DOKKEN - Don Dokken & The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 (Episode 4)

On this fourth episode from "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981" stories, DD talks Juan Croucier, "Hit and Run", "Liar", "Prisoner" and more. The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 is OUT NOW via Silver Lining Music, get your copy here: smarturl.it/DokkenTheLostSongs
It wasn’t always multi-platinum sales and stadium gigs for Dokken. There was a first-phase and there were early days, and it is those bold first steps to stardom which are celebrated comprehensively on Dokken’s The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 album, out on August 28th 2020 through Silver Lining Music.
Featuring spectacular sleeve art by renowned US artist Tokyo Hiro (Motörhead, Motley Crüe), The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 show the crackle and craft of a hungry young Don Dokken as he embarked upon a journey which started in Southern California and Northern Germany. It is a trek which is testimony to the sheer endeavor and perseverance Don Dokken showed in those few years between 1978 and 1981, starting from when he spent time at a guitar store called Drake’s Music, owned by Drake Levin in Manhattan Beach, California.
A fair selection of the treasure on The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 are from these early European days. “Felony” carries a thuggish fuzz-coated riff think early Van Halen in really greasy embroidered denims while “Day After Day” showed that Don could pen a radio-slaying ballad.
The writing and creation of The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 are further tribute to enduring early days of struggle in both Germany and LA., Don would return to LA for a spell after those brief European gigs, and he worked with Croucier on material, including perhaps the truest view of Dokken’s then-future “Hit and Run”, which incredibly did not end up on the eventual Breaking The Chains release. From the sunbaked SoCal hook of “Step Into The Light” to the furious, fledgling, late-Sunset Strip sound of “Back In The Streets,” The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 shows Don in his unfettered early days of balls-out attitude, qualities doubtless forged in the sheer nature of the adventures undertaken in writing, recording and deciding Europe was the place to keep cutting his teeth.
The Lost Songs: 1979-1981 not only shares that magic with the fans, it gives them the final, vital and undeniably missing (until now) early album in the Dokken collection.
Musicians who appear on The Lost Songs: 1978-1981
Don Dokken - vocals, guitar
Jon Levin - guitar
BJ Zampa - drums
Juan Croucier - bass
Greg Leon - guitar
Gary Holland - drums
Mick Brown - drums
George Lynch -guitar
Rustee Allen - bass
Bill Lordan - drums
Greg Pecka- Drums
The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 track-listing:
1. Step Into the Light
2. We’re Going Wrong
3. Day After Day
4. Rainbows
5. Felony
6. No Answer
7. Back In The Streets
8. Hit And Run
9. Broken Heart
10. Liar
11. Prisoner
The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 is available on CD, Vinyl, digital formats and special D2C bundles
Available here: smarturl.it/DokkenTheLostSongs
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[@kellyblack4897]

It was such a great time in rock history.

[@kevincunningham2796]

STILL IS🎸🤟⚡✌

[@latin95]

Don Dokken ! One of the best voices in heavy metal history by far. I grew up listen to them what a bless

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

Hard rock history yes he was.

[@donaldclary846]

Keep the music coming, Don. New. Old. Whatever you've got! 🤘

[@mikegrossguitar]

Don it's cool of you to do this for your fans. Letting them in on your world is refreshing. I have alot of those boxes of the early days tapes too. Haha. For me it's like 84-88. May have to find them in the studio abyss. Thanks for the music .

[@toma.4808]

Bought a signed copy and i love it! Don you have alot of great stories please write a book!

[@davidstewart4310]

Where from?

[@toma.4808]

@@davidstewart4310 theyre selling signed copies of the record and singles on his website

[@davidstewart4310]

@@toma.4808 damn. I bought japanese version from ebay :-(

[@jimmyagates]

@@davidstewart4310 You got an extra track so don't be disappointed!!

[@davidstewart4310]

@@jimmyagates yeh but a signed copy from DD would have been most welcome. P.S. I remember you from melodicrock.com Jimmy :-)

[@5thhousesoul]

Hi Don! I am so glad you are doing these and sharing some of your experiences with all of us. Everytime you come on my feed I click faster than lightening☺ I hope every day has you feeling better and better! Sending you so much love.💗💗💗

[@DokkenNewsing]

Hello, how are you?

