Three Dog Night - Shambala 1975 (Songs Of The 70s) *DayOne Reacts*

[@matthewlee6168]

I love this song but--to be honest--I think the studio version is much better than this live performance.

[@centuryrox]

@@wavelength7503 I can appreciate all that. However, for a first time listener, I think it's crucial that they listen to the band at its best, and that's almost always the studio version.

[@seannovack3834]

@@wavelength7503 as I commented over on the Patreon page, before the music video became an art form onto itself in the 1980's, these videos were often simply sub-par live performances recorded somewhere nobody even remembers anymore. Obviously there are exceptions to that statement, but the fact of the matter is that for the vast majority of "videos" from the 60's and 70's, the studio version sound is superior in every way. For a first time reactor, hearing that studio version is the best bet to hear the best version of that song, and will also bring more viewers back to the channel - and get more subscribers.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@seannovack3834 yes, and it's not only that. The studio version is the version that we all know, bought, and heard on the radio. Play the hit, like we heard the hit. It really drives me bonkers that people do the Live, unless it is specifically requested. And far too many reactors don't read the comments so they'll never get this feedback. So be it.

[@seannovack3834]

@@MoMoMyPup10, Fortunately, Angela reads her feedback. She's a great reactor and only wants to make her channel a fun place for everyone

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@seannovack3834 Really? I don't see any feedback/comments/likes from her on this page

[@jollyj3285]

I love this sing and liked this version....the recorded version is much better of course....they have many hits...Mama Told Me Not To Come, Black and White, Joy To the World, Never Been To Spain

[@kdpflush]

It's like if Herb Tarlek, Andy Travis, and Johnny Fever decided to start a band.

[@mikemiller3069]

Nice WKRP reference! 😂

[@charlesburris6314]

Too bad they didn't do a turkey drop for a closer. 😅

[@debjorgo]

I always thought Cory Wells looks a little like Andy Travis, but that's about it.

[@debjorgo]

I should had said "looked". I forgot Cory left us in 2015 at the age of 74.

[@lisarainbow9703]

@@charlesburris6314 "as God as my witness..." 🤣

[@lancevaughn432]

Three Dog Night “Joy To The World”, “An Old Fashion Love Song”, “Mama Told Me(not to come)”, “Black and White”

[@davids2096]

Lots of hits for this group! One song that's underated by this band is Out In The Country! You should check it out!

[@kenperk9854]

amen~

[@antarcticorb9197]

That's a good honest reaction!

[@jeffjohnson453]

As is almost always the case, studio versions are much better than live versions

[@idahobrian3329]

I agree

[@davids2096]

I really like your honesty! I try to be sincere when leaving my comments as well, wether they're popular or not! I wonder how I would do if I ever became a KZbinr! I guess we'll never know!

[@Mark-iv7np]

I love the song and the group. Everyone likes what they like. There's songs that u dig and I don't. I'm listening to music since late 50s so I heard all the songs u react to. I commend yr honesty. I know individuals doing reactions and like every song, not possible,,! Keeping their Patreons 😊 happy. Almost all all like this.

[@jfrisaro]

For those of us who listened to 3 Dog Night in their heyday, they had a bunch of hit songs. Very popular in the early 70, when I was not quite a teenager. Speaking for myself, these songs bring me back to my childhood. Perhaps to a new generation like today, the song doesn’t stand the test of time. I can see why this band doesn’t connect with everybody. That doesn’t diminish just how popular and important this band was and is to so many from my generation.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

I love that you're not a fake reactor!!!

[@greg2976]

One of my favorite T.D.N. songs! Brings back childhood memories!!!!

[@bigsteve9279]

How’s about some Grassroots?! Big hits! ‘Temptation Eyes’ ‘Midnight Confessions’ ‘Two Divided By Love’ ‘Sooner Or Later’ …and more

[@dianagerding8541]

Yes!!!! Grassroots!!!!! Great idea!!! Rob Grill singing!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@bigsteve9279]

Diana 💙💙💙💙

[@jimspears5423]

I really like an honest reaction.

[@robertserrato3596]

Although I like this live version the studio version sounds way better.

[@jimspears5423]

Now for more Three Dog Night, try An Old Fashioned Love Song. Or Black and White. Or Out In The Country.

