Donnie Iris "Ah Leah" live 7/29/21 Youngstown Foundation Ampitheatre, Youngstown, Ohio

[@michaelmoser7863]

He's 78 and still nailing those screams... AMAZING!!! most underrated singer ever.

[@tednugentlives]

I agree. Underrated talent. His songs were regulars on KTXQ Q102 Dallas Tx all throughout the 80s. Lots of airplay. The songs were good, and had hits, I gotta give it to him.

[@driver4011]

wasn't underrated......successful going back to 60s....jaggerz....wild cherry in the 70s.....cruisers in the 80s....round the clock play on radio n M TV back in the day...n still goin / rockin to this day....n almost 80....amazing.....

[@SPCLPONY]

My wife and I just heard this in the car yesterday.... what a rush in the minds time machine back to the early 80's! Glad to see Donnie is still kicking it!

[@TMPSpodcast]

What a legend

[@dianegargano175]

Oh my God he's 78?

[@werquantum]

Holy shit!! I can’t believe how tight this band is. The harmonies. And his voice. And screams?? Wtf? Rockin’!!!

[@glechowski]

The harmonies are sampled. FYI. They are being triggered by the keyboard player.

[@werquantum]

@@glechowski That makes sense. I was shaking my head in amazement.

[@one80srocker89]

I saw him perform at the NFL HOF in 2022 at the stadium. It was the worst Donnie Iris show I’d ever seen. The sound crew totally screwed Donnie Iris and his band. Could hear all the backing sounds though. Could see that Donnie was struggling to hear and go lost at times in the songs. That’s when all the filler sounds were noticed. Certainly not to take away from his performance and capabilities. He’s 80 now. And seems to take good care of himself. The way he jumps around indicates maybe he uses the jump rope often. He drinks lots of water. And he still screams and hits the high notes and totally rocks!!!! You’re still getting mostly Donnie and the band but there were processed backing backing vocals at the NFL HOF show.

[@hiskidkeller]

Totally agree. I was expecting total disappointment and then they took me on a ride. SO GOOD!

[@klxonthetrails2093]

Donnie turned 78 in 2021... his lead vocal is 100% real

[@bobbyleonard7052]

This song came out when I was in high school. This took me back. Thanks!

[@tdearsan]

1982!

[@aschule5684]

I wasn't sure what to expect watching this especially when he was doing the mellow intro part that I wasn't sure was an intro, my mind is blown, that was really impressive even more so learning the man is almost 80 years old, guys 20 years his junior have no voice anymore and struggle to sing what they do try to sing, I'm impressed beyond words. This is a gift to still have this to have him not only still with us but able to deliver this song with all the power of it's original form so many years later! Magnificent, Donnie Iris you are a legend sir, thanks for this masterpiece!

[@geraldhartley]

Wow. I didn't expect this to sound this good. Incredible for his age!! Great backing vocals too!

[@generackley2231]

Those are recorded backing tracks

[@HarveyBacktheBeatles]

@@generackley2231 Yeah they are. I'm just glad that Donnie isn't lip-syncing. However after seeing the band twice I can tell that parts of the time the backing vocals are live.

[@Yooyangs]

Much respect. He is holding his age extremely well, fantastic song and his voice, wow!! . Very inspiring

[@hiskidkeller]

This was one of my favs in the 80s. Still is, actually. Holy shit, they did not disappoint. I'm impressed.

[@theshapeexists]

This dude is the coolest man on the planet. I cant believe he's almost 80. Show me 1 other 80 year old this cool and youthful. Sammy hagar is close behind, but Donnie is UNREAL!!

[@deannam5072]

Alice Cooper at 74 and Ringo Starr at 82 are still cool😎🥁🎤 and still rockin.

[@dalemadalema9987]

Just went and saw The Rolling Stones... and they totally rocked ! Heard Mick was 80 years old and he ran up and down that pier long stage that goes way out into the audience like he was 30 years old.

