Behind The Vinyl: "On The Loose" with Michael Sadler from Saga

[@TOM_GINGERALE]

This song never gets old or boring. I loved it when it came out in 1982, and it's still fresh and uplifting in 2024!

[@AndI0td763]

Did you get the feeling that the song was very cutting edge or groundbreaking when first hearing it in 1982? It sounds ahead of it’s time to me, very unique. I can’t remember where or when I first heard it but it stuck with me because it’s so good and memorable.

[@keithlau3872]

This song can be categorized as progressive pop rock but it is so freaking melodic! The interplay between the guitar and the keyboards is out of this world. Although it is almost 40 years old, I am positive that we all can agree that this is truly a "timeless classic"!!!

[@DiverBand]

Absolutely! Saga war phenomenal band that never got the credit they should have in my opinion here in the United States. And progressive pop is something that is usually attached to my favorite band. The four original members of the band Asia!

[@brianjohnston2168]

100% classic, it will always be on my workout playlists, especially when running or cycling. I find that when this specific song comes on my speed usually doubles, love it, absolutely love it!!

[@gondy5936]

I still LOVE this song!!! When it first came out, it sounded so powerful...still is!!!

[@patrickfraley4545]

In my opinion, this track has stood the test of time. Still sounds great today. The guitar tone still kicks it.

[@Boletodecinecom2011]

Awesome song. The 80s were fantastic...nothing like that nowadays

[@douglasnorth4703]

Few Canadian rock bands other than Rush, have been active as long as Saga or have produced as many albums. I guess I'd be dreaming to think they would ever make the Rock and Roll hall of Frame. 23 Albums over 40 years. Millions of records sold. Sadly more well known in Germany and Canada than in the US. Sadler can still draw over 10,000 to a concert in europe..and they do. Its time we recognized them.

[@eloyruanova7464]

Before Rush, before Yes and before Pink floyd, Saga did it for me and Worlds Apart was a fantastic introduction to prog rock when I was about 11 years old. Michael Sadler is one of my all time favourite vocalist with his unmistakable style.

[@thor3399able]

Awesome tune! Never will get old, timeless reverberation to the deepest of the Universe!❤

[@fiquitoyunque]

Saga was the most criminally underrated band in the planet. Michael is still one heck of a showman. Incredible musicians, all of them. Greetings from Puerto Rico.

[@llcruize]

Song that really sent me on the path to being a fan of keyboard heavy rock music that I still love today.

[@defhoez449]

I'm not a great keyboard player, but when I finally figured out how to play the keyboard intro to this song, it brought me great joy...I LOVE playing it.

[@michaelschmidt9708]

The amount of AMAZING songs written by Canadian artists - Rush, Frank Marino, Triumph, Santers, Headpins, Coney Hatch, April Wine et al - in the early 80s is astonishing but 'On The Loose just may be THE greatest of them all. An absolute gem for the ages!

[@kshavo]

This is one of the best channels on youtube. I just found it today and can't stop watching!

[@tambourini]

YES!

[@recarn8]

I found it today.... Wow the sounds of my childhood and the people and ideas behind them...Cool.. I have lost an hour already

[@WhisperVoyeur]

yes ! found this channel last night....i think ive played about 20 of these vids so far....such great tunes, memories and nice to hear the artist input 👍

[@bobthebear1246]

What an amazing song. It shocked the hell out of me when I first heard it in 1981. There was nothing else like it on the radio. Nothing. Everything about the song impressed me; the great, powerful, well-enunciated singing, the keyboards/synths, how powerful and loud it all was, yet wasn't quite Heavy Metal (which I wasn't into yet at that point, anyway). Has always really stood-out as a truly unique song. I guess it did remind me somewhat of Rush, whom I hadn't yet really gotten into at the time.

[@timhoovermusicman]

I never heard it on the radio but this got heavy rotation on MTV in '82 and I liked it right off!

[@svenlabots1869]

It's also their only huge radiohit. Got to number 2 on the US billboard.😃

[@BillWood2791]

I've always wanted to hear Dream Theater do a cover of this.

[@-RandomBiz-]

Good idea, but I think it would be a little bit too....dream theater lol

[@nomandad2000]

Meh. Can’t stand LaBrie

[@fez9152]

The Crichton brothers are cousins of friends I grew up with here in Ottawa. I remember the first time I heard this track. Hooked me right then and there.

[@KillerKev1961]

One of those songs that simply doesnt age. My god, a clear warning that my first marriage was doomed. I should have listened. Getting ready for the final round........

[@snowdog202]

Just caught SAGA at the Arcada last week. They still sound great. Michael's voice hasn't lost anything.

[@gsxerwhite]

My dad bought this tape after he heard this song on the radio. He was really proud after he installed a cassette player in a 78 Toyota pickup. I knew all the words by heart when I was seven lol

[@tambourini]

Soundtrack to my life. For reals! Saga promoting this album was my first rock concert. My first rock concert t-shirt. I could go on forever on this topic...thanks!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

What a great vocalist.

[@emporium597]

Hearing this song transports me back to my adolescence. Simpler times coated with the complexities of youth. Great choice!

