These two songs were very big hits in Montreal Canada area, in the mid 1970's. Most people in the US had never been introduced to Chris DeBurgh music until Lady in Red in the early 80's.
@@davidd.6448 Since the Into The Light "crooner" moment he's been wavering between the two approaches (bear in mind: Moonfleet) - which is part of the reason why filleting his catalog has ended up being a task that's more trouble than it's worth. (The other being "more and more religious content" - well, I compared him to David Tibet for a reason)
I was a big fan of him back in the days but I felt that Lady in Red killed him. From that point on he became boring. But Spanish trains, Crusader and Theh Getaway album were amazing.
To me it was also the first time to hear this song. What a great vocalist and musician Chris is. I love the structure of the song as its way to tell the story. Your comment about diversity hit home as I do love so many different music styles. And to experience diversity within one artist is what I especially love. I requested for a special artist a while ago: Kate Bush. She has a career of 40+ years. Each album she delivered is and was a discovery of new insights, experiences and most of all creativity. She is the kind of artist who makes you digest her music to appreciate it. Her last studio album '50 words for snow' made me try over and over again, until that one time it hit rockbottom with me. The patience payed off after months of trying! This is the kind of music I want! It doesn't mean it has to work like this for you too. We all have our own emotions, sensitivities rooted in our personal history that synchronizes with any music, or not.
Wow Now I know where Jack Black and Tenacious D get there sound from LOL. Love Chris de Burgh....... Word is he only uses Canadian musicians in his bands??? cheers from Ottawa!!
@@dp67dl93 Rgr that.... it was back in the Day, he though Canadian Musicians had better rhythm. I imagine as he got oldker he did not care as much LOL..... cheers from Ottawa!! Go Habs Go !
One trick pony indeed. Unfortunately IMO The Lady in Red is his one trick pony. His story telling was so much better than his only hit which I don't like personally. Also, The Devils Eye off his Crusader LP is the continuation of the battle between good and evil.
And this song blasting from record players and radios throughout the neighborhood. Everyone seemed to listen to the same music; from little kids to adults and parents listened to the same music. I was 9
If you like fun songs about the devil, with Spanish in the title, try the instrumental, race with the devil on a Spanish highway by Al DiMeola. FUN CRAZY SONG.
This reminds me of the christian artist Carman - The Champion here the fight bet\/\/een jesus and the devil is made into like a galaxial boxing match that dra\/\/s to a close as Jesus \/\/ins by rising from the dead after the cross.
Oh Come on!! lady is red Is less him that so much of him catalogue. The traveller, Waiting for the hurricane, Don't pay the ferryman. A space man came travelling, Patricia the stripper. He's probably the best writer of narrative songs there's been, he's up there with Johnny Cash. Listen to more, much more... I'm so glad you picked up on the arrangement. The ways he used the instrumetation and flourishes to build, not only the tension but to create a Spanish soundscape. It's genius.
One of the most underrated singers of his time. I love about 99% of his songs and Lady in Red is NOT one of them lol. I was looking for someone who had done a reaction to Chris and happened across you two. Thank you so much for doing this. Been to your page and entered a request. Also requested an add on FB. Now I'm going to watch the reaction. EPIC the way Rich was transported back to the past. This whole album was fun. Thank you so much, Kel and Rich. Greetings from South Africa.
If ever there was a chronically underrated artist it's Chris De Burgh. I can't remember the last time I heard this, a real forgotten gem. Thanks for doing this one.
Oh! this is *That* song! I never knew who did it, and the only Chris De Burgh song I knew was his was "Don't Pay The Ferryman". I love how he tells stories.
Chris tells an underlying story in this song about nothing good ever comes out of doing a deal with wrong. I believe America in 2020 is learning from this
Wow I haven't heard him in a long time. I was a big fan of "The Getaway" and "Crusader". I forgot how much I liked his voice and storytelling. "Don't pay the ferryman" was a classic.
I’ve seen him several times in concert. Great showman. If he’s new to you, his Gold release carries a number of his best tunes. Thanks for this! Strange song but it sticks with you.
‘I’m counting on you’ by chris de burgh is a beautiful song written for a friend after the birth of his child, not well known but one of those hidden gems.
From your comments, you might not really respond to this, but try Spaceman came Travelling, same album. Great story there too! By the way, I am from just north of Montreal, Quebec, still part of Canada! Thankfully.
