Ah! Leah! - Donnie Iris & The Cruisers - 80th Birthday Bash - UPMC Events Center 3/11/2023 4K HDR

[@004752]

Donnie Iris is one of the most under appreciated, and under recognized musicians around.. I am glad to see he's still rocking at 80!!!

[@PaulinePreed]

Yes he!!! His voice is still incredible!

[@tednugentlives]

Love this long version intro,, but when the b chord barre chords kick in its goosebumps.

[@Martin-iv6lq]

I'd say he's about as appreciated as he should be. At best he deserves to be playing in Japanese pinball arcades on a Saturday night. Pure bubblegum.

[@terrysmith3637]

How many charts have your songs been on?

[@ericcomfort6228]

@@Martin-iv6lqobviously you have no appreciation for talent.

[@roberttompkins6489]

Damn they sound good. I can't believe he is 80. Rock and Roll has kept him young.

[@TheMisanthropistTM]

Donnie is 80 YEARS OLD. Yet he can still control a crowd the way he does. Absolute props to him and the Cruisers!

[@MyFirstPageResults]

I thought that was a typo! Guy was born in 1943 and still has crazy awesome pipes!! LOVED this song in the 80s and still sounds awesome today!

[@ernestboetz7320]

Wow. Take notes, kids. This is the example. This is the standard. This is the heart of the art.

[@RyanCoomer]

100

[@MrGconstantine1972]

You preach brother!!

[@kevinpatrick8788]

Still better live vocals at 80 years old than alot of guys half his age. Amazing .

[@jimleask5595]

Definitely

[@sandysmom100]

Truth !

[@MrGconstantine1972]

Other than the Rolling Stones, of course!!😂

[@bobthebear1246]

Donnie Iris. 80 years old. Still rocking and giving it his all. Amazing. Legend.

[@stephenspencer3883]

That was damn near a religious experience seeing 80 year old Donnie Iris hit those high notes without missing a step! I am a believer! Holy Mother of Pearl! Great lead in and I never expected him to go 80's old school Ah Leah on us. Congrats Donnie. Like Ralph Mouth....you still got it!!!!!!!

[@shipwrecklounge]

if I'd known, I would have made a trip to see this show, no matter. At least I hope I would have.

[@mf9309]

It was a very pleasant surprise! That was awesome!

[@chriskaschok1746]

Donnie and Joe Biden are the same age. That's crazy 🤣

[@itsahellofaname]

"... I never expected him to go 80's old school Ah Leah on us". Really? You were expecting something else? What else would you expect him to sing that anyone would know?

[@davidmuller2901]

Brilliant

[@theburkett67]

I used to work in nursing, taking of people his age who could hardly do much of anything, much less belt a hard rocking tune. Brilliant Donnie!

[@jamesfreeman6025]

Not many people who are 80 can get down on their knees like he did and still get back up on their own! LOL!!

[@eahudimac]

80 years old! Wow! And still hitting the high notes! Amazing!

[@Yooyangs]

That is so awesome!!

[@dianelindberg7649]

To still be able to take the stage at 80 and jump around & sing is amazing! You GO Donnie, I’ve always loved this song❣️

[@lauriemartin9255]

Still going out and doing his thing ❤❤

[@soniabottaro958]

Incredible energy! He sounds fantastic! I never get tired of listening to this song! A classic! Well done, Donnie and company!

[@66fitton]

This man LIVES for music!!! Incredible at his age!!!

[@francescov.3610]

for years people thought that rock n' roll was a one way ticket to an early grave but Donnie Iris out here showing us that it's the fountain of youth.

[@wizaxed]

Wow, at 80 years old, Donnie is still kicking ass!! I remember when this song came out in '80. It was such a rocker!!! I was 9, now at 52, I still have this song on my Spotify playlist - it still holds up as a rocker!!! Happy Birthday to Donnie Iris!! What is also impressive is how easy he got up off the floor - for me at 52, I know it's not easy doing it gracefully!!

[@terrysmith3637]

I was thinking the same thing. He’s in great shape and having a great time. I’ve had both knees replaced and couldn’t do that. Nearly 30 years younger than him.

