Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel (Official Video)

[@ronrottler2432]

The BEST Elvis cover, ever. Period.

[@randymack2972]

I long to support your vote wholeheartedly . . . .but that pesky Travis Tritt version of Burnin' Love from the Honeymoon In Vegas soundtrack keeps getting in the way

[@TuanNguyen-dn9mb]

I actually like this version better than Elvis's

[@rolloverwheelneza2611]

NO DOUBT, PERIOD........

[@randymack2972]

I just revisited that Travis Tritt version of Burnin' Love and Ya - you are correct . . . .this IS the best ever Elvis cover outside of Andy Kaufman {rip}

[@randymack2972]

and "technically" , on that album , Robin may have sang {however serendipicially } 'better' on "The Flame", and he did so over the years on quite a few cheezy songs that went nowhere for them. But this was their most "polished" album ever production and engineering- wise . . . . . . and Zanders sounded twice as natural as the King himself from start to end. It's one thing to out-copy a legend . . . .but it is quite another to out-character them. But he did here.

[@MicheleDavies-c2l]

Absolutely love this version of "Don't be Cruel" a perfect mix of soft rock and rockabilly and I'm sure Elvis would approve

[@kennykomodo2576]

I do approve thank you very much

[@LezlieGervais]

Sooooooò much

[@scarlettphoenix7024]

I’ve had a crush on him for 45+ years 😂❤

[@CB3Music]

One of the all time great bands!

[@tonymccusker501]

What a great band

[@rebeccabdiehlschaible7978]

Good god. Robins looks and vocals melt my butter for ever

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@lisamarsh9379]

Love cheaptrick

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@davidg.9932]

A very Happy 71st Birthday Robin Wayne Zander. Born in Beloit, Wisconsin January 23, 1953. Robin joined Cheap Trick 50 years ago. 1974.. R & R Hall of Fame induction proves they are a great rock and roll band. Many, many more Robin Wayne..

[@scarlettphoenix7024]

I’ve crushed on him for 45+ years…but also deeply respect his talent and I’m so grateful for the music. My b’day is Jan 24. Never realized he’s a day before me. ♒️

[@PeacefulRelaxing96]

*A message to the future generations: Don't let this beautiful masterpiece die!*

[@Lord_Kratos69]

Masterpiece oh my god what?!😂

[@linkinparkmickyshri]

This is not a masterpiece as compared to other old times greats... this song is just a cheap knock off one

[@linkinparkmickyshri]

​@@Lord_Kratos69this song is really bad I mean worst song of the year that it was released

[@wilsont1010]

They are just bad cant blame the song.

[@vincentgilio]

This song from 1988 is simply a brilliant example of a song covered by the King Of Rock 'n' Roll himself - Elvis. I love this Cheap Trick version of "Don't Be Cruel." It's excellent.

[@robertpoole4591]

The worlds most underated band.

[@charlottecorday8494]

Easily and it's not even close

[@scottwoodham7842]

Me and my wife are so happy that this group is singing Elvis this song we always loved this group we are so glad they are sing me some Elvis Presley song me and my wife loves this song big time and my friend and my family we love this song big time we are Christian always loved this group okay letting y'all know okay we live in Homewood Alabama okay

[@jamescox922]

By now well over thirty years later, this cover STILL ROCKS!

[@javtimestwo]

when i see this video i can remember being a teen, staring at MTV and could not wait for the newest videos. this was the 2nd from Lap of Luxury and it was all over MTV. so much fun!

[@damo1542]

do you have to say 30 years? god i feel old now!

[@muffs55mercury61]

I honestly believe Elvis would have approved of this. It was new rockabilly circa 1988, a year that had a lot of good songs came out.

[@gloriarivera108]

Elvis would have been the first to applaud and maybe would have had a solo during the performance. OMG I absolutely love❤ this video. I turned 79 on July 1 and still rock out to these absolutely fabulous groups. 🐱

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@gloriarivera108 69 here. They get better as we get older. Never too old to rock !!!

[@lorenwoirhaye4687]

The drummer and guitar player in this band can seriously cook.

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@maestroh2986]

Few bands could pull off an Elvis classic but Cheap Trick did it admirably. Love these guys.

[@ibosquez5238]

maestro h 💖

[@georgebrocklehurst8653]

Cheap Trick had a knack for taking an original song, extracting what was good about it then mixing it with what Cheap Trick did well.

