Candlebox "Turn Me Loose" (Loverboy Cover)

I love Loverboy and always have - no guilt, pure pleasure. A friend asked us to cover “Turn Me Loose” for her boss, who is also a huge fan of the band, so not only were we happy to oblige, but we decided to go all the way and make a video. Shot in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, our longtime sound engineer and tour manager Carlos assembled the footage and we absolutely love it. Hope you do too!

[@lisamartin4858]

As a 56 year old woman who grew up hearing the original, this blew me away today! Musicianship excellence! Rock on!

[@jackflash5659]

Loverboy released this song in 1980. This is by far the best cover I've heard in 41 years. Well done gents! Cheers from Toronto!

[@areolaman]

This cover is almost as good. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmKbgItqipKjsJY&ab_channel=LeaveThoseKidsAloneBand

[@keywest302]

Yes Candlebox is the $hit

[@sacsignz]

I am gonna go ahead and agree with you on that.

[@sacsignz]

The vocals, the drums, the guitars, the backup singer all phenom. And I was there in 81 when this song was blasting in my 72 El Camino

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

Definitely the best cover of this song I have ever heard . I gained a lot of respect for candlebox.

[@drywall8717]

Never in a million years would I expected this. And they freaking nailed it!!!! Thank you for this. And the winner of the interwebs today is... this video peace and love.

[@freedomfirst5420]

AGREED!

[@privatecitizenguy2640]

Why cover a song if you change NOTHING!?!?! Is this karaoke?

[@completecharleston7142]

@@privatecitizenguy2640 And the winner of the stupidest interwebs comment of the day is ........

[@josearriola3087]

They just didn't know that they hit it out of the ballpark

[@privatecitizenguy2640]

@@completecharleston7142 “stupidest” ? I’ll consider the source, I suppose.

[@jackbarlow4104]

Been singing for 35 years, even at my absolute prime at 25, no way I could hit that "fly" note. Respect!

[@jseanperry]

Outstanding! Kevin Martin is one of the most underrated vocalists in rock. He sounds nothing like Mike Reno and yet he friggin' OWNS this song. Very impressive.

[@rebeccarosen6889]

right?

[@seanshowell5402]

80's Mike Reno is a crazy vocal cover...huge respect for this knock out of the park

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Susan, how are you doing

[@stevelemay4143]

If you had told me this morning that in a few hours your gonna listen to candlebox cover loverboy songs I’d have called you a damn liar.

[@richardk6196]

You'd be hard pressed to name 5 others whose voice has held as well as this guy.

[@samholcombe3129]

For real, he nailed the whole song especially the high note. Ian Thornley is the only one I can come up with off the top of my head.

[@davidwc2675]

Steven Tyler, Paul Rodgers, Sammy Hagar, Geddy Lee, Brian Johnson, all of the Doobie Brothers, just off the top of my head. This guy is good but he’s not alone.

[@Gearhead-en8dz]

@@davidwc2675 Steven Tyler? Not even close to his early days.

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

@@samholcombe3129 Steve Perry is still head and tails above everyone else. Lou Gramm, Jimi Jamison, and Mickey Thomas were the only ones in the distant area. But let's all understand this guy did a outstanding job.

[@paulwhiston9537]

My exact thoughts while listening to this!

[@kayanoreeves1949]

Mike Reno is a tough act to follow. Great job with that high “fly” note!

[@kungfuu225]

yes

[@RRMikeP]

I gotta admit, I was cringing, and waiting for Kevin to not quite get there. My apologies Mr. Martin...although I have to add that I WAS rooting for ya! Amazing performance all around.

[@NightmansSexyHands]

I came here specifically for that. Haven’t gotten that far yet…keeping fingers crossed!

[@JohnSmith-pr8vg]

Definitely. Especially if your name isn't Sebastian Bach or the lead from Steelheart!!

[@texasmotorcyclerideradventures]

I got chills!

[@Nacadela]

Now THAT'S how you do a cover!

[@privatecitizenguy2640]

Or….you could just listen to the original.

[@blanketjackson8075]

@@privatecitizenguy2640 They just did it for fun, and to demo that the singer can still sing.

