First time hearing Poison "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@ny2979]

“Something to believe in” is a beast of a song

[@bdavidson8658]

Great song Poison had a lot more depth then people gave them credit for.

[@edp5886]

This portion of the lyrics tears me up as a Veteran - Twenty-two years of mental tears Cries a suicidal Vietnam vet Who fought a losing war on a foreign shore To find his country didn't want him back Their bullets took his best friend in Saigon Our lawyers took his wife and kids no regrets In a time I don't remember In a war he can't forget He cried "forgive me for what I done there Cause I never meant the things I did

[@ronparsons8786]

React to this song!! It's amazing and deep

[@juniperginny9441]

Yes, but the official music video is a must with this one, not the lyric video.

[@vivianhayes6865]

Absolutely

[@markoehler2752]

Hell yeah, one of the biggest, best power ballads of the ‘80s! They were a powerhouse back in the day with Bret’s Vocals and C.C. On the strings. That’s one of the most iconic riffs of the time! Great choice!

[@scottvanhille5688]

The year was 1988. "Nothing But A Good Time" is a great hit. The fans really made this a hit for them on the charts.

[@deannawalker7022]

Look What the Cat Dragged In, Unskinny Bop, Talk Dirty To Me, Something To Believe In, I Won't Forget You, Fallen Angel and #1 Bad Boy. Just a few good ones by Poison.

[@Jihavoh777]

I concur all great tracks

[@kevindaniels2078]

Don't forget Nothing But A Good Time

[@earlconnerley5749]

I got to see poison oh I want to say probably the early 90s when they toured with KISS

[@timwise1758]

My local radio station wouldn’t play talk dirty to me till after 10pm times have changed lol

[@timwise1758]

@@earlconnerley5749 saw them Feb 91 with my future wife. Trixter Slaughter opened for them right before 1st Gulf War

[@LordEagle]

Screaming guitar = goosebumps,,,,👍😎

[@barrycounts490]

Poison was one of the best hair bands of the eighties ! This is still one of my favorite songs and its a wonderful Super Ballad ! Thanks Y'all btw You guys need to do another Band-Maid song "ONSET" Live is an instrumental really good =) If you want a fun song by Poison try "Talk Dirty To Me"

[@berniemargolis4288]

Talk Dirty to Me is definitely more of a rock song. Every Rose Has Its Thorn was one of those obligatory rock ballads that hair bands put on their records. Not to say that I don't love it!

[@lorettasearcy1471]

A lot of people hate on poison all the time. Saying they can't really play their instruments, and that Bret can't really sing.😖 I think those haters need to shut up!!!!

[@monickalynn4365]

I've heard this song 8,000,000 times. Now 8,000,001. This is a great classic power ballad

[@josephmastando358]

ITS LIKE THE GUITAR WAS SCREAMING ALL EMOTIONS

[@amymichelle1916]

It's like you can feel the emotions when CC plays 😊

[@Seanriver316]

"Nothin' But a Good Time"(1985) Graduated from high school and went with a group of friends down to Ocean City, MD in a rented beachfront condo for a week. We had MTV cranked up, pretty much 24/7, and this seemed to be on about once an hour. Good times...

[@loriedwards4953]

CLASS OF 85,!💜🥁🥢🎶🎸💜

[@mikenastasi8927]

Except Nothin But A Good Time wasn't released until 1988 and their 1st album didn't come out until 1986.

[@Seanriver316]

@@mikenastasi8927 Damn, wtf am I thinking of? This is like some "Mandela Effect" stuff...I CLEARLY remember listening to this song in that condo?.....so, obviously, I have the year of the trip wrong? I smoke weed, so my memory may not be entirely accurate? Thats kinda freakin me out....I'm going to have to call the people that I went with. Thanks!

[@Kim-hc5si]

‘Something to Believe In’ is prob their very best song. It’s really a good one. 👍🏻

[@Misitheus]

Went to high school with Rick Reams....the drummer....Brett Michael would always be with him...back parking lot Cedar Cliff high school Camp Hill Pa....1979....I feel old.....Peace!