[@atiyaspence4301]

I also think that UB40 cover of "Falling in love with you" is the best too

[@whispermyname2996]

TRUE "Best of the BEST god bless thanks for sharing 💘 🙏 💋 👐 👶 👼 👪 friends near far 🎸 🌹 still 🚀 2020 t.h.r.b... ALOH

[@reginabillotti]

@@atiyaspence4301 And ZZ Top - Viva Las Vegas

[@billysheppard1421]

how can you not love this band,,,,,,

[@sethpocalypse1761]

I remember when this video came out. It was so random (Cheap Trick doing an Elvis song during the height of 80s hair metal).

[@scottwoodham7842]

I'm so happy that they are doing Elvis songs I'm so happy they're doing this who agrees with me goodnight okay

[@VitalyShilo-mr7rk]

I remember watching it around 1988 on Soviet TV, being a kid. One of the first foreign clips they ever showed and what a treat. These chessboard floors did impress my childish mind. It was so vastly different from all I had ever seen by then.

[@LezlieGervais]

Robin Zander, the first time I heard him sing The Flame, well.....

[@ronrottler2432]

Tom Petersson with such a SICK bass line. My favorite Elvis cover by far!!

[@michaelblaney4461]

I've got to get a 12 string bass too . ive got a 8 string , its not quite the same😅

[@jesseburleson432]

Robin Zander takes the role of lead singer to a whole new level. He's a legend.

[@randymack2972]

saw him live twice , back in the day , . . . . . .ya . . .he was good. . . .not Paul Rogers good . . . . . .but really fucking good.

[@lorettabibby1940]

He's Kinda. CUTE. And He can Sing!! Oooweee. Cheap Trick. X

[@ivyhope660]

He is one of the most gorgeous males I have ever seen! Absolute perfection. Mega talented too!

[@esateire]

@@ivyhope660 you think he is more gorgeous than Elvis?

[@ivyhope660]

@@esateire No doubt about it! Mr Zander wins by a mile! Looks perfect and sings perfectly 🥰 💞 👌 😍

[@chriskendall3979]

Very close to being the best cover of an Elvis song of the field. Just brilliant. Love it as much as the day I first heard it in '88.

[@loriellenbarger7787]

Elvis would be proud! 👏

[@tchocky71]

I reckon! I think he might even consider doing it their way!

[@jordipuigdefabregascarrera859]

Yesssss

[@scottleipski1015]

BEST COVER OF A elvis SONG EVER!!!!! CHEAP TRICK RULES MAN!!!!!!!!

[@CSI760]

Just saw them on Saturday. Rick was out after surgery so Robin's son played guitar. Excellent show.

[@jgramage]

Possibly the best cover ever.

[@julenepegher6999]

What a great rendition! Robin such a doll! And those back-up singers top it off!

[@garyalia8878]

Bun E. Carlos kills me , sounds like a train coming thru, he makes this song happen

[@eclecticx]

Impossible task, to redo a Presley song and actually near the electricity that was Elvis. Cheap Trick did just that. Wonderful rendition. I like also how the video calls back to the time Elvis sang this song with the diner theme. Yep, outstanding.

[@hoangtien5998]

Few bands could pull off an Elvis classic but Cheap Trick did it admirably. Love these guys. Elvis would be satisfied with Cheap Trick's version I guarantee!

[@gloriarivera108]

Incredible video and at 79 I had to get up and dance. 😂

[@robertthomas5736]

One of The Greatest American Rock and Roll Cover Bands, from Rockford Illinois

[@herminiahernandez1512]

Music from my teenage years, loved it then, in 2023 still do. Love me some Cheap Trick

[@scottwoodham7842]

Me and my wife so glad Cheap Trick is doing Elvis Presley song

[@robertthomas5736]

One of The Greatest American Rock and Roll Songs Ever Recorded

[@JamesLuzenski-uk6tl]

This shows they have artistic balls , to even cover such a signature song of Elvis' . And the thing is they nailed it . Do it different or do it better . They covered both bases . They F@#$ing owned this song .

[@bartonpercival3216]

It's ironic I saw Cheap Trick August 16th 1977 at the Cow Palace opening for KISS. It's the night Elvis passed away.

[@chaz5229]

Cheap Trick was in a class all to itself. Classic!!!

[@theeverseeingeye7290]

It's so difficult to ever duplicate The King! Elvis made this song his and owned it. But this version by Cheap Trick is different and is one of if not the best Elvis cover song ever done!

