WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed you The Most REACTION

[@TheAmericanGirl1967]

My mom died when I was little and the chorus of this song still makes me think of her. Love you, mama. ❤

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Love your name as I am from north Georgia ✌💖☮

[@GJarr2]

Reminds me of being on holiday with my family.

[@solitarybee3714]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a mom must be so hard, especially for a girl. I lost my dad when I was a little girl and my mom was all my sis & I had. This song makes me cry every time I hear it.

[@hazeltyler89]

I am so sorry Tanya.

[@philipdickey6460]

Sorry as well for your loss Tanya, in fact our Bible lesson was on the resurrection

[@stevefinnerty5247]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written and I'm a heavy metal head.

[@wildbill7081]

The same for me I am 72 and love hard rock and heavy metal but love this song and never knew who sang this until now

[@Cozmo-hp4uo]

This song is still as great as it was when I first heard it as a little boy over 40 years ago.

[@lulatorrey6360]

❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@liammize3765]

His voice was phenomenal. This is one of my all time favorites. Its a shame we lost him along the way.

[@richardcummins5465]

Impossible to listen to this song without tears in my eyes. Impossible.

[@korolimorris6805]

❤

[@garyvandecar2580]

Randy Van Warmer is a Colorado native born in 1955 he was a great singer/songwriter He wrote Just when i need you Most after his then Girlfriend left him in the summer of 1978 He recorded Just when i need you Most in February 1979 where it would go on to be #4 in the Billboard hot 100 later that summer. Sadly in 2004 Randy Van Warmer would pass away of leukemia in Seattle, Washington at the age of 48 Randy was one of a kind. And his musical legacy will live on and on.

[@natalieturko4808]

This is a truly beautiful "heartbreak" song.

[@tw238]

Such a sad & beautiful song, but one I love to hear, over and over.

[@Jessica_Roth]

Yeah, the 1970s were not lacking for soft sad songs. You've already hit "Alone Again" by Gilbert O'Sullivan and "Without You" by Harry Nilsson and "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks, but there's still "All By Myself" by Eric Carmen and "Cat's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin" and doubtless more. The 1970s were not shy with the tearjerkers.

[@spantle3888]

Cat's in the Cradle is a great song!

[@rossdownes4240]

One of my favourite 70s songs is by a Swedish singer called Harpo the song was called Movie Star and the backing vocals were by Freida from Abba.

[@6916dog]

No Chance by Moon Martin. 1979

[@NavvyMom]

I thought they did Cat's in the Cradle. No? Then yes, they need to do it asap!

[@joannelong8056]

Austin Roberts' "Rocky" gets me every time. That line about 'so much like her mother' is heartbreaking.

[@Anne.Pinkerton]

My late husband and I loved this song so much!!!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man this was one of the saddest song from the 70s! Beautiful written song! Rip🙏🕊️Randy😢

[@violettompkins206]

Love, love this song 💕 ✌❤🎶

[@stephenracklyeft9929]

Such a heart felt song such a beautiful song your singing with the angels they are privalaged to have someone with such a gorgeous voice sadly missed 😢

[@xzonia1]

Randy wrote a lot of amazing songs in his short time here on Earth. Many of his songs were re-sung by other artists like Dolly, Kenny, and Alabama. His song I'm In a Hurry (And Don't Know Why) was originally performed by him and did well, but it was taken to #1 by Alabama. Sadly, leukemia cut his life short. RIP Randy. You were amazing while you were here.

[@smithn.wesson495]

Most people don't realize all the great songs that Randy wrote because so many other artists used his material. I remember when Randy died back in 2004, almost 20 years ago already, that does not seem possible. Randy was only 48 years old when he passed away from Leukemia and we lost a great talent, his life was cut way too short.

[@daphneduryea9136]

His song for the Oak Ridge Boys, "I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes" hit #1.

[@hellokimmy68]

My then-boyfriend broke up with me the week before my birthday, just a few months after my mom passed away. This song was SO meaningful at that time and proves that music can sometimes reach you when nothing else does. In hindsight, it was good that we parted ways, as it left room for my now-husband to come into my life, but boy - when it happened, I don't think his timing could've felt any more painful with that breakup.

[@mattbecham597]

yep, women should quit having birthdays, guys might stick around at least til christmas.

[@hellokimmy68]

@@mattbecham597 I'm not quite understanding your comment? It shouldn't be hurtful to lose someone you love, at a sensitive time, after just experiencing the very traumatic death of a parent? I don't know you, nor you me, but that was a really jerky thing to say. Wow.

[@mattbecham597]

@@hellokimmy68 actually i was explaining how much a douche guys can be close to having to buy a woman a gift.