[@alexsaucedo8032]

DON DOKKEN 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@supernatural9r406]

Breaking the Chains around you. Nobody else can bind you.

[@zoeybear599]

👋 Don!

[@stevenkornegay3412]

These videos have been great. Really enjoy hearing from Don!

[@J_Rossi]

Hey, Don. Thanks for everything you've done and are doing for the fans. All the best.

[@markr.devereux3385]

DOKKEN was a mainstay of the 80s. All those guys and the whole team should be proud of the output they achieved Big fan of George LYNCH

[@kevincunningham2796]

Have been Rockin' to it since I ordered it off of Amazon 8/28/20. Bought the CD. Love the cover💖👍. Can't wait for the new stuff. Again please put everything you have on it. 30, 40, 50 songs. It doesn't matter. I'LL BUY IT ALL✔

[@jason8445]

Been a fan since I was 14, Don. At 47, I'm still a big fan. My 15 year old son likes Dokken too. He was jamming to "The Hunter" last night while doing some homework. Thanks for the music.

[@larsbonnet17]

I bought the new cd two weeks ago and it’s very interesting and inspirational. I love it. Anyway I’ve been listening to ”Breaking the Chains” every morning in my car driving to work for like three weeks now. I bought it 11 years ago when I became a Dokken nut. It gets my spirit up every morning to teach college students, so thank you Don. Your music makes me prepare better lessons in physics and chemistry so you are indirectly the reason future Finnish engineers know their craft. 🤘🏼

[@WilliamC1966]

Had to stop at work to watch!!! 😁🎸🎸🎸✌!!!

[@DavidLee-no9uc]

I was a fan in 1982, I still am. DOKKEN Rocks in whatever version Don chooses!.. Thanks, Don for the Great Music... The Truckee Meadows loves their local Boy made good!

[@tomthomas2646]

Hey Good man. If you get this message..from Kansas. Middle of nowhere..Shockingly I got to go to many Concerts..Did not get to see you guys. Great loss PERIOD. LIFE REGRET...But TOOTH AND NAIL FOREVER CHANGED my life..BEST ALBUM EVER...MY TIME. MY BAND..1984 ALL THE WAY..

[@DokkenNewsing]

Hello Tom, how are you?

[@Godzukidan]

I am loving this album, thanks for releasing. 😎🎸

[@clarissedegry8467]

Hi Don 🤩

[@susanreed4085]

Hi Don!😀I've been a big fan since the 80's.I love your music.When I have a bad day I put on one of your songs or one of your videos on KZbin and it makes me feel so much better.😀Thank you for all you do for your fans and sharing your experiences with us.Love watching your videos.ROKKEN WITH DOKKEN!!!Love you much!!❤❤❤Take care and stay well.God bless!!!😀❤

[@bradtech519]

Thank you for making the album. It’s been a bright spot in 2020.

[@alanmorrow3391]

God Bless you Don! Enjoy your life! Many years of great songwriting and shows!

[@MrDogs32]

Wow..cant believe it's you. .so glad..a privilege to be on here..love your songs..best rock

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

Don dokken +George lynch = 80s metal at it's best. When heaven comes down still kicks ass

[@lanceprzybyla8270]

Saw every Dokken appearance in Rhode island from the opening of Aerosmith in the early 80's and the Providence civic center to the Station Night club shows...God rest they're souls.

[@spyhunter66]

Hope you're continuing to heal up Don! Thanks for sharing these videos.

[@jimpatton325]

Really am enjoying these little video snippets. Been a huge fan since the beginning. And I have been jamming to the new disc since it came out...love it! Keep rockin’!

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

Juan writes great lyrics.😎🤘

[@SunShine-kd6td]

Don, I was just watching Dokken videos and came across your channel. I loved your music in the 80s and my first bf played your tapes in his Camero, driving me around. Man, it feels like yesterday when I hear those songs. Good times and great music!

[@dokkengirljo6993]

Always a great day when Don records a message :) I could listen to stories all day. Don said if he puts out a book "people will be pissed" - I WANT THE BOOK! Don won't mix words or sugar coat anything! LOL .... The album is a treasure. I wonder if that ballads album will come out for Christmas?? hmmmm.... maybe some re-recorded?

