Vocal Coach Reacts to Johnny Rivers “Poor Side of Town” [Miki’s Singing Tips 🎤]

[@deborahglover0112]

Johnny Rivers is my all time favorite male singer. I love all of his music, especially when I want to listen to some slow and easy rock. ❤😊

[@cherylmurray7143]

One of my very favorite songs. Johnny was awesome.

[@cherylmurray7143]

Oh my gosh how beautiful this song is.

[@paullisanti8673]

Johnny Rivers(John Ramistella) is truly one of the MOST Underrated Singers of our time. So talented. Beautiful Voice. I can hear the pain of having lost someone no matter what the reason. But still Hope, "together we can make it, on the poor side of town-" Phenomenal-

[@TristanandIsolt]

From the poor side of town. They wanted to make it out.

[@ToddSauve]

Johnny Rivers has sold tens of millions of records yet the so called Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has snubbed him for decades now. He is absolutely one of the best from the 1960s. This song is from 1966, when I was in grade three and eight years old. I remember it so well and play it at home fairly often. It is a classic that they will listen to in 100 years and say "Wow! Music was so great back then!" And they'll be right.

[@kathyhayward2228]

Yes your my age Todd.

[@kathyhayward2228]

Yep he flew through the British invasion of music into 71 with Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu.❤💣💥💥

[@kathyhayward2228]

Johnny Rivers is almost 80 n said with the music of today , he really didnt care if he was inducted by the RNR Hall of Fame bc they let anyone in. But hes in the Soul Hall of Fame

[@ToddSauve]

@@kathyhayward2228 When they let in rap singers you know the entire governing body are flaky. That and so many others ... like you said, the RRHoF has become somewhat of a joke and really has been for a long time. Too many trendy children running the outfit. I'm glad they finally recognized the Doobie Brothers. It only took like 50 years!

[@billj8148]

What Rock & Roll HoF? They need to rename it: Anyone Hall of Fame. I'm 67, yes...a boomer; I need say no more.

[@michaellazzeri9439]

FALL, OF '66, & EVERYONE LOVED THIS . IT WOULD COME ON THE RADIO, & THE WORLD WOULD JUST STOP --------------ALL THERE WAS ----------JOHNNY'S VOICE, THE BACKGROUND SINGERS , & A GORGEOUS SONG. ----------------------------------MJL, 75 Y/O

[@urgdaddy]

I was listening to this song in high school, came on the scene late '66 and was a hit through '68. We all loved it. It was actually such a couples and love song. It really spoke to us as high schoolers. This song is very well arranged. Remember it well.

[@jameseast7966]

In 1966 I was in USMC boot camp in San Diego. For three months, no music of any kind. After I went home on leave, I heard so many great songs from that time. Still great 60 years later.

[@GENESISR_RRANCH]

🇺🇸 thank you for service

[@jackempson3044]

I saw him live about 12 years ago. He's a top notch musician

[@davidwalden8455]

Johnny Rivers is the real deal, beautifully authentic and a well articulated story that he probably experienced. Also well performed background singers. Very relatable and speaks of a slice of the human condition.

[@tippersteffi1]

#1 song on the billboard top 100 in November 1966

[@robertsmith6530]

Miki, when listening again please take note of Darlene Love and The Blossoms who sing back up on this and several other Johnny Rivers and many other tunes of the 1960's. They sing beautifully alone and may very well be the best female back-up singers ever. Written by Johnny Rivers himself, the recording, arrangement, and verses of this song were all connected together perfectly and became ethereal with the back-up harmonies of these women.

[@jamesframpton8120]

Agree totally, and with this track from Johnny Rivers was a departure from the Motown, Chuck Berry covers he had been doing.

[@richardhernandez488]

Studio session musicians were very important during this era. Unmistakable sounds and recording studios capturing a unique sound quality. The great bass lines by Joe Osborn, and drum kit lines by Hal Blaine, "The Wrecking Crew". Not to forget the back-up vocals and strings. And of course, Johnny Rivers. Thank you for this reaction video.