The album is actually called, "Spanish Train ...and Other Stories" Oh, and that song has a sequel, if you're interested. "The Devil's Eye" (1979) It's good but didn't really deserve the airplay that "Spanish Train" got. My fiancee grew up around Austin and New Orleans... she knows music... a lot of music... she even knew this song. So, basically, she was the one introducing me to a lot of stuff I'd never heard. But I blew her mind with another track from that same album. She had never, ever heard "A Spaceman Came Travelling" Even as an atheist, that song still evokes a sense of awe... It's just so beautiful.
Ship To Shore, Transmission Ends, Broken Wings...so many many great songs. Also: Should play her "One Trick Pony" - Paul Simon. Also Also: "You can get anything you want..."
that album (Spanish Tran & Other Stories) made him a household name (nearly) in Canada. Has the same producer that Genesis had in their classic period. Loved Chris DeBurgh's story telling days. For more diversity from this album....Patricia The Stripper...great combination of old style big band and jazz flavours...since the story is set in the 1920's.
There's a girl you have to check out. Her name is Samantha Fish. She plays Country/Blues/Rock. She's been around 10 years now. Thanks to Mainstream radio she never gets played. A good song to start on is (I put a spell on you) Live. She has a bunch of videos on RU-vid, and five albums out. BTW She tears up a guitar! Enjoy!😎✌️♥️
bam it was his soul on the line at the end, well he should've refused to become a bet in a game, anyway God and Jesus should've attempt a mano-a-mano rescue, blow up the train bridges or somethin.
Canada is the only other country I would want to visit.. ever since I was very young. Canada and oddly enough, India. Anyway, as far as "Alice's Restaurant" goes, you should check out the film from 1969. It's a cult classic.
I can suggest 3 more if you ever read this, all from Chris De Burgh: "Devil's Eye", "Crusader", and "Patricia the Stripper" which a great little story. All three are from the 70s/80s.
I had a Chris de Burgh poster in my freshman dorm room. I only bought the poster because I liked the look of it. Only song I knew by him was "Don't Pay the Ferryman". Lady in Red came out that spring and was a mega hit. My girlfriend was very impressed with my prescience.
In these mostly-spoken word numbers he sounds like David Tibet several years before the fact - especially in this song (for obvious lyrical reasons). There is of course a companion-piece to this song (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--TQXvN6OYos.html)
Spanish Train & Other Stories was wonderful in the 1970's! This album was banned in South Africa because the conservative government did not think the song Spanish Train was suitable for the population. Obviously banning the song and album resulted in both the song and the album getting cult followings amongst the youth of the time. I think his first 4 or 5 albums were his best - certainly his most creative story-telling work. My favourite Chris de Burgh song: Satin Green Shutters on his first album.
Alice's Restaurant is a traditional Thanksgiving song in our family. We all call and remind each other "Don't forget it's on at noon (local radio station) .!!" Those of us that are together sing every word. You see our family has four sons. Two of those sons were serving in Vietnam at the same time. One a Marine in the jungles, the other in the Navy on an ammunition ship off the coast of Vietnam. They were ages 18 and 19. My one brother was A1 for the draft and so enlisted to be able to choose the Navy. My Marine brother didn't get that ability to choose , he was judged and sent to serve by our court system as a child! (For an offense that didn't warrant more than maybe a probation period) Much like the "garbage" offense in the song. We are very proud of their service, and very sad that they had to experience that horror as BOYS much less all who experienced it as men and women.
@@Kel.N.RichReactions usually my comments never see the light of day. Didn’t anticipate you’d even respond. You guys are having fun as a couple and that’s all that matters. More power to you
Believe it or not, I'm a fan of Chris de Burgh, but only have two of his albums on CD - Flying Colours & Power of Ten - but this song isn't on either of them. Fortunately we have e.g. Spotify now.
@@kelvingood5065 Actually I found him during the late 70s & now have all his live & studio releases in my music collection, but haven't listened to those much lately. He is great, but I still prefer Gordon Lightfoot & Jackson Browne even more. In fact J.B. is my all time favourite singer/songwriter.
I was expecting a reaction ... not someone, eyes closed with the same smile on their face throughout the whole song while the other person is lip-syncing. Sorry, it a fail from me.
While I understand that what you guys are trying to do is to give us a song review or reaction, I can not help but notice that the way this is recorded and the long-winded introduction this is more about you two than the actual content you are reviewing.