WHO IS THIS!?| FIRST TIME HEARING The Classics IV - Stormy REACTION

[@GTRman909]

Glad to see you guys finally reacted to the Classics IV. Traces Of Love and Spooky are two other great songs by them!

[@festidious2644]

Traces is my all-time favourite song.

[@johnsilva9139]

A few days ago they reacted to Atlanta Rhythm Section doing "Spooky".

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Traces of Love is a great choice. Similar blue-eyed soul feel.

[@debsandz]

Also "Every Day with You Girl" is another great Classics IV song

[@timsanford5310]

Yeah react to Traces of Love and Everyday With You Girl are both great.

[@dennisloveland498]

Dean Daughtry, who died last January at the age of 76, was a member of Classics IV and later a founding member of Atlanta Rhythm Section. That is why they performed "Spooky", which you reacted to a few days ago. So now that you know the ARS version, you can check out the Classics IV version, which placed even higher on the charts. Also check out the third song which they are known for, "Traces".

[@ctfair]

JR Cobb of ARS was also a member of Classics IV on guitar.

[@jeffjohnson9911]

Also "Every Day With You Girl". Santana also did a great version of this song in 1978.

[@jackempson3044]

I didn't know they were the same. I remember both versions. No wonder they sounded so close.

[@punkydoodle4774]

I love Traces! Amber will, too.

[@brianrees3299]

And if you liked the sax in 'Stormy', you'll love it in 'Spooky.'

[@Ken-h5d]

Loved this since it came out. The Classics IV evolved into the Atlantic Rhythm Section. Another band from the same era is The Grass Roots. "Live for Today", "Midnight Confessions", and Many others.

[@kathleenoneill9218]

I saw the Grass Roots at my college in the late 60's.

[@kiwihib]

Loved Belalinda.

[@Wordsmyth8]

They evolved into ARS? Are you saying they have the same band members? I’ve never heard that before.

[@libertyresearch-iu4fy]

@@Wordsmyth8 Guitarists J. R. Cobb and Buddy Buie, and drummer Dean Daughtry were in both bands, and, yes, they really did evolve from one band to the other.

[@Wordsmyth8]

@@libertyresearch-iu4fy Very interesting. Thanks!

[@RonaldCanfield-m2r]

As others have mentioned, "Traces" is a MUST... one of the most heartfelt "lost love" tunes.

[@LarryNeie-lj7zc]

Yeah, for me I was about 19 when Traces was released and had just lost my first love. Now at 72 this song still moves me.

[@goldilox369]

Definitely! I always preferred my parents music to that of my age group.

[@lreed1040]

"Traces", "Everyday With You Girl", and their original version of "Spooky" are great songs by them. "Sunny" by Bobby Hebb the original version is another song along this line you would love. Two bands to revisit would be The Rascals and song "A Beautiful Morning" and The Lovin' Spoonful with songs "Daydream" and "Do You Believe In Magic". All are wonderful songs.

[@rrailguitar2211]

Yes and yes the Rascals and the Lovin Spoonful were such fantastic 60s bands. Rascals: "A Beautiful Morning" "People Got To Be Free" "A Girl Like You" "Lonely Too Long" "What Is The Reason." Spoonful: "Do You Believe In Magic" "Daydream" ""Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?" "Never Going Back."

[@lreed1040]

@@rrailguitar2211 They have only reacted to one song by each band and I guess forgot about them and how much they enjoyed both bands and each song by them. They really loved "Groovin'" by the Rascals. It is good to remind them of artists they forget since they react to so much. They do need to hear all of these songs by both artists. They would love "How Can I Be Sure" and their original version of "You Better Run" by The Rascals also. While I'm thinking they need to get back to much, much more of The Fifth Dimension as well. "One Less Bell To Answer", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Up Up And Away", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep at All" and "Love's Lines, Angles and Rhymes they have not done. One song by them and never returned. They need to also be introduced to Spanky and Our Gang at some point. They should start with "Like To Get To Know You" and then "Lazy Day".

[@proudmoon3]

@@lreed1040 The Rascals "How Can I Be Sure" ❤! Yes! Definitely a great pick!