[@juststevejones7235]

Right! 🤘🏽

[@chrislosh5438]

@@privatecitizenguy2640 right, why do people think that a cover means you have to copy the original?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

That guitar tone is SICK! Great job on this 🤘

[@storman4482]

The bass is even better😳

[@genaveehayden6249]

BADASS love that Sean's wife is singing back up she is so awesome!!!!

[@jeffhoelzel454]

I wondered who that hottie was!

[@russwhaley]

It was Nancy Nash on the LB cut, right? Mrs. Sean has that down cold.

[@rrobb0366]

Kevin is spot on. Loverboy was, and is, a gift from the 80's. If you missed them live, you missed a gem. One of my top 5 concerts of all time. No shame! Kevin, if you're reading this - please do another Loverboy Cover. Thank you!

[@MRAMX390]

Saw them back in the day too and this is off the charts !

[@SealedOrPorted]

There is nothing quite like the synth intro to Take Me To The Top live

[@charliemac64]

I saw them in the KINGDOME, 4th act of 5 that day: Bryan Adams, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Blue Öyster Cult, Loverboy, and Foreigner. "Summer Jam '82" Loverboy's guitarist impressed the shit outta me that night.

[@timhuck8319]

Loverboy just gave it props on Facebook.

[@derekwhite9932]

That's awesome!

[@JohnSmith-pr8vg]

Wow. THAT says it all.

[@donutsprinkles699]

Awesome 🤩

[@terrydrake8744]

People thought Loverboy was just another pop band but I saw them when this album first came out front row at Fox theater in Atlanta, ga.They tore the place down that night and while they did eventually kneel down to the pop scene like many great bands did I knew they were true rockers!Candlebox is one of best bands that came out in the 90's and this cover nails it like no other band could!😎🤘

[@wib714]

Still played hard in every stripclub today (so i hear)😉

[@maxpower2542]

I really was hoping Kevin was going to be wearing a red headband.

[@TheElrocker]

Lol good one

[@gordondufrene5699]

Where are the red leather pants?

[@jenniferhanson1042]

Yes.

[@peeholio3260]

OMG! I so miss the 80's

[@dques]

It’s the truest use of a handkerchief…

[@fuzzydude66]

Oh damn! What an unexpected gem of a cover. Damn fine job dudes!

[@lynnbaker9264]

Wow!

[@thomasford4716]

Hells yeah!! That bass line was sick.

[@scottemerson7027]

IKR ?

[@LeonD445]

Maybe he should take that bass lone to the doctor if it’s sick.

[@Squirrelconga]

Yeah!.Funky!!¡.💃🕺

[@geno1825]

I've got a fever I need more bass guitar (SNL I need more cowbell) epic

[@chrishowell199]

Unbelievable. CANDLEBOX. Here's another band, but from a short list of bands that haven't lost ANYTHING! It makes me absolutely giddy knowing that they're still doing it, and fucking KILLING it well!

[@Hugging_Cactus]

my son to used ask me regularly, ‘Dad, was all the good music from the 80’s?’ 😎🤟🏼

[@frogbones1968]

And of course you said YES

[@billfryer5911]

It wasn't all good, but what was good was GREAT! 😁

[@chrislosh5438]

@@frogbones1968 best response ever

[@FastHemi]

70s and 80s son.

[@peeholio3260]

Without a damn doubt. Concerts were amazing back then.

[@melissaannkelly]

WOW......JUST..... WOW 💜 Awesome song to cover. A totally rad blast from the past but Candlebox made it new, fun, energetic! You guys killed it !!! So refreshingly kickass & rockalicious!🤘💜 I'm rockin' my tushy off and can't stop listening to it. TOTAL HIT. Sending love & peace to all from Philadelphia. ☮️

[@jessekent9588]

Yeah they did a great job man they totally rocked Phila to definitely a blast from the past never boys should be f****** rocking with this one

[@jfo1534]

Absofuckinlutely

[@melissaannkelly]

@@jessekent9588 🤘🔥🤘

[@melissaannkelly]

@@jfo1534 🤘🔥🤘

[@jfo1534]

@@melissaannkelly I can't wait to see them live. I'm old I've been a fan since age 14. Rock the fuck on Melissa 🤘

[@jessekent9588]

I never thought I'd hear Turn Me Loose by somebody else been Loverboy Philadelphia abandoned but God Candlebox f*** it rocks this song

[@ericdeemer5397]

Ikr candlebox

[@glenfahselt8378]

Every few months, I go on a 90s nostalgia listening spree. Candlebox remains to be a band I can listen to for hours on end. This is an awesome cover. Thank you so much for this and the many years of great music.