[@headbangingmama8907]

One of my top 5 bands ever! I saw an interview with Robin Zander on my local news station here in Tampa Bay, FL recently and he still looked great. He was very happy and I was glad! Nice gentleman and super talented! Love you Robin!😘💕

[@shonnamay8331]

Absolutely Epic from beginning to End!!!...Robin's vocals gives me warm flutters! Wow! And Elvis is definitely clapping his hand in sheer delight over this ! And Ya gotta just love Bun ee at the ending💕What's not to love about this band😍😍

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@phoenixmode6909]

I have always loved that pause at 2:37. Classic.😎👍🏻

[@jamesswigart3032]

The silence before the guitar massively amplifies the effect

[@wendymorton1999]

Absolutely the best cover of this song! Love Cheap Trick💕

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@pilarmartinez9753]

Fantastic Robin. Great Band. 🌹🌹🌹❤️

[@stephanielaurenbounds4958]

1957 World Series Champion Milwaukee Braves!! Lew Burdette - 1957 World Series MVP. Hank Aaron (#44) - 1957 National League MVP. 1957 American League Champion New York Yankees. Mickey Mantle (#7) - 1957 American League MVP.

[@danmeredith6354]

Best version ever!!!!!

[@dntlss]

Those girls.... Mercy! i remember when this came out,they played it constantly and i was always there to watch it, VH1 of course, back when they played music and not this whateveritscalledthesedays.

[@janetmoore5645]

Don't be cruel to heart is true. Great song after all these years.

[@sandib4234]

MAN ROBIN SINGS THIS GOOD,LOVE IT!!

[@LisaAdams-ru4ox]

I am not usually fond of songs remakes but Robin and the guys do a great job with this song.

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@carlamongold33]

ROBIN ❤️ ZANDER IS ANOTHER SINGER WITH AMAZING VOCALS!! LOVE ❤️ YOU ALWAYS SWEETIE ❤️

[@danniifan3115]

He's hot too! 😂

[@chrislittlepage5416]

Been listening to this remake classic by cheap trick loved it whenever they first came out with it still listening to it in 2023

[@joefav76]

Drastically underrated band. They really rocked and put on a spectacular live concert. Still doing it I heard.

[@BW-pr8qr]

How can a HOF Rock Band be "underrated"?

[@linkinparkmickyshri]

Its a bad song

[@wilsont1010]

Have our musical scene been deteriorating ever since Elvis has left the building? It is so much worse even with the HOF band and their autotune. Cant imagine for an ordinary band.

[@michaeltaylor6308]

Cheap Trick had been highly rated since the 1970’s. Even before they had their first U.S. hits.

[@dxfoolrf227]

Saw them Saturday night. Can confirm.

[@WillyM79]

Elvis would have been proud

[@sueann1985]

😅

[@miriamcoleman4380]

Wow!!! Love this version⚡

[@jaydenronnie3155]

Hello 👋 Miriam 🌺 How are you doing today??

[@jamesian-allen8725]

I.M.O Cheap Trick are one of the top 40 greatest rock bands of all time...Robin Zander has an amazing voice...and the group knocked this tune right outta the ballpark...Elvis himself would've been quite proud.

[@joec7968]

One of the best covers ever!

[@TuanNguyen-dn9mb]

I actually like this version better than Elvis's

[@jaycollins9244]

BEST VERSION EVER RECORDED. COULD NEVER STAND THE SONG TILL THIS CAME ALONG. NOW I CAN'T STOP WATCHING IT!

[@MichiganVOCFB]

Elvis all day, every day. No one is in his league.

[@jaycollins9244]

@@MichiganVOCFB Sorry but always felt his voice was "forced." Anyone can sing like him which is why there are 20 million Elvis impersonators out there!

[@vincentsutter1071]

Agreed! This version supersedes the original!

[@shivag73]

Agreed, this version is so much better.

[@テンポラリーセクレタリー]

What a great song ! What a musical talent ! This is the very No.1 Cheap Trick song delivered to the world !

[@moonchild1772]

Elvis did it, first.

[@geo386]

I was fortunate to meet Cheap Trick at a Delaware club. I won a radio contest and was floored when I met them. In addition the band autographed a photo from their stint in Budokan.

[@heatherwallace2771]

I have rediscovered CHEAP TRICK!! I'm 👩🏻🇨🇦🎵🎤🙏🏻❤️ SO glad I did. Love this song and LOVE this version. What a voice!!!!!!!!!

[@marksanders1156]

62 here and was looking through a photo album a while back and I saw him twice lol they weren't s*** back when I first saw them!!! But over time and more money they're awesome I love this song.😮

[@rodneysettle8106]

The guitar sounds are just beautiful to listen to.

[@fnjerseygirl]

I freaking love Robin's jacket...oh, and I love him!! Ha!

[@jCd1058]

Bun E. on drums + Tom on bass: pure badass rhythm section, especially on this song.