[@russellkaplan1818]

Darleen Love and The Blossoms on back up vocals

[@richardhernandez488]

@@russellkaplan1818 Thank you Russ for your added insight. Glad we share common interests in great music.

[@HS-007]

one man and a guitar , left a foot print in the 60ies , I remember those years

[@leannmiller7153]

I love Johnny Rivers, and his album Realization is still a top fav.

[@michaellazzeri9439]

YOUNG LADY : JOHNNY RIVERS IS FROM LOUISIANA , ITALIAN -AMERICAN, & HE HAD MANY,MANY HITS : " BABY, i NEED YOUR LOVING " -----------" LOOK TO YOUR SOUL " --------" TRACKS OF MY TEARS " -----------" BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX " ---------AND " POOR SIDE OF TOWN " ---------ALL, ARRANGED & PRODUCED BY LEGENDARY PRODUCER, MARTY PAICH, FOR IMPERIAL RECORDS. -----------I HAVE 4 OF HIS ALBUMS, & LOVE THEM ALL. ---------------------------MJL, 75 Y/O

[@mr.garlicman3134]

JOHNNY RIVERS IS ONE OF THE BEST SINGER'S OF ALL TIME!

[@tsmith3139]

How is Johnny Rivers not in the Rock Hall of Fame? There are plenty of artists that are in that don't have close to the talent that Johnny has. Way overdue!!! Put him in!!!

[@ChrisLagos77]

My reaction to poor side of town just took my heart out of my chest.

[@klybermacedoambrosio1383]

Exactely!

[@williamparker1085]

your commentary reflects why we boomers love the times we grew up in, god the sixties were wonderful

[@racerx1189]

You actually got to here this kind of great music on the radio every day. That must have been really cool. ✌️😊

[@racerx1189]

I wish I could have experienced the sixties. The music the art, everything.

[@kathyhayward2228]

@@racerx1189 always Johnny Rivers songs up to 85. This is 64 his first hit maybe 66

[@kevinkranz9156]

FABULOUS SONGS SO TOUCHING MAN MY FIRST LOVE ❤️ RIP GERI LYNN I LOVE YOU KEVIN

[@robbiem9293]

I got to see him in concert in 1970. I have considered that to be one of the best concerts I’ve been to. Beautiful voice.

[@lextek.]

Actually, Johnny said that this song wasn't the result of personal experience. Instead he had the rough outline of the song come to him and he played with bits of it over about five months. It was probably cut in L.A. which was recording central at the time and used several members of The Wrecking Crew in the backup band.They were top notch musicians who could be assembled quickly and called into the studio on quick notice practically anytime day or night when studio time opened up unexpectedly. Another clue is that Johnny lived in Beverly Hills at the time.

[@gulfwarvet62les62]

i absolutely adore this man and this song what's even better is watching the reaction of people listening for the very first time 😢

[@amb6899]

Loved this fantastic beautiful song back then still do. John is one of the greatest singers ever. Had many very good songs. Memphis, Baby I need yr Lovin, Mountain of Love. Secret Agent Man and more. Hope you react to more of his great songs. Definitely the 60s were my favorite decade for music. Best of success on yr channel

[@hankstebel4051]

Liked your response to one of my favorite all time songs. He’s one of my favorite all time artists. I feel he should be inducted into the H.O.F. Your comments were reaffirming and honest and lovely. ✌️🌞🙂Thank you. Hope you respond. My name is Hank.

[@osaikomi]

Johnny Rivers is still performing and recording. He puts on an incredible show with a voice barely changed over six decades. Bob Dylan called Rivers’ version of Positively 4th Street the finest interpretation of over 25,000 covers of his songs by others. In fact he said he preferred Rivers’ version to his own and couldn’t stop listening to it. It doesn’t get better than that.

[@kennyc388]

78 years old !!

[@maryrafuse3851]

His vocal is very polished with magnificent harmonies from the backup singers. It's also a full orchestral sound which is so absent in today's offerings from overpaid under talented artists. So much polish and harmony, gosh he really is in tune with no electronic gizmos. This sound makes 1966 sound like this unique perfect moment in musical time and space.

