Uriah Heep - Stealin’ (REACTION)

[@albertalberico467]

It blows my mind that a lot of reviewers don't review this band this is one of the best bands that came out of England in the 70s if you guys want to hear some incredible slide guitar work That's Heavy try the song tears in my eyes by Uriah Heep thanks for all the great beer reviews you guys are on point💙

[@vicprovost2561]

Totally agree, after Deep Purple and Jon Lord, no one rocked the organ as hard as Ken Hensley. Great freaking band, I saw them in 1973 with a young ZZ Top opening. Both bands were like bombs going off as soon as they hit the stage. Those were the days! All for $5.00, LOL!

[@albertalberico467]

@@vicprovost2561 the good old days when the stars were way more talented and it was reasonable to go see them🎸🎶

[@vicprovost2561]

@@albertalberico467 Amen to that!

[@Alexandre-mp8ow]

Tottaly agree!!

[@bobshaw8319]

Bass line provided to you by the greatest bassist in history .. the great Gary Thain

[@williamlenderman387]

For those of us old enough to remember, and who have enough brain cells left to be able to remember, Uriah Heep was a huge part of the big four in late sixties/early seventies; Zeppelin, Purple, Sabbath and Heep.

[@sandymiller3577]

Lol ... "Who have enough brain cells to remember...". Isn't that the truth 😂

[@mrnobody3161]

I remember. Growing up in Canada we had a direct pipeline of music influences from the UK and Europe, from being a part of The British Commonwealth for Centuries. Canada had been playing The Beatles music on radio stations 6 months before any radio station in the USA, for example. ✌️.. 🫴... 🍁

[@gregharmon3797]

Don’t forget GFR, they were huge in the 70s

[@JericJones]

Right on brother

[@tyronesharp9205]

Saw all those bands, and many more. It was a great time to be alive. Great albums dropped every month.

[@Verlopil]

Do you remember when you could hear music like this on the radio? Deep cuts played with no notion of Top 40 or hit records, opening a new catalog of great music for you. I miss those days.

[@dannymoore6886]

FM radio was King! Leave that bubble gum rock on AM. Album Oriented Rock was the BEST!

[@geigede]

What a great song and massively underrated band. Perfect song to start the day. Thank you!!

[@ErikaSMHS]

I ❤ Gypsy!

[@thunderspike1892]

Their Demons & Wizards from 1972 are a phenomenal masterpiece. Songs like The Wizard, Traveller In Time and Circle Of Hands. David Byron had a phenomenal voice. The lineup Byron, Ken Hensley keys, Mick Box guitar, Gary Thain bass and Lee Kerslake drums was something else. Mick Box are unfortunately the only one alive. Still touring and preparing for the final Tour. He is 77.

[@majones501]

I had that album on 8-track, and played the hell out of it and Nazareth’s Hair of the Dog. Great music!

[@kevinhodgins1811]

YES! "Easy Livin" is a great tune as well!

[@JefferyJaynes]

I was 16, 1976 and I wore out the juke box at the pool hall/game room playing this and Rocky Mountain Way. Good times.

[@JoeandAngie]

Same age...it was awesome then wasn't it!

[@donaldmillsap6413]

Same age here too! Some damn good music back in our younger days! ✌️🤟🤘

[@FloridaRocks]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[@OldTrucker958]

My dear departed older brother Nick turned me onto Heep back in early 1970’s. Criminally underrated and under appreciated except by those of us who knew them as one of the GREATEST BANDS EVER!!!!!

[@carolyndavis1045]

Stealin, when I should have been buyin ❤

[@ranchyblues]

One of my go to bands back in the early 70s!!! Ken Hensley was awesome producer later on. That's him on the keys!!!

[@ranchyblues]

Check out the Wizard and Circle of Hands!!!

[@josephrodgers3119]

You love the organ, give July Morning a listen to...

[@thorolsen8057]

Great song

[@atticusfinch4687]

Yes Indeed!

[@sooty951]

Gypsy too

[@mitchellbeston1033]

Massive Zeppelin and Purple fan here who knew of Uriah Heep but just never got round to listening to them...i'm only 50 lol. I think i'm about to go down a rabbit hole...love their sound.

