Hazel O'Connor - Will You? | REACTION

[@ah-yg6bn]

The most melancholy solo sax ever.....must be heard......please like after hearing it if you agree 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

She’s still performing this , Saw her live in Leeds with Clare Hirst on Sax , plenty of live versions on here 👍

[@agegroot5666]

Has there ever been a longer sax solo on a rock-song? There are enough song with sax on it. That solo is an amazing.end of that great song. By the way, Say hello wave goodbye has a clarinet on the B-side replacing Marc Almonds voice and that instumental version is so so amazing. .kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZzcgql9lrhlqrM

[@kruger-3522]

Truly the best and finest saxophone solo EVER!! It will NEVER be matched, pure genius!!

[@kevcall]

The film is a good portrayal of England of that day.. Hard times but life was simpler and better imo Wish I could go back and relive it

[@ChrisAndCats]

I was 15 in 1980. I'd love to go back too.

[@skinheadjon901]

I was 14 in 1980 & was hanging around the West End of London with older teenagers,watching bands & going to nightclubs - this film perfectly encaptures how volatile inner city nightlife & the music scene was back then - if you got on the wrong carriage on the underground or night bus you could find yourself in real trouble. Groups of right wing skinheads,punks,drunks,police,bouncers etc were risks you had to deal with if you wanted a night out. 🎶🎥👊👍

[@brendancasey866]

If you find a time machine, let me know!

[@pault1964]

@@ChrisAndCatsme I was 16

[@ChrisAndCats]

@pault1964 would you go back given the chance? By that I don't necessarily mean lose what you have now in terms of family, kids, pets, home, etc but go back to living in that style era and that lifestyle but take them with you.

[@jasonsloan3471]

This song just gives me goosebumps. Love the sax.

[@michaeldudek7831]

Well. I have to disagree with you three about the saxophone solo. U don't have to have "'Hair on Fire"' blasts from the instrument to make the song extraordinary. The extended solo by Magoogan was moody, achingly beautiful and achieved the sound he was striving for I believe. Listen to it again without the disjointed, chaotic movie scenes to distract you. You'll find that it's absolutely sublime.

[@joelg34]

Nothing comes close to Wesley Magoogan's original version, utterly sublime. Kudos brother.

[@Maria-ef5gq]

You have to listen to Eighth day . It is still relevant. Probably more so today .

[@ianswan1283]

Absolutely

[@davidquirk8097]

To my mind one of the best Sax solos ever. It is so evocative and beautifully executed.

[@andyuscum]

Claire's version kills it@@joelg34

[@ah-yg6bn]

After 40 years of listening to this song I still got goosebumps listening to the sax solo at the end of this song.As you rightly say it teases you throughout the song and I'm sure with continued listening it will only get better.A song which will sound different to you dependant on what mood you are in.The video with it can be a little distracting but great reaction guys as always,it may not have been a home run but each of your individual reactions to the sax playing showed it touched you all.keep up the good work and hope you hit 25k soon.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@danielaromano6174]

In one of her tours, 1980/81, a new british band, unknown by that time, opened her concerts: they were Duran Duran

[@davetatton6235]

As a young guy in the 80s I was stood 6 ft away from Claire Hurst who played this at bridge Street arts centre in Newcastle under lyme the hairs on the back of my neck stood up I couldn't believe what I heard and at the time didn't realise how good it was get well soon Hazel O'connor

[@ajayjackson7727]

Best sax playing in a song ever, absolutely amazing! Great song by Hazel and the movie was good as well guys

[@module79l28]

Goosebumps, goosebumps, goosebumps... GOOSEBUMPS' CENTRAL!!!

[@nickyd6457]

Ah! I’ve been asking reactors to do this song FOREVER! Best sax solo ever ❤

[@pauljones8069]

hauntingly beautiful song.

[@mervinmannas7671]

This movie was huge here in the Uk and is amazing. I saw Hazel live in concert after her second album came out and she was great. The Breaking glass album features songs that span a widee spectrum of musical genres from blusey ballads to boarderline punk rock. The film follows a young girl trying to make it in the industry, she meets a young guy who becomes her mentor and manager because he really believes in her. But when hse starts become more famous the industry pushes him aside and tries to change her to be more commercial. There is another beautiful song like this one called If Only, about picking yourself up again when you have hit rock bottom.

[@mchristhomas]

Mervin, what movie did you see? It was not 'massive' in the UK ; it has become a bit of a cult classic - especially in Germany and the UK - but massive? No. It was universally derided and three chains pulled the movie from their listings.