[@johntiggleman4686]

I would add "Rain On The Roof," "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful. Great Stuff.

[@lreed1040]

@@johntiggleman4686 "Summer In The City" is the one song they did a reaction to and loved it.

[@PaulRoehl-fi1iw]

One of my 60s favorites. And this is my favorite hit by them; never tire of it.

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

Dennis Yost. INCREDIBLE. One of my favorite singers and band. By the way, the sax player wrote several of their songs and they started off as purely instrumentals that they developed into these amazing hits.

[@diane39istockphoto]

Great singer!

[@mdh1196]

Thank you for your review of “Stormy” which is one of my favorite songs from the Sixties! Their lead singer, Dennis Yost, had the most distinctive voice, I love him, and may he RIP❣️ Traces, Spooky and Every Day with You Girl were top hits with the Classics IV also.

[@williamroeben]

I'm 61 now and I grew up listening to this sort of music- it had SOUL.

[@realamerican5813]

I'm glad ya'll are enjoying my preteen days, they were great!

[@SeminoleRail]

I love the Classics IV. They're actually from Jacksonville, FL. Dennis Yost's voice and the amazing sax solos help to create an incredible mellow, haunting sound. Others songs I recommend from them would be "Traces", "Spooky", "Midnight" and "Everyday with You Girl". As for "Stormy", Santana does a really cool cover of it that would be worth listening to.

[@chipdamutt108]

Right with you Jay. I never want this song to end. Yes Amber, it's super haunting. I'm sitting here looking at the photo of my love who passed almost 8 years ago.

[@jamesgonzales5285]

My condolences 🙏🏼 . I can't even fathom the hearts loss.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Thank you, thank you, back to the sixties & do I ever love this song!👍🎼🎵🎶👏👏👏♥️♥️🎸🎷🎺🎻🥁🎹

[@andrewpetik2034]

I had forgotten about how GOOD this is!

[@stephaniejones4749]

I remember this song well. They used to play it while we were roller skating at the YMCA. I'm glad you did this one. Bring back some wonderful memories

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

A soulful 60s jam. So smooth. Love the chorus.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

This band is very soulful. I think they are underrated. I always liked them.

[@methesponge]

real professional musicians make it look so natural and easy. i grew up with 60's and 70's music, i was 10 in 65 so by 75 a bunch of really great stuff was written and produced and it was all radio and vinyl records back then, nothing more.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the coolest bluesy tunes that is so memorable. Yes a great lead singer and unforgettable tune!

[@MisterWondrous]

Classics IV and The Association were bands that rocked no boats, but made pretty songs that even your parents would approve of.

[@bumperu]

My parents told me to turn them up not down. LOL.

[@jkt4748]

Windy is a great song by the Association.

[@pilesovinyl]

They were great and always that killer sax solo at the break, Dennis Yost had the great vocal sound and Ray Jarrell on sax, oo-weee!

[@arianaslair5646]

I love Dennis' voice! So glad you enjoyed this band...check out Spooky and Traces (Amber I know you'll love that one!). I loved their music back in the day. ❤

[@1CLAYTON67BROWNS]

Thanks for playing Stormy. One of my favorite songs from my younger days! Hope you can react to their song Traces of love next

[@truthseeker3063]

These Classics IV recorded two of the most "haunting" love songs ever recorded, "Stormy" and "Traces ". Their recording of "Spooky" is just plain fun! These songs are holding up against the test of time for true romantics.

[@maxr4448]

"Everything that touches you" The Association.

[@dmbrew54]

This is the group that originally did "Spooky" by the Atlanta Rhythm Section you reacted to a few days ago. Two of the members of The Classic IV went on to form ARS.

[@Dakotaman2003]

I discovered this group back in 1967 when my family was living in Germany courtesy of the United States Army. I would listen to them on the Armed Forces Radio Network! What memories!

[@romine777]

Spooky is my all time favorite Dennis Yost and the Classics IV song. It is indeed a classic.