[@SearlesHernandez]

Back in the day jam ☠🌹🤙 C.C. Deville on guitar

[@ernestbees8595]

I’m glad that you guys took the time to do a reaction video of this song. I graduated from HS in 87, and Poison, along with RATT, Skid Row, Motley Crue, Cinderella, Billy Idol, Whitesnake, etc, all had great songs to listen to.

[@midnightblue6668]

"Something to Believe In" and "Life Loves a Tragedy" are a couple other great Poison ballads.

[@John-tn7nm]

Nothing But a Good Time was my High School Anthem

[@midnightblue6668]

@@John-tn7nm Yeah, and a rocker, like "Talk Dirty To Me" and "Ride The Wind".

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here...These guys were HUGE in the eighties...Constant rotation on MTV..Takes me back!..Supposed to see these guys with Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Joan Jett in Atlanta in June..Great picks as always! ROCK ON!

[@illhurtya1063]

Nothing But A Good Time and Talk Dirty To Me are 2 you absolutely have to react to.

[@BoxerRick]

I loved these guys. Was my favorite band of the 90s. Good band with a great singer and lead guitarist

[@heatherfoster4098]

Unskinny Bop is awesome! I got to see these guys live in the and they were fabulous! Love watching you both! 😁

[@LordEagle]

I'm going to the Motley Crue Stadium Tour,,,,Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett,,,,💥💥💥🔥😎

[@ps5392]

Poison had some massive hits in the 80’s and early 90’s, mostly rockers but also a few ballads. One thing to know about this period and genre in rock was the power ballad. Once a couple bands had huge hits with the softer stuff it became mandatory for all these ‘glam’ or ‘hair’ bands to have at least one ballad on every album; the record companies demanded it.

[@sandranettles4833]

Everyone sang this back in the day. Great memories of this.

[@sanigirlmpls3732]

Every hair metal band in the 80’s had a ballad. This is poison’s. ❤️ talk dirty to me was their first big hit. 7th grade school dance. So fun.

[@TheNewRevolution]

This song actually comes from a real experience. Brett Micheals wrote the song at 2AM in Dallas laundromat after being out on the road. Feeling lonely and homesick he decided to call his girlfriend. He could actually hear another guy he knew(who was also a musician)whispering in the background. He knew then his girlfriend was cheating on him while he was out on the road. Heartbroken, he wrote one of the most powerful and poignant songs of the 80s. It still holds up and sounds great today.

[@michaelpoore8368]

C C Deville on the guitar. He's awesome

[@BettyBicepGirls]

Thus was the only of Poison’s many big hits that went to number 1 on the charts … it was their big power ballad to go along with all of their glam rock hits like , Nothing but a good time , I want action , Talk dirty to me , Fallen Angel , Look what the cat dragged in , Cry Tough , Unskinny Bop , Ride the wind , Flesh and Blood , I won’t forget you , Poor boy blues , Life loves a tragedy , Stand , Good love , Something yo believe In , and so many more ! They still tour after over 30 years with all four original band members , Bret Michaels, C.C. Deville , Bobby Daal , and Rikki Rocket They are touring with Def Leppard , Motley Crue and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts this summer on the biggest stadium tour of the year! You guys must go live the ‘80’s music scene for one night and go see that big concert in a city near you this summer 😎

[@Tijuanabill]

This is among the first songs every new guitar player learns. I feel like that has helped the song stay alive all these years.

[@stevemchale9775]

I've noticed watching different reactors. The ones that didn't listen to guitar driven music can't get enough of it 😎

[@E.Kim_Style]

Most really popular Rock Bands had at least one nice "slow/romantic" song. Bon Jovi-"I`ll Be There For You"...Extreme-"More Than Words"...Styx-"Babe"...many others...and one of the least likely Rock bands to have a romantic beautiful slow song, KISS-"Beth". Yes, KISS...beautiful song. Violins, etc.

[@chrisa4695]

I agree except Beth & Babe. Those songs were too soft.

[@LinkRocks]

Bret Michaels wrote this in a laundromat here in Dallas, TX. This is one of the greatest rock ballads of all time IMHO. Y'all should do "Nothing But A Good Time" if you want to experience what 80s metal was all about, both musically and visually.

