@cjgeel1 Louise Brown I was fascinated by the story I was almost 16 and remember all of the news stories and people talking all sorts of garbage about this test tube baby and we shouldn't be playing God it was crazy
I turned twelve in 1969. That summer of ‘69 (in large part due to the music) was possibly the best of my life. Whenever I reflect back on that summer from world events to personal experiences the music is ever present and connected. And this song was a part of that.
I grew up in the 60s/70s and my parents thought my generation's music was so "weird" and meaningless. They couldn't hear the messages of love, peace, understanding or forward thinking. They didn't recognize the genius of songs or the bands that played them. It was beyond them. I'm so thankful that I grew up with the music I did. It kept my eyes (and ears) open to different views and reality. Thanks for your reaction, Shawn. Take care and be well. Peace.
One of the most memorable songs of that era. I was 9 years old when it came out and will never forget the meanings and impact it had on me and most people of that tine.i believe that many people realized what man was doing to the earth and fellow human beings. Us kids thought we could change all that though we just became our parents with so much regrets!☹️
Relatively new subscriber here and I absolutely love watching and listening to these songs with you. Keep up the terrific work, friend, and thank you for making these.
I do remember this song when it was out, but I have never seen this video of Zager AND Evans. The line about 'your arms hang limp by your side, some machine does it all for you' kinda freaked me out, a very bleak future for mankind. And I don't mean Mick Foley, LOL. A great cup of coffee request, Thank You.
This song came out around the time of the moon landing. The war in Vietnam was going on while being protested at home and the Cold War was a concern for everyone. It wasn't long after the Civil Rights Act passed. And there was Kent State, etc. A couple movies of the time included "Planet Of The Apes" and "2001, A Space Odyssey" and "Lost In Space" was one of the popular TV shows. This song was a reflection of the times.
6 weeks at #1 !!! That is a very long time in the summer of 69. Amazing. Yeah, people were talking that summer -about lots of things. Moon landing… Woodstock.. Nixon… VietNam.
We see how the world is today with "cancel culture" and AI. This song was way ahead of its time! I was 11 when this came out. Great reaction as always! 🤠
Wow! I've heard this many times as a young child. Never "heard" the words until today! Eeriely, accurate. We always appreciate your thirst for knowledge of the music that you react to ❤❤❤
For more forward thinking you should listen to Paul Harvey " If I Were The Devil " . Mr Harvey had a radio show every day back in the 60's. You will love his insight to the future.
The video that was done with footage from the silent film "Metropolis" is perfectly adapted. Much of it is a cautionary tale of what can and will happen if not careful, and some things have already happened.
Written just as the analog era was coming to an end, combined with the rise of the digital age. I was 11 when this came out, I considered it Science Fiction Rock.
My God!!! 70=year-old-Hippie, who's loved this song since it came out..........but how in the world DID I NOT KNOW that this song was recorded in the town I grew up in!???? I was born and raised in Odessa!!! I have always been almost unbeatable with Boomer-era music and culture trivia, but I did not know this song was recorded there!!!! As I think and read more about it, it really astounds me to think that I was never aware of this; I mean, I can imagine that every Odessa AM radio DJ MUST have made reference to this fact, every time they played the song - which was A LOT!!! I mean, yes, there was a LOT going on in the/my world at the time, such as the moon landing and my 16th birthday and my drivers license and my first car. my first real boyfriend, and more. But still, all things considered, I just am flabbergasted that I didn't know about this bit of trivia!!!! Gotta thank you and your generous requester for this one, and for teaching this old know-it-all Hippie something new!!!!😊 As for the content of the song? Obviously, it's all happening much faster than the song predicted!
Zager is still with us and he produces some of the best guitars out there . Check out Zager guitars. I love mine and they really are easier to play and sound wonderful. He still plays guitars (he played and signed mine).
I was still in grade school when this came out and this song was very intriguing to me. Even as a young girl it made me think. Great review and great request!
Producer Tommy Allsup of Texas played in Buddy Holly's band ten years earlier. He lost a coin flip with Ritchie Valens for a seat on that doomed flight "the day the music died."
Great song, isn't it? When it came out, it blew our minds and gave us chills. "In the year 9595 I'm kinda wonderin' if man is gonna be alive He's taken everything this old earth can give And he ain't put back nothing." Well, we've done that already, taken from the earth, disrespecting the earth and not giving back, and look at what our ecology is, all messed up
When this song came out, I was fascinated by it. It makes you think about mankind. I've always thought that greed was the root of all evil, and that might take us down eventually. Having said that, I also think that the generations going forward will do what's right, cheers.
💫 Shawn, During the same period of time, I believe, was a song by THE BUOYS called TIMOTHY. Given Joe Biden's recent claim regarding his uncle, this song came to my mind.
Zager & Evans were an American rock-pop duo active during the late 60's-70's. This futuristic song "In The Year 2525" was their biggest hit in 1969 so they are often classified as a one-hit wonder.
This song has always been fascinating to me. it never fails to bring a chill to my spine. Great reaction, Shawn. ❤🔥Here's a new female artist to give a listen, if interested. "Natalie Merchant - Carnival" (by the channel: Natalie Merchant) --Natalie Merchant is an American singer/songwriter. She first began singing with a band called "10,00 Maniacs." She joined the band in 1981 and remained with the group for their first seven albums, before leaving in 1993 to begin her solo career. I thought I'd leave a suggestion of her performing with "10,000 Maniacs" as well. Just in case you'd like to hear them too. "10,000 Maniacs - Don't Talk" (by the channel: Natalie Merchant) [Alternative rock, jangle pop, folk rock.] I have missed enjoying your insightful reactions. Thanks for sharing.
Consider also this was summer of the moon landing. JFK committed the USA to that goal before the end of the decade and it was achieved. So with this in mind people felt like anything possible through technology. Then this song comes along and made us pause to consider just because it might be possible is it wise.
go back to nineteen thirty two and aldous huxley's brave new world. he talked about this in that book. even h.g' wells' 'the time machine' back in the late nineteenth century. As the human race we are fascinated by a future automated paradise but are scared shitless of it. as we well fucking should be. love listening to all your reactions, man.
