Great list! It’s such a shame that hardly anyone my generation knows who the Osmonds are. Older people are always shocked when they learn that I not only know of the Osmonds, but actually love them. They were so criminally underrated and to this day, Donny Osmond is still such an underrated performer and deserves an icon status.
One thing I've noticed about younger generations is that they are either completely tuned into music from the past OR they are completely oblivious to it. There really is no in between from what I've encountered. So thank you for being on the right side of music history! :) And thanks for watching and commenting!
They were not underrated at all in the 70's!!!! They were SO famous in America, England, Japan and also in Scandinavia,allthough they never were that popular here in Scandinavia.
@@StephenSchnee well, the Osmond-fans still recognize them today and listen to their music. Personally I don't like Donny's recent albums as they are not in my taste at all, there is nothing "Osmond" about them. Not in the melodies nor the lyrics. I find them boaring. So I do understand that people don't care about his albums of the past 10-20 years, but people still love Crazy horses and their old albums.
Any group or artist last forever, the only reason why we are watching this, is because youtube exists. Where is Madonna now? anybody know, and she was a big icon in the 80´s and 90´s, even in the early 2000 with Britney. So, why Donnie Osmond should be different? Sorry but I disagree, he had his time to shine, as every singer has. The fact is that he still wants to live from her fame and make money out of it, that is why he and his siblings appear once in a while. But they represent the early 70´s and that´s it. I was a kid in the 70´s and remember the Osmonds until, may be, 1976, after that, for me, it was the Bee Gees and all the disco music. In the 80´s we didn´t remember even who the Osmonds were, just the shining teeth but it was time for the 80´s music.
The one thing that's better than all the Osmonds songs listed in your video is actually your sincere enthusiastic appreciation of the Osmonds songs... Your video has made my day...thank you for sharing!!! Oh...one song I would include would be Am leaving it all up to you...wonderful song which is entwined in wonderful family memories... We have both been soooo blessed in our childhood... Lots of love from Scotland.
I’ve been a big Osmond fan my entire life; great music and memories! I also respect the Osmonds, who were not perfect, but did give a generation a moral compass! Great video!
Thank you, William. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! And yeah, there are those of us who understand their important contributions to Pop/Rock. I wish more people did!
Great list! My favorite is "Are You Up There." I love all their music. I did not discover them to 1972. I was a huge Elvis Presley fan. They were friends with Elvis and he suggested them to wear the one piece jumpsuits as well as adding karate moves into their act. They would go to his show in Vegas and he went to theirs. They used to visit with him in his hotel in Vegas. He loved their mom and would call her just to talk alot esp about religion.
#1 for me was Lazy River! They had a ton of great pop songs! Watching their farewell performance on Marie’s show, sort of, breaks your heart….we are getting old.
I grew up with the Osmonds also. They were and still are so talented, now they are retired except Donny and Marie and no one gave them credit for all their talent back then because people, mainly guys who listened to Led Zeppelin, etc. thought they were goody two shoes and clean cut image and "Bubble Gum" style music. NOW, people have gotten older and have started listening to their music, realizing they missed out on some amazing talent and awesome music that the Osmond's wrote themselves. Sad, now we are older, and the Osmonds are just now getting the respect they deserved! Thank you for this video.
I've never hidden my love for great Pop music. And as you know, The Osmonds music has lasted for so long because it was created out of love and joy.... and it continues to bring that to those that listen!
I love all of the Osmonds songs and Donny also. My favorite one is Puppy Love. It was my grandmothers favorite and i always played it for her. When i hear it today,i can just see my grandmother standing in my bedroom door, singing to the song. My grandma passed away in 1983. But i still have the memories.
You are spot on! Great "pop" music in that period, Partridge Family too, written by great songwriters, all produced so epically... The Osmonds are at the top, all super-talented musicians & singers... thank you!!!
LOOOOVE.. takes a lot of cajones to admit you're an Osmond fan which I totally am and have been for years. Always tried to tell people they rocked as a band. Loved that you picked I can't live a dream as an honorable mention. That's only where I've gotten to so far I wonder if you've got back on the road again anywhere Great tune
Hi Matt. Thanks for watching and commenting. And I'm never embarrassed by anything I listen to. Some have guilty pleasures, but I don't believe in them. Love what you love and never be ashamed! Glad that you already know the awesomeness of the Osmonds! P.S. I've noticed an upswing in views. Is this video posted in a Facebook group or something? Or did you find it randomly?
@@StephenSchnee thanks for the reply! You came up because the the Osmond jag I've been on..ya know, then your RU-vid, every other vid is an Osmond vid for a while
Great video, Steve. Like you, I had sisters who were Osmonds fans, so I became intimate with their catalogue. I'm glad you chose a lot of deep cuts, because that's where the good stuff is for me. In many cases, I loved the B-sides. Songs that have to be in my top 10 are "Flirtin' which has so many musical directional changes, it was like a miniature play, "Keep On My Side," which is P-fun, "One Way Ticket to Anywhere," which is great hard rock Osmonds, and their most bluesy deep cut, "Life is Hard Enough Without Goodbyes."
