great singer!!!loved being around them!!! congrats on buddy alabama music hall a fame !!!thanks for the music ARS !!! your buddy cookie from dothan,al ! thanks RONNIE !!!!!! Im still rolling them entertainer buses up and down the road !!!
I heard this song on the internet yesterday - had not heard it in years and it brought me back to a time in my life that was young and free - no worries. Looked it up just now on YouTube and was extremely saddened to read of the passing of Ronnie Hammond. Beautiful eyes, beautiful voice, beautiful soul.
The Wonderful Thing about Music is that those writing & doing it are giving Us a gift. A gift that will Live on long after all of us are gone. Till technology finds a better way to Travel back in time ? We'll have to keep doing it through Music. Thank You ARS for the Great Gift of Music and Memories. May You R.I.P Ronnie .
This brings back the memories. This is one song that you may forget about but then when you rediscover it, it leaves you longing for the old days. Great tune!
great song..damn it gets to me just about everytime,this song is so true and just thinking about reality and how things end just makes me get butterflies...wow reality is so real
lizzard were some other songs on that album Stumbling in, Making it, Whenever I call you friend, Boogie Wonderland and so many more. I think I played that album every night for a year....
Omg I had this on a album & felt alone at age 13 in 1979 and this brings me tears of joy soooo moving now that Im 45 yrs old now & still facing challenges Iam sooo grateful to see this!!! Love it!!!!
@lizzardsgumby81 I can relate same age as you and I think we had the same album that also had some other good songs from a combo of different artists. That was my favorite album ever. This might be one of my favorite all time songs. thank you for sharing this KlassicRocker
as a guitar player and a drag racer,ars is and always will be the bomb!,I played thier music and grew up with the boys and there music forever touched my heart thank u guys,peace and take care your biggest fan in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!.peace out....
The first time I saw ARS was at a three day moto-X and concert in Wedowee, Alabama back in the early '70's. They were just starting to make a name. The rest is history. Their music is timeless.
I love you so much and I miss your sweet tender eyes and your beautiful voice.You will always have the tenderest heart of anyone I've ever known. And you're right, Do It Or Die, you've got nothing to lose. I will always love you with all of my heart. I'm sorry I didn't tell you more often. Saying goodbye to you in that casket was one of the hardest things I've had to do. I love you, your sis, Angie.
@51AngieH God Bless You & Yours Forever. God Bless Your Extraordinary Brother, And May He Rest In Peace. Thank You For This Timeless, Beautiful Music.
@51AngieH, our hearts are with you and the family. The entire ARS family misses him and keeping the great ARS music alive in his honor is one of the reasons Dean, Rodney, Paul and the rest of guys still 'Do It or Die". RIP, Ronnie Hammond!
Your voice was one of the sweetest in rock. You will be sorely missed. And my condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Ronnie's family and friends in what must be an extremely difficult time.
@MrEdgarCayce Yes. Paul Goddard was a monster bass player. And actually, and if memory serves me well, Paul was actually a guitarist before he switched to bass upon joining ARS.
-------EN EL PERU SE ESCUCHO ESTA CANCION, NO ME ACUERDO EN QUE RADIO, CREO QUE ERA RADIO MIRAFLORES, CON ADOLFO SOBENES-----VICTOR DE SAN JUAN DE MIRAFLORES --- P E R U
Ahhh to be 21 again as I was in 1979. Life was simpler and the music had more staying power than much of today's. Heck even our 20 something kids say as much. Ronnie Hammond and ARS leave a memorable track here that has that "pick-me-up" quality to it. Rest in peace, Ronnie this song is a keeper!
I was in the fourth grade when this song was popular. It made me so happy whenever I heard it. I just learned about Ronnie Hammond's passing. Such a charismatic performer! Thank you for posting this.
this makes me think of the chilly summer of 1979 watching music shows on late at night. always loved this song. makes me think of a childhood friends too.
