1983 Night Ranger "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" (Rock Palace)

[@bobthebear1246]

Man, they sure put on a great show then. Back when you could still Rock In America.

[@christyherself]

I am aging myself. I remember when this came on Rock Palace...I taped it, watched it over & over until I wore the tape out. Glad to see it here.

[@AngelofAnguish]

LIKEWISE!

[@51bhc]

Old school ........that we will never see again nowadays......... lost art.

[@AngelofAnguish]

Thank God I was a teen in the '80s! Knowing what people accept as decent (rock) music, TODAY, in my opinion, it's NOT EVEN WORTH being a rock fan!

[@brentobrien6642]

What is crazy is, no cell phones but somehow way better. Born 1977 loved these times and was still young lol

[@bej144]

Watson's solo is sheer, unasailable, unrivaled MAJESTY!!! Bow before the RANGER!!!

[@trevLV]

2 guitar players who TOTALLY complimented each other..great band!!!!

[@82sweetheart]

I Love this song!!!!!!! I remember seeing the original video for the first time on MTV ~ I got chills when I heard it then and I still do!!!!! Wish the original video was on here!! I love Night Ranger!!!!!!!!

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

video daily motion ONLY............ Oh well ;0(

[@tonybusano3995]

Agreed. There's just something about this song. I think that for me it has everything to do with what what happening in my life at that time and...with who.

[@Shaft-Industries]

You're a doll!

[@marleneproctor2744]

82sweetheart I love ❤️ the video with them on a train 🚂 I can't find it ! It came out in 1982 that's how I discovered them on MTV and loved them ever since !

[@philsims8655]

SAME HERE. ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS OF ALL TIME.

[@bartolemeo]

One of the finest bands and guitar duos ever, IMHO. Classy guys.

[@kirk2288]

Takes me back to high school.... Still as powerful today as it was 20 years ago... Miss those days... LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patom1967]

Awesome! I was 16 in 83.That is rock and roll to me!!!! I had this cassette and we used to play it on the school bus on our "boom boxes".Everyone loved Night Ranger! The 80's was a good time to be young! Before school shootings, 9/11 and 4 buck a gallon gas!!

[@glenmiz]

Great song and even better solos. Just have to crank it up, which is one of the many reasons my ears have a constant ringing in them today. Long live Rock and Roll. Thanks for posting.

[@StackLikesAtari]

"You're gonna have a good 1984, aren't ya?" LOL

[@32Debs]

Jeff and Brad....AMAZING GUITAR PLAYERS...how many bands can replicate what they record on an album virtually note for note live? One of my favourite Night Ranger songs flowing with raw energy and musical talent throughout in this fantastic live performance..WOW!!

[@Guitfiddlejase]

I can't believe I'm seeing this now... I watched this on TV when I was a kid.I remember my parents were trying to get me to go to bed,but my dad folded and let me stay up and finish the show. Thanks so much for posting!

[@melindanelson7111]

Saw these guys in 1986. Wow! It seems like yesterday. I miss these days and I listen to this band at least 3 times a week!

[@Goobian]

I saw them perform in August last summer. They can still rock out! They would sing "don't tell me you love me" and then we would sing "cause I don't wanna know" a woman I was standing by said she saw Night Ranger in the 80's perform and she was pregnant at the time with her daughter. Her daughter and son that are about my age were there. I am 26. I am glad I am one of my generation that can appreciate a band like Night Ranger!!

[@SouthSideScotty47]

saw these guys in "84" at magic mountian and was seated upper stage rt, almost the exact same as the camera angle and boy this brings back the memories. They were amazing then and still sound fresh. Maybe I'm just gettn old but guys could really play their instraments back then and Brad and Jeff where among the best of that era. Long Live Night Ranger, Long Live Rock & Roll !!

[@MrDPMSA3]

suburbanchef09, your not alone. The 80's really did rock with real talent and real music!!

[@christiedf33]

Saw these guys twice in the 80's...you should have been there...they really kicked butt live!!!

[@chabadoogi]

This is my favorite guitar solo of all time! Fits the song perfectly and absolutely is mind bogglglgleing!

[@nevo1010]

wow like my father allways say "Remembering is living".Man i remember those great 80's days,i saw them in Puerto Rico in 1983 when i was 16 and then i saw them again when they came back and Rock the Island of Puerto Rico in 1985.With all the respect of the world for the 90's and todays generation but so far the 80's where the best days ever in life...80's ROCKS!!!!

[@0s0bear]

Yea I remember these guys when I was a kid,listening to this brings back some sweet memories.....total guitar gods. This music STILL KICKS ASS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrisalexander5217]

i remember new yrs eve 84-85 with Y and T at Cow Palace...good times

[@NathanRyanAllen]

I wish i was having a good 1984! Anyone agree?!?!

[@jrock2264]

I've seen them twice in the last 5 years and they're still just as good. They put on one of the best shows I've seen.

[@LCola1967]

This song brings back so many memories! Awesome music - and Jack Blades being adorable certainly didn't hurt. They still know how to rock after all these years. So glad they're still touring!

