First Time Hearing Richard Marx - “Hazard” Reaction | Asia and BJ 

Y’all need to rewatch this video again. The little boy is Richard Marx’s character. In the flashback, his father leaves him and his mother for another woman. As a child, he blames his mother for the father leaving. It goes horribly wrong when his mom begins to carry on with other men. He’s so angry and resentful that he burns their house fleeing leaving his mother and her lover to burn & die inside. The part when he mentions “first time someone looked beyond the rumors and the lies; and saw the man inside” is him talking about himself. Because of what he did as a child, that tragedy continues to follow and haunt him through his life in that small little town of Hazard. As an adult, he meets Mary who doesn’t care about his past. For the first time, someone cares about him and he becomes vulnerable to her. So, he and Mary end up having a sexual relationship. But, Mary begins to sleep around which doesn’t sit too well with Richard Marx’s character. It’s a reminder of how his mother used to carry on with other men. The sheriff who was played by the amazing Robert Conrad is stalking Mary. As you know, small towns talk and word gets around about someone’s reputation as in the case of Richard’s character. The same is true for Mary. The sheriff is desperately stalking Mary and is monitoring everything she is doing. In one scene, the sheriff is seen watching them both. You’ll see the sheriff taking pictures of the couple by the river and follows Mary with his squad car. But you can see by her reaction, she rejects the sheriff. This really angers the sheriff. As it would appear, Richard’s character is walking one night and catches Mary with another guy. She sees Richard and is visibly upset because she was caught. Richard doesn’t confront her but instead runs off and leaves. However, Richard is unaware he has accidentally left his scarf as it gets tangled and caught by the branches of a bush. And the person who sees all of this is the sheriff. The sheriff is so filled with resentment and outrage because Mary refused his advances that he plots this whole event to kill Mary and frame Richard Marx for her murder. There’s a scene where Mary is alone by the river after being caught by Richard where she is startled by someone coming up behind her. She turns around with guilty tears in her eyes for hurting Richard she isn’t prepared for what’s about to happen next. It’s pretty obvious the sheriff used Richard’s scarf to strangle Mary and then dump her body into the river. The townspeople get wind of this and go burn his trailer down. As you see at the end of the video, Richard cuts his hair and decides to leave Hazard behind in hopes of starting a new life. This is one of my fave songs by Richard Marx. And when I saw the video, I loved it even more. There is a part 2 of this video (same song) but with new scenes which really points the finger at the sheriff. These updated scenes reveal the sheriff’s obsession with Mary. At then end of this video though she says, “everyone says I should be afraid of you, but I’m not”. She’s saying this to Richard Marx’s character in spite of the things she has heard about him. In the other video, Richard’s lawyer declares Mary’s death as a suicide.

The Sherriff killed her and tried to pin it on the boy. Truly a hauntingly beautiful song.

the cop did it! set him up!! great song. ; )

What a tune I have always loved it and it was the cop who killed her and tried to frame him.

Dude I used to love this song when I was in middle school and other Richard Marx songs also used to love Bryan Adams takes me back to my younger days . I'm about to be 45 in a couple weeks can't believe it.

This song is a crackerjack mystery. The video implies a lot of things that aren’t mentioned in the song, but Richard Marx has never said if ‘he’ killed her or not. He’s kept the mystery alive and that makes the song even better - and more haunting.

A beautiful, emotive and sad song, my favourite Marx tune.

The haunting music that slow walked this story fueled the spooky mystery of what happened to Mary in Hazard, Nebraska, kept this video in heavy rotation during its run on MTV back in the early 9o's. Richard Marx is an excellent musician and songwriter. He has worked several high-profile artists over the years, like Luther Vandross, while also maintaining his own success. His first hit, DON'T MEAN NOTHING, is worth a listen. Another song, KEEP COMING BACK, has a bluesy, forlorn heartbreak that will grab you. Asia, I think you will love the quality and music of this song. BJ will get the message. My point is that both of you will like it. Enjoy

You couldn't not like this one. Sad story, but set to a wonderful melody, one of his best, that's for sure!

Many years ago I happened to catch this tune on the radio and never forgot it. I still enjoy it to this day- it’s such a hushed, nearly haunting song and storytelling.

The days when music and lyrics were profound....love the 90s

I haven't heard this song for decades. His songs are always highly melodic.

I have his new book. It is a good read! I also love him as an artist. You should react to Should've Known Better, Take this Heart, Right Here Waiting and Hold on to the Nights.

