I think Filipinos are born in music conservatories and not in maternity hospitals. Because they already bring this giant musicality in DNA. Congratulations guys you are great. Greetings from Áustria 🇦🇹.

Wicked cover! That drummer was beating on that kit like it owed him money!! Outstanding!!!

REO Brothers: A Welcome Addiction My children has been teasing me lately about my REO addiction on KZfaq. Of course I have to admit that they have reason enough to rib me on this one because I constantly berate them about wasting time watching everything that comes out of KZfaq, from those cat videos to people pig-eating in all exotic locales. I myself is wondering why all of sudden I’m drawn so heavily to the music of these young gentlemen from the Visayan region of the Philippines. I came of age in 80’s and certainly enjoys New Wave music, one of the best things, in my humble opinion, to come off that era. But I’m more of a jazz listener, much to the consternation of my wife every time I blast my jazz collections in our living room stereo. She always teases me of trying too hard to be cool or appear intellectual. The engineer in me is trying to rationalize this new addiction. Being in my 50’s I could easily attribute this to being a midlife crisis. If midlife crisis looks like this, then I welcome it with open arms. Or maybe I’m just rooting for fellow Filipinos to do well. Being away from home for more than half of my life, I’m always excited to see a countryman making waves everywhere. Coming from a small town on the southern tip of Masbate, Philippines, I can tell you that life there is not easy. Knowing that these young men came from Leyte and having idea of their early circumstances in life, you cannot fault me at all for rooting for them to achieve the success that they truly deserve. Or it could be that the music they are playing reminds me of my father who was an avid rock-and-roll fan who considered his 8-track cassette tape player one of his most cherished possessions. Or it could be that REO Brothers’ brand of music is a throwback to that era where good sound is achieved by mastering the instruments instead of over-polishing them with every byte of digital tweaking. That era where vocal harmonies is essential to every recording. But as an avid photography enthusiast I know that art cannot be rationalized. It is a unique connection between the artist and the viewer. So I will keep listening to Miles Davis, John Coltrane or Frank Sinatra. I will keep marveling at the black-and-white photographs of Ansel Adams. I will always revisit Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man And The Sea or have my working class roots rekindled by John Steinbeck. But I will also now listen to REO Brothers. This is an addiction that I truly welcome.

I watched Philippino bands while in the Navy in the 70s. They could play the newest hits from the Era flawlessly. Remarkable band. Rock on!

That guitar solo, this dude is in god mode.

Fantastic, Reno - drumming is insane!!! load of requests for a reaction! coming up guys!! Thank you, Bob

I grew up with Doug Fieger, the lead singer in the group "The Knack". Doug was the lead singer in the original version of "My Sharona". I remember in gym class in 1968 we were wrestling partners, so we got pretty close, pun intended. Unfortunately Doug died of cancer in 2010. Doug was a really nice, smart, creative guy. He was full of life and already a very talented person at that time. Hearing this song makes me both happy and sad. It's a tribute to Doug's creativity, but it's sad Doug had to leave us so soon. In Oak Park High School we had a big class of intense individuals that went on to do amazing things. Certainly Doug was one of those people.

I did not hear a single flubbed/missed note. I know this song like the back of my hand - worked on it for a lot of years. Especially the drummer - perfect rendition.

Drums: perfect. Bass: perfect Rhythm guitar: perfect Lead guitar: perfect (solo: perfectly perfect) Vocals: perfect. Perfect.

The hardest part of that song is the guitar solo and the dude nailed it.....🤘

Sounds JUST LIKE The Knack. Not sorta like The Knack, but JUST LIKE The Knack. Those harmonies and the lead guitar are like carbon copies and just so incredibly impressive. Love REO Brothers!

Another generation singing the praises of a real, live West Los Angeles real estate agent! Perhaps Sharona will check this out. Great job!

Drummer is in another dimension, this is now my 10th time to click the play button. How could the drummer be so perfect and clear?

