First time hearing Steelheart - I'll Never Let You Go

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A mix of power ballad and metal, I'll never let you go by Steelheart is among the best of the era. Lead singer Miljenko Matijevic's voice is legendary but this song is a showcase of his talent. His range, power and pitch are among the best the music world has ever seen. Alexis's is similar to many of us the first time we heard this band, amazed!
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[@mammet_maiimen]

Thank you Flicker..😊

[@paulmorris8762]

my fave cover song is a band called Streetheart doing the Rolling Stones Under My Thumb

[@chrisbridges7936]

Steelheart also did the song "we all die young " from the movie Rockstar! Check it out.

[@larrywallace2881]

I love ❤️ these two because a gen- x telling a young person about our music of the 80s and seeing her reaction

[@bluebehir]

yeah probably why I keep coming back too. Charismatic Gen X explains his passion to a charismatic youth

[@jcarroll135]

I completely agree, :) I am so excited to share my favorite art with my Grandchildren one day, I think I just assumed my kids loved my music, but never say and asked them Ike this, .. so, I am going to make it a point to have this exact relationship with their kids.. lol 😆 🤣 😂 I mean I might buy , them/ he, her, a drum set, an amp absolutely an electric guitar... lol

[@ToddPro]

Absolutely!

[@giljensen1132]

Truth

[@user-if4tt1xr8y]

I agree 100%

[@johnrsherwood]

I met my wife Stephanie in 9th grade. This was our song, unfortunately she passed 18 years ago. It's still our song to this day.

[@flickeringboxofficial]

I am so sorry John. It's beautiful that it's still your song, and it always will be. Thank you for sharing brother

[@user-so1jg3qu6y]

The 70s 80s hair band music will never be back.but in our hearts and memories will remain forever.

[@danielclaeys4976]

yes you right an i wish i can back in time to see al this metal bands i have the music an i seen some metal bands live but now some are old an don't make music no longer or it is not with the original members. it was a little late that was stating with hard rock metal an i feel so bad therefore that i wish i can back in time love many metal band an i hope no i wish that i can ever seen one i always like to see but always all tickets sold out an that's AC/dc but when the come it is always to far away more like america or uk an so one an that's is to far for me. never to old to rock 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@itchyandred4131]

Damnit Man wasn't the 80's freaking awesome ✌️

[@darknotered7425]

The AMAZING thing is that he was able to pull it off live, exactly as he sounded in the studio version without missing a beat, crazy high notes and everything.

[@flickeringboxofficial]

And still can get up there. His pitch control is freakishly good

[@darknotered7425]

@@flickeringboxofficial Just unreal.

[@GrandpaOCE]

sometimes he would go a bit higher live also amazing singer has written and sung some amazing songs in the last 10 years also

[@JSyder-co3xp]

Saw him a few months back and he's still nailing this song.

[@erockscott1184]

I've seen it in Detroit...he bent over 90 degrees and hit that last note perfect!!! Back in the day

[@jamesf.ryaniii7918]

Can't ignore John Fowler's drumming. His drumming on every track of Steelheart's debut album was amazing, esp I'll Never Let You Go. He passed away in 2008.

[@tjp3rd]

Drumming on Eileen is so subtly perfect. The tempo,the fills,the mix of hard and soft hits, cymbal use. Just love everything about that song. .

[@cellslave]

John Fowler, and guitarist Frank DiCostanzo, were both in the band Rage of Angles just before joining Steelheart. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paTVeomJpZl2jck

[@Consolous]

It was so punchy and powerful but it fit the music beautifully. As a musician, one of my favorite drum sounds that I have tried to emulate in my own music. May he rest in peace, his legacy is his songs.

[@johnrsherwood]

I'm glad somebody said this, as a drummer I always thought he was fantastic. That entire first album is just gold on the drums. If anybody matched dude's voice in that band it was this guy's drumming. It was just as powerful...

[@jamesf.ryaniii7918]

@@johnrsherwood Agreed. I posted the original comment. I am also a drummer and, back in the 80's I used to play along to that entire first album. His drumming stood out but also complemented the arrangement on every song. RIP John Fowler.

