Every Label REJECTED Him So He QUIT Music to LOAD Trucks! A Fluke Sent 'Em to #1! -Professor of Rock

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Coming up.. an interview with Yacht Rocker Robbie Dupree what wrote one of the all time 80s classics… Steal Away is as popular today as it was when it peaked near the top of the charts in 1980 and amazingly it almost didn’t get recorded. Robbie moved out to LA and paid his dues for years but nothing came of it. He submitted demos including "Steal Away" to every label he could and they rejected him outright. So he moved back and took a job loading carpet into trucks to make ends meet figuring it was over. Then the craziest thing happened… Find out from Robbie and how the song has had a major resurgence from Jimmy Fallon to Better Call Saul.
In short: This video is the story of the 80s classic hit Steal Away in an exclusive interview with Yacht Rock artist Robbie Dupree. In the professor of rock 80s video series.
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@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Poll: What is your pick for the smoothest song of all time? A song that sounds like BUTTER!

@rogerdeahl9629 Год назад

Lionel Ritchie--Hello

@Code.Name.V Год назад

England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight Pablo Cruise - Love Will Find A Way Starbuck- Moonlight Feels Right

@catherine6653 Год назад

Time Passages, AL Stewart Cool Change, Little River Band Walking In Rythmn, Blackbyrds

@christineml1476 Год назад

"Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers

@RBS_ Год назад

.....well, I gotta charge me database, but I'll give "Lowdown" from *BOZ* , as my main answer, and come back with a, 'Offa the Top O' my Head' list......

@davidwartski7213 Год назад

The great thing about these interviews, Adam, is how they can sometimes give us a new appreciation for a song that we might not have paid much attention to when it was originally released. Although I remember hearing this particular song, I never gave it much thought. I probably dismissed it at the time, but because of this interview, I'm enjoying it in a way that I never have. Thanks!

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

That's so GREAT to hear!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

I’m the same.

@JRan67 Год назад

Woke up today singing "Ah! Leah!" by Donny Iris (maybe because yesterday was May the 4th), only made possible by having watched the Professor's video on it a few months ago, before which I didn't know what the chorus said.

@rogerdeahl9629 Год назад

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Robbie Dupree. Great vocalist. Smooth sound. Should have been bigger. Along with Christopher Cross and Michael McDonald, one of the godfathers of Yacht Rock. As an aside, 35 years ago, I managed a carpet and tile store. Very physically demanding work. You earn every penny. Thanks for this, Professor. Nice shirt too. 👍

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Thanks Roger. Great insight my friend!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

Oh, and Kenny Loggins too!

@georgemathie8123 Год назад

In an age of American Idol and the internet where fame is instant and quick it's stories such as Robbie's that's so inspiring and encouraging and goes to show perseverance and determination will always prevail

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

I love his story. It' really is something!

@RBS_ Год назад

...ding ding DING! ......VERY VERY rare, to get 'that' type of break....he's a LUCKY Man......

@georgemathie8123 Год назад

@@RBS_ that's very rare in today's music industry so very true

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

Because THESE are the stories that feel actually genuine and not fabricated or scripted.

@georgemathie8123 Год назад

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 absolutely and while all of these American Idol winners are talented once their 15 minutes of fame are over then it's off to the next one guys like all of the artists that appear on this channel are legends for good reason they all made that single or hit record that has transcends through time and generations and Adam not only gets to interview these remarkable bands and artists but gets us viewers the real story

@kellingtonlink956 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your brilliant conversation with us. So well done. Cheers.

@MyName-pl7zn Год назад

Robbie Dupree wrote one of all time smooth melodies ever with fantastic lyrics and he thought it was just another song. Love these stories of things finally falling into place for an artist that goes on to become an all time classic. Great interview Robbie is so down to earth and his vocals are as smooth as silk.

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

One of my favorite stories in a long time!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

I really enjoy it a lot thanks to its vibe.

@Trix897 Год назад

When I hear those first few notes of this song, I stop everything and listen to it all the way through, because it never fails to put a smile on my face. One of my favorite songs of all time! ❤️ Thank you for sharing this story.