I wasn't satisfied with just one pass. Hit that replay button again. 😁

Plays lead and sings, and nails a very difficult solo. Simply awesome.

REO Bros, you are worth watching and listening to over and over again. With "My Sharona" you've shown yet again that you can scale with so much ease the various sounds across the rock 'n roll genre: from Beatles to Eagles, and now to this punk rock group. When consuming your product, though, one must not forget these undeniable facts about you: 1) that you are all self-taught, 2) that you have honed your talents since when Raymart and Ralph were barely out of puberty, 3) that you can produce quality legacy sound despite not having the sophisticated technology and professional technicians to support you, 4) that you yourself arrange, direct, mix, and produce all these wonderful covers, 5) that you have gone beyond your provincial roots to produce a sophisticated musical brand that equals all the great bands you have covered so far, 6) that you are survivors of one of the most devastating natural disasters to hit this century, and 7) that you are a family and it shows in how you respect and support each other. REO Bros, you do not only entertain but most of all you inspire.

In a world where mediocrity passes for greatness, these guys are the real deal. They don't merely cover this song, they embody it and give it new life.

Wow, individually these guy are brilliant, but as a guitarist myself the lead guitarist is awesome . Captures the Knack guitarist sound brilliantly.. You're all ace though..

Kids, this is how to cover a song. With passion and precision. Practice, practice, practice. You all slayed this. Amazing!!!

The only thing I would add is a club-full of people clapping and cheering: 'cause you guys are great and you deserve it!!!

Erm ...well ..lol ..what can I say? ..I used to play this song in a band and it's an awesome number to get people up off their seats and on to the dance floor ... it's definitely a song where the drummer shines and Reno was absolutely 'ballistic' in this one! ... he hardly raised his head and went at it 'like a bull at a gate' as we say in the UK ... every beat was spot on and he drove the song along like Lewis Hamilton ... RJs lead playing was immense and rocked the hell of this one ... Ralph and Mart took a back seat here but did what they needed to do and that was to be a tight rhythm section which is what the song needed ... with this song we are starting to see a little different side of what our boys are capable of ... so let's have some more rockers! ... that was 100% perfect and it's not an easy song to play ... I'm so proud of you once again you NEVER cease to amaze me! ...oh and great to see Ralph playing a Hofner!

I got nuthin left....every song is just phenomenal!

These sweeties are keeping me up at night watching them. We boomers in the usa love you guys. Fantastic cover❤❤❤❤❤❤

On Sept 26, 1979, I was a high school senior at Kirkwood High in St. Louis, MO, and the Knack just randomly showed up at our school to perform a concert. There was no advertising and no one knew ahead of time except maybe the school administration. The band probably didn't advertise so there wouldn't be massive crowds at our school that afternoon. But 900 of us students enjoyed a free concert of the hottest band at that time. What a great memory your performance brought back to me from that event over 40 years ago.

Coming from a guy that was there when this song broke through the charts, YOU GUYS NAILED IT!!!!!

Hail the drummer!!! He was in a zone. So intense. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

This song brings back so many memories. When this song came out it was so s e x y. I was entering puberty and noticing girls for their p o t e n t i a l... Sitting in my treehouse, a few boards connecting some branches, looking at a Hustler Magazine I had traded a record for (vinyl record). Wow, what a flashback. You folks nailed the song!

Absolutely outstanding!!! Wow!! This song was released in 1979, I believe. I was 19. You guys did a great job!

Was in the service back in the 70's and spent time in Olongapo subic bay. My 1st shore leave, walking down Magasaisai during the day past all the clubs and I heard jukeboxes blaring out of each of them all the solid hits of the day. The first place I went into I found out that all the music was from live bands practicing. Those bands were ALL incredible - sounded exactly like the recordings.

Reno, the drummer, is possessed!

I don't think anyone was expecting this; it's an entirely different style to what the band usually does. I think this one will stand out.

THE WORLDS GREATEST COVER BAND! Rock 🎸 🤘 on Brothers REO!