[@roblogan6703]

I want to emphasize how refreshing it is that you give your honest opinion. Some people try to make us believe that they love everything they're hearing. Thanks for telling is how you really feel.

[@Abbriscoe]

DayOne Reacts , I am an older guy who grew up listening to the music you are reacting to. I noticed that whenever you play a live version of a song, you don't enjoy it as much as you would enjoy an original recording. Trust me, the original recording of SHAMBALA is soooooooo much better than this live performance, and so are many other songs you reacted to. You should try the original recordings.

[@tedcole9936]

No problem, Angela. Thanks for keepin' it real. Not high on my list either, but no blame on the requestor(s) - it is a good representation of the 70's - Three Dog Night was pretty huge, but we all had different favorites, and that's all good. The clothing styles on display here are classic 70's. Historically, for 1975, and speaking personally, this super-idealistic "Road to Shambala' concept fell a bit flat in the years of the end of the Viet-Nam war, the Watergate scandal, economic recession, energy crises, and rising global tensions in 1975. Rather than distract from those ongoing problems, at the time, this song sort of reminded me of them and the vast cavern between Utopia and reality. Still, it had a good hook, and was a memorable track from a good band.

[@shannonwittman950]

Reminds me of my foolish carefree youth. Three Dog Night hit the top-40 charts big in the late 1960's with "One," then they'd toss out a new chart-er every 8 months or so. They (or their producers) were masters at the poppy 2:30 radio-play singles. Another similar upbeat they did was "Celebrate." One of my favorite TDN's was a more mellow also-ran single called "Out In The Country."

[@greg2976]

I'm disappointed that you didn't like this song Angela. The studio version is much better! However I appreciate your honesty! Don't ever apologize for not liking a song. There are a lot of songs on these reaction channels that I don't like! And I will not even watch the reaction because of it! Keep it real girl!

[@shirleycollins6241]

Lol it’s ok….can’t win em all. I suggest you check out Eli’s Coming from the same 1975 show.

[@scottmurray3490]

Awesome harmonies- powerful vocals

[@charleslively1714]

I used to love them and the guess who

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

The light shines divinely in the halls of shambala.

[@RobRager]

You can at least appreciate the irony of a gold necklaced, neatly coiffed, trendy petrochemical based clothing wearing band, singing about a Buddhist holy land

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Hey Angela, Three Dog Night may be classified as classic rock & some pop, and there is nothing wrong with that...but I can honestly also hear some soulful & gospel sounding vocals from these guys!!! Their harmonies are "on-point" too!!!

[@keymack2477]

Thanks for the honest reaction, Angela! Give "Liar" a try one day - that might be more to your liking!

[@ozarkmtnites]

The studio version is better for a first time listen and the original writer and singer of this song was BW Stevenson whose version is the one I prefer. He also wrote and sang My Maria that Brooks and Dunn covered into a massive hit, but again Stevensons version is better IMO.

[@marcallen7233]

👍 B.W. was a talented guy with a great voice!

[@KneeJerkReactions13]

In your opinion

[@midnightblue6668]

Love Three Dog Night...and this is the year I was born! Check out Try A Little Tenderness, Never Been to Spain, Pieces of April, and a ton more!

[@bruschmidt9943]

Excel choice! This was in my personal top 3 favs of that year, as the were many great songs. TDN were top performers live!

[@djjonosborn1531]

Not every song is for everyone. It is just that simple. I love this song.

[@fumble_brewski5410]

Shambhala, according to Buddhist tradition, is a mythical kingdom that is said to exist somewhere between the Himalaya Mountains and the Gobi Desert. In Shambhala, all of the citizens have achieved enlightenment, so it is the embodiment of Tibetan Buddhist perfection. This legend inspired the 1933 novel “Lost Horizon,” by English writer James Hilton, who modified the name of the place to "Shangri-La." The novel later became the basis for the 1937 feature film of the same name, directed by Frank Capra.

[@oldmanghost219]

So many great songs from Three Dog Night! Doobie Brothers 1st 2 hits were "Listen To The Music" and "Jesus is just Alright with Me". Studio versions

[@rahnlawson9463]

From Google: Shambhala is a real place and various ideas about its location have been propounded: it is often placed in central Asia, north or west of Tibet. Ancient Zhang Zhung culture, which pre-dates Tibetan Buddhism in western Tibet, identifies Shambhala with the Sutlej Valley in Himachal Pradesh

[@helgar791]

Perhaps my favorite cover by them, but their studio version is far better. In all honestly though the earlier version by B.W. Stevenson kills this one by a country mile.