@laurat1129 Год назад

Not sure when the Soft Rock of the late ‘70s/early ‘80s became “Yacht Rock”, as Robbie said, but it was all Easy Listening (or Living). These were some of the songs of my childhood, always playing in the background. They were part of the romance of LA to me then as I imagined it, partly what drew me to live there. (Let’s hear it for WeHo!) The way you speak about your father, I never would’ve guessed that yours was a challenging relationship, but that’s true for many of us. Yet your connection lives on through the appreciation for music he shared w/you. So sweet that your own son sings and loves it, too, Prof.☮️

@bigneiltoo 9 месяцев назад

Reminiscing and Pina Colada were similar. They are all live on Midnight Special.

@djbrianflorence Год назад

My dad died in December. Music was such an important thing to him, and something we shared immensely. we loved "yacht rock" before it was named as such. In the 90s I'd make him tapes, 2000s CDs, even right up until he died. One of his favorite all time songs, Robbie Dupree's "Hot Rod Hearts" 🥰. Love you dad!!

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Thanks for sharing. I wish you peace my friend!

@styner3 Год назад

It's been two years for me since my dad passed and in the beginning some songs were hard to hear afterwards but now I remember the good times we had over music. Sorry for your loss.

@djbrianflorence Год назад

With my kids in the car, driving in the funeral procession, I had Hot Rod Hearts playing. 😊. It was happy and sad at the same time.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

I’m glad you got to love yacht rock alongside him. ❤

@eightiesmusic1984 Год назад

I am sorry for your loss. My dad died in 2020 nearly three years ago.

@pdmullgirl Год назад

That story about your son and this song was so sweet. Music is fantastic for bringing everyone together. ❤️💜💚

@jrippinger Год назад

This song always had a Michael McDonald/Dobbie Brothers vibe to me. Love it.

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Very smooth!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

Yacht rock at its finest.

@richo8767 Год назад

I always felt the line in the bridge "no second chances tonight" was meant for a MMD cameo vocal

@debbylou5729 Год назад

Michael ruined the Doobie Brothers. Still makes my skin crawl

@SDC509BowmanDeal Год назад

Seems like a rip off of "What a fool believe" to me.

@patriciafootejohnson2817 Год назад

This black Detroit 60's chick loves this song and remembers seeing him singing it on television. Steal away was so beautiful catchy and soulful. One of my all time favorite songs!

@ross2812 Год назад

No one, and I mean NO ONE, compares to The Professor of Rock!

@scottburton9701 Год назад

"Steal Away" has that feel good vibe attached to it-A certifiable classic!

@vcv6560 Год назад

Shout out Professor Adam for sharing that special moment with your son. I had to back up just to hear that again. These personal notes add even more to the story of the songs profile. Also his other hit from that period Hot Rod Hearts was memorable, if not so impactful. First learned of that on the K-Tel album Soundwaves which incuded Steal Away and an photo of Dupree on the back cover mentioning the album and the second track.

@robster7316 Год назад

Can't believe the record labels passed on this one, given its natural fit with the style of music that was hitting the airwaves back then (very Michael McDonald style harmonies in that tune). Surprised to hear there were no session guys on the recording, too. Lovely story about your son, Adam!

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Thanks Robster!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

I’m surprised about that too. It’s all natural talent.

@searchindex3438 Год назад

Sometimes that was the issue …they’d say “We already have one of those ..we don’t want them to compete”

@gioknows Год назад

Great tune. I’m pleased when quality songs like this chart the highest internationally up here. Wonderful interview and what a warm story about your son. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada 🍁

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

Cheers 🥂

@RFXLR Год назад

I’ve got this song in my regular rotation. Sometimes labels are unfair such as Yacht Rock. When I want to unwind, this is a great song to do that to. It’s a happy and upbeat, positive song. It still sounds good!

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

It's a comfort song for sure!

@bobdavis4848 Год назад

I don't know why someone would assume "yacht rock" is an unfair insult. I'm fine with the term. I think it's no worse than terms like easy rock, soft rock, mellow rock...better than "watered down rock," right?

@alexsherel3344 Год назад

Any rock I play on my yacht…Winger, Bee Gees, Ozzy…🤔, ok maybe not Ozzy, but if it’s my yacht, it’s ALL yacht rock😂

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

Definitely those feel good vibes.

@chadjerdee1029 Год назад

What a great guy. Humble, grateful, and happy to share credit where it is due.

