Cheap Trick - The Flame (1988) Guilty Pleasure:Hair Bands | DayOne Reacts

[@gene2049]

I would not call Cheap Trick a hair band, but it’s not really important. Great band and one of the best rock ballads.

[@luvlgs1]

great band

[@HisseyGyatso]

Yup i agree n this is the only song i like from this band

[@dannycasson1551]

I don't understand why everybody is on her about the "hair band" label. Didn't you guys pick these bands?

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

This song was released during the hair band era though to be fair. But no, they’re not.

[@therealfronzilla]

​@@dannycasson1551it's because there's hair metal in the title video. Cheap tricks started out of the modern rock band 1977 their first record further 15 years ahead of the Curve. I'd like to have her watch the live version of them doing a video scene in 1979 in front of japan's. It looks like Kurt Cobain and it sounds like Kurt Cobain singing the song

[@Heritagejim5339]

I have this tattooed above a torch on me for my deceased wife our favorite band. The album was released the same as our marriage

[@gazoontight]

Cheap Trick, still rocking all these years later.

[@opd7175opd]

Maybe the most enjoyable reaction video I’ve seen in I don’t know how long 👍🏻

[@vtcyclesllc8686]

My eyes teared watching your reaction. I have always loved this song. Thank You for reacting to it. Mahalo

[@allengray5748]

NICE!! Mr Robin Zander might have to be in my Top 10 favorite male singers and front man!! Went to the KISS Love Gun concert and Cheap Trick opened. Never heard of them. Seen their amps with torn speaker cloths and shouted "WHAT KIND OF A CHEAP TRICK is this"?? Thinking I was clever. They blew me away and I went and bought the album for that tour IN COLOR and IN BLACK AND WHITE!! Great Reaction and Awesome Channel! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@michaelsnyder8072]

Their record company had "The Flame" and "Look Away" that outside writers had written. They told CT that they had to record one for their next album and gave them first choice. Whichever song they didn't pick would be given to Chicago. Both songs went to number 1.

[@JeffSalvati]

You are hearing Robin Zander sing this masterpiece. I've heard this live 3 times it is magical.

[@mtacoustic1]

It is fun to watch the host slowly melting to this passionate power ballad!

[@debramoore7513]

Yayy!! Back in the 70’s, I saw Cheap Trick open for KISS with Peter Frampton at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles! FANTASTIC!! The girls loved lead singer Robin Zander, so cute!! Rick Nielsen the lead guitarist, has over 2,000 guitars in his collection! Thanks my friend!

[@hellzkittehn5699]

This is my hometown band ❤ I've met them and their kids. Incredibly nice and they give back to our community. My high school choir sang at their 25 anniversary celebration here. It was an amazing night. Trust me, this song was played at every single school dance. Definitely brings a tear to your eyes

[@williamh4172]

Very cool. Rockford, IL, eh?

[@brokenmummy232]

I love how much you luv this song Angela and how much it obviously moved you as it does who all who truly gets the message. This song is especially tough for me to hear but it is like a haunting pull and I can't turn away from listening to it when I hear those first few notes and into. This song came out right about the time I had just gone through a very tough and energy draining breakup. But even after that this song came on right after my family had discovered my 1st nehpew had been brutally murdered here in Texas shot 6 times and stabbed 14 times as he tried to run to escape to save his life. I went to the place where a florist had discovered his body laying in the hot 110 Texas sun for 3 days undiscovered and was unrecognizable when they tried to identify him. Now this song brings me to a place like none other in my life. One major emotional crushing event is hard enough to recover from but 2 completely heart shattering is almost more to bare for the mear human. I love your singing voice thanks and God Bless🤠

[@Jagangela]

wow...very heartful testimony

[@Swift2Grift]

Cheap Trick, one of the most fun live acts ever!😸

[@ROBIN.170]

👍🏻

[@Faltor895]

They're dull as dirt live.

[@williamh4172]

Definitely

[@williamh4172]

​@Faltor895 - maybe now, but they definitely weren't in the 70s and 80s. Not only were they entertaining, but their live sound was perfect.

[@williamboylan4516]

I've always loved this song because the music and lyrics dramatically communicate the strength of one's feelings toward another when that one loved has put themselves out of reach.

[@mitchellbeston1033]

Oh Angela, whoever hurt you was an idiot. Thanks for the reaction.

