Three Dog Night - Joy To The World (REACTION) with my wife

[@ericanderson8886]

You'd like "Shambala", another happy one from Three Dog Night.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

On it's way 😊💚

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Huge #1 Song from 1971. 6 weeks at # 1.❤ it was the biggest record of the entire year 1971.

[@ToddSauve]

"Jeremiah was a bullfrog!" I knew that once you discovered Three Dog Night you would eventually find this song. We used to sing this in grade 7 music class at my elementary school when I was 12 years old back in 1970 when it first came out. Us kids loved it and yes, it was a unifying song! We all had a gas in music class! Our school principle would come into our music class and stand at the back of the classroom, where none of us would notice him, and he would just hum right along with us belting our lungs out for joy! What wonderful memories! His name was Mr. Sellinger and he was a great guy. He demanded we behave and learn our lessons but he loved to have fun, too, and had a good sense of humour. Ah, the good old days when music was great and people had their heads screwed on straight! 😎💖🎸💖💖💖

[@MichaelKelly-eg6jo]

Wow, we did the same in fifth grade back in 1970. I guess that's what the 'hippie' teachers used to do back then. So funny.

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

I loved this song as a child! ❤

[@angelskunk2206]

I was just a couple of years younger, only 3 in 1970, but I remember loving this song and singing along even at such a young age. That’s the power of good music. It brought all ages and generations together.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

That's beautiful 😍 Thank you for sharing 💚

[@toddmills2651]

I have the same story

[@racinnut77]

Written by the late, great Hoyt Axton.

[@wadehamlin]

Cool I did not know that.

[@stevesullivan8705]

Hoyt also wrote Never Been to Spain which was reacted to here.

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@stevesullivan8705 He also was the father (the failed inventor) in Gremlins ... who bought Gizmo.

[@odemusvonkilhausen]

Y'all should do Old Fashioned Love Song, judging from your energy. It's one of my favorites by Three Dog Night.

[@WooBino.]

Bullfrog is just a big muscular pond frog native to the Eastern U.S.

[@JohnBullard]

Known for croaking 'roid rages. But not Jeremiah!

[@JoeHicks-ow4rm]

Also found in western California as my older brothers would catch them and my mother would fry the legs in flour and oil and eat them. Said they tasted a bit like chicken but I didn't believe it so I never tried them.

[@kathieovercash8414]

I loved Three Dog Night The first time I heard them. There really is a joy in everything they sing.

[@loriloucks3738]

Just plain fun. Put this on when cleaning the house and you are done in half the time, 😅

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Good idea!! 😉👍

[@cottagewitch]

As for Jeremiah - "he was a good friend of mine - I never understood a single word he said but I helped him drink his wine" - no matter our differences, we can be neighbors and share a meal and care for each other and be friends. It's a hopeful, happy song.

[@jamesjohnston9225]

Great reaction! This song got LOTS of airplay in the US back in the day.

[@rowillo]

LOVE hearing this song…, reminds me of my childhood!! ❤

[@KevinIrishmob-e7g]

I was 5 years old in 1970 when I had this single on a 45 vinyl record and I played the hell out of this song. To see people discover many of these songs while I relive it is truly a gift and AMAZING! What a good time. Drinking wine with Jeremiah once again!!!!🐸✌️🤗🎵🍷

[@M_ondo]

The lead is Chuck Negron, one of the greatest singers ever. He alternated between Cory Welles and Dan Hutton Great song, was a big hit in 71.

[@proudmoon3]

You can't listen to this song and NOT feel happy! Loved your reaction, as always.

[@threekidzmom04]

WE all loved and sang this song back in my freshman in high school days.

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

One of my favorites 😍 Love ❤️ Gary a 70 year old who loved the 70's 😅 great reaction 🤣 Peace ✌️

[@tuffymoon3702]

Joy to the two of you for the joy you bring!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Amazing 🤩 Thank you 😊

[@user-yl9wz7uc3u]

THIS WAS MY FIRST TDN SONG I WAS 6 YEARS OLD I WAS IN A CHURCH SCHOOL WE SANG IT TOO!!!

[@lindawesterberg9992]

You both are great!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thanks 👍💚

[@bobbycavazos7824]

Good morning guys! I sure enjoyed getting my joy on with you both! 🎉🎉🎉

[@MerchantOfAlba]

So glad! 😊

[@iznot2]

You were sure to hear this song during a wedding reception in the 70's and 80's. This was requested often, and many people would call it the "Jeremiah was a Bull front " song.

[@JoeHicks-ow4rm]

JOY TO THE BOTH OF YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS ❤❤❤

[@kareng4658]

This song just makes me happy!

[@sealdrup]

Takes me back to my 10 year old self. Loved the song then and of course now. So many great songs by TDN!! My personal favorite of theirs is Never Been to Spain.