[@rickmts]

The production in this song was masterful!!😊

[@KennyCamaro2364]

The drummer is the late great Lee Kerslake who played on the iconic first two Ozzy solo records. Fabulous feel and groove.

[@sandymiller3577]

I've always been into Uriah Heep, this song is one of my favorites. I agree, the organ was something else. Thanks, fun reaction.

[@suesebree8670]

I was SOOOOO BUMMED when you stopped after just one Uriah Heep song. Broke my heart. PLEASE review Demons and Wizards. And a beautiful ballad is RAIN. Love you, La and Che. Keep going with Heep!

[@gregyaklin5980]

This was my favorite line up in Uriah Heep! David Byron/ lead vocals, Mick Box/ guitar, backing vocals, Ken Hensley/ keyboards, slide guitar and backing vocals, Gary Thain/ bass, Lee Kerslake/ drums and backing vocals. They did a total of 5 albums together. Demons and Wizards/ The Magicians Birthday/ Uriah Heep Live and Sweet Freedom, which the track Stealin' is off of. And last but not least Wonderworld. 🙂

[@garysteinert8040]

Can’t remember exact year, 78 about, UH opened for Tull. Saw that tour three times. In an Elton John interview from this era, he stated that one thing he takes into acount when writing music is “everybody loves good old church music.”

[@rickmts]

This song blew me away the first time I heard it!! I immediately went out bad bought the album. Classic!! One of the most underrated groups back in the day!! Love that you guys played this. Keep it up brothers!!

[@retiredfirelt586]

That's good old rock and roll right there Bros.

[@Unclesmokey314]

A staple of my local rock station growing up in St Louis, Mo! I think at one point in time every member of my family had a copy of this album but my grandparents.... lol I still have mine!! 52 and lovin' it! they went to work AND put a foot in it...

[@OLLI-ln7kp]

Had the pleasure of seeing the Heep live twice between 1971/72 as a 17year old an absolutely phenomenal band,One original member left but I’ve got tickets to see them in Glasgow next year 50+ years later.

[@bluesrock1]

The organ you like so well in this song and many others is the Hammond B series organ. It's almost always played through a Leslie amplifier that has a variable control spinning speaker inside. It gives them a unique sound. Gregg Allman played that setup.

[@mikepeacock4725]

One of my all time fave songs. Your review/analysis was top shelf

[@killiansred1000]

“Stealin’,” is one of their best songs. Great choice for a reaction video.

[@bradleysheakley5955]

I wish more people would react to Uriah Heep! They had a couple big hits such as "Stealin", "The Wizard", and this one, but they have so many great songs that don't get the attention they deserve. Personally my favorite album is the "Firefly" album, every song on it is a banger imo. Im only 35 but feel like i was born in the wrong era

[@jeffjones6221]

2 total bangers today!!! This one and running with the pack! Kudos gents!!

[@gregorysheppard2174]

Great music for Monday thank you for taking on under rated band great job been listening to this on vinyl since it came out

[@vicprovost2561]

What a huge hit and a rocking tune for the Heep, one of their best. I saw them in 1973 and they were awesome! Try Easy Living or July Morning next. They Rock! Enjoy. 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶🔥

[@billschafer9668]

I saw Uriah Heap for my first concert. Love them.

[@RullXov]

Uriah Heep is a fictional character created by Charles Dickens in his 1850 novel David Copperfield. Heep is the primary antagonist during the second part of the novel.

[@petersalerno4298]

One of my favorite bands in the early 70s in college, thanks guys.

[@redevil7081]

Saw these guys in Memphis TN, July, 1971…Deep Purple, Uriah, Buddy Miles…busted the MidSouth Coliseum that night…

[@RusselRezaie]

Thank you, I've always enjoyed their songs and I wish to hear more of their work. Good Luck.

[@pilesovinyl]

Good one, a group we liked back in the 70s. This was 1973 with the late David Byron on lead vocals and Ken Hensley on organ. Lee Kerslake who I believe has also passed away on drums.

[@toddnoom626]

So Cool you did this Song! Great Review!

[@waltpapke5502]

What a great band saw them many times in the 70’s love this tune

[@davidlitchke4964]

I love me some Uriah heep! This is one of their best.

[@ronchambers3713]

My first record purchase way back in 1973 was the Uriah Heep first record, awesome

[@rick063092]

Hammond B3 through a Lesile = immediate goosebumps and my heart starts pumping ..

