Did I ever tell you..?

[@maryhiggins6783]

That album, Hysteria, is perfection

[@gastondeveaux3783]

Pyromania is even better than perfection.

[@maryjomolineu3010]

That's funny. You both were channeling each other.

[@renaz630]

@@maryjomolineu3010 Maybe that's God's way of telling them to collaborate

[@cillastricklnd2988]

SEE??? I SAID SAME THINIG!!!​@@renaz630

[@isabellearsenault8934]

I love your music and Def Leppard's music too ! Thank you very much Richard Marx !

[@kingdeadpool20]

I love Def leppard and your music I had no idea you took inspiration from them also!

[@matthew4694]

It’s not fair that he still has so much beautiful hair!

[@michaeldonnelly]

The Repeat Offender album brings me back great memories. Great album!!!

[@theresafox2816]

Def Leppard is the best group I ever heard ❤ 0:35

[@CHERIEBLAIRWITCH]

Omg I love Def Leppard🖤

[@geneswiech4381]

Who knew… BTW , your voice and music never gets old !!! Thanks for all the years Richard. Big fan from Pittsburgh

[@leannlewis498]

Richard Marx, I grew up listening & buying ur albums...I so loved u; & still do very much!!!!! Just like fine wine, u only improve with age...u look just as handsome today as u did years ago!!!!! I, too, love Def Leopard very much...what a beautiful "shout out" to them u did!!!!! God Bless u extra; & watch over u always...I so love to LOVE you muchly too!!!!! 🙏 ✝️ 💋 😘 🌹 💐 👏 Bravo 👏 ♥️

[@pipertarin68]

I have seen Richard twice both Gigs, were Fantastic ❤

[@ΑιμιλιαΚοντογιαννη]

Richard σε αγαπαμε❤Από Ελλαδα🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷💋❤️

[@skullandbones1832]

Listening to Def Leppard and Richard Marx back in the day on the Alpine car audio system took the music to the next level. I also still have all my Richard Marx touring jackets from back then too.

[@switch6258]

Best album of all time 😊HYSTERIA

[@clayculver2460]

@switch6258 Agreed!

[@guitarman394]

The production on Hysteria is fantastic.

[@luvyesmusici4886]

Joe Elliot wanted to kill Mutt Lange with all the takes and studio time involved.

[@jamieallen7586]

It was time for BOTH of you to go to the confessional lol🤐🤐😅 Great story Richard👍

[@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

Well they and you both have great taste. Plus great minds think alike.

[@kellecetraro4807]

What a great story 😂 I absolutely love hearing about things like this 🙏🏼

[@rebelrocker7494]

These Stories are Interesting, Hope You Come Back To Michigan, What a Talent You Are, Safe Travels 🖤🙏

[@A.HWasRight]

He is too scared pretend covid might get him

[@suntianul9238]

love you so much❤❤.always love forever.🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@denisemontoya]

I love Richard Marx & Def Leppard! I also enjoyed meeting you when you came to Austin mid-80's!!!!

[@markcdeyoung3118]

Haaa😅 that gives new meaning to what comes around goes around kind of reminds me of those old " you got chocolate in my peanut butter" " you got peanut butter in my chocolate" Reese's peanut butter commercials ..that's funny 😅

[@loristone9242]

Mutual admiration and unrealized self love happening all at once. Love it.

[@chadnature81]

I was about 10 back in the 90s, first heard his song and fall love with it. The first song “Right here waiting” I totally love it. Now that I’m 43 I still listen to the song. ❤

[@samushunter0048]

That's unreal!! See how amazing life is

[@star-angeliah8262]

Now it makes sense Richard 🎉 I LOVE your music and I LOVE Def Leppard 'Hysteria' being 1 of my favourite Albums EVER & 'Love Bites' being 1 of my favourite songs, my ringtone is 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' & has been for 11 years now, seeing them live in concert with my husband was 1 of the best night's we ever had & we've been married for over 26 years. I can't wait to see you LIVE in Concert in England the next time you come over to the UK. As I am disabled I need to be sat at ground floor seating. I wore my tape out of 'Repeat Offender' & 'Rush Street' & I had 'Paid Vacation' on CD that was in my car & it now has a scratch on it and won't play! So I'm gutted! I bought your greatest hits CD for my car now. Sending Positive Vibes as always from Star-Angeliah (Angelia with an 'H')

