I'm 59 and remember this song vividly. Gino was so bad -ss that he was invited to perform this on Soul Train which was a very rare feat for a white performer back then. Classic Old School jam
I remember his performance when it aired and this is one of the only times when the entire band played their instruments LIVE, which was a no-no back in the day. Look it up, it's spectacular.
Those songs were made when Gino transitioned into a sound that was far from what made him successful as he tried to appeal to a younger audience that did not understand his style. It was a disappointing turn in his music and wrote him a letter to tell him so.
Living inside myself was his second big hit in the US he had other top 40 hits in the US but he was huge in Canada. He’s from Quebec. As Americans, I think we need to be careful when we say one hit wonders because a lot of people have huge careers in other countries.
There was another artist around the same time name Michael Franks and he seemed to have a style different than most of the other artists of the time. I don't think he had as many hits as Gino who I got to see at the L.,A., Forum around 1980 or so.
Yay!! Finally my first request!! It was worth the wait. Your reaction to the Sax was priceless!! Gino's part of a trio of brother's who all are in this video. He sings lead vocals of course and one brother is on keyboards and the other is the male backup singer!!! The backup singers and the awesome Sax make this song incredible paired with Gino's charismatic performance!!! He's not a 1 hit wonder as he has a couple more great tunes as well!! 🎉🎶🔥♥️
I recognize your name from previous comments as being a cheerleader of getting traffic to Angela’s channel. Good job bc she’s almost @ 3K and this video isn’t even a day old. 👏🏾
@@KarenC-u1rhow old is he now? Grew up with his music @ age 8. 2nd greatest year of all time! Miss/ love 1978! Way better than today and beyond! Happy Monday and Tuesday 🎉😅
Such a huge talent from Montreal thank you for playing it nobody does Gino Vannelli he was so big in the 80 and he was as good live than on record! Brother to Brother is great and jazzy. Such a good looking Italien guy
I am proud to say the drummer on this album for Gino is a guy that was 2 years behind me in school and had a successful career as a drummer. His name was Mark Craney & he also was the drummer for Jethro Tull for several years. He also played with other big names such as Jean‑Luc Ponty, Eric Burdon, Tommy Bolin, Mark-Almond Band. Not bad for a kid from Sioux Falls, SD! Sadly he was always plagued with ill health and passed away much too soon in 2005. As for Gino Vanelli the whole Brother To Brother album this song is from is a good one, so no he was not a one hit wonder!
Gino is from my hometown of Montreal, same home city as the great Leonard Cohen (and William Shatner, the original Captain James T. Kirk). In Los Angeles, I worked with a Guatemalan woman who instantly perked up when my MP3 player randomly played this song. She told me how as a teenager, she and all her girlfriends had mad crushes on Vanelli. The man was world-famous. I have read that in his middle-age, Gino became a professional Opera singer, garnering positive critical reviews and respect. Long may his music play! ---OronOfMontreal
That is definitely a good one but there are sooo many more that no one ever heard on the radio - Valleys of Valhalla - People Gotta Move - Where Am I Going - Fly Into This Night - Wild Horses - and many many more
Thanks for reacting to this song. After all these years, I have never gotten tired of hearing it & I had the privilege to have had a relationship that made me feel the way that is sung about by Gino.
Gino Vanelli's music was a family affair courtesy of himself, with brothers Joe and Ross. The sax solo is played by jazz session great Ernie Watts. The guy who released an amazing R&B jazz funk album "Chariots OF Fire" . . . everyone's got to check that one out; It was produced by Quincy Jones. Watt's sax can be heard on a lot of songs including Glenn Frey's "The One You Love". Other Vanelli songs of note is "Living Inside Myself" and the theatrical "Nightwalker"; the later with outstanding drum work by Vinnie Colaiuta. GREAT REACTION ANGELA . . . WE DON'T WANT YOU TO STOP!
You've just scratched the surface on Gino. So many outstanding tracks in his catalog. His brother Joe on Keys, so great. The whole band was tight as hell. I would recommend a lot of tracks from them. I don't know if you'll do them, but you should: Storm at Sunup Where am I going Mama Coco Love me now Love is a Night Valleys of Valhalla Love of my life One Night with You A Pauper in Paradise Brother to Brother Fly into this night Appaloosa I just wanna stop Living inside myself Black cars Wild Horses People Gotta Move Powerful People I saw Gino in Jacksonville Fl at the coliseum and it was one of the best sounding shows I've ever seen. They were awesome.
"Powerful People", 'The River Must Flow", "People Gotta Move" , Love Me Now" and "Storm at Sunup" all great songs by Gino. His brother produced many of the pieces and Gino is a great singer!
Gino Vannelli is Canadian, and he had several hits in Canada, but I'm not sure how he did in the US. Some fantastic songs in his repertoire ... I recommend everyone look into his discography. He's also from Montreal (a city he mentions in this very song), which is my favourite city, having lived there 20 years. So I'm also partial to him because of this. Cheers!
I remember reading a playboy magazine in the late 70’s and had an article where they asked a bunch of celebrities who their favourite music artists were, and several listed Gino Vannelli.