[@theshapeexists]

@@dalemadalema9987 that's awesome. Mick's been in great shape for an old guy.

[@jctorontojctoronto]

A massive offering. This classic delivered in spades in front of big appreciative mid-summer Youngstown gathering. Gifted Donnie and gang in total control.

[@cindymckimm9947]

King Cool still rockin' like it's 1980!

[@mike42441]

Donnie sounds just as awesome today as he did back in the day !!! This guy is what rock & roll is all about !!!!!

[@bilinda508]

Wow this is fantastic!!

[@johntiggleman4686]

So glad I found this video. One of my favorite 80s songs. And I was thrown when it started out slow, ballad-like. But then they kicked it all in. And that good a voice at that age. Must have taken care of it over the years.

[@gageboy14]

If I had a band I would not want to follow this 78yr master rocker! This man is incredible!!

[@barryfureyconsultingtraini8522]

Classic Rock song. Classic rocker. So glad he still has his voice.

[@denisearmbruster7478]

THIS MAN IS AMAZING!! I NEVER TIRE OF HIS PERFORMANCES THAT I SEE ON KZbin! I love his voice and RESPECT his confidence in wearing Clark Kent style glasses. That confidence is sooo sexy adding those moves and THAT VOICE! My younger friends laugh that I get so excited over a 78 year old dude! Then when they hear his voice and see his videos, they totally understand! ROCK ON DONNIE!!!

[@michelebooks8242]

Denise...I agree with you! Donnie is sexier now than 40 years ago! Only guy his age that I think is hot! 🙋‍♀️

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

Confidence counts for a lot!

[@zombywoof1015]

His glasses, like Buddy Holly, have kind of become a trademark innit. LOL

[@TheRanchNetwork]

Inspirational! 80 years young!

[@MegaWumba]

Are we just gonna ignore those IMMACULATE backing vocals during the chorus?

[@Luckyrider1958]

Some Rock n Roll music legends never die.. instead they become.. Donnie Iris!

[@jamisonjenkins9224]

My wife and I went to see Styx, REO, and Loverboy. We got stuck in parking lot traffic and when getting out of the car we could hear someone playing. It was Donnie Iris. We had no clue they were going to be there. Thankfully we heard this gem.

[@maha77]

Donnie Iris, what a rocker, amazing 41 years ago this song came out, he's so lucky to be part of that iconic part music history

[@samlott99]

This was my favorite one hit wonder of the 80s. He's such a free spirited singer!

[@dianadambrosio1]

Omg this is just so joyous to see 😊😊

[@moderntreasure1828]

My favorite song when i was 15 1980!

[@billdahl7962]

One of the greatest songs in history !!!!

[@donzehner3011]

Saw him last night at Akron. It was a killer show. His vocals are amazing. And the rest of the band was fantastic. Even Joe Vitale sat in on a set!

[@johnmccarthy5192]

This song has been on my cassettes, cd’s and every playlist from working out to cutting the grass since the late 80’s. How friggin AMAZING Donnie Iris sounds. So glad I too stumbled onto this video tonight…

[@leonardking84]

I just can't get over how good they still sound...awesome !!!

[@Sickofsociety1]

Wow, this is incredible! Never heard this version before!!

[@Angel-yb8tf]

You kicked ASS in this concert. ROCK ON Donnie!! You still have it!!! Amazing

[@rodcaronsax]

Wow! Dude still has it! Good for him!

[@JohnR.1968]

That was 😎 cool

[@TheKevinNewsom]

Outstanding!

[@b5maddog]

Wow his vocals as well as the backing vocals sounded amazing! Boy the band sounded real tight! Awesome performance! Thanks for posting.

[@williamcarter8953]

Recorded backing tracks

[@Atomykpimp]

GD I love this song so much! I spent a Summer in Western PA and Donnie is like a National Treasure there and rightly so. This song is an Anthem there! I took it with me and never looked back!

[@Galaxy2517]

One word....LEGEND!