I to will always Love The Osmonds especially Donny, My top 10 would be .1. Puppy Love-Donny 2. Twelve of Never-Donny. 3. Love me for a Reason. 4. He ain't Heavy His My Brother. 5. Through The Years. 6. The Proud One. 7. Let Me In. 8 A Million to One-Donny. 9. Whenever Your in Trouble-Donny. 10. Crazy Horses. Donny's Puppy Love is my all time No. 1 favourite song. I love everything they've done, they were so very young when they started out, yet, they seemed older than their years for the music they wrote and performed. Their harmonies are beautiful they have the ability to make me cry, to remember happy and sad times, so thank you for this.
A really enjoyable video Stephen. Deep Purple is fantastic. I also like Donny's versions of Young Love and The Twelfth Of Never as well as the groups Going Home.
Thanks for taking the time to watch it, Richard. And yes, the songs you list are great. If I had time, I would have made this a Top 20, but that video would have been quite long!
Mother Osmond was very good from with Elvis and his mom . She would talk to Elvis about the bible . I went to vegas last September and saw him at the Harrahs . My daughter bought the meet and greet and I was glad I wasn't 14 because it would of been a whole different experience lol
Thank you so much for this video. I enjoyed it so much! It is so nice knowing there was a guy who enjoyed the music from the Osmonds! Most guys would make fun of them. My favorite song is Love me for a reason.
Thank you, Debbie. As you can tell, I love that song as well! And yeah, people probably make fun of me now because, at the age of 58, I'm still a fan. However, I don't believe in guilty pleasures. And I don't stop loving things once I 'grow out of it'. Embrace what you love. It is as simple as that!
I share you love for the Osmonds, especially the childhood association. I grew up with them too. I don't know too many album tracks, but Down By the Lazy River is probably my overall favorite. I got the Brainstorm album for Christmas and I love It'll be Me and Gotta Get Love. Deep Purple definitely! I still listen to it all the time along with Ain't Nothin' But the Real Thing. Love that cover. My favorite Marie songs are This is The Way That I Feel and her cover of the Bee Gees Run to Me.
Thank you! I love this. So much respect you have...well-deserved, but not usually given respect. It's so nice to see, especially coming from a guy. I shared it on my personal Facebook page. Think I'll share it on my group, too. Please come join it if you'd like...70s Osmonds.
I am unapologetic in my love of all the music that I've been a fan of since my childhood. As you know, we should never give up on the music that moves us! And I did go to that Osmonds page and requested membership! Thank you, Dotty!
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Well done Stephen. Back then I was a teenager in the early seventies and I could listen to all kinds of music and I still do. I mean one day I could put on Led Zeppelin and the next day I could put on the Osmonds was no big deal to me. I loved all kinds of music and still do. One song you left out and I will argue with anybody to the death about this track being better than The Hollies version. I might have to fist fight Brinley 😀. But I swear the B-side to One bad Apple He ain't Heavy- He's My brother is the best version I've ever heard. Especially that huge ending. I enjoyed this video and hopefully on Ski Lodge on Tuesday I'll be hearing a little Emitt Rhodes "She's such a Beauty"😀 Take Care Stephen
As always, thank you for your support. And like you, I listen to lots of things and I don't differentiate between genres - if I like it, I like it. No guilty pleasures!
Merrill Osmond Great Rock voice! I have already expressed my everlasting love tonight of the Crazy Horses album. Undercover fav is 'Life is Hard Enough Without Goodbyes".....If Crazy Horses LP songs are not my "Top 1-11", I also would have to mention these that differ from your list.- "My Drum", "Are You Up There?" "Traffic In My Mind", and Wayne Osmond killing it on "Last Days" among my favorite Osmond's tracks. Yes, more of a Rocker here.
I love that song. It was originally in my runners-up section but was edged out by a solo Donny track... but was definitely a favorite of mine for sure!
Love me for a reason is my #1, but you have it #2 so I can't complain. What I can complain about are the exclusions of Hey Girl, Puppy Love and Too Young.
Hi Meme Bo! I cover a WIDE range of music but will definitely be covering more Osmonds down the line! I even play them on my THIS IS SKI LODGE streaming radio show. Not EVERY episode, but I keep the spirit alive... and try to make sure that today's Rock, New Wave, and Pop fans remember just how important they were/are!
Am from London UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 Love all music especially classic from the 70s as wasn't born yet.. 😂 😂 But love finding new jems. So look forward to hearing what u like and recommend 🤓👍🏻🎧🎶🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@@memebo2642 You know us Americans - we tend to love music from your side of the pond! So you may end up seeing some familiar names in the future! And thank you for watching, commenting, and subbing!
hey stephen nice top 10 of the osmonds. i got a lot of lps by the osmonds, marie osmond and donny osmond. have to find jimmy solo lp on mgm and more donny marie lps mike friend from canada eh!!