[@hellokimmy68]

@@mattbecham597 ah, ok. My apologies then for misunderstanding. It didn't have anything to do with him buying me a gift. I think that might have been easier to deal with. I'd have just loved and appreciated some support and compassion around that time, even as a friend. So this song was super poignant then. Again, my apologies.

[@mattbecham597]

@@hellokimmy68 how long ago was this?

[@harpergras]

Another old school song that has stood the test of time...A classic.

[@ShannonR1969]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time! I loved it when it came out when I was a little girl, and I love it now at nearly 54! Glad you gave it a listen! He had a lot of success writing country songs, so it's funny that you brought that up. And Amber, Dolly recorded a cover of this that you will love! Sadly, Randy Vanwarmer died in 2004, at just 48 years old. He had leukemia. What a gorgeous voice, and heartbreaking song.

[@jennifermartin7791]

Dolly's version is beautiful. So emphatic and passionate. Glad you mentioned this!

[@joannecunliffe8067]

Me too. I love his voice and the lyrics are beautiful.

[@seanswinton6242]

I just mentioned you guys needed to react to this song to someone just yesterday. Finally, happening. Sadly Randy is no longer with us. A Soft/Yacht Rock classic from the 70's.

[@geneaikenii1092]

Another 1970's hit that was all over the radio. We all loved this one, guys. Thanks for another classic soft rock tune. Love ya. Peace.

[@donkey3187]

one hit wonder

[@BillGraper]

I requested this one a long time ago. I love sad songs. I'm glad you finally got to hear it. He was a one-hit wonder, and it went to #4 in 1979.

[@georgeprime2249]

Glad somebody got to hear their suggestions. I’ve been trying.

[@peggykunkel9180]

My husband and I got to be in the Bearsville Studio when Randy was rehearsing for his Tokyo tour. So we were lucky to hear this song in person. We then went to his brother and sister in-laws house to have dinner with him. He was a lovely gentle person.

[@fuiplu]

A timeless classic that's still hits you with soo many emotions, and memories. Rest easy Randy..

[@orcoastgal]

I've always loved this one ❤❤❤

[@7red7]

My mom used to sit at the kitchen table and cry while listening to this song. The three year old me didn't understand at the time that my dad had just left us. To this day, it's still the saddest image in my memory 😢

[@niallmcentee9400]

Amazing singer /songwriter. Sadly he died way to young, of leukemia aged 48, in January 2004

[@xzonia1]

I'm glad for him that his wife was by his side when he needed her the most during his battle with leukemia. Beautiful song, but grateful it's not how things played out for him at the end. ❤

[@jeffreycaldwell8579]

He did a cover of O' Suzanna that is absolutely incredible!!

[@64Biina]

So sad! 😪

[@elizabethhancock8143]

After losing his father when he was 12, his Mum moved the family to Looe in Cornwall UK three years later. It was here that he began writing songs and playing the folk clubs around Cornwall. He wrote, " Just When I Needed You Most " at the age of 18 with Tony Wilson of the group Hot Chocolate. Eventually he was signed to Bearsville Records New York and after a move back to the States at 23, the song became a hit in 1979. However after a move over to country music he became a very successful songwriter for many country artists which have been mentioned in the comments. He was sadly to die at the age of 48 in 2004. 😢 Beautiful song, and relatable to a lot of people. 🎶💔

[@lindaveal5124]

The chorus came immediately to my mind back when my grandfather passed away in 1990. The part when he says you left me just when I needed you most. Even tho he was 100 yrs old, still wasnt ready from him to go.

[@xzonia1]

I hear you. My dad passed last month at 78, and it still felt too soon for me. Sorry for your loss.

[@NavvyMom]

Sorry for both your losses It has occurred to me through my life that we can be prepared, but we are NEVER ready.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Oh those 70's heartbreaking songs that emote such deep feelings. This is a good one!

[@larrywilliams5014]

This song got me through more than 1 heartache back in the day.

[@Bear-cr2kn]

I haven't heard this song in years not since I was a kid but I immediately recognized the title. Beautiful song beautiful voice. Loved it even as a kid.

[@iammeasurme]

R.I.P. Randy. He left us with a great song. I remember wen this came out.

[@jpturner171]

Wow great song! Glad you liked it. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads!

[@sean_b_drummer]

My first girlfriend dedicated this song to me after I broke up with her. She passed a few months after high school graduation. Still brings a tear to this day.

[@hickokhaley]

😢

[@theodorabruin4601]

😢

[@jpturner171]

😢🙏🏽

[@bgvan37]

Wow

[@lisalovemc717]

Awe that's really sad. Sorry to hear that.

[@Songbird-59]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

I think we can all relate to this song in some way.

[@petercourtien4581]

That’s right.

[@murraytown4]

I remember this back in the late ‘70s. A good childhood buddy of mine and I were growing apart when this was big.