@chrisoakley5830 Год назад

I loved this song when it came out. He also had another big hit with a song called... Hot Rod Hearts. I still have my old 45s of both songs.

@67nearmint Год назад

For decades I would have put money on this being a Loggins/McDonald penned joint. It had "What a Fool Believes" DNA all over it, and the vocal harmonies were extremely evocative of the Michael/Kenny vibe. One Wikipedia search disabused me of that notion.

@MERCURYSUNSET Год назад

The last line in your comment took me back to the Seinfeld finale when George decides to "institute and open door urination policy " and Jerry continues " Let me disabuse you of that notion right now my friend " !!

@sigil_theband1953 Год назад

I actually believed that was Michael McDonald doing the backups there, he was known for that kinda of part (like in Ride Like the Wind). I only found out over the last few years that it wasn't him. I heard there was a lawsuit over the fact that it sounded so much like him and a part he would do. I don't know how thru that is, though.

@micnorton9487 Год назад

Man I haven't heard this in years... The way you present these classic songs with the surrounding detail is excellent and the interviews,, it's like a new appreciation of the song along with an academic kicker ... And the pic of your son,, you are a guy of a rare coolness Professor... 🙏3ch&TT

@edwardhayes6111 Год назад

Robbie Dupree seems like such a nice humble guy

@katyf7090 Год назад

Yayyyyy I’m so excited to watch this!!! Thank you so much 🙏❤️😊🙏

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

You're welcome!

@hbofbyu1 Год назад

What a great interview. I remember riding my bike to record store and buying the 45 of 'Steal Away' with 'Hot Rod Hearts' on the B side.

@eauhomme Год назад

One of the most humble interviews I've seen on this channel. I almost get the impression that Robbie Dupree is still a bit in shock of it all. He doesn't seem that far removed from the carpet mover days. Definitely doesn't seem to be enamored with any rock star status. The kind of guy that seems really comfortable in his own skin and that you would probably like to have as a neighbor and friend.

@marksadler4457 Год назад

Glad to hear you found this out about your son. I was in grad school with two people (married to one another) that were in the counseling program and they had a son born very autistic and they stopped their private practice and created education curriculum for their son and anyone else to use that used music to teach him pretty much everything. Music! It is a great way to grow.!.!

@allsoundmusicentertainment3736 Год назад

Thnx for posting this interview. It only makes sense through Robbie’s eyes.

@scotabot7826 Год назад

I love "Steal Away", but I love "Hotrod Hearts" even more. It transports me back to a time with a very special person that was in my mid-teen life. WOW!!! If we only had a time machine! Lol.... Music is just pure magic!!

@toonswap8511 Год назад

Born in '75 but only heard this song circa 2015 for the first time... or so my memory permits me to believe. Loved it immediately and it found its way on to my 80s playlist that I listen to regularly.

@efhs1970 Год назад

Great interview! Robbie was great!💫

@SThompsonRAMM_1203 Год назад

Professor, I’ve since retired from DJing on a regular basis long ago but have stayed busy announcing high school baseball games. I add my DJ flair by playing sound bites at the appropriate time. One of those is when a player steals a base, and I immediately play the sound bite, “Why don’t we steal away”. It never fails to bring smiles. My next game is tomorrow and I hope to play it a couple times. Thank you again for another great interview.

@danneilson684 Год назад

Thanks for providing a comprehensive explanation in the description. When you do this, I am immediately engaged and want to hear all about it!!

@RobinMarks1313 Год назад

OMG. I did carpet installations for a bit. WOW! talk about heavy. Those big rolls will kill you by the end of the day. And it's not like lifting weights. The rolls can be super long and bend all over the place which throws you off balance. The only other things as grueling that I've moved are steel and boxes of paper. It shows this guy ain't afraid of hard work.

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Thanks for sharing Robin!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

I tried to do it once and after that I went back to just folding blankets.

@elaineh7993 Год назад

Awwwwe! Robbie!!!! Steal away! One of my favorite songs from this time period! So sweet and romantic. I remember it blaring on the radio. I have chills, no kidding whenever I hear it cos it takes me back to specific times that I treasure! Love!

