His younger brother(Ross) is one of the background singers. He also co-wrote this song. His older brother(Joe) is on keyboards. His first American TV appearance was on Soul Train.
Gino Vannelli is criminally underrated and ultra talented. I love Gino Vannelli and heard him from since I was a kid. As an adult, I can appreciate him even more. Definitely keep listening.
I’m in my 60s now and this is one of the songs of my life. Glad seeing someone young as you reacting to it so amazed. Good to know your channel, too. I’ll be your newest subscriber! ✌️
Just love this song. Back then we didn’t know where songs came from, they just appeared on the radio and you had no idea when they’d appear again! Now, we have the capacity & pleasure to hear this songs wonderful melodies, structure and chorus any time we want!
Vannelli appeared on Soul Train. He was part of a genre of blue-eyed soul in the mid-70's to the mid-80's. Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Rick Ashley, even David Bowie fit into that niche.
His Greatest Hits album is loaded with incredible music, all react worthy Jack! Quite the rabbit hole. FYI, back in 1977, I was enrolled in LSU in Baton Rouge and had a roommate that could pass as Gino Vannelli's twin!! He was the one who turned me on to Gino and was blown away by his awesome vocal talent and songwriting.
Thanks again, Trace. Many channels I sub to have reacted to IJWS (and loved it) so I was hoping one day Jack would get his turn. I strongly expected Jack to be into the song and he didn’t disappoint, fully appreciating all the components of this blue-eyed soul classic. ✌🏽
Couldn't wait to get to this one, saw as I was moving through the reactions. This guy can sang & his discography is fire. Great reaction Jack. I appreciate that you appreciate great music. You pointed out some great points that made music during this time so special.
Wow.... A great song by a great artist. Gino was played on jazz and r&b radio in the late 70's and 80's. Loved him since I was 11 yrs old. Gino got jams...
AMO esta canción desde aquél 1978 en que la escuché, siendo yo estudiante universitario! Pasaron 48 años y la sigo amando como aquél primer día! Los 70's y 80's, fueron los mejores, maravillosos e irrepetibles años de música lenta en inglés de Excelente calidad! Greetings for you from URUGUAY!
You've gotta check out more Gino. His style is jazz fusion. He played drums early on, but he was too pretty to be behind the kit. And it didn't hurt that he could sing too. Yeah, more Gino. Peace