[@bobthebear1246]

Same here. Well-stated. 👍

[@timhoovermusicman]

MTV flashbacks!

[@tommymann69]

You guys need to tour America. You music kicks butt

[@NoelleTheTeacher]

I was 13 and in 8th grade when I first heard this masterpiece. "On the Loose" was all over the radio. A friend showed me "Wind Him Up" and I was hooked. This album was my first voluntary introduction to prog rock ❤ and between the melodic interplay of the guitars on this song, the hypnotic trance-beats of the later songs, and that prayer-like one that goes "Can you say there's no regret?"... I've loved this album in my memory all these years. I am about to turn 55... "Mayday! Time just marches on! You've been wishing your life away!"

[@MichaelCoffman-w6o]

My two favorite songs👍👍

[@branch_preparedness]

Saw them on this tour opening for Quiet Riot, whom they blew away. Great album.

[@barryfox8464]

Just today in 2022 - was teaching my 2 friends this song on guitar - never gets old, a true classic song

[@records26]

All of these videos should have 100x the views that they do. This series should be as popular as NPR Tiny Desk. Keep them coming!

[@wearethe80s4sure]

Hey Michael, been following Saga since 78, my wife and I were at Booba's five star dive bar in Fort Myers Beach for karaoke. My wife went up and asked the dj to find On The Loose...he did, so I sang it.. could have used your help, but it was fun. Super fond memories of Saga over the years...especially when I had my wife and two sons to see one of your concerts in Toronto.

[@douggibson5245]

This song just fills my soul.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

You couldn't possibly do enough of these videos. LOVE the concept. Listening to the hero's of my youth reflect on their work is amazing.

[@abulahab6528]

All very interesting. Very. But I want to know how at over 60 years old this guy still sounds like the studio version in recent concerts.

[@DrLeePercussion]

Amazing song and i love the chorus!

[@buickmonte]

Just discovered "Behind the vinyl",thank you for all the videos,i am hooked!

[@jeffkahl]

Every time I hear this song I can’t help but think of Overnight with Andy Frost on Q107 for years.

[@TheNyarcangel]

I miss this kind of music. No auto tune, just artists who poured their heart and soul into their music.

[@AMSOfficial79]

I only discovered this song on accident a month ago... I LOVE it!

[@bluv6430]

This had a fun video on MTV , back when it was all music, and got a lot of airplay.

[@toyman81]

Wow, 1981, I had just been out of High School for only 1 year and getting ready for the 80's to take me and the rest of us on one hell of a ride.

[@kirkscobey3031]

Still one of my favorite albums!! Still on vinyl!!!

[@dtjs61]

What great song

[@______9322]

Greetings from Puerto Rico!!!!!!!!!

[@chicken2jail]

Great Song. Brings back memories.

[@SuperBoomshack]

The video for this song is great

[@timhoovermusicman]

Heavy rotation on MTV at the time.

[@richardspikman7116]

Camp Mini-yo-we sail camp in Muskoka. This cassette played almost non stop. Golden years.

[@badtortoise3338]

Sadler/Saga rocks!

[@RobertSchildt-vt8yw]

This song nailed alot of things! Just a great song!

[@todlowe4567]

Behind the vinyl.... Fantastic! Make them a little longer!

[@whatworld70]

I would get so excited as an 11 year old kid when this video came on MTV. Magic.

[@jimmycrackkorn1596]

Greetings from Texas, Never forgot Saga! "Wind him up" is still my favorite.

[@ericwilliams9440]

My first exposure to SAGA & first 45 I ever bought. Heavy play on MTV. Still love it, melodic earworm in a great way.

[@karagi101]

Great song.

[@johnraspberry2269]

Such a beautiful song!

[@koolkitties8552]

OMG I was just listening to this last week!! Love it so much and their other one Wind him Up.

[@anthonyv1719]

Amazing voice. Amazing band live. Never got the credit or success they deserve.

[@camppidame82]

This was the first song I heard from saga on the radio a year ago. I loved this band ever since!!

[@devonboulden2496]

Finally, one on this channel that I loved and never forgot--unlike those I've never heard of or those I forgot. Great channel. If I was Canadian, it would be even better.

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

Great song . Such a powerful voice . Saw saga open up for billly squire . Hollywood florida in the 80s. Have to say you guys blew the roof top and the main act. Great band and the vocals so powerful. Ps love the song wind him up. Actually I'm gonna play it now . Thank you for the great music and time .

[@Coolpoolers]

AMAZING VOCALS!!!!!

[@WhisperVoyeur]

nice ! been a fan of saga for 30+ years ....now i think my kid digs em too 🎸

[@Arcadehollywood]

Great channel!!!! Just discovered this last night!! Saga Worlds Apart great album!!!

[@harleysrocknrollchat]

Saw Saga in Edmonton on this tour. We were front row center, and got high fives...what a fun band to see. Michael played a 'briefcase drum set' that night..LOL

[@Doug-nr3gh]

I was there too ! It was great to finally see them live !

[@richardthompson6366]

Sophisticated and simple at the same time,sounded like nothing else to my twelve year old ears. The future has become the past.