[@richardalexander4300]

It's refreshing when you see these young people shut their mouth and open up their ears to vocalist like Johnny. The real musical melodies and clean instruments are fantastic. Yes, we had great music.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

He was one of my favorites when I was about 10 years old if you listen to the first album by the BeeGees you'll see they were influenced by this music. Another from that time was Gene Pitney and he was worth listening too. He sang the theme song for John Wayne's movie Liberty Valance. But my favorites were "24 Hours From Tulsa" and "It Hurts To Be In Love"

[@stygianblue5088]

Wow, I haven't heard this in almost 30 years. Thank you for a very nice walk through some memories. It was a very pleasant surprise to see your reaction. This brings to mind a song called One Horse Town by Blackberry Smoke. If you are interested the official acoustic version sounds amazing, or if you prefer live with crowd, the (live) [from Homecoming live in Atlanta] video on their channel is the best live version. If you haven't heard them before I hope you will give them a listen, even if you don't make a reaction video.

[@Meditation409]

The song is chilling!!!! 😍😍😍

[@heentlasaa9974]

Hi Michal; Thank you for listening to a Classic, Johnny Rivers is a great singer with many hits. I like his "Anthology" double Lp and his "Realization" Lp "The way we live, Summer Rain, Look to your soul, By the time I get to Phoenix, Baby I need your loving, Secret agent man & Memphis" are some of his hits. I like to play "Summer Rain & Look to your soul" on Guitar! "The way we live" is still relevant for today!

[@ratdad48]

Innocence in the 60's and 70's????? Hahaha! Now that's funny!

[@leonsnelson1235]

Very powerful song

[@rogerpr364]

Your eyes the moment the back vocales commes in sayes it all! We can tell you like this song! I've allways love this song and get emotionnal everytime specialy when I listen to this With the headphone, you really get to feel the lyrics as well all the partitions and of cours Johnnys voice and the back vocales killing it!! Yup,, love this song! Because It's my wife and I story, plus I play drums allong this track!

[@kuehnel16]

Pure Talent.

[@dianemiller8969]

I so love Johnny Rivers and all his songs. this is my all time favorite. I was so young when I heard this on the radio, then went out and bought it. This song; "Poor Sid Of Town went to number 1. He has such a unique ad awesome voice.

[@michaelmitchell2313]

he has lots of good songs

[@johnswift9851]

first heard this in senior high school. all of us, all of us, guys and gals, in missoula montana, loved this 1960s song

[@thelies8038]

The median per capita income in the US is 32k FYI. The gap between rich and poor has actually expanded since this song was released.

[@josephmaestas5915]

OUR KIDS NEED TO HERE THESE KIND OF SONG OLDIES BEFOR WE LOSE THEM 4 EVER THANK YOU FOR YOU REACTION PLEASE PLAY SOME MORE OLIDES

[@markhansen7998]

Saw Johnny at the Eastern States Exposition some years ago...the place went nuts when he started Secret Agent Man...

[@MargitBuchman]

I wonder if she has every heard of Secret Agent Man? Even today if you are lucky enough to see him in concert everyone wants to hear that as a last song. My favorite is Going Back to Big Sur.

[@bluenetmarketing]

Your volume levels are completely cracked on this video.

[@michaelhughes8057]

@Mical Tobar. I agree with you! I enjoyed hearing your remarks. They were right on the money!

[@willieboy3011]

Ah the poor girl reaching for the rich man has been going all over the planet and long before this song, before even Cinderella. I agree, the middle class has made this less likely now--except for the ultra-rich husband. I like your comments on his conversational manner of singing. First time here. I enjoyed it.

[@xScooterAZx]

This was written by Johnny Rivers and Lou Adler,in 1966.

[@beeseewill2407]

Johnny Rivers has some great songs.Love his voice.Dive in ,the water is fine ."Slow Dancing"."Whiter Shade of Pale",Secret "Agent Man"

[@royalstar650]

Try to find “Carpet Man.” Great song!