[@danjoda755]

Oh my, memories flooding back like crazy! Thank you Angela, this was awesome. How about a serious '70s anthem: The Youngbloods performing "Get Together". Highly appropriate for Easter weekend. 🕊️🌹👼

[@harrylime5715]

They had their share of radio hits these guys

[@1dognight166]

Ouch ! And one of of my faves. Oh well, plenty of hits by this group.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

You all should research what Shambala is. Its basically paradise on earth if you know the way to find it.

[@debjorgo]

This was used in a few LOST episodes. I always liked it.

[@jefflast9489]

Gotta agree.....the studio version is MUCH better and you probably would have enjoyed it more. Still say you ought to listen to Bob Dylan and "Lay, Lady Lay". Another singer songwriter you may like would be Kris Kristofferson. That guy wrote a TON of hits for a lot of artists. Try "Loving You was Easier (than anything I'll ever do again)"

[@danielhaynes2373]

Love your honesty. Wish you would react to their "Let The Show Go On" from this same show.

[@csedrivers2850]

Great song. 😎

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Black and white has a fantastic message.

[@graciesmom1477]

Do "Never Been to Spain" next.

[@oldmanghost219]

I like the studio version better. I don't know how to put it but it just flows really smooth. So I understand what you are saying.

[@bryanforis1839]

When you have 3 lead singer

[@scottgorski7931]

Man, do I remember the days of bell bottoms and stacked soles on your shoes.

[@dianagerding8541]

Love Three Dog Night!!!!! I never knew what the title was to this song.. but loved it back in the day. You really need to do Donna Summer!!!! Please!!! Just an old lady from Oregon 💕👵🏻💕👵🏻💕👵🏻💕👵🏻💕👵🏻

[@numberonesongs4444]

Hi Angela, it is good to see your true reaction. We are all different. I did see another comment below about studio version, yes, it is better than the live one. The music is better sounding. Believe me there are a lot of crappy songs that were made in the 70's. Keep up the good work. Oh, Pieces of April from Three Dog Night is a good song to listen to(studio). There is a good video of Pieces of April made with flowers as the video.

[@johndbrandhorst4434]

you don't have to apologize for a truthful reaction. this isn't one of my favorites of there's also.

[@Tune-O-matic]

The dogs really howl in this one.'.

[@robertstoner8244]

Three dog night were amazing

[@stephenmichalski2643]

Yes.....agree..it was a bit flat it seemed......the version on the record is better....I haven't compared the 2......something missing here....no depth......no personal connection ....kinda weird

[@SuperVonKiller]

Never been to Spain, is gonna do something for you!

[@ORagnar]

A little "Werewolves of London" vibe going on. I wonder if this song influenced Warren Zevon's song. 4/16/22, 10:04 p.m.

[@jerickson725]

That's ok Angela, it's not my favorite either, but I don't hate it. You can't possibly love everything, lol!

[@DanielFrost21]

Three Dog Night was a hit machine. My favorite is "Black and White".

[@tonyidle7813]

take a close look at the bell bottoms and platform shoes, thats what we wore back then.

[@phoenixmichaels]

Until you've heard the studio version of "Eli's comin'", you haven't heard their best.

[@bruschmidt9943]

Since you're in 70's Month, I would be honored to react to Carpenters, "Goodbye & I Love You" off their c1975 Horizon album. You want to hear sublime, moving vocals, there it is in all her gorgeous glory 🐇🐇🐰🐰

[@ORagnar]

Try their "Joy To The World"... it's a classic. 4/16/22, 10:08 p.m.

[@kenperk9854]

Wow! First time i ever heard anyone not like Shamabala, even the live version is usually well liked.

[@petermcginn]

Not their biggest hit of course, but it was my favorite of theirs back then. It was wonderful live, and they were the first concert I went to with my wife over 45 years ago.

[@kevincaulder96]

You listened to Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show a while back. I think it was SLYVIA'S MOTHER. Maybe another dose of them will do. Try this song, COVER OF THE ROLLING STONE. As for Three Dog Night there is ONE, BLACK AND WHITE, & of course, JOY TO THE WORLD.

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Ms. D., I Agree.. ♠W.G.