[@moomoopuppy508]

A classic that I've heard on the radio growing up.

[@seanswinton6242]

Same here.

[@cog4life]

A great choice 😊❤On my playlist forever.

[@markcatanzaro9699]

Classic!

[@betsybabf748]

Missing my husband this Father's Day. I was left widowed at 41 with 5 kids, ages 6 to 23. The kids and I miss him so much and so angry the younger kids didn't get to know what an amazing dad they had. He left just when we needed him most.

[@keriholton9407]

I feel you. Mine passed 9 years ago in 5 days. I was 40 w 4 kids its still not any easier yet. Sending you love dear

[@estherb822]

😢

[@Islendingar]

SHOCKED !! Never heard this artist before but what a beautiful song and his voice is so clear and pure !!! Will need to check out more ! Thanks to those that suggested him ! 🙏🏼🤘🤘❤️🌈

[@jellyrollnorton]

I don’t think I’ve heard the song since it was on the radio in the late ‘70s. It creates a mood and takes me back.

[@boomtownrat5106]

John Sebastian, of the Lovin’ Spoonful, did the amazing autoharp solo on this recording. It’s a stunning performance and a stunning song. Some of the commenters mention Dolly Parton’s cover of Just When I Needed You Most. John Sebastian, again, provided the autoharp break on that recording.

[@sheilameyers152]

Isn’t that song precious? My friends and I use to harmonize this song! I thought we sounded pretty good! “Just when I needed you most” was our favorite part!

[@sandyca1106]

One of the MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS EVER!!!

[@StASiA70]

Such a beautiful and sad song! Always brings tears.🥺❤

[@shawnpilgrim2355]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Dolly Parton did an amazing cover to this song also.

[@liamjohnson1014]

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[@sallyphillips9175]

One of my all-time favorites, as well.

[@ratter531]

Such a truly beautiful song.R.I.P. Randy. My heart goes to to everyone missing someone.

[@amandapicazo2]

My moms 70s music... His voice was perfection

[@billpo]

Fantastic song…great voice

[@26shedan]

loved this song back in the 70's, never knew who sang it. Thanks for the reaction.

[@justafreethinker]

One of the prettiest songs in Rock history.. perfectly sad but beautiful soft rock song.

[@terrabeardall2378]

I love this song, it is so beautiful.

[@rosem2896]

Such a sad song I can relate to this a lot😢🥺

[@seanswinton6242]

I can too.

[@emilys3458]

This song came out when I was in high school....made me cry so much then. Havent heard it in a long time,,,til now...still makes me cry

[@kimberlinibambini1968]

I’ve always loved this song and always will! 💝💙

[@Naitasi6]

Wow..this really takes me back to my childhood in the late 70s.

[@yoclark2723]

I had forgotten about this song. I loved it back when. I still remember all the lyrics!

[@kathleencory4998]

In the interlude, it even sounds like the music is crying.

[@k.p.1139]

Hey guys, I remember the first time hearing this song on BJ105 Orlando. I think part of this song was to honor his Dad. His Dad passed away, and then Randy was moved to England to live with his mom. Shortly after that he wrote this song. So, yeah, you know for whomever he wrote it, he did love them.

[@chrisedwards7095]

He wrote "I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes" for the Oak Ridge Boys and "I'm In a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)" for Alabama.

[@TheMeerkat2323]

There is something wrong with you, no matter who you are, if this song doesn't bring tears to your eyes. The vocals, the lyrics, the musicianship, everything about this song is truly amazing

[@marilynoverton2803]

Someone needs to make this a hit again. Many will relate to it and will be a #1 hit again.

[@kevinallen1699]

Guaranteed !

[@Harlem56]

Anyone that's ever lost a love they can't forget, knows this song....

[@genew5758]

What an excellent song. I haven't heard this song in quite some time.

[@liammize3765]

Randy wrote this at 16 when his father left. It's amazing that a 16 year old could write like this.

[@daphneduryea9136]

"I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes" was about his father. The Oak Ridge Boys took it to #1.

[@nhlover]

Sadly when you have the pain and experience to draw from you can put it into words

[@emmas1082]

That is a work off art-timeless.

[@johnparker8588]

Now this is real music. I was in my early 20’s when this came out. I had a long distance romance where we fell in love at first sight. But sadly, long distance romances are difficult to keep going. I miss her even today.

[@stevegoldy2196]

This song is absolutely stunning, it's a sad song yet the tone of his voice and the incredible music still makes me smile... so beautiful!

[@normabreazile5500]

Great song from the 70’s. ❤️

[@tarikbey-we6oq]

"Awesome/ phenomenal"....