[@egoranonymous3223]

I grew up on top of a mountain in a tiny, tiny town in West Virginia. It's considered the poorest state in the us, just north of these guys. I somehow caught this movie on tv and it completely changed my view of the world. I force everyone to watch it and I own all of Hazel's albums!

[@clarewilson7331]

The film was about the rise of racism in the UK in the late 70s/ early 80. The National Front marched on the streets but punks opposed any kind of discrimination & marched against it. The men in the red braces were in the classic NF "uniform" of the time. I was a punk teen back then & got hassled by racists even though I'm white

[@livianegidius9772]

This is from the movie BROKEN GLASS

[@annereidy7981]

Finally someone took the hint and played it, thank you!

[@marksaunderson3042]

This is an amazing album, and ‘will you’ is in my top 20 songs. On the verge of crying> watch the film. Then you will understand why she was crying.

[@remitablechair]

brilliant sax solo , cant think of a better one, even better than baker street

[@rachelh2780]

I love this song so much!! ❤

[@imposs-up1hg]

The film's excellent. Catches Britain of that era really well.

[@Sunburst75]

This is one of my favourite songs ever. I was about 15 when it came out. I bought it on vinyl in 1980 and I still have it. Watch the movie, its very unique.

[@Maria-ef5gq]

Have you heard the Sax in Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty . Amazing .

[@colingroves335]

And such a great film, showing what was going on in Britain at the time.

[@carpediem3391]

This is the soul of growing up in 1980s Britain a lost and forlorn generation of the thatcher years

[@kevinwhereat3211]

Amazing British artist and Film.

[@cbaker1249]

A truly brilliant artist! Try "the eighth day"! what a track

[@miscellaneousmick6888]

WILL YOU is one of the tracks from the multi award winning soundtrack of the award-winning film BREAKING GLASS, Hazel O'Connor starred in the film and also performed and wrote the whole soundtrack, I've seen Hazel live on numerous occasions , both with her band the Subterranians, and on her own playing folk music. Hazel suffered a severe stroke last year at her home in France, according to her Facebook and website she is making slow but steady progress with her recovery,fans have been raising money to help with her recovery, and we all send our love ❤

[@georgeisaac9european387]

This sax solo was hauntingly beautiful and melodious. This one by Magoogan goes a notch higher than the ones played by Phil Kenzie on Al Stewart’s Year of the Cat and Time Passages.

[@ShazzaUK70]

Breaking glass the Album was one of my favourites when I was a teen. The film is brilliant, but it covers mental health issues so it's a hard watch sometimes. Hazel's lyrics on this album though are spine chilling. I get goosebumps for every song. As for the Sax, I'm speechless every time.

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

Absolutely 👍. Saw her perform this live a few years back with Clare Hirst on sax at an 80s revival concert, for me she was the highlight of the of the concert 🙏

[@chrisstones1249]

She's an icon in Britain .thanks guys .✌️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@anthonynemo94]

guys u really needed to close your eyes n ignore the screen for this to feel it, plz try again with eyes closed, i bet i will not be the same, cheers,Anthony, uk

[@anotherblonde]

The movie is an allegory of how pop music, pop musicians and teen culture is controlled and contrived to create and change traditional culture. The late Dodi Fayed was involved in production. Hazel did a UK tour in the 2000s, only about 30 people were in the audience, so Hazel invited everyone to sit in the 2 front rows, she sat on the stage, and I got to sing all the songs from the album with her. Magical.

[@allsorts9909]

The sax player toured with the beat in the early 80s. Or the English beat as known in the states

[@Welder-y5x]

PLEASED you enjoyed it, loved it when it first came out, still love it today.

[@thebograt6810]

She is recovering from illness at the minute, she had not long since did a version of this song with a band called Ferocious Dog where the sax is replaced by an awesome violin solo

[@Nidge-ho7zy]

Great singer from my city,soundtrack and film is a gem.

[@MaxineWatt-jd8ho]

Got to remember this song was released around punk rock era. And there was so much unrest in Britain at this time 👍

[@clivehope8409]

I was born in 1966 so of course I've heard of Hazel and she at that time was really good artist. And i heard of this song is fantastic

[@brucemarshall9521]

Hazel O'Connor. OK. I shall listen again.

[@brucemarshall9521]

Pat Benatar ??? Naw. Sounds like Kenny G meets Adele. Playlist ? No. But a good performance nonetheless.

[@mildredsparks6684]

@@brucemarshall9521 Christ.

