Def Leppard Love Bites Hamilton 1988 (Angle #1)

Recorded live at Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, ON, Canada 1st Oct 1988. The DVD this comes from is incomplete as most of the opening song is cut.

[@Lukefox2316]

When I listen to this version of the song it feels as if I can feel Steve’s pain and his passion. It’s crazy how much emotion and passion the members played with to give that effect. RIP Steve Clark

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

2:08 Steve, can you hear the instant cheering? Did you ever hear it? Did you know that every single time you'd step up front and do a solo and the crowd would cheer, that it was all for YOU? Your life was not in vein. Every ounce of practicing, perfecting, dedication, and commitment shined through every chord you ever played. We know you see that now. If only you could've seen it while you were still down here with us, then maybe you'd be here right now. But I just realized something....you are, and you always will be.

[@hydroplaneconvoy8130]

Definitely 🙏🏽

[@nickcoumbe]

Well said

[@gaia076]

The kids today will never understand what a Stratocaster was, brilliant.

[@DistortionSociety]

strats still exist lmao

[@greysuit17]

Yeah they still know

[@michellebehal3917]

I was about 13 in 1980 and I was captivated by Steve. Here we are 41 years later and still has got me running. His playing, heart and soul moved me in a way no other guitarist has. I could only imagine what you'd be playing now. But I'm sure it would be phenomenal. Everything you touched was golden. Forever Riftmaster ❤️.

[@JayBee3237]

This song has such power in it. I don't think it's really about a specific event or experience of anyone in the band but it seems like such a personal song.

[@aylabillick]

Steve is said to have been one of the composers for this song. Supposedly it was written after an argument.

[@cameronrobertson3597]

I was there! Loved every minute of it.

[@juliemariebroxterman1421]

Is this Hamilton in Ontario Canada or Hamilton in the United States

[@amd3449]

........ It Was the Real Leppard.... Steve Clark R.I.P.

[@BamaKattt]

Can't say it enough, Steve was a genius.

[@claudiotorrecillas1626]

Todo ese sonido creado por Steve es una obra de arte el es el maestro ,,el impresionante ,ell recordado,el creo todo ese sonido,,sin desemecer a Viv ,,,el solo toca y muy bien lo q creó Steve ,,pero si el estuviera vivo otro def leps sería ,,aún lo recordamos todos los verdaderos fans de esta grandiosa banda tan especial

[@HaiderAlBaali]

RIP Steve "The Riffmaster" Clark .... Big lost

[@davidbarleysr5241]

HUGE LOSS! Agree with you 100%, I often wonder how much better Def Leppard songs would've been if Steve never passed away, and was functioning at his best? In no way is this anything negative to Vivian Campbell, but as good a guitarist as Viv is, Steve was a much better composer and riff writer than Vivian or Phil, IMHO. Take care..... Peace To All

[@cheechie263psn4]

David Barley Sr Agreed

[@darioherlein691]

Cada tiempo que pasa más grande la leyenda Steve ckark y Def Leppard

[@annawatanabe9711]

Beautifull, wonderfull, sweet and adorable Steve... 💙

[@FutureBreed13]

the backing vocals sounded really good here, this is probably the best performance of love bites

[@annawatanabe9711]

I love Def Leppard with Steve Clark ! I miss... 😢 💔

[@williambroadstreet3353]

VERY RARE The Riffmaster is using in one of the very rare occasions a Fender Strat......priceless footage....but he used it in the video shot too and the Steamin solo maybe he thought a Strat bought out the best for that song? who knows...gold of a find.#TR

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

I LOVE this video because whoever made it focuses on Steve most of the time!!!

[@JudaMetalMaiden]

Happy Birthday Steve Clark 🎂 And Continue To Rest In Peace.

[@ziggymancan]

this is the best ive ever heard them play this song- and the best part is someone was recording this with a big old video camera and it still sounds absolutely perfect-my favorite band- they have stood the test of time.... I saw kids at the last concert that had to be about 16 years old-Steve had the power to make me feel emotions that Ive never felt from any other musician- love you SMC RIP

[@douglasespindola5185]

I've never heard this version and it's the better live one available here on YT. Thanks for sharing, bro! Greetings from Brazil!

[@Makainternational]

Steve Clark was an absolute rockstar!

[@DefLeppVidz]

I love this version, with the ending, so good. RIP Steve

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

Just listened to a 93 live, nope. There's no comparison....I had to turn it off because I couldn't listen to it without Steve. Steve we miss you.

[@SilverWolfwolf]

Que banda impressionante, no ápice o Def Leppard estava no top das melhores bandas da historia ao vivo.

[@erikarenatadasilva1899]

Amoo Def Leppard....em especial essa música, meu querido brilhou muito ❤️❤️

[@dianecelotto9234]

I love Joe just screaming it out !! Absolutely Amazing 🤩🤩🤩

[@josephwilliams710]

What a Stunning Job Def Leppard did Man * Steve * is The Magic & Rick Allen behind these guys they rock Forever /// Love you Leppard Always !!!!