[@historyhunter3332]

You guys are experiencing my child hood when I was rocking out to Joy to the world at 6 yrs old 1971 : )

[@judywein3282]

So glad you did this one. Such a joyful song. Takes me back to my childhood where we'd all sing it at the top of our lungs! What a great, great reaction! Kept a big smile on my face. Thank you!!

[@MoncurElectric]

Your reaction brought joy to me. I remember singing this song in a large auditorium as a child and how nervous our group was. Very uplifting tune, thanks for posting.

[@michaelporter8053]

Your reactions make my day.Thank you so much.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Super! It's a pleasure 😊💚

[@debrafox5576]

My Marm, who would be 90 this year, absolutely loved this song and she’d sing out “Jeremiah was a bullfrog!” whenever we played it. To this day, I sing and dance to it and remember.

[@lorioday8528]

Really can't work through their catalog without enjoying "Out In The Country"! "Shambala" is lovely too. ✌️🎶🩵

[@Jude_196]

I remember my parents got so tired of this song: because EVERYONE in our neighborhood was running around, while playing outside, singing this song: OVER AND OVER AND OVER!! ...and, I STILL LOVE IT: TO THIS DAY!! You CANNOT listen to this song and NOT SMILE!!! THAT'S one of the GREAT THINGS about GREAT MUSIC!! SO CATCHY - AND, JUST SO HAPPY!! HUGS, YA'LL!!

[@xJRx77]

This was a #1 hit for them and throughout the 70's it was in constant rotation of the radio!

[@BeckyPerkins-s1h]

this is a nice pick me up video. love your reactions. peace from oregon usa

[@onionhead5780]

😂 probably one of the first songs I remember singing as a toddler in the early 70’s. 😂

[@mtnvalley9298]

Good one! Thanks for the show! Greetings from Granby, Colorad---O!

[@rosemarywatson1231]

I love Three Dog Night. All of their music is good to me.

[@CindyLeGrange]

So sorry, I am a little late to this party! So much fun! I really love you guys, you have so much genuine emotion to all these reactions. Don't ever stop. Love You.

[@kathy-ld3kj]

You two make me smile, I'd love to know you!!!!, The love you have for each other radiates :)

[@MerchantOfAlba]

You are so kind ☺️ Thank you 💚

[@JohnBullard]

Little children love to sing this song.

[@galandirofrivendell4740]

Three Dog Night's album Naturally, which featured this song, was the very first album I ever bought, and it's still in my voluminous record collection. You can't listen to this song and not help but smile broadly. If you're ever feeling down, this is guaranteed to chase those blues away, if only for a few minutes. Ya gotta love that trait in a song.

[@Megadeth1921]

Three dog nights greatest hits on an eight track tape when I was a kid in the 70s. I played that on repeat, nonstop. You two always bring back some great memories for me with the songs that you pick. This song back takes me back to the little kid in the 1970s. Thank you so much. This just put a huge smile on my face on a Saturday afternoon. I always enjoy your reactions.👏👏👏👏👏

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you. We're glad to hear that 💚😍

[@dow311]

You both explored CCR and now Three Dog Night, next you will need to listen to Blood, Sweat and Tears! Three great bands.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

We've checked a couple of their songs already,but need to dive a bit deeper 💚😉

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Hort Axton , a songwriter, wote two songs that were hits for 3 Dog night, and he was Country, what three Dog Night did with both is take it and make it their own! ❤ PS.. Love to Romaina from Oklahoma. ✌️😘

[@user-cz6rj3gv6p]

You've hit the nail on the head: school days in southern California in the late '60s/early '70s - TDN's "Joy to the World" and The Association's "Never My Love" were go-to pop and slow dances, respectively. You two are great and keep up your wonderful reviews. Enjoy!

[@xJRx77]

BTW this is Chuck Negron on vocals. This band had 3 #1 hits, 11 top 10, and 22 top 40!

[@145Slap789]

They just don't write good spirited songs like this anymore. I remember hearing this song as kid growing up in the 70's and when I heard it on the radio it would be stuck in my head and humming it out loud all day long!

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

Favorite childhood song, so fun! ❤

[@d4mdcykey]

As a youngster this was always a go-to for me as a boy when I needed to just smile and sing to myself (badly) at top volume, such a release and mood-enhancer.

[@elceenomoun8115]

They still tour, it's a great show. The crowd has a blast!