[@RT10365]

Just Killer! I never missed them when they came to NY (83-86). They are still one the the best live bands I have ever seen.

[@mikeknight4u]

My second favorite Night Ranger song. The lead singer reminds me of Rob Lowe and Rick Springfield. :)

[@ghostdancer2302]

Saw these guys in March of '84 and they kicked ass. There were absolutely no stinkers on their albums and they could deliver live. In other words, a great band.

[@DarrellS54]

The Rock Palace! I forgot about this show. thanks for posting!

[@melodicexp]

That was AWESOME!!!!!! Great performance!!!

[@muzzmatrix]

Night Ranger = Another Underrated Band. Two phenomenal vocalists in Blades & Keagy AND two phenomenal guitarists in Gillis & Watson. Most bands are lucky to have one guy that's great at anything.

[@210acer]

one of the greatest hard rock bands ever

[@THRUTHESEEYES]

It's quite obvious that some people are just clueless. If you don't know anything about music, then you shouldn't post your nonsense. Any real musician, whether they like Night Ranger or not, will tell you they are very talented. There is a lot of music that i don't care for, but I still respect some of the artists on a talent level. There is a lack of talent in most music today. Night Ranger Rocks!

[@jefflbi]

I saw these guys in the late 90s at 6 Flaggs in New Jersey. A little older, shorter hair, but they still played the hell out of this song and hit every note!! Unfreakin' believable!!

[@metalred74]

They had 2 badass guitarists! 80's hard rock doesn't get any better than this!

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

Those dual solos are still fresh and incredible almost 30 years later. Brad and Jeff...HELL YEAH!

[@ronsalsberry8247]

You can never go back and you can never rush the future, livein in the here and now, hear it now. One more time Ranger boys, "You can still Rock in America!!!"

[@238839]

Thank for video post...loved this group and still do. Used to play this song in an old band of mine...never nailed it like these guys but we had lots of fun...thanks again!

[@thepieroxmysox]

I love this song no one Iikes the 80's anymore!!!! I live 80's music!!

[@AngelofAnguish]

I, TOO, LOVE THE '80s! In my opinion, despite the fact I DO love certain forms of modern technology, NO OTHER, I REPEAT, NO OTHER ERA/DECADE, WILL EVER, EVER, TOP, OR EVEN MATCH, THE '80s!

[@keithbkr]

God I wish I had my own Hot Tub Time Machine. The 80's were so much fun!

[@xeuropn]

Man. They could always put on a great show in front of a German audience. Take for example, the first Rock Am Ring in 1985. Awesome! Great post!

[@evolutionmb]

Both solos are so much fun to play. Awesome song and performance!

[@W5NWA]

Saw them two weeks ago, still rockin the house. They did this superbly.

[@dand13108]

Saw them twice on this tour. It doesn't get much better than this.

[@MTD45]

If I could I would take us all back to 1980 and do It all again.

[@ezdno]

Man I saw this show here in Reno that year. What a great time.

[@RandomInAmerica]

Wow.......I remember liking Night Ranger but I never realized the two guitar players shared the lead role.....that's great! I'm not sure of too many guys that can do that these days and it sure made for a great performance here!! Nice goin' Night Ranger...I'll have to start listening to more of your stuff......ROCK ON!!

[@Super1bigKahuna]

A most outstanding contribution to the rock nation!!!! Night Ranger rules!!!!

[@TheStar0fLight]

I love this song.My father use to always rock out to it and now i do.Such good memories.:)

[@RadioStarRTR]

i saw these guy live in Charlotte NC on Oct 30, 2010. they still rock just as hard, if not harder!

[@JeffBailey1999]

Amazing Performance by one of the greatest rock bands ever ! Pure Rock !!! Note for Note solos !!!

[@MrJlee64]

Just saw them in Dec. in Cleveland , They still rock !!!

[@DelsFan]

This is a great song; always loved it. I remember the first band I ever saw using cordless guitars (Rick Derringer, 1977 or '78). Now, where would we be without 'em!

[@zackgomez6910]

Thanks, for sharing, Julie.

[@donowens5883]

i sing at reno bars to alot of night ranger songs including this song on friday nights

[@Bigschwang]

the guitar work is very impressive !

[@lgwelsh1]

My old buddies and were talking the other day about old rock guitarists. The usual responses came up, Van Halen, Rhoads.. you get the idea. Then my buddy says..what about Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson LOL. We all got quiet and then started laughing LOL. Man were those guys great!

[@scwalker2000]

This HAS to be the best performance I have ever seen for this song!! Awesome job! Thanks for posting! :)

[@POLLOTROM]

one of my first bands. I only had the chance to see them when they were a trio in early 90's.

[@bartolemeo]

When Guitars Ruled The World ;) thanks for posting this wonderful stuff!

[@radamus210]

Man watching that makes me feel 20 all over again!

[@tophe95]

Great song and the two guitars solo are awesome!

[@ILoveOreoPup]

No. You are not getting old. I was in the 80's too. And i refuse to grow old. I loved this song. I never liked saying, "I love you". This song made me feel justified.

[@photograpea]

@brat46 I so loved the 80s as well, I want to go back as well!!!

