637]

This song was written by Paul Williams. It was first pitched to Karen and Richard Carpenter. They rejected the song and Paul pitched it to Three Dog Night. And, of course, the rest is history.

[@robertfindley921]

All three sing lead at times. They harmonize, something rare today. Near the end the guy singing backup is imitating a carnival barker. Shambala is probably my favorite of theirs.

[@DK-co2bg]

I know all these songs growing up in the 60's and 70's. This is just the tip of the iceberg. You guys are beautiful. Thanks for appreciating all kinds of sounds. I do...

[@stephenhuber1219]

This is another Paul Williams masterpiece with Chuck Negron ( The man with the mustache) on lead

[@ronlewis8601]

Paul Williams was a beast.....I'll never forget him crossing over into television as his portrayal of Dr. Loveless in the Wild Wild West television movie (1979)🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@darrenadelman770]

A Three Dog Night is a night so cold you need 3 dogs to keep you warm, always loved the origin of their name. great band

[@qhl5579]

I believe it is an Inuit, or Alaskan phrase, agreed, 3 Dog Nigbt

[@tatushhimekuro]

I live further south....I have a 3 cat night, lol. love Three Dog Night

[@bryanforis1839]

Great music there such a big band one hit after lots songs all hits

[@jimarmstrong5820]

This was a huge hit. Even my Dad liked it.

[@trep8387]

Boy you age yourself when you can remember singing these songs on radio when they came out ..life befor the internet !

[@loristone9242]

Witnessing how your musical appreciation has developed over time is so great. I loved this reaction. It made me wonder: Do y'all have a "song"? Like, they're playing "our song" kind of thing?

[@bethepperson5363]

They have such true harmony. Just like the Eagles did, both bands made being a teenager then awesome!

[@vickieray]

My very first concert in 1973!! They have a long list of hits ❤🔥🎸🎶 “One” “Liar” “Out In The Country” “Try a Little Tenderness” just to name a few ♥️ They had 3 vocalists all very capable of taking the lead 👏🏼

[@targetshootr]

They had a lot of hits back then. I think "Liar" is my favorite. Kind of a haunting vibe. We saw them at a festival in '72.

[@MrsAShoe]

One of the most underrated bands!...They were awesome!...R.I.P Cory Wells!...Gone 7 years already way to soon!

[@RJ-oy7cq]

Yep guys they have a great sound with 3 strong singers either taking turns singing lead or all in harmony and a cracking band backing them up.

[@michaelarrowood4315]

It's just a pop song about those old songs that we all listen to and hug our sweetie a little closer, because we know our love is just like that. Sometimes my girl and I will be listening to a song she's never heard before (guilty: my generation! - and she'll hear the lyrics and squeeze my hand :) ) Sweet song, sweet reaction.

[@stevetemple8826]

My Mother's favorite song. Brings back so many memories.

[@Grandview6613]

Written by Paul Williams. He also wrote “Rainy Days and Mondays.” ❤

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Someone in my family had this and other older classics in our big cabinet style turntable compartment stereo in the 70’s- Around first grade , I would listen to whatever I could get my hands on. This band, The Supremes, Charlie Rich “Behind Closed Doors” and others. I just liked the sound of the music,even at such a young age- 🤷🏻‍♀️ Then my older cousin gave me her records and a lot was disco, Elton John,Hank JR. and it went on as I aged and started buying my own records with allowance-I came out of the womb loving music- lol Always will- I can/will relate just about any song to a situation/ something regarding life..🙂✨✨

[@southernbella6535]

I almost never say this but there are a few live performances that really show their style , love this band but those videos will help you more understand the band. Keep rocking guys !

[@vincentschmitt7597]

One of the top bands of the 70s. They polished up many previously released songs by other artists. "One" is a prime example.

[@BobbyRagnar]

One of the hundreds of songs written by Paul Williams that few people realize are his. he performed it himself on the Muppet Show (he wrote a lot of music for the Muppets) and in a guest shot on The Odd Couple.

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

One of the biggest acts in the world at that time. Chuck Negron (moustache) sang most of the lead parts, and he can go from a whispering, tender delivery to a super-powered tenor with a great hard falsetto. Danny Hutton sang “Just a good ‘ole song” in the final jam. Cory Wells is the other lead, and sings Mama Told Me Not To Come. The band stuck together for many years but never wrote any of their own songs. They were great at taking existing songs that never succeeded, and making them huge.