[@THERobertL2000]

🎶On this date (December 24) in 1988, 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' by Poison reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[@kurtsaxton823]

Alot of people don't realize what Poison went through to make it. At one time in about 1984 -85 they were the hardest working band in LA. You could catch them any night of the week at any of the various Los Angeles or Hollywood clubs, they paid their dues, and it didn't come easy. They were the ultimate live show and I saw them many times at the troubadour or madam Wong's. They were Destin for greatness. Hardest working band in LA.

[@andylafferty3782]

Something to believe in is another good on.

[@poguemom3]

Poison was my first concert and it was a blast! Those guys put on such a fun show! They were also my first metal crushes! Great memories! 🥰

[@jodipatton238]

Poison was AWESOME in the late 80s!!! They had party songs like 'Talk Dirty To Me,' 'Nothin But A Good Time,' and 'Unskinny Bop.' Songs that made you think, like 'Fallen Angel,' and 'Something To Believe In.' Love songs that could make cry, like 'Every Rose...,' and 'I Won't Forget You.' You NEED to listen to them ALL!!

[@poisonlady1965]

This has been my fave song ever since I first heard it. The greatest song in the greatest era of music eve...so glad I was there live and enjoying it from day one!

[@Kausion]

Know this song as a kid in the 80s lol listening now i could hear a similar sound to Paradise City by GNR during that first song break the guitaring i think its Paradise City im thinking of?

[@theresamauldin4273]

"Something to Believe In", another one of my favorites from Poison.

[@jeffmorrison2147]

Poison Nothing But A Good Time

[@ibanez10000]

i Met Britt Michaels great guy i asked him about this song he told me the story of the song when i shook his hand i just shook the hand of a 80's rocker

[@joeyj5924]

I love this song. I seen guitar magazines talk about the guitar solo in this and how he blew the chance to write an amazing piece. I never knew what they were talking about because this solo is fricken perfect 👌 it's a solo that talks and you get to fill in your personal words to it.

[@rhiahlMT]

Poison was a fun band. This was an amazing ballad by them. Another amazing one is 'Something to Believe In'. Then there are the fun 'Unskinny Bop', 'Nothing but a Good Time', Talk Dirty to Me' plus many more.

[@brittonstegner2610]

A truly awesome song. One that has stood the test of time and will continue to do so. And it literally transcends genres and color too. I performed this song at a steakhouse back in 2018 on karaoke and literally everyone Caucasian, African American, and Mexican that was in the steakhouse that night was jamming, some even singing every word. Definitely one of the greatest rock ballads of all time!

[@mikeljones4673]

Back in the late '80s when the song first came out, I was going through exactly what this song talks about. In a way this song made it easier because it described what I was going through so perfectly. On the other hand it made it harder because it reminded me of what I was going through. Even now, 33 years later.. I still can't listen to this song without tearing up

[@delisamcfarland7985]

They were awesome in concert.. back in the 80’s ❤️❤️

[@DRAVEN-dn7yy]

It was a must for every glam band to have their so called power ballad rockin for the party and fellas but had to have something for the ladies too

[@shotgunblast28]

Love poison

[@33MarciS]

This came out after the 1st time my husband and I broke up with each other when we were in high school. He told me something corny about it reminding him of me. 😂😂😂😂 I loved it.

[@BandofBrothersTours]

My first ever concert was when they filmed parts of this video in Madison, Wisconsin. They also filmed more of it in Green Bay as well, so I’m actually in the video…:). Top 3 concerts of my life. At the end when the security guard grabs CC DEVILLE and Carrie’s him off the stage, we all lost our minds, I was 15 years old. What an amazing night.

[@BandofBrothersTours]

Carry him off the stage…..

[@juliewhite7469]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@kjl6039]

The hair bands have the best love ballads. This song always pierces my heart. I think most everyone has been through a relationship that did not work out and it truly hurts.

