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[@genecase326]

This song isn't about the performance, it's about the lyrics. And just the over-all cheezy nature of the thing. This song even smells like the '70's! LOL

[@briannichols4856]

Smells good

[@andylinton2798]

I disagree - aside from sniggering about the meaning, listen to those lovely harmonies, the beautiful string arrangement - and the incredible noises of the ' sky rockets' made on the slide guitar. A superb performance!

[@MrSmartAlec]

Ok, I'm a little puzzled. This may be the first time I've heard a reactor focus on a band's name as a majority of the reaction. Totally your right to do so. However, I have to ask, did you even listen to the lyrics ? This came out in 1976 and I vividly recall friends asking me "did you hear what they are singing about ?" LOL. Peace !

[@tomlemery8490]

He is the first reactor that didn't say anything about the meaning of the song.

[@michelleheimbuch6322]

So I was 13 when this came out , my mom was driving, Karen's my was passenger, Karen and I were singing away in the backseat, her mom said to my my , you know what the talking about don't you! Karen and I were so embarrassed we couldn't look at our moms the rest of the day😆😆

[@michaelakkerman407]

As a yute... I had no idea what they were talking about until I got a little older, but always loved this song...

[@Citizenesse8]

Me neither LOL! I just thought that's great they're going to have a good time and there's going to be fireworks. I'm just a little kid thinking about how lovely the harmonies are.

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

This song was a big hit. Members Bill & Taffy Danoff were good friends of John Denver. They were jamming with John Denver at their house in Maryland (not far from where I live) when the song "Country Road" was created.

[@jehuxtable]

Always thought this was a pleasant little song on the radio (1976). Don't always have to go to the heights/depths to make a good impression.

[@pommie5093]

It's just a fun little tune that tends to get stuck in your head, lol.

[@NikkieTwix]

I sing it randomly all the time 😂

[@JohnLGladden]

I think maybe you have to have grown up when this song was released to enjoy it. To me it’s a fun, catchy, whimsical song that reminds me of summer afternoons in my youth. Definitely a bit of nostalgia.

[@randabeast]

Its a novelty song and does not need a serious breakdown. The tune is really playful juxtaposed with a very adult message.

[@JohnnyHector17]

I agree completely. He's analyzing it like it's Beethoven's 5th.. Too much about nothing Chad

[@Lwize]

This song was unstoppable on pop radio at the time. And filthy.

[@drewbear1969]

Golly, that was swell! This song was featured in an early season of _Glee,_ sung by the Celibacy Club because the club president believed the song was about the US Bicentennial and a dessert made with coconut, pineapple, and marshmallow fluff. IIRC she was the only one in the room who didn't know what it's really about.

[@adamkaplan2493]

One of my favorite hokey one hit wonders from the 70s. I guess you had to be there. 🙂

[@JackleenaO]

This song was "filler" on the radio. Lol.. I didn't hate it nor did i love it. It just played as background music until a great song came on. 😆

[@andrewft31]

This "filler" won a Grammy beating Boston, so it made an impression on someone

[@lesliecermak6473]

It’s definitely a song of its time..not a musical achievement, but for all the pop culture references, it’s good to know. Now anytime you might hear that musical intro in the background of a movie, you’ll know exactly what it’s purpose is. :)

[@tomlemery8490]

It's explained well in the Ron Burgundy movie, Anchorman.

[@SpiderMcGee]

They got a summer variety TV show off the strength of this song, which was a massive hit and was everywhere in 1976, and then they were never heard from again. They never even hit the top 100 charts again or anything. It was just over. I was a little 8-year-old kid and I remember it well.

[@NikkieTwix]

A lot of people know this song because of Anchorman 2 😂 I randomly sing it quite often, it’s nothing special but it’s catchy 😂

[@picolo4102]

Aquarius/Let the sunshine in. If you want vocals

[@janesawyer3495]

One of my favorite tunes.