[@StayingBack71]

Yeah it was a different time when this came out in '80 A lot of parties, I mean a lot of parties...... And the king's switchin' to glide, Tarney Spencer group, early whitesnake, I don't think the kids these days party nearly as hard as we did.

[@KristyMcClellan]

I got chills. Literally. Wow. ❤

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Ahhhh poetic musical genius worldwide sensation brilliant man way ahead of his time on planet earth AND IN HIS OWN DIMENSION

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

Almost lost me on the acoustic version but OMG at 4:30 when he starts the studio version! Im like WTF dude he totally ROCKED the house. Wow, totally blown away.

[@scottsmith1455]

This is an 80 year old man!! I can’t believe this dude, insane!!

[@mw4992]

Long live rock! One of my favorite songs from my youth, the song and the man are timeless!

[@robertb67]

This is one of the coolest things I've seen in a while. I'm so glad this popped up in my recommendations.

[@wilburpost7977]

This man is a National Treasure. Thanks for sharing, Pittsburgh!!

[@wilburpost7977]

Oh, and Happy Birthday, Donnie!! Keep on rockin'!!!

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

THANK YOU !!! from a 56 year young MTV JUNKIE from CT. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNIE FACT Donnie Iris and the Criusers were 1 of the FIRST MTV Saturday Night Concerts in the fall of 1981

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

@Matt_Dylan because we are no longer 14.

[@dalefromshelby8002]

REO Speedwagon was the very first MTV Saturday night concert

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

@@dalefromshelby8002 YES I Know . been looking for August 8th 1981 for years ,

[@Lemmy420]

My hat goes off to this man he has one hell of a voice at 80 years old and moves well too

[@RondaK4566]

❤ ROCKIN!!! Huge smile on my face! Donnie Iris is kicking ass!! Never to old to ROCK!!! 80 years old.....fucking fantastic performance!!!!

[@MarcoPolo-je5ej]

I'm STUNNED that Donnie Iris is 80! Good lord, how did that happen. We used to jam to his music in high school.

[@LWalks64]

This guy is a gem. Absolutely love them!

[@DISCODAN1]

My favorite song of all time in HS… class of 1983! My 40th class reunion is in 3 weeks! How fitting that I find this song 40 years later, and live from Donnie himself! How time flies by, but some things never change indeed!! God bless you Donnie and have a wonderful bday dude!! You still are amazing! I saw you eons ago at Hammerjacks in Baltimore!

[@angelwalker979]

Omg he still sounds amazing! I had the privilege of seeing him in concert early 80s, Toledo speedway jam. Donnie was first, then Triumph, Loverboy and Foreigner. Such good times such awesome memories.

[@luvyesmusici4886]

80 years young is all I can say!

[@taradevine6026]

My god! He sounds incredible!!

[@billmiller5741]

Donnie is the man who gave it all to his fans.

[@danielnovak4284]

It was awesome to him singing this again. God bless him! Happy Belated Birthday to him! Thanks for sharing! God bless you!

[@chipdamutt108]

Old people really do rock!!

[@MrGconstantine1972]

At 80 years old, & still going strong!! I am so very happy i found this video!!❤❤❤❤

[@esp-destroyer-nz5666]

Amazing build up to the song and its an amazing song, thank you Donnie!

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

80 years Old!! He still sounds absolutely amazing!

[@mackpreston2718]

God does that tune bring back some great memories!!! Donnie always rocked it!!!

[@ericsands1566]

Unbelievable!!! Was recently asked to sing this to audition for a cover band. Remember the song from my youth. Crazy this guy still has pipes like that at 80 years old. Hope I'm that fit when I get there. HBD Donnie!

[@luke9129]

Donnie still got them pipes. That's awesome!!!!❤

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME? STILL ROCKING!

[@karenfelder3901]

Donnie has still got it!! Pittsburgh’s best rock and roll❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRetroRoadshow]

I've loved this song for as long as I can remember, and hearing that Donnie Iris is still blowing the damn roof off the place at 80+ years old is so badass. Ah! Donnie! May he rock FOREVER!