[@scoobysnacks]

This band was popular during my Mother's time and she was head-over-heals in love with the guy that has the giant moustache. She listened to them so much that I fell in love with them myself. They had many hits that I like but my two personal favorites are The Family of Man and Pieces of April. BTW - their name comes from the eskimos practice of sleeping with their dogs for the body heat, or so i've been told. A three dog night was apparently an especially cold night.

[@donnakubiski5572]

This and "Eli's Coming" are my two favorite Three Dog Night songs. Two different vibes but two great songs.

[@blakethornsbrough1528]

My dad had 2 cassettes in his truck when I was a kid. We played this one out regularly.

[@qhl5579]

Yup, huge in the early 70s. Next song, gotta hear Black and White.

[@larryhalbrook6874]

Brad if you like Three Dog Night you will love the song "Out in the Country" from 1971. It has some good vocals and a "catchy" melody. It was a big hit back in the day. These guys are good.

[@BarrySowder]

Lex, ****the word that fits what you were looking for is "prosody".**** Prosody, in singing lyrics, has to do with how different segments of words, full words or string of words are emphasized or de-emphasized. Emphasis or de-emphasis can most often be created through varying pitch, length of sound, loudness of sound, quality of sound and/or pausing before or after the sound. I hope that helps!

[@danielkesselring9172]

They’re so great.. part of my childhood 👍🏻🌻

[@DavidWilkerson-q1t]

The one black guy in the group was the drummer, Floyd Sneed. Total beast.

[@homebrew2070]

Got to see them about five years ago. One of the best concerts ever. Listen to “Eli’s Coming.”

[@Rock_Snob]

Maybe 2 Dog Night… Chuck Negron who sang lead on most of their top songs hasn’t sang with them since 1985.

[@brianmoon1058]

@@Rock_Snob 1 Dog Night. Unfortunately Cory Wells died back in 2015

[@armchairgravy8224]

3DN back in the early '70s were monsters up there with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Masterful hitmakers. Did you notice the proto-disco percussion at the end? Simon and Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair" is my request. It's one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

[@bradleymillen4974]

As a Canadian of a certain age this is my teen years. A cold cold night is a 3 Dog Night just to keep warm.

[@dennish3032]

And Joy to the World is a gentle and great way to get psychedelic and a great song.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Always a class act. Everytime!!

[@ericredlefsen5554]

Chuck Negron sung that one, the dark haired guy with the mustache. He sung 80% of their hits.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

classic song!

[@kyleanspach3457]

The best birthday present I've ever received was tickets to Three Dog Night. So much great music. Good times.

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

Some songs (like this) never get old.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Danny Hutton is the lead singer on this song. Chuck Negron and Cory Wells are the back up vocals on this song.

[@jackcade68]

OMG! I remember this song on AM radio when I was like, three! Infectious to this day. Long forgotten songs are like a scent you haven't smelled in years, they bring so MUCH flooding back! Music is the best legacy of the human race. Peace and blessings to your FAMILY!!☯️

[@alanstrom2221]

The song was PUNCTUATED. I really love the 'false' ending and the restart.

[@MrCzarGuy1]

Fun fact, this song has been sampled numerous times in rap songs

[@jhood758]

One of my favorite band. Chuck, Danny and Cory as a young teenager. I thought Chuck Negron was soooo cute. “Out In the Country” was another of one favorites.

[@tonkatoy3636]

Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide

[@inexplicablyleft2729]

I haven't heard this one in so long that I had forgotten it exists, but I remember loving this song and I still do. Whichever part of the group was most responsible for their arrangements was a genius / were geniuses.

[@dannycasson1551]

Awesome group. Multiple lead vocalists. Excellent songwriting...

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..This song was HUGE when it came out..

[@gpxo11]

Another great song by Three Dog Night is the show Must go On (album version) went to number one in 1974..

[@bwilliams463]

Written by the legendary Paul Williams. My favoritebsong written and recorded by Paul is 'Where Do I Go From Here,' which I would love to see you do.

[@scottgorski7931]

This band was a HUGE hit machine in the 70's. In high school you couldn't listen to the radio without hearing something by them. Lex, the part of the song towards the end when the words are being pronounced differently is suppose to sound like a singed from the 1920's or 30's when they would sing through a standard cone megaphone.

[@xtrememarine169]

Should have watched the live version!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

They had so many great songs, they're just a fun band and so talented. They've got three guys that can handle lead vocals and just overall, the group is so incredible vocally. And of course they can be serious with songs like, One is the Loneliest number. Probably one of their greatest songs. But then they had party songs like Joy to the world that everybody knew and could sing along to anywhere at any time. But so many were just fine, mama told me not to go. On The Road to Shambala. It just goes on and on.

