REO Speedwagon - Roll with the Changes | REACTION

[@fortunate14t48]

To be a teenager in the 70’s, oh we were spoiled with ALL of the great bands.

[@wayneburgess5203]

Damn straight! The best of times!

[@sharonsocoloski5485]

@@fortunate14t48 Got that right!!! That's when music "was" music. I saw Bruce Springsteen in Philadelphia during the River Tour, the ticket was only $25! Fabulous "intermission" free for 3-1/2 hours!

[@hereforit170]

@@fortunate14t48 spoiled absolutely rotten. Downright putrid. We had so much music. We made music, sang music, mocked music, jammed to music. We were so free and appreciative. At least it wasn’t lost on us.

[@billschwener2283]

Gary Richrath was one of the most underrated guitar players ever.

[@bobthebear1246]

Absolutely. He was amazing.

[@kellyb.3600]

Flying Turkey Trot! Will always remember, almost front row, Market Square Arena ❤

[@hereforit170]

Ha! Yasss throwing your headset!!!! Saw them live - they closed w this song and it was absolute FIRE. Seeing the band members smile while they rocked is a treasure I hold dear

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

Some perspective: I was a teenager when this was playing. I would never have been able to go back 50 years to find music I could totally feel and enjoy, like you are able to do now, going back 50 years and finding gold like this. We truly lived in a great era of music innovation.

[@micheleparker3780]

I totally agree. ❤

[@jackndan6603]

Amen brother!😁🇨🇦

[@PhoenixRisen63]

Exactly. We had no interest in listening to a lot of 40's or 50's music in the 80's. It's amazing that music from the 70s and 80s is still 🔥. The 80's were a BLAST (at least the parts I remember, LOL)!

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

@@PhoenixRisen63 😂 totally agree! Grunge brought the mood into a lot of darkness and it's been a struggle to get back from that. We lived through the golden era ❤️

[@karenflinner5313]

We didn’t realize how lucky we were! We thought it was normal to have this great music.

[@thomasogrady8899]

"so if you're tired of the same old story... turn some pages..." What a simple but powerful lyric...

[@joedirt688]

REO JUST TOOK THE '502' TO CHURCH!

[@paulrogers4483]

By far REO's masterpiece. This song even makes most other bands big songs sound ridiculous. A true Rock & Roll masterpiece PERIOD!!!!! ✌Peace✌

[@Eugenesnufflebean]

And yet their never listed as one of the greatest bands ever. Just don't get it

[@paulrogers4483]

@@Eugenesnufflebean Same Bro

[@elpman001]

100% agree. A grossly underrated song.

[@hokiedoo]

REO "Golden Country " guy's

[@billc.5861]

Mr Gary Richrath on guitar is so good and has one of my favorite guitar tones. Just a shredder

[@danmaclean2770]

I am 62 years old and was fortunate enough to work security for many of the bands that came thru Toronto in the 80s and grew up with so much great music. It's really inspiring to see people much younger enjoy and have the same reactions to the songs i loved and felt so very lucky to been growing up with such great music. Keep looking there's so much to be discovered. I'll keep watching and living vicariously thru you guys getting goosebumps now just like when I was young.

[@fantasycamp4000]

My favorite REO tune because of the keyboard and guitar solos. kevin's voice great as always but love his keyboard and Gary's guitar. Makes me play air keyboard then air guitar everytime(while at home or in car).

[@VersinKettorix]

It's impossible not to feel great and get energized by this song. Spring has sprung! Play it again.

[@sharonsocoloski5485]

I'm 68 and still love REO Speedwagon!!

[@fortunate14t48]

Keep pushin’ by REO SPEEDWAGON is really great to workout to.

[@timr5490]

Kevin's vocals are great. This is a textbook perfect rock and roll song.

[@RobertErnestLewis]

The anthem of our lifetime. Thankful I got to see them do this live during the album tour. Gary Richrath on lead guitar was a force.