Thank you for posting this! This brings back special memories. I remember this song from an album I had of mixed artists when I was like 13. Still brings tears to my eyes....
un himno a la puta vida,la reputísima vida,le viene de maravilla a los mexicanos a los cubanos y a los japoneses que somos los mas jodidos en estos momentos,ojala aprendamos a enmendar todos nuestros errores
A sad day for the music world south of the Mason-Dixon line. Danny Joe Brown and Ronnie were the best of the southern rock sence RonnieVan Zant was the best, by far, but Ronnie H was in a league of his own. I saw them in Seattle many, many years ago as an opening gig for Marshall Tucker. Doug Gray invited him out half way thru Marshalls' set " just to have a party" - it was awesome! circa 1982. I particularary love his ballad of the band.."Georgia Rhythmn"...it's one of the best..RIP bud
Ronnie to me, will ALWAYS remain the true voice of A.R.S. ! Sadly, the band fast became a NOVELTY act when Ronnie retired, but now that he passed, they are officially a TRIBUTE band. (A MERE SHADOW OF WHAT THEY ONCE WERE) A.R.S. died with Ronnie Hammond! R.I.P. Ronnie! Your music will live on forever!
@hawk1866 hawk all i heard was justin senker, and steve stone attended. but neither are original members. that being nix, goddard, bailey, cobb, and daughtery. only rift i know was with nix. he was basically booted from the band in around 79.
I am 50 years old and grew up during this era ( still growing up ) I absolutely love ARS, Outlaws, Stillwater, Nantucket, Allmans, etc., But I feel that Ronnie Hammond had the smoothest voice out of all the Southern Rockers. Thanx Ronnie
@billyclampable I'm 52 years old and soon to be 53 Oh God!! I am getting old when I can still remember this song as well as others from the 70's and 80's music isn't the same anymore now with this crap they play now on the radio and You Tube. I am not into rap crap and others and it was nice to see this song.
What can I say .......... it´s my favorite song of all times . Thanks God for allowing Me live that era and being part of that scene , Thanks . When I´m down and lost that track has the power to bring me back to my track . seriously . Thanks A R S .
Love this song.....at night I crank my marantz receiver up and play a few 8 tracks I have by this group..one of the great songs this group did that didnt get alot of playing time was a song called......... Life is a wounderful thing,,,,,please post it if you can....thanks
havin known Dean Daughtry for years I can honestly say I miss his playin and the guys playin their music so much. Makes me wish the good ole days were back.
It takes me back to the summer of 1979, when I bought the album. I was working for free in college radio at the time. The album is Underdog, and being from Atlanta seemed natural at the time, for so was the President!
at UP, 1985, i was deep down depressed. and a friend sang this song for me... in his good old falsetto voice... i just can't believe this song is on you tube.
at UP, 1985, i was deep down depressed. and a friend sang this song for me... in his good old falsetto voice... i just can't believe this song is on you tube.
woke up with this song in my head. a few weeks ago then today. i think my father is sending me advice. i was dreaming about him and hadn't heard this song in a loooong time. thanks pop
i love this song, more than anything, "when everything goes wrong, you have to go on, do it or die"...oh yes, that be true, don't let yer bad breaks get you down....life is a gamble, all along, winners or losers," so go on and roll the dice, do it or die"....i'll choose life....yip, sometimes it's tuff thou knowest...jillyhawk~dont' you know that, i know that....oh yeah, pass the peace pipe sam lad.......
this group is one of the most underrated groups . i did own all of their 8- tracks . they are musically great. the lead singer has got a voice like no one else. i would put his unique voice right up there with john lennon & don henley
The Wife tucked in behind me, The smell of the night ocean air, Chopper is runnin' smooth. Cold beer in the bags, stars above. No deadline, no problems. So long ago. Spooky on the phones, Thanks ARS,
i love the song very much. it brings back not only good but also bad memories but what i like most about the song is that it has a lot of words to live by.
A fantastic song with wisdom to live by. ARS is just a fantastic band. You can't fake the heart and soul coming through in this song. IMHO ARS puts most of the newer rock bands to dire shame.
"don't waste a moment wonderin' why...you haveta go on...and do it or die." words to live by...such a heart-bustin' song...lovely croon, love it. " life is a gamble all along, winners or losers, you keep rollin' on, so go on & roll the dice, you only live twice.";) peace~ jillygirl
It was 1979. Guys were still wearing their hair long despite the explosion of the disco look. Both the lead singer and lead guitarist look pretty hot to me, and yes, this song IS great.
This is one incredibly beautiful song and I hadn't heard this for probably close to 30 years. I love the sentiment and it has just become my motto from here on in. Thanks so much for posting.
I was there for this Champagne Jam, and all the rest, including Dog Day Rock Fest. Used to do studio work with Barry. Great tune, and great memories, guys.
@GeorgiaBoyMusic - I just read these guys were instituted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1996. What took that Hall so long? Or didn't that Hall exist for very long?