@1homebody Год назад

I hear it, the feeling comes over me like a mist. This good looking, nice guy is interested in me. Wow! I was a single mom with two boys and this man stole me away. I'm grateful for artists that pore their hearts into their craft and give us these markers in time. My husband Jimmy is gone now, but this song brings him back to me, young and sexy and hungry for me! We can still 'steal away'.💙

@Jefflantern483 Год назад

A fantastic memory of a tune & remember listening to it on an old AM transistor radio set as a 15 year old teen in 1980! Now 58! 🙂🙂 Have this one in my collection! 🙂🙂🔊🔊

@fivestring65ify Год назад

Pure pop gold. Another classic. Nice job covering it Adam.

@jimmyburns4681 Год назад

I'm 47 yrs old n I'd never heard this song til today. And my music knowledge is very diverse. That's what I love about this channel is I enjoy the bands that I know and and songs I know about but I also enjoy worrying about songs I don't know about bands and artists keep going Adam!

@moramaylocklin4544 Год назад

Wonderful Person and Great Song with many terrific people who help create it.

@charlesboyer61 Год назад

The craft in songs like these still amazes me: the players are spot on, of course, but the timbre and quality of the recording puts you right there in the room...all without big compression. It sounds really good on a good stereo.

@grene1955 Год назад

What a thoughtful and humble guy. I really enjoy the interviews where the artist talks about all the other people that helped make a song successful. It's never one person. Great interview!

@jillwklausen Год назад

Fantastic interview as always, Adam. How beautiful that this song resonates so deeply with your son. Thank you for telling this story. Have a great day.

@kenhahn5544 Год назад

Very cool interview and he just seems like a really really nice guy, clearly thrilled with his success and having it continue for 4 decades

@Nothing-q7w Год назад

Channelling music - it comes from the collective - right time, right words, right melody, right place, speaks from and to the soul - Love the song :)

@Joliepinkyswear1 Год назад

I had actually forgotten about this song. It was great to hear it again. I've always loved his song Hot Rod Hearts. I was 11 when I first heard it and it was so scandalous, I wanted to hear it all the time. I still enjoy listening to it today but more because it's catchy and the memory I have of it makes me smile. He seems like a very humble guy. Good interview Professor

@johnreesor1450 Год назад

Always loved this one. Never turned away from it. It’s on my RU-vid list

@kevinwiechmann787 Год назад

this is a wonderful song it lifts you up the second it starts !

@Lam_3-22-23 Год назад

Prof. thanks for sharing about your son. We have 3 kids with muscular dystrophy and even today as adults, they constantly do things that amaze me. They are my heroes. Love this song..

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Thank you for sharing that Marcus. Touches my heart. Indeed my son is my Hero! Again thank you!

@ricksatterstrom7461 Год назад

I too have an autistic son, music is very big for him, he has 1 or 2 songs he hates hearing- we change stations or shut radio off when they come on. YT lyric videos help him appreciate them more. Love that kud!!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

Rock on!

@josephdegreeff9470 Год назад

I love this song! What a great guy and a great story. You are definitely "missing the boat" if you don't enjoy these yacht club classics! Thank you POR!

@ScottyPeabody Год назад

Great story, Adam, love your son and I can hear the special relationship you have with him.

@1683clifton Год назад

Every bit as polished and refined as any of his contemporaries. Went to listen to the cut unfiltered and remembered it fondly. You keep getting it from the horses mouth and that means something. And as always, I was entertained

@briansherwood3595 Год назад

I was 10 years old in the summer of 1980 & I remember hearing all the great songs on the radio when my mom took us to a day camp for the summer. This was one of those great songs I remember vividly hearing. I loved it then and still love it now. I believe 1980 is one of the best years in music. A very overlooked year.

@waffalobill Год назад

You can tell to him it's just a song. To me it's a great song and a memory of a time in life that is a cherished memory. Great tune.

@briankantrowitz8323 Год назад

love the fact you and your dad bonded with music..same with me grew collecting 45's...my dad would bring home records everyweek and would listen to them..this was one of his favorite songs

@AW_7_7_7 Год назад

I have this CD still! Soooo good to see Robbie in person. 😊

@OhCanada-wk3kl Год назад

I always love hearing these underdog stories where someone rises up to beat the odds of success . . .