[@edwardhydemusic7917]

I'm a huge def leppard fan and angelia is one of my all time favorites from you. Now it all makes sense🙈 Greetings from Germany🎉

[@betsyhuggett2429]

Saw Def Leppard with Journey and Steve Miller Band this summer. Thank all of you for doing the things that make us still feel young! I was 16 again this summer, if only for a few hours.

[@dianereed8597]

Richard Marx your Music is Always Amazing and Always Will be..Luv it!

[@susanhughan2198]

No!! You never told me 🤷🏼‍♀️ but I’m not surprised by my 2 favorite bands! I’ve been a long time fan of you & Def Leppard 🤘🏼🤘🏼 y’all just Rock!

[@jeffa5286]

I see you also like Savage Garden ...😍

[@susanhughan2198]

@@jeffa5286 I most definitely do!

[@angelesarturi1517]

I listen to your music everyday now more than ever. I became a widow 3 years ago and your songs are my best company. Can't do without them. And having you there, sharing with us all these stories behind your music is absolutely amazing to me. Thank you, Richard! I❤you

[@BubbaTurkey0416]

Great musical minds think alike!!

[@Sol7Studios]

You and Kenny Rogers. Kenny was all into that album.

[@kayleighshaw21]

Wow, both are such incredible albums, it makes sense 😄

[@ryanthompsonthompson820]

I purchased the Hysteria album in Naples, Florida at age 14. Best album ever.

[@mrmarshmadness1]

WOW! What a great story! Absolutely LOVE both of those tunes - and who knew they were "borrowing" from each other? haha IMO "Angelia" is one of the most perfectly-constructed pop/rock songs ever written.

[@KellyAtkison-iw6ib]

What a small world we live in! But it's no surprise as def Leppard and you are both amazing performers and hope you continue making music because the world is better with you in it❤

[@theresafox2816]

You took the words right out of my mouth. Wish you the best 0:23

[@stankormy5717]

You are an amazing song writer and singer Richard Marx! Thanks for all your music!!

[@AngelaMaria-cd1qq]

Great story!!💙🌹Hugs from Brazil💙

[@lovebuzz1979]

What a great story!!! Both Hysteria and Repeat Offender are epic!!❤

[@franceskajacobs2766]

L ove u l o ve ur music and ur story's there real love Def leopard. Animal❤

[@hellig_strom]

They are both excellent albums

[@NurseOasis]

Great album

[@heathershay5260]

That's hilarious. BTW Hysteria is still one of my all time favorites

[@tomcaron9113]

Great story Richard! You had some great stories at Disney the past March also. Really enjoyed your shows. What a career, keep the stories coming!

[@mdougherty257]

Great Story Richard Marx! Have a great couple of shows with the other Dick ! Love you both ❤️

[@subj109]

Oh man.. That explains why Angelia sounds so dam familiar... and why I love it so much

[@we4utube2]

Love you AND Def Leopard. ❤❤❤

[@tonymcgrath8890]

Always been a big fan of you Richard 👍 you seem such a lovely guy !! Love from Liverpool uk ❤️

[@muhanedalsalim3513]

Oh my dear, all your history was shining, and everyone spoke a good things about you ⚘️👌

[@jcm374]

Ditto ditto ditto!! One of the best albums of all time! ❤. You always have the best stories! Saw you in Mount Pocono last weekend and you were amazing as always! Thank you! ❤

[@mykolachemezov991]

What a great story! Brilliant minds think alike. Like both so much!

[@Cyn9596]

Angelia is one of my fave songs and GUESS WHAT I kinda alway thought it sounded some like a Def Leppard song even way back then that’s what I was thinking! WOW! I’m a HUGE Lepp fan have been since I was 16 so a long time 😂 I’m so happy to hear this story Ty so much for sharing it! ❤️

[@rosalindcarter7028]

I play your songs over and over and over again ❤️❤️😀😀.