[@davidmuller2901]

U ain't lying. 80. Lawd have mercy.

[@rickyhornbach6650]

At 80, Donnie can still kick out the jams, Rock on Donnie,

[@chrisgdyer]

It doesn’t get any more awesome than this!!!! Wow!

[@dalexfilms]

God bless him... Thank you for carrying the torch for rock and roll all these years, Donnie!

[@mgrella63]

God Bless him !! 80 and still has it!!!! Best video Ive seen in ages!!! Im smiling BIg!!!

[@jamieross5887]

Damn that kicked ass.I was a youngun when that came out,I'm 52 now,helluva performance.Whole band killed it.

[@chuckobra]

Beautiful job! Thanks for the post!

[@paulrosenberg4227]

Donnie and the Cruisers. An inspiration! WOW!

[@tommyrose553]

HELLS YEAH!!!!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 80s IS THE NEW 40s !! For Sure

[@offgridnightmarenewhomeste3215]

Long Live Donnie Iris & the Cruisers!

[@Concrete_Jockey]

This is one of my favorite songs from the 80’s.

[@johnk.2508]

This has been one of my 2 or 3 favorite songs since the first time I heard it back in the 1980s. Long live Donnie Iris!

[@catserver8577]

For sure! One of the main reasons I bought an iPod the minute they came out!

[@richmappe6087]

Donnie ripped it up from the first note, to the last! Had the crowd in the palm of his hand. At 80 years old, he is still King Cool!!! I first saw him in '81. This is the most fun I've had at a concert in decades!

[@MrGconstantine1972]

And he still sounds good!!😊😊😊

[@rockthesix1679]

Looks and sounds great!!!

[@darrickcover2200]

i have to crank this song every time it comes on the radio i can't believe how good he can still perform live

[@shadeshadyshade254]

80??? Wow!!! Thats just amazing that he's still singing, moving around so well, getting down on the stage even......wow.

[@pearlguy6351]

Wow incredible I love playing this song on drums

[@simplyalternative207]

Wow! I love it!

[@forrestmiller8951]

80th birthday party n he moves & sings like that??? Gives us all hope if we live that old!!

[@davidmuller2901]

I heard it. That dude is insane. That man takes it to another level. Brilliant

[@johnnyweld9672]

wow sounds great unbelievable at 80 years old rock on Donnie awesome awesome🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@NAVYMEDIC610]

It was an awesome birthday celebration concert for Donnie.

[@larryklawiter9168]

His voice is still amazing! 80?! He even had a little Rob Halford going on-great!

[@Irishlen64]

He looks and sounds amazing. I was astounded when I heard he was 80. Hope I can move and sound that good at his age. My respect towards Mr. Iris and his band they still sound amazing.

[@Goldstarsally]

You could hear the echo of people singing along. I was there! My 28 year old son said why didn't he make it bigger, he's that good! And he don't lie. Bigger in that he should be a national star!

[@blutosadlowski]

Happy Belated Birthday Donny Iris!! This song. I heard it when I was a kid and it followed me through adulthood and I love it. 80 years old? No way. Listen at that voice.

[@sandysherk9834]

Love you, Donnie. You rock!!!! I'm from Ellwood City and hung out with your cousins.

[@joebradley1520]

I can't believe what I'm seeing here!! Wtf?? Just truly amazing!!

[@davidtedds116]

I've always worshipped this song and to see him nail this at 80 years of age gives me goosebumps the size of (fill in the blank). Good for you, Donnie! Never stop!!!

[@chop3625]

Still a great song👍

[@jasondorsey7110]

​@@chop3625 So many bands use backing tracks these days, not Donnie though, he's too damn talented

[@harryfatcat]

I don't know how many times I've watched this but it makes me smile every time!!! 😊😊😊

[@stevecowder4774]

That’s really something. Not only does he not ‘ look ‘ 80, he doesn’t sing like he’s 80 either. And it’s a very fitting number since 1980 was the release year of this cool, rockin ‘ tune. Always did like that one.

