Trooper - Oh pretty lady(1977)

[@johnsemlitch9541]

One of the greatest and underrated bands of all time.

[@theresaplischke5590]

Totally!

[@laminage]

@@theresaplischke5590 I know right. I grew up on Motown, Stax, Atlantic and The Philly Soul Sound and Disco but Heavy Metal Groups are wizards at doing Love Ballads. I still remember slow dancing to Stairway To Heaven as a teenager and it bought so many folks together who wouldn't normally join together at school.

[@robertcarli1969]

​@@laminagethese guys suck😂

[@jennifervanluven868]

What a shame this many views...underrated simply for being a Canadian band...awesome ballad

[@ivor7407]

Unreal.

[@lilypauser]

This was my wedding song, 1991. We’re not together anymore but this just shot me right back into his arms. We were just kids.. great song 🥺♥️

[@vivianbundgaard2108]

It was ours too,but my Hubby passed 15 years ago and it still feels like yesterday

[@billforsythe2531]

I've never heard this till now and love it not sure how I found it

[@franktrentwatts2180]

I love this song, I cried buckets to this after my mom passed ❤

[@ChristopherJowett-h9z]

❤❤ One eye on the Lord amen

[@ChristopherJowett-h9z]

Jack just Christian and her spirit

[@ChristopherJowett-h9z]

I bless the holy Spirit and the world amen

[@marksanderson9781]

What a great song and a great CANADIAN band! The memories of listening to this and other Trooper songs are still fresh even after almost 40 years!!

[@barbjustus462]

yea no kidding I lived it in Vancouver B.C 70s -80s Cheers!

[@lee-annsnydal4955]

they played in Winnipeg last summer......they still sound the same. I love these guys!

[@steveclausen3245]

Why this song hasn’t been utilized is a wonder to me. Whoever has the rights to this song needs to be reminded how spectacular this song truly is. No bullshit. It’s truly moving!

[@laminage]

Maybe they are territorial on how the songs are used. I heard that one of Madonna's Employees had to fly to Europe and ask Benny Anderson & Bjorn Ulvaeus for permission to sample "Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie" for her Song Hung Up. They agreed but they were the lucky ones. Doesn't the Organ part remind you of "White Shade Of Pale" By Procol Harum.

[@jimmyx2616]

Too bad that Ra & Brian didn't have this song put into a movie or in a tv drama back in the 80s even ... it's still a timeless classic .! Used to hear it off & on AM stations (& AOR occasionally as a deep track ) , was amazed it didnt chart to Top 10 here in Canada ! Would be even great to use today ..

[@allantaylor356]

I live a few miles from lead singer Ra McGuire

[@reelkonversationswithryank4945]

@@laminage - Procol Harum's organ melody for "A Whiter Shade of Pale" is based on "Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major" by Johann Sebastian Bach. So I believe that they were both based on the classical composition in the public domain, just like there are about 100 songs based on Pachabel's Canon in Dm.

[@davidmckay3748]

Actually, it has been. Trooper gave me permission to utilize this song in a novel I wrote called “Sydney’s Promise”. The song acts as an inanimate character throughout the prose and it provides a pathway to the climax at the end of the novel.

[@freestanding1000]

Bout 30 years ago I was at Halifax airport waiting to pick up a friend. Some guys were talking and horsing around 20 ft away. I watched them as they were funny. I suddenly recognized the lead singer of Trooper. He was the one having the most fun. TO THIS DAY I regret not summoning the courage to say hello. Fast forward 25 years. Trooper was doing an afternoon show at the CNE in Toronto. We were at the concert with our younger daughter (at the time she was 25) and she went head over heels for Trooper. What a grest show. Thx guys!

[@stratus2441]

Поразительно, насколько высок уровень канадских рок-групп ! Никогда раньше не слышал о "Trooper" (мне 55 лет), да и о многих других. Но благодаря KZbin открываешь для себя сегодня столько прекрасной музыки из Канады, что, кажется, одно только упоминание о том, что это "канадская рок-группа" уже становится "Знаком Качества" ! :)) спасибо!