@4:09 Aside from the AMAZING rendition REO Bro's performed here, the drummer nailed that pregnant pause! :) You guys are simply AMAZINGLY Talented! Thank You for sharing your musical prowess with the KZfaq viewing audience.

Can’t help myself to rock my head w d beat ! Gets my blood warm up !

The drummer is making a work out there Great shape and sounds fantastic

Can't wait to see the Reo Brothers in the UK in the future whenever that will be. Please please me 👍. Wow though you guys rock with this awesome

Be careful people, I think there’s a bug going about....it makes my ears get a warm fuzzy sensation, my foot won’t stop tapping and my index finger keeps involuntarily hitting the replay button. I think it might be contagious....

Perfect and bloody well done .I'm proud to be a Filipino guy . Holy cow!!

Another great cover. Got to see The Knack in 79. The drummer Bruce was a regular at the Beatlefest in LA in 200o. Got to talk too him an get his photo. Unfortunately Doug an Bruce, who wrote the song has passed away. Keep on rocking!

I got blisters on my fingers....lol Great track boys 👍🏼

Wonderful! I used to skate to this back in the day of The Knack and My Sharona. Excellent cover, my friends!

Awesome is an understatement; I'm sorry I ran out of adjectives. I love you guys. All my love, adoration, and respect forevermore, REO siblings.

Superb performance guys, Mrs is about to hit me with something as I am stuck watching in disbelief..🤣🤣🤣.👏👏👏

Great cover! The Knack were very underrated band from Los Angeles. The REO Brothers did them PROUD.

Wow that was so impressive! Greetings from Peru.

So glad you guys played the long version, nice work!

@ 00:43 you know you shouted with them when you first heard it I know I did you guys are AMAZING 👏

Drummer is insanely good!

Wooooo! Rock on!

Well, let's start with this: I watched the video 4 times. Once for each members performance . Let's start with Reno, the Drummer, wow, dude! Such intensity- you were so into it, you never looked up even once! AWESOME! 2. RAYMART: As Rythym you were freaking spot on-(same as in Eye in the Sky- your best by the way) 3 . RALPH-WTHH? (WHAT THE HOLY HELL!)- Shit, best bass I've heard from you EVER! 4. RJ....Dude, I just don't know HOW to describe your level of talent. The word PRODIGY does come to mind! But, also, RJ, when you say "whoo", I have to laugh, because your brothers are so relaxed when they say it- but, buddy, your WHOLE body gets into it!🤪 I am so PROUD to be one of your 1st Patreons! Keep it up, boys! Also, my birthday is January 11th, can I get a shout out, please?

Raymark does the whole 80's side to side punk thing- so cool!

WOW! Great job guys! Berton Averre would be proud of that guitar solo!

I love Filipino bands more than any other country. Beautiful people and totally talented. East meets West in PH. Salamat Po!

Flawless version 🤘 incredibly well played

This makes me feel so proud being one of your patrons in Patreon. You're worth it and you deserve all our support. You can stay being a cover band coz there's a lot of old songs waiting to get appreciated again and you relive them with such awesomeness. I'm encouraging people to pledge their support to the REO Brothers in Patreon. They will never let you down.♥️

Love the crisp sound of the guitars and that nothing is overblown. You can hear the individual parts so well.

Reno is so aggressive on the drums attacking it like crazy 😍😍😍 ...crazy electrifying goodness. Noticed the 3 of them are standing now..preparing for incoming live performances? when? where? Bring it on guys!!!

It looks like Reno broke a stick at 2;45, he didn't bat an eyelid! incredible

This is insane! I tell you

Wow, my teen ages came back instantly!

i wonder of those who gave their thumbs down on this can surpass this brilliant performance of this lads..i would love to hear and see it post your work

I’ve been a huge Knack fan since before I seen them play live the first time in 1979 in Dallas Tx…unless you’ve ever heard the original cut of My Sharona on they’re first album you’ve probably never heard the extended version with the lead guitar break that’s twice as long as this version and it’s awesome. But you guys did a damn good job so thanks 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Well that just tossed me back to 1979!