[@suzanneprock7286]

"Riding The Storm Out" and "Golden Country" are their best. If you want to hear one of the best guitar solos by Gary, watch "Golden Country" live on 1976 Tour.

[@jeffp3415]

High energy Banger! Gary is scorching that guitar and Neal has his own carnival going on the organ! This is also my favorite REO song. Growing up in Chicago, REO wasn't exactly a home town band (they were from Champagne) but we claimed them as an Illinois band. I was fortunate enough to see them when I was a high school senior, just after this album came out - we were sitting in a side balcony and watched over Neal's shoulder while he played that B3! Woot!

[@micheleparker3780]

Me too!! Southwest side!!

[@ls1959]

It's probably my favorite high energy rock song of all time. Never tire of this song. The organ and guitar solos are just insane.

[@NewOldVideos-d5o]

We were so lucky to have the music from 1976 - 1979 that we did. Great soundtrack of our high school years.

[@ronparsons8786]

ALL TIME CLASSIC Two guitar solos and a rippin' organ solo

[@lisalovemc717]

Nothing better than being a teenager in the late 70s/early 80s and driving around listening to this music on the radio.

[@murrannlehovitch6204]

I do believe this is the best Rick n roll song ever performed. It it vastly underrated.,insane vocals, insane musicality. Just freaking insane. Your reaction was fitting. You get it.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man what a great classic! Gary Richrath was the backbone of REO Speed wagon! Rip🙏🕊️😢 This song still a great jam!

[@rogersimpson9725]

I'm 61 years old. I think I was 12 when I bought this record Not sure. I know every song on it word for word. I also had Nine Lives, Hi Infidelity and Good Trouble. They might be my favorite band of all.

[@S.JerseyJim]

Almost bring tears to my eyes hearing this absolutely bad ass song! So f’ing brilliant!!

[@leonardshevlin7260]

I worked in the grain pit at the Chicago Board of Trade in 1985 and there was a nice guy on the phone for EF Hutton who was a first cousin of Kevin Cronin.

[@SusanBishop555]

I saw them in concert...long ago! 😍

[@tnrodgers]

It’s good see young guys with color in their hair appreciating classic American rock! I remember when this album was fresh. Thanks guys.

[@ryanstarkey3011]

Coolest thing about this song is it's peak billboard position of 58 on the hot 100, yet it is their modern encore. When you get a chance, find a live version. It is AMAZING in person.

[@markb4188]

I grew up with REO and I always thought that this song was one of those ….. take me to church, kind of songs. I would play air guitar and air organ along with this song on my steering wheel while I was cruising NE San Antonio. Hell yes!!!!!!

[@stephenreiner1523]

When this album came out, what a great addition to rock and roll.

[@rogueleader4181]

Why is REO often overlooked? Straight up rock and roll genius. RIP Gary "The Shredder" Richrath. And going to church with Neal D!

[@thomasthompson698]

Now you MUST react to the last song on the album..."Say You Love Me Or Say Goodnight!" It's a Rock 'n' Roll freight train running off of the tracks!!! I KNOW you'll love it! And one of their lesser known albums came right after the "...Tuna Fish" album..."Nine Lives"... it wasn't nearly a successful, but has some gems... and was recorded with a "live in the studio" sound. Try "Heavy On Your Love" and "Back On the Road Again", which actually features bassist Bruce Hall on vocals... and it rocks!

[@rigelmoon9030]

The most exciting performance of the 20th century.

[@themightydecibel-heavymeta7130]

One of the greatest keyboard/guitar solos of all time there IMO. Hail!

[@jeffwarren4938]

Right up there with Frampton/Bob Mayo..Do You Feel Like We Do.

[@markdicesare7936]

you guys need to check out Back on the Road Again. this is sung by their Bassist Bruce Hall

[@robertgonderinger9536]

When it comes to guitar heroes, nobody ever mentions Gary Richrath, but he had a sound and style all his own - very underrated!