[@AndieO]

Talk Dirty To Me. Nothing but a good time Hands down my favorite song/group ever. Saw Bret Michaels in 2019..man still kills more than 25 years after I pinned his poster to the wall. (still have the poster)

[@patricksmith3376]

Total glam medal hair band but this was by far thier finest moment. A beautiful song anyone can relate to. I love watching you guys react to all the music I grew up loving. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@JustinSmithPYRO]

Awesome reaction 🤘🤘 love how you broke down the guitar solo, and what it meant. Much respect as always to you 2. Love you guy's.

[@aaronherbison7316]

Funny you mentioned the guitar solo fitting so well Asia. I've played guitar for 40 years and I always felt this is one of the most 'fitting' guitar solos in any song, totally fits the feel

[@gerardroll6468]

My favourite Poison song is undoubtedly “Nothin’ but a good time” 🔥🎸🔥. You can just tell these guys were your typical 80’s band… Big hair, big sounds & “loud” outfits that no one would be caught dead wearing… Especially in a bad neighbourhood (depending on where you live)… Yep, that explains the 80’s hard rock & rock ballads in a nutshell 🤙😁

[@margaretpersinger5691]

Such a classic! Unskinny Bop next! It's a bop...

[@brushwolf]

Life Goes On- Best Poison song in my opinion

[@empyrealone]

Every hair band has at least one power ballad. I would love for you guys to do a hair band stream one night.

[@CreepyNeighbor666]

A high school dance staple of the 80s. Lots of memories rush in when I listen to this.

[@charlenealban4318]

Good music 🎶🎶... beautiful singers....fun times for us old girls!!!! So good looking!!!!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

This is one great metal ballad! Poison was bad ass in the 80s! This one definitely one of their best songs.🤘😎🤟👍you guy’s should listen to their other ballad song! “Something to believe in”

[@michellejackson6679]

Always love my hair bands and especially the power ballads they did... awesome... and these bands wrote their own music.. credit

[@stevemadrid6522]

This song is about the inevitability that all things come to an end. And yes, there will be pain in all the beauty.

[@scottcheron]

One of my favorite hair bands 😍

[@bakercarl8518]

Seriously good stuff. Appreciate this one. Love thier live version of this.

[@davidteller7681]

"Unskinny Bop" rocks!

[@jimmiegentry7389]

Something to Believe In is a great song. This one is excellent!

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

One of my favorite songs since early childhood

[@richardfoster2435]

Poison has one ☝️ of the greatest ROCK GUITARIST OF ALL TIME! C.C. Deville when you see a regular music video he’ll be the one with white hair because the other guitarist has black hair. BUT to truly show Deville’s greatest guitar work see the videos where you see the band and to check out the visual videos- Talk dirty to me,Nothing but a good time,Unskinny Bop,Your Mama don’t dance,Fallen Angel, and the emotional video Something To Believe In about homelessness this one really actually all of the songs I suggested if you don’t you’ll really won’t get Deville’s guitar work and especially Something to believe in!

[@randallholliday7214]

Poison is a great band still selling out concerts. Got tickets to see them in Atlanta in June with Motley Crew, Def Leppard, and Joan Jett. Should be a great party. Check out Poison's " Nothing but a Good Time". Great kick-ass song, you'll love it. C.C Divill on guitar is awesome.

[@salvadorfernandez2820]

Loved these guys when I first got into music. This was one of my first three cassette tapes. Fallen Angel and Nothing But A Good Time are great on this albulm. The latter would be the Rock N Roll you're looking for. Watch the video thoughas they are fun to watch, and the hair, oh the hair! Something to Believe in was another great ballad on following albulm and Unskinny Bop was the rocker. Enjoy!

[@stevesavage8790]

"Nothing But A Good Time" and "Something To Believe In".... Big songs for these guys!

[@jinkoukokansetu]

POISON は名曲の宝庫……大好きなバンドです💕

[@mistyanderson4567]

Poison 😊👍🏻🤘✌️A great hair band of the 80's.

[@brigginspa]

School dance. Courage. First kiss. Heartbreak. Nostalgia. Perfect.

[@Clever01010]

😁 The greatest thing about reaction channels is that we convert you into listening to great music. Music done by hand and mind and not technology.