[@kikovazquez7277]

Very interesting reaction. You lasered in on the song and performance. I think the "classism" you discuss was and may still be a key theme in deep south culture and perhaps particularly the Mississippi Delta. Rivers is from the Louisiana side of the Delta (thus his pronounced blues roots). Decades ago I explored the small towns of the Delta and "the other side of the tracks" phrase came into sharp focus - the distinct class and racial breaks that the railroad tracks facilitated. Abrupt and distinct geographical economic class breaks is a feature of the entire USA, but I think specially prominent in regions such as the rural South and the Delta. However, you get back to the class theme when you listen to the "Jersey Boys" (The Four Seasons) sing about their "Rag Doll".

[@usaepfl1pfl982]

Please react to Gary Pucket and The Union Gap, Woman Woman and Young Girl plus many more. Enjoyed your reaction to Johnny Rivers. Thanks

[@stephenulmer3781]

Omg what is the music at the beginning of your video? Its gorgeous! Gotta hear more 😀😀😀

[@Megadude74100]

Turn up your volume!!!!!!

[@sisuboy]

One of the many great voices from my youth. Graduated high-school in '66, so this is a song I've heard or sung too many times to remember. Slow Dancing and Baby, I Need Your Loving, were two other big ones for me.

[@akmooreland]

I ejoyed your breakdown on Poor Side of Town.. Another of Johnny Rivers ,one of my fabourites is Tracks of my Tears. Thank you we are on the same page. Challon.

[@danhickman2910]

Check out JR’s rendition of “Slow Dancing Swaying to the Music” when you get a chance. Another great cover by Johnny.

[@stephandreyer2944]

Slow dancing, swayin' to the music is another one of Johnny's songs that I like.

[@jeffclark7888]

Johnny Ramistelli!

Thank you Miss. Your video was very interesting for me! Bless you God! Bye 👋🏻

[@sylvekl]

It's worth noting that Darlene Love sings the background or female portions of this song.

[@johndavidson5228]

You did a great job. It would be wonderful to hear you react to Johnny Rivers singing Slow Dancing.

[@bigsteve6200]

If you liked Johnny Rivers. Gine Rick Nelson a try. A tv sitcom star and teen Idol from the 50's/60's. Fools Rush In Garden Party Mary Lou Traveling Man.

[@mark_r49]

Backing vocals by Darleen Love and the Blossoms

[@johndavids4780]

You can go ahead and say what I am sure you are really thinking about this period of music. It was real. It wasn't contrived corporate fabricated music. It was real talent un assisted by technology and computerized tinkering. I saw him live in about 1970 in a small club in Memphis. I sat at a table 20 feet from him. He played and sang with the same quality as the record. He came down after the set and went table to table shaking hands and thanking them for coming.

[@kennyc388]

This lady, especially being a voice coach, I believe never once mentioned THE BLOSSOMS, who were a big part of this number as well as the music of many other artists. Those girls were smooth.

[@kevinkool3]

Thank you for giving recognition to The Blossoms (which included Darlene Love) as the backup vocals. I always do the same when I know they have contributed to a song. Also, the background instrumentals are courtesy of The Wrecking Crew who were session musicians during the '60's & 70's who helped to make thousands of hits possible.

[@zimjun7]

@@kevinkool3Gotta love those background singers and musicians! That was what made me so pleasantly, melancholy at the age of 8-15 in particular. Johnny Rivers' songs got to me and so didn't other songs including the theme song of "Bonanza!" Either the background music of scenes. That's why I fell so in love with Michael Landon 8-12 yrs. old....and so forth with others.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

FROM THAT LONG AGO FALL, OF '66 , I HAD JUST TURNED 20 Y/O, & ------------WELL--------THERE WAS THIS GIRL NAMED TAMI-----------------WRITTEN BY JOHNNY & HIS PRODUCER, LOU ADLER. BACKING HIM ARE THE #1 FEMALE BACK-UP SINGERS OF THE 60'S & 70'S, THE LEGENDARY " BLOSSOMS " , LED BY DARLENE LOVE. ---------THIS IS FOREVER & EVER, A TAMI SONG. -------------------------MJL, 77 Y/O

[@rochita07m]

❣️

[@kathyhayward2228]

I remember that this song made me feel sad at 10 years old. She forgot Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu n The Tracks of My Tears n 2 or 3 others.