[@wendys7285]

I was obsessed with Angelia!! I do love Def L as well. Two amazing artists! Love your music!! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@leonwhildenjr4483]

Hi Richard,😎🤘I agree,about Hysteria but I also loved Pyromania the album that came out right before Hysteria.You were also one of my faves at that time. Good story too ,Thank you for all your Music!💪💀👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🕊🦋🕊☮️🖤🌅🎉🇺🇸

[@lanamartin2540]

I like a few of Def Leopard's songs. I definitely love the Richard Marx/ Def Leopard mutual admiration and the confession!!

[@AdamHodges-o6x]

Hysteria is absolutely fantastic! One of my favorites!

[@ChristineKirsch-n6q]

I'm a big fan of both, that's so funny to find this news out!

[@monikita777]

Woooowwww! What a great story! Thanks for telling ☺️ You are amazing, Def Leppard is amazing. Absolutely great music 💛💛💛

[@suzianthony4928]

I love synchronicities how cool 🤯💙😁 Did I ever tell u when you released the music video "right here waiting" I lived with my grandma.. I was obsessed with that song I was 12 and that's one of the 1st songs I learned to sing n play piano by ear to. It took hours to figure out all chords but I loved that song.. you inspired me n my music too. Thank u Richard!!

[@mariaauxiliadora4566]

Amoo demaisss suas músicas! Apesar de não saber inglês. Adoro ouvir suas músicas.. Parabenss viu e Deus abençoe sempree, com muitas bênçãos..Sucesso infinito para você e todos da sua equipe..bjoss no seu coração..🙏🏾🌟❤❤🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@BoomerBends]

Somewhere in his lavish castle, Mutt Lange is quietly chuckling about this.

[@HughYoung-d4j]

Albeit with no Shania anymore, huh?? :v

[@RockFan89]

That's awesome. Hysteria is one of the few albums I can listen to beginning to end without skipping any songs. I've also been a fan of your non hit songs as well. 🙃

[@MsHazza73]

Outstanding story. No wonder I love Def Leppard and your music so much 🎸

[@leelee69ification]

Great minds think alike❤

[@Cross-Examine]

@Richard Marx I love your music! I still have a few "go-to's" from you from the late 80's, early 90's. As far as Def Leppard goes: You are one of their "guilty pleasures." Caught. 😂💖

[@damondenis9406]

My all-time favorite group! DEF LEPPARD! I won the "HYSTERIA" album one summer night in 1987 on a "Z100 call-in." (NYC.) Oh and my favorite all-time song is "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS." Richard's pretty Badass himself! lol...

[@GenVirtu]

That Pure Awesomeness. You know your good when you inspire each other.

[@PawnInTyme]

That is a great story! I am a huge fan of both albums. Well, I was. I'm sorry to say that I haven't heard either in a lot of years - except yours at 2 of your concerts - both in Tucson. So, this is my reminder to listen to the music I love again! ❤️

[@andrewlightfoot1323]

Well, Def Leppard put on one heckuva live show on their Hysteria tour back then...caught them in Portland, Oregon (which has sadly turned into a dumpster-fire since then, causing me to leave for safer, saner north central Idaho along the Snake river) so I can't knock your taste in Brit pop-metal at all! "Angelia" is probably my favorite track of yours, ever! Excellent lyrically, melodically, creates a really clearly defined mood... So much right with the song as a sadly reminiscent, minor key, mid tempo power ballad! Kudos for the craftsmanship, and attention to detail, through & through. Re-listening just now with "new ears"/new focus, & I can totally hear strains of D.L., placed exactly where you were intending them to be. Well done! I hope to see you touring somewhere "close enough" (perhaps Lewiston Idaho?) in the near future. Thanks for this casual, candid upload. Peace to you & yours.

[@neilbradley]

That's AWESOME. And it really does explain why Angelia has a lot of Hysteria-like sounds! They're both great records!

[@vanceshepherd1618]

HYSTERIA is just a masterpiece of production. It was that album, and your debut, that got me into rock music.