@Geezer-yf8hv Год назад

I love these stories! It’s not like we had American Idol back then, and somebody could become a star overnight. You had to actually create a good song, and be lucky enough for somebody to support it, and it to get airplay. Without the radio airplay, you went nowhere back then, except in rare cases of a very strong fan base!

@cherylschantz9893 Год назад

Such a humble guy. Great interview.

@aaroncampbell8303 Год назад

Wow! What a Great artist and interview love his music and talent!

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Thanks Aaron. I agree!

@PinkyFloyd5529 5 месяцев назад

Just discovered you a couple of months ago POR! This is one of my favorite POR shows! I love this song & so many memories flood my mind every time I hear it. When you guys were talking about how our parents influenced our love for certain kinds of music, it reminded me of the story Billy Joel tells about his daughter Alexa hearing The Beach Boys for the first time & flipping out about how much she loved their music. She then asked her dad if he had ever heard of them. Ha!! BJ tells this story about his daughter at a concert and then he sings Don’t Worry Baby with The Beach Boys! That video is easy to find on YT. It’s great! POF, keep the stories & the music coming!

@2Nu Год назад

Both Robbie Dupree and Paul Davis epitomized the airy and breezy musical ethos of late 70s ~ early 80s top 40 radio which always makes me smile while triggering instant nostalgia for my HS days. Funny that Dupree mentioned working @5 Towns Carpet which IIRC, was by JFK Airport (Inwood/Woodmere NY)

@RC32Smiths01 Год назад

Quite a classic! Music will always find a way to come around again in the most unexpected ways, even when one might think all hope is lost. Grateful to hear it, and cheers.

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

We need more stories like these! Thanks RC32!

@RC32Smiths01 Год назад

@@ProfessorofRock Absolutely! Cheers!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

The universal language. Cheers 🍻

@carolmartin4413 Год назад

Such a warm song that fit well into the soft rock of the early 80's. Funny how Dupree talks about how he writes what he can sing...that's a honest man. 😊😊😊

@christopherriley15 Год назад

Thank you so much for this channel! You rock!

@christopherriley15 Год назад

Love this story! Like you, I only had a connection with my father through music. After he passed, I found out my real father is from Ireland and lived there his whole life and still does. So the father I grew up with was my only father. And I loved him even though we weren’t close until my late 20’s.

@badgerpa9 Год назад

So glad they picked him up and did this song as a single. Great song still hear many days when driving.

@marcrichard7251 Год назад

I was in my late 20s when the song came out to be honest I didn’t pay too much attention to it but looking back as you played it it does bring back memories fun memories of the 80s thank you for Teaching me about this song. I would like to see you interview Cat Stevens if he’s still around.

@hallacar Год назад

"Steal Away" is a great song, but my favorite from Robbie Dupree will always be "Hot Rod Hearts".

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Both great songs!

@RBS_ Год назад

...MINE, is "Saturday Night", an LP track he did with Bill LaBounty.....GREAT tune for 'Dudes', getting over a breakup...listen to it....ya GOTTA hear it!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

They’re both great for different reasons.

@fivestring65ify Год назад

Hot rod hearts is great. I remember a girl I used to date would go around singing it all the time.

@williamallen4236 Год назад

I Love "Hot Rod Hearts"! It's my favorite from his album ad I wish the Professor would mention it or do a show on it.

@hallewis389 Год назад

Hot Rod Heart's and Steele Away are my wifes favorite tunes. I happened to have those songs when we were dating and scored big points for knowing those songs inside and out. Adam, we have a severely Autisc daughter, and to hear your story about your son brought tears of joy to our hearts. We understand the sentiment you discribed. Always enjoyed your stories and don't be afraid to include more.... we do like your perspective. Once again a fantastic interview. I know if i were an artist, I would find away to get an interview with you.

@1953Stephan Год назад

Just heard this song yesterday and said to myself I wonder if the Professor of rock covered him yet and here we are today you have the Interview Thank you Great person , Loved the Interview

@silverstargazer1281 Год назад

A pristine classic! Thanks Robbie :)

@SummerofKittyLove Год назад

I love that your little son was digging that song!! It always makes my day when I hear baby children singing a pop tune.

@lanalee8634 Год назад

Classic yacht rock! Glad he didnt give up!

@sellingpeck Год назад

One of my favorites back in the day. Love the Yacht rock shirt.