[@isaackovitz4791]

One of the greatest power ballads of the 80's.

[@therealfronzilla]

Look up cheap tricks if you want my love or tonight it's you. This doesn't hold a candle to either one

[@RM-ks8pp]

Saw these guys perform this song a few years back at the Washington county fair here in Wisconsin. I believe Robin Zander, lead singer was born in Beloit, Wisconsin...Great song beautiful lady...

[@hellzkittehn5699]

My hometown band. Rockford IL

[@bradjbourgeois73]

This was one of my jams back in high school!

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

I love to see you so moved by this. You have heart. Their songs I Want You To Want Me and Surrender are legendary!!!

[@JustinTruth-sf5nt]

I was a junior in high school when this came out. It's just as powerful today as it was then. Cheap Trick is like no other.

[@darkstardan3309]

Robin Zander, lead vocals, has one of the most powerful voices in rock history.

[@JenniferOHaire-dd5wn]

Agreed

[@Mr.wilson949]

I didn't realize this song is that old,DAYUM! Time flies! Gonna raise hell is a banger from ct.

[@RobPresq1717]

This song and Cheap Trick were staples during my early days (the 80's). I was a "slacker" in high school and had no career goal or choices really after graduating (1985). I worked at a restaurant for nearly 10 years after high school and met some really amazing people who were pretty much in the same situation I found myself in. We didn't know what we wanted to do with our lives but we worked hard to pay our bills and partied after work on a nightly basis. This song was one of many that made us coworkers just a bit closer after a night of work and partying. I miss all of those wonderful friends I was fortunate to get to know during that time. For whatever reason, this song and perhaps the "sadness feel" to it always makes me think of those times with my restaurant friends. Many heartbreaks along the way of course but I still look at those times as the best times in my life and I'd go back to that in a second.

[@gungunggadung6792]

You always let your feelings show. I love that about you. One of my favorite musics reactors. ❤

[@davids2096]

The two songs I like by them are Surrender and I Want You To Want Me! Take care!

[@meheuck]

Cheap Trick is something special, because they have always been an underdog band. That their first few albums got little traction in America, but they blew Japan away so hard that the album of that concert and a single from it, "I Want You to Want Me," is what made the US pay attention finally. And after making more singles and albums after that which still only got so far, they took a song they didn't even really want, and put so much emotion into it that it finally took them to Number One. Haven't had time to look back to see if you've reacted to them before, but just in case, I'll vouch for "She's Tight," "If You Want My Love," "Tonight It's You," "Surrender," and "Southern Girls."

[@Inadougadavida]

Good recommendations. I'm not fond of some of their work, but they are my favorite American band and have a variety of stuff to listen to.

[@stevetanner3019]

Cheap Trick didn’t do a lot of ballads and this was one of their biggest hits. Saw them live and they were incredible.

[@allengray5748]

Part II 😁 YES! Great voice and lyrics. Hopefully you will get to hear; VOICES,,,, BIG EYES,, YOUR ALL TALK,,, and DOWNED,,,, oh and SURRENDER,,,, Live!!!

[@richardjacobs7632]

Don’t cry? You are loved! Thanks for the reaction! Peace+

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Checkout their live performance of this “in the round” from The Houston Astrodome. Robin gives the vocal everything he has. Uniquely, mic’ed audio for back in the day. You can hear both PA System AND what’s coming off that stage. Great ballad….. 👈✨

[@Rob-eo5ql]

One of the greatest songs ever made

[@clintbunas7415]

Saw these guys touring with Def Leppard and Journey. They were amazing!

[@giantslayer473]

Don't settle for just anybody young lady. Don't let love go either. Just demand and expect to be treated with respect, as u also give respect. You're a beautiful lady INSIDE and out ☺️

[@nedrini1055]

New subscriber here. Very pleased with what I’m hearing and seeing. You are reacting to my favorite music and you are so beautiful and so sweet and I love that you have a big heart and that you feel all these songs if you want another one by Cheap Trick similar to this one check out voices It’s one of their older ones

[@SWLinPHX]

You need to check out the folllow-up single to "The Flame" called "Ghost Town". And of course their original big hits like "Surrender", "I Want You To Want Me", "Dream Police" and their cover of Fats Domino's "Ain't That A Shame".