[@carlpeterkirkebo2036]

Never heard the artist or the song before. Made my favourites instantly!

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

Try the live version on here at the jazz cafe with Clare Hirst on Sax

[@garycarver5005]

You've got a keen discerning ear sir, maybe too many of the younger generation have been fed so much "compression" and in your face hooks that they miss the subtleties of smooth transitions and key changes etc but I believe if they listen to enough from the past, let down their guard and just let the music flow into their soul the penny will drop and an amazing voyage of discovery awaits.

[@indy1936]

Great slow song from the early 80's...lots of babies have been born after this one...🤣

[@IBFHazardo]

Breaking Glass is the essence of 70s UK, worth a review...

[@JohnOConnell]

We don’t hear a high alto sax often enough. Hazel O’Connor was a very unique and original performer.

[@drwho9209]

Loved Breaking Glass

[@egoranonymous3223]

Breaking Glass is sort of a punk version of Bette Midler's movie The Rose. My favorite part of the movie is when she sings a song called "Black Man" to a group of nazis.

[@rupert-j8f]

i whould say it is more similar to a star is born. i thought i whould like the rose but i did find it a bit boring.

[@egoranonymous3223]

@@rupert-j8f You're right! I only recently saw the GaGa version, so I didn't have that reference 10 months ago. I like The Rose, but I do remember being bored.

[@mike-myke22]

Great song. ❤

[@darrenbuckley2082]

Eighth day, has to be next lol

[@paulleach1042]

Great voice and magic sax 🎷

[@rugby1971]

love hazel o conner, saw breaking glass at the cinema the soundtrack is amazing

[@williamoreilly6713]

BRILLIANT SAX SOLO.

[@anuvabastidanakist2437]

Hazel wrote this song in 1975 the guy mentioned had very little to do with it and Hazel was ripped off by her record company so had very little money from this album or film. Funny the films about Kate( Hazel) getting fucked over by e record company up until beginning of this year 2022 Hazel was still recording and gigging until a fall gave her a bleed on the brain she seems to be recovering bit the process is so slow get well soon HAZEL

[@colinsteel576]

Very well orchestrated, great timing and phrasing. The sax solo one of the best of all time. A bit above the reviewers heads.

[@annmarieray3922]

Love this song..

[@paulwilson2968]

Timeless ,classic 👍

[@misspurrr-fect3684]

The last death throws of Punk & the arrival of New Romantics .

[@karenattwood5035]

Wesley McGooghan, best sax player ever, helped I loved Hazel O Connor x

[@brendanfromireland]

For sax try "Lily Was Here" by Candy Dulfer and Dave Stewart

[@egoranonymous3223]

I just subscribed listening to your more southern rock, country music vids, but how the actual eff did this come about. This was the most influential movie of my youth. I grew up on top of a mountain in WV so you can imagine how this movie opened my eyes to the larger world. And from this I discovered all types of music. I think I have every one of her albums.

[@79BlackRose]

I thought that Ty was not going to like it at all, yet finally loved it more than the others. I thought that Ryan would be really loving it, but it didn't quite hit the spot. And I thought that Nick would discuss the lyrics. Nevertheless, I am glad you reacted to it and gave due credit to Wes Magoogan. I think it is possible that the images on screen actually detract from the song. I have had that impression from other reactors to this song. For me, I consider it absolutely outstanding!

[@twatinahatsmith7428]

Breaking Glass the film and album, which this song came down are both worth a gander. Part of my youth and this song helds a special place in my heart.

[@dougvoltin164]

Thanks for this song and artists.

[@fgilroy50]

Imagine waking up and seeing that standing over you.

[@neilfrench6639]

You have to watch the film breaking glass 1980 britain in the 80s It was a mental time but better than now 👍🇬🇧

[@andrewbradbury8527]

💖 You three are clever, good comments.. very accurate

[@Ian.eastwood5457]

Love it

[@Pro_Roblox123]

Outstanding how you highlight the Sax, there are other great moments 8th day being another WOW. Great review .

[@angusrobertson2515]

Thanks for playing this.

[@paintedbird]

This is a great song! I like Hazel, she's a cool artist. She has some really rocking songs too. The movie, Breaking Glass, is really good! The soundtrack is solid. Worth a watch and a listen to the entire film/soundtrack.

[@garyrowe58]

Saw her twice years ago in Dublin, first and last nights of her tour in Ireland ... bloody amazing.

