Opera Singer Reacts to Damn Yankees - Come Again

[@maggiereneemusic]

Who should I react to next?

[@david_ileo_official]

Steelheart - She' s Gone..I'm from Malaysia..Please accept my request Maggie🥰🙏

[@williamwaring7797]

Disturbed - Hold On To Memories

[@Dano_in_Texas]

Same guys...Damn Yankees... the song "High Enough." Vocals are equally stellar. And if you you want one that's more uptempo... their song "Coming of Age." This is one group that I truly yearn for a reunion.

[@falloutfan2502]

@@Dano_in_Texas SIGNAL BOOST - that, or "Coming of Age"

[@joelwonder5362]

Try out a young guy that is taking over the guitar scene...plus he can sing...Billy Strings singing Tinfoil and Turmoil

[@ToddHLHG]

One of my all time favorite bands..Tommy Shaw is one of the most talented guitarists and vocalist in rock! Jack blades and Ted Nugent beyond amazing band..I saw them in concert in the early 90s....one of the best shows I saw!!

[@toddhenderson7525]

Yea Maggie Tommy came from the band Styx (late 70's early 80's), Jack came from Night Ranger ( 80's) and well Ted, he is his own animal. Cant remember where the drummer came from.

[@lizzieb6311]

@@toddhenderson7525 Carteleone ended up with Lenard Skynard after Damn Yankees.. but he also toured with John Fogerty, Cher, and Shaw Blades. He is an AWESOME drummer!

[@OneVoiceMore]

You say 'guitarist' and that's accurate, but he's also a Grand-Ol-Opry-level mandolinist, etc. If it has 'strangs', he'll try it at least Once.

[@ShannyShan20]

@@lizzieb6311 He is! I sometimes think he gets overlooked a little! Gotta give him his props! But this is most definitely a Supergroup! I love Tommy Shaw, his vocals are always on point and he plays a mean guitar! Ted, of course is legendary and Jack is also brilliant! Too bad they weren't around longer! Love them!

[@johngalt2054]

saw Tommy Shaw on Darryl's House show. was awesome

[@falloutfan2502]

That lead singer is Tommy Shaw, LEGEND of Styx fame. Damn Yankees was a "supergroup" from the 90's that combined him, the amazing Mr Ted Nugent (Cat Scratch Fever?), and Jack Blades of Night Ranger. Ted was on lead guitar there, and he's amazing as a rule. Check "Coming of Age" by them. ;)

[@klimber10001]

You're so right!!

[@Hemi_the_BlackSheep]

why do you have a band photo of bon jovi for Damn Yankees? Teasing aside. EVERY SINGLE SONG on this album is AMAZING. EVERY SINGLE ONE

[@image30p]

I know haha! I was going to comment that but I figured someone else had already done so 😄

[@stickywicket7585]

Mine has Tommy Shaw

[@jessewilcox9190]

Change the Bon Jovi photo. WTH, We Are "The Damn Yankees!"

[@rondalton8162]

