DeFranco Family: Heartbeat, Its A Lovebeat 1973 

Don't get me wrong. I love the 70's, but the song is pretty lame, they can hardly dance, and the guy on the right has no rhythm at all.

I don't care about the faults. This is A childhood memory for me. It makes my heart smile.

I was 13 when this song came out. That time of innocence can never be repeated.. how sad. I am glad I grew up during the 70s.. Todays world way too crazy for kids.

Who else is 60 years old and loving this like me? Tiger Beat teen beat anybody? The world of innocence.

I’m Tony DeFrancos age (62). The 70’s were so much fun and simple. No internet, phones…etc etc. how does time fly this fast?!?

Too bad all this innocence is gone. Glad I grew up in this era. Priceless.

As a thirteen year old girl with hormones raging, it doesn’t matter how bad the music was. I was in heaven when they sang. I am now 62 years old, and I still get a thrill watching them.

Tony is a realtor in California and at 63yo is still handsome. Loved this song back in the day

If you got to grow up anytime in the 50's through the 80's with all the classic movies & music, YOU were blessed!

Growing up in the 1970s was awesome, the music, clothes, trends, etc.... . I ❤ the 70s. 🙂

You know, when I was young, I used to sing this song in my room at the top of my lungs. The Defranco's, The Jackson's, and The Osmonds were all played on my 45 record player.

My Brother gave me this album for my 10th Birthday. I still have both the Defranco's albums and treasure them. My Brother has gone for many years now and it is an awesome memory to have.

I was 12 years old when this came out and remember we only had AM Radio. This is actually the first time I have heard this in about 50 years. I have wonderful memories growing up in the 70's, then transitioning to the 80's in my 20's. Life was good.

Oh but the 70s what we wouldn’t give to go back there again just for a day!

It's like someone took a dash of the Osmonds and threw in a sprinkle of the Partridge Family and mixed until Italian.

Ok, here’s what I like about this song: 1) They’re all actual siblings 2) They’re Canadian 3) The song’s composition is a brain tickler 4) It contains a building progression 5) It has a catchy chorus : Result: A True Pop Gem.

Today we have everything at our fingertips with cell phones. I am so glad I was able to come up in the 70’s and 80’s. Kids today will never know what it was like. I wish they could. I think our world would be a better place.

How could anyone NOT love this?? My 6 year old self is in heaven. Thanks for sharing ❤️

They were my favorite! I had two albums, one even had a cardboard cutout of Tony’s head 😂. Tiger Beat magazine did a spread on them and I was CAPTIVATED ❤

Say what you want about them and this song, but this was the #1 best selling single of 1973, 3 million physical copies sold. A historic accomplishment.

This was a cool song in the 70’s.

I loved this song as a young girl and I love it now. It's a great tune and when you hear it today you still would say "Oh my God I love this song, turn it up" Gives me the chills, makes you feel good and we need more of this now!! Thank you so much for sharing this.!!

This was such a huge hit for the Defranco Family. Tony was so cute!. I still have the record after all these years.

I miss the 70s so much, and I miss the innocence and decency our country used to have. The state our world has become now is really sad.

10 years old when this was new , 61 now and loving it !

Jack Freaking Benny?? Could it really be that old? This song is so good. The kid absolutely sings his heart out. It never fails to remind me of when my mom bought her new car. I went along with her to pick it up. When we were driving home in the new car, this song came on the radio. We were singing along with it. Great times. RIP Mom :(

Wow...listening to this takes me back to when I played my K-Tel records on my Radio Shack record player and my 12-year-old heart swooned for Tony DeFranco! Where did 44 years go?!! :D

I was 10 years old. Watched TV as a family back then. Miss those days.

This song 🎶 made my roller skates 🛼 go faster ! 😂❤️

These are the happiest memories of my youth. Tony was such a DOLL. I'm 11 again watching this.

How about a round of applause for the great Jack Benny?!

I was 12 years old when this song came out and I remember all of the girls in my class had posters from Tiger Beat magazine of Tony DeFranco and pledged their undying love for him. 🤣🤣! But in my female schoolmate's defense, I had a crush on both DeFranco sisters. 🤣🤣! Oh, to be young and innocent in the 1970's.