@01FozzyS Год назад

What a great story of a great singer and song. One of my kick-back favs back in the 80's.

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Very cool!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

Rock on!

@landyachtfan79 Год назад

A Yacht Rock classic, for sure!!!!!

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Amen!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

Yes it is.

@eyeofthescar6890 Год назад

I always enjoy when I figure out the song before I watch.

@sellingpeck Год назад

I remember reading an assignment my son was given in his early high school years. It was something about how your parents impacted your life. I remember reading that he wrote that his love of music came from me. That was a huge fist pumping moment for me.

@aprilrich807 Год назад

Oh Adam! To this day, I remember driving while my 3&4 year old sons were in the backseat. My oldest, when he’d hear the first few notes of “We Built This City” would ask me to turn it up - “Mama! That’s MY song!.” My youngest, when he’d hear the very beginning of Jane Weidlan’s (sp?) “Blue Kiss” would do the same - “MY SONG”! Precious memories, for sure. Thank you!

@dixietenbroeck8717 Год назад

*SOME SONGS (like **_THIS_** one) are written with MORE THAN A **_LITTLE_** TOUCH OF MAGIC in them!* I was never much of a "rock _afficianada,"_ but *_THIS SONG_* really grabbed me as a young (at least: much younger!) woman. *ONE OF THE **_VERY BEST SONGS_** FROM THE LAST HALF of the 20TH CENTURY!* Also, so _VERY, VERY_ GLAD, Adam, that your dearly beloved son heard that Magic - and positively responded to it. Your story gave me warm chills up my spine! *HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY!*

@crustycurmudgeon2182 Год назад

Steal Away is one of my favorite songs to sing along to-- has been for some years. Liked it immediately when it came out. Yes, it was "soft rock" at the time, but I didn't mind that, never really did. It just flows so effortlessly along... like a lazy winding river... gets wherever "there" is eventually with no fanfare nor fuss along the way. It IS smooth! It actually DEFINES "smooth". Just sweet and sensual, moving in it's own way.

@tjm3774 Год назад

I totally love this tune! This one is just as about infectious as "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes!

@kirbymarchbarcena Год назад

Any Yacht music is soothing to listen to, especially, during an afternoon siesta.

@Treble214 Год назад

I’m tickled pink at the fact that your son is connected with music, basically repeating the lyrics as a way of learning to speak. I have an autistic fraternal twin sister, and she used to randomly repeat phrases from Disney movies or pop songs as a way of speaking. I have Asperger’s, so music has been my main interest. She and I are both connected to music like many other kids and adults alike.

@luhoffma8836 Год назад

Great story and well deserved.

@aracellytirado3525 Месяц назад

It has that what a fool believes vibe to it. That’s one of my favorite songs. I love steal away. ❤

@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup Год назад

He gives us all hope. We can make it

@timothywiebe4714 Год назад

Wonderful to hear you tell the story of your commercial musical crescendo Robbie 😃 Thanks again Prof!

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Thanks Timothy!

@paulvincent3825 Год назад

One of the greatest singer song writers has past R.I.P Gordon Iightfoot

@kdw75 Год назад

I was born in 75 and while I loved a ton of 50s, 60s and 80s songs, I almost hated the 70s music sound for some reason. In my late 30s I started realizing I no longer disliked the sound and then actually started loving them. I now listen to and love songs from the 50's through today. What a cool guy.

@neffstefan9115 Год назад

Dear Professor of Rock!😊 I love your Passion for great Music,and thank you personally for covering that Song,which I always loved more than Words can describe it! Nobody makes better Interviews than you😁⭐👍

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Thanks Neff!

@mylerism Год назад

Robbie has a cool, humble vibe about him. Reminds me of Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon.

@ProfessorofRock Год назад

Wow! I thought the same thing!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Год назад

They’re both nice guys.

@DavidWilson-eu1mv Год назад

Our two sons and grandkids have had a strong appreciation for music. I had music playing constantly and played bass with Bluegrass groups so they literally grew up with music and loved it.

@maryrowe3981 Год назад

Delightful episode! This song gives me warm fuzzies 😍😍 interesting how he minimizes his unique voice - “Oh the gift that God would gie us - to see ourselves as others see us”!!!!