[@fortress1133]

As an 80s child I listened to most of these "hair bands". White Lion, Y&T, Poisen, Dokken, White Snake, Cinderella and the list goes on. But these guys, with this song is just SO powerful. Every time he breaks through that intro it gives me chills.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Poison.😊

[@fortress1133]

@@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime Oh yeh!

[@srsalsedo]

Y&T is so so underrated

[@216Numbskull]

​@@srsalsedo No doubt, Dave Meniketti has a killer voice & kick-azz guitarist too! 🤘😜🤘

[@PATRIOTS71]

Miljenko is one of the few that can go 0 - 60 in a blink of an eye. Amazing vocals!

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

Don't forget Brad Delp from BOSTON whose range is nearly miraculous!

[@maldad9073]

Yep, and Geoff Tate as well.

[@shawncoleman2286]

There will never be another Miljenko....

[@dionshare7103]

This song will never get old just hearing that voice.

[@mookyyzed2216]

I'm not a huge fan of Steelheart, but when this song is on the radio, it's on 10! Not many singers impress me, at all, but this dude... 🤯🤯🤯. AH-MAAAZING!

[@robertgoodwinr6523]

Give their first disc a thorough listen. They we're great. Eileen is another great tune.

[@marktodd6187]

I don't think I've ever been able to get through this song with my jaw off the floor. He is absolutely the boss of every single note he sings.

[@mattbeall6484]

I love how Alexis, is blown away by Mike's vocals. He blew everyone's mind with his vocals. Steelheart was so underrated. This band was so much better than the bands that were recognized in the late 80's , early 90's, Only Rob Halford, Tony Harnell and Geoff Tate, had this incredible range. Have her listen to TNT, 'Everyone's a Star', so she can really understand why we were so amazed in the 80's by these incredible singers.

[@justsayit5593]

This band (lead singer) definitely didnt get the recognition they (he) deserved with the amount of raw power and range.....still on my spotify playlist to this day :) along with "She's Gone"

[@stevenedwards5356]

Check out Everyone loves Eileen! Or Can’t Stop Me Loving You next time around! Saw him last year in Vegas and yes he can still belt out this high notes with power and control. He’s amazing!!

[@joburkham8890]

Omgosh . He's gorgeous . And the Hair. I'm 67 and the Hair has always been for me . Beautiful voice . So talented .

[@19HuskyWolf70]

Steelheart - Can't stop me loving you Mama Don't You Cry I was fortunate to see Steelheart in 1991..

[@bamacapt115]

Saw Miljenko last year at the M3 Festival and he still sounds amazing. He know the limits of his voice now, so we dont get the amazing high notes that often. But he still rocks.

[@jamescoleman8954]

M3 you must be from Maryland. Lol

[@ceciliawegner688]

Boy that voice breaks my heart a little. So many memories ❤love this song!!!

[@alexp6016]

Such a great song. From the first time I heard it, I was shocked by his vocals. He’s got an incredible range.

[@stevencalvinsolis5022]

That's called talent. Style & a lot of energy.

[@rickjensen1636]

When Mike first started wailin she jumped in her seat lol, don't be embarrassed Hon, that's a kind of universal reaction to listening to him the first time lol.

[@mikesundquist2960]

This band is amazing, their lead singer is in a class of his own. I am mesmerized by their song “I’ll never let you go.” This song brings back memories of past relationship(s) that you realize years later is the one (1) you should have held onto through give and take. Thank-you to this band and their lead singer for performing this video and song. I will never let you go (always remembering your music). Peace.

[@Staticjm35]

Saw them open for BulletBoys and Great White in the summer of 91. Front row standing literally against the stage. Hearing him hit those notes live and seeing the back bend right in front of me was next level amazing.

[@Trevor5tone]

Greatest rock singer of all time. Throw status out the window. Skill alone, guy is unmatched.

[@mamabear8555]

I LOVE Miljenko!!! His hair is alot shorter these days. Lol. He is still absolutely gorgeous! Saw him in person in 2007. He sounded so good! He still does! His voice is more mature and rich. I love Trust in Love and Lips of Rain ...a couple of his newer songs. Still love hearing him sing his old stuff too.

[@caphowdy666]

Just as an aside, Miljenko was not the only singer for Steel Dragon in Rockstar, Jeff Scott Soto provided some vocals as well.