I saw them perform at a mall in New Jersey 1973 they were awesome they signed my album of them I had it for a very long time. Love this song no matter how old it is.

I was 11 at this time and it was a giant hit. Sure some say it's a weird song but it was around at a great time and lot of memories for me.

Love this song..love the 70s....carefree years...wish we were there again

I loved this song as a little girl in the 70’s! I remember playing with my dolls and listening to this song!

I literally haven't heard this song in 50 years until today. wow

I love this. Reminds me of the k-tel records and fun summers days growing up

oh the 70's so amazing,

What a great era to grow up in. I so miss it!

And suddenly I’m 11 years old again…I’ll never forget the first time I heard this song. A girl brought it to school and played it at a party we were having in French class. I loved it from the first time we heard it! We played it over and over and over…and I remember them appearing on this show, i recorded it on my tape recorder! I bet if I went through my old cassette tapes I’d find it! They also performed AbraCa Dabra , loved that one too. I remember buying all the Tiger Beat mags; Tony was always in it! Such a fun time to be a kid❤️

I was a very young boy and this song was right down my alley. The Jackson Five, the Osmonds the Carpenters … puppy love and Pepsi Summers.

For the times, they were rocking it, no doubt. Everyone loved this song.

This is such a good song! Sad, they don't make music like this anymore. So pure and innocent. I hate the music that we have nowadays. I may have been born in the 90s, but music before my time knew what respect was. That's why I'll always stick to this kind of music.

The first time I heard the song I liked it.The memory of it is beautiful and priceless.We can never return to our innocent past but at least we can cherish the memories.

This song was all over the radio.

I'm 58 and haven't heard this since I was a kid in the 70s,once again I can't remember what I had for dinner but I remember the lyrics still.

I was 13, it was a happy and good feeling song, great memories and it still makes me smile 😊

this song always cheers me up when i get nostaligc, we grew up in a great generation,

I still have my original DeFranco album at my parent's home. 57 years old and holding as a DeFranco fan! Memories! Osmonds Jacksons DeFrancos BayCity Rollers

I LOVE this song!! I close my eyes and re-live sitting on our giant stereo console and playing this 45 record and played it over and over!! I was only about 10, but had such a crush on Tony! Aww...the memories! Ty!!!

thank you reservoir dogs & Tarantino for bringing me here.

How have I never heard this?! Incredible. Made me smile all the way through.

I almost wore this 45 out on my record player from playing so often. Such good memories.

I am from this era, and while watching this video it's true that I am reminded of just how cheesy the 70s could get, there is something more powerful going on. Listening to this song now, I am transported back to a time that I might never really be able to re-live otherwise. Magical, innocent, glorious (of course, I'm talking about my 11 year old appreciation of it. Your own experience may differ, and that's fine). This is the power of music: its ability to carry us effortlessly from where we are to where we used to be. Arguments about who is better or who imitated whom or whatever, are completely irrelevant. If, 40 years from now, my young son hears a cheesy pop ballad from 2015 and is overcome by a wave of nostalgia for some mythic moment in his own personal timeline, then it doesn't matter if it's Justin Bieber or the greatest musician the world has ever known. In the moment of remembrance, every song is our favourite song. This is true in every era and for every generation.

Aawwww loved hearing this again. Takes me back to my childhood. What a beautiful innocent time to have been a child. Made my heart smile. ❤️

I was 13 years old when I heard this song and I still love it

I was listening to this with 15 yr old ears , now I just heard it with 60 yr old ears and it makes me feel just as good now as it did then , Sure it's a bit cheesy but it was my time and I wouldn't trade it for anything .

What I like about this music is... you never see the singers grabbing themselves (I think to days performers are searching for their talent, opps they have none) or sticking out their body parts, God I'm glad I like the oldies

I loved this song,I was 10yrs old

It’s a catchy tune & I like the lyrics, it’s definitely what a teenager is thinking when they have their first sweetheart.

The seventies where a great time to be growing up

I was in the 2nd or 3rd grade in 1973. I remembered all the words to this song!

I agree…I am 63 years old and remember this yesterday…love them and remember them in tiger beat and one of the sisters had a special column for each month…would love to know how they are doing now ..