Anyways, I like everything I ever heard from these guys. What classic melodies and great guitar playing they had! I live in Minnesota though, and ARS only seems to tour in the South these days. So I probably won't get to see them. :(
the fact that we have youth on here telling everyone they love this song should tell all of us who grew up in the late 70' s and early 80's that this was the best era for great songs! I was in 7th grade when this was hot.
with all the great players in the south GA,TN,KY tiy could have gotten better replacements for Cobb,Buie,Goddard what a waste to settel for tpdays crew....
I caught Alien and bought the single back in Ireland. Everyone thought I was nuts when I said their name. Great song but listening now they sound very like the Eagles (good or bad) most likely why I liked them? They filled a void left by the latter when they broke up. I have to say on the basis of this they were as good if not better.
I don't remember the song from when it was new. Recently (August 2008) I was demoted from a position at work that I was very invested in and I was crushed to be asked to step down. For the next 4 months I was in a very low position in the company with lower pay while someone else was awarded my old job. It was a crushing defeat to my ego. Then, I heard this song for the first time. It's as if God hand picked it for me to hear. It really lifted my spirits.
This song brings back great memories during the summer of 1979. It so happened that I drove down to Coral Gables from PA to attend the U. of Miami, and I heard this song on the radio while I was traveling on the road.
kaskeyl: I was the d.j. playing this song in the summer of 79...in one sense. I was interning on the air at my college radio station that summer, and I've never forgotten this song. "Driver's Seat" by Sniff and the Tears and "White Hot" by Red Rider was also big that summer. Great memories.
The best thing about pop music is that it's a "time-stamp" if you will on the days and the era in which these songs enter the charts. Some are quikly forgotten, some become hits and later classics, and some are big in their time and then discarded/forgotten. Unless they made an impression on individuals like you. That's why I've loved pop music since the age of 4 (1973) I still listen to it the new songs that come out each week.
Yes, I agree with you completely! It's almost like time travel itself the way a particular song can take you back to a precise moment in time....and now with vids its virtual
OMG! The lyrics just came right back to me as soon as the music started! How damn cool is that!! Ronnie Hammond was one the the most mellow singers that I have ever heard and cute as hell too! I can still remember sitting with my older sisters and singing this song. Wow, what a blast from the past. Thanks so much for posting this lovely song!
great singer!!!loved being around them!!! congrats on buddy alabama music hall a fame !!!thanks for the music ARS !!! your buddy cookie from dothan,al ! thanks RONNIE !!!!!! Im still rolling them entertainer buses up and down the road !!!
cookiesmusicbus 3 days ago
this one keep me on...through the years.....
datuingkal 5 days ago
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I heard this song on the internet yesterday - had not heard it in years and it brought me back to a time in my life that was young and free - no worries. Looked it up just now on YouTube and was extremely saddened to read of the passing of Ronnie Hammond. Beautiful eyes, beautiful voice, beautiful soul.
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The Wonderful Thing about Music is that those writing & doing it are giving Us a gift. A gift that will Live on long after all of us are gone. Till technology finds a better way to Travel back in time ? We'll have to keep doing it through Music. Thank You ARS for the Great Gift of Music and Memories. May You R.I.P Ronnie .
dbrew2u 2 months ago
these guys were great--i miss the ARS --
jungleroomdotcom 2 months ago
Still one of my favs after all these years.
PaulMax1957 3 months ago
This brings back the memories. This is one song that you may forget about but then when you rediscover it, it leaves you longing for the old days. Great tune!
bryanamundson 3 months ago
great song..damn it gets to me just about everytime,this song is so true and just thinking about reality and how things end just makes me get butterflies...wow reality is so real
MrGoochMane 3 months ago
brilliant
TheJUNGLESURFER 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Atlanta Rhythm Section
R.I.P. Ronnie. You were one of the greatest vocalists in rock.
rayjr62 6 months ago
lizzard were some other songs on that album Stumbling in, Making it, Whenever I call you friend, Boogie Wonderland and so many more. I think I played that album every night for a year....