[@pablosanchez3363]

False. Pepe Aguilar is playing the drums.

[@SPDY65]

@@pablosanchez3363 Bun E. is on facebook and might be willing to set you straight.

[@timwingham8952]

@@pablosanchez3363 Bun E Carlos on drums here. And playing left handed too. Which he occasionally does.

[@lindaroberts1308]

They still sound great to listen to.I was suppose to of seen them in concert as a teen in Lakeland,fl.They didnt show! oh well.I still like to listen to them.

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@zolemica]

They do The King proud here...

[@rememberourmusic53]

+Jeannie E. Hess I agree this is a cool version of the song. But the song was written by Otis Blackwell.

[@mrtcb8530]

^ Nobody would give a shit about Otis if Elvis didn't record this, so stop trying to start nonsense, you pathetic loser.

[@MusicFromRush]

jesus christ calm down

[@MaryDavidson911]

Remember Our Music what does the “written by Otis Blackwell” comment have to do with anything? You act like they said Elvis wrote the song. They didn’t.

[@yuvireuveni1963]

Better then elvis version

[@WytZox1]

I've seen them do this live in concert. Incredibly fantastic! ☺

[@DanielLopez-tb2fl]

For His sound shall rebound till 2022 and beyond .

[@randymack2972]

zander was at his peak on this whole album . . . . .the flame etc. . . . . . .one of the all time best engineered and produced albums of its time . . . . built for LOUD from start to end.

[@joniroxanne96]

"He looks like he hasn't brushed his hair in forever." ~ my mom on Robin's hair 😅 When the song pre-stopped, I was like... "What? Bun didn't light another cigarette?" 😄

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@Wookie8058]

I am NOT at all a fan of cover songs, but these guys knocked this out of the park! Outstanding! Elvis would be DAMN proud!

[@randymack2972]

If Elvis had pride he might have lived twice as long. . . . .instead he became a train-wreck.

[@jasemclamb1451]

You should listen to their cover of sgt peppers lonely hearts club band. They did the entire album and they kicked butt on it

[@jasemclamb1451]

Lennon said he wished rick Nielsen had played on cold turkey instead of Clapton

[@PeterAndersons]

No disrespect intended, but I prefer this to the original any day of the week!

[@karenbusold3025]

Love 💘 Cheap Trick after all these years. Saw them last year. Still fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

Hello there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@karenbusold3025]

Hey there good to see you here. I'm such a huge fan since 1978❤

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

@@karenbusold3025 That’s awesome Karen, you rock! And it is a pleasure to have you here. Well I know you must be surprised to receive a message from me right?

[@karenbusold3025]

Absolutely ❤

[@Rick.A.Nielsen-Official]

@@karenbusold3025 Yeah. Well i actually opened this account as my official chat account so I can have a little time for my fans to know how some of you feel about me and the band precisely.

[@ladyhonor822]

I have loved them since day one. Philadelphia USA 🇺🇲😇 AMEN YEAH

[@julenepegher6999]

Me too! Pittsburgh USA🇺🇸

[@tippimail1]

Rick Nielson,their guitar player,is 75 today-this cover of Elvis' Don't Be Cruel and the cover of Fats Domino's Ain't that a Shame[also done by them],are two of the greatest covers ever.Rick co-owns a pizza parlor in Chicago and has a massive guitar collection[he owned 500 in 2018].I've seen him at the Mecum car auction throwing guitar picks to the crowd.

[@Sjrick]

These guys are still putting out albums. And good albums too. They shouldve won best rock album a couple of years ago.

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

I was a little late to the party with Cheap Trick. I came aboard with Lap of Luxury album. Then had a blast backtracking their previous work to the 70's. This band was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. Well deserved!

[@1calvinfunny1]

One of the best covers of this song...

[@teeoh9192]

@Robin Stiff WORD!! I like it better than the original! 🔥🔥🔥🎶

[@marcelziul]

Pick gets thrown up in the air at 1:33 and stops mid-fall, yet the rest of the scene is not paused. Rick Nielsen even moves his hand as if to catch the pick... Eerie...

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

+Marcel Ziul They're just playing a trick on you...got it got it? Trick..cheap trick? NO? Okay, I will throw myself out :(

[@johnmaguire8689]

Don’t forget how big this band was, this is great stuff love the girls in this

[@debradireen3625]

Brilliant version of this Elvis classic

[@davidchavers5881]

Watta band, watta cover! Not to mention, my favorite girl singers in a video ever!

[@javiermolina-zw6jo]

ES EL COVER MÁS CHIDO QUÉ ME A TOCADO ESCUCHAR....!!