[@MetalMcfly]

Jeff is a monster of a vocalist. His work with Yngwie was incredible!

[@l8nightr]

​@@MetalMcfly He was great in both Eyes and Talisman as well!

[@Willy-Wonka316]

Soto was doing stuff in the TSO on west coast last few years. Sounds awesome singing the Xmas stuff also. Was not with TSO last winter though. Hope he comes back this fall. Saw him also with Journey back in the day. Man has some good pipes still

[@dragonwood4562]

The "Steel Dragon" band in the movie also included Jason Bonham on drums, Zakk Wylde on guitar and Jeff Pilson on bass.

[@roysoutdoorlife]

​@@l8nightr I have a Talisman CD somewhere. I must dig it out!

[@PumpinggainzNartistic]

Incredible voice in rock history 💯

[@davidpalahinjak8954]

The famous back bend shock reaction! 🤣

[@GENEXVision]

We all Die Young. That's one of the greatest rock anthems by these guys. Bet it will blow Alexis away!!

[@yeeeaaah6248]

I've never heard Die Young until your recommendation, thank you. You are correct, very very good ballad. Added it to my playlist after I was done listening to it. And yes, he can still belt out those high notes!! As I said in my main comment, Never Let You Go is my favorite song all time.

[@gossman75]

This is the song that I like most when listening to SteelHeart

[@mariannewesche8133]

I love how much you respect and recognise this ❤🔥 He is really the best singer and this is an amazing song 🌟⚡️

[@mostvaluableproduction]

He was and still is amazing.

[@matthewstuart2345]

Best soul 😢relaxing music! This guy was a freak of music genius 👌

[@risting-pc-service5150]

No words the best singer ever

[@MetalMcfly]

The onstage accident that happened to Mili was very unfortunate. There is a video on KZbin that was uploaded from original footage from someone in the crowd that night. It was horrific and Mili is lucky to be alive. His voice has never been the same due to the neck and throat injury he received. Even with that, recovery, therapy, learning how to eat and talk again let alone sing ... he still destroys 85% of any singer since that time. The guy is a once in a generational talent (i.e. edward van halen guitar for a vocalist). The reason why Steelheart never hit it big was because of timing. They came in at the ass end of the hair metal scene months before Grunge took over the world. If this guy dropped in 85', this comment wouldn't exist. Eat your heart out Halford, Dickinson, Tate, Dio.

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

I wish more people, other than the technical pros, spoke more about Brad Delp. There was noone like Brad.

[@MetalMcfly]

@@fullmoonprepping4024 No one is denying Brad Delp. His vocal work with Boston was amazing but we are comparing two totally different types of singers here. As good as Brad was (RIP)... he NEVER would have held a candle to Milijenko and Brad would be the first to tell you that.

[@Harv72b]

There was quite a bit of pushback against Steelheart among the metal community pretty much from the start. They burst onto the scene with what really is an incredibly generic ballad in a genre which was increasingly becoming known for generic ballads. Not taking a single thing away from Mili's insane vocals on the track, we were just burned out on this style of song at the time.

[@barndude5562]

Mili's accident happened in Colorado. And they were opening for??? Slaughter!

[@M11969]

I would agree.

[@MetalMcfly]

Clicked on video, immediately paused, hit like and said "Miljenko is about to blow Alexis's mind" ..... ok hitting the play button now :P

[@coryb6810]

Our music makes the rest so simple!

[@beebela13sh]

Oh, honey…the hair band pretty boys were everything!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@poopsebeb]

Best 80’s hair band singer period

[@jimlutz1290]

If you grew up in the 80's this was the norm &🎤🎸 you'd not have a problem with it - Welcome to the 80's.

[@jcbass2u]

if only the lighting truss hadn't fallen....the guy was incredible (still has a better range and power than anything out now). I remember the first time my friend introduced me to Steel Heart, and played this song for me, I was just speechless, all I could say was "WOW!". Then there was the Rock Star songs....He split the vocal duties with Jeff Scott Soto if I remember correctly. Milli still did most of the soundtrack and just was instantly recognizable by those of us who knew that voice.

[@animalyze7120]

The power of his voice was pushing him to the ground! He remains standing by the power of crazy strength in the legs lol. If this band had come out 2 years earlier they would have blown the doors off most other groups at that time, Great vocals Great guitars Great sound! Like Great White what you hear on the record was what you saw live as well, very underrated group.