[@fredbown899]

Checkout Poison, they were a hair band….every rose has a thorn was a good song for them

[@DrJohnnyFever.]

This is on our love playlist.

[@Craig-o2y4x]

I saw them at certain events around my area in the late 90's. The band would not play this song. Rumor had it they hated this song. Forward 10 years later, they were part of the concert series I saw. So glad they decided to put this song back into their line up.

[@MiguelLopez-is9te]

🤘😎🤘 Cool Reaction. I was 15 years-old old when this song came out. Just FYI... Cheap Trick is not a hair band. Hair band is actually an insult created by 1990s radio DJs to describe 1980s Metal bands. Especially the Glam Metal bands like Poison, Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns, Kix and Vixen. Cheap Trick is not Metal. Although, Metal musicians of all Metal genres hold Cheap Trick in high esteem.

[@HisseyGyatso]

This is not a hair band or glam rock this is a typical 80s Hard Rock band n this is my fav Cheap Trick song reminds me of my highschool days😢😢😢 lots of memories we jamming

[@Faltor895]

Really? Name all their 80s hard rock songs.

[@Swift2Grift]

Angela, I really enjoyed your reaction, if you liked this, you'll love Cheap Tricks song Monticello, sweet, haunting melody ,and great vocals!😸rock on!

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Mandocello, and yes, 100% agree. The live version with Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins on guitar is amazing.

[@KurtIrish]

I remember riding in my late brother-in -law's corvette yellow van with shag carpet listening to this cassette. So I got me a little moment too.

[@iammine7325]

That's a true reaction, the best.

[@williamboylan4516]

And who among us after the fire and all the rain hasn't been "The Flame"...at least for a while when we were the ones left behind?

[@guillermomartinez2339]

Takes me back to my sophomore year of high school...and puppy love...great times

[@gregrosenberg1541]

There’s a live version that is raw and absolutely awesome

[@brentoliver8814]

You're absolutely right that's what I was going to say she needs to watch the live version!!!

[@deanhills6745]

The singer doesn't miss a pitch when he sings live either.

[@tireshredderjoe8894]

Angela you have a nice singing voice!

[@workingman6681]

Not a hair band but excellent song! Love your reaction😎👍😊

[@tommyoverby5301]

🤘🤘 they were great in concert in St Louis with journey and Def Leppard

[@anthonyconner2396]

Your welcome 😊

[@bloodpoetvids]

This one always gets me..

[@billschwener2283]

And after all these years, Robin Zander can still belt it out!

[@Tonykurs240]

I can't stop listening to this song when I'm depressed.

[@ROBIN.170]

I LOVE THIS SONG ESTA HERMOSO

[@pamagnolia]

Fabulous song! You were so sweet 😊

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

This is my favorite song of theirs.

[@douglassellers7528]

I'll stop and listen to this everytime I hear it!

[@lanceduponte8241]

I remember seeing my best friend crying 😢 😭 because he just broke up with his girlfriend of 5 years he was my roommate at a place called job CORPS we became great friends had a lot in common

[@williamjones6031]

Does Robin Zander have pipes or what? Another singer like that is Getty Lee from Rush. (Yes I'm going there)🤩🤩 I can rock with them, but I confess this will always be my favorite. Saw Cheap Trick in Berzerkley in the early 80s. Then again first concert after COVID restrictions drop at Reno's Atlantis Casino

[@bcharles8927]

Like this was her first time hearing this song! LOL

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Cheap Trick are a highly influential and respected band. Don't let this one fool you, tho. Most of their music is straight-up rock. They are a hell of a rabbit hole. I highly recommend them live from Budokan. Robin Zander is well known as one of the best male vocalists in rock. He's a beast. The whole band is crazy talented. Can you please react to a live version of them doing Mandocello? I would send you a link, but YT seems to be blocking that lately.

[@martinhonan9588]

Tremendous song great lyrics.

[@Petestanton]

You felt that one❤

[@myerschrism]

Jr. High School dance vibes circa 1988.

[@joeyboedeker2047]

Good music is supposed to create emotions 😊😊😊

[@tetsuoishiki4677]

Robin Zander was soooo underrated!

[@Cherokeelion]

Its on my phone too Angela 😉 ah the 80s.

[@mattharvey968]

Check out Walking Shoes by Tora Tora definitely in the hair band era!