[@darioherlein691]

Todo Def Leppard con Steve ckark es fabuloso

[@04jhayes]

i love steves guitar playing because hes always play from his heart unlike guitar players

[@steaminsteve]

at this time they were the biggest band in the world. all of their hit singles were almost out off hysteria. it kept building

[@BamaKattt]

Steven M Clark - GENIUS

[@hen126]

Steve with a Strat. Great to see some more classic Leppard from this era. Thanks for the post and keep them up.

[@DistortionSociety]

So cool seeing steve play something other than the les pauls!

[@doylelacrua]

This video has been up for over 11 years now and I've only now seen it. Damn.

[@gilvanialima1587]

my sweet Steve i love you.

[@sixtojaramillo9461]

Steve and the famous strat and also Rick Allen pounding on the drums rock on def leppard

[@atxmicpunk4628]

I miss you Steve my sweet love

[@juanmanueljaramillo8215]

this a fucking great song... i miss this times

[@davidbarleysr5241]

Me too Juan! Take care..... Peace To All

[@juanmanueljaramillo8215]

Thanks David. God bless.

[@msilovemickjagger2716]

Steve just kills it ALWAYS ❤️🔥 he just melts my heart! Especially at 0:53…🔥🎸❤️😍

[@richardstewart7324]

Steaming steve .RIP

[@Kaisor1111987]

Amazing

[@Texman4268]

Wow. The audio on this is awesome!!!

[@scarlettjames5139]

[@HoboRoadrunner]

Anyone else notuce this is the only time steve uses a stratocaster

[@darioherlein691]

Nunca lo había visto a Steve con Fender en vivo

[@eddiewilson4695]

Same strat jimmy used on in the evening

[@AndyLGR]

I have an interview with Phil where he says they down tuned from the Adrenalize tour onwards.

[@somorjitthongam5212]

I was exactly born on 03 Oct 1988 when the song was released.... Wao

[@mychoclabwinston]

Cops, steel town back then, wow would have been a great show to see

[@deflepsteve]

Oh… my god…. Steve you are really genius…. Thanks for your existence…

[@DefLeppVidz]

Great quality

[@pathook11]

The use of the Strat on this song is probably due to needing a clean, bright tone like the original recording. Wouldn't doubt they used a single coil on the recording. Can't testify to that but... And it's not unusual for bands to tune down when doing live shows as it makes the vocals easier, especially towards the end of tours. You'd be surprised how much just a half step makes on the vocals.

[@austincooper4508]

He and Phil used a strat a lot in the studio, one they called Felix.

[@12345timm]

this is awesome! : D

[@CM-zo9fi]

Clark big boss

[@dogfever]

Steve playing a fender guitar hehehe

[@jefffaust89]

Did they play “Love Bites” often on the Hysteria tour I wonder or was it done randomly that night while someone had a camcorder handy. Cause I have the “ In The Round Live 1988 Denver show and it’s not on the set list.

[@saugagirl83]

I was wondering the same thing! :S

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

2:55 spotlight perfect on my Steve!

[@100py6JLeu]

80s girls cry

[@saugagirl83]

Lucky! :)

[@24theMoney]

This song should be added to ITRIYF

[@LincLux]

This is good. Kinda confused by Sav's bass tho. I thought it required the 5th string like on the basses he plays now

[@TimothyHagerTCH]

+Curt Reyes (CurtChronicle) I think that during the earlier performances of this song (referencing the 93 performance in Sheffield) during the verse at least he used a synthesizer for some of the bass notes. If I remember correctly though

[@rabisrabis]

now your quite that old. :)

[@Max1DerMeister]

Really ? D:

[@lilysandoval9301]

You can see How Stoned & Broken Hearted over Phil ; would rather chase Skirts.

[@cliffthelightning]

@erickondio Jimmy page gave that strat too him

[@frozenheart8486]

Steve seems soo drunk and high here isn’t? but he can still manage to play his guitar amazingly.. is this the last concert he performed?

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

@Frozen Heart Steve was NOT drunk. Steve was always very serious and intense when he performed. He NEVER went on stage under the influence of anything. If you don't know that fact, then you're obviously not a true fan. And no, this isn't the last performance on the tour.

[@frasiercraine1776]

You're a fool.

[@rebeccastevens1876]

You haven't watched much live Steve. He was this amazing combination of elegant, awkward, and intense. He was somehow present and yet on the ceiling at the same time. He was mesmerizing. RIP SMC

[@msilovemickjagger2716]

It’s like he’s totally uninhibited…passionate and poetic 🔥❤️ I just love him! And to the person commenting about his being drunk; he didn’t drink before he went onstage…it’s well known

[@zaneroote5798]

2:42 what the fuck happened?

[@davidbarleysr5241]

Zane Roote Lol! Either something misfired in our brains or a video glitch? You decide! :-) Take care..... Peace To All