Doveman21 6 months ago
Omg I had this on a album & felt alone at age 13 in 1979 and this brings me tears of joy soooo moving now that Im 45 yrs old now & still facing challenges Iam sooo grateful to see this!!! Love it!!!!
lizzardsgumby81 6 months ago
@lizzardsgumby81 I can relate same age as you and I think we had the same album that also had some other good songs from a combo of different artists. That was my favorite album ever. This might be one of my favorite all time songs. thank you for sharing this KlassicRocker
Doveman21 6 months ago
Thank You for this timeless beautiful music. RIP, Ronnie Hammond.
kimberlini1 6 months ago
Una gran cancion, La letra en si es una filosofia de vida
RYBZL 6 months ago
as a guitar player and a drag racer,ars is and always will be the bomb!,I played thier music and grew up with the boys and there music forever touched my heart thank u guys,peace and take care your biggest fan in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!.peace out....
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The first time I saw ARS was at a three day moto-X and concert in Wedowee, Alabama back in the early '70's. They were just starting to make a name. The rest is history. Their music is timeless.
1QRMer 7 months ago
To the one and only bieber brained asshole who pressed the thumbs down button.......Do you have any fucking idea who Ronnie Hammond is?
mybigbluetoad 7 months ago
I love you so much and I miss your sweet tender eyes and your beautiful voice.You will always have the tenderest heart of anyone I've ever known. And you're right, Do It Or Die, you've got nothing to lose. I will always love you with all of my heart. I'm sorry I didn't tell you more often. Saying goodbye to you in that casket was one of the hardest things I've had to do. I love you, your sis, Angie.
51AngieH 8 months ago 27
@51AngieH God Bless you.
WAHOOUPS 7 months ago
@51AngieH God Bless You & Yours Forever. God Bless Your Extraordinary Brother, And May He Rest In Peace. Thank You For This Timeless, Beautiful Music.
kimberlini1 6 months ago
@51AngieH, our hearts are with you and the family. The entire ARS family misses him and keeping the great ARS music alive in his honor is one of the reasons Dean, Rodney, Paul and the rest of guys still 'Do It or Die". RIP, Ronnie Hammond!
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ARS hit #19 in Billboard, 7-28-79. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! RIP, Ronnie Hammond.
DaveWollenberg 8 months ago
RIP Ronnie. It just makes me sad knowing the music industry has lost this voice.
boggadee07 8 months ago
What a voice. Southern Rock at it's best!
rtwellem 8 months ago
The lyrics of this song walk with us they tell us what we need to hear to carry on.Take care ADonovan43
ADonovan43 8 months ago
Good-Bye,Ronnie!!
indigowalz 8 months ago
Your voice was one of the sweetest in rock. You will be sorely missed. And my condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Ronnie's family and friends in what must be an extremely difficult time.
rayjr62 8 months ago
Saw these guys in '78...best bass player I ever saw live....
MrEdgarCayce 9 months ago
@MrEdgarCayce Yes. Paul Goddard was a monster bass player. And actually, and if memory serves me well, Paul was actually a guitarist before he switched to bass upon joining ARS.
rayjr62 8 months ago
-------EN EL PERU SE ESCUCHO ESTA CANCION, NO ME ACUERDO EN QUE RADIO, CREO QUE ERA RADIO MIRAFLORES, CON ADOLFO SOBENES-----VICTOR DE SAN JUAN DE MIRAFLORES --- P E R U
MrVICTORYANNIE 9 months ago
Ahhh to be 21 again as I was in 1979. Life was simpler and the music had more staying power than much of today's. Heck even our 20 something kids say as much. Ronnie Hammond and ARS leave a memorable track here that has that "pick-me-up" quality to it. Rest in peace, Ronnie this song is a keeper!
mtjgw 9 months ago
I was in the fourth grade when this song was popular. It made me so happy whenever I heard it. I just learned about Ronnie Hammond's passing. Such a charismatic performer! Thank you for posting this.
avclubman 9 months ago
i love to hear that song do it or die..it motivates me get into the music. it sound so sweet to me....
Mrps2ps2ps2ps2ps2 9 months ago
BEAUTIFUL RONNIE.
elisamia84 9 months ago
this makes me think of the chilly summer of 1979 watching music shows on late at night. always loved this song. makes me think of a childhood friends too.
real laid-back southern pop!
The096757 10 months ago
Thank you for posting this! This brings back special memories. I remember this song from an album I had of mixed artists when I was like 13. Still brings tears to my eyes....