[@jeffreyrobertson8516]

song not that great but it undercover got past censors and got lots of radio play (back in days of AM)- is about a quickie in the afternoon

[@blackbird8900]

I do appreciate your honest reactions. Most crazy was that Starland Vocal Band beat out Boston for the best new artist Grammy in 1975.

[@historyguy5942]

Yea, well there were a lot of musically unsophisticated and stupid people in the 70s as well.

[@bangmon1000]

I was 9 years old when this came out. Yah, I didn't know what they meant by Afternoon Delight. It is one of those catchy songs to sing. As always I do like your honest. I also think some songs are worth listening to once because of the novelty, because sometimes they are referred to in movies, TV shows or other songs. Granted there are some songs that are just weird to me.

[@bangmon1000]

@Zoey The Savannah Because he is honest I know he is honest when he enjoys a song.

[@marlahudgins7038]

I was `15

[@beckmn1]

I actually saw them in concert years in the 70s. They opened for John Denver's concerts in 1976 or 77. For something a little different, how about listening to Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's cover of the Jerry Jeff Walker song "Mr Bojangles".

[@historyguy5942]

Did you feel like committing suicide after listening to them? Thank god John Denver followed them up and cleansed your pallet of such terrible music.

[@dennismoore3383]

LOL!!! This song was about getting busy in the afternoon, disguised as an innocent little pop song. Scandalous... Ha, ha, ha!

[@rickgibson4641]

It’s one of the 70s bubble gum songs. I remember when it came out I was too young to understand what they singing about it was catchy enough that I was always singing along

[@vrvaughn]

You want elite sound? Suite Judy Blue Eyes from the first Crosby Stills and Nash album 1970... Listen to the recorded version, not a live version.

[@meganparsons9106]

in the movie PCU the college board members and VIPS get trapped in a room where this song is playing on repeat 99 times

[@bigneon_glitter]

"Afternoon Delight" is one of the nastiest songs ever. And you know that every concerned parent in the PMRC who demanded a "Parental Advisory" classification on Hip-Hop records owned this song on 8-track.

[@vrvaughn]

😂🤣😂

[@tomlemery8490]

I think it is more like tv programs that try to put something the censors. It is not outright sex song. It was a subtle sex song.

[@doplinger1]

This song was huge, but we all felt it was a little hokey. They performed this on the show “Glee” and the character who was a school admin asst. thought it was about PIE. Yes, afternoon delight is when you have a piece of pie in the middle of the day!

[@karendeloof8306]

It is just a fun song.

[@tomlemery8490]

I think you might be blown away by the fact it is a subtle song about sex in the daytime. Nooners.

[@johnfleming6236]

This was a one hit novelty #1 wonder, it was not about the sound, it was about the message that brought a new term that people started using! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@PegsHouston]

Most bands of the time, most everyone played an instrument. These people only sang. Therefore, they were a "vocal" band. If I remember correctly, they also did background vocals for hire. For me, this was a "lunge for the radio dial" song, along with that other example of 1976 dweebiness, "Disco Duck" (worst record ever made). As for these lyrics, anyone who ever heard/used the term "nooner" had no problem deciphering.

[@walterrutherford8321]

I recently listened to this song from my youth and was surprised how country it sounded, like country ABBA. I agree with the person that was stunned that you focused on the band’s name more than on the vocals or the lyrics which is what makes the song special. I also disagree that this song is at one level. Listen again, especially the very last harmony where they climb all over the scale with the women singing high and the men singing deep and low. I still think this song has perhaps the best harmonies I’ve ever heard.

[@DizJakeOG]

Crash Test Dummies- God Shuffled His Feet, please Chod!

[@mickeyhank]

I hear you on your analysis, makes sense. At the time it was just a song that came on the radio in a long sequence of songs and I think we focused more on the song than the band name. Personally I like the song more now than I used to and I am actually more impressed by the vocals today than before but I agree with you that nowadays there are vocal bands who are a lot more impressive. I think I just like the melody here and the women are easy on the eyes also.

[@lgwappo]

The song sounds like a low-budget advertisement for a loaf of bread.

