*Mike Reno (singer of Loverboy) and Ann Wilson (singer of Heart) - "Almost Paradise". Their voices together is amazing!*

I think every radio station played this song on Fridays. They were a good driving along the highway band.

Lover boy has soooo many great songs! Need to check out "Turn Me Loose", "When It's Over", "Lovin' Every Minute of It", and "Hot Girls In Love".

THIS SONG IS THE 80S IN A NUTSHELL!

This song has been a regular Friday morning radio song for decades. Often stations would mix in movie and cartoon sound bites to customize this song. Like they would drop a Fred Flintstone Yabba Dabba Doo in there and movie quotes about hating work. Its an awesome song.

Jay and Amber, these guys were definitely big in the 80’s and when MTV actually played music videos. Other songs to check out by them are “Hot Girls in Love” and “Lovin’ Every Minute of It”. They also had a number of ballads that I know Amber would probably love with “Heaven in Your Eyes” being their most popular.

As the drummer in a bar band for over 35 yrs, I always loved playing this song. It's uptempo, catchy and OF COURSE, the crescendo drum fill (even though my kit was not as big as Matt's) was MY TIME to shine!! Any excuse to let loose.

Loverboy was one of my favorite bands of the 80's. I really miss the 80"s... A lot of the music back in the day just had this feel good quality. I miss that sense of joy, the "let's just have some fun" quality of the music in the 80's. I also miss the real talent that the performers had. Now, with auto tune and studio musicians, you can have zero talent and still have a band or be a music star. It's crap. Which is why people are blown away by real talent. They're not used to seeing it.

Lovin' Every Minute Of It The Kid Is Hot Tonight This Could Be The Night Turn Me Loose Another great Canadian Band.🇨🇦 Keep checking them out please. Good old rock and roll band with vocals of Mike Reno to blow your mind. Love your reactions. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

The song that inspired more speeding tickets than any other on the way out Friday night. The lead singer still lives in BC CANADA In 1984, he performed a duet with Ann Wilson of Heart, "Almost Paradise", for the movie Footloose

Amber & Jay - another great Canadian band you should react to is April Wine. I'd recommend "Oowatanite", "Like a Lover Like a Song (Live)", "You Won't Dance With Me", "Tonite is a Wonderful Time to Fall In Love", "Just Between You and Me", "Say Hello", "I Like to Rock" and definitely "Cum Hear the Band".

I think this song just has universal appeal, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a song with as much staying power. Still played on Fridays on the radio to this day, for good reason. Love it!

Came out in the early 80"s. This song was written by the guitarist Paul Dean, but his version was "Waiting For The Weekend". When he brought it to the band, Mike Reno, the singer, was the one who said they HAD to change Waiting to Working, and 40+ years later, it's still one of the most played songs at 5pm on Friday afternoons.

This was early 80's. "The Kid is Hot Tonight" "Hot Girls in Love" "Notorious" are just three more of their hits.

'Working For The Weekend' is one their best songs🙂

J/A, you'll love their "The Kid Is Hot Tonight" !! (for your 3rd from them) Still on the Canada kick eh?

Probably their biggest. Keep going with them. They have a few more. If you haven't looked into "Turn Me Loose" that should be next. Heavy synth Jay, so definitely 80s.

Glad you got back to these guys! Here's a few to consider "Lovin every minute of it", "The kid is hot Tonite" and the one I think you guys should do next "Queen of the broken hearts". It has an awesome groove to it. Some more Night Ranger would be great as well. "Don't tell me you love me" or "You can still rock in America". Keep Rockin you two!

Saw them live in the 80s. Such a cool, polished, fun band.

"Turn Me Loose" is a must listen. Mike Reno (lead vocals) hits some notes that will get your attention ! It has become his "signature" song.

Here are a few more Canadian singers and bands. Tragically Hip - "Ahead by a Century", Kim Mitchell - "Go for a Soda", Lighthouse - "One Fine Morning", Tom Cochrane - "Life is a Highway", and Parachute Club "Rise Up".

My college band played this song as the first song, every time, as a warm up song. Our vocalist didn't know about vocal warm ups, but our audience didn't mind.

Guitarist Paul Dean and drummer Matt Frenette were previously in another Canadian band called "Streetheart". Check out their song called "Action". Cheers!