[@jimmysally]

Two of the most underated guitarist ever!!!!

[@sweenykim]

One of the TIGHTEST, most AUTHENTIC bands LIVE.

[@Croatian098]

awesome! guitar solo like an adrenaline bomb! whoaaaah... it must be quite a feeling hear them live...

[@paulmadryga]

Man, the 80's were such an interesting time to be a teenager...!

[@supahz]

Still have this on VHS somewhere in the house. Classic!

[@ualemp902]

Wow- I remember seeing this exact show late one night when I was about 18. After that I went out and bought the album.

[@kimusic6]

Saw them on concert last summer, they opened for Journey. My excitment was over the top!!!! xD it was an awesome concert!

[@DarrellS54]

I remember this well! Thank you for posting!

[@bamaoutlawxxx]

seen them in 85 one of the best i have been to....damn im old was hoping they were coming back to Bama would love to see them one last time

[@MrDyl7]

I get chills from the solo onwards. Such an epic solo and third chorus.

[@constantinosxenos5567]

Awesome!!!!!!! Back then, when music was music and fun was fun!!!!!!!!

[@vinnykster]

One of the BEST bands out of the 80's! Very underrated indeed! First band I ever saw live in 1984 with 38 Special. Guitar wise>> these 2 Gillis and Watson put on a CLINIC! Excellent players with each their own sound and style! :)

[@mdurbanek]

Saw these guys at the Santa Barbara Bowl a week ago. Inf*ckingcredible! If you get a chance to see 'em, do it.

[@Swordsfor200Alex]

Saw these guys in St Louis in 84 opening for Sammy Hagar (VOA Tour) and they rocked the Checkerdome (Arena)......awesome!

[@TheMusiclover1967]

I TOTALLY LOVE JACK BLADES!!! HE'S THE MAN!!!

[@MKGVintage]

Just an awesome tune! Remember seeing them back in 1984 in Syracuse.

[@thestrawhead]

every time I check in on a Night Ranger video it sounds just like the song. they must be really good live

[@MrMetalheart10]

Can't say they're the greatest of the 80s rock n roll but they defiently rock.

[@tuda81]

There is no singer like Night Ranger In now and old times!

[@JimHadar1]

My high school jazz band had a kick-ass rhythm section (your humble poster on drums included lol) with bass, drum, guitar & keyboards in the mid-80s. Sometimes the director would let us cut loose with this one at pep rallies & games and man the mofo ROOF would come off the joint! Great memories!

[@garysondrini4911]

I saw Night Ranger during their Dawn Patrol album release open up for Motorhead on their Ace Of Spades tour at the Old Waldorf in S.F. Fuck what a mismatch. Great show and probably the loudest concert I ever witnessed. Talked with Brad years later about the show and he remembered quite well. That's funny shit.

[@metalred74]

Jeff AND Brad,what a KILLER guitar duo! Either one by himself would be exceptional but BOTH together!?!?

[@Bobwithbubbles1033]

Totally awesome. I can't believe that even 30 people didn't like this one.

[@thestrawhead]

41 years old and a sucker for dueling guitars!!! Better than sound effects and drum machines on the new pop music.

[@sudameriquen]

The Rock Palace, what a great show! A shame that we missed it in Sout America

[@blu062]

most under rated band of the 80's

[@drryles]

Saw Night Ranger 2 times when I was in my teens ( early 80's)...Good Memories :)

[@pharmtech1991]

Wow! These guys are amazing live! Thanks for posting.

[@CigEconomy]

Yeah you're right, they are both excellent guitarists. And this is one of my favorite solos

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1983 {February 12th} Night Ranger performed "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... At the time "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" was at position #46 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, two weeks later it would peak at #40 {for 3 weeks}, and it spent twelve weeks on the Top 100... "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" reached #4 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart... And on the same episode of 'Bandstand' they also performed "Sing Me Away", eight weeks later it would enter the Top 100 at position #73, and then four weeks later it would peak at #54 {for 2 weeks, it spent nine weeks on the Top 100... Between 1983 and 1988 the San Franciscan band had eleven Top 100 records with two reaching the Top 10; "Sister Christian" peaked at #5 {for 2 weeks} on June 3rd, 1984 and "Sentimental Street" reached #8 {for 2 weeks} on July 21st, 1985...

[@EXTIQUE]

IF YOU DIDN'T GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN 1980 AND 1990,,YOU HAVE NO CLUE HOW HUGE OF A HIT THIS WAS!! THIS IS DEFINITELY 1 OF A FEW SONGS THAT DESERVES TO BE PLAYED AT 11!!!!

[@CigEconomy]

Brad is such an underrated guitarist. AMAZING performance!

[@CaptNemo100]

Brad Gillis with the Fernandes Strat and Jeff Watson on the Les Paul - two distinct guitar sounds and two different guitar playing styles....it doesn't get any better than this

[@thepieroxmysox]

AMAZING bring back the 80's!!!!!!!!

[@IndyCaran672]

Amazing!! What an incredible band!!!

[@zsuzsu19]

Its an amazing concert. Saw it in Sioux Falls, SD