[@MB-pw9mf]

Definitely, I feel the same Did you know Dusty Springfield covered it? Good cover. Dusty was one of the greatest singers ever

[@randybass8842]

This song made it to the top 10 in the charts but was on the way down when I bought my first radio in 1968. I loved it and wanted to hear it a lot, but alas, songs on the way down in the charts don't get as much airplay as those on the way up. I could not get enough of it. Three really good pics today. 😊

[@bloppysloppy4057]

I remember there were so many new songs on the "survey" that the songs that were played constantly in January were long gong by April. So many great songs coming at you at once.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, their "Traces" and "Spooky" are next for you!

[@davidward3122]

They were awesome e. And yes his voice was silky yet sooo cool. Melissa Ward here. Just a boomer girl very lucky to have grown up with the greatest music ever. Imo

[@shirleyjones9460]

Yes! I love this song! AM radio was all we had and this music was fantastic! Plus shows like Ed Sullivan on Sunday nights 😊

[@barbarastrayhorn4667]

Great time for music. So much talent. So much variety.

[@edwardkim2511]

Back in the 60's listened to all my favorite songs on my Panasonic AM Radio.

[@johnv61]

Great classic song and reaction! Now please journey to 1973 for some blues with “Tobacco Road” live by Edgar and Johnny Winter. You’ll never forget this performance once you see it

[@joen.9337]

Another 60's group worth diiving into, The Association, with their songs Cherish, Never My Love.

[@wpollock1]

"Traces" is another banger. This band is forgotten by many. Great call to hit this one.

[@jackiegerspachhas4237]

This song is so beautiful and sentimental. It always makes me cry.

[@irmaoksanen6830]

We also thank you, love you and appreciate you also. God bless you.

[@lindaaumiller174]

I'm happy you discovered this band. There songs are smooth.

[@d.j.starling3559]

Dennis Yost is the lead singer, & he & his bandmates are from Jacksonville, FL. Lots of great songs!! Traces is my favorite!

[@mikek5958]

The Classics IV are so freaking good!

[@itsahellofaname]

This song is so good at putting my mind into a gray rainy day, but in a good mood about it.

[@edyarb]

This is the group that originally did Spooky also. You reacted to the ARS version yesterday. In fact the guitar riff in the chorus is exactly the same as the riff at the beginning of Spooky.

[@swyzzlestyx]

The Classics IV started in Florida as the Classics due to the founder's drum set, but then when they started becoming big, they were told there already was a band named the Classics, so they changed their name to Classics IV for their four members.

[@vikesman52]

They do a fabulous version of the song “Sunny”. Perfection!

[@luiscruz2711]

Yes, back in the day I was a teenager. Music was music, love

[@rwschumm]

Old Time '60s Classic! Complete with Great Sax..Great Choice, You Guys! :)

[@billygalanis4015]

Awesome. Traces of Love is one of the GREATEST love songs you’ll hear. Dennis Yost’s chorus is mesmerizing!

[@joshhencik1849]

Haunting!

[@johntiggleman4686]

What a great band! Glad you listened to them. As others have said, check out their other songs.

[@davezink7944]

Dennis Yost main singer they also did "Traces" "Everyday with you girl" great songs!

[@debibailey2968]

Awesome, thank you for the memories!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@deantait8326]

Just wow, so beautiful and remembrances of a time gone by…

[@KenHenderson-n1c]

Actually they're from Jacksonville, Florida. The lead singer is Dennis Yost who died in 2008. Other Classics IV hits include "Spooky", "Traces" and "Every Day With You Girl".

[@Yaktahbay]

All three are great!

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Have they reacted to More Today than Yesterday by the Spiral Staircase? Or James Ray's If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody! I know Amber would like the tuba in that song.

[@lreed1040]

@@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 I don't think they reacted to them. I know Spiral Staircase was suggested by various people in the past.

[@waltw4537]

The Classics IV played in a club by us back in the day. Really good show. Definitely delivered. Thanks.