Doveman21 11 months ago
one of the coolest voice from the south.
bamboozled0 11 months ago 2
un himno a la puta vida,la reputísima vida,le viene de maravilla a los mexicanos a los cubanos y a los japoneses que somos los mas jodidos en estos momentos,ojala aprendamos a enmendar todos nuestros errores
lenavera33 11 months ago
A sad day for the music world south of the Mason-Dixon line. Danny Joe Brown and Ronnie were the best of the southern rock sence RonnieVan Zant was the best, by far, but Ronnie H was in a league of his own. I saw them in Seattle many, many years ago as an opening gig for Marshall Tucker. Doug Gray invited him out half way thru Marshalls' set " just to have a party" - it was awesome! circa 1982. I particularary love his ballad of the band.."Georgia Rhythmn"...it's one of the best..RIP bud
hawk1866 11 months ago
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Ronnie to me, will ALWAYS remain the true voice of A.R.S. ! Sadly, the band fast became a NOVELTY act when Ronnie retired, but now that he passed, they are officially a TRIBUTE band. (A MERE SHADOW OF WHAT THEY ONCE WERE) A.R.S. died with Ronnie Hammond! R.I.P. Ronnie! Your music will live on forever!
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mr01desperado 11 months ago
Steve Stone paid his respects,stand up guy!
pepperdogz1 11 months ago
i was saddened by the passing of ronnie. what was also sad was not 1 member of the original band attended ronnie's funeral.
bisp25 11 months ago 2
@bisp25 That just sucks.....any details? I never knew of any rift between the boys.....
hawk1866 11 months ago
@hawk1866 hawk all i heard was justin senker, and steve stone attended. but neither are original members. that being nix, goddard, bailey, cobb, and daughtery. only rift i know was with nix. he was basically booted from the band in around 79.
bisp25 11 months ago
@bisp25 that's not true, Dean, Barry, JR and Buddy were there
ARSLive 9 months ago
RIP, Ronnie! Thanks for the music and may you rest in His eternal peace.
georgiaroadgeek 11 months ago 2
he is in heaven people,not a dry eye ,Ronnie we love you!!I was told by a guy how down to earth he was that knew him ,the legend lives on
pepperdogz1 11 months ago 8
RIP Ronnie. You were one of a kind.
drummer083 11 months ago
R.I.P. Ronnie Hammond. The beauty of your voice lives on!
atyourtube 11 months ago 2
Ronnie was a genuinely nice guy. Great band, one of the best.
Engineeringapps 11 months ago 2
LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF THE FAMILY & FRIENDS AND FANS. WE LOVE YOU
vicki111u7u7 11 months ago 2
I love ya Ronnie! RIP.....
TheSilverWizard 11 months ago
R.I.P., Ronnie Hammond (3/14/2011). You'll be missed...
jayjarnold 11 months ago
love this song forever
mrlpsy 11 months ago
heard this today as bumper music to a talk show. forgot about this great group.
Sklose6 11 months ago
what a fantastic band-i did not realize how many great songs they had!
sassy1785 1 year ago
ARS is a great band congratulations, very nice song
dionimike 1 year ago
the one dislike is the guy who died
dontbpanzee 1 year ago
@dontbpanzee
.....ORR...considers the "electronic music" of today the only good thing in music, & yesterdays "Gold" as "Crap"
Basically the sound of a fax machine on a telephone eh!!!!
RetroCaptain 7 months ago
Doobie passed an FEELS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pekoe 1 year ago
I really do like this song! It contains a lot of good advice : -)!
countrysinger1952 1 year ago
yea those were the nights
CaptainDuke71 1 year ago
ARS... with Ronnie...One of the ALL TIME BEST BANDS in my opinion.
mavgrbr 1 year ago
Love the moment at 1:34 :)))) Thanks so much for posting, I had forgotten this gem! I loved ARS during that era...
TriviaGeek463 1 year ago
Silky Smooth voice of Ronnie Hammond... WOW! that dude could sing!
keykutter 1 year ago
@keykutter agree in his prime was 1 of the best, if not the best, great voice !
bisp25 1 year ago
Ronnie Hammond's voice is one of a kind!
craider009 1 year ago 3
I am 50 years old and grew up during this era ( still growing up ) I absolutely love ARS, Outlaws, Stillwater, Nantucket, Allmans, etc., But I feel that Ronnie Hammond had the smoothest voice out of all the Southern Rockers. Thanx Ronnie
billyclampable 1 year ago 16
@billyclampable I'm 52 years old and soon to be 53 Oh God!! I am getting old when I can still remember this song as well as others from the 70's and 80's music isn't the same anymore now with this crap they play now on the radio and You Tube. I am not into rap crap and others and it was nice to see this song.