[@jeffwarren4938]

Instantly recognizable tone..like Neal Schon...both monster guitarists!

[@Jessica_Roth]

Not only is Kevin playing the piano here, he actually taught himself to play the acoustic piano in order to write the song. (He had been the rhythm guitarist before this.) I would love for you to dive into the double-live album "You Get What You Play For", because as fine as REO is on the studio versions, the reason the label stayed with them through all the changing vocalists and albums that didn't sell was because they were a *KILLER* live band. You think Gary Richrath plays an amazing guitar? Wait until you hear him live. And live shows make you appreciate what a great drummer Alan Gratzer is, because he never lets the energy flag. (Alan retired in 1987. His replacement, Brian Hitt, is pretty good, but he tends to get languid. Gratzer never does.) Plus since the live album came before this, the only song on it that you have heard is "Ridin' the Storm Out". Start at the beginning with "Like You Do" and just keep going all the way through to "Golden Country" (my favorite) at the end. UNSTOPPABLE.

[@davebeal65]

Golden Country is REO's masterpiece

[@Timmayytoo]

I like to imagine them listening to this in the studio as they were recording and everyone was just grooving and celebrating because they knew it was gonna be a huge hit.

[@TheCompareokeLounge]

One of the all time greatest songs no doubt! Great karaoke song too😄

[@bobthebear1246]

This is definitely the best song that REO Speedwagon ever did. "Golden Country" is amazing, too.

[@lokisan100]

Golden Country, what a great song!

[@sharkmedia5969]

Only 3 freaking chords in a C mixolydian scale through the whole song and it is magic!

[@sirhooligan7489]

REO and Kevin Cronin are on my personal Top5 of my alltime favourite Rock Bands-list and there is absolutely nothing, they could do to get ever off of that .. Big Thx 2 U guys! Was super-fun, watchin´you guys "rollin" with that song from ´78!! Best from Germany!!

[@rayeckert242]

1975. My first rock concert. REO Speedwagon opens for Aerosmith. Seen a lotta shows since then , but it was a real fine way to start.

[@markallen4637]

Still doing concerts, sound pretty darn good even today.

[@dennisbrooks8566]

For me REO was one of those bands that you had to see live to really appreciate.

[@JamesBach-hz1pc]

I saw the Speedwagon In the 70’s They each had a wall of Marshall’s Behind them The movement of all that air out into space You have to aspirate the material To get the ride🙃

[@mono_was-here]

Yes! They were amazing live back then.

[@troypullen7469]

I Saw REO with 38 Special opening for them in 1978 after this album came out, (when I was a Junior in High School) at the Bradley Memorial Field House in Peoria IL. the bands home stomping grounds. I also new a phenomenal guitar player in the area who worked out a lot of Gary Richrath's guitar solo, that Gary used in Flying Turkey Trot. The band came together at the University of Illinois in Champaign / Urbana IL. Good stuff, but there were a lot of amazing bands getting a lot of radio time back then. We (Central Illinois young folk, at the time ha ha) were all just proud that one of our local jam bands made it into radio air time across the country.

[@VadersRage]

Something we only get with 70's rock would be Hammond organs, tambourines and back-up singers. It'd be awesome if a band (a good band....not like today's offerings) would emerge using the "tools of their forebearers".

[@robelson3078]

Ever hear of Blackberry Smoke? You need to be listening to Blackberry Smoke.

[@astonsfan]

Check out Church of the Cosmic Skull.....they be good and got da Hammond!!!

[@patricialehrke7688]

Ghost has many songs with a retro vibe.

[@rachaddle6581]

I'm a 51yr old woman..so have been an REO listener since the 7😎❤🔴0's

[@nancywyant6091]

Same! Rock on Rachaddle!🌻🌻🌻

[@ianhamilton2035]

Such a killer jam, and the bass is riding the same note, most of the way!! ❤️

[@Noelle0026]

That whole album is 🔥🔥Gary Richrath’s guitar is top notch.