[@lawrencetrevizo6319]

Candlebox fukin kicks fukin ass bringing this song back,rock on

[@charlieswitzer9931]

Kevin is so incredibly talented....... His delivery is extraordinary......

[@ohu8sum2]

What a bunch of pros ! Love this jam . Great job y'all !

[@EricMartinSmithOfficial]

He hit "the note" Incredible

[@StrikeTheRoot]

As a fan of Candlebox and Loverboy; this might be the greatest thing I've ever seen and heard. I've never hit a subscribe button so fast.

[@jeffl8328]

Ditto

[@MRAMX390]

Agree 💯% 👍

[@3CitiesGeek]

Same! They absolutely kill this cover. I’m an instant fan.

[@Southwestblogger]

Completely agree. K Mart killed this one

[@kylewashington1841]

Just showed up lol

[@JohnSmith-pr8vg]

Oh. My. God. This just blew me away. Mom played this repeatedly for some time as kids, after the divorce. Y'all didn't just nail it, you threw a foot of cement over it and planted grass. And I didn't think it could be done! Masterful to the Original - 1:1. Fkn awesome guys ❤️ Homage and Clarity. Brilliant.

[@andycombs1021]

Drums sound insane! Floor toms and Kick drum coming in like thunder!!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@scottemerson7027]

Ikr ? Felt that in my soul wasn't sure I still had one. 😂

[@aeroze9lin]

That’s the sweet sound of a 1969 Rogers holiday kit!

[@markjsound]

A lot to do with the drummers technique. Really good drummer.

[@aeroze9lin]

@@markjsound thanks!

[@OhYeahMeSoCorny]

PLEASE!! Perform this live.

[@jerryking291]

They rocked the living s### outta this one. You can see my band Dirty Little Secrets perform this song live here on You Tube. "Dirty Little Secrets Turn Me Loose". You won't be disappointed.

[@kennethharn2893]

Your voice still stands out as one of the best in the business. I’m 51 lol long time Candlebox fan!

[@40kedge]

And I seriously.. said this like last week “ I cannot believe nobody has ever covered this” Then.. my favorite band does.. crazy

[@BrokeAtBestMusic]

Not many that can hit 'Fly' like that!

[@jeremyblazetattoo7750]

Check out Toque with members of Slash’s band. This is a great cover also from a great band

[@drinxNdrumzz]

That Flo chick from Progressive killed the backup vocals 🤘🏻

[@mrlionel1965]

Normally I don’t care for people doing covers, but this was fantastic!

[@paultucker6553]

9.8 out of 10 Totally awesome, Mike Reno would be so impressed, loved it.

[@stevenlabrie9875]

When I first read "candlebox covers turn me loose "I first thought. Uuugggh... I glad I was wrong. Well done guys!

[@michaelblakley2836]

Cool to see Flo took a break from progressive to sing backup

[@jackwilson3288]

WTH as a fan of both bands. all i have to do is close my eyes and this takes me back to 1981.... awesome cover damn to good CANDLEBOX ROXS. what happened to u guys, damn sure aint lost ur touch...update pls???

[@Giondenver]

HOLY SHIT !!!! How do you make a Loverboy song sound better ????? Right here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BusterRoonie]

🎸For 25+ yrs I’ve been saying bass players are the weirdest/strangest/odd one in a band. Just another example. Lol My comment is more tongue in cheek… GREAT JOB GUYS!! Side note: Fckn singer has one hell of a range with clear, strong, controlled, texture, phrasing…👍🏼

[@gregoryjohnson5828]

This cover kicks serious ballz

[@dennisdevlin6120]

This is actually better then the loverboy version slightly

[@lanceduponte8241]

Just remember without the original guy they wouldn't have been able to make there own version I love the original always will sorry but they did do a excellent job

[@michellemabelle799]

still one of the best voices that I've ever heard...