BettyK1958 1 year ago 4
@billyclampable yankee
deracinated1 8 months ago
Wonderful song!!!!!!
rerenmls 1 year ago
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mdorn99 1 year ago
What can I say .......... it´s my favorite song of all times . Thanks God for allowing Me live that era and being part of that scene , Thanks . When I´m down and lost that track has the power to bring me back to my track . seriously . Thanks A R S .
armandojuan64 1 year ago
What can I say .......... it´s my favorite song of all times . Thanks God for allowing Me live that era and being part of that scene , Thanks .
armandojuan64 1 year ago
This is songwriting at it's best. It should be required listening. All these beautiful, timeless songs are slipping away.
Seaventeares 1 year ago 2
thanks my god.
sukumanlee 1 year ago
Love this song.....at night I crank my marantz receiver up and play a few 8 tracks I have by this group..one of the great songs this group did that didnt get alot of playing time was a song called......... Life is a wounderful thing,,,,,please post it if you can....thanks
ozarkdaredevils 1 year ago
WHEN AM DOWN ..... WILL LISTEN TO THIS SONG TO LIFT UP MY SPIRIT....
all time fav.
xanderxi 1 year ago 2
Timeless tune - stuff like this never age.
MOTOPAC 1 year ago 2
Why is this the only film found of these great artists singing this song?
craider009 1 year ago
I LOVE ARS.. I MISS THE "GREAT MUSIC" WE USE TO BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO MYSELF.. I'M 45 ALMOST AND THESE GUYS WE'RE PART OF THE BEST TIMES IN MY LIFE...
ollierenee39 1 year ago
havin known Dean Daughtry for years I can honestly say I miss his playin and the guys playin their music so much. Makes me wish the good ole days were back.
ladyhklberry 1 year ago
One of my most favorite songs of all times. Just got divorced, heard this song, and got inspired. GOD bless all and may GOD bless America.
latech1116 1 year ago 3
Takes me back to the summer of 79, going thru basic training . Ah the good times!
MegaCupcake79 1 year ago 2
In memory most bitter...
'Loved this song.
Still do.
Reminds me of 88-762.
purplemoonrising 1 year ago
do it or die really
nitisgrasaeroj 1 year ago
Excellent music . I always see this video ,thanks
elisamia84 1 year ago
It takes me back to the summer of 1979, when I bought the album. I was working for free in college radio at the time. The album is Underdog, and being from Atlanta seemed natural at the time, for so was the President!
BuddyNovinski 1 year ago
I can't wait to see them tomorrow night at the Iowa State Fair.
ytram777 1 year ago
at UP, 1985, i was deep down depressed. and a friend sang this song for me... in his good old falsetto voice... i just can't believe this song is on you tube.
arnelvo 1 year ago 2
at UP, 1985, i was deep down depressed. and a friend sang this song for me... in his good old falsetto voice... i just can't believe this song is on you tube.
arnelvo 1 year ago
woke up with this song in my head. a few weeks ago then today. i think my father is sending me advice. i was dreaming about him and hadn't heard this song in a loooong time. thanks pop
kimmalizzy 1 year ago
This doesnt do something for you....nothing can be done
MrNostrathomas 1 year ago 2
i love this song, more than anything, "when everything goes wrong, you have to go on, do it or die"...oh yes, that be true, don't let yer bad breaks get you down....life is a gamble, all along, winners or losers," so go on and roll the dice, do it or die"....i'll choose life....yip, sometimes it's tuff thou knowest...jillyhawk~dont' you know that, i know that....oh yeah, pass the peace pipe sam lad.......
jillyhawk 1 year ago 4
Boy thanks for the memories~♥♥♥
mhorsesbiz 1 year ago
Thanks for the upload,Ronnie Hammond's my favorite with a cool voice,good looking and really nice smile.I really like the song,thanks :)
seper77 1 year ago
@seper77 One of the more underrated vocalists in rock. He never really got the credit I think he deserved. Ronnie has a real distinctive voice.
rayjr62 1 year ago 3
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seper77 1 year ago
i love this song.. Thank you thank you
catherinerivera01 1 year ago
this group is one of the most underrated groups . i did own all of their 8- tracks . they are musically great. the lead singer has got a voice like no one else. i would put his unique voice right up there with john lennon & don henley
larryvandevander 1 year ago
I always liked this song..... What happened to this group?