[@StevenW1958]

Written by Hoyt Axton, “Joy To The World” was originally recorded in 1970 as part of the album, “Naturally,” then subsequently edited and released as a single in February 1971. Chuck Negron is the lead singer on this song. I was 12 years old when I first heard this song, and was intrigued by the lyrics to the song, especially “Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog.” Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, and with the great DJ’s of 77 WABC radio, such as Cousin “Brucie” Bruce Morrow, Harry Harrison, Ron Lundy, playing this song in their rotation on a constant basis, I ended up memorizing all the words to this song and would sing it aloud. “Joy To The World” topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Charts at number 1 for the year, and was the #1 song of 77 WABC’s Top 100 of 1971. What great memories!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 😊

[@StevenW1958]

@@MerchantOfAlba, you’re welcome Andrei and Domenica.

[@scottgorski7931]

Takes me right back to freshman year of high school.

[@eMCatman]

I truly enjoy your reaction videos. You got me hooked when you reacted to my fave band of all time, Grand Funk Railroad. Keep up the great work!

[@ColetteMalette1]

Kamala should use this on her Campaign 💙

[@StatsJedi]

If you want to see a live performance, please see "Eli's Coming" the Soundstage 1975 video.

[@jsmilers]

I love your reviews.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Yeah, it was an old Aboriginal habit when traveling across country. It got colder at night and, if it was just slightly cold, you'd generally dig a hole to sleep in and spoon with a dog for warmth. If it was a bit colder, 2 dogs and, as the saying goes, if it was very cold, 3 dogs. The correlation between them and the band is you had 3 singers, so, if you wanted to hear a good song, 1 singer, something better, 2 singers and if you really wanted to rock the house down, 3 singers. However, again you two bring happiness into my life ... love the dancing 🤗😉👍!!!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you for explaining 😊 Love and peace from Romania 💚☺️

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@MerchantOfAlba 🤗🤗(a hug for each of you) 😊👍

[@beverlybrown2673]

Yes, that's the origin of the saying three dog night. It's from the Inuit people in the arctic circle, who used their sled dogs to stay warm at night in their igloos. And a bullfrog is a very large species of frog with a very loud croak.

[@thomasripley1548]

That was Corey singing leed . The more you hear the better you recognize the voices. Corey more grit , chuck is higher and smoother ,and best mustache in rock , danny is somewhere invetween...

[@johnclibbens6803]

There is a great live video of this on KZbin.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 👍

[@rayniecox7683]

A three dog night originally was a term used by shepherds or similar, up in the mountains letting the sheep or goats just forage in nature, sleeping under the stars, maybe away from home until cold weather comes. So a small fire to cook and 3 dogs to keep you warm. No letting them in the house. Think about the story/movie Heidi up in the alps. 😎😎😎😎

[@cspringer333]

Love your reactions!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you!! 😁💚

[@kracine9582]

When this came out, they played it so often and for so long, we all just got sick of it. It is fun to hear is again Now.

[@uosuaq]

I'd love to talk Home Free into covering this, which I will absolutely do the second I meet them. "You guys ever do Joy To The World?" "Sure, come to one of our Christmas concerts." "No, no, I mean the REAL one." Tim Foust opens with "Jeremiah was a bullfrog" in his patented 8-octaves-below-human-range voice (you know what a bullfrog sounds like now?), and Rob gets "you know I love the ladies" with his patented hip-swivel that will drive said ladies mad. It's a clapper and a crowd pleaser.

[@wadehamlin]

We could use that now.

[@DougCates-z6v]

Bullfrogs are 14 inch long aquatic frogs that can jump about 6 feet. They live around ponds and creeks all over the Southern United States and they make a lot of noises at night. I really like listening to them and I have Loved this song since I was about 3 years old. I'm 63 now. Great reaction Y'all, Thank You!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Andrei is so scared of frogs. I wouldn't mind spending a night listening to them 😁

[@DougCates-z6v]

amphibaphobia!?

[@DougCates-z6v]

They eat bugs not people Andrei. I can't sleep without the sound of the forest. That's funny.

[@llschnitz]

The original lyric went: “Jeremiah was a Prophet”. True story.

[@Wellch]

Well, he was a prophet too.

[@TheMinster1960]

In this song frog is a very old slang word referring to a person of French ancestry. The delicacy of frog legs originated in France and is why that particular slang term came into being. This goes decades back in the long bygone days when there were slang terms for pretty much every nationality. Some of them pretty mean. Hoyt Axton changed the word to bullfrog--probably to Americanize it. But he was definitely referring to someone from France--which explains the lines "I never understood a single word he said, but I helped him drink his wine. And he always had mighty fine wine." The French are well-known for their quality wine production.

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

Thank you SO much, Minister, for enlightening me with that info! (Great sermon, lol.) I've wondered about that verse forever, and your explanation makes perfect sense.

[@user-vf1oj9lv3v]

I was a kid when this came out and all the kids in my class went around singing the Jeremiah was a bullfrog part then the joy to the world part at the top of our lungs on the playground at recess time; we were 9 then and were like ewww gross! at the rest of it about loving the ladies etc ha so we just sang the chorus over and over!