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Michelle, how are you doing

[@meganh5948]

This is one of best covers I’ve heard!! 🔥🔥

[@eukalypter]

Best cover ever

[@ivettealcam6433]

Everything sounds amazing! ✌️🇲🇽🖤

[@scottgould6590]

What a superb way of paying tribute to the original!

[@lauras.2243]

UH! MAY! ZING! WOW! Ditto! Ditto! Ditto! What everyone else said! That bass! Those drums! That voice! Amazing! I loved Loverboy! Saw them in concert a couple of times! This is an awesome cover! Thank you for sharing this with us! Hope to see you guys soon!

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Laura, how are you doing

[@anairama666]

uffff!!!!!!!!! impecable

[@abbyroadd]

Paul Dean is one of the best guitarists out there....doesn't get enough love or credit. This is AWESOME! :-D

[@anthonydavella8350]

His tone was killer back then

[@rugdnit911]

Yes! Exactly. Same with Keith Scott.

[@anthonydavella8350]

@@rugdnit911 well, Its Only Love is a killer song. Vibrato, just perfection

[@rugdnit911]

@@anthonydavella8350 Absofuckinglutely. I get so tired of seeing Top 100 Guitarist Lists that have Curt Cobain in the top 10 and no mention of these guys.

[@anthonydavella8350]

@@rugdnit911 Yea, the media these days are a joke. Good we have youtube to revisit all the good music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3fMqqqXZcl8l9k&ab_channel=shortbusrider1108

[@brucifer1965]

Always dug Candlebox and grew up on Loverboy being Canadian, but wow...you all nailed this one totally.....well done.

[@Fuzzy_nutstein]

Wow! I was cringing and debating to even listen because we've all hears covers just slaughtered into unrecognizable shit.. But.. You guys fukin killed it in an awesome way! Nice job, it's going on my playlist for sure 👍👍

[@MiThreeSunz]

Huge Loverboy fan! Reno is challenging to replicate. The best cover I’ve seen and heard ever! 👊🇨🇦

[@yabo2424]

Great tribute to one of the underrated bands of my generation.!! CANDLEBOX is killer ..

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Brilliant voice.. Great drums Super guitar tone Love that bass....... Singer in the car has a tremendously top quality voice !

[@royalpurple7655]

Kevin's voice is still as good as ever. Live concerts are back in a big way can't wait to see Candlebox here in Tampa for the 8th time.

[@TravelerofThailand]

dudes voice is solid as hell.

[@deflep007]

Loverboy , along with Def Lep , 2 favorite bands of all time,,this cover was tremendous,,,the opening in Turn me Loose ,to me , is the one best of all time

[@katg4636]

@deflep007 I would have to agree

[@thegreenberetlife0191]

Candlebox still rocks!

[@geno1825]

I'm assuming no auto tune like other people do & awesomeness cover tune with a real voice!

[@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson]

Always was a big fan of Loverboy

[@bountyhunterbreaks898]

Now I want to hear you guys do Working for the Weekend as well as When it's Over. Fantastic job on this one and look forward to hearing new music from you!!

[@xreyengineering9073]

Perfect! Everyone nailed it, even Brooke Hennesy's "ooh ooh" Eagles'-type background fills weren't left out! A+

[@shanenewton9744]

This was a great cover!!! Kevin Martin still has it vocally. Great job 👍.

[@frontprochproduction]

Amazing job covering an amazing song, well done all... 😎

[@mattlewis6399]

Had the same look on my face that Kevin did when he hit that high note! Wow.

[@FreeAmerica-sc9hu]

Best cover video I've ever seen.

[@samholcombe3129]

Pros. I still rock this song out in my car once a week, along with good ol Candlebox, might have just revealed my oldness but oh well. One of the most under appreciated bands ever, I just knew with the first album they would be the next Nirvana. I’m glad to see your still going Candlebox. BTW, what kind of car are you cruising in?

[@nosajdabeno]

Your next album should be a Loverboy covers album. Call it Loverbox. 😉

[@dedexyz8475]

INCREDIBLE cover!! NAILED it. My question as a longtime Seattleite is: THE Candlebox? Because you guys have had more members than a Mormon choir.

