Yes, it's all 80s. I think this is AWESOME! Also, this song came out on TV show Miami Vice. JNone is paying homage to that with his jacket with t-shirt underneath and chain around neck. It SCREAMS Miami Vice. From what I remember, that song played during speed boat, drug running scene with the drum solo breakdown. Iconic. The car, I understand, belongs tp Laynes dad. Appears to nod to Miami Vice too with all cool cars, new and old, they had on show. I hope Phil Collins gets to see this somehow. If you or anybody knows how to send it to him, that would be so great. He deserves to hear his masterpiece done by this group. Thank you Dave for your reaction. I've been waiting on you! Have great day! ❤❤🎉🎉😊
Jnone's outfit, the car... Am I the only one having Miami Vice flashbacks. After all this song was playing during a very special moment on the show. 🌴🌴🩴🩴🏖️🏖️
They had me with the 80s nostalgia and then they made this a freakin bop. I grew up with the song but I've never felt the need to dance to it. Voiceplay are vocal wizards
I wait just to see your facial reactions. Your love of music shows in your face and whenever Geoff hits low notes, I just can't help but laugh with your facial expression. Love you Dave.
Oofta. I'm old enough that the album this song came off of was one of the very first I owned as a kid. And when I say album, I mean LP vinyl. Probably purchased from the Columbia record of the month club that every kid fell for at that time. Moving on from that terrifying aside, VoicePlay have absolutely modernized this classic, while still respecting the original; something they always do so well. You can always trust these guys to deliver the notes we expect, while also surprising us with vocal tricks we never saw coming, while always maintaining that inimitable VoicePlay sound. VoicePlay is for sure an S tier vocal group; no one else really compares.
Loved the reaction, thank you! All 5 of them SHINED in this, just love it!! The percussion in this song has always been my favorite and Layne BROUGHT IT!
When JNone started stomping, I thought he was getting ready to lead them in a frat step/stomp routine.... which would be cool to see VoicePlay pull off!
I said it on the actual vid, and am gonna say it here too - Those ultra-low D notes from Geoff - it baffles me how anyone can reach down there into that demonically low range without the help of electronic 'tinkering'!
Awesome reaction as always Dave. This song brings back alot of memories. My mom, 2 sisters and I went to see David Copperfield in person. It was amazing. After the show he had a meet and greet. When we told him he was her favorite performer and it was her birthday he gave mom a huge hug and wished her a happy birthday. This was the main song he played that year. This was filmed behind the Oviedo Mall where Pattycake Productions is located in Orlando. The car belongs to Layne's dad who had it since 1972. I don't think J does cadence because he's singing with the band... Northwest Passage Naval Band.
They really captured the feel of the 80's here. They're so good at that, lol. Such an amazing update on a classic! Also, I didn't notice your shirt until you mentioned it. It has a little more purple tint on camera, but either way, it's a great color on you! ❤
Initially, it took me a bit to get into this take. Way too used to the original. However, after 3-4 times hearing it, this version is so smooth, and more than a little jazz influenced. Lovin’ it!
Always look forward to your reactions...so much enthusiasm! I have always loved this song. It is from the 80's. I lived in Germany then and travelled all over Europe whilst living there. I bought the cd 3 times because I would arrive at my destination and not have my favorite music. The song was perfection when Phil Collins put it out. It is now stratospheric as done by VP. Truly epic!
Go watch the Miami Vice clip with this song -- the two guys driving the Ferrari at night, set on getting to a deadly confrontation --- classic classic. Then you'll see what Viceplay was reaching for. A dark song for a dark show...
I think this is the most absorbed ive seen you in a song! While i really like the original i absolutely love this one! I love that the guys all got to sing "solos" and yet the song was weaving through them or maybe they were weaving through the song.😅
I was just entering my teens when this song came out in 1981 (I looked up the year), and it was in heavy rotation on the radio. That killed my love for it. BUT this was a fantastic cover- an excellent song for acapella- more resonant for me than the original. As always Dave, you were a joy to watch.
Ahh, 1990 - the year my firstborn, my daughter, entered this world. You're just a baby, Dave. 😉 Love your reaction. 🙂 The original came out early 80's (81, I think?) so I'm very familiar with it yet never really liked the song that much. I really wanted to because it was a member of Genesis singing it and I liked them but I never thought of it as anything other than "ok". This version however - I love it!! For me it's really elevated the song and made it into something that I will listen to a lot.
I was still in diapers when this came out, so it was a huge part of my early childhood. I would sing along on the radio or MTV before I knew how to read, let alone read music. It was a song that I felt was "kinda scary" by its darker feel, but so powerful when those drums came in. (And at least it didn't terrify me like the video to "Land of Confusion"... that was nightmare fuel!)
Thank you Dave for mentioning the VHS audio and picture quality to set the mood. This was my childhood too. Such a good arrangement by Layne and love your reaction Sir! Happy Father’s Day!!
Great reaction, as always, Dave! I can always count on you to bring a smile to my face. (As if this song didn't.... LOL....) I have to admit, I was always kind of on the fence with this song. Didn't dislike it, but wasn't a huge fan --- until now! VoicePlay once again made a believer out of me. Good stuff all the way around.
@@whatitdodave Your volume when you speak was fine, the youtube video of voiceplay was low. I saw you had the volume at around 50-60% where you usually have it at 80%
Dear Sir I love your channel and content but I must disagree with you on something! There is no way that both you and I can both be in the sweet spot of age as I'm 46 and you're 32, I am most definitely in the sweet spot a gen X'er who grew up with VH1, MTV(when they actually played music videos) and saw the advent of VHS tapes, CD's, cell phones, and video games. LOL I'm kidding Great reaction as always!!!!