[@JanKowalski-l1w]

I didn't know about it, now I find out. As for the song, it's wonderful to me. I listen quite often. It's very good that he stayed with the master. I can't imagine anyone else as a performer. Thank you and best regards, Richard Marx.

[@vanessahenry7238]

As a long time friend and fan of DL, and a fan of yours - this makes me smile!

[@JasonMapes]

Ever watch the documentary on the making of the album called “Classic Albums: Hysteria”? if not, it turns up on the streaming services from time to time, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s here on KZbin.

[@garycpriestley]

That is TOOOO funny😆 What an incredible full-circle. Love the #BehindTheSong content! I also had both of those albums on repeat during that period..... #GoodTimes

[@DemolitionWoman75-r1d]

Wow! Knowing this now as a fan of both you and Def Leppard, this is awesome! Thank you for sharing this with us ❤

[@brucel399]

Very good story. Its suprising how many artists do exactly what you just mentioned. Btw seen you twice in concert. Air Force Academy in 87 or 88. The in Denver at Fiddler's Green about 5 years later. Very good shows. CHEERS from Colorado

[@KevinNedai]

That is a great story, and such a wonderful song. It takes me back every time I hear it. No matter what I’m doing. I have to stop and listen😎 your album is timeless, actually their album is too, but Angelia, that is a deep and emotionally powerful song, it’s more like a story with a pulse, it comes alive and draws you in. The way you sang it and the saxophone, smooth and powerful. Thank you for sharing your songs with the world.

[@pj7342]

Great story. Juat saw Def Leppard on tour. As a DL fan, and fan of yours this info makes perfect sense. You and Phil also out out a lot of content / interviews during the pandemic. Thank you.

[@christopherhorstmann5733]

Haha, so cool! 🤩 Great story. I love the sound of both albums. 😉

[@staciedziedzic8706]

That’s Awesome! I love that story! Great job Richard!

[@Anthony-1089]

I remember when you released "Angelia", and I noticed that it had a similar sound to the music on Def Leppard 's "Hysteria" album. I remember when "Angelia" peaked at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and it surprised me that it didn't go to #1. It's one of my favorite songs. Your debut album and "Repeat Offender" are two of my favorite albums ever.

[@mikemeaney4027]

This is awesome. They both were doing the same thing and they became friends.

[@kevgamble]

I was obsessed with that album at that same time too. Spent hours and hours, wearing out the tape, mentally sorting out all the layers of harmony and counterpoint. It changed the way I heard music forever afterward.

[@songadillon5685]

Your music is awesome

[@paulmcdonough1093]

i noticed the song guitar sound slow drum intro on angelia

[@janeentumbao8690]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 This is tooooooooo fn funny!!!!! And I love both of y'all!🎉❤🎉❤🎉 And now... I gotta listen to BOTH of those songs! Dang it!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@isajazmin510]

Te Amo ❤️🙏✨️👌

[@elizabethglass-u2q]

Very cool story. To find that you were both trying to find inspiration in each other is awesome

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

So am I. Especially bringing the heart break 💔

[@AnnParenteau-lf5xg]

Awesome story Richard I also loved that album then and now.

[@Suziluci65]

I LOVE this! You both rocked my world in the 80's and still do today!!!

[@cristinaplesea4488]

You are amazing Richard Noel Marx!

[@MSDOGS1976]

That is funny. Ive always enjoyed Richard Marx and Def Leppard.

[@cassiepittman1489]

Hysteria is my favorite Def Leppard album as well✌️💙🤩

[@howtobuildawebsite11]

Haha You’re right man that album is incredible. We grew up with that along with your music!

[@dawnpatrol700]

My favorite by him was his last big radio hit " nothin left behind us". I LOVE that song to this day

[@frozenghq3710]

Omg i love both def leppard and richard marx..hysteria and angelia.Universe works in funny ways

[@j.larrycampbell8195]

😲 That gated reverb!!! Just putting that together in my mind now! Awesome!

[@timolsen8252]

The common denominator to both is great songs.