[@gregorylapointe4157]

Amazing performance! Hard to believe Donnie is 80! Still hitting the notes and strutting around the stage, no problem.

[@jakr1880]

He still sounds better at 80 than most current performers do at 40. This guy can still belt it out. God bless him. Caught him about 7 or 8 years ago in his early seventies & he still 100% had it.

[@vikkigillespie8663]

Wow just wow!!❤🎉❤

[@davidmuller2901]

This dude nailed it with this song. Some songs r timeless , this is definitely one of those songs. Blows away songs of today.

[@johndanko1882]

Amazing!!! Simply amazing!!! Its obvious that donnie iris still loves performing and giving the audience a great show!!!!

[@gmar7836]

What a wonderful version

[@jeffb.9726]

A true legend! Happy 80th!! Keep rock’in!!

[@donnaowens1522]

Happy Birthday!!! OMG Donnie 😎 Rock on man !!! 💖

[@rogeranderson6609]

Happy Birthday, thanks for a great song , one of my favorites

[@jjsunshine4188]

One of the greatest songs ever and the lead in just awesome ! Xx

[@LeSiZmOr]

Freaking 80!!! Go Donnie!!!!

[@Goldstarsally]

God, his voice is beautiful!

[@chosenwon5618]

True musicians right there!!! They sound just as good as they did 40 years ago!!!!

[@kentdouglas202]

Still killing at 80 years old. Incredible!

[@michaelwilson2340]

He must have had a pretty clean lifestyle for a musician. Even the way he moves is incredible.

[@joekugelman4196]

He sounds great and the band is tight….. good for him!!!!

[@marcrobert-vi2mj]

Back in 1980 I had to buy this l.p.back on the streets.such a underrated rock song

[@jasondorsey7110]

Love that seafoam green fender guitar he has on the cover, a stratocaster with a telecaster neck, the reverse of what Clapton used in Blind Faith

[@M4DesignUSA]

WOW! There's half a dozen versions here on KZbin... Just watched/downloaded them all 2008 -> 2023 Wooooo! ;-)

[@artlife6210]

awesome video, thank you to who posted this!

[@upstateguitar]

Thank you so much for this, so great to see Donnie do this song in the present day, made me remember what an awesome song it is

[@Bel5647]

Bloody truly amazing happy 80th to you donnie the legend 🥂🎸🎶😘

[@thoushallbefree5387]

Wow, this is a great version of the song! I can keep this on loop for ages❤ I was thinking you couldn’t sing the original way but I was too hasty!👍💯rock on!

[@andrewwaggoner1831]

Wow!!! No idea donnie was still rocking it , awesome !!❤

[@jeffalbert8109]

Saw you open for Journey in '85. Love you Donnie ❤

[@TheCjbowman]

One of the best "box" chord progressions ever written. Classic 🤘😁

[@TimmyAndTammyScumbag]

Those box riffs can be catchy but this is one of the catchiest ever!

[@whipsmartchris]

Can you explain?

[@TheCjbowman]

@@whipsmartchris sure... So, as an example, using power barre chords btw, play A at the 5th fret, G at the third fret, C at the third fret, then D at the fifth fret. It makes a square box. Any combo therein is a "box" progression. Many, many, many rock songs are in combinations of this shape. 🤟

[@whipsmartchris]

@@TheCjbowman Thank you - it's a great song that should be far more popular. I still don't understand why he didn't break through in a bigger or more sustained way.

[@hellrazor67]

Happy 80th, Donnie!!! Still kickin' that ass! Love it.

[@mitchellstrouse6552]

Love this ! One of my all time favorite songs! Timles. So wish they went on to make more songs like this

[@stingkirk]

I swear this is keeping him young and in shape! Way to go Donnie! AMAZING!

[@joeyw4442]

Go Donnie! 🤟

[@jppagetoo]

I first saw Donnie on the tour in 1981? Maybe early 82. This song was a big hit on the radio at the time. He opened for Nazareth. We were all blown away by his show that night. Looks like he still has the pipes. Good on him. His wardrobe is a bit more conventional now, LOL.