[@lorenmiller925]

I was raised 50 miles south of the Canadian border in NE Montana. My friends and I listened to CHAB radio out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. My musical radio listening experience in the 1970's included many Canadian bands. Trooper has one of the best male voices ever! Love the intro.

[@davidyoung8875]

these guys are from my hometown. they played at my high school graduation dance 1979. seen them probably 30 times since then. one of CANADA'S treasures. by the way i live down the street from Brian. original member. great guitarist. LOVE THESE GUYS FOREVER.

[@deanoshea3185]

1977 goddamnif only I could go back to the 70s that decade was so great and didn't realise it at the time living for the moment

[@jamisietuukaq5403]

Even the media agreed and constantly reminded us that 70's was the drabbest decade of all time. But I disagree. Sexual revolution was tapering off, common sense was coming back. It was good time to be young.

[@starcloud4959]

Dean O'Shea -yeah and everyone was cool and groovy (mostly).Didn't matter what you wore, it was still cool.. a spirit of adventure, optimism, it was inspirational, not like today, everyone is too agressive(reflected in the music) which kills the whole thing, the whole point.

[@jdvanguy296]

we just might be the most pissed off generation ever, but I guess that's what happens when your entire gen is over taxed, under educated, over regulated, have no housing market, limited career prospects and on top of it all you shove a camera up everyones ass just for good measure lol. # millenniallife lol.

[@nancyhuebner7046]

@@jamisietuukaq5403 I couldn't agree more. I'm 65 and am still listening to the music of those days. Fond memories of a simpler time. We were free spirits, but not disrespectful or vulgar, like I feel so many of today's people have become...

[@NareLusinyan]

Ինչ չեք տվել երեկ,չեք հասկացել երեկ,չեք կարող ստանալ,եւ հասկանալ այսօր😅...

[@paulchester3598]

They played the bar I worked at a couple times a year fantastic band totally underrated

[@stephenlisson1994]

Brings me back to my high school days. They played a lot of Trooper at the dances we went to. Great memories, slow dancing to these guys. Thank you for posting Sironaca. Cherished times.

[@donkroeker4119]

I remember the moment when I first saw my own pretty lady in a white summer dress. For one moment, my heart stopped! We are married 30 years now and she is still that pretty lady! Love you always!

[@michaelsmith-cv9ew]

To write a song is hard enough as is, but to write a song that everyone can relate to, no matter what walk of life or what Avenue you been down is phenomenal. That's why I drift back in time. So many superb artists back then. Even the one hit wonders of the time

[@mustangterrry9122]

He had many more than one hit wonders, google Trooper..

[@laminage]

Right On! These Songs can give today's generation a run for their Money. The Kids born in the 1990's are discovering alot of Music from yesteryear and they love it. A group of girls from The Carribbean fell in love with The Righteous Brothers.

[@shannontowson9550]

Missing my late Mom.... She played "Hot Shots" again and again throughout my childhood..... Love you Mom !

[@tayzedlubber4429]

+Shannon Towson your soul is in tact, r mothers are protecting us

[@mattthecat9576]

Shannon Towson - I have Hot Shots on tape !

[@BeeBumper]

Another Mothers Day is here, I am fortunate enough to still have my Mom with us, but my Dad passed a few years ago. Keep feeling those memories, they fade a little over time.

[@rickcaster9963]

She sounds cool.💔

[@ivor7407]

This song never gets old.

[@jameswatts2274]

I remember this one, Trooper's incredible romantic song, this was prom dance material back in junior/senior high school.

[@pwc7475]

It wasn't just this song, the Tropper Hot Shots album was one of the best ever

[@wavygravy63]

i remember hearing this song throughout my junior high school years, wishing I had the courage to ask Kathy Armstrong to dance but never did, lost opportunity. Guys don't let that pretty lady in your life slip through your fingers.