[@sandracrosbyguerrero1284]

I still have my old Dokken CD's..love the video ITS NOT LOVE!! All their music's great!!!

[@DokkenNewsing]

Hello Sandra, how are you?

[@jhuntosgarage]

I'll be at the Cedar Park concert. Go man go!

[@MrSixxshooter]

Your the best brother !! 🤟😄 thank you !

[@jacquelinegaskell7282]

Lots of feelings for the songs you write..keep it up

[@Steelheart0923]

definitely have to check it out! Love Dokken 🎶❤️🎶

[@Hotgarbage100]

Thanks for the memories Don!!! Dokken is one bad ass band no matter what the line-up!!!

[@godwillguideme.3773]

Love the demos!

[@johnws74]

Need more Dokken music !!!!!

[@Terrybryk]

Thank U for the story ....love u bro

[@fmbighair]

Don, these candid and special stories are amazing!!! I can’t think of another band that had as much of an impact that is as gracious and authentic with stories! I love it because no fancy editing or pretense. It’s your words, straight from the artist with no middle main bs. This is extremely rare these days. Btw, im here cuz of Chris and Neely- hail and kill, f u pal and handjob!

[@anthonypecoraro5402]

Hey Don blasting Back for the attack a fan since the beginning and always will be buying your new one keep on rockin and thank you

[@dmett3828]

Thx don. You rock and we love the stories man!! When this stinking pandemic is over maybe you'll come out on the road huh. Make a stop and chi town please.🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🎤🎤

[@MichelleB2011]

I’m really enjoying this album. My favourite song keeps changing with every listen. Currently I’m loving ‘Day After Day’. It’s a beautiful & emotional song. The guitar playing is pretty awesome. Was that you Don? Keep well, hope you’ll continue posting your video updates. ❤️

[@johncover5953]

Peek a boo keep rocking❤👍

[@heatherroberts941]

thats great :D thank you! :)

[@DokkenNewsing]

Thank you Heather, how are you doing?

[@Dokken1975]

Don Dokken and Blackie Lawless, two of the best songwriters in the world of rock imo

[@jacksnedden25]

LEGEND!! Nuff Said!!

[@supernatural9r406]

Id Love a breaking the Chains 2020 Version.

[@JoeHengesbaugh]

Hey Don! When is your autobiography coming out? Get busy, dude. We're all waiting. 🤘🏻🎸🎶 Peace.

[@michaelvonthaer9755]

Man thanx don dokken always had one of the greatest breakdowns I've ever heard I dont care how times you listen to it you will always get that great fuckin chill man again stayed homeless in the woods for 3 years just tto study under lock a and key

[@DokkenNewsing]

Hello Micheal, how are you doing?

[@lorettatalavera3215]

Dokken always love the Rock Ballads. George Lynch 🎸❤️

[@DokkenNewsing]

Hello Loretta, how are you?

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

I really hope you and George get along and get back together. At least for us oldschool metal bangers who were around in the 80,s during the metal awesomeness, don screams lynch shreds and the rest is history

[@michaelball3345]

My band and I did a version of “breaking the chains” at a club I use to play at called “captain joes”. I was the lead vocalist....the girls would go absolutely go crazy! Thanks Don for giving me great memories.. the 80’s were the bomb!!

[@bon6461]

I can hear the dogs playing in the background. Lol🤘🤘

[@cyrbuzz6615]

Don Dokken how the hell are ya? Glad you’re still putting out music in this era of unlistenable dribble they try to pass off as music. Keep Rokken!!!!!

[@sigfredomachado2194]

Great

[@DokkenNewsing]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@mulcibernebiros1167]

Idolo

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

Don I had some of those songs for years on the back on the streets ep

[@stacydalebarendse3978]

See you in Waukegan, IL!

[@Peatmoss0979]

Don how is your throat? U are looking good dude.

[@jenniferchandler7236]

You look just like youre Dad at the Marina boat love from Full Moon Jen

[@JDWorkshop-wn9tt]

Dokken keep rokken!