[@philkaiser2313]

Peace

[@randybaker6042]

This was me and my friends favorite song when we were 12. A reaction should be done to Hoyt Axton (the writer of this song and Never Been To Spain). He also wrote The Pusher and Snowblind Friend (Steppenwolf). Boney Fingers is a classic. When The Morning Comes is a favorite of mine.

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

Another great song from Hoyt Axton.

[@ghaeckel2684]

You really have to watch the live performances for this band; it's the only way to really appreciate these guys.

[@DAMHoo]

Hoyt Axton wrote quite a few songs that Three Dog Night did. This being one of them

[@ColetteMalette1]

I had this on a 45! I was 10! 😂🎉🎉🎉

[@merlepedigo3994]

Love y'alls reaction, just pure Joy.

[@keithcarper8809]

Andrei is correct, a bullfrog has a deep bass voice, and the bass voice joined late in the song. (Probably not Jeremiah, as he'd been drinking) A great tune for the "van playlist". ☮💜🎶

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Yes 🚐💚

[@dow311]

Three great lead singers in this band! Amazing!

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

YOUR joy was contagious! 😄

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Super 😍

[@bella-xp7qd]

Check Negron (mousetache) took the lead on this one. The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) is the largest frog native to North America. They are native to the eastern United States and have been introduced to the western United States since the early 1900s.

[@stevebendel]

A bullfrog is a big fat heavy frog. You don’t have any in Romania? Never mind their toungs are sticky and they eat flies.(that’s a good thing) This song makes you happy. It’s my Birthday! Thanks for being here.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Happy belated birthday 🎂 We do have big frogs but not in a part we live in 🐸

[@jimfrederick3907]

This was the outro for "The Big Chill".

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Written by songwriter Hoyt Axton who later starred as the Dad in the movie Gremlins. He also wrote another 3 Dog hit "Never Been to Spain" which I believe you two have already reacted to. If not you should.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Yes, we did listen to this one. Amazing song 😍

[@fantasycamp4000]

I was a teenager when TDN was so popular. Really love their music. Then when I saw the movie "The Big Chill" and how they used this song, I always think of a dad giving his son a bath when I hear it.

[@richschuster1097]

Thanks for not trying to dissect the bullfrog adage. It’s just a fun song with some good messages from the imagination of Hoyt Axton. Three Dog Night made it famous, thanks in no small part to Chuck Negron’s vocal stylings.

[@magicbrownie1357]

Joy to the World!

[@waynebeasley331]

Another Hoyt Axton hit

[@ThistleAndSea]

😊

[@JoeHicks-ow4rm]

Never had 3 dogs in the bed but I have had 2 cats and a dog but I don't think that would make a very cool band name. By the way a bullfrog is a large breed of frogs that can grow to be the size of a saucer plate and even bigger. Mostly found around large ponds. My brother's used to fish for them as you can fry the legs in flour and oil and eat them. I never tried them but they always said they taste like chicken.😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@MerchantOfAlba]

I did try deep-fried frog legs. Yes, the taste is similar to chicken 😁

[@mikemiller3069]

Bullfrogs are known for their mating calls (croaking), which is very loud. Having said that, I have always hated that line in this song, but I don't mind the rest of the song.

[@roberormonde]

In these last days of the world. This old school music. Is very hopeful

[@davidmooney2512]

Try Hanky Panky by Tommy James Shondells first #1 hit got them going

[@loneranger668]

You would enjoy the actual video if you can locate it.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 👍

[@bradsense7431]

Hit their songs Out On The Country and Eli’s Coming.

[@johncollins1177]

🐸 bull frogs are giants in the frog world.

[@bobk9572]

I read that the original lyric was "Jeremiah was a prophet", but they didn't know how that would be perceived so they changed it to bullfrog. Just something I read.

[@kevinburke1622]

A Bullfrog is someone who is a loud mouth, who dominates the conversation but doesn't let you join in

[@dougwill8850]

Hoyt Axton wrote this song....Hoyt may have been drinking a little bit of wine mixed with something else. Lol.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Three Dog Night are one of my all-time favorite Rock n' Roll bands and although this song was my least favorite because of it's commercialism and pop tone, this song was No.1 on the Billboard chart for 14 weeks making it one of the longest songs at No.1 and a mega hit that many generations will remember forever. Great reactions from you guys!!! Another great song from them is "One Man Band" that you guys MUST react to. Take care.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 😊

[@williamcabell142]

My Beagle Sadie sleeps with me all the rime! My sweet little girl! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Yay! So we're not the only ones 💚🐶

[@tonyhomant244]

Hoyt Axton song.