Believe it or not I had this 8 track...yes 8 track. I thought these guys had some promise....but they just didn't pan out. I met them years ago and they're all down to earth, really nice people. I always liked this song and it's really rare to find this on YouTube or anywhere.
Bought this album in '79. All my friends said I was an idiot for buying it, and it sucked..!
Haven't thought of it in over 30 years, but, looking back, I can see they were right..!
This is the strongest song on it. Yes, they all have the hooks pop songs require, but there is no style here. Overdone lead vocals, overthought compositions and those silly saxophone solos in nearly every song..!
Key to making a lasting hit like this,... STRONG melodic sense, unabashed ANTHEM qualities, chorus vocals, and rocking musicianship. To me, it makes everyone want to just sing along, and it's catchy, so you can't forget it as easily as most songs. That can happen with some bad songs too, unfortunetly
thank you it's hard to find these guys!
boeingtrijet 4 weeks ago
Thanks for posting this- and thanks to the guy who liked "The Way That It Goes" - Makes me glad I wrote it!
Jon Gordon
jongordonmusic1 1 month ago
Believe it or not I had this 8 track...yes 8 track. I thought these guys had some promise....but they just didn't pan out. I met them years ago and they're all down to earth, really nice people. I always liked this song and it's really rare to find this on YouTube or anywhere.
madj723 5 months ago
The best love ballad ever done.
rattinox 6 months ago
Tycoon hit #26 in Billboard, 5-26-79. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
DaveWollenberg 7 months ago
Bought this album in '79. All my friends said I was an idiot for buying it, and it sucked..!
Haven't thought of it in over 30 years, but, looking back, I can see they were right..!
This is the strongest song on it. Yes, they all have the hooks pop songs require, but there is no style here. Overdone lead vocals, overthought compositions and those silly saxophone solos in nearly every song..!
Craigbe 1 year ago
@Craigbe those "silly Sax solos" were done by Mark Rivera, Sax player for Billy Joel for the last 30+ years.
61lcp 4 days ago
The second album was good. They mixed their playing musical styles up some.
farleystimple 1 year ago
One hit wonder had lots of radio play, they came here in Vancouver Canada, one night only wasnt a big venue.
jason75 1 year ago
Key to making a lasting hit like this,... STRONG melodic sense, unabashed ANTHEM qualities, chorus vocals, and rocking musicianship. To me, it makes everyone want to just sing along, and it's catchy, so you can't forget it as easily as most songs. That can happen with some bad songs too, unfortunetly
MetallicBill 1 year ago
The most incredible love ballad ever done
rattinox 1 year ago
'The Way That It Goes' is another great track off of this LP. Thanks much!
joseph60us 1 year ago
Wow..Thanks as this brings back memories
mbfree62 2 years ago
Wow! Thanks for posting.
RJCENS 2 years ago
I have been looking for this song! Thanks for posting! Takes me back to 7th grade.
manysons 2 years ago
"Ahhhhhhoooooo" Fantastic!
passionateaboutmusic 2 years ago