[@johnlisonbee6494]

I saw REO twice back in the 70’s. In fact I saw them on the tour for this album. They were fantastic in concert! I’m 67 years old and got to experience a huge amount of great music! Great job boys!

[@magnuswettermark8293]

Killer Vocals,Killer Organs,Killer Guitars. One of the best songs ever made PERIOD.

[@russ4338]

I remember seeing REO for free at the armory in Racine, WI

[@lindadenton7407]

Yay! In my top 10 favorite classic rock songs of all time! So good. Always makes me dance. Always makes me happy. ❤

[@caracoidwren944]

My son recently asked me for a list of my favorite songs. He's lived in Spain for most of his life and I've been mostly here in the states, so we probably don't know each other as well as we should. Recently something happened and he wants pictures and some other things from me. When it came to my list of favorite songs, I hesitated a moment when I had to decide to add this song to my all time favorites list. I know it has a commercial element to it and it is anything but the usual metal-type of music I listen to, but in the end I just had to include it. It's a song that is endlessly joyous, positive and up lifting. I had to give him that. And it truly deserves to be on my list of greatest of all time.

[@leoncardinal2035]

Hweey guys! Another one of those songs! hello from Canada! God Bless all 3 of you! :)

[@pm7lucas]

This was my favorite bands for MANY years....seeing them in concert back in the day was INCREDIBLE!!!

[@scott_celt]

Kevin wrote this song on a paper bag driving across country from chicago to LA. Not many songs contain a great organ solo and guitar solo in the same song. Also check out the last song on this album called Say You Love Me Or Say Goodnight. Great sax solo.

[@kh2099-z5f]

Actually there are many songs with longer and better sax. Not much hear.

[@scott_celt]

@@kh2099-z5f true. Little Queenie also had a cool sax solo

[@supobostarman]

As a teenager in the 70e this is one if the gold standard songs that encapsulates the energy and joy of being young then. If i were to montage images and feelings and experiences of my life (and my friends) in that era THIS is THE song i would let play the entire time. Thanks for the reaction! As a 63 year old grandpa now, this rockets me back and i can relive it all over again ...perfectly.

[@marleneobstnash5517]

As another 63 yo, I totally agree!

[@lisam5901]

They were phenomenal in concert....... ❤❤❤❤

[@richardnoggin1904]

Kevin Cronin: Adding syllables to words since 1967. Do one of their best: "Golden Country"

[@thegorn68]

RIP Gary Richrath. I wish he had a bigger legacy as one of the lead guitar maestros in rock history. He dominates this song.

[@mattjohn4731]

There is a REO Speedwagon Blvd in their hometown Urbana, IL. Where U of I is. Also there was a band called REO Speeddealer 😂

[@danjmcs]

Gary Richrath is so damn good... love REO, good call guys!

[@davidelswick6660]

Would be good for you to hit Kansas too. Dust in the Wind or Carry On Wayward Son. Both are fire.

[@laurakali6522]

Great speeding ticket song!

[@crbr1432000]

I graduated high school in 1978 when this came out. It was the greatest and still brings back so many memories when I hear it now. I love seeing you guys react to some of the old but, truly great ones.

[@juandelgado1168]

Few years ago they open their concert with this song 🎉🎉

[@MrsRobinson0741]

I love to see each of you bop your heads in different ways & directions but you’re all jammin’ to the same great song!!!!

[@geneadams4171]

I saw these guys in1979 in Sacramento. Great live band. Also, an up and coming band that opened for them was...wait for it...Molly Hatchet. Another great live band. it was a great mix.

[@lindalou6105]

I grew up in the BEST time music wise 😊

[@YellowjacketGTO]

Ladies and Gents Gary Richrath lead guitar!! Gary Richrath. RIP Gary.