One of thee best “Weekend” anthems. It’s from early 1982. Another great one is simply “Weekend” by Wet Willie.

Saw this band perform back in the 80's...what a party it was that night!!

Been trying to catch up. Have some serious medical issues, going thru many tests in next cpl weeks then some surgeries. I try to listen to your videos because y'all always put a smile on my face. God Bless you and your beautiful children. Thank God I have my grandkids and great grandkids around me. My little Joseph, the youngest will be 2 next month always melts my heart. Again, thank you Amber and Jay. ❤️❤️

Can't say what, but there is something about Reno's voice I really like.

That drummer is killing it like nobody's business.

First single from their 2nd album , get Lucky, in 1981. Yep, that's the album with the red leather pants. Lovin' Every Minute of It is a good one to do next.

I'm 66 and have been listening to rock and roll for 50 years. This is definitely in my all time top ten. It's one of few that I could listen to over and over and not get tired of it.

When I was away at college ‘82 - ‘84 I listened to this album ALL THE TIME!

This song was released in 1981 just so you know. I so looked forward to hearing this song on the radio come around Friday mornings before starting work or just taking a refreshing shower at home after a long day at work getting ready to go out Friday night! those were the late 80s for me. Oh, those were exciting and fun times back then! Glad to see you both enjoyed this song! Love it! Enjoyed your reaction! ☮💕👍👏

Love the hair Amber 😍

Saw Loverboy in concert in the 80s. High energy!! Mike Reno has a great voice.

Amber, I have to tell you, I love your hair! You rock that look! 🥰 🥰 Thank you both for all the videos you post. I watch you every day!! 💜 Love that you are both so open-minded to hearing new stuff and that you like them all! I'm an 80s music fan but I do enjoy a variety also. 70s-80s-90s I grew up with!! 🥰 Loverboy was one of my favorite groups! You should listen to "When It's Over" by them! A gem Imo!

Go into any bar from the time this was released as a single up into the 2000's this song was playing on the Jukebox or on the radio , mostly on Friday night after work , and it was HUGE ON MTV ! 😎

Love me some Loverboy!!😍

ya wanna be in the show?? c'mon baby Let's GO !!

Every girl in high school loved the singer! Specially his little eye wink and head nod, just before he sings," c'mon baby let's go!" Their first 3 albums rocked, but their first album changed the entire hard pip/rock music scene! They also had a very sexy hard driving song called, take me to the top

This was the early 80s anthem the 5 o’clock whistle on Friday!!! 🌈🕊️🆙🕊️🌈

Along with Honeymoon Suite (another great Canadian 80s band, you should check them out), I have probably seen these guys live more than any other band. Love them! Sad story about their bassist Scott Smith - in 2000 he was swept off his sailboat and presumed drowned, he was never found.

This song is right at top of the 1980's rock anthems. It saw a huge amount of air time.

All right my babies.... This Canadian band is from the '80s and I've seen them five times. And as far as this song goes, it is most definitely in the category of rock anthems ‼️🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

The Fabulous Thunderbirds have a song called “Tough Enough” excellent song. I always turn up the radio when that jam comes on!

Another awesome Canadian band! Saw them live a couple of times and their energy/ intensity was palpable..LOVERBOY! ❤🇨🇦

Mike Reno is the lead singer and he does a duet with Ann Wilson from HEART❤️ . "Almost paradise" is a movie ballad, beautiful

The weekend kickoff song that was played on rock stations around the country! 96 Rock WKLS in Atlanta used to mix it with various cartoon bits, movie sound bites, and other songs into a set called the "Friday 5 O'clock whistle".

That headband, LOL! He started wearing it to keep sweat out of his eyes (apparently the lights got _really_ hot), and it became a bona fide fashion trend in some circles. I saw a reunion show LB did a while back, and on stage he paused and made a big production of putting on a headband before striking a pose. Must have been reading the room right, because everyone was laughing so hard they had to play an opening bridge to give people time to calm down enough to hear the song. Awesome energy.

That one reached number 19 on the Australian charts in 1981. It immediately reminded me of a completely different song with similar name waiting for the weep by British band ‘the Vapours’ which also rocks hard. Thanks.

Another great Canadian band! Jay I hope you're planning on reacting to April Wine soon! Do Roller first, and you'll be hooked!

This song plays every Friday at 5:00 on a classic rock station along with a few other songs about the parting and the weekend .