[@jimcvca]

This was the weirdest reaction to this song I've ever seen. LOL

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

That dark-haired chick is indescribably gorgeous. How she ended up with such a dink is anyone's guess.

[@JackleenaO]

Who remembers Matt Damon as "Will" in "Good Will Hunting" toying with one of the psychiatrists by pretending to be hypnotized and singing this song while lying on the couch?! 😂😂😂 He drove those shrinks ca-razy!!--- But then entered Robin Williams and everything changed. Great movie! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5C0hoJ6bNmbm6s

[@NoYoutubeName1]

The “spice” is in the sly lyrics haha

[@timothymunger3186]

This has always been one of my sentimental favorites from back in high school. The truth is that so much of the greatness of a song comes down to imagination, writing, and producing. How many songs out there are sort of a near miss. I could point to "Jodie" by Del Shannon. How many musicians are technically very talented, but can't write that well. Please don't savage me, but Joe Satriani comes to mind. Talented, but he always seems to be just showing off, in my opinion.

[@CB-gr1uk]

Yeah, parents were scrambling on this one, lol. Can you check out get together by The Youngbloods! Great song.

[@nebbindog6126]

Some songs are of their time. Some songs are filler in between all the great stuff of the era. This was one. For the most amazing vocal performance, live from Germany, 1976, Al Jarreau - "Take Five". It will blow you away.

[@BeeLineEast]

I'm ready for some more Deep Purple Maybe Live in Bilzen Ring That Neck. 1969 24 min. Jam. Or Flight of the Rat off the Deep Purple in Rock album. I think Jon Lord destroyed his Hammond recording that song. No second guessing this band.

[@jayrob5270]

It's a catchy fun pop pop/folk song sung well, nothing more. Don't know why anyone would hype it up as some incredible vocal performance

[@thomaswest7746]

They were a here and then gone pop group

[@a44qb23]

You are correct Sir, you've reacted to the best of the best, so it only makes sense that this lands as okay. Personally, I love the song part of my teenage mid-west sound track, 2:30 schools out, rush to girlfriends house, get it in before parents get home...sky rockets in flight, afternoon delight...LOL The time relevance makes the song

[@ferrelallan9575]

I think he haven't had any afternoon delight.

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙🙉😂

[@styles2980]

This song is just a whimsical light hearted hors d'oeuvre , not really meant to be serious, would be my opinion. So I never gave it much thought past the title of the song. I would just get a chuckle from the title and that was it. The best part of this song was when Ron Burgandy sang it on "The Anchorman".

[@bobschenkel7921]

Pure American Cheeeez, with highly suggestive lyrics. For another big bit of cheeeeez try Starbuck and the song Moonlight Feels Right.

[@sopdox]

I agree this is just an okay song. I think you’re reading too much into the band’s name. I don’t think they were bragging. I think the name was meant to be quaint and folksy. This is a one hit wonder, although they won the Grammy for best new artist and best vocal arrangement.

[@donaldkennedy9573]

They never should have won Best New Artist.

[@justincarroll1313]

@@donaldkennedy9573 Yeah, Boston should have won. But the Best New Artist got it wrong sometimes, THE EAGLES lost to America in '72 and freakin' Elton John lost to The Carpenters in '70. Foreigner lost to Debby Boone in '77!

[@joelfogelsanger5773]

Yes...it may be bubble gum. Yes it doesn't set any high standards. It's a happy little song that's just there. Maybe as background while you're doing your laundry. But I must add...that guy on the left is drop dead gorgeous. Yes, I said it. I'm a gay man and I believe in honesty and not hiding my true feelings.

[@vrvaughn]

Would it have had the same success if it was called afternoon debauchery?

[@terriertz5134]

LOL Mid day quicky.

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

I guess i like the memories more than the song... it was a better world then, and a simple song , our car didnt even have FM, it was AM with an FM converter. Yeah, its not an outpouring of talent, I think its the time and feeling that it drums up. Surely you have a hokey song from your early life, that you know isnt good, but you feel good when you hear it.... it's that. Lol

[@TexasRose50]

It’s like tasting the most awesome dessert then having to eat lemons. You were very kind in your reaction. Not everyone likes the same thing. It’s OKAY!!!