[@lowbridgehit]

Had the hot shots album as a kid. Wonderful song 40 years later.

[@danhollatz5944]

Most underrated band of Canada!!!

[@davehagerty100]

Beautiful job for a beautiful and timeless song. Brings back memories of my now gone Pretty Lady.

[@lesbrown7009]

I am sorry for your loss.

[@francelinacamilo4234]

Is sad but you sti still have the memories close your eyes and imagine does beautiful years 🙏🙏

[@jamesbaird1149]

My Grandfather Died last month, He was who got me into Trooper....God I miss that man!! Rest in Peace Jack Baird!!

[@francelinacamilo4234]

🇨🇦❤

[@waynethera2712]

James Baird, sorry to hear about Grandfather. It was my Grandmother who bought me a Trooper cassette back in the late 70’s. it wasn’t her kind of music but someone gave her a good tip. Trooper was also my first concert in Edmonton at the old hmmm, what was it called before Rexall place

[@johnlind3678]

This is April Wine

[@reelkonversationswithryank4945]

@@johnlind3678 - No, it's Trooper. You might be thinking of "You Could Have Been A Lady" or "You Won't Dance With Me" which are both April Wine songs.

[@janetholmes6659]

A special guy bought this 45 for me. I ended up breaking his heart then. Too young to settle down and just got out of a relationship. I got back with him 8 years later and I am still with him today. Not the best relationship as he is broken. I think I saw it back then but then had a blind eye 8 years later. I thought I could show him, but he as to know how to get there by himself.

[@magus1111]

You sound like a very pretty lady inside ! God Bless !

[@nancyhuebner7046]

Very insightful of you. We can want everything for someone, but if they don't want it for themselves it will never come to pass. Sadly, wishing can't make it so.

[@ellonysman]

awww, so awesome to hear, some growing up had to take place then all was ready....happy!

[@reelkonversationswithryank4945]

Your presence and strength might be just what he needs to find his way. I hope you both flourish. God Bless.

[@revertinotse8582]

Another Great🇨🇦Band Trooper. Damn!!!!?Can these Guys ROCK!!!!

[@brianbaxter3913]

I have seen Trooper many times and always a great show. The last time I saw them was at Lulu's in Kitchener Ont. They were doing autographs and I had nothing for them to sign but ticket stubs so Ray said how about we sign your jean jacket. I still have that jacket it is a very cool piece of memoribilia for me.

[@priscillailer8628]

First song in a long time (back then) that had hot tears streaming down my face. Still not sure why? but great song!!

[@johnnyenglish9622]

Epic. Will always be a classic true love song. Proud to be Canadian

[@sumtingwongwitmai2362]

An underplayed, underrated song by a great underrated band! The '70's had the best 'slow songs'. This was usually the last song played at our school dances. Man they were some good times.

[@ericdubois5750]

Seen Trooper when i was 14 back in 1981. They played the Windsor hotel here in Red Deer afew times after. That's when music took a dive and alot of the talent had to survive being club bands. I still remember that night in 81❤

[@brendafraser9711]

OMG,so incredibly beautiful!

[@tayzedlubber4429]

+Brenda Fraser so r u, my word

[@AnitaPanzine]

BEAUTIFUL SONG, SO MUCH FEELING. WOW TROOPER!!!

[@gregoryriley7495]

Grade 8 Public School Dance, I was a Complete dweeb/dork (black rimmed glasses), Got the nerve up to ask Jill M.(Seaforth ON) She was very Pretty, Popular and Athletic , She was too Nice to say No! Wished the Song would never End! Made my whole Year!-Grew out of the Nerd stage But she was a Real Trooper just to Dance with me-Hope she is doing Well! It has been 35 years

[@weird2470]

you cant find any women like that now most women now are stuck up and always looking for the best

[@jamesbaird1149]

what a nice memory to have shared! thanx bro!