Getrealpeeps 1 year ago
I don't know why this song has been on my mind for the last few days
Getrealpeeps 1 year ago
Great song........wish I was young again....and knew what I know now!!!
Nikkiloves199 1 year ago
The Wife tucked in behind me, The smell of the night ocean air, Chopper is runnin' smooth. Cold beer in the bags, stars above. No deadline, no problems. So long ago. Spooky on the phones, Thanks ARS,
jisidorfisk 1 year ago
i love the song very much. it brings back not only good but also bad memories but what i like most about the song is that it has a lot of words to live by.
dennisnicolasnov26 1 year ago
love this song!!
Efrem3637 1 year ago
This is awesome I was at that concert never knew that is was video taped! Thanks for posting this.
78tele 1 year ago
A fantastic song with wisdom to live by. ARS is just a fantastic band. You can't fake the heart and soul coming through in this song. IMHO ARS puts most of the newer rock bands to dire shame.
computarman 1 year ago
"don't waste a moment wonderin' why...you haveta go on...and do it or die." words to live by...such a heart-bustin' song...lovely croon, love it. " life is a gamble all along, winners or losers, you keep rollin' on, so go on & roll the dice, you only live twice.";) peace~ jillygirl
jillyhawk 1 year ago 2
Hit #11 AC, #19 pop, #92 country in Billboard. God bless!
DaveWollenberg 1 year ago
i was 14 in 79 watching this at 1 in the morning while parents slept great memories
Obelisk2290 1 year ago 2
It was 1979. Guys were still wearing their hair long despite the explosion of the disco look. Both the lead singer and lead guitarist look pretty hot to me, and yes, this song IS great.
iluvpepi 1 year ago
Great song! The neo-hippie look leaves a little to be desired, but this is great Southern Pop.
ejgiv 1 year ago
This is why it's such a great song...substance over "style"
RobdaVegasMailman 1 year ago 3
A truely forgotten classic.
jrdill1929 1 year ago 3
This is one incredibly beautiful song and I hadn't heard this for probably close to 30 years. I love the sentiment and it has just become my motto from here on in. Thanks so much for posting.
singinjohnny 1 year ago 3
clearly one of those forgotten songs. This was one of my favorite songs in 1979
mattanddi62 1 year ago
@mattanddi62 The lead singer's voice is awesome!
craider009 1 year ago
What a sweet song....love it
bulafritz 2 years ago
very inspirational... i've been looking for this song long time ago..thanks sa nag upload...
mel0501 2 years ago 2
A good song. I am surprised it hasn't gotten more airplay over the years. One of those forgotten classics.
pantherproof 2 years ago
its a song of hope and inspiration !! rock on !!
cruzlui 2 years ago
i love this one when i was a teen !! cool !!
cruzlui 2 years ago
I was there for this Champagne Jam, and all the rest, including Dog Day Rock Fest. Used to do studio work with Barry. Great tune, and great memories, guys.
GeorgiaBoyMusic 2 years ago 2
@GeorgiaBoyMusic - I just read these guys were instituted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1996. What took that Hall so long? Or didn't that Hall exist for very long?
Anyways, I like everything I ever heard from these guys. What classic melodies and great guitar playing they had! I live in Minnesota though, and ARS only seems to tour in the South these days. So I probably won't get to see them. :(
cooper79jeffr 2 years ago 4
even when times get rough and you've had enough, you still have to try (that's right!)
ytram777 2 years ago 3
love these guys ... nice song ..
doesn't matter what people say ...
kidunotman 2 years ago
God bless atlanta rtym section forvever
102261netz 2 years ago 3
one i cannot 4get
papacologne19 2 years ago
... if only I could - I would .... a beautiful song
MissKrazyBird 2 years ago
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mariabe21 2 years ago
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mariabe21 2 years ago
Buy their Greatest Hits CD. Imaginary Lover also a jam!
giaisbomb 2 years ago
Roll the dice.....u only live 2ice do it or die.......what a quote, i need that in my office!
slabxb2 2 years ago
thanks for posting this video :)))
PiaZen 2 years ago
the fact that we have youth on here telling everyone they love this song should tell all of us who grew up in the late 70' s and early 80's that this was the best era for great songs! I was in 7th grade when this was hot.
slinky1612 2 years ago 4
I also heard this song on the Bridge on Sirius and had to look it up. Such an awesome and smooth song. ARS was such a versitale and great group.
lazyrat2006 2 years ago
Dean Daughtery
what \
are you thinking????????????
with all the great players in the south GA,TN,KY tiy could have gotten better replacements for Cobb,Buie,Goddard what a waste to settel for tpdays crew....