The osmonds were one and still is the top group i like Elvis Presley .The Beatles ,Queen,Olivia newton john and yes i seen merrill in leicester 2004 with my late brother steven
Hey Stephen, did you know that Hard Rock guy Frank over at 33 1/3 RPM just reviewed the Crazy Horses album and he really liked it! I believe that Ski Lodge is having an impact. Great video. Take care...
My parents got me and the sibs the soundtrack to the Donny and Marie second season called New Season back in 1976. Just recently picked up a used copy of the soundtrack to the first season (1976). Guilty pleasures on both of them! Although on this channel I don't have to feel guilty! lol
Never feel guilty about what you love! I cover it all. In fact, one of my next videos will focus on The Cure. And there's also an upcoming hour long interview with Dwight Yoakam's guitarist discussing the musical legacy of Buck Owen. So, I believe in embracing it all! :) And thanks for your continued support, Franco!
Fun fact: "Do You Want Me" is actually the same song Stephen talked about the Osmonds having recorded with Steve Lawrence & Edie Gourmet, "We Can Make It Together." Donny recorded his own version with a new title. Or is that what you were saying, Dotty?
I had no idea the osmonds were worth listening to, to be honest. I always thought they were a novelty act but wow some of these sound really great. Gonna have to check them out for sure. Any recommendations on what album to start with? Or should i just go through their discography in chronological order?
First off, thank you for watching! And in regards to the Osmonds, Crazy Horses and Phase III are their best albums. If you are a vinyl person, try those first. If you also buy CDs, there are a few great comps out there including Osmondsmania, which features nearly all the songs in my Top 10 (plus more). The only album by the original 5 Osmonds brothers (1970-1976) that I'm not fond of is Homegrown. It has some good songs but it is a carbon copy of their self-titled debut album, which is a very strong collection of Bubblegum pop!
The Plan is my favorite. Like Crazy Horses, it is all original music. And Stephen, I really enjoyed your list. I’ve been a fan for fifty plus years and know every song by heart. I enjoyed the five brothers together the most and was sorry when the D and M Show forced them to stop writing and recording their own music. I think that they could have done so much more. By the way, after all these years of being a fan I finally had the chance to meet my two favorites, Merrill and Jay, a couple years ago.
Although I watched the Donnie and Marie show, I never got into the Osmonds as a band. I'm about five years younger than you, so I don't remember them, and it's like they just didn't get played after they had their hay-day, except for One Bad Apple.
As shown on 11:33 the osmonds originally wrote love me for a reason and then boyzone then re-recorded that track too. But osmonds wrote that song first.
thanks for this info, Luke! Always appreciated. I know Boyzone recorded it but I never heard their version. I guess I can search RU-vid but I know I'm going to love the Osmonds' version more!
Osmonds put out some good pop records. They outlived most of their critics too...sweet revenge! By the way, Donny did sing lead while with the Osmonds on at least one song I can recall "Sweet and Innocent".
I love it all... and maybe my list would be slightly different today... but these remain favorites! Thank YOU for taking the time to watch and comment!
Can you imagine my disappointment when you announced Yo-Yo as #10? That woulda been my #1! I remember He's The Light of the World as being the B-side to Down By The Lazy River. I gotta go hear Girl, it tweaked me ear! Jackson Five? Aww, they're just a facsimile of The Osmonds!
Hey, Doc. Like every list, this thing may have been different had I done this video a week before or a week after. All these songs are my favorites so they wouldn't change but their placing may have. If I went and watched their performance of "Yo-Yo" on the Flip Wilson show right before making this list, it may have been #1, but I had to rely on the memories of the songs and how they've made me feel over the decades
Fun video! I've always liked the Osmonds bubblegum pop tunes the most. And speaking of the Osmonds, I think you'd get a kick out of a recent song by Silver Cup called "Donny & Marie". Total Prefab/Paddy vibes!
Great song list, however, for me, there are so many great songs that were never released as singles, which most of this list is. Almost every song on "The Plan" album puts Go Away Little Girl to shame! As you stated, Crazy Horses is full of great songs. There are a couple really good songs on the Steppin Out album. Love Gotta Get Love and Emily.
As shown on 9:47 it’s also one of the titled track from the proud one in different press release like 👍 Germany but USA got the proud one but Germany got I’m still gonna need you for their titled track which I find that very interestingly cool 😎 and cool 😎 for an osmond album 💿.
In the 1970s I was in a classroom with a teenaged guy ( about 17 or 18 years old) who considered himself a Rocn "n"" Roll purist and he thought of the Osmonds and their music as complete crap to put it mildly. He also hated The Carpenters, The Jackson 5, Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, KC and the Sunshine Band, ABBA, and other soft pop, bubble-gum groups. He loved KISS though and he was always acting like "The FOnz."
Sweet and innocent on the osmonds album don’t have the guitar 🎸 but donny osmond album 💿 does have the guitar 🎸 so the one ☝ on donny osmond album of sweet and innocent probably re recorded that song off on donny osmond album 💿 and the one from the osmonds album 💿 has a very unique different osmond sound.