[@LoneStarPatriot68]

Great song

[@bobmorgan1575]

The first time I heard this song was shortly after my first wife left me and it was a perfect description of where I was. I'd been laid off the second time in seven years and then found a better paying job that required us to move out of state and our children were still in school. We talked it over and visited the new job site together, courtesy of the company that hired me. We had our plans made and I took the job. Ten weeks later she told me she wanted a divorce, just a few weeks before our 19th anniversary. It took me two years to (mostly) recover from it. That's been almost thirty years, all that's left is a lingering bitterness.

[@derbypalmerston3265]

I always loved this song and decided recently to have a listen to some of his other music. I started with Suzi Found a Weapon and ended up buying that entire vinyl album. Then I bought The Third Child and was floored...so many good songs. I always wrote him off as a one hit wonder. Now I am a huge fan of his entire catalog. So under-rated!

[@carolmartin4413]

Such a moving song. Separation is hard enough...desertion breaks your heart

[@IsaacJoseph-vt4dj]

All the best comments a ever heard for a song, beautiful Rip Randy

[@Markogleby]

Wow! I'm 17 all over again! This song was all over the radio in the summer of 1979 (apart from all those popular disco hits) Thanks Rob Squad for picking this fabulous song.

[@kimcutts6153]

This is a beautiful song, i remember it well. He has a great voice. ❤🎼

[@bluesgrl6931]

I wore this record out after my Daddy died when I was 13 ❤️

[@paulmillie3898]

A beautiful song

[@jamespasifull3424]

A similarly understated singer from the UK was Clifford T Ward. He was championed by the legendary BBC DJ, Sir Terry Wogan, because of his love for Clifford's masterpiece, 'Home thoughts from abroad'. Clifford wasn't a huge commercial success, but has a loyal following among those of us who can appreciate the honesty, emotion, and poetry he puts into his songs. Try some CTW, & see what you think. As well as 'Home thoughts from abroad', his song 'Gaye' was pretty big for him, especially in South America!

[@Libragirl2369]

This song makes me want to cry

[@SharonMartinez-px2ts]

Love this song, several versions out there. I had forgotten this one

[@hubrisnaut]

I shed quiet tears when I had a beautiful woman I loved leave me . this music brings it home again. rough stuff to remember, but it is beautiful...

[@zanewoodward4822]

I just went back in Time to 1979 driving my MGB and this being on the Radio So So Beautiful !

[@bobbuethe1477]

Lately, you've been playing a lot of songs that are bringing back memories of my college days. Thank you; keep it up!

[@ericlilley4706]

I went to high school with Randy in Evergreen, CO. This was a huge hit for him. He wound up leaving performing for writing, moved to Nashville and wrote big hits for Alabama and The Oak Ridge Boys.

[@nedcassley5169]

I met him in Nashville in 1986 or '87. He was writing with Roger Murrah and Roger sang his praises sincerely while enjoying Randy's embarrassment.

[@onlyme114]

He had such a beautiful voice. This one brings back a lot of memories. RIP...Gone to soon ! 💔😢

[@theodorabruin4601]

❤Still beautiful!❤

[@stephenhuber1219]

Randy wrote a song for Alabama & Charlie Pride as well as The Oak Ridge Boys and Michael Johnson

[@4464badge]

You did it to me again! I haven't heard this song since I was a teenager! All I could think of was my High school sweetheart that went our separate ways! You made me cry 😢!

[@ShadowHawk4219]

This was one of the best pop ballads of the 70's, just beautiful. Randy passed way to soon. 3 other great pop ballads from the 70's were " Vincent " by Don McClean ", " I'd Love You To Want Me " by the artist Lobo, and " Stones " by Neil Diamond, 3 beautifully sung songs from that era. Great review guys.

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot74]

You guys got the sound in your new space all figured out. Sounds great!

[@stevestansfield1699]

Glad you guys reacted to this classic. Taken way too soon by leukemia.

[@pambennett3390]

I love this song from back in the day. Great breakup song (yes, I listened to it during a breakup!). It was kind of a one-hit wonder for Vanwarmer, but boy did he nail it.

[@Paladin70]

This song was just perfectly produced, the instrumentation and supporting vocals are as good as it gets.

[@TheDeniseiskool]

This legit is one of my favorites! It always makes me cry every time I hear it. Makes me think of my Dad who passed away years ago.

[@SWLinPHX]

He has such a nerdy look, but seemed like a nice & sensitive guy. R.I.P. Randy

[@penibiukoto3094]

I first heard this song many years ago. Thank you for bringing this beautiful songs that are faint memories at times.

[@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq]

One of my favorites i used to skate couples to this song at the skating rink back in 1979

[@debigiroux1811]

He died way too young in his 40’s from Leukemia. Brings back so many memories of listening to this on the radio. Great voice and music to remember him. RIP