[@franksorrentino9698]

Wow. Blow the dust off of this one. Great tune. Great Band!!…(ah..ya ya ya…)

[@gregseibel3310]

Awesome band. Grew up listening to those guys. Check out their song Easy Living for more rocking keyboard. Also be great if you did a review of their album Magicians Birthday.

[@hampyonce]

Great song. I was about 10 when it blew my mind. The album covers for Uriah Heep were "engaging", as they say... One of the first 10 albums i ever owned I guess. Glad y'all dug it too. The production is primo.

[@kcprice1115]

The Hammond B3 organ with a Leslie cabinet that gives that sound is epic. From church on Sunday to Rock n Roll on Saturday night. It does it all. Like Marty Stuart said there is a fine line between Saturday nite and Sunday morning.

[@stephenofarrell3827]

Hey! You two rock! Uriah Heep has a song called "Tears in my Eyes" that has the most amazing dual guitar solo ever! Fire! Strange vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars intermittently, just a underrated beauty! Give it a listen!

[@susiedawson3349]

Great review! I haven't heard this song in decades! I was a big fan in the 70's.

[@danhall2197]

Just had their Salisbury album on this past weekend. The song "Salisbury" is a absolute masterpiece.

[@jimmoore8951]

So many bands so little time… you can see the dilemma a young man in the 70s had. An embarrassment of riches when it came to music. Hate to live in the past, but musically I think we peaked about 50 years ago so it’s nice to revisit the bands and songs that may have been lost in the shuffle back then. And of course it’s fun to listen with a couple of my favorite NorCal reviewers down the hill in Sactown

[@hotrox2112]

You maybe right, by the time technology caught up to what artists wanted to push forward, a lot of the industry was becoming over saturated with many legitimate acts. Grateful to have been part and consuming as much as vinyley possible.

[@JimmyRJump]

Hard Rock history talks about the "big three" at the end of the sixties/early seventies. But I always talk of the "big four" when it comes to hard rock of that period. The former being Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. The fourth band is Uriah Heep. Especially their first five albums. This song is from their sixth studio album, "Sweet Freedom", released in 1973.

[@vicprovost2561]

After those 4 add Blue Oyster Cult, another fabulous band that along with the obvious bands, helped shape heavy music for all who came after.

[@JimmyRJump]

@@vicprovost2561 Nah. It is of course all about personal preferences, but I'd put U.F.O. far above B.O.C., and maybe even Scorpions or Budgie. For me, Blue Oyster Cult is one of those American overrated bands. Good songs, sure, but competition for the "Big Four" or even U.F.O. or Scorpions? Then there's later bands like Judas Priest and/or Iron Maiden, too. Nope. Sorry to disappoint you. I like a couple of songs by Cult, but to me, they too often sound like a poor man's Hawkwind.

[@vicprovost2561]

@@JimmyRJump Actially, everything I already said still goes for me BUT I should have invlided Michael Schenker and the 3 great bands he was a part of, the Scorpions, UFO and MSG. Easily as good as anyone I listed but Zeppelin and Sabbath, as good for me as Blackmore, Schenker was beyond great. As was Phil Mogg, who was UFO, the only original member there for their 50 years together, main vocalist and songwriter. Truly under recognized. I saw UFO 5 times, the Scorpions 6 and MSG once, every show a killer, I saw Schenker 3 times in UFO in 77/78, no better hard rock shows for me. Also saw Paul Chapman and Vinnie Moore play lead with UFO, they were excellent as well. Rock On!

[@robertrosello1964]

What an amazing live band, try Uriah Heep Live, double live album. Easy Living, Sweet Lorraine, The Wizard

[@robwhitmer5294]

The Hammond B-3 organ ruled the 60s and 70s. My favorite, too. Ken Hensley played assault organ.

[@erolbulut2584]

Good band. Great singer.

[@wpollock1]

Gary Thain bass? Killing it!

[@Brent-ox8lk]

Classic 70's. Classic.

[@williamweiss6128]

Great band in my time, man. Ripping. Love it.

[@KennyCamaro2364]

Laa and Chee! This song drug me into the Heep! Great track musically, great track lyrically. Just a great all around rock track! The Live January 1973 is incredible!

[@callfourzero1931]

The series of albums released in this era will never be repeated; Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Foghat, Grand Funk, KISS, Peter Frampton, Santana,,, and a dozen others. 32 cent gas, $2 six pack, $3 cigarettes.😎🌱

[@edvinlaine]

Ken Hensley (keys, voc) was wonderful musician and a sweet man. I was on his last gig in Finland 2019 in rock club. He collaborated with local musicians for years.

[@chrishayes4323]

This was one of my favorites in college! Still an incredible listen.

[@ML-un1oi]

It's an absolute classic! Excellent reaction, fellas

[@stocknroll9129]

The song writer is Ken Hensley (who happens to be the keyboard playing member of the band). Of course the organ is prominent and meant to be heard. This is still one of my all time favorite British rock bands.

[@gabrielvanhelsing8214]

"Rainbow Demon" and "The Wizard" a couple tracks off the international released 'Demons and Wizards' album back in 1972 by 'Uriah Heep' are smokin' hot and worth checking out. The late and original lead vocalist David Byron possessed a powerful and operatic voice. Ian Gillan the lead vocalist of another British rock group 'Deep Purple' has a similar powerful voice. 'Uriah Heep 'and 'Deep Purple' were both popular in the early 1970's that rocked the world with their recordings reaching plenty of airplay of the F.M. dial back in the day. 🔍💫🎤🎸🎹🥁🔊⚡🔥☮🎧

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

AWright now! Some Heep! Sing it Dave!! Henley is pumping that B3 Organ through a stack of Marshall guitar amps for that extra dirty sound. Love it.

[@cazkain]

One hidden gem!!!

[@2869may]

RIP Bob O'Mara, My good buddy loved this one and now I do too... ;)

[@BigC.]

Banger Monday!

[@larryh.5229]

"I was stealin' when I should have been buying". Yep, so true. 😕

[@frankgorkis7318]

Uriah Heep was a great power rock band from the 70s. Listen to their "Demons and Wizards" album. If you like the driving Hammond organ in "Stealin'", you will really enjoy "Easy Livin'". In addition to the organ, the song has a fantastic bass line. Keep reacting to great music - I enjoy your reviews and reactions.

[@bumperu]

If you love the organ you need to dig deep into Uriah Heep's catalogue. It's featured everywhere!!!

[@grandpaslayer6232]

Great tune. #ROCKON

[@membysteph64]

Another banger La/Che Uriah has flown under the radar for almost 5 decades. They don’t get the respect they deserve. Also gentlemen I sent you a package. Check for it Thursday or Friday depending on our wonderful USPS service. I am in So Cal so hopefully it will get to you in a timely manner. Keep on doing what you are doing keeping great music alive.

[@davidwilkins5932]

Great stuff today, gents. But that can be said consistently for your splendid channel. On a personal level, I can’t wait for you to return to EJ’s Tumbleweed Connection. But everything you post is special.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks my friend!! Thanks for reminding me to get back to EJ. Keep a look out!!

[@JericJones]

Too excellent songs today boys. You have my undivided attention.

[@josephgallagher945]

A very underrated band. Some of their songs sound dated, but some dont. They had some radio hits in America and were also big in Europe.

[@Rael_486]

Uriah Heep announced the first of our “The Magician’s Farewell” dates for 2025, starting in the UK in February with dates as follows: Wednesday 19th February 2025 BIRMINGHAM, SYMPHONY HALL Thursday 20th February 2025 BRISTOL, BEACON Saturday 22nd February 2025 GATESHEAD, GLASSHOUSE Sunday 23rd February 2025 GLASGOW, KING’S THEATRE Tuesday 25th February 2025 MANCHESTER, BRIDGEWATER HALL Wednesday 26th February 2025 LONDON, PALLADIUM Thursday 27th February 2025 BEXHILL, DE LA WARR PAVILION 😊

[@toddstevens13]

I hope they come across the pond one more time, but sadly I doubt it.

[@Rael_486]

@toddstevens13 Yes, a USA leg of the tour is planned. 🎸

[@toddstevens13]

@@Rael_486 sadly I am from Canada, maybe we will get one date.

[@richshelton7303]

My first concert was Uriah Heep opening for KISS in 1977. Sometimes old age has perks.

[@timjc4344]

🤜🤛👍 beat ya by 4 years.. my very FIRST concert was with Uriah Heep (& Manfred Mann) on Feb. 7, 1974 in Fresno, CA… had just turned 18 a few months earlier. Didn’t know it at the time -- didn’t know a lot of things, but would’ve never admitted so -- but apparently UH’s concert in Fresno was an “add on” due to a cancellation in Las Vegas, NV, thankfully for us “hicks” (🙄) in the Central Valley. UH was one of my good buddy’s favorites, & it was he that talked me into going to see Them.. he passed away about 10 years ago… but now every time I hear UH I remember all the good times we had together, & especially that UH concert! It was 🔥😃🥹

[@timjc4344]

3 years.. never was too good at Math! 😂🙄

[@Personal_Excellence_HARD]

What a great song. Thanks, fellas. I haven't heard that one in a while.

[@johnwarner6858]

They played loud. heard them in Detroit early 70's Before they knew about hearing damage. Went to a lot of concerts at this time. Deep Purple and Blue Cheer with their wall of amps known as the wall of sound would go back and forth setting new world's records. 120 DB'S plus.

[@josefhorndl3469]

Heep fan since 1970. Thanks for reacting to my favourite rock band. After you've reacted to some well known songs of them, I would recommend some typically but not so well known Heep songs: Time To Live; Circle Of Hands; Weep In Silence; Wonderworld & Echoes In The Dark. Some good ballads are Lady In Black, Why Did You Go & Rain. My favourite heavy rock song of Heep is the fantastic & epic Shadows Of Grief. Greetings from Germany :)

[@robbierobinson3966]

WOW you guys are the best.

[@johntheisen6791]

Great song.

[@williamclifford6112]

My older brother's listened to Uriah Heep. My first album was houses of the holy by led zeppelin.

[@DM-hk4cw]

You can tell the influence this sound had on Boston.

[@rdhudon7469]

Gary Thain was a beast on the bass . He didn't live long enough to get the accolades he deserves . He's part of the 27 club.

[@dandundon9503]

Thank you, I had forgotten about this song!

[@richardcranium5048]

Uriah Heap is the band that Deep Purple wanted to be

[@inmyhouse11]

Great band

[@lorilxn1597]

Big Uriah Heep fan here

[@craigmarkowski7156]

I've been wanting to tell you guys about a group from the early 70s I think you'd be really impressed with , The band is called Nectar and the song is called 'Remember the future' It's a very long song with a lot of amazing change ups ! Kind of like what Rush did with 2112 ! The best version to sample is ( Live from Bonn 2005)

[@marckusel5602]

My CB handle was Rainbow Demon. Love love love me some Heep 🔥

[@OldTrucker958]

Mine was Solitary Man! But I would have picked up on the inference if I heard yours. Great handle

[@thomasburch-fx7fc]

That's Ken Hensley (later of Blackfoot) on the organ. The drummer joined Ozzy for his solo albums. Help is still active but Mick Box, the guitarist is the only original member left.

[@Kuesel68]

UH is one of the best bands ever, also live! They will start their fairwell tour next year after 55 years on the road! Check out Pilgrim from the same album, July Morning and the albums Demons and Wizards and Magician's Birthday - that's where Prog Metal was born.

[@richardhargrave6082]

That Hammond organ is filthy, man! Brilliant, love Uriah Heap

[@PaulTheTrigger]

July morning next please. Then circle of hands, rainbow demon, paradise / the spell and the live version of the wizard. Oh heck, just do the whole demons and wizards album.

[@bobshaw8319]

Paradise / The Spell is an absolute masterpiece

[@bobshaw8319]

Bass line provided to you courtesy of the best bassist in history .. The great Gary Thain

[@calitide]

Can't beat the old Hammond!

[@michaellamb9596]

This masterpiece is an experience

[@roadshow69]

More Heep please! Paradise/The Spell from Demons and Wizards album

[@ronwilcox7716]

Bird of Prey

[@michaeljensen6732]

If you like that organ you should react to more Deep Purple, Jon Lord was incredible on the Hammond. I suggest something from Fireball, their must underrated album IMO. Try the title track or The Mule.

[@FloridaRocks]

@@michaeljensen6732 "Lazy"!