3:37 best part of the solo guitar. 3:56 accuracy of the drums and the solo guitar.

You're all so multi-talented. Some of the best covers online!

That was so authentic. I'm just in a daze now. Awesome performance.

Awesome drum beat. Somebody buy that drummer a drink.

Watching again😊😊😊😊😊

*Wow! That is freaking Fantastic 4 ❤️💛💚💙!!!!*

You guys absolutely nailed it! My measure of a cover of "My Sharona" is how well the guitar solo is done (when it's done at all), and this is one of the best performances of it. The solo in "My Sharona" is, to me, one of the best guitar solos of all time. I hope Berton Averre and Prescott Niles (the surviving members of The Knack) see this.👍😎

It sounds as well as the original versión. Congratulations guys

I have nothing but utmost respect for the talent these guys have ..fantastic cover. 💕💕🎶🎶

Such a great cover.

Brilliant, you guys certainly have a knack for sounding exactly like The Knack!👍👍👍

Not a lot of Musicians Give Cover this Iconic One Hit Wonder ,Great Job,Excellent,,,

I'm totally crazy about your group. Congratulations guys you play this song just for me. :D

Too much fun. You guys are just fun to watch and listen too. RJ and Reno shine on this song. Thanks for setting my day on fire.

I have a habit of picking a song and watching all of the cover videos. Today I picked My Sharona and this is the last one in the que. I can honestly say it is the closest to the original by The Knack. I enjoyed hearing it. The ORIGINAL came out my Senior year in High School. Love the song. GREAT JOB GUYS!!

I have always felt that outro solo is an underrated solo. Nicely done!

What an interpretive duel between Reno and RonJoseph RJ !!!! Exciting, tensing the nerve to the maximum uffff An explosion of vitality ... Wonderful. Sublime demonstration between drums and lead guitar. Reno giving all of himself. and RJ the best solo guitarist. They have come far. High very high. The best group Thank you for existing. Thank you

I was 23 when that song came out. You guys rocked it!!

I love the drummer hehe freaking good!!! 👍🕺

Out - out - out - outstanding!!

I think this is the 50th time that I'm listening to My Sharona, cover by the REO Brothers! I am so amazed by their overall performance and the stamina of the brothers, especially Reno!

That was kick-@ss air guitar classic. I can skip coffee after this performance!!!!

Boy he sure nailed that solo it's one of the greatest solos of all time and he got it perfect!

You guys are amazing!!! I don’t understand how come you’re not famous!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Excellents Reo Brothers, thanks for music,god bless you,regards from Mexico

The lead guitarist nailed that solo!! Awesome job by everyone.

OMG.... WHILE I'M WATCHING AND LISTENING TO THIS GUYS... I THINK I FLOATED.............

The drummer is on fire.😊👍

REO Brothers are a special kind of cover band. What they do is no mean feat. It's art, even science, if you will. This is their forte, passion and niche. So, I wish people would stop harping on the brothers' not writing their own music. The REO brothers are talented enough...more than many of us will ever be. And the joy their musicianship brings is exceedingly abundant.

Fabulous solo dude, note for note. You nailed it.

Don't throw this around too often...PERFECT!

Amazing, that second solo in particular was blazing hot. This and the Phil X version are top class.

I was in grade one when this rock music came out. Thanks Reo Brothers. Stay strong. Do not skip commercials guys.

Amazing cover!!!! So tight and in sync. Was mesmerised by incredible guitar solo. "Well done" is an understatement!!

You even mixed it like the orginal, ( left and right guitars separated in mix) . Great job all round.

Once again, REO Brothers strikes again with this incredible rendition of My Sharona, every one in the band did very well their parts... Wow!!! 💕❤️👏👏👏👏Bravo, luv u REO Bros!

I can't count how many times I have viewed/listened to this video. WOW!