Richard Marx is an excellent singer songwriter and I was able to see him in concert last year

I’ve seen Richard Marx live for an acoustic show and he sounds exactly like the record. Like he is flawless. I was blown away.

I always thought that it would make a good made for tv movie

You guys have to do Angelina…. Thx for exploring all this great music

Very haunting song!

Richard Marx, another one of my favorites! Three other Richard Marx songs you two should listen to: “Wait for the Sunrise”, “I Get No Sleep”, “Chains Around My Heart”. Those three are his other best songs!

The sheriff in the video is Hollywood legend Robert Conrad. He was a big star in the 1960s and 70s.

Richard Marx is an extremely gifted songwriter who has had a great solo career. He has penned many hits for Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Luther Vandross, Lara Fabian, Sarah Brightman, Barbra Streisand, Vince Gill, 98 Degrees, *NSYNC, Natalie Cole, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, Kenny Loggins, Paulina Rubio, Sister Hazel, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Travis Tritt, Daughtry, Lifehouse, Hinder, Jennifer Nettles, Toni Braxton, and many more. My favorites (in order) of his that he sang are Angel’s Lullaby, Hold On to the Nights, Until I Find You Again, Right Here Waiting, Hazard, Satisfied, Children of the Night, Now and Forever, and Angelia.

Always thought Richard Marx would have a part 2 but nope he had to keep us fans in suspense, great story telling at it's best

I loved Richard Marx back in the day. My very first slow dance back in middle school was to his song “Endless Summer Nights,” but I can’t think of a song I’ve heard of his that I don’t like.

The last one with her was the sheriff shown at the end of the video.

Beautiful song, always takes me back to the 90's

Been waiting for this one 😊 One of his best

Love you both. I've been watching your reactions for months now and love Asia's laugh😃 Love Richard Marx, beautiful voice.. Must get back to some more John Farnham, 'Help'with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra live in concert though .. Keep up the great reactions 👍 👏

Richard Marx is so SMOOTH, authentic, and a natural singer. Check out his song Endless Summer Nights.

One of my fave songs to this day. Been working on this one since you guys did Beautiful Goodbye. He has such a beautiful voice.

Wife here..., Loved Richard Marx in the 80's and 90's!!..., As stated below he was in heavy rotation on MTV.!!..Sad Story😢!

He said she went walking all alone and never came home. Then later it says he left her by the river safe and sound. She wasn’t alone then.

a haunting mystery encapsulated artfully in this song. The vocals, video, and story make it Richard's best song. There are questions at the end, but I lean toward The Sheriff as the culprit ( an even meaner than usual Robert Conrad ).

It is a story. Heard it a billion times back then! 😅❤

Here in Brazil this song was part of a soap opera soundtrack in which an actress was real murdered by her scene fellow. That happened on december 28 th 1992. A sad song that also reminds us in Brazil of a real tragic end. We miss you Daniella Perez ❤

The Sheriff did it, the hint was when Mary said to the Sheriff people said I should be scared of you but I'm not, she should have been afraid of him

This was a great song.

This is my favorite song by this great song writer

She was having an affair with the sheriff. The sheriff killed her and pinned it on him.

Great song

This is a Masterpiece of song and video working together . I think the Sheriff was in love with her and got jealous and did it.

Great tune!! Great reaction. Love you guys 🤙😊

Beautiful song

Richard Marx almost didn't record this song thinking it wasn't good enough. His wife convinced him otherwise

He has a new album out called songwriter. Beautiful!

Absolutely love this one! Reba McEntire The Lights Went Out In Georgia came out around the same time... an another story song like this. Love to see a react!!

Asia & BJ, You might like his "Hold On to the Nights" and "Should've Known Better"!

What a voice!

When he was kid his Dad left him and his Mother so he burned his own house down which made the people in town think he was weird and dangerous. Then the cop rapes and kills Mary and tries to frame him. While he’s in custody the townspeople who are outraged burn his trailer down. When Mary says “Everyone says I should be afraid of you but I’m not” she’s talking to the cop, leaning down to his car window.

Heard this for the first time in Miami as a highschool kid on a school bus Heard this a few weeks ago as a trucker in Nebraska and was like damn... I have a storage unit with a box of tapes from those days. What a song

BJ You'd love 'The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia.' (Vicki Lawrence deluxe edition) recording.

