Facts! It was how I, as a 5 year old, began to listen to Rock and Easy Listening artist and bands on my first radio. R&B and Soul was played in the house by my parents. My siblings bought home Jazz and other music from universit years when on holiday.
Saw them do this live in 1974. They were the first act and Eagles were the second act. The Doobie Brothers were the headliners, but the crowd was already burned out when the Doobies got on stage because the first two acts were so good. And the tickets were $4.50. Good times in the 70s.
@@renee176 It was my second concert, and it was great! The Eagles were amazing and engaged with the crowd so much. It was probably the last year they ever opened for anyone again because the next year in 1975, I saw the Eagles at the same venue, and they were no longer an opening act.
@@quantanglement maybe $25 to see ozark mountain daredevils. maybe. but to see the eagles alone is a couple hundred bucks and add in the doobies and omd, no way.
This is one of those songs that you might not hear for a long time, but when it finally comes on, you remember it immediately and viscerally. It's like the figured out how to freebase the notes. Your brain just craves the oooohooohoo Jackie Blue...
Finally got to it. That was nuts. That sounded like a song the name of band might indicate. Maybe had a sawblade in there? Another crazy one like that is The Beat Farmers 'Happy Boy' @@thorolsen8057
Hi from the UK. I'm 66 and this song is a perennial favorite of mine. I find it really warming that you are investigating and appreciating the music of an older generation.
This song is timeless; you hear it crop up everywhere, while you're in a restaurant, in a mall, on TV shows, and I always stop & listen whenever it comes on...such a good classic vibe. Good catch y'all.
I will always associate this song with my junior year in high school, 1975. I had student teacher teaching my class. She was a beautiful 20 something with jet black, short hair tapered in a fashionable style, and she had the bluest of eyes and her name was Jackie! An indelible image that pops into my head everytime I hear this song.
Wow! I was 14 when this was on the radio. I haven’t heard it since back then. Amazing y’all found this one. It really takes me back in time. Glad y’all love it too. 😊
It reminds me of my sister Deborah who we called Sissy. She loved this song and would play it on 8track in her white on white Continental on the way to the bowling alley or skateland.
@@egonnowicki9593 I had an older sister named Deborah that we also called sissy. When I read your comment i thought wow, what a coincidence. Instead of a Continental we had an LTD. She learned to drive a year before me. She and I both loved this song. 😊
I was shocked a few years ago when I found out the lead singer was a man. I always thought it was a woman. Normally you can tell it's a man singing falcetto, but I never thought about it being a man.
@@pdeckerUntil I found out otherwise quite recently I also thought it was a woman singing - because of the era it's from I imagined someone like Lynsey de Paul!
Didn't that song start off with the sound of someone sawing a piece of wood to set the tempo? These guys had a sense of humor. I really loved "Colorado Song" and "Road To Glory" off of their first album.
It was originally about a drug dealer that the band knew, but at their manager’s suggestion the band changed the lyrics to be about a reclusive girl. Mega hit of the 70’s, they have a pretty great and varied catalog. And the guitar is slide guitar, very vocal and expressive. Larry Lee on vocals and drums.
This is one of my favorite 70s songs! Great vocals, great arrangement, great playing! Now I'm going to make another suggestion for y'all: The Guess Who - "Undun".
The Daredevils were awesome, at least four different lead vocalists on the album this one came from. Jackie Blue was by their drummer, Larry Lee. I'm in my sixties now, but "It'll shine when it shines" is still one of my 20 favourite albums of all time. And I hear a lot of different music. I reccomend "Look away" or "It couldn't be better" or "E.E. Lawson" - all from the A side of this album, but sooo different. Thank you, Amber and Jay
64 years old here...and I remember this played on AM radio back in 74-75...one of the reasons I made radio a career, was because of bands, and songs from my (0ur) era...now retired from radio, but can still rock with the best of them.
Spring of '75. I remember some great songs then and this was one of them. Other ones you may want to checkout are "Emma" by Hot Chocolate, " Long Tall Glasses" by Leo Sayer and "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" by Sugarloaf. Thanks Amber & Jay.😎
The top comment on RU-vid about this song, especially the live version from BBC, is "I thought it was a chick singing!" Drummer Larry Lee wrote and sang this, and he does have a high falsetto voice. He also wrote the more pop-oriented numbers, although he could write country-rock as well as his bandmates. OMD didn't have a lot of huge hits, but there are great songs of theirs to check out such as Country Girl, Beauty In The River, You Made It Right, Walkin' Down The Road and their big live favourite Chicken Train.