[@SnowwolfSpirit22]

Yeah ; but these woman have a Long god-Damn look ; and Spend 90 % of their Life Never finding " the Best " especially considering what some consider the best " actually the lowest of the Low " and those women over-look middle of the road dudes

[@leiw.4139]

Not much has changed since, you still look a complete dweeb!!!

[@jcw3587]

What a neat story. You should look her up? But ahh hang on. to that beautiful memory

[@deejay2838]

I saw the band in November...wish I had got the chance to see them sooner...when all the original singers were here, but I really enjoyed them anyway. I love TROOPER !!! AMAZING BAND !! AMAZING SONG !

[@angeloaustria6957]

really luv this song..a flashback during 70's in winnipeg mb. really luv to dance w/ all my pretty friends..miss u much..

[@reelkonversationswithryank4945]

Also in Winnipeg. A staple of those years at school and community center dances.

[@lesbrown7009]

Home province band. Saw them in Vernon BC in 1977. WE rejoiced in our youth.

[@marksanderson9781]

Yeah. Missed seeing them in Penticton due to illness. Remember them along with Prism as great bands with great music!!

[@ehcanada777]

A beautiful, timeless song...

[@MrIdenticalz]

this song is for all the ladys in the world because they're all pretty a beautiful peace of music now its all changed music wise way to go trooper

[@davidedward2352]

Anybody out there not Canadian? Do you remember their songs like this one?

[@joachimhansson8815]

David Edward Yes, this is one of the best soft songs ever written. I played it a lot in my late teenage years (born 1960) This and “Most of the Country” still bring memories and tears. Amazing music.

[@jeffburnell6498]

@@joachimhansson8815 Just a wonderful Canadian treasure

[@b.j.banditt2046]

Mr. Edward: I'm a Detroit, MI native but Canadian musicians (especially Trooper) r the EPITOME of genuine musical style & talent. Thanks 2 a dirty tact6 called "Payola, the majority of Canadian musicians were wrongfully snubbed from achieving worldwide success (Trooper is living proof as such; likewise w/Prism (aside from "Don't Let Him Know"), the Ian Thomas Band (aside from "Painted Ladies"), Max Webster (featuring Kim Mitchell), & The Boomers (fronted by the a4mentioned & incomparable Ian Thomas; brother of Dave "Doug McKenzie" Thomas). Again, u can thank the COCKSUCKERS from the American Music Industry 4 the BLATANT DENIAL of most Canadian musicians from succeeding in the U.S.A. (we all know whom the xcptions r). Though I'm proud 2 b American-born, I'm.even more prouder & appreciative of Canadian musicians bc they all keep it REAL & KICK FUCKIN' ASS @ the same time.

[@davidedward2352]

B. J. Banditt nice comments. It's obvious to see how big artists from US found success (Eagles, Doors, REM, CSN) and some Canadian ones did too (The Band, Rush, Steppenwolf, The Guess Who, etc.) but I agree with your view.

[@gregbellisle9128]

Forgot about this awesome ballad. Boy this takes me back to my highschool dance's, slow dancing with my Pretty Lady. That Pretty Lady became my wife and is still my Pretty Lady all these years later.

[@johncecavac7748]

This was our wedding song 🎵 still remember after all this years.....cheers 🍻

[@dianesebastiani1396]

I love this song and this band SO much! 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@chicacikita9862]

Love this song. Nice video.

[@ImaMonaKnight]

I Love This Music.. please make more of this stuff:) thanks x

[@jamesbaird1149]

Sad to say....But Trooper retired :(

[@jamesbaird1149]

***** good to know....and here is a link to more up-coming dates :) www.trooper.com/index.php?page=shows

[@ObelixBarbatus]

Gee! What a fantastic song, great voice and wonderful accompaniment.

[@markhirsche1066]

My buddy & I had a little drum kit & guitar. We always pretended we were playing to every song on Trooper “Hot Shots”, when we were young. Have a special place in my heart for this song & Trooper.