What happened to the old members??????
fenderprecision72 2 years ago
this song was awesome...oooh the memories
Razmastr 2 years ago
Heard this on Sirius The Bridge Great Heartwarming song
"You only live twice. Go on roll the dice. Do it or die!"
jcoleman200439 2 years ago
I caught Alien and bought the single back in Ireland. Everyone thought I was nuts when I said their name. Great song but listening now they sound very like the Eagles (good or bad) most likely why I liked them? They filled a void left by the latter when they broke up. I have to say on the basis of this they were as good if not better.
Jakedadog 2 years ago
I Love This songg!!!..my parents love atlantic rythym section!!!..
Ashleyyluvsjoejonas3 2 years ago
Thank God ARS who started out as a group of session musicians didn't stay put and graduated to being a full-pledged band. A great band
allindian1 2 years ago 12
a haunting and beautiful song from 30 years ago....so chilled! 1979 was the best year for rock 'n roll--I'll never forget it!
castertunes1967 2 years ago 4
It's a crying shame, I miss this time in my life. Good times gone but not forgotten, what a blast from the past.
shootum1 2 years ago 28
@shootum1 ME, TOO
sanantoniomimi 1 year ago
Listen to that melody , and voice. Ronnie and ARS , just brilliant!
richwhite63 2 years ago 3
go on and roll the dice, you only live twice, do it or die
swomac8199 2 years ago 2
Thanks for this precious vidéo~
Beautiful song & LYRIC...
jbluemchen 2 years ago 2
Great song, thanks for posting
NeenaRoseen 2 years ago
The ARS of 2009 rocks...Their 1979
live album is a must have. Great then
very good now.
jblcva 2 years ago
Passed on man...toke one for me man *lol* Blessed Be and Peace =^_^=
PaganKitty1 2 years ago
I don't remember the song from when it was new. Recently (August 2008) I was demoted from a position at work that I was very invested in and I was crushed to be asked to step down. For the next 4 months I was in a very low position in the company with lower pay while someone else was awarded my old job. It was a crushing defeat to my ego. Then, I heard this song for the first time. It's as if God hand picked it for me to hear. It really lifted my spirits.
watermanandyg 2 years ago 3
I was 7 in 1977....this was A Great tune..came out 1978
pekoe 2 years ago
good luck to you
joshwelljonesfirst 2 years ago
This song brings back great memories during the summer of 1979. It so happened that I drove down to Coral Gables from PA to attend the U. of Miami, and I heard this song on the radio while I was traveling on the road.
kaskeyl 2 years ago
kaskeyl: I was the d.j. playing this song in the summer of 79...in one sense. I was interning on the air at my college radio station that summer, and I've never forgotten this song. "Driver's Seat" by Sniff and the Tears and "White Hot" by Red Rider was also big that summer. Great memories.
flipwiggins 2 years ago
The best thing about pop music is that it's a "time-stamp" if you will on the days and the era in which these songs enter the charts. Some are quikly forgotten, some become hits and later classics, and some are big in their time and then discarded/forgotten. Unless they made an impression on individuals like you. That's why I've loved pop music since the age of 4 (1973) I still listen to it the new songs that come out each week.
watermanandyg 2 years ago 2
Yes, I agree with you completely! It's almost like time travel itself the way a particular song can take you back to a precise moment in time....and now with vids its virtual
gregamo 2 years ago
this i believe!! so true!!
swomac8199 2 years ago
Great song Great Band
Antony2191 2 years ago
Great message from a song completely ignored by oldies stations.
peeterpoon 2 years ago
OMG! The lyrics just came right back to me as soon as the music started! How damn cool is that!! Ronnie Hammond was one the the most mellow singers that I have ever heard and cute as hell too! I can still remember sitting with my older sisters and singing this song. Wow, what a blast from the past. Thanks so much for posting this lovely song!
PaganKitty1 2 years ago
PUFF PUFF PASS THIS CLASSIC>>
pekoe 2 years ago
Always loved this song.....Didnt the lead singer of this band get shot and nearly killed by the police?
mrree1 2 years ago
I dont know but he kinda looks Paul Rogers.
TopJimmyWinn 2 years ago
yes
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