THE CHORUS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Sheriff - When I'm With You REACTION 

Anybody who lived through the 80s will never forget this song, this note, this singer!

Freddie Curci is the singer here guys. I believe he held the record for longest held note until recent. Amber's reaction in the closing seconds speaks volumes. Great reaction guys!

Oh gosh!!! I'm 53 years old and this takes me to high school, drinking Bartles & James wine coolers on the beach, enjoying a bonfire... You both do a wonderful job. Keep it up.😊

Amber's reaction of pure shock at the end was priceless.Freddie had set the longest held note record of 19.3 seconds in 1989.

The final note made the record books.

Freddy Curci is the lead singer for the group... and yes, that was a real note!!

Oh my goodness... Amber's face of disbelief. Priceless.

Freddy Curci is vocalist. He and lead guitarist Steve DeMarchi (who eventually became a touring musician with Delores O’Riordan of The Cranberries), formed group Alias in late 80’s. Their members consisted of 3 former Heart band members. More Than Words Can Say was huge hit and you couldn’t get away from it back then. Glad you watched live performance of this great song. Freddy holds world record for longest closing note in a song.

The song “When I’m With You” by the Canadian band SHERIFF is one of the most beautiful romantic ballads of all time! The song was released in January 1983 in Canada as the second single from their debut album SHERIFF. It quickly went Top 10 in Canada in 1983, but it didn't do as well in the US at the same time. The song later reached number one in the United States alone in 1989, four years after the band broke up in 1985. This song is also notable for being one of the few number one hits not to have a promotional video during the MTV era. Additionally, it is noted for vocalist Freddy Curci holding the final note for 19.3 seconds, making it the longest note for a male pop singer. The song reached number eight on the RPM chart in Canada in January 1983, the band's homeland, where it was their biggest hit. In the United States, it entered the Billboard Hot 100 on May 14, 1983 and peaked at number 61 a few weeks later. Some time later, disappointed and frustrated by their continued lack of international success, the band broke up. However, 5 years later, in November 1988, Brian Philips, Program Director for KDWB in Minneapolis and WKTI in Milwaukee started playing the song, and eventually other American radio stations followed suit. This encouraged Capitol Records to re-release the song as a single. On February 4, 1989, the song finally reached number one in the United States. At that time, former SHERIFF members keyboardist Arnold Lanni and bassist Wolf Hassell formed a duo called Frozen Ghost, and refused to form the group again. SHERIFF lead vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi, who worked as couriers in the interim, got together and formed the super band ALIAS, along with former HEART band members Roger Fisher (guitar), Steve Fossen (bass ) and Mike Derosier (drums), ​​and achieved success in 1990 with their first album called ALIAS with "More Than Words Can Say" reaching #2. However, in 1991, with the arrival of a new musical style called "grunge", and the second album already ready, the label demanded a change in the style of their songs. They refused and ended up losing the contract, which caused the end of the band. Vocalist Freddy Curci himself revealed in an interview about the separation of the members: “ALIAS ​​never broke up. The music has changed. We couldn't get our music out there. No one wanted to hear more. Grunge was all the rage and, you know what, that's okay, because music has to do that. Need to change all the time. That's how it stays new. ALIAS is still Steve and me. ALIAS will always be Steve and me. Steve and I will make an album tomorrow if the fans need it.” In January 2009, finally, ALIAS ​​announced the release of their long-awaited second album. This album, aptly titled “Never Say Never”, was recorded in 1992 and was intended to follow up the highly touted debut album, but due to the rapidly evolving music scene of that era, where grunge was on the rise and metal was fading out, it was never released. Some of the songs from this album were re-recorded and appeared on vocalist Freddy Curci's solo album "Dreamer's Road", however, many tracks remained unreleased until 2009.

My husband and I have been married for 31 years and this is our song. We play it every anniversary 😊

Oh my gosh, I haven't heard this song in SO long, but I'm immediately transported back to 9th grade, waiting for the boy I had a crush on to ask me to slow dance. Ahhhh.....the 80s. And yes, that was absolutely a real note! Haha!

Sheriff was a pop-rock group from Toronto who had one-hit in the U.S.: "When I'm With You" which charted twice on the Billboard Hot 100. The first charting was in 1983 when it peaked @ #61 after 7 weeks on the chart. But in Nov. 1988, it re-entered the Hot 100 [due to some midwestern DJs playing it on the radio & Capitol Records re-released the single.] This time "WIWY" did the seemingly impossible-- on Feb.4 1989, it hit #1! Sheriff had already disbanded in 1985.

Lead singer Freddy Curci also had another hit with the band Alias called "More Than Words Can Say."