[@Terrybryk]

LOVE U BROTHER

[@zikkicharade]

We want the legendary multiplatinum albums on vinyl reissues they did only the newer ones last year

[@maxmatson1578]

Is that the same "prisoner" song from "back for the attack"? P.S. Love your music Don!👍 "Dokken" was my very first favorite band back in 89. I was like six? And it was the shit then, and is the shit now!🎸💫😵👌😎👍✌

[@jimmyagates]

Completely different song

[@maxmatson1578]

@@jimmyagates Appreciate you let me know. Thank you.✌

[@Dokken1975]

Any chance you could ever record an acoustic version of “Stay”???

[@Peddrios]

Don you need to release a box set with unreleased songs and Live tracks from the 82-87 and classic photos

[@amerocker]

Hey Don! Is the album out now?! ☺😀😁😂 Joking.

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

DOKKEN RULES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤘😜🤘

[@mitchmclean3898]

Don, you have a fuckin good songon your hands that NEEDS re-recording..... "Hit and Run" is a fuckin' masterpiece

[@heikkidtw5992]

88 pontiac silverdome..yea

[@mrmaxaxl]

Love you Don!! Please.please stop smoking those cancer sticks!

[@pauleyh]

Do some across the universe

[@StONed-mb1iv]

Don Dokxotic...

[@ToriS61910]

DOKKEN IS MY FAVORTIE BAND im 13 and everyone at school thinks im weird cuz they said don back then was “ugly” DON WAS THE SEXIEST MAN ALIVE IDC WHAT THEYRE TALKING ABT

[@postmastergeneral711]

Don-Hand2God-YouLookGood,Baby.ThanxAmillionForLostSongs-NowKeepRockinDaFuckOn🎰⚡🤘📜

[@isMike999]

fuckin dogs fighting in the background...LOL....Don sounds tired....

[@mrmopar5]

Love DOKKEN! Please do not take this wrong, Don, but I saw some recent live shows from Dokken in the last 5 years or so, and I must say your vocals are tired. Just like Paul Stanley of KISS. Your still on of my favorite singers! I'm not sure why the vocals are so weak,(age?) or what, but I felt bad to hear the live songs did not sound good vocal wise. Just being honest. I still listen to the album Tooth and Nail quite a bit. I was 14 when it came out. I am 52 now. I play guitar and bass. I know that Tom K. of Cinderella had a rough time singing as well a few years back. Please do not take what I am saying the wrong way. I was just really upset to hear the sound of the vocals on the live videos I saw. I believe Rob Beach was on guitar in that show. Just know that you made one hell of a mark on Rock with the guitar blazing George on your side in the early days. "Paris is Burning" on the first album live still rocks my ass off!!!! Blessings Don.

[@kevincunningham2796]

DOKKEN, DOKKEN, DOKKEN, cue the Intro🎸🤟⚡️🔥❣️👍Bought Breaking the chains a few months after graduating in’83. Been my favorite singer & band since🥇

[@wakethebarbarian4577]

Father time doesn't spare anyone. It's good that Don is still trying. Never quit!

[@mrmopar5]

@@wakethebarbarian4577 True that! I was not being a ass. I was just disappointed in the voice in the concert. I saw the same in Paul Stanley. Their voices are just gone. But their legacy will endure!

[@technerdbird]

@@mrmopar5 I think don needed (or still needs) time to recover from his surgery. He had shows scheduled this week (feb 25th was the first one) but they're postponed. He sounded and looked exhausted post-surgery when he sang and I hope when dokken comes back he sounds better

[@mrmopar5]

@@technerdbird I am sure. I just felt bad to see the vocals on a few of You Tube videos of the last few years and he sounded really bad. It is just like if your hand gets arthritis and you cannot play the songs anymore. Guitarists are easy to replace in a band, but the singer is hardest! I really love Dokken!! I was not being an ass, just honest.

[@MistaSCARY]

Where’s Cody? 🐶

[@thedreamers8271]

I WANNA HUG U SO BADLY

[@thewaragainstcars]

If you wrote a book you wouldn’t have to make these videos! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@siegecaviness3722]

Don I Use to go watch you and the band when George Lynch was in the band and I use to go see you at the country club in the valley been along time fan also saw you at monsters of rock in L.A. Message me sometime!!!! Siege

[@panturbofanger8424]

🔗⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓🔗 DOKKEN 🔏🔐🔒🔑🔓🔑

[@avolite719]

Yawn.