Weren't there 2 videos for this song? It has been a while, but I remember there being 2 videos but you only see the 1st one now.

You might like Reba's "That's the night the lights went out in Georgia." I won't say more.

Need to follow this up with "Jenny was a friend of mine" by The Killers. It is the perfect, "Did he kill that girl?" double-header.

I don't think I've ever saw this video but I do remember this song

Richard made his money first by being a singer, then he gave up singing, by writing songs for other artists and bands. He did go on tour back in '90-91. He was busy around that time touring and giving us some great music. He's a legend. "Angelia" "Endless Summer Nights" "Should've Known Better" "Now And Forever" "Hold Onto The Night" "Don't Mean Nothing" "Satisfied" "This I Promise You" are some other good ones from him. The Sheriff did it, then someone shot him and made a song about it lol, but the person didn't shoot the deputy.

I've had a sweet spot for stories about widows and orphans since I was 9yo and read the story of Don Quixote the protector of widows and orphans. So when I first heard on the radio "My mother came to Hazard when I was just seven (widow and orphan) Even then the folks in town said with prejudiced eyes That boy's not right" I was hooked and had to hear the story. Later I saw the video on MTV but it was just Holywood trivia for me. I had read so many mangas and saw so many animes featuring how strong the prejudices against widows and orphans are in our societies, this video has totaly missed the mark.

Yay, a Richard Marx reaction that isn't Right Here Waiting.

Watch part two! I was amazed 😮

"Children of the Night" song/video is a must to check out of Richard's.

Great song 🎵

It's simular to Vicki Lawrence's song "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" where the sherif did it.

The cop did it. He pulled up and she said "They say I should be afraid of you, but I'm not."

Always loved this song & the story that runs through it & it always makes you think.😎🎸👌 Can you please react to Journey's song called Mother Father live 1981 : escape Tour - 2022 HD remastered version 😎🎸👌

THERE IS A PART TWO.... SHERRIFF DID IT

The sheriff took his sweater off the tree branch and later when he killed the woman , he wrapped the sweater around her neck to frame him

The sheriff came on to her and she turned him down and he followed her and saw her with him and took the scarf 🧣 that got caught on the tree and killed her and blamed him! This song was about storytelling!

it WAS the sheriff. At the end she sees him in the car and says she is not afraid of him.

Love this song! No Hazard in NE sheriff killed her!

As a kid his father left him and his mother for another woman , some think he set his house on fire killing his mother and her lover . Who killed Mary ? That was the sheriff and he blamed it on him

CSI before CSI! 40 years later nothings changed where cops in America still look for a scapegoat where anyone will do so long as they solve the case! (Cough cough)

AS SHE WAS RUNNING THE SCARFT WAS CAURT IN THE BUSHERS

My favoutite song from him is angels lullaby

Great song.

Watch Part II of the video and it gives more clues and helps to further unravel the mystery

sheriff did it

This video has the same plot line as the Tv series and book Twin Peaks - the sheriff did it.

Back when music and videos actually ment something and tolv a story.

Great reaction, but the problem with a video like this is that you pay more attention to what's happening on the screen rather than the song itself. And the song is amazing.

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This is Hazard pt 1 there is Hazard Pt 2 which is the same song but a continuation of the interrogation scene in which the scarf does not prove enough to be evidence and closed the case and ruled it a suicide.

That is his best by far

The sheriff did it. He tried to frame the boy.

There’s the thing. We don’t know who did it.

The sheriff did the night she went alone.

AT THE END SHE SAYS TO THE COP EVERYONE SAID I SHOULD BE AFRAID OF YOU BUT IM NOT . THE COP KILLED HER

when she said that everybody is scared but I'm nt

it was the sheriff

Real story

Try his song- endless summer nights

He murdered his mother & her lover by setting a fire, the Sherriff murdered the woman.

What is the name of the music playing at the beginning of the video(00:00)?

Makes you wonder if the unknown lover making out with her in the car that night did it out of jealousy, remember the scarf Richard had got caught on the bush as he ran away from the coo just when be saw mary and the other guy so one of those guys had access to the acarf / shawl thingy.

To this day Richard has never said who the killer was. People have asked him on Twitter 🤣 He answers other questions and engages with fans, but wont answer that one

The cops did it.

True event

Yall commented on the stroy , now do the song...xD

Didn't u see the evil in the sheriff 's eyes? 😢

The police men is guilty ,he did it

. small towns have the Wors COPS ..ya goofy m8te from Australia