[@darrenjohnson6833]

Love you black beauty! With respect. You are an awesome person my friend.

[@chaoticneutral3487]

Need to see some Motley Crue, Skidrow, LA Guns, Tesla, Kix, Ratt, Dokken, Quiet Riot!

[@txrojas]

If I remember correctly. You didn’t like Don’t Be Cruel but you loved I Want You To Want Me.

[@EarthWalker2023]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@chetstevensq]

How is this their only #1? One of the purest live rock bands to ever perform and they hit #1 with a power ballad, THAT is why the 80s were horrible! That said, AMAZING vocal by Robin.

[@boss2923]

horrible? what planet were you on?

[@chetstevensq]

@@boss2923 80s was synthesized instead of guitars, drum machines instead of drums, electronic vocals instead of singing, no talent boy bands and the start of the death of talent. Name 10 groups formed in the 80s we will still be talking about in 2040. I can name dozens from the 70s and 60s still relevant today.

[@stevetanner3019]

You should really try “I Want You To Want Me” and “Surrender”. Both rocker hits for Cheap Trick.

[@vanhouten7377]

Cheap Trick - the best band to ever come from Illinois

[@oldgoat9227]

Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, and Styx - the arena rock holy trinity and all from the Prairie State.

[@nedrini1055]

If you like, don’t be cruel, you should check out their cover of ain’t that a shame. That one rocks. It’s an old Fats Domino song.

[@americanmutt9089]

I recently saw these guys about 7 yrs. ago and they didn't miss a beat. Checkout Gonna Raise Hell.

[@allendixon7700]

I'm tired of shame question mark that was the song I did at the MTV musical awards.That stuff I was doing that night was like m.I GIC magic.I was crazy by mem

[@grahamvarey1144]

Angela, i see and i love your reactions to rock/hairband ballads but there are so many tgat you could do and i know that uoud live them, Bon Jovi has so many off their first 3 albums yhat you font really ever hea that much but are incredible snd also a band called Tesla

[@paulkruger491]

Not a hair band again lol.

[@williamfreitag7335]

Love your intro, warrant cherry pie

[@tlyon5196]

My god has the term and meaning of Hair Band lost all its meaning now?

[@JeffSalvati]

Cut the girl some slack she was not born in 1980

[@tlyon5196]

@@JeffSalvati Never referred to her. I'm well aware she may not know better.

[@dannycasson1551]

Not a big fan of this band but I love this song. It's their best in my opinion.

[@rodneylonczynski9089]

I don't put them in the hair metal genre. A great band saw them live in Detroit 1990. Thinking about that concert it was free, and an outside concert with a very large crowd of 200,000 thousand. In my top 5 of the best concerts I attended

[@genxer4846]

Hair Band???

[@JeffSalvati]

She is trying give her a break

[@chuckwhite3176]

Cheap Trick was a band before there was such a thing as hair bands, but great listening music nonetheless!

[@bb-gc2tx]

who else thinks of the one who got away listening to this song?

[@philhunter9134]

Cheap Trick is NOT a hair band!

[@stevemadrid6522]

Robin Zander is one of the best.

[@angelomaurizio1668]

I believe this was their biggest hit since their 1977's Rock classic "I Want You to Want Me". But "The Flame" (a power ballad) did better hitting Number 1

[@christopherhuot2826]

Nobody else sounds like CT😅

[@frankrogers3396]

Another non-hair band. 😭

[@jowbloe3673]

Who are the people suggesting and voting for your songs, because *Cheap Trick* (as others have commented) is NOT a Hair Band!

[@bazookajoe6760]

cheap trick is not a hair band😆🤣😂

[@paulkruger491]

Learn what a hair band is. It's about the type of music. Not if members have long hair. This is a classic rock band.

[@gene2049]

@@paulkruger491 exactly. Not a hair band. Another term might be glam rock band, but definitely not Cheap Trick.

[@bb-gc2tx]

cheap trick was not a hair band

[@tonythegoodman]

No where near it...

[@therealfronzilla]

Cheap Trick it isn't a hair metal band, at all. It's not even debatable

[@cookypuss8603]

Great song but they are not a hair band.

[@wontoofree_1237]

Cheap Trick started in 1977, so no they are not a hairband!!!!

[@blitz3643]

I've always loved this song. The band hated it. 🤷‍♂️