[@rick5440]

You gotta watch the live version of this one.

[@rondpert5167]

Pau Williams was a prolific song writer in the 60-70s. He also played Little Enos Burdette in "Smokey And The Bandit".

[@rinzouwilkerson7163]

The guy with the mustache sings lead in this song

[@AristicMan]

Vocalist Danny Hutton's girlfriend, actress June Fairchild (best known as the "Ajax Lady" from the Cheech and Chong movie Up In Smoke) suggested the name after reading a magazine article about Aboriginal Australians, in which it was explained that on cold nights they would customarily sleep while embracing a dingo, a native species of wild dog. On colder nights they would sleep with two dogs and, if the night were freezing, it was a "three dog night".

[@alanstrom2221]

I'm fairly sure this was HIT in Australia. We loved them. They had a few HIT songs in OZ

[@Basai7]

Lex you may be referring to annunciation...? The vocals are very clever and creative in how they punctuate and accentuate certain words and phrases for specific emotional and musical impact. Staccato also describes some aspects. The layering, delay, extension and overlap of vocal harmonies act in a similar manner to support the meaning of the lyrics, and the expressed emotional intent. It's all Good Music!

[@rockn24x7goog]

Pieces of April one my favorite songs, out of all their hits!

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

One of my favorites by Three Dog Night is another mellow tune, "Out In The Country." Great vibe.

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The Great Chuck Negron! No other voice like his!

[@cindyp1033]

Such a talented band ❤

[@kassandrariemersma7902]

Love these guys!!!

[@scottchapin2323]

Great band, great singers, they have many songs you would enjoy

[@chrisharris6206]

Lex and Brad , what about say take a ride , Out In The Country, by Three 🐶🐕, Dog Night , whata ya say. Definitely got to do Out In The Country.💯.

[@greg2976]

They are hilarious in their live concert videos! React to those if you haven't already! So underrated!!!!

[@RichardinNC1]

I loved Three Dog Night when young, between 11 and 14 I bought so many of their albums. So many great hits in that era.

[@donstand2195]

The live version cracks me up

[@vvnavarrewolfvv4218]

I remember watching them on DON KIRSCHNER ROCK CONCERT, doing this very song.

[@bigb6046]

These guys were in such a zone in the 70's , hit after hit.

[@roniboyd613]

Three lead singers, each with a different vibe, and together they were awesome! One of my all time fave groups❤ Saw them waaay back in the 70s, Aerosmith was the opening act😀

[@timbungarner3842]

Always liked 3 dog night, lot of good songs, seen them in Seattle, I believe the Singer was from Gray's Harbor

[@sixbladeknife44]

The live version kills, check it!

[@deanthomas8026]

7 years old when herd this 50 year old song in 1972.

[@romamazza5881]

I saw three dog night in concert!

[@alanmcclure9546]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO BRAD!!!!!!! Nice to see that Head Bobbin Sway, as you enjoy a classic. Usually just watching Lex as she is just so Cute and Nails it on the Tunes. Really should check out the Master Who Wrote this,, Paul Williams, as he was in the Tops of the 70's. Don't know if you ever saw movie Smokey and the Bandit, but Paul was the Little Guy in the blue suit who almost made the Audience Pee themselves Laughing in the Theaters when it came out, and also wrote Songs you have featured here on your channel by the Carpenters and many other artists, even Kermit the Frog Sang his songs.

[@ivansavoie3190]

The live version is good, especially the outro vocals.

[@buddybangs9445]

The live version of this song is an experience.

[@walrusjax]

You need to watch the live version (even if it is just by yourselves). Great Performance, you can tell this band had fun when they performed and it was infectious.

[@robertkaplan7001]

LEGEND!!!

[@Webrider357]

I bet I heard this 100 times at the city pool over a few summers. It was big pool side music. In our small town at least.

[@mikelsaltym2676]

One Is a must listen

[@mybrainhurts1856]

Love the live version of this!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jahera411]

I'm watching this like I've seen it before KZbin is showing it as unseen then I remembered I watched this live 😂

[@richarddexter7641]

The theme song for my Senior (HS) Prom. Yep, I'm old. LOL. Still a great song by an incredible group. Three lead singers, each of them great in their own right, but together, they made incomparable music through the early 70s.

[@WisdomDoctor]

Three Dog Night was derived from the middle-east reality that it got cold in the winter evenings and dogs were frequently invited into households to keep them warm and it would be declared a "three dog night" to keep them warm. I know, right? True story. Freaky name but great music!