I loved their country rock rams and hoe-downs but this soft-rock classic pop hits on all cylinders. It didn't typify their sound but it elevated the entire act to all-time-great status.
I love The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - keep playing their music!! The next song needs to be Chicken Train - it's a fun song that you will love - after that, in honor of Amber's origins, Country Girl! Thanks for being real - Jay, you are a lucky man, but you already know that!!
Terry Kirkman, a founding member of The Association, has passed. There is a live performance of them on the Ed Sullivan Show. Terry is the one standing playing the tambourine and singing.
I remember compiling songs about spaceships, and I came across Spaceship Orion by the Ozark Mountain daredevils. I did not realize it was as old as it was. I love that song. It’s a very relaxing tune.
A song that always comes to mind when I hear Jackie Blue, is Brother Louie by Stories. Y'all need to check it out; and pay close attention to the lyrics.
Another later 70s band is The Babys. You should check out their songs Isn't It Time and Every Time I Think of You. Also, Michael Johnson's balled Bluer Than Blue.
Shocks me that I was listening to this song today before you made this video! Once you hear this song, it stays with you. From now on, when you hear this song, you'll automatically start smiling or humming along. It's like an old friend you haven't seen in a long time .
Wow! Been so long. Doesn’t sound like other songs. I don’t remember this being by them! Hey I turned 70 years really old today! 😂😂 great song! Can’t hear any cowbell!❤❤
Jay & Amber, Lake Street Dive is a great multi-genre band since 2004! You’ll love their songs "Nobody's Stopping You Now", “You Go Down Smooth”, “Hypotheticals” and more!!!! The great voice of Rachael Price & talented musicians and harmonies!! They can all sing and 4 of 5 are songwriters!!! This US based band frequently tours in North America, Australia, and Europe. Time for an Indie Band!! (Ozark Mountain - Jackie Blue, nice song, 2 hit wonder, "If You Wanna Get to Heaven")
@@aarongoldstein7614 Fanny!!! the original all-female rock band!!!! Someday J&A will get back to them. I'd recommend their "A Place In The Country" Live 1971. They were the first all-female band to record Albums (4) on a major record label AND tour extensively!!!!
So many great songs. You Go Down Smooth (Live at WFUV) and What I'm Doing Here (In One Complete Take) are at the top of my list. They do a lot of covers too and have fun with them. Check out Lola (The Bridge 909 in Studio) to see Bridget on fire on her stand up bass.
Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! “Jackie Blue” is from the Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ second album “It’ll Shine When It Shines”. I’ve been listening to that album since I was at least 4 years old and is among the first pieces of music to which I ever listened. “Jackie Blue” is more of a rocker than the rest of the album which is very mellow, as if sitting by a campfire as they recorded “It’ll Shine When It Shines” in a barn in rural Missouri.
Standing On A Rock, It'll Shine When It Shines, Beauty In The River and of course, Chicken Train are all great songs by this amazing band. Keep reacting to them please
Great pick. Pretty cool channel. Been checking out your library for about 2-3 months. I'm 63, so most of this music is in my wheelhouse. Sugestion: Les Dudek, "Old Judge Jones". Similar to Chuck Mangione, but different. I really think you'll love it. I'm hearing all my music through new ears. I'll be suggesting more.
Haha. Welcome in. At 3 a day, their reaction playlist is huge now. If you want a really funny one, try their reaction to “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” by Paul Anka. Super funny reaction by these two!
Hey I'm 63 too. This one of my favorite Reaction Channels, although I'm a Progressive Rock dude I grew up taking music lessons for 13 years on multiple instruments and enjoy talent when I see it, or hear it.
@mrnobody3161 I played electric organ, accordion (out of style even when I played at 9 and 10), and tuba in Jr High band. None were my idea originally.
I love this song! I had a friend I secretly referred to as Jackie Blue. She was always complaining, saying she was depressed, but had a great life and nothing to be depressed about.
I am thrilled that you reacted to this! I live in a small town outside of Cincinnati now. In 1975, I was in Dalton, GA for the summer with family. I was with my cousin draggin' main in downtown Dalton when this song came to be. My favorite memory ever! Every time I hear it today I always go back.
Wow! It's been a long time since I've heard this song but this single was my first music purchase. I was just 13 and bought it with my babysitting money. I may have it still in a box I haven't opened in quite some time. The guitar solo was a stand out for sure and then just listening to the whole song now brought up a familiar feeling memory of another time, another world. Nice!