Gino was part of the soundtrack of my life. He was so cool. Got to see him perform live and he still has a great voice. Next, check out It Hurts to be in Love and Living Inside Myself. Both jazzy/bluesy. Supported by a great band.
Just listened to it in its entirety. It’s fine (vocally AB can do no wrong) but Angie and her team didn’t do anything diff with it other than it make it jazzier. The vocal arrangement-much to my surprise since Angie can blow-is faithful to Gino’s original. That said, I’m sure Quiet Storm radio embraced this cover.😂
The male backup singer was his younger brother Ross, Who co wrote I just wanna stop. His older brother joe is on keyboards. Gino was the 1st white singer to appear on Soul Train.
Singer, yes. Musician, no. According to IMDb, a musician named Dennis Coffey was the 1st white artist on “Soul Train”, appearing on it in Jan ‘72. The year 1975 brought Gino, Elton John, AWB and David Bowie to Don Cornelius’ domain. ✌🏽
Usually I don't notice the backup singers as much. But on this song they are so amazing and angelic, gorgeous voices. I love the hair and outfits. Very cool..I think this song is one that will never go out of style for generations to come.
Actually Angela is the 10th. I sub to 3 other channels that reacted to “I just Wanna Stop” at some point since the lockdown. I’m just glad that Angela finally got around to it bc it’s a “blue-eyed soul” classic.
If you research you will find he is one of the very most talented singer/ song writers of the last 50 yrs. He just didn’t sell out! He still sounds unbelievable in 2023!!!
This whole record (“Brother to Brother”) is amazing and highly recommended. If you want to hear one of the best guitar solos ever recorded, check out the title track.
When music was well crafted and NO autotune !!! pure talent and excellent lyrics !!! I'm glad I grew up with music like this !!! the choir is a 10 plus !!!
If you RU-vid search Reaction to Gino Vannelli I Just Wanna Stop, you’ll find at least 9 other reactions. As I said to another sub, I’m glad Angela finally got to it. 👍🏼
…and “Wheels of Life”, and “Love Me Now”, and “Wild Horses,” and “Appaloussa, ” and “Powerful People, and “Love Of My Life,” and “Nightwalker”and “Hurts To Be In Love”…and “Black Cars”….
His first album - Crazy Life - he cut at 18. Followed up with 'Powerful People', 'Storm at Sunup', Gist of the Gemini', 'Pauper in Paradise', 'Brother to Brother', (which this song is from). several more after that. Seems like an album a year in those days. Never "stopped"🙂 touring and recording.
Gino is a very prolific song writer and singer. You can listen to anything from his "Storm at Sunup" album as it was his first album and it shows his roots with jazz influenced chords and a fusion style rock beats which can be some of the most complicated and intricate rhythms I've heard from that era. His ballads show his true talent in his voice. A living angel 😇
"Storm at Sunup" was a killer album! But actually, "Storm at Sunup" was his third album, after "Crazy Life" and "Powerful People." His first hit "People Gotta Move" was from that second one.
@@charlesf2804 Thank you, I was pretty sure SAS wasn't his first either, but I sure do love that track in particular. And Wheels Of Life from Brother To Brother.
I thought of him & this song the first time I went to Montreal in 1996. And it really is a romantic city, totally different than any other place in North America.
Gino is far from a one hit wonder. He charted in the 80's with a few songs, most notably Black Cars. My personal favorite of his was 1974's People Gotta Move. which was his first charting single. A truly underrated artist. Kudos to the person who suggested this gem.
Hopefully you have now discovered that Gino is anything but a one hit wonder. One of the best all encompassing artists. Writes, produces and never auto tune!
Hopefully you have discovered by now how talented and deep Gino is and how long he has produced excellent music. I just saw him for my 9th time a month ago and at 72 he still kills it. Nobody has tried to cover him because they know they can’t.
He was fabulous live. I saw him in the late 80's. Two of my favorite albums of his are Storm at Sunup and Pauper in Paradise. He has a great voice and a great vocal range. His songs I think are sexy. LOL!
Hello, I've been a Gino fan since the 70's. He is no one hit wonder!!!! I just wanna stop was written by his younger brother Ross, he brother Joe played in the group, and arrange all the music. Gino has 20 album to has credit. The best singer to come out of Canada.
"Wheels of Life" was a huge hit in the late 70s, same album. The Brother to Brother album had some jazz-rock fusion including the softer hit songs. I did see them live and it was one of the best concerts I'd been to. The musicianship and performance was of the highest quality.
I have been one of his biggest fans since 1973 ,, he is probably one of the most extraordinary musician of my lifetime . He is perfection ! Check him out !!!
Hey Angela, what's going on? Gino Vannelli is a very talented singer, he was the man in the late 70's and early 80's! He was no way a one hit wonder, check out some other songs ( Wheels of Life. Living inside myself, Brother To Brother and Fly into this Night) Well my Dear you take care and stay safe!
Gino Vanelli is not a one hit wonder for sure he’s add many hits it’s not been covered it’s been played in many many publicity on television that’s why you have probably heard it love Gino vanelli🥰👌he’s from my hometown Montreal