[@Crezelltree4261]

I dug it,it had a nice drive to it.

[@AnubisXII]

I can just see these guys passing a joint around before he walked in, "Hey man. I betcha I can get him to sing a song sitting on that beam up there".

[@jodam011]

On the Loose, One of My Top ten favorite songs, Wind Him Up as well

[@TheSegacampGamerandWerecamp]

damn I'm a fan of Classic Rock and I like hearing how the Song or the Album was made!

[@MiningMyBusiness]

No one will stop you now

[@steverogers2603]

Loved the song and the album since the day it was released. Lightning in a bottle on Worlds Apart.

[@edwardbliss8931]

I was born with synesthesia. This was one of the first songs I visualized in my head

[@krisscanlon4051]

Saga masters of progressive New Wave rock...hard to classify...dynamic

[@miguelrivera787]

Ah best music times!

[@broncodeviltexas]

Actually saw Saga open for Billy Squier. Great song.

[@dukecraig2402]

Oh wow, Saga, now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time, I saw them when they toured for this album, I can't remember who they opened for, maybe Def Leppard or someone, must have been 1983, I graduated high school that year and was scheduled to leave for the Army towards the end of September so I saw as many concerts as I could that summer before I left, I remember seeing them, Def Leppard, Krokus, Billy Squire, ZZ Top, Sammy Hagar, Zebra and I think Quiet Riot, I had a ticket to see AC/DC in Pittsburgh about a week before I left on September 21st but several weeks before the show they were having problems with Phil Rudd so the show was delayed indefinitely and I wound up giving the ticket to a friend of mine the day before I left.

[@MacTeee]

Fantastic record!!!

[@vassa1972]

Good stuff

[@bobthebear1246]

By the way, THANK YOU for this channel and this series. I've just become hooked to it. It's so nostalgic and awesome!!!! 👍

[@MisterPinchy]

Killer song... great memories.

[@adamprovo5964]

To write a song such as this would keep me smiling after death.

[@patricuahernandez1436]

It’s amazing that his voice barely changed

[@marcus_mayhem]

This channel rocks !

[@boom973Toronto]

Thank you.

[@knutnskar6796]

Love Saga 😀

[@geraldmason8430]

That was a bad ass song

[@vassa1972]

I agree best of KZbin so far

[@VICTIMofUTUBESELLOUT]

First concert I went to Billy Squire and Saga I was 13.

[@SamiEgemen]

"We'll give you five quid or something" LOL Extraordinary vocalist.

[@dougg1075]

That’s a bad ass tune:)

[@metrakos]

Saga were great

[@williamweiss6128]

Saga!!! Liked Heads Or Tails.

[@timhoovermusicman]

Why can't I find the original MTV video?

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

fucking MTV memories of my youth just barely 11 years old and there was saga on the loose followed by Michael Jackson's Billie Jean Aldo Nova fantasy and of course Rushs subdivisions along with Judas priest and the at almost 12 years old that I never understood what it was just too funky video David Byrne and talking heads once in a lifetime, and Golden earring twilight zone video the short version 4 minutes

[@gsxerwhite]

Trucker Kev The Paid Tourist I was about 8. I remember his knee pads in the video. My Dad was having a roof put on around that time and the roofers had knee pads like the video and I told my dad I wanted a pair lol.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@gsxerwhite I actually had the knee pads cuz this was right about 6th grade for me and I was playing grammar school basketball lol

[@gsxerwhite]

Trucker Kev The Paid Tourist I had the sweat bands and parachute pants and that's about it for my 80's coolness. I was too young. Wasn't 11 until 88

[@randiricci5620]

Standard "Bones" Builder MII IFS Kits

[@mikewilson8594]

Saga was never given the true credit that they deserved in mainstream rock music. Be it the U.S. or other countries. They had a niche... A place that no other band could never fill nor imitate.

[@paleshelter4002]

Sounds great at NHL games

[@benjaminwigley4132]

holy shit... the lead singer for SAGA is actually Agent 47?????

[@chuckdriver7741]

That album cover is not the same as the one I purchased. Mine had a woman with sunglasses on. What’s up with that?

[@MisterPinchy]

Killer 💯

[@joeg816]

I always thought the solo sounded like prototype Dream Theater.

[@charlesburris6314]

Is this a Canadian channel? Never heard of them.

[@boom973Toronto]

We are a Canadian radio station in Toronto Ontario that plays 70s 80s 90s music. Everything from ABBA to ZZ Top, Duran Duran, The Eagles... We produce these videos when we have artists stop by.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@Rage Theatre2020 damn right Mike and the hot chick

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@Rage Theatre2020 plus early 80s too lots of heavy delay made it a little bit easier to get that palm muting right on🎸🤘 money...

[@timhoovermusicman]

@Rage Theatre2020 certainly!it got heavy rotation on MTV back then,that's where I saw it.

[@SGWinstar8844]

😀👍🏽

[@Grizzled556]

Good song. Wind him up was good, too.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Does Michael Sadler still wear the same crotch appliance he wore for this video way back when? Just kidding! Love this song!