This was one of their more poppy songs to make them some money, but they have some molasses-slow acoustic guitar on the front porch with your dog and friends songs like ""It Couldn't Be Better", "Lowlands", "You Made It Right" and the title cut "It'll Shine When It Shines". All on the same album even. I saw them in '74 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with ELP, Allman Brothers, PFM, some other bands and 250k fans. Sardine City.
I grew up listening to Ozark Mountain Daredevils. So much great music. One of my favorites by them is You Made it Right. A couple more greats are It’ll Shine When it Shines and Fly Away Home. Then for just a really fun song you need to check out Chicken Train.
Oh, wow. 💙 "Jackie Blue" is, as the kids say, a vibe. 😊 I've loved this song since I was a child. It's one of my all-time favorite songs, ever. And I'm especially glad you guys hit the album cut, not the single edit. It's just so damn good.
"Every day, in your indigo eyes. I watch the sunset but I don't see it rise. Moonlight and stars in your strawberry wine. You'd take the world but you won't take the time." - Are you listening Sherry ? Sorry - First heartbreak flashback.
This was their biggest hit, and you are so correct in noticing the versatility in their styles of music. They have bluegrass/mountain with "Standing On the Rock", and can go deep Backcountry, swampy style with "E.E. Lawson". Both are great!.
Looking over the comments so far, I was not the only one here who was 14 when this song came out and was all over the airwaves. Always enjoyed the mood it put me in, although I really loved If You Wanna Get To Heaven. What a groove, the lyrics and the harmonica!
Have not heard this one in a long time. Great little tune. Nice T-shirts, Guys. Nice instrumental break. "... indigo eyes..." Love that image. Thanks!!
I think the key lyric in this song is "She makes you think that her life is a drag: Oh, Jackie what fun you have had" I think it talks about the secret life of a quiet girl.
"Standing on the Rock" was also quite popular and we can't forget 'Chicken Train'. Definitely can't put Ozark Mountain Daredevils in just one box when it comes to their music style.
Ozark Mountain Daredevils was the first band I ever saw in concert. I was accompanied by a friend who was quite good looking. To make a long story short, a band member spotted us dancing and invited her to join the band after the show. I was her ride so I found myself at the Ramada Inn in Grand Junction, Colorado, having drinks with some of band and watching SNL. Pretty sure it was 1976 or 1977. Apparently they asked my friend if she wanted to travel with them. She turned them down.
Another great video. Y'all are so awesome! I have a special request for you both to review and react to Bob Welch "Ebony Eyes" . He's a former member of the early Fleetwood Mac. Please and thank you Jay and Amber!! 🎉😊
Caught this Band in 72. They opened for Black Oak Arkanas. Virginia Beach Civic Center. Pillow on the floor concert. Cover: $3. Those days are long gone! 😊
Never knew how much my kids listen to my music until I took my daughter who was probably 5 or 6 years old to see them in ozark missouri dancing in the isle and singing every word to every song.
Their albums lean toward country rock and folk, but "Jackie Blue" is also very soulful. The band never conformed to one genre of music. Their members were fairly well-rounded musically. "Jackie Blue" was a monstrous hit in the spring of 1975. Radio was still playing it during that summer, too!
One of my favorite bands in the early 70's! They have some great mellow songs like Within Without, Colorado Song, Spaceship Orion and many more! Thanks!
Great video love this song! In case you weren't aware, Willie Nelson is on his farewell tour. Pretty sure it started a couple months ago so he may have past your way already. But if not, then you definitely need to do everything you can to go see the legend before he's gone.
Love, love, love that you guys are getting back to the Ozark Mountain Daredevils! They have so many great songs in their catalog. Hope you do reactions to Beauty In The River, Country Girl, Chicken Train (very cool quirky song), Homemade Wine, You Made It Right, and Black Sky among so many others. Please continue down this rabbit hole. Love you guys!
Another band where the drummer is the lead singer, at least he is the lead vocalist on Jackie Blue. I remember owning this 45 single as a youngster....great tune!!😁
I've loved this one since it was first released. I was 29 in 1974, I turned 78 yesterday! Still listening 49 years later, still lovin' it. The 70s has that effect on people.
This was elementary school for me. I remember driving with my older sisters and hearing this on the radio. It brings back memories of In-n-Out burgers and trips to the beach. So many good feels!!!
You can find a copy of them performing Jackie Blue on The Old Grey Whistle Test. The drummer is the singer of this song. Also, this past year, one of the members of the band appeared as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune.
Another one I heard on the radio in the U.K. back in 1975 not a hit here but i loved it I managed to get the single nearly 25 years later and still have it and play it such a good tune