[@trinapfneisl8258]

All time fav...thanks Trooper for all the timeless tunes..xx

[@alejandraantonietaanaoliva5735]

Good times...feeling happy.protected and holding plenty dreams about me and life.

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

05/09/24. BELA MUSICA LINDA VOZ! ****S2****

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

OBRIGADO ALGUÉM LINDO POR TER GOSTADO DO MEU COMENTÁRIO.

[@jackflash5659]

Favorite Trooper song.

[@idontknowexactlywhoiam2207]

This song reminds me of my childhood Thanks.. 24.01.2022

[@robertmitchell6717]

I used to think of one particular girl in high school every time I heard this song, Joanne Morgan! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! She was always the epitome of beauty to me and always will be! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robertmitchell6717]

Joanne you are my Queen forever Joanne Morgan!

[@stanleysim6489]

back in my day I loved this kinda music and here I am without my girl, wish we were together for I know for sure she is a pretty lady always(forever in my heart baby) and young at heart

[@canary340]

TROOPER,awesome band !

[@cathybober8774]

gorgeous song. Beautiful video, too.

[@lesbrown7009]

Beautiful women are the most beautiful things in the universe.

[@robertmitchell6717]

I agree with you Les ! No doubt that a beautiful woman is as good as it gets in this world !

[@blakebiss]

Listen to the lyrics in the song by Dr Hook: "When you're in love with a beautiful woman". So true.....

[@9johnpaul]

Including tattoos?

[@incognito6880]

Les Brown no woman are. Bless the better half.

[@marckblay5941]

One of the best Canadian bands

[@mustangterrry9122]

Truly, their songs never get old...

[@marckblay5941]

@@mustangterrry9122 I remember seeing them many times when would preform in my home town of Ottawa and I also had the privilege of meeting them a wonderful bunch of guys great band

[@marckblay5941]

It amazes me that we Canadians have lost a period of our time when things where simple like the 70's and bands in the world and trooper is one of them thank trooper for an amazing ride.

[@mustangterrry9122]

Thank goodness we have youtube to enjoy them, plugged into 4 surround sound systems and out to 18 speakers.. in my basement!!

[@jimtadena1243]

I really really like this song from trooper... What a great slow rock memory jim

[@rafaelvelasco2237]

First i heard this Song, 1979 in slow rock cassette tape, its a memorable song while im listening, i' remembered all Pretty Ladies i' been met in my life.

[@dfdsf72]

Love trooper !. Never forget setting up their equipment for there concert in Ottawa 1977 - 1978 at the civic center while working as roadY for alqounquun college. Best times. Best music.

[@djailanpurba8166]

I'm from Indonesia.. I've heard this song when I was little in 80s with other song in an album music like Lady - Kenny Rogers and 3 times a lady - commodores

[@mustangterrry9122]

Check out, "Lady" by Little River Band"...

[@ImaMonaKnight]

Nice Memories..thanks x

[@calf1100]

geez dean didnt we all never thinking we would get old

[@brianbaptist3277]

great canadian band all the way around

[@ericdubois5750]

The emotion that the singer pours out is what draws me in.

[@canonturkish]

Çok teşekkürler paylaşım için :)

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

25/08/23. Como é bela está música! 🥰😍😘🌹🙌🙏🌟☀️🤟🤟🤘🤘💖💖💗🌹🌹🌹🎹🎧🎷🥁🎺🎸👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗👏👏🎸🎸🎸🎸😭😭💔💔😢

[@rickmcmanus7812]

this song has so much meaning espically to one female in particular...❤❤❤

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

20/09/21 OLHA EU AQUI OUVINDO ESTA LINDA MUSICA DO TROOPER!!! ***********

[@christinehaigh9807]

Love this song!

[@petergoettler1798]

Masterpiece!

[@DPaine-rg6iz]

Trooper- HOT SHOTS . album of the year !!