[@dannycasson1551]

The only advantage to listening to the original is maybe the sound is better. These guys are singing live. Truly live and doing a pretty dang good job of it!

[@mitchellaj2302]

Can't go wrong with three dog night.✌🌹

[@danhartman8582]

They have a tone more of music . Like 21 hits in the Top 40 from 1969 to 1975 . Back in my highschool days they were one of Top bands in the Midwest . You can't love every song . Couple suggestions Pieces of April and Liar .

[@mrod7692]

It's cool.

[@SingleTax]

Don't apologize. You either like it or you don't. No worries.

[@thedealer777]

It sounded a lot more inspirational, back in the70s, when we "ate the brownies and drank the tea."

[@phildilcox651]

Rest in peace Cory Wells

[@mick5207]

My funeral Song....Most up lifting song ever

[@wgtansey]

Need to watch these guys black and white

[@joele.campbell1532]

The studio version is much different & better in my opinion. That’s like diet drinks 🥤😂

[@augustofaustinodecastro5492]

Canal de credibilidade 👍

[@rmar67]

Slight correction: this song is from 1973.

[@lindanicholson950]

I always liked the sound of this more than anything it might mean. And the studio version sounds better

[@jensen220]

Try "Old-Fashioned Love Song." That song is really good.

[@lecutter9382]

Yeah, you need to listen to the studio version. Night and day difference.

[@ocheltree1]

"Shambala" is a supposedly a mystical Buddhist kingdom situated between the Himalaya's and the Gobi desert. Some refer to it as enlightenment. The album is much better. Thank's for being honest, really appreciate that! Namaste!

[@9211goat]

Family of Man is a GREAT Three Dog Night song.

[@brockmiles1606]

Eli's Coming from that show is way better.

[@latintraveler1152]

Not everyone can appreciate good music

[@hongfang2508]

The best music of the 70s comes from the early 70s in terms of hits. Disco took over the late 70s and produced songs that I like better now than I did back then. Yes, I'm talking about BeeGees. There was good music being done in the mid 70s, it's just that most of it wasn't on the billboard list of top 100. I'm talking about music from Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, which was quite good in the mid70s. By the late 70s, Disco took over the hot 100 scene but underneath disco, music was changing, moving to punk with groups like the Clash and more underground stuff and moving to New Wave with groups like Talking Heads and Blondie. You won't find a great AM radio songs in the mid to late 70s on par with early 70s songs like Layla and Stairway to Heaven.

[@hypnotistraywilliams]

I will never understand reactors obsession with second rate live versions of songs.

[@coyotej4895]

Want a song that is Epic for the current social clement; Three Dog Night "Black and White" Will enlighten you how Many my age where raised.

[@edcastillo9342]

RIP Cory Wells...

[@firedoc5]

Shambala is a mythical state of mind much like Nirvana. Great band, great song, and like others have bad version.

[@timothyburnside3229]

Research Shambala, it is about redemption! We are all on the road and need to find redemption and forgiveness through Spiritual connection and lifestyle changes!

[@raymorgan2780]

A Masterpiece RUINED by heavy distortion!! I've NEVER been a fan of any live song "reactions"- Please do this again..with their powerful studio version!! My all time favorite 3 Dog Night Song. Ever!!

[@stephenlutz3907]

Hello Angela: Well, some you're gonna like, and some you're not. That's how we all roll. No worries. There is sooooo much to choose from in the 70's! It was unending variation, versatility and innovation! Also, I love that you give us 4 songs or so, every time you upload. Always a pleasure to see that lovely smile, and your reactions are always interesting, as is your curiosity about the artists.👍👍💜💜

[@sgt.blkdog3840]

hmmm.... this may be my favorite 3DN song. Wash away my sorrow Wash away my shame with the rain of Shambala. This live version sounds a bit distorted, what a shame.

[@keithneale6223]

Studio version was better, but out of their 21 hits I would say this would be 20 or 21.

[@richardmartin9565]

I know how you feel. This song never did anything for me, but it was listenable. I listened for the memory. There are some songs that were so overplayed, I have no interest in hearing them again.

[@stevekaufmann4088]

Polyester, bell bottoms, platform shoe... yup, the 70's

[@illicitrex]

Do Three Dog night " Black and White " next.

[@jamesbranski2348]

you need to listen to black and white, old fashion love song, never been to spain from 3 dog night