OMG my favorite! Mr Montreal has an amazing soulful voice. Gino was nominated for a Grammy for pop male vocal and peaked at #4 on billboard hot 100 in 1978..those back up vocals are to die!
From about 1977 to 1987 were some of the greatest, jazzy, mellow lite-rock songs of all time. Gino Vanneli. Anita Baker, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, Peabo Bryson. Unbelievable number of great songs and singers in that genre.
@@TheDivayenta Indeed, you are right! I wasn't sure whether Vanelli quite fell into that category - but he does come close, doesn't he? You can definitely see the commonalities. I think I probably said "lite rock" because, where I am, the radio station that advertised itself as "lite rock" used to play all their music. All I know is, I loved the music at the time!
Mentioning Peabo Bryson, he sang 2 Disney songs, Beauty and the Beast with Celine Dion and A Whole New World with another great singer, Regina Bell, they're both beautiful songs.
Love this song from Gino Vannelli. Funny story, he was invited to appear on Soul Train. The invitation came from then host Don Cornelius. When GV asked DC why he invited him to appear on the show when he wasn’t a black artist, Don Cornelius simply replied… you’re black enough baby!
I can't say what the timeline was (likely pre 1960s) people of Italian heritage were not considered what people then thought of as "white" Nothing to do with Gino but interesting nonetheless.
This is a great song. Gino’s voice is truly amazing and perfect for this very classy and sophisticated song. It’s also perfect for that special, romantic evening with the woman of your dreams! 🌹
I was in my teens in the 70’s… Gino was huge during that time, he was never underrated! Same with Boz Scaggs, the Steve Miller band with Boz on lead vocals was huge, Silk Degrees seemed like a greatest hits album! And never underrated.
@@vinsanity40k Yup just like Bobby on “What You Won’t Do For Love” and Boz on “Lowdown” and Kenny on “Love Will Follow” and Michael on “I Keep Forgettin” and Mick on “Holding Back The Years” and David Pack on “Biggest Part Of Me”...
Total intimacy..from 💥... Momma Cocoa..1975 💥...People Gotta Move..1974 💥...Brother To Brother..1978 💥... Appaloosa..1978 💥...Crazy Life..1973 💥...Fly Into This Night..1976 💥.. Powerful People..1974 💥..One Night With You..1977 💥... Valley Of Valhalla..1977 We loved him then and continue to listen to him now.. he's 72 and still preforming... So silky.. smooth and sensual... 🌿🌿🌿
Yes, yes - please do both of those! They're so different from his earlier 70s hits. Loved "Black Cars" when it came out in the mid--80s. And "Wild Horses" was an excellent comeback song for Gino in the late 80s, a total hidden gem!
I want to give a shout out for the drummer, Mark Craney, who did this album, "Brother to Brother". He was also drummer for Jethro Tull for a while. He was 2 years younger than me, we both grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. He was a fantastic drummer and super nice guy who sadly had many health issues. We lost him in 2005! He also played with Jean-Luc Ponty, Gary Moore, Greg Rollie, Tommy Bolin, Jeff Beck, Dweezil Zappa, Caldera, The Mark-Almond Band, The Hughes-Thrall Band, Eddie Jobson, Tower of Power, and Eric Burdon!
Wow, what a resume! First time I've seen anyone mention Caldera anywhere. I love that band and have all 4 of their albums on vinyl. The studio production and engineering on them is superb!
Amber you are right, us women of the 70's were so lucky!!!! Also guys just found out that the male backup singer in this video is Gino's Brother! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
4:16 Gino was invited to the cookout long time ago (he was the 1st white singer on “Soul Train”). 5:14 J, the male back up singer is Gino’s brother Ross, who wrote “I Just Wanna Stop”.
Confession time. I had that hair at one time, and the ladies seemed to approve. I discovered this song after being whisked off to a bedroom where his posters were all over the wall. The hair was the only thing we had in common, and it didn't stick around forever either. Still a great song, and he a great performer...in the tradition of Engelbert Humperdinck, Tom Jones, and/or Tiny Tim.
@@MisterWondrous I found it slightly amusing because I couldn't hear Tiny Tim in that guy at all, but definitely the other guys. The interesting thing about Tiny Tim is that he was very serious with his singing, but everyone took it as a novelty.
You can never go wrong with a guy from Montreal with Italian heritage, who's gorgeous, has an amazing voice and writes his own songs. Another great song he has is "Wheels of Life" and possibly my favourite!
One thing that’s awesome about Gino vanelli is he was a singer/songwriter and those were always my fav performers. Dan fogelberg, Billy Joel, Eric Carmen. And Mr Gino Vanelli. His voice was so amazing. I loved the stuff he did in Italian. Una Sola Voce, song for my father(parole per mio padre). Check it out
Two other songs by Gino Vannelli recommended: “Living Inside Myself” and “Black Cars” Okay, strike “Living Inside Myself” since you’ve heard it already, I jumped the gun on that one, not sure how I missed the reaction.
Please take a moment and enjoy the song "Brother to Brother". Fantastic song, exceptional instruments and Gino's brother plays the organ. Just great song all around.
They are going to love that one. Very rhythmic and jazzy, well composed. Good message too. I think they would also like ''You Gotta Move'' & ''Wheels of Life'' for the 70s Gino.
Gino has been one of my favorites for decades. It's an absolute shame he wasn't more popular. Give a listen to Brother to Brother, Nightwalker, or Appaloosa from his Live in LA concert.