[@Fogghorn_Legghorn]

Wow, just Wow!

[@KP11520]

Man, the Vocals are superb! Takes this song to a killer hook! Don't EVER stop!

[@mdwayne741]

Great great song.....he still has it! Not only that, he found the fountain of youth.

[@jasonhans864]

Absolutely amazing performance from a classic rocker. Thank you Donnie

[@frankb8652]

Amazing! One of my favorite songs ever.

[@Ari-pw6nu]

Pretty technically perfect. Hard to do live, right? Great background set up when I saw him.

[@tednugentlives]

Opening for Styx..And killin it.

[@werquantum]

I still can’t believe this. Simply ass kicking. Way better than the studio version.

[@michaelharrison3483]

Staggering how amazing this sounds! Rock on brother

[@BruiserFL]

Wished I was there...thanks for sharing it here.

[@akp23ok]

HUGE FAN! One of my all time favorite songs! This is unbelievable at this age!

[@harryprater9014]

I friggin' LOVE IT !!!! Still working and kicking ass !!! I have loved his music since the first album. The man still has some major chops.I believe his voice has held up better than Steve Perry's. Love ya man !!!!!!!

[@shizzle7642]

W@W! Happened upon this and so happy I did. Loved this song since 1980, cool story about this song,, I had the cassette tape when my son was young in early 90’s I’d play “Ah Leah” in the car and home and he was exposed to a lot of great music from my day and then became his music too. 30 years later he asks out of the blue, Remember that song you used to play with guy in yellow suit on the cover ??? Of course I did, he immediately looked it up on the computer and played it,,, we both had “a moment”!! They still sound so awesome, his vocals and the harmonies are stellar!! Nice video too thank!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@one80srocker89]

Try to go see a Donnie Iris show. He is 79 now. His shows still rock! 79 is pretty old so don't wait. You won't be disappointed.

[@shizzle7642]

@@one80srocker89 I know right! All the great ones are getting up there,,,Sammy Hagar’s is another off top of my skull that’s still got it too. Unfortunately these days nobody tours like they used to, especially in eastern Washington unless they play Casino’s around here. There’s so many I’d love to see, as you say while we can, I missed out on Tom Petty that one hurt! Keep rock’in 🤘🤘❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@dalebroome8953]

Best live version I ever heard

[@ryansmurda1552]

Love Donnie! Stills sounds great!

[@jma4007]

I would never have believed this guy and the band can still rock out if i didnt just see this video!

[@Imperialist440]

Great performance! I love Donny Iris and this incredible song!

[@Bel5647]

Unbelievable 78 omg rock on donnie

[@freefred77]

Great performance after 40 years ... gives some hope to this 72 year old still trying to maintain my singing. What is it about Leah....fabulous song from Roy Orbison in the 60s and another great song about Leah circa 1980....Thanks for the great post.

[@LucindaRhiannon]

With God willing, I hope that I have this kind of spirit and energy when I'm 78. Simply amazing and truly makes my heart sing hearing this ♥

[@DrTomMD]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this! A-fucking-mazing! Donnie is a speciMAN for the ages! Doctor approved!!!

[@josephsmall4270]

He is still great. Got those seniors rockin' out.

[@EllenR654]

Awesome as ever, wow!!! Still has it, and will forever ❤️

[@70gabino]

Sweet Jesus. This is rad.

[@randallriley9331]

Donnie Iris..... Simply amazing. That is all......

[@riledup6111]

I remember calling into the local radio station, actually got through, and said please play Ah Leah!!! The DJ said “man it’s two-fer Tuesday, he’s a one hit wonder.” I was so bummed. Called back the next day and got it then. This was a badass throwback in 2022!!!

[@randallriley9331]

Should've said.... "Fine, for my second hit I'll take "Agnes", Thanks a lot for getting those on for me!!!"

[@mtyhntr49]

Omygawd, Huge thank you to Mr Algarthims. That man just did a mike drop of a performance . Loved the slowed down temple in the beginning.

