Guns N’ Roses - Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Live) REACTION & REVIEW! FIRST TIME WATCHING!

[@stevekrasz1]

A well deserved 10 for sure. I was 13 and saw this live on the tv. To say I was stunned is an understatement. I was absolutely blown away. No question, hands down, one of the greatest live performances ever period. The energy in the song/performance at this specific show could not go any higher.

[@Eliokyn]

I've lived long enough to see a David's 10, my life is complete.

[@jessica-dw5oy]

WOAHHHH!!! 10!!!! that's awesome, i really love this performance and i'm glad you did too :) love when axl said "long live freddie!" during gnr's performance of paradise city at this tribute concert as well

[@reedd5666]

I dont know if this was the only 10 he ever gave so far, but well deserved. I wish he would react to Queen performing on live aid, I bet that would be near a 10

[@KrisThroughGlass]

It was a great performance with nothing to critique. It's not really one of my favorite songs, but this performance is my favorite version of it. So I'm happy about your rating.

[@CarlosSierralta]

By the time, it wasnt Izzy but Gilby Clarke. I remember those days. In dec. 2nd 1992, this was my first great stadium gig ever

[@ericflaherty4668]

Awesome! 10 for GnR! Well deserved!

[@darrenjohanson3594]

That Guns and Roses drummer use to be in the band The Cult

[@Themaskplague]

So glad to see you react to this, such a great performance of this song. The whole concert is fantastic aswell

[@cryptkeeper4532]

The song performance 🎭 you was thinking and talking about is the 88 ritz version on the radio back in the day !! ,,, 👍

[@alexnagy2044]

What theeeee...YEAH!!!! This is the first time for me, when I seen a 10 point production.😮🤩 WOW, Thank you for the experience!!! I think that was a really nice job and this is the reason why they're absolutely deserved! Yes I enjoyed the show with a smile on my face, so you did your job very well! Thx again, have a great day, with a nice and peacefuly weekend David,✌n'💜See you next time!🤘

[@bryanporter2240]

Great reaction, David . You must watch that whole concert for sure , its superb

[@ericflaherty4668]

I remember being 12 years old and watching the Freddie Mercury tribute. Under Pressure with Annie Lennox and David Bowie was the highlight for me!

[@iad77]

Amazing performance, but apparently it didn't work out the way it was meant to... (Under pressure) but there's a recording of the sound check version from earlier and it's incredible!

[@brettc190]

This song was played at my cousin's girlfriend's funeral. She was 18 and took her own life, leaving behind a son who was an infant at the time. To this day, it is still a mystery why she did what she did.

[@ianpaice]

This was the peak of GNR.. they were the best band of the planet at that time.. I decided to play drums after watching Matt playing majestically when I was 11 years old.. I had the VHS of both parts 1 and 2, and when GNR come on stage tou could see they were different.. we had Extreme, Def Leppars and Mettalica before.. but when they played, they owned the stadium.. and this performance represents their best phase!

[@ericflaherty4668]

According to a study, Axl Rose has the SECOND greatest vocal range in rock. Mike Patton is number 1.

[@alexnagy2044]

Agreed. But in another way, this technically just not so healthy, (like Kurt Cobain who caught up blood after years.) And listen nowadays a Guns N' Roses live...Axl's voice is over unfortunately. But the range is so powerful. Respect!

[@matinmirnaghibi5846]

Unfortunately its more like had cause boy oh boy he sounds baaaaadddd these days and has for quite a few years

[@iad77]

Both my favourite singers too!! But Mike Patton sings better today somehow than 20 years ago! He's a technically incredible vocalist whereas Axl rose was raw power and emotion....

[@iad77]

​@@matinmirnaghibi5846I just watched the latest show from Hollywood bowl on YT and he sounds"better" than he has in a while.... Thing is I understand he can't have the same voice as 36 years ago or even 31 years ago that's why I think they should stop the touring and record new material that Axl can comfortably sing.... He's still got the power and range but not the same higher range compared to when he was in his 20s .... The non stop touring back in the day destroyed his voice I think they set the record for most shows between 92 and 94?

[@G_Ellis606]

I've heard Bono has the greatest with his Falsetto

[@pairofpints]

Great performance and a nice tribute to Freddie.

[@uneven4037]

Super surprised at the score, glad my favorite band got it! I’m on board for a charity stream watching the Freddie Mercury Tribute Show.

