Nice one Jamel! I had this on 45rpm back in the day. Couple others from the same era that you might enjoy reacting to: "Magnet and Steel" by Walter Egan and "Gold" by John Stewart.
In an interview with Stevie, she said this was one of the most difficult recording sessions because Kenny is a perfectionist, but she said this was the best her voice ever sounded, so she can't be to upset.
Yesss!!! Us too! We were so spoiled back then. Then Jamel comes along and listens -- just because we ask. And he's enjoying himself. And he appreciates it. Win win. Thanks Jamel. You are so fun and we appreciate it. Peace.
The falsetto is Kenny Loggins- that's him in the intro. They both have amazing voices, and blend perfectly. Haven't hear this song in ages- thanks for the trip down memory lane! Another great song with Stevie singing Harmony is "Gold" by John Stewart.
You got to discover this song and "Let your love flow" on the same day. What a treat! Both songs just make me feel good, and it looks like they make you feel good too.
Loggins was the opening act for FM when he first went solo after parting with Jim Messina. They got to be good friends over the course of the tour and Stevie told him to call her if he ever needed a chick singer resulting in this duet. According to Loggins, they became very close friends, but were never lovers.
I thought I remember her saying somewhere that Kenny was very strict with her in the studio making this song, that he was a perfectionist and would make her keep going until he was satisfied with every note.
Stevie has such a unique voice. Everyone wanted to do duets with her. Tom Petty and Don Henley among them. Check out Stop Dragging My heart Around and Leather And Lace.
You should check out Walter Egan's "Magnet and Steel". He had a crush on Stevie and wrote this song for her. She also sings background vocals on this song with Lindsey Buckingham.
Really Keith? Wow I didn't know that! Magnet and Steel has always been my top favorite song, could listen to it every day. But didn't know about the crush thing, huh, Thank You for that tidbit 🤗
"I could listen to that intro a hundred thousand times!" 🤩 This song is on my heavy rotation playlist, and I was so excited to see you react to it-- what a treat!
Jamel I love how you were so overwhelmed with pleasure from what you were hearing from the beginning you had to stop & regroup. Love love love this song. Used to play the hell out of it back in the day. Love watching the joy on your face & your chair dancing. I can totally see you dancing with your beautiful wife to this song in the near future. Crank it up & twirl her around 💜💜💜
Can you imagine being in the music studios of the Super Seventies? My Cousin's husband at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, during that time! Never got to listen in though.
Isn't good that we're never too old to learn something new! It's wonderful! I love music! I only found out a couple years ago! I never knew the title of the song!
Nice to see you're back into the 70's rhythm zone - you're happy place. You would really enjoy Robert Palmer "Every Kinda People" original album mix. And album version of "Love Is The Answer" by England Dan and John Ford Coley (written by Todd Rundgren!). The feels.
Thank you, JAJ, haven't heard that one forever. Brother Kenny, one of the Elite songwriters of our day. Sister Stevie, doesn't get much better than her.
I love this song so much literally while I’m typing this I have goosebumps, this song is amazing. Kenny logins is amazing period. His song heart to heart is my favorite. And did you hear Stevie Nicks voice? I mean come on!
If you want a hear a great duo, Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle's song "On My Own" is awesome. The live version is incredible. I know you get tons of requests, but you will not be disappointed with this one. Keep up the great work, love your reactions!
“ That’s What Friends Are For”- Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick , Gladys Knight and Elton John. I believe it was an AIDS fundraiser. I cry every time I hear and see the video.
This was a HUGE hit in 1978. I have never read anything to indicate she had anything other than a business/friendship relationship with Kenny Loggins... nothing was "going on." I remember in an interview, Stevie mentioned that Kenny was such a perfectionist and he was quite short and terse with her to perfect the song. At a televised awards program (not sure which), Stevie was sitting next to Kenny when he won. She was beaming and was the first to stand up when he rose to accept the award. Stevie was very busy in 1978/1979 providing back-ups and duets with Kenny Loggins, John Stewart's Gold, and Miranda, Bob Welch's Devil Wind, and Walter Egan's Magnet and Steel. All are worth a listen.
You were loving it and then they hit you with that horn :-) Another wonderful song of the times, when love, and closeness were brought through the music. Love your videos!!
I am SOOO weary of the world right now. Your discovery of these wonderful songs that are the music of my youth brings me joy. Joy in hearing them again and the joy of seeing the smile on your face. Thanks for sharing your time. This woman in her sixties would find joy sitting on the porch with you, with the music cranked all the way up. I’ll bring the sweet tea!
Curious as to which version you prefer. The original or the on she did for The Dance concert? I like the slower version from The Dance....just seems so powerful!
An all time beautiful song. I met Kenny logins in the early 80’s. He really defined my introduction from UK music to living in the USA. ‘Celebrate Me Home’ was another beautiful song. His live shows were outstanding.
I flat out love this channel. Look forward to seeing what’s up next and then get surprised by cool stuff like this that I haven’t heard or thought about in ages. Well done man. Rock on!!!!!!