The 80’s produced some banger bands & tunes during my youthful years. At 57 these tunes are still rocking me out :)

You can't tell from this 4 on the floor song - but Matt Frenette can play the drums. Any doubts? Listen to the reggae ending of " it don't matter". He's doing Steve Gadd level stuff.

Hey y’all! 💕💙 Great song and fantastic band! Please react to their songs “Lovin’ every minute of it”, “When it’s over”, and “turn me loose.”

I saw Loverboy open for Journey in 1982.....I was a young teenager and ad no idea that what I was watching was absolute greatness. Both bands were fantastic. Probably the best time to see either of those bands.

Yessssss!!!! More Canadian content for Canada Day weekend!!!!!! Thank you!!!! Turn Me Loose next please!!! :))

You two are really hitting the Canadian bands this weekend! In honour of that please react to "Hello" by Walk Off The Earth featuring Myles and Isaac! You will simply not believe it!! Keep up the great work!!

Solid Canadian band.

Many radio stations made this a staple of their Friday afternoon shows (around 5 p.m.) for obvious reasons.

Oh my how this brings back the memories! When this song first came out in I think it was 82 this was my anthem on Friday after work. Pop the cassette in my tape deck and head for the store for a six pack of sixteen ouncers. Good times!

My favorite song by them is Lovin' Every Minute Of It

Loving every minute of it, The kid is hot tonight, and when it’s over we’re three more awesome songs by Loverboy you should check out.

Me and my friends LOVED dancing to this at clubs. This era has great songs. How lucky were we?💋💯👍

Every radio station played this during Friday afternoon rush hours. Great driving song!

Do the entire album, it's a keeper all the way thru! Also do Carole King's Tapestry album. Released in 1971, Carole King's Tapestry was one of the most influential albums of its era, topping the chart 15 weeks in a row. She wrote and sang many songs with her husband during the sixties. Listen and enjoy music with meaning! Amelas One

One of the best songs to crank up on Fridays! Glad you finally got back to Loverboy (who are Canadian, continuing your theme from Canada Day yesterday ;) ). They had some true bangers in the 80s, and this was definitely one of them. You can also check out "The Kid Is Hot Tonite", "Queen of the Broken Hearts" and "Hot Girls in Love". Or, if you want a great power ballad (Amber, I'm looking at you), try "When It's Over". If you guys have "Footloose" on your movie list, you may notice that there's a song called "Almost Paradise", where Loverboy's lead singer Mike Reno duetted with Ann Wilson (from Heart). Loverboy also had a song "Heaven In Your Eyes" that was on the Top Gun soundtrack. I would also like to recommend The Tubes "She's a Beauty", as it's been a while since you've reacted to them.

Loverboy was early eighties. Very popular music in the bar scene. Also the hair style and white tank top is a great look.

Lover boy has so many hits…I’m looking forward to you diving deeper into their hits!😎

Another classic from another great Canadian band. Check out the Tragically Hip. They have a boat load of good music. New Orleans is Sinking, 50 Mission Cap, Wheat Kings(about a native gentleman convicted for rape and murder and later found innocent 25 years later) Blow at High Dough, Grace Too. Ahead by a century and more. Their final concert, viewed by 11.7 million people came about after the lead singer was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

When I was in high school, the local rock/pop station played this song every Friday at 5pm. My favorite Loverboy song has to be "Lovin' Every Minute of It." Also worth checking out is "Notorious" which was co-written by Jon Bon Jovi.

Classic Loverboy! Listen to lead singer Mike Reno and Heart's Ann Wilson's song for the movie Footloose called "Almost Paradise" a great love song. Yes, Amber...the album cover with the red leather pants and his fingers crossed behind his bottom is iconic

This song takes me back to my teens years during the 80s.

Mike Reno can turn out an amazing power ballad as well. Check out This Could be the Night - or Almost Paradise (duet with Anne Wilson from Heart) - from the Footloose movie. ETA - I forget about Heaven in You Eyes (from Top Gun) and When It's Over.

This one's a certified 80's banger, but you won't believe how awesome "Lovin' Every Minute of It" is! The vocals are tough s nails! If you want to hear Mike Reno's (lead singer) softer side, check out his duet with Anne Wilson of Heart, "Almost Paradise", from the soundtrack of "Top Gun".