[@davidballantyne4436]

Lovely.. Remember waltzing with my late wife as i sang this to her... The look in her eyes .. I'll never ever Forget.. My Eternal Angel I Love You

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

17/07/21 TROOPER - OH PRETTY LADY! MARAVILHOSA MUSICA!!! *******************

[@nelsonmendoza7650]

High school days-pretty lady

[@maximelabrecque8802]

Pretty lady by Trooper forever Pretty lady.

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

09/12/22 ESSA MUSICA É TÃO LINDA! BELAS MOÇAS, QUE VOZ MARAVILHOSA! ***S2***

[@otterkat5302]

I love this song. I was a teenager when this came out.

[@steveboxing]

Played this at my wedding.

[@lindadoesvancouver]

Used this song as I walked down the wedding aisle. It's so perfect for that.

[@basicrockandmorsongs8034]

Trooper started in the thirties I think,... maybe the 20s. I don't remember. But anyway there was a lot of music back in those days and it just meant we went in a different direction. Nobody really said anything, and music back then didn't mean much. And so anyway I think troopers the first of this kind of theme. And so yeah, here they are.

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

10/01/23 OUÇO ESSA LINDA MUSICA MUITO TEMPO, NÃO MANDAM NEM UM ALÔ! OBRIGADO PELA CONSIDERAÇÃO!!! **********

[@shirleymckenna]

My late husband use to sing this to me, R.I,P, Doug McKenna I miss you so much Honey

[@jimtadena1243]

I really really like this song from tropoper... Great slow rock memory

[@b.j.banditt2046]

Another underr8d song by Trooper. Ra McGuire is the EPITOME of what MUSIC'S all about (regardless of his heritage). He personifies what a musician truly is. There4, I SALUTE RA MCGUIRE 4 THE ENTERTAINER he truly is. H.F.Y.; Trooper (&Ra McGuire) RULES.

[@mustangterrry9122]

I second the salute!!

[@b.j.banditt2046]

@@mustangterrry9122 U betcha; ANYTIME!!!!!

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

28/08/22 ESTA MUSICA É MARAVILHOSA DEMAIS, BELA VOZ***S2***

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

14/07/24. MARAVILHOSA ESSA BELA CANÇÃO! ****S2****

[@raphaelvelasco8505]

Nice song for all Pretty Lady, Like Luiza, Mounia, Megan young and to Electra Mustaine

[@elec-tricktoro1189]

This song was shown to me by a special person I just wish I had him back

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

27/08/21 OH PRETTY LADY, BELÍSSIMA MUSICA TROOPER!!! ************

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

06/09/23. LINDA MUSICA, MARAVILHOSA VOZ! ****S2****

[@jackflash5659]

This is one of my favorite songs. I had no idea it was released in 1977. I was just 8 years old. Lots of great memories living in downtown Toronto in the late 70's and 80's. Trooper is a great band with a ton of hits including, "We're Here for a Good Time", The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car, Three Dressed up as a 9, Round Round we go, Raise a Little Hell, etc.....

[@kirk93814]

Wonderful song to play as a bride-to-be is walking down the aisle to her soon-to-be-spouse. Will that happen to me?

[@woppsided]

panel wood basements, stubby bottles.... perfect lighting, Bramalea basement parties could not be forgotten.

[@mitchmartin2659]

Did a bit of belly rubbin' at the old high school dances to this tune. Innocent times.

[@dougfleck6607]

Felix White buckle polishing song

[@krunoslavluckystar7181]

...sa 666 na 667 hmm... ..kakva simbolika....pa da...dosad sam bio s vragom/vješticom,eto i dokaza !! Od kad sretoh Anđela SVE se mijenja,pa i simbolika brojeva..HVALA što postojiš Mileni Anđele

[@aidenbear3289]

Great song by a truly good Canadian band

[@mariahelenasalazar1926]

01/12/2018 ENTRANDO DEZEMBRO OUVINDO ESTA LINDA MARAVILHOSA MUSICA É DEMAIS!!! ********************

[@divljejagodemm]

Amazing Tune !!!