This song really helped me. My husband died and the next morning I put on my playlist and this song came on. I was feeling like what’s the point in carrying on but the lyrics “ you got a reason to live” got to me. I sat and cried but I still play it when life gets me down. I still cry but I suppose I always will. Thanks for reacting to this song ❤
@@barbparknavy9119 That's a good idea a "songs to survive" the amount of times I've wanted to give up, and a song will come on and lift me up, or make me think twice.
I'm now 66 and I fell in love with this song when it was first released in 1998. I never get tired of hearing it. Thanks for another great reaction and analysis, JM! ✌💙✌
Gregg Alexander from the New Radicals also wrote 2 great songs for Ronan Keating - Lovin each day and Life is a Rollercoaster. He is also a great producer.
There's something about the beat and rhythm of this that makes you smile. Thank JMBOY for playing it, and your heartfelt, insightful commentary is always excellent. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
the amount of times i've gaveup and tried to leave this world but im still here andi haven't given up this song brings me to tears remebering how hard its been to keep going but i got the music in me i wont let go
Imagine that... A video from this gen that I can stand to watch more than once. Your comments were just what I was thinking, and a lot I hadn't thought that I'm glad you expressed.
my husband was 18 years old at the time and he and his friends were Mall rats He attended Cibola Highschool in Albuquerque westside and the mall was across the street! Life was fun back then
New Radicals was an American alternative rock band formed in 1997 in Los Angeles. The band was formed by Gregg Alexander who also wrote the huge hit for Michelle Branch she did with Carlos Santana. You want to watch this soon..... Santana - The Game Of Love (Video) ft. Michelle Branch
Gregg Alexander (lead singer songwriter) is a super underrated talent. I’ve been following his music since I was a kid. He’s been writing lots of hits for various artists and bands since the New Radicals and even wrote music for a film called Begin Again with Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and Adam Levine. One of the best pop songwriters of our time. Sophie Ellis Bextor’s song Murder On the Dance Floor has had a resurgence as well bc of that Saltburn movie and he wrote that song too! Another song you might know of his is Game Of Love by Michelle Branch and Santana. You should totally check out more of his work. Btw LOVE your summary of the song, it’s a breath of fresh air in the RU-vid world! ❤
I remember to buy this album when I was kid on 90's here in Portugal and it was one of my favorites CD's in that time the vibe was real, New Radicals for ever ! Very Good Reaction in all aspects.
Released in 1998 became a huge hit on the media video providers at the time. My three kids liked the video/song and I heard it often back then. The lyrics have a positive message while the video inspired some misbehaving from his peers. The musical arrangements are done well for basic rock elements, nothing outstanding but a nice feel and rhythm carried the tune. Vocals are done with character and delivered nicely with the songs attitude. It basically was a "One Hit Wonder" and the group broke up shortly after this song hit the public. Not bad for that generation.
This song was also covered by the cast of Glee and you have to see that as well, you’ll find it on YT… may even be a bit better then the original (at least it ties this one IMO).