[@ramavich]

I saw Great White twice in the 90's and they sounded every bit as good live as they did in the studio. I wish I had gotten to see Steelheart too.

[@animalyze7120]

@@ramavich If you like Great White look for their older Zepplin tribute stuff they did, you literally would think is was Led Zepplin playing, it was called Great Zepplin and they released a 2nd tribute album. Totally wicked albums if you're into Zep for sure.

[@animalyze7120]

Oh yeah!!! I have a recording of one of their concerts that I found at local goodwill awhile back. I had been looking for quite a bit we saw them back in the day and if you were blind folded you would swear it WAS Zepplin playing, they were that amazing.

[@ChrisLascari]

This song is one of my all time favorites. I don't know how this popped up on my suggestions but I'm glad it did

[@yeeeaaah6248]

My favorite song all time. Ever!! Amazing voice with both power, lots and lots of power, and range, crazy man range. I love watching peoples' reactions on the opening when he switches gears and goes heavy metal.

[@GatorAl]

Miljenko rocks... been a fan for many years. (I'm 49 and have been a fan since their 1st album)

[@TxRednek69]

I love to see fresh eyes on our music.

[@kylekerwin4993]

When this song hit the radio for the first time I was blown away by this song and his vocal range I immediately went and bought the cd just for this song. Still love it and still have the cd.

[@Mountaineer9999]

Her reaction is best! So sincere and honest

[@biggblueyy]

Never heard of this band but it's definitely going on my spotify

[@89801wink]

I remember when I first saw him do the back bend on the video, I thought it was just a video shot...until I saw him do it in concert.

[@brandybradshaw1902]

Gen X ROCKED LIKE NO OTHR ❤ IM A 1972 BABY ..

[@lumariadp]

The convo about him being attractive is so funny. I was 12-13 when this song came out and this man was plastered all over my walls. What a time, what a time.

[@corykristy2594]

My wife's bff and i play this song every weekend and we sing it! Shes good but i scream the high notes everyone gets a kick out of us when we doit! Love this song

[@flickeringboxofficial]

I want to see a video of that! Shoot me youtube link

[@corykristy2594]

@Flickering Box I'll have to c if my wife can find video! And I'll try to figure out how to upload it I've never done that b4

[@vitorcribeiro]

O MELHOR DOS MELHORES VOCALISTAS DE TODOS OS TEMPOS , INIGUALÁVEL .

[@metallerdad]

Great choice. There are a couple of live videos from only 4 years ago showing he can still do this during a full show. Crazy good still.

[@hutchpack5243]

I saw Steelheart in November of 1992 right before they hit big and then fell off due to the accident. It was two weeks before. I still love this band and will be seeing them after 32 years in October. Can't wait.

[@okudogillo4864]

You guys make sure of my life.

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Thank you okudo. What part of the world do you call home?

[@Kamps70]

Absolutely love that song. Brings back so many great memories partying with my friends back in the early 90’s. The range on his vocals is second to none! But I truly believe The Metal God, Rob Halford would give him some heavy competition in his day. Loud and Proud 🤘

[@AnnaMarie66]

I was OBSESSED with long hair!😂My son is 30 & has beautiful long blonde hair! Lol Love it!

[@lindseycarter579]

Another great one. I always play it back when it comes on in the car. Alexis, he is a beautiful, beautiful man :)

[@flickeringboxofficial]

I have heard it a few times on our local station and it always catches me off guard 😁

[@michelleboudreaux8456]

He's a beautiful man and a beautiful singer ❤️..... Hot damn ....

[@carolnarine4379]

❤❤❤❤ love that song...steelheart I'll Never let you go❤❤❤

[@YoDuker]

He was no different live. Legendary vocal prowess

[@wrystryder2156]

One of my faves! I almost blew out my car speakers back in the day on this one. Another great reaction guys

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Thank you WR. When I listened to music in my car back then...so did the whole neighborhood.

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

Thank you so much for getting to this song. I knew she would be BLOWN AWAY!!!!