[@aaronibarra2794]

its amazing how the band its so much better in live, record its good but live its incredible

[@IAMisLove]

An awesome performance. 🖖❤

[@iad77]

Wow a 10! 😍😍 I love it! So I think maybe you heard the Japan version of heavens door? I think that was played a lot around the time, plus it was bootlegged a ton.... I think this was Axl still in his prime, his voice was still strong at the time. That's Gilby Clarke on rhythm guitar. Izzy stradlin left the barn in 91 before the illusions tour. (And with him the soul of the band btw) It really was their best ever live performance of the track... If we're talking live performances then I think the concert that stands out the most from that era for guns is the one pro recorded and televised in Paris.... Love the channel, long time viewer and please please for the sake of all that is holy react to Dream on by Aerosmith but it has to be the MTV birthday performance..... It's genuinely one of the most amazing live performances of any song I've ever heard, and I've been listening to it since 95 😂

[@solihinsolihin5305]

GNR Was The Biggest Rock Band All The Time, In Late 80'S, GNR Won The MTV Video Music Award (VMA), Since 1989,1990,1992,1993. Beating U2 Albums, Metallica Albums, And Nirvana Albums in The MTV Music Video Award. Then GNR Vacuum in The Middle Of 1993, Then Came The Famous Alternative Bands, Such As: Nirvana, Pearl jam, And SmashingPumpkins. Nirvana is Famous For Entering The Same Music Recording Studio As GNR, Namely Universal Studio Music, Through The Album Nevermind. Even though Previously Nirvana Was Not Famous at The Time, When They Were Still in Their Indipop Music Studio. The Famous Alternative Music Band From 1993-1995. Then GNR Held A Reunion At Troubadour in L.A. And The Coachella Music Festival in 2006. Many Hollywood Artists Came, Watched The GNR Reunion, Because Everyone Missed The Band GNR Rock Music, Because The Music GNR Was Very Nice To Hear. I Loved The Band GNR. From Solihin in Central Jakarta. Indonesia. 💖👫💖👫👌👍👏👏.

[@kimutone2970]

TBH my favorite rendition of the song was the one at Rock Am Ring 2006, its played differently but I really like it (maybe you can react to it lol), not to say this one isnt just as great. thanks for the review! Dont worry about catching flak for making fun about Axl. Most people understand its a joke and its no personal attack or anything, but i do kinda side in that after all we gotta cut these ppl some slack, they are old and not getting any younger, not every person will be in as good shape as they were in their 20s. I think the problem is that fans have grown tired of that joke, because i mean, Axl has been singing in a clean voice since over 24 years ago and actual haters still cant get over it, like, they talk about it as if they wanted to beat axl up lmao. We die hard fans know Axls performance may be a hit or miss on live shows, and it always has been that way since the 80s, but we go for it because of the love we have for the band, the energy, the stage presence and legacy of these guys. In any case, you are allowed to like it or dislike it, its your opinion and its not harming anybody, but jeez, people in the comments can get so intense, its kinda like football fans, if you dare say anything about their team they dont like, they will jump to your neck lol

[@javierfrias3368]

If I'm not mistaken, this version is on the double live album "live era 87-93"... so yes, it's probably the one that plays on the radio.

[@Themaskplague]

You are correct sir

[@gilliardcarneiro6406]

VOZ MAIS POTENTE Q JÁ OUVI , NOVO INSCRITO .

[@davidellinsworth3299]

You should definitely do the tribute concert. I watched it when it was broadcast live in the UK in 1992. I was 10 years old, and even at that young age i grasped the gravity of what was going on and really felt it

[@a.m.5541]

If you do ever get the chance do watch the Tribute concert, its lovely

[@ozzythekid]

I'd guess the live version you heard was from the Live at the Ritz live show, which pre-dates the Use Your Illusion studio version. It was.a bt more raw with no piano or reggae.

[@ericflaherty4668]

Personally, Locamotive is Guns and Roses' best song. I agreed with your Civil War assessment.

[@ryuujin9573]

Coma is #1 for me, but Locomotive isn't far behind.

[@ericflaherty4668]

@ryuujin9573 honestly hard to pick between those two!

[@maisiano]

Im happy that you liked it, i love this show but kinda dissapointed with the sound, this is show that they used on the live album (most likely the radio version), and on the cd, we hear the crowd waaaay more, the crowd was LOUD on the cd, but didnt hear it that well here. But im happy that you liked it :) And im so excited that you loved it, and for the score, im happy that i nominated a video that you enjoyed that much, cuz i have nominated 1 or 2 that will make you hate me :P

[@michaelthornton311]

I would assume this is the radio version since this was the version from the Live Era double disc that was released in '99.

[@gryphoncroat]

I you liked this you should watch their live in tokyo 92 or paris 92. Top energy and performance!!

[@rimisark]

17:28 It's Dizzy, not Izzy. Izzy it's not here anymore.

[@michaelthornton311]

Izzy's long gone by this point. Gilby Clarke is the rhythm guitarist & Dizzy Reed on keys.

[@BlakeHanback01]

Nobody better than Axl Rose!!!

[@mikelowe6196]

Don't forget the second guitarist Gilby Clark. Izzy left.

[@patricioperez7700]

Live Ritz 88 is the version of the radio...