[@bjVOLS]

Dam that's sounds amazing mike Reno is going to be proud of that I am good job candle box

[@xxxxxxRINxxxxxx]

This is awesome😍 I miss old candlebox like far behind, change, you and happy pills😔 those 2 albums were the 💣.

[@thomasford4716]

I thought Into the Sun was great as well.

[@xxxxxxRINxxxxxx]

@@thomasford4716 yes it was I just like the others better. JMO

[@thomasford4716]

@@xxxxxxRINxxxxxx This is one of my favorite bands! I'm always stoked to meet fellow fans!!

[@xxxxxxRINxxxxxx]

@@thomasford4716 likewise 😁

[@clarkgarber5495]

Arrow is killer!

[@juancarlos-mj6kq]

Yep. These dudes nailed it.

[@opuspengwin]

As someone who saw Loverboy many times over the years this gave me chills! Awesome cover! But sad no red leather pants hehehe

[@peeholio3260]

Fkn A! Brought that shit. I remember when this ruled the airwaves at the same time Billy Squier was kicking ass. Those were the days.

[@SteveCarrDrivesAPrius]

Those songwriter credits are hilarious. It was written by Paul Dean & Mike Reno.

[@beckymeier6773]

HOLY SHITTTTTTTTTT! Outstanding cover! If I didn't know better, I'd have sworn this was YOUR song!

[@jipsigal]

AGREED!!!!

[@heidihogue-komm5179]

One of my old time favorites. Thanks 😊

[@reviewguy180]

DANG...that was awesome....you done loverboy proud....

[@williamrankin2938]

Ive been sharing the hell out of this. I want everyone to see how good this is.

[@aaronsawyer4599]

The progressive insurance lady on background vocals. Love it!

[@longhood7425]

I don't usually comment much but you guys killed it !! Bad ass !! Love your music

[@isissefried4300]

There is no way Candlebox will ever see this but it would be amazing if they did a cover of Lay it on the line by Triumph. I think it would really kick ass!

[@vintagedashboard6810]

Damn you hit that perfect

[@dizzaztergirl]

I love the thumpy bass ! I keep forgetting to write a book about my 80's concert life ...lolol. Loverboy will be a great chapter!

[@thevirgil1722]

Very well done! That mix is spot on! Love how the kick drives right through it all....

[@johnnyspierson9521]

Absolutely nailed this cover great job guys I seen y'all in San Antonio years ago and also me and my wife in hometown Biloxi Mississippi at the hard Rock without a doubt my favorite band from day 1 after my band covered "YOU" I play drums and I was hooked thank you guys for being so humble and such an honor to have been able to see y'all come so far ...love y'all

[@VeRTiGo9191]

Absolutely one of the best covers I've ever heard!! Nailed it!!

[@leonb.5190]

I`m without words how near it is to the original ! And all musicians do their job perfectly - of course the singer is 100 % brilliant. RESPECT , and this song surely is not easy to work...wow !

[@toddg4228]

Mighty fine job Kevin and crew!

[@farkinarkin5099]

Wow! This totally captures the feel of the original. The keyboard had a "Strange Advance" feel to it (which really fits). The lead vocal? Top notch. Total mastery of the Mike Reno/Kenny Shields (RIP) high notes. Pure joy. Pure joy.

[@heathert3329]

This is great Adam cracks me up

[@timdasilva2806]

Just as good as the original! Guitar is spot on!!

[@timstough6357]

Jesus christ look at that bass drum! It's like 5 feet high!

[@aeroze9lin]

Alas… tis 24” of rock fury!

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

I'm so happy to see these guy's still around. Better than they've ever been. 94 seems like yesterday when you listen to this. God bless you all.☺👍

[@lawrence1861]

Not often a cover does the original version justice but Candebox did it.

[@duanetomka6559]

Spot on, great job! Ya hit "fly" that in itself is massive, great guitar work as well!

[@teresahall4247]

I love y’all!!! This kicks ass ( think I might like it better than Loverboy 🤫)

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Teresa, how are you doing and how is the weather with you

[@CasaMcCleese]

Just the other day I was complaining about waiting for Wolves to be released and then I stumble on to this glorious nugget!