Riiiiiiight? That last note is insane! Just when you think his notes can't get any better, the last parts of the song, and especially that last note, are incredible! Every girl's dream, or at least THIS girl's dream, was to have someone feel like this for me and slow dance with me to it. 😂 That was true when it came out, and it's still true today! Ha! I can never get sick of this song. It still moves me.

Interesting fact was that this song was released in 1982 and was a top 10 hit in Canada but did not become a hit in the US until 6 years later in 1989 after a DJ in Minnesota started playing it and then other stations around the US followed sending it to #1 on the charts. By this time the band had split a few years before this but some of the band members (including the lead singer Freddy Curci) re-formed a band called Alias. Under that band name they had a hit called "More Than Words Can Say" that became a hit a year after this song. Freddy held the record for the longest note held...he said he was waiting for the producer to motion to cut off. This is one of my all time fav songs!!

OMG! I havent heard this song in YEARS. I forgot about. Thank u for the memories.

This song could melt any girls heart. That last note is absolutely amazing!!!!

It's his breath control and voice tone and how he held that last note. I cry everytime. Freddy Curci 💓

One of the best wedding and/or baby-making songs in History! Beautiful song. And as others have mentioned Freddie is in the record books for that finally note.

Thanks for your reaction! Lead singer, Freddy Curci, was in the Guinness Book Of World records for longest note held in a pop song. I don't know why he did not get the recognition he deserved in the US but he and this song were popular in Canada where he was born and raised and often a wedding song in the 80's in Canada. He was a good song writer and did some songs in the Lifetime series "Army Wives".

Freddy Curci is the singer. I think that has the record for the longest-held note in any hit song.

Freddie Curci made the Guiness Book of World Records for that note. He practiced by holding his breath under water for long periods of time. He held that note for over 19 seconds as a joke, but they used it.

This band broke up in 1983, and two of the guys formed a different band. In 1988, a Las Vegas station started playing this song, and other radio stations followed. They couldn't believe they were going to have a hit with a song from their band that was defunct for 5+ years. It went to #1 in early 1989!

Wow, this took me right back to high school dances!!! That voice! That last note!!! Yes, it was real.

This is one of my all-time favorite songs. If I ever got married I would want this as the first dance with my new bride.

One of my All Time Favorite Soft Rock Ballads, Hands Down! Yes, he's the real deal! I'm so glad you played and reacted to this one! Astonishing Vocals for sure!

Lead singer formed a band named 'Alias'... Their main song was a power ballad called 'More Than Words Can Say''...

One of the best choruses of the Power Ballad era 🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️

A staple for slow-dances in high school... such memories...

Great, great song! So beautiful! It was originally released in the US in January 1983. It peaked at No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. I don’t even remember it from 1983. However, it was RE-released in 1988, and it then hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Amazing. 1988 is actually when I remembered it from. ❤

This has always been one of my favorite ballads, the lead singer has such a gorgeous voice and I also love that amazing ending holding that note out for so long!🔥🔥 Great song to react to!!❤❤

Finally! I been trying to get reactors to do this for years. Longest note ever 😂

Thank you so much for appreciating our music which we are happy to share with you. Sheriff was an underrated band. Two of the original members formed a popular band called Frozen ghost. Since Sheriff only came out with one album you might want to check out Dream Come True by Frozen Ghost another power ballad you will like or i forgot about Alias another band the Freddy sang in. The song is More Than Words Can say. This is a beautiful song. When it came out i thought about by ex-gf who broke up with me after 7 days. 13 years later we got married and recently celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary

There was nothing like Sheriff at the time...early 80s. Great band, fabulous songs...🎤🎶🇨🇦

Two bands formed out of the ashes of Sheriff. Alias, which had a hit with "More Than Words Can Say" and Frozen Ghost, who were bigger in Canada, but had a couple of minor hits in the U.S.A with "What Should I See" and "Dream Come True". They are severely underrated and deserve a listen.

Taking me way back to my first love. This was our song. Thank you for helping me recall such sweet memories. ❤

I'm 56. I remember when this song was released the first time, I loved it instantly and released again 6 years later! I can't get enough of it. Freddy Curci's voice is amazing.

HE IS ALSO THE FRONT SINGER OF THE BAND CALLED "ALIAS" TRY THIER SONG "MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY"

One of my all time favorite songs! An amazing singer! This video is actually the studio version of the song.

It's your eyes you foolish man, go to the doctor! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Love this song!!!

Yes it was a real note! Beautiful and unbelievable all at the same time! ❤

He was also with a gropu called Alias. Listem to More Than Words Can Say. He is a true talent. Love you guys!!