[@rockerdowns6051]

Boys and Girls…..that’s how you do it!!!! Music today just doesn’t compare. Rock on Donnie

[@johndanko1882]

Damm straight!!! Donnie iris is a legend!!!

[@chop3625]

He sounds incredible😂 He’s living right.

[@rogercarrico4975]

Love this song! Donnie is a Rock and Roll legend!

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

The of the 1st MTV concerts 40 !!!!! years ago.... DONNIE IRIS AND THE CRUISERS !! THANK YOU for THIS !!

[@luke9129]

Donnie still got some serious pipes, AWESOME STUFF 👌 👏 👍

[@v1rtu050]

Wonderful song, wonderful performer! Rock on, Donnie!

[@JS-kd7jf]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG!! BRINGS BACK A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES!!

[@greyhoundduo6082]

I always loved this song!

[@LyndaMom]

Go Donnie!!!! Still love this song. You were dynamite in this!!

[@leggomyeigonosensei]

Unless you're over 60, you don't fully realize how incredible he is to be able to hit those screams.

[@jma4007]

Im not quite 60 but his ability to still rock is not lost on me 😀

[@nonawolf7495]

Yup - Donnie has still got it!

[@johndanko1882]

This guy can still kick ass!!! Love it !! Donnie iris at 78 owns the stage!!!

[@Galaxy2517]

I think I like this live version better than the original! He's definitely still got it!

[@jonroux9291]

Donnie Iris is still rockin. 🎵🎶🎸🥁🎤

[@Bel5647]

You wouldn't think he was 78 what a singer love donnie

[@ruthparker1140]

("Sgt.J."). I, wondered if, What. Happened to them. 🤔 Glad to see it!. Thank you. For posting.😊. 🍻🍻☕☕😁👍✌️🕊️

[@MrJlee64]

Thanks for the video/ he’s still doing it and sounding great !!!!

[@one80srocker89]

If you see he playing somewhere, if you can do it, go out of your way to make it to that show. He still rocks. And he is 78!

[@kramerbassplayer]

That song always slayed

[@drm54321]

That is how you do an intro to a classic! Rock on Donnie!

[@billhobbie5798]

I think I will watch this, oh maybe 30 times today!

[@USAMontanan]

Great song!!

[@jonwalter6317]

Dominic Ierace is the greatest rock and roller of all time. Period. End of story. Take it to the bank. Mic drop.

[@davidmcgahan5328]

Awesome show i was there.

[@mitchellstrouse6552]

Love this song! So wish he had more hits! The energy is amazing

[@DaveCash]

78+ years old, you go man!!! I bought that album when it came out!

[@ArtMonkForHof]

I cannot even describe how amazing this is so why wtf why am I commenting BECAUSE DONNIE F'ING IRIS (there I said it)

[@sfmgolf]

Awesome!! Thank you for posting this!

[@barrymccreary9565]

Great interpretation of a great song Donnie lets everone take in each word

[@catherinemcintyre9429]

Ah Donnie. Best song ever thanks to you and your still amazing voice. Rock on

[@theboyx323]

I got the chills when I realized they were building up to the rock out.

[@jjzuc]

Sounds great!

[@larryfreestone6135]

That was Fucking great! What a flashback

[@kathygoodson7990]

He is absolutely AMAZING!!!💙💜

[@Richard-rl4kn]

MAN.. I FUCKING LOVE THIS SONG AND DONNIE!

[@davidreynolds4684]

Gives me goose bumps.

[@davidreynolds4684]

Thanks for the upload. Lost ny dad kast year. He was pushing 80. Played music up till 5 years ago. Could still wake the dead and make em dance riffin sam and dave or arthur connely tunes.

[@jamesrenner5086]

For a second I thought he was gonna launch into Shoot to Thrill at the end...!!! 😂 That would have been Epic!

[@jamesarnold2399]

Extremely under-rated vocalist and songwriter. He was sued by a record company(falsely) and the man just said forget it.