[@1234uz]

These guys were a SOLID Talented group of Performers and Musicians Loved their music then still do

[@ReLair88]

You won't believe this...I was watching the movie Moby Dick with Gregory Peck and fairly near the beginning the score had this haunting melody that I kept playing and rewinding and playing again. Then it hit me, that note sequence is just like a pop song called Stormy. Of course in the movie, it's not jazzy like this, but the same exact notes. So I looked up Stormy and played it about 20 times. If you take the first several bars of this song and it's played with strings (like in the emovie), it kind of transports you to another place.

[@shuroom57]

Ever notice the same similarity with John Legend's "Save Room For My Love", from about twenty years ago?

[@robmcmullen9192]

"Traces" and "Spooky" are great songs by the Classic IV! Have a great Sunday!

[@1972mrgray]

Saw them n concert back n the day. They were very good!

[@markmaciag235]

OMG, I forgot all about this song. I was a kid when it was new.

[@georgecharles941]

Merry Christmas!! This was a standout song for me in jr high school...

[@peterhadfield9840]

Love the Classics IV! Spooky, Stormy, and Traces are my favorites of the IV. Classics IV became the Atlanta Rhythm Section

[@larrydaugherty2605]

Dennis Yost had a distinctive voice. Love the Classics IV music..

[@NancGall-wl5rw]

Brings back those just a kid days listening to my transistor radio tucked under my pillow late at night hoping the parents didn't find out I was still up listening to music.

[@anthonyblakely399]

One of my all-time favorite bands who performed, "Spooky," and this song, Stormy. " The Classic lV who does that Blue-Eyed Soul. 😊

[@go234ko96ts5]

What a voice on Dennis Yost ( RIP DENNIS) he can belt it out when needed. The band sounded good and what a great song from 1967.

[@daddyguerrero]

What a great group! Traces and Spooky are two of their very best.

[@JMP829]

Thank you for reacting to this. Another of my favorites I haven’t heard for a long time!

[@darlas5762]

Amber, as someone that enjoys the sax I wonder if you have listened to Kenny G? I didn't see any reactions to him. One of my favorites is called 'Songbird' 1986, another is 'Going Home' 1989. He has a ton more to choose from whether solo or with other artists such as George Benson, Aretha Franklin, and Smokey Robinson to name a few. His music is usually classified as smooth jazz.

[@lreed1040]

Oh Kenny has so many wonderful tunes. His whole Duotones album is just fantastic. My favorites from that album are "Midnight Motion" and "Sade". But I listen to the Whole thing every time and still listen to it in the present. They do need to be introduced to Kenny. Amber will love him, she loves sax. A large rabbit hole for her. Many other smooth jazz artists also. But the genre here on their channel is unpopular with subscribers. They just need to listen to some smooth jazz on their own then not to miss out on something they might love not just what subs are giving them.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I'm amazed this is from 1967 -- the sound is so 70s. Ahead of its time.

[@landcasterabel304]

Linda canção do grupo Clássics IV, destacando se os solos da guitarra e do saxofone dando a música muita emoção e nostalgia. Música que não pode faltar no meu play list.

[@l-bird]

Hey guys, I got a beautiful Love Ballad from 1982 sung as a duet by Patti Austin & James Ingram. It is titled Baby, Come To Me. Both Patti and James have great powerful voices. I really believe you both will enjoy this song!

[@beedeegee9374]

YES!!

[@andrewleavenworth2309]

Lots of great James Ingram solos and duets, Ya Mo Be there with Michael McDonald. I keep recommending them too! ;o)

[@emmettervin]

Brings back good memories…..

[@tom30601]

I was too young to catch the first generation of this music, but was lucky enough to catch the rewind with the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Saw the latter in concert in 1979 at Champagne Jam at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd stadium. Great times.

[@paulblotkamp3294]

"Traces" was one of their best songs.

[@landreaulover]

I agree that is has a very haunting quality. Love this period of music (late 1960s)!

[@jeffheck5559]

Brings back such memories. So nice to have these great songs on the radio so everyone was in the same groove.

[@jeffwilson5742]

Always love this song. Happy holidays to you guys.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

Totally awsome 60s great music great vocals and that sax 🎷 section is super groovy!