I remember this song from back in the day. I still get chills from Freddie's beautiful voice!! 🥰

Of the songs ever written, there are songs about love and then there are love songs. They are entirely different from each other. This song is a real love song and is as timeless and ageless as love itself. Whether sang by a child or by an elder, it speaks volumes of genuine romance in sheer simplicity and elegance. The fact that it was written as a Valentine's Day gift from this band's pianist to his new girlfriend whom he married a couple of years later should testify of its standard, for few songs in history capture the moment as this one has. Loved the video, guys.

Sheriff was a cool Canadian band from the very early 80s. I actually had this on cassette back in those ancient times. The blond guy on the right went on to form a band called Frozen Ghost in the late 80s as well with some great songs. The story goes that back in the late 90s? some DJ in the Carolina's played this song late one night, and the girls went crazy. Apparently the writer make something like 800K from the royalties

My wife and started dating in 1982. We were 15. This was and still is our song.

Love this song...who wouldn't want a love like this!

Magnífica canción que me trae recuerdos... Es realmente Fenomenal... Y todo el Mundo habla de la última nota, y Yo creo que esa última Nota es "ayudada" ó con ayuda en el master (en la Mezcla , el Mix. En Estudio). Quiero decir en la duración, la extensión... Nadie puede durar tanto, simplemente la alargaron en el Estudio . Nadie puede manejar el aire de esa manera y sostener tanto tiempo. Total es una maestria de canción y de Interpretación del Cantante... Saludos !!.

Freddie Cucci... There awesome. I'm 57..me and my wife was dating. It was our song. I love listening to you all. Thanks for appreciating the music I grew up with!!

I love, love, love this song. Great slow dance song!!!

Interesting story about this song: it was originally released in 1983 and did ok in Canada, but not in the US. The band couldn't break through in the US, so they broke up. Fast forward to 1989, a DJ started playing this song and people loved it, then more stations played it and Capitol records re-released the song. It went to #1 in the US. A 6-year old song from a band that didn't exist anymore. The 80's were awesome!

I bought this album (via cassette tape) and Wrough & Wready by Wrabit (also a Canadian band) with one of my first ever paychecks in 1982. When I hear it now I feel butterflies like I did at 16, hanging out with the first boy I really, really liked, my first love. I cried many tears, curled up on my bed, listening to this song/album after we broke up. It was one of ‘our’ songs and I tortured myself by playing it (and several other love songs) over and over.

This was me and my gfs song before she passed away three years ago. Made me cry 😭

This has a crazy back dtory to it.The band was formed in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and consisted of vocalist Freddy Curci, guitarist Steve DeMarchi, keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Arnold Lanni, bassist Wolf Hassel and drummer Ric Dowhan, later replaced by Rob Elliott. The band's only full-length release was a self-titled 1982 album, that featured a Canadian Top 40 hit, "You Remind Me" as well as their most famous song, "When I'm with You", which reached No. 8 in Canada and No. 61 in the United States in 1983. Five years later it was re-released and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. The band split up in 1985, citing internal tensions. Lanni and Hassel went on to form Frozen Ghost and racked up several hits in Canada, the biggest of which was "Should I See," which reached No. 69 in the U.S. Six years after "When I'm with You" had been a chart hit in Canada, Las Vegas DJ Jay Taylor began playing the song. KRXY DJ Gabe Baptiste also started playing "When I'm With You," and listener response was positive. As a result, Capitol Records re-released the song. It subsequently became No. 1 in the United States in February 1989. While Curci and DeMarchi made efforts to re-form Sheriff, a reunion was not to be. The lack of interest from other Sheriff bandmembers eventually led Curci and DeMarchi to team up with ex-Heart members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen and Mike Derosier to form Alias More Than Words Can Say was a phenominal hit right out of the gate - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZPr7xs_CG-0.htmlsi=_qTCJVyIZiII6z2N.

"Was that real? Was that a real note?" 😊

Gonna give you fine folks a new word (actually a few of them.) When a note is "carried out" as you put it, it is said they "sustain" the note. It is one of the four pillars of musical note-making. "Attack" is how quickly a note takes to go from silence to loudest volume. "Decay" is how long it takes to go from peak to sustain level. "Sustain" as we already covered is how long the note is maintained. And finally, "Release" is how long it takes from the end of sustain to nil volume. Taken together, these are known as an ADSR curve, and is more-or-less like an instrument's or voice's "fingerprint" and gives general characteristics for the sound. I know this is a bit heady and academic, but you'll find these terms used all the time in music. Great review as always kids! Love your stuff!

I had long forgotten about these wonderful songs from the '80s. Thank you for bringing them back!

So glad you guys got around to this song! I’ve been begging for months. That note at the end that only dogs can hear! OMG!🤯

2024 and it's still as good. Amazing 80's!