[@lttlejordan23]

I have been waiting to see your reaction to this! It is always entertaining to see the reactions by these channels to that first explosion of vocals by Miljenko. It is almost surreal how high he can go and how much power he has behind it. Him & Sebastian Bach of Skid Row never fail to deliver in these reactions. That said, such a great song! Tons of nostalgia with this one. Glad you guys were able to get to it!

[@darrylwillett8359]

I had dedicated this song to my first born child. I wrote down the lyrics and placed them in his baby book.

[@SoCaliGuyHB394]

This is my favorite Steelheart song.

[@jeffreysiraguse8522]

Every time i hear this song every hair stands at attention. God dang i love this song.

[@DavidDavis-FA-photog]

This was my first hearing of this too. Wow! what a singer!!!

[@claudioferreira4152]

Milliyenko un excelente vocalista y muy infravalorado en su época con Steelheart donde la escena Glam Metal estaba en la cúspide con otros grupos como,MOTLEY CRUE,POISON,CINDERELLA,FIREHOUSE,WHITE LION,DEF LEPPARD,BON JOVI,WHISNAKE,AEROSMITH.

[@brianhill5283]

My favorite steel heart song. Kids today don't know what they missed out on.

[@seanmcshane100]

Wanna really get blown away give their song ,Shelia, a reaction

[@flickeringboxofficial]

added and of course, love your avatar

[@Healthyhealings]

One of the best ever!

[@minneyruth]

Oh, I love his hair!!

[@flickeringboxofficial]

I just posted a pic in our community section of my hair back in the day for a chuckle

[@minneyruth]

@@flickeringboxofficial 🤣 I'll check that out

[@PaulSteinberg-il4tw]

This band is fantastic and will never be equaled. James Durbin has covered She's Gone and did a great job. He is able to do the yoga moves that Miljenko does.

[@danreed5171]

I am your BIGGEst fan........😁😁😁 love the dynamic

[@flickeringboxofficial]

That is very kind of you say Dan...just being ourselves 😁

[@danreed5171]

@@flickeringboxofficial considre urself kool

[@alricaneshama]

I love Steelheart.

[@kennethcoggins5888]

Great band ! Saw them back in the day. Amazing vocals !

[@paulbyrne7617]

Good to see you doing Steelheart, very underrated band. Still waiting for some Judas Priest!!

[@slimsantilli4476]

I saw Steelheart live in a little dive club in Brockton MA. It was about 1992. They were amazing. Nice reaction btw

[@epoizparadigma8986]

Thats man is proud in his era

[@Mike_H76]

DO EET, Alexis!!! "Dance like nobody is watching, sing like nobody is listening"... the key to maintaining Joy.

[@leemedina4207]

I was there when the accident happened in Denver,Colorado which ended Steelheart

[@bobbyarnold5555]

The 80s were my 20s GREATEST PARTY TIME EVER.....

[@user-fp5vm4oo7p]

thank you for this

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Anytime :)

[@MediocreOriginals]

amazing vocals i cant get enough of it

[@christophersquires8631]

a connecticut product and the fans of ct are very proud of this band that came out of connecticut!!!!

[@arthurpaul2831]

Milenko is one of my favorite power ballad vocalists

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Indeed

[@psychoticmaniac8465]

Miljenko is top notch singer

[@kathylovingshimer6708]

I ❤Steelheart n this song

[@lisaheathcock7924]

YESSS!!!! So good… I miss the 80’s!!! Love the channel!! 🤘😎🔥🥰💜

[@rubenmechanic6328]

I love watching the them just freak out when he really opens up those vocals.i know everyone from my gen in the 80s knows this.but just can't get enough

[@KimPend]

I just found you guys and I LOVE this entire reaction! New subscriber now! I’m 52 and I have ALWAYS said he had one of the most under voices of the 80s. 2 more bands of the 80s that were fantastic were XYZ and Dirty Looks.

[@robertgoodwinr6523]

Thanks for this. Steelheart was great. You guys are great and great review. I count myself very lucky growing up in these times with such awesome talent.

[@wolfhound1a]

This is one of the best rock ballads ever. Great song.

[@davidwadleigh9860]

Thanks for sharing this song. I never forgot Steelheart, but what a set of pipes. You never realize someone's talent as much as when I heard this song for a second time. Again thanks for the share. I gu4ss I have another download to make.