[@fscottgray9784]

Bubble gum pop rock.

[@gordonclass1]

One hit wonders but it was all about the lyrics and not the performance. Free love baby. lol

[@paulhansberry8168]

The radio stations ( AM, FM would come later) play *#$^& out of this very sugary, overtly poppy song. I leatned to hate it ;>)

[@marlahudgins7038]

You need to do more HOME FREE

[@69zenos1]

Corny seventies MOR. Sounds good these days compared to the trash on the radio now.

[@genecase326]

I'm waiting for someone to react to Don't Touch Me There! by The Tubes.

[@kenrk]

Not every song is going to be "elite". It was just meant to be a fun song, not something meant to be a masterpiece. I think you're expecting a bit too much.

[@Darius58x]

The vocals were okay but you missed the context The play on words made the song scandalous at the time No pop song at that tune was so blatantly about sex What was interesting was how they wrapped it un cheezy pop country music which is how it got over I believe it won a grammy

[@michaelwhite6740]

I think people requested this song just to mess with you

[@bc8368]

Nah I like your honesty this wasn't my favorite back in the day even though we used to play the radio station on which they played this type of music it was alright

[@markprior2278]

Love the way you critique the performance but didn't even mention the lyrics. Just sounds like a throwaway pop song but the lyrics are a bit risqué

[@laurenpeck3609]

Corny, but an awesome feel-good song

[@redpammy]

I think you being honest is always the best thing! However, a couple of observations on my part ... I was a young adult when this came out. I think it might have gone better for you if you had known a few things first. It was a novelty song to be sure, and you have to think about the year that it came out ... it was risque - how did it get past the censors?! You placed too much importance on their name - it was just a name - perhaps visions of grandeur on their part? I would imagine they thought they would go further as a band and develop into something grander. They all sang well, harmony good .. this time it was the lyrics that counted .., can you imagine how much fun we had with that!? Good times! Finally, I thought it was an awful video!! Whomever did that certainly did them no service! None of them looked particularly good - could have been styled to bring out the best in each one. The fireworks were silly - maybe could have been done better or just eliminated ... the way they just walked back and forth or just stood in the studio was boring and dumb. The whole video took away from the song and was just poorly made ... made them all look a little silly! Remember, most of us just heard it on the radio. It was a big hit, we loved it and had fun with it ... guess you had to be there!

[@gix2lee]

You hit it right on the nose. Nothing musically special even back then. It’s a pleasant song. It was just very surprising when some people, me included, found out it was about having sex in the afternoon. You weren’t twins with your assessment.

[@RedDawnRocker]

Growing up at the time this song was released, I always found this song cursed in that cringey way, What's even more cringey is when you realize you find yourself humming and singing along without realizing it lol. I couldn't get that dang song out of my head no matter how much I hated it lol. Chod, it's like rock n' roll PTSD! Be careful with songs like this if you value your sanity lol.

[@iluvmusicals21]

They were a group of backup singers

[@1herbert100]

The recorded version was much better.

[@stevemccormack9948]

Nah you didn't get it. If they tried to do something else it would not have woeked. The name does not mean anyrhing

[@mikecaetano]

Meh, one hit wonder. My parents liked this song back when as the lyrics gave them a way to talk about sex without us kids catching on. I was too young to fully get the double entendre, but I did think the distorted slide in the chorus was neat. This song did not age well, imo.

[@DizJakeOG]

This song is so nasty!

[@sallysharp3845]

I'm with you Chod, I never thought they were all that and a bag of chips. You also have to consider, you have now been exposed to much better, so you are entitled to be discerning.

[@1perfectpitch]

The band "Little Feat". The song "Spanish Moon' from the live "Waiting for Columbus" album.