It amazes me that these hard rocking bands can crank it down a couple of notches and give us these incredible power ballads. It truly is the best of both worlds

Another classic Canadian rock band of 70s, 80s, and 90s is Red Rider, aka Tom Cochrane and Red Rider. They had many hits, but the first big one was Lunatic Fringe, check them out.

This song is the soundtrack to my first broken heart. Matt, wherever you are, I never forgot you. 😘

I remember listening to this a few times on the radio when it came out. I never listened to it closely until now, and man,I have such an appreciation for everything about this song. That young man's voice is phenomenal.

Love your channel guys!! Ok, so I'm going to show my age....I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in the 70s and 80s and there was a Roller Skating Rink near my house. Back then, they had a DJ in a raised booth in the rink. This particular DJ would play this song when it was a "couple's skate." I would grab this girl I liked and we would skate together to this song. She could skate backwards, so we looked pretty cool! We were crushing on each other (was pretty innocent) but good times and great memories! Long live the children of the 80's!!!

Amber’s reaction to the last note… priceless! That was awesome! This was one of my favourite songs from the 80s. It’s beautiful and just perfectly encapsulates how a man feels when he’s in love. Surprised actually it’s not played more often today.

Just hearing the first few notes almost makes me have tears!!!!

Gotta love some '80's love from Canada. Great tune. Next? How about 'Innocence' by 'Harlequin' from 1980 of course. Cheers.

The ultimate 80's love song! A classic! Many slow dances I've danced to this!

A doctor for sure, especially when it's about the eyes. Yes!

Holds the record for the longest note. I believe it's 20+ seconds.

Dan Vasc.......... amazing grace!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nothing more important than eyes

This song was an instant classic as soon as you hear it the first time

The note at the end gives me chill bumps every time .

Back in 1982 I was a dj in a large club.when I would play this song almost everybody was on the dance floor.i really really miss those days.this is the best balad love ever

It was his real note and it was... You guessed it.. BRILLIANT!

Freddy Curci is the lead vocalist and later founded Alias where he had another big hit with More Than Words Can Say (different than the similarly named song by Extreme). Check that one out sometime.

As mentioned, this song had limited air play when it was released in the U.S. in '83, and I loved it then. I was surprised when it came back in '89 as a full blown hit! I was 19 at first release in 83 and it's amazing how it could touch me so much differently when it came back in 89 when I was 25. I thought the song had changed...it had not...but I sure did!

Wow. This definitely brings the 80’s back front and center! Have always loved this song❤️

This was me and my first love’s song. The good old High school days. Still love song 35 years later.

Thank you so much for playing this. Yep. The last note was real 🇨🇦 Thank you for heading back up here again. ❤

This song is so beautiful love his voice ♥️

This was my wife and I's first wedding dance together. 32 years ago so holds a special place in my heart. Cannot beat the 80s ballads. I still want you guys to check out Dr. Hook and the medicine shows song called "kiss it away" and hear the raw emotion he has in that song.

And yet again, Canada does not disappoint lol Excellent song. Anyone from Canada knows this song by heart. Great reaction!

Great song. That guy can really sing! Great review, guys! You all really appreciate great music!

Never in a million years would I see you react to this. It's been a favorite of mine for 35 years. Will you pretty please, with a cherry on top, react to Dimash Kudaibergen singing S.O.S? I promise you, you've never heard anything like him. There's a reason Dimash is the most reacted to singer/band in RU-vid history.

This band and Night Ranger are the pinnacle of 80's power ballad bands.

This song was Sheriff's one hit wonder, and boy what a hit. This song is S tier

This dude gives me goosebumps wen I hear him. Especially that note. An I've heard this song a lot since It came out.

When this came out in 1983 it was THE slow dance song at high school dances. One of the biggest songs of the year.

Freddie Curci is so underrated. His group Alias had a minor hit with More Than Words Can Say

I'm so glad I grew up in the 80s, great music, great ballads

Omg! I haven't heard this song in such a long time.. thank you for playing that. Im 52 it brings back memories.

I loved you alls reaction on that last note , so much I had to come back and watch it again ! ❤

Good one. I haven't heard this in forever.

One of my favourite Canadian groups

this one of my favorite song glad you all reacted too it

Danced to this song with my new bride in '88! Yep, we still love the song.

LOVE this song, love it. Arnold Lanni, on keyboards, wrote this song for his wife. When the band split, he formed Frozen Ghost which I also love, while Freddie Curci the singer, went on to form Alias. His vocals are amazing.

FRED CURCI !!! IS THE NAME OF THE LEAD VOCALIST OF "SHERIFF" ROCK BAND!!! Back in the day, chicks went crazy over this dude!