I drove my older brother INSANE with this 45 😬 Sweet Loretta was on the flip side. I broke his full album with “Wipe Out” on it in retaliation. I regret nothing! He was Second only to Donny Osmond

Those days were the best..no cells no video games..pure innocence

How gorgeous are the girls, and the song, bloody brilliant. It was the '70s when life was the best.

So loved this song. We had no videos then and as a 13 year old could not wait to hear this song come on the radio. Catchy and fun!

One of the ‘very best songs’ of all time!!

Omg I loved this song when I was a kid! I can't believe it's actually on RU-vid. He was such a cutie.

How do I remember the lyrics to this song from my High School days, and I don’t remember what I came into the kitchen for?

This song brings back so many memories from when I was in grade school. We danced to this at recess when we couldn't go outside! We girls thought we were so hot dancing to this song!! Lol yes we had a special dance!! The good old days ❤️

This is such A great memory for me. Me and my cousins loved him!!! ❤

I was young when this song came out ,at the time it was awesome, and I still ❤ it! Great memories 👌

I loved this song when I was growing up. Tony was a little cutie and his sisters were so pretty. You should see Tony now. Hes still adorable today.

Brings me back to my bedroom in Ohio.... I was in love with Tony!! And, wanted to look like his sisters! A terrific song! What a mature voice for his age.... gorgeous family.

As a kid I used to wish I could sing like Tony! Great memories..

OMG this is a blast from the past!! I played this 45 over and over!! i can't believe i remember most of the words!! Ahhh, the good times

When I grew up everybody around me had either 4,5,6,7,8,or 9 siblings. Now-a-days one is lucky to be an only child of a 45 year old single mother.

I remember The Big 89, WLS playing this gem. Thank you, J.J. Jeffrey! Released on August 25, 1973 reaching #3 on November 17.

I love this group❤️ my grandparents lived through that time and listened to their music. Today I'm the one listening🤗

Remember watching this a very small kid. Love it. Takes me back and brings ,back so many memories

Man! This brings back memories!

Oh My God! Where has this been?! I was 8 yrs old. This just made me cry my mom and dad came to my mind. Love and miss my parents

Tony's a great dancer and singer I remember this song from the 70's❤️❤️🎶🎼🎵👍

Luv this. Reminds me of Saturday morning cartoons. This family band was soo cool. Gets you moving

It's still a great song!!

This came out during my sophomore year of high school. EVERY. SINGLE. GIRL. in my school went nuts for this guilty pleasure!

How can you not love Jack Benny's style? A true Master of entertainment!!

Oh that talented family from Welland Ontario Canada. From a fellow Canadian. The 70s had such a wonderful array of music. Thank you for being part of a great decade. 🇨🇦❤🌈🦋🌟

Heartbeat..it really is *truly* a lovable beat! Pizzazz? It has it!Undeniable rhythm? You better believe it! When it comes to the true DeFranco Family classics, THIS IS IT, PEOPLE! Don't you even get me started on the phenomenal coordinated costumes and impeccable hairstyles! Everything about this song and the video performance exudes absolute 70's delight. This is the kind of song I hope to introduce to future generations to carry on the legacy of the DeFranco Family and their unforgettable catchy song selection. Once again, my foot is tap-tap-tapping, and I just cant stop!

I'd forgotten all about this song for 50 years. So why, when it began playing, did I suddenly remember all of the lyrics?

I was so in love with this kid and family growing up....my heart would just feel like it was gonna pump out of my chest when I saw them on TV

Wow, going back in time.....it’s the 70s and Iam 13 and loving this song! I remember being a my friends house and hearing this on the radio 😊 great times!!!!

I screamed this song at my friends over the headset while playing Xbox. None of them knew the song so I had to show them this video. I thought it was crazy they didn't know the song, but then realized it came out 27 years before we were born

Oh my goodness I haven't heard this song in years! The memories!

They were Fantastic !!!!!

Great group, wish they would have lasted longer than they did! Salute paisano!!

This came out when I was 10 years old ♥♥♥ We all used to turn it up on the transistor and dance in the yard :-)

I was 13 years old when I watch this for the first time I love this song!! Had a big crush on Tony DeFranco! 🥰 love the childhood memories