The 70's so many great songs, 🎵 also singer's and lot's of Saxophone like I always say the 70's rule! Peace✌️ ☮️ and Love ❤️ your 70 year old forever hippie Gary 😊 great reaction 🤣
❤❤❤ Some Gino Vannelli 😘😘😘 I remember when he first came on the scene I went to his live concert back during the 70s love all his songs and all of his albums . In my opinion The Brother To Brother album was his Masterpiece Album . And he also made his appearances on Soul Train.
Gino Vannelli is a great Canadian singer & songwriter who had several hit songs in the 70's-80's. People Gotta Move", "Wild Horses", "Black Cars", "Hurts To Be In Love" etc.
The male background singer is Gino's younger brother Ross (who co-wrote this song), & the guy on keyboards is Gino's older brother Joe. Listen to People I Belong To, is about growing up with his parents & brothers.
in my top 10 of all songs alltime. my eyes tear up WHENEVER i hear it. hey i am a 75 yr old straight male. this song has just GOT IT. memories. i got stories.
Appaloosa, Brother to Brother , Santa Rosa, People Gotta Move , Fly into this Night , Where am I Going, Love of My Life, Powerful People, Mardi Gras are all awesome songs to react to
Gino is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as am I. Also the home of Corey Hart and Men Without Hats. Gino Vannelli is a great singer and in the song "I just Wanna Stop" he Mentions Montreal. This song is from way back. Thank you, Jay & Amber for all the awesome reaction videos!
This was my song❤❤😊 Yes, we were so blessed growing up in the 70s and 80s. The music was just so good, and it was normal - it was just expected. The radio played constantly - rock, R&B, soul, pop - it was all fabulous and defined my childhood and our lives. The backup singers slay this song. I listen to ending over and over again 😊😊😊
What a blessing it was to be 9 years old when this was playing on the radio and have this be the type of songs that inspire you about love and relationships
This song is about his memory of him and his brother living in Montreal. Knowing his cousin Ross, brought me into the fold. I saw him live on the Brother to Brother tour in '78, his live music sounds just like his records. I have every one of his albums. He sounds the same today as he did in the '70's. He is masterful with his lyrics and music.
My favorite Gino Vannelli album is "Powerful People" which was released 50 years ago next month. My favorites on that album are the title track, "People Gotta Move" and "Poor Happy Jimmy," a tribute to Jim Croce who died the year before.
If you want to see how his music evolved with the changing times, he had some hits in the 1980s called "Living Inside Myself", "Black Cars", and "Wild Horses". His last released album was in 2019, I think. We left him, but he never left us. Hopefully, he will live many more years and keep putting out music. Another great one to check out is Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do for Love! Such talent.
Gino Vannelli turned down an offer to appear in Playgirl magazine. He said something to the effect of, "once you've posed naked, people don't want to touch you with a ten-foot pole."
I agree Amber, I grew up listening to so many awesome an hunky musicians an I loved it all rock R&B, disco an on an on lol. Ps I crushed on Andy as well 🥰
I have been doing a deep revisiting of 70’s music trying to find a specific song and wow, I knew it was great, I lived it, after all, graduated HS in 1976, but wow. Hearing one banger after another in pop, rock, soul, alternative, you name it, it’s really mind boggling how good these groups were, no two alike. I always thought I couldn’t choose which decade was better - 60’s, 70’s or 80’s, but now I think that the 70’s tops them all. That leaves out my favorite group ever, that influenced all the 70’s, The Beatles, but luckily I can still listen to them and say the 70’s had the most creative, diverse and amazing songs ever.
In the early eighties I was working at a restaurant in Tucson Arizona. This song was on the in-house music rotation, and I heard it every day. Great song.
I get the fangirling of Andy Gibb. I was fortunate to see Andy in 1978 as a twelve year old at the Illinois State Fair. Great song here by Gino. I haven't heard this song in decades. My 70s childhood had the best soundtrack, and it continued in the 80s.
Brother to Brother is one of Gino's best songs and definitely worth reacting to. Another side of Gino that should be heard. Also features one of the best bands of the 70's. Mark Craney on drums and Carlos Rios on guitar are particularly noteworthy.
My opinion ! Of all of his albums . I think his Brother to Brother album was his Masterpiece album. It was relevant when it was released still is right now and the future generations to come with the song Brother to Brother.
Wait a minute. Are you seriously listening to Gino Vanelli sing this song, after I've nagged about it for years? 😮 😁 👍🏽 My mom loved this song, she passed away 21 years ago this March, and her birthday was on July 21st. It's like a belated birthday greeting for her. ❤ More by Gino.... "People Gotta Move" "Brother to Brother" "Give Me Back My Life" "The River Must Flow" Amber, I agree about Andy Gibb! Ooh, my goodness! 😄 When I hear his song "Shadow Dancing", he's singing to me while we dance together. 😄
Oh, Amber, you are adorable! I was one of those lucky ladies who lived my youth through the great 60's and 70's - and early 80's. Ya'll make me feel happy and thankful on my worst days. God bless you.
So glad you got to this one. I would also suggest "Valleys of Valhalla", "Black Cars", and "Living inside myself" if you haven't already done that one.
Jay & Amber, it’s been nearly 3 yrs since you reacted to Marc Anthony (Mark on your video). Amber will melt hearing him sing “You Sang To Me”!!!! He was married to Jennifer Lopez for about 10 years.