[@kurtjohnson4816]

Wow, ok. Serious reviewer; smart, insightful. Looking for more..

[@allanjames4795]

Bee gees “to much heaven” or “Fanny be tender with my love” poor side of town was good too

[@garyelkhorn2116]

Here is an early color performance of a great song of his. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqqWgGCMn9F_htU

[@RebeccaLaLone-pw6cg]

You crack me up.

[@freentrashbin]

please check out mamamoo hip and their live performance of "i miss you" in queendom, theyre are know for vocal queens of kpop & theyre really great at harmonizing.

[@charlestate246]

Great song, and glad you put up your reaction to it, but you need a good Microphone, or you need to mix yours hotter.

[@paulschuster6837]

careful with your mic placement, your voice audio volume is somewhat low and fades a little as you move around and is way below in volume to the video.

[@joerodriguez3028]

👍🙏

[@dondraper3898]

I meant to say "Chag Sameach to you and your family, Ms. Towber!" yesterday. I am sure I am phrasing that all wrong and being a day late makes me feel like I shouldn't have even bothered posting this at all ... but I did so I apologize for my ignorance.

[@danobrien3601]

Great song ..iconic ..great artist .. also Sunny by Johnny Hebb another great 60's tune .haven't heard much iconic since .the 60's .. best songs are simple voice and acoustic guitar not hi tech studio productions requiring more high tech than NASA IMHO ...''Also guitar with a latin bossanova (Jobim?) rhythm enhances many songs too ..love it ...60's were the best .. my favorite year ?..1966 ..lots of great songs in that year..Can I go back ? Where is the De Lorean parked ?

[@Charlie.Smithwick]

You. Don,t talk. When. Viewers. Are. In. A. Zone. And. We. Are. Not. Stupid😢

[@larryengland989]

He grabbed you by the boo boo.

[@MDM0915]

Listening for the first time. My wife is a music major…voice…I hope you don’t have any recommendations to improve this song.

[@bornyesterday21]

Music suppose to be fun .. 60's & 70's music is fun.

[@lolacampbell4166]

Just discovered this chanel pretty cool..next person you should try is.Joe South..and his song walk a mile in my shoes...or the hollies long cool woman in a black dress..or maybe Redbones we were all wounded at wounded knee..or the band Alabama.

[@michaelgreenberg106]

Let your hair down-let's see your beauty-sorry to say but it does count and you've got it-so flaunt it-esp, in any performance art- you'll get to your 1000-from geezer. Also, for many boomers (not "silent generation" as mistake). Johnny either delivered tear songs like this-very painful songs, and Chuck Berry rockers bought to date .

[@elianefatima4759]

maravilhoso...

[@martinrobbins1207]

Why whisper?

[@thomasmanning829]

React to Baby I Need Your Lovin' by Johnny Rivers!

[@nnrrtt]

No way he should still be out .

[@richk3c]

I can hardly hear you, but the music is fine!

[@dteasdale77]

your volume is too low, put the microphone closer please

[@donhoard3533]

Can you please review Angelina Jordan - Yellow Brick Road from AGT!!??🙏😁

[@bobh28630]

Your video would be much better if you balanced the recorded music volume and your commentary level.

[@acousticshadow4032]

Can hear Johnny just fine, but can't hear a thing you're saying Michal. 🤔

[@masudashizue777]

Your volume is too low. We get slaughtered when the commercials come in.

[@noahcasa7917]

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[@edwardbanane9643]

Turn your mic up next time baby.

[@TristanandIsolt]

Something is wrong with the sound Miki. I can barely hear you and when I turn you up the song blows out my eardrums.

[@Jimsranch]

Would you mind speaking up = I would have watched but your volume is too low.

[@bloodlinexpov9382]

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[@jeffclark7888]

We can’t hear you. Painful.

[@Charlie.Smithwick]

By. Stoping. You. Are. Not. Going. To. Make. It. Some. People. Might have tears. Running. Down. You. Don,t. Kill. Moments. Dis. Like😢