I saw them live in ‘83. One of the best concerts ever.

One of my fave bands of the 80s. I was so sad to hear about Scott Smith(bassist), who disappeared back in 2000. Great band.

You should check out another Canadian band (Loverboy is Canadian) doing a song that also has a working for the weekend vibe. The band is called The Kings and the song is called This Beat Goes On/Switchin To Glide. You might get a shout out by the band members if you react to them, because they messaged me a couple years ago when I commented that i remembered a radio station in Cleveland playing their song every Friday at 5pm. Matter of fact my icon is that radio station's old logo!

Great canadian band!Another great canadian band is April Wine and you should begin with roller.Huge!Hot girls in love from loverboy is good too!

Such a blast from the past! They played this on Thursdays and Fridays, on the radio, in the clubs, always jamming to it n the car, and playing it on our cassette tapes! Lol

You need to react to "Hot tonight" by Loverboy. Great rock song.

I had this album (Get Lucky) on cassette when it was new. I may still have it. As soon as this song was over, I could hear the keyboard notes at the beginning of the next song, "When It's Over," another big single from the album.

Working For The Weekend was the bands 3rd straight big hit song. Coming off the heels of, The Kid Is Hot Tonight and Turn Me Loose. Loverboy was at the top of the music world. RNB

Oh my when this came out it was our go to song on Fridays as soon as school let out....good times and memories. Y'all need to hear the lead singer Mike Reno and Ann Wilson of Heart doing "Almost Paradise" from Footloose soundtrack ...absolutely stunning 🕊️💗

Down from Canada, started the trend in US, leather pants and bandanas. 81-86 they were huge! The band stayed together and still tours.

I have this on original vinyl LP and saw them in concert outdoors at Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, IL back in '86. This song had everyone from the seats all the way up into the lawn seats jumping and dancing! Another neat thing was new band opener, Quiet Riot, made their debut tour and were great too!

This was the Friday “drive home at 5” song for our local station for 20 years. I still think of it leaving work for the weekend.

In the 70s & 80s, album covers were “works of art.” With CDs, that mostly fell away.

I love the keyboard and the 80's had tons in so many bands super powerful instrument the band is smokin 🙂

Mike Reno & Ann Wilson "Almost Paradise" Heart & Loverboy

Lovin Every Minute Of It, Turn Me Loose...i had this on cassette back in the day..still got it.

Early 80's radio was AMAZING with bands like Loverboy, The Cars, Dire Straits, etc. We used to record the radio after requesting some hot new song from the radio station's DJ. Every guy was making mix tapes to give to their crush at school.

First concert I ever saw- love these guys. Back in the day, so many djs would play this at the end if the workday fridays at 5p

My wife and I are remodeling our kitchen and we decided to dig out our old records, for you young pups we had those on vinyl. We broke out the album Get Lucky and this was one of the best and most recognized Loverboy songs.

Speaking of getting back to a band with a LOT to offer, EXTREME! Anything but "More than words" that you have already done!

Loverboy was touring with Billy Squier and played in Denver, a friend of mine was a HUGE fan of Loverboy.Anyway, Phil and his mom were shopping in downtown Denver and happened to meet Mike Reno. Phil low-key fanboyed and Mike Reno took him and his Mom to lunch just to shoot the breeze. Mike asked Phil if he were coming to the concert and Phil told him that he really couldn't afford it. So Mike gave him 5 tickets and backstage passes! Phil asked me if I wanted to go, and my parents wouldn't let me go. I was a junior in high school...My parents were NOT cool!!

FYI- Saw Loverboy in August of 2022. Lead singer, Mike Reno, still sounds as great today. Did you hear that cowbell that started the song. Other great tunes from them: Hot Girls in Love and Lovin Every Minute of It. Thank you for doing Turn Me Loose. That was a great debut to introduce you to them.

Great band...."Lovin Every Minute of It", "Queen of the Broken Hearts", and "Hot Girls in Love".....still listen to these super hits.

Mike Reno, lead singer of Loverboy did a duet with Nancy Wilson, lead singer of Heart. Excellent song. Almost Paradise. It's on the Footloose soundtrack.

My senior year of high school, 1983-84, the popular radio station played this song every Friday at 5pm! It was awesome! Great memories!

Great reaction, from 1981 !!! I saw them in concert, back in the day...