[@enriqueirigoyen156]

Originally known as The Classics with the lead singer Dennis Yost on drums they added the IV when they found out there was another group using the Classics name. Later changed their name to Dennis Yost and the Classics IV until they broke up. A couple of band members then formed Atlanta Rhythm Section. The majority of the associated members were from Florida and Georgia area.

[@MB-pw9mf]

A quite successful group from late 60d. Dennis Yost a very good singer. Spooky , Traces, Everyday with You are all very good songs.

[@jancollini3028]

"Traces" would be a great follow-up. Takes me back to Jr. High dances.

[@maha77]

Wow I haven't heard this song in 50 years, so great to hear it again!

[@rafaelsolorzano700]

I remember this song vividly ...i was 15 years old and enjoyed it so much.😊

[@jerrymartin3965]

Dennis Yost had such a unique voice. Left us too soon. Listen to Traces, so beautiful.

[@MB-pw9mf]

I remembered Everyday with You Girl. Good song.

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

Classics IV are so underrated! I love their song "Spooky" - plus I LOVE watching you guys get an education on Music History!

[@hopeg6863]

What a great voice Dennis Yost had.

[@Linda-zm6lk]

His voice is so great! You need to react to Gary Puckett and the Union Gap - another smooth voice!

[@cathyortiz1280]

Just saw them this summer at a "Happy Together" tour with several other oldies 60's groups. They had some great hits! They did "Spooky" that's become a standard Halloween time song now.

[@bloppysloppy4057]

A few days ago you did "Spooky" by ARS. Several members of the Classics IV founded ARS. Classics IV had a hit with it about 12 years earlier. ARS did a cover of their own song...sort of. Classics IV are from Jacksonville BTW. Their other hit besides "Stormy" and "Spooky" was "Traces". Another song in this vein/time is "Bend Me Shape Me" by the American Breed. a one-hit wonder.

[@dibbdee]

One of my all time favorite tunez, God Bless Classics IV 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 and God bless everyone

[@blackprix]

OK, all those great memories with this music is what makes me smile! This group has some great songs I’m glad you’re reacting to them❤

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

You need to hear their debut hit, “Spooky” (the original version of the song). The lead singer is Dennis Yost.

[@PhillyGirl64]

Love this song so much. Everything about it makes you feel alive!

[@Dougyjnx]

They actually became known as "Dennis Yost and The Classic Four". Great group from my younger years. 😁🥴🤔💯😆

[@Yogaforyou2024]

That was music then and now!!!! Glad to see young people appreciate them!! The voice and the sax!!! Wow

[@floridaboy6051]

Thanks for reacting to another band from my hometown of Jacksonville Florida. Great music from these guys. Another vote for Spooky, which they did originally, and Traces, a truly great song.

[@bernie66]

Golden Oldies never stop. Glad you liked them. Thank both of you for being you. Happy Holidays to the family. A faithful follower. 🫶👍

[@samuelpajoa215]

Hey! You guys picked a winner. "Traces, "Spooky"," " Everyday with you girl. "

[@walterleonard2489]

Spooky was their most famous song and most played on the radio. I saw them in a bar in Virginia Beach, Virginia when my first wife and I went camping there in the summer of 1976. We were just dating each other then. The Classics 4 were kind of out of their prime at that point. That following summer we saw Fog Hat in a bar in Panama City Beach, Florida. We also saw The Eagles in Cincinnati, Ohio in a gymnasium on the Ohio River waterfront, and then Ted Nugent in a Louisville, Kentucky bar.

[@dagmar.6954]

Great soft rock band from the 60's. Their biggest hits were "Spooky", "Stormy" & "Traces".

[@vicprovost2561]

Yeah, forgot about Traces, remembered the other 2 as soon as they started. Good times vibe.

[@heavenlysonshine]

Classics IV - 'Spooky', 'Midnight', 'It's the Funniest Thing'

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

Just a few days ago you reacted to "Spooky" by the Atlanta Rhythm Section 1979. Well Classics IV went to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their version of "Spooky" in 1968. The song was an instrumental in 1967 until the Classics IV put the lyrics to the music, I believe that's how it went down.