[@MichaelBrinley-fb6js]

Just wanted to point out that is NOT Izzy Stradlin,it is Gilby Clarke..love from Sweden

[@adrock1011]

I taped this in like 1992…. Havent seen it since… unreal

[@TheNEPABASSQuests]

It’s a ten hands down. No other reasons needed

[@zaplimited963]

I remember hearing the radio version a lot and this does not match my memory, either. I feel like the radio version was a different show.

[@reirayem]

I will recomend you a live of guns n roses, live in the ritz 1988 knocking on heaven's door and don't cry tokyo live 1992 ( edit: rocket queen tokyo live 1992 )

[@nicolasarevalo4682]

Knocking on heaven's door is Bob Dylan song , many singers have cover this song , including Bob Marley

[@anthonymirkovich5156]

Not Izzy that’s Gilby Clarke

[@solihinsolihin5305]

David Heretic, You must see and hear GNR " Estranged' Songs concert in "Brazil". Axl Sings "The song Estranged While Smoking Wearing A Blue bandana and American Pants". The Song "Estranged" Is The Killer melodies Guitar Slash and Long music Like "November Rain".:Diane Jennings From Solihin In Central Jakarta.I Indonesia. 💖👫💖👍👌👏👏👏👏.

[@beckybarnes4651]

Izzy Stradlin not on stage, Dizzy Reed is though.

[@bryanspringsteen761]

Dizzy plays keyboards. You mean Gilby Clarke who got in for Izzy.

[@beckybarnes4651]

@@bryanspringsteen761 I know, I was making a play on the possible confusion the reactor may have had between 'Dizzy' and 'Izzy' - regardless of instrument.

[@maqdesi]

Alter bridge Rise today live wembley with a guitar battle between mark and myles. The song is a Banger. And the live show for a lifetime . Don't let me down man. Regards.

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

That was Gilby, sadly not Izzy. But great reaction.

[@rimisark]

yours it's not the fact, everyone have their own taste. Your opinion is compleately subjective and for your own. Period. diva or not, he is one of the best top 10 of all time. For me he is the best.

[@mikebenjamin7535]

Part of the reason why there moving around is partially axl he owns the band name and in charge told guys not to stand around so much cause we people paid so much money see band so he wanted band move around give fans what they band for and that keyboard is dizzy reed

[@hardcorechristopher9174]

Good

[@mikebenjamin7535]

That isn’t Izzy that’s gilby Clarke

[@The_Great_Darino]

I swear, Axl does the best ‘singing Katherine Hepburn’ impressions. 👏🏻

[@philpennington826]

LOL I love that you said that. Back in 1987 I was 15, and the first time I heard "Sweet Child 'O Mine", when he gets to the "where do we go? where do we go now?" part, all I could hear in my head was "No wire hangers!!!" 🤣

[@darensparks]

​​@@philpennington826That was Joan Crawford not Katherine Hepburn.

[@philpennington826]

@@darensparks LOL Well, shit. You're right. Well, all I can say is, watching that movie as a kid, in that scene she *sounded* like Katherine Hepburn to me.

[@darensparks]

@@philpennington826 I watched it when I was a child too, she actually scared the hell out of me when I first watched that movie.

[@UknowAI]

Ronnie James Dio is the best rock singer. My opinion

[@elvisvasquez7553]

The Tokyo '92 version is better IMO.

[@dew2334]

I was at the Tokyo dome for that show I agree.

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

I rate the televised Paris concert more than the Tokyo shows. Especially for sound quality.

[@G_Ellis606]

Axl in his prime...but the song is a bit weak lets be honest. I'd give it a 6. Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City r 10x better just to name a couple

[@haliaeetusalbicilla9400]

Izzy?? "Where's Izzy??" ;)

[@MrDPlaysStuff]

Disagree. 10s are perfection, and are unobtainable because there's always room for improvement.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

you are absolutely correct, and I agree with you 100%. I will never give a 10 for the musicianship or the songwriting. I only give 10's for humanitarian reasons, which I felt this performance and the reason behind the performance qualifies.

[@Rodney12345]

80s Guns n roses are real deal this sucks so much its like a bad cover band this is not gnr

[@darensparks]

No this version was after gnr had become a bloated vegas act . The live at the ritz version that mtv played from 88 was the one you remember. That was the original lineup with what was by far the best version with steven adler on the drums who I always preferred to matt sorum.

[@stevesmith4600]

Rigged ... backdoored a 10

[@zeplica2004]

ridiculous score not even close to a 9. sorry david i totally disagree!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bryanspringsteen761]

What GnR did at this show was one of the best performances the band ever delivered. Especially "Paradise City". So much energy! They really wanted to do it right.

[@Sloppylicious]

Two voices in the world of rock give me the creeps: Axl's and Paul Stanley's. Btw: this video / version was the one played here all the time back then. I'm sure Sir Elton John is a good example telling people exactly what to do and not.

[@ZarbonDz]

Good