[@GazHogan]

This is one of the best songs and sax solos ever recorded,,,, Fantastic x

[@chrisbusby8158]

Superb. This sound track brings back fantastic memories. We still have the album. Absolute tour de force

[@ange1098]

Eighth day is awesome as well.

[@tobyclayton2597]

Normally I really don't like saxophone music, this is the only exception that I can think of. After 44 years it is still one of my favourite songs (actually, I'd fit most of the songs on this album into that category).

[@colinstobbart599]

Hazel was very ill last year she had blood on the brain and they induced a coma for 24hrs she is now recovering and doing well I think. She lives in france now.

[@bealzibub4002]

Eighth day is a lot more upbeat but the whole album and film are amazing! A scathing view of the music industry and and stresses of being an emerging star. Especially in the punk era.

[@keithisaacs6092]

Luv the moody feel of this song.

[@andrewlonsdale..walkingthewalk]

This is a 80s masterpiece

[@dannyblackwell2426]

I think you got to have grown up in the 80s to love this type of music. her voice is just so amazing. Hazel O'connor is my Favourite singer. and the movie was amazing. I remember watching it back in 1984

[@melaniesheppard778]

Excellent sax. Adore this song (in my mind he stayed ;) ) Chris white also fabulous. Romeo and Juliet Dire Straits. Amazing. ❤

[@Bix21-z3f]

Don't stop it dude-the best was yet to come!!!

[@colettebaker2842]

I saw the movie at the drive-in. It wasn't the main movie but I liked it much more than whatever the main movie was. Years later I saw the movie The Body Guard and I can tell you personally I think they ripped the idea for that movie from Breaking Glass.

[@davidscott41]

Brilliant listen to bow wow souxie and the banshies

[@charlesmarshall8046]

You’re going to like this, it’s highly unusual. For a future reaction, take a look at Dire Straits “Your latest trick”. Not one of their best known but one of their more interesting, lyrically. And I can absolutely guarantee that Ryan will like it.

[@Maizy1985]

Actually witchhazel is a herb...greatest face toner/cleaner you can get! :)

[@catlady6304]

saw that in the cinema when it came out…

[@mcallan5782]

It would be so refreshing to hear the song to the end and then react

[@skinheadjon901]

You want a good sax solo - doesn't get much better than King Curtis when he was with The Coasters - Shopping For Clothes. It's a banger & highly recommended 🎶🎷😎🙌👍

[@Maria-ef5gq]

PLEASE AT THE END . 🎉THANKS .

[@michaeldudek7831]

Iwas wondering why U were reviewing such an obscure song until I checked it out. Oh my Gosh, Dimash , Osh Kosh By Gosh! Is that not the BEST sax solo ever at the end? Ryan, hold onto your hat. That does it! I'm going to learn to play the sax. PS: What is that opening blurb you guys play B4 your reactions? It sounds like a sultry singer from a cool Jazz Club from the 40-s or 50-s, but Love It.

[@bigdav47]

Without emotion, music is lost IMO. Glad you liked it. the Movie was decent as well IMO and I waited about 30 odd years to see it, because I love the song so much. The "hitler" part as you put it, on the movie clip refers to her character actually being anti fascist, and she plays an aspiring punk type artiste. Wesley definitely deserved co-billing on this track though, brilliant sax solo played with emotion.

[@TheEulerID]

Not long after that was recorded, the saxophonist, Wesley Macgoogan lost the fingers of one hand in circular saw accident. A horrific injury for anybody, but a career killer for a saxophonist.

[@lil2849]

Listen to bat out of hell by meat load think all of you will love it !

[@ah-yg6bn]

Ryan's in denial,says he won't go to it if he wants some sax ....watch back this video and see how much lack of control you are having listening to the sax on this.......some sounds you have no control over listening to.

[@keithisaacs6092]

Would luv to hear music from the live album Alchemy by Dire Straits, Tunnel of luv or Sultan's of swing. Knoplers guitar work is truly beautiful and the drumming insane.

[@mikestudioz216]

Hey, Could you plz react to Mornin’, The Theme from Moonlighting and Just to be Loved by Al Jarreau? This guy is AMAZING

[@johnn5738]

Sadly the sax player lost a number of fingers on one hand in an accident and had to end his career.

[@thornbird6768]

Should have reacted to Eighth Day , predicted song writing , Breaking Glass was good .

[@wk4max263]

Watch the film and listen to the album

[@msimpson4078]

Great movie Breaking glass

[@davidscott41]

It's a synth moog

[@pault1964]

The sax player had an accident I think he lost a few fingers retired