[@j.jennings1722]

I'm sure there are people who love this song; however, in my humble opinion, it's right up there with "You Light Up My Life" as one of the most cringe-worthy songs ever. Of course, nothing beats "Disco Duck" for being awful, but this song is so saccharine that it makes my teeth hurt.

[@donaldkennedy9573]

Or "Feelings" by Morris Albert in my opinion the worst song of the 1970's.

[@j.jennings1722]

@@donaldkennedy9573 I was trying to forget that travesty. Thanks. Haha!

[@elainemarsh5170]

It’s a funny song. Not good, but funny.

[@alleneh]

I always changed the channel when this song came on

[@briansredd]

... I think you had to be there

[@KevinRCarr]

lol You were a lot more entertaining than the music, in this video. Thank you for the hearty chuckles and big smiles that came from watching you struggle to not hurt anyone's feelings while being honest about the very lightweight nature of this bit of fluff. : ]

[@cherylmcguire2972]

Sadly, you missed the entire point of the song… Check out other reactions on this song to get it right

[@hypnotistraywilliams]

I think you missed iton this one. It's not about the vocals.

[@dt1064]

Ok you did this one... need to check out Maria Muldaur 's "Midnight At The Oasis". Much better. By the way, I never liked this song either.

[@donaldkennedy9573]

This song and Feelings by Morris Albert. Both songs were terrible.

[@freddbarragan9635]

No worry be happy I never paid attention to this song

[@shweetpotato]

this song is so much more creepy when you watch the video LMAO .. the guys in this video ..umm NO

[@johnlillis1161]

Chod you need to hear the greatest YES Song ever And You And I it will become your Favorite one by YES thanks

[@bigwrex3725]

I don't understand why you think because of the name of the band they are trying to say that they are the greatest singers in the world. I understand it as a "vocal band" being that they are all singers, that's it. You are looking into and diagnosing this song way too much. It's a simple song with a nice melody and interesting lyrics sung by pretty good singers. That's it. If you don't like it, then you don't like it that's fine, but you justify not liking it by blabbing all this nonsense. You didn't even talk about the what the song was about and the complements you gave them were half-hearted.

[@snapdragon8888]

I remember when this song came out. It was a bit scandalous. I had never seen the video, though. It is so cringe.

[@Quirkydude]

This is a much better song when you aren't looking at them.

[@marckusel5602]

One hit wonder that won a Grammy. smh Oh and concur on the reaction lol

[@womanonthinice1276]

One hit wonder.

[@jimmypadgett1106]

Ur missing the point there great performances then there's fun performances. Everything is not the bee gees. Plus the fun part is the meaning of the song. U haven't even mentioned what the song is about. U definitely missed the point.

[@steverakes6182]

If you want to create a great vocalist, then why not start with the greatest female voice ever, Karen Carpenter. P.S. never base your opinions on the name of a band, that's ridiculous.

[@jimmypadgett1106]

And to do reaction u never build up any song. The point of a reaction is to listen then analize. The fault was your because of ur expectation of the name. Had u not did that u wud have listened open minded. As it was ur mind was already set on high expectations cause of the name. Ur mind was essentially already preconceived on what to expect. But then again u are very young

[@larrygilpin385]

Did you really say you blame us?? WTF dude? You did not listen to the words of the song, for you wouldn’t be saying that! Song has always been a classic and you are the first person that I have ever heard saying they didn’t care for this song! You need to go and read about how the song came about , it’ll give you a different perspective. Well, maybe not, because you already had your mind made up that you weren’t going to like this song. This is the third reaction that I just can’t understand or agree with your assessment. I don’t like unsubscribing, but if your reaction is that off-base again, then I’ll move on. Trust me, I’m not the only one that feels this way towards your reactions.

[@ptrlxc]

This is a roller rink filler song. Spent many a weekend at the roller rink in bell bottom pants and God awful shirts. The song is good for flying around, skating around. Lol. Definitely not a house party song.

[@DavidB-2268]

Might depend what kind of party you're talking about...

[@philpartynski3125]

You set the bar too high! 😆 This song is on many “worst/annoying songs” lists. No need to explain yourself.