[@seralys1695]

My mum and dad's song, has so much more meaning after being played at dad's funeral, whenever I feel sad I just come right back here and look at that drummer with the dart in his mouth, reminds me of dad so much, rock on

[@Crisis.Knight]

You played this version?

[@garybink7638]

The only decent Elvis cover ever made!

[@phoenixmode6909]

Excellent cover-- one of those where you go, "Damn, that's better than the original!" (Sorry Elvis fans, I'm of his era too, but just, damn!) Also-- this video is absolutely well produced & directed. Loved it when it debuted, still to this day love it. ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks, CT, for being one of the continuous threads in my life.

[@stephenharper9103]

Good, but not even close to Elvis' version.

[@randymack2972]

and , on that side of things , well mixed and produced was Travis Tritt's cover of Suspicious Minds on the Honeymoon In Vegas soundtrack . . . . .crazy good as well.

[@MichiganVOCFB]

@@stephenharper9103 Yes. EP all day.

[@jenniferkubik478]

Summer 1988. Oh my... I didn't know who Elvis was, but this song is part of my childhood.

[@highcopy7652]

if i die , a chorus of angels like this will receive me ?

[@bigbodawg77]

rock it boys ELVIS loved all types of music he would be proud

[@danberger3593]

This music video is awesome, love Cheap Trick!

[@vojislavoluic4339]

Odlicna obrada......odkad sam je prvi put cuo, odusevio se.......dobar i spot, nekako podcrtava pjesmu

[@tippimail1]

Happy birthday,Robin!!!A comment on here said,this song reminds me the '80's weren't all bad.

[@jerryamos3896]

Love the sound of the Bass! Nice, thick, and crunchy.

[@Rlotpir1972]

Rare to see a 12-string bass being used. It was a Hamer, right?

[@feellucky271]

@@Rlotpir1972 Yessir

[@bartonpercival2147]

Always loved Tom’s 12 string bass sound since I first saw them in 1977. But I honestly think Petersson’s best sounding was the one he used in the late 90’s. His Chandler 12 string bass made by Chandler guitars in San Francisco

[@patriciaalpizar9403]

I love Cheap Trick...!!🤩🎤🎸

[@donnacsrpenter7226]

The boys have the magic touch..luv this..Ms.M

[@scottdavidson3150]

Cheap Trick! I remember when I had this CD. It was when Tom Peterson came back to the band after leaving in'81.

[@dannyhayden1170]

Cd? I had this record...

[@hellsunicorn]

You had a CD player in 1988? Must have cost you a pretty penny.

[@CamperVanPersie]

@@hellsunicorn I bought a Technics Hi-Fi system with separate CD player in November 1988.The system was £300 and the CD was £170.My weekly wage was £140 with an extra £40 for Saturday or Sunday or £80 for both.I have used the Technics almost daily for nearly 33 years....and it still sounds great.I got to chose two free CD's from the Hi-Fi Dealer(who are still trading),and chose '...and justice for all' by Metallica and 'Hysteria' by Def Leppard....Regards,Starman.

[@hellsunicorn]

@@CamperVanPersie That sounds about right, back in 88’ in the states a system like that ran about $600-$700. I was a kid at the time so everything I had was either on cassette or vinyl.

[@genedenhardj1]

best reock and roll band to orinate in rockford lol

[@scottwoodham7842]

Me and my wife so proud of this group doing Elvis Presley song me and my wife are so proud of them doing this okay

[@marcielynn4886]

My favorite band still.

[@evarojas2567]

So absolutelly timeless and amazing. When smoking was cool. The whole thing is perfect. What an insanely great band. The video production of wardrobe and stage set up is award winning. Thank you for the sweet and amazing music Cheap Trick. One of the greatest bands of all time.

[@rustynales6610]

I used to loooooooove this videowhen I was 6 years old.

[@user-tr3kf9hs6g]

Found myself here in 2017! I actually Loved it in the 80's too! Love Songs that Remain as good now as then!

[@brendendesimone9278]

This is the first song I ever heard by Cheap Trick. The next one was Wild Thing. I used to think they were a cover band. Thankfully I discovered Surrender and Dream Police

[@christhompson3750]

The absolute best cover of that song.

[@p.j.4738]

I'm really shocked CT DID ONE HELLAVA JOB ON THIS SUPER CLASSIC!!!! "The Pause" was slick as hell!!!!

[@mckjewel]

Numero Uno, Bun E. is the best drummer I've ever seen or heard of. He; by the way, remains a full fledged member of CT.