[@dawndelbianco2481]

Something to believe in. With lyrics.

[@johnmagill3072]

This was a massive hit for them.

[@mikenastasi8927]

From Poison: Look What The Cat Dragged In, Talk Dirty To Me, Love On The Rocks, Nothin But A Good Time, Fallen Angel, I Want Action, Somethin To Believe In, Life Loves A Tragedy, Ride The Wind, Valley Of Lost Souls, Life Goes On

[@laurawest6135]

My favorite from them I love this song!!

[@toddedwards5144]

This song is interesting in the fact that it hit number 1 on the Billboard charts. The band was even shocked by that. I remember an interview with Poison’s drummer Rikki Rocket where he said “That song hit number one! I mean, we were above people like Michael Jackson and Madonna. We couldn’t believe it!” I’m paraphrasing, but that’s the gist of what he said. It’s a simple song, written in C, G, D, but it’s still an undeniably great song.

[@JasonSmith-zo3xz]

Now try Something to Believe In by Poison. It's absolutely amazing.

[@mavenfrankeus7287]

Breat Michaels does so much for the community.

[@Northanteus]

I was 9 years old when this song came out (1988); I remember listening to it on the radio back then. Ah, memories. 😁 And yes, they're primarily a rock band. This song was very soft compared to what they usually came out with. It was unusual for them.

[@linnettetuttle7013]

So many more to hear❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andreadeamon6419]

Yes they do have some fun songs. My daughter and i never miss them live

[@NikkiCCoop]

It’s like gospel to them awe Power of Music

[@kathyyore309]

Every cool guy hade this tape in their car,when it came out. Such nostalgia. Thanks for the awesome content.❤️

[@blgeiger71]

Such a great, well written tune from one of my personal favorite bands. I love “I Won’t Forget You” just as much, perhaps even more than this one! 💯🤘🏻🤘🏻😎 Fun Fact (I am sure I ain’t the only one) - Bret (vocals & 12-string acoustic guitar) wrote this in a laundromat! ✌🏻❤️🍻

[@lrads1]

Skid Row 'I Remember You ' blows this away!!! Lol. Hair bands forever!!

[@laurarominger2073]

Man I love you guys.

[@ronaldackerman7383]

Please check into more poison, they were truly a good fun rock and roll band. Give me something to Believe in, look what the cat dragged in, fallen Angel, one more for the bone, look what the cat dragged in , you guys would enjoy every one of them they truly are a fun great band especially got to see him live in concert thank you for your reaction

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Man but I like watching you two. So cute!! LOL

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I loved Poisin! They were one of my favorite hair bands! This is my favorite song by them, a real power ballad! Brett Michaels is the lead singer and C. C, DeVille is on lead guitar, Rikki Rockett on drums, and Bobby Dall on piano! Check out their songs, Talk Dirty To Me and Nothing But A Good Time, if you want something to rock out to!❤️❤️

[@jvidalw]

Bobby Dall plays Bass. No piano on this one...

[@gmlcajun]

Beautiful song 😢😢love it ✌️❤️💯

[@kevinguerin2718]

I am as white as white can be but I love it when my black brothers and sisters can get into a great ballad like this that we can all share. Much love from Canada. Keep rockin' my good people!

[@efakter1]

That is what they call a guitar solo with feeling

[@michaelgovich6530]

Listen to poison, “talk dirty to me.”

[@JennyJohn50]

Love this song. Love the way the guitar reaches what the words don't. And if you like the way the guitars speaks in this, you should check out Joe Satriani, Always With Me, Always With You. Its a love song he wrote for his wife and its all instrumental. He speaks with the guitar. Peace Love & Thanks!

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Poison nice, band, wore out the Open up and Say ......Ahh album in high school.

[@jerickson725]

I always thought there was something sexy about Bret Michaels. I think it's his striking, bluer than blue eyes; you could get lost in them 😅. I've seen him on a couple of reality shows a few years back, and he seems like a really decent and kind soul. Maybe because he doesn't live the hard rocker party life anymore. Anyway thank for another terrific reaction!

[@juliewhite7469]

Agree 💯% 🥰❤