[@cynthiaanderson8699]

I saw them in concert, favorite concert, ever🎶❤️🎶😁

[@richardstewart1989]

So Gary Richrath the guitarist never really got the recognition he deserved, very underrated! He also didn't really care for the the pop song direction they were starting to go in. So he got the dirtiest nasty sound on his guitar/amp and it worked like a champ! .Gary was a real Rock Star!

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife Speaking..., I really enjoy watching you guys enjoying the music of my very young youth..Seen these Guys in Charlotte, NC...With Styx and Eddie Money...Pure Fire for Sure!!!!..Great Reaction!!

[@ulfhednar3267]

Now with that line up that had to be a awesome show!

[@chogan201]

Makes me sad to hear this due to the Guitar player Gary Richrath passed away ...He was a great Guitarist!!! RIP...

[@gordonwatson9614]

RIP…Gary…miss you brother…

[@JamesSmith-mz9ec]

Imagine 1972 at the Aragon ballroom in Chicago, Friday 3 bux to get in and you see REO, Styx and Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes all local bands earning their chops, great tome to be a teenager!

[@tonidh69]

Awesome "pick me up" song when having a bad day. They have so many great ones

[@markdrechsler5660]

The best REO song, hands down.

[@michaelbruns449]

No doubt their best song, Soaring majestic with soul launching acceleration, Awesomely visual lyrics, Cosmically confident vocals.

[@TroyOttosen-jg7tt]

Watch the live version of this! The guitar solo live is great, flying turkey trot alone live is priceless!

[@realitybytez]

my favorite reo song from my favorite reo album.

[@sylvialopez5928]

I met Kevin back in the 80s he was very nice I blinded him first with my camera 📸 getting a pic it was fiesta week in San Antonio 🎉 they still come by and perform there he was very funny I love REO Some girls I remember cut some curls from his hair it was wild poor guy 😅

[@kennelson6055]

Next R.E.O. should be Golden Country. Preferably off the Live album, You Get What You Play For

[@1KING7AW]

Absolutely agree! Golden Country live is definitely worth a reaction

[@jimroddy6190]

There are so many excellent songs from REO. I think the closing song from this album is top-notch--"Say You Love Me or Say Good Night." Thanks for sharing this song. Keep up the great work!

[@steverakes6182]

REO's best song.

[@naturemom57]

Reo one of my favs..i saw them twice in concert🎉

[@MareeIrvine]

Love the diversity of the songs you play and you actually enjoy them. Kansas - Carry on my wayward son suggestion. I think you would enjoy it. Always great reviews guys. Hi from Noraville, Australia!!

[@dougcarson5202]

Yes, Kansas' "Carry On My Wayward Son" is a fantastic suggestion for a follow-up to this one. Its "got it all" is in full form here as well. 🤩

[@sharonchaput9705]

Yes, Kansas: Dust in the Wind, Carry on My Wayward Son, Point of No Return and many more. Love Kansas.

[@dianamarie1652]

From the guys of my home state Illinois…….REO

[@deanm375]

I discovered REO Speedwagon when I was 15 in 1980. I remember listening to this tracked with my headphones on as I sat in the dark. They were so underrated when compared to other bands at the time like Van Halen, ACDC, Led Zeplin, Foreigner ELO etc.

[@philstone3859]

Old enough to have seen the band live! Twice! Badass live players! Those dudes could Rock ASS! That’s right! ASS ROCK!! I just noticed you’re wearing a Ron Jon shirt too! Olden style. 😁👍

[@douglasg.9271]

This is from what might be the best album name ever. “You can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish” Love it.

[@heatherturner6955]

Have not heard this for a long time. I always loved REO. I can't remember not knowing this song. But man, the enthusiasm and energy you brought - it is a great song! Chicago reppin' it again! That ending just is energizing (you want more)! 🎹🎸 🎶🥁🎉

[@melissapollard6708]

Riding the storm out, 157 riverside Avenue as well as this were all favorites!

[@WoodsintheBurg94]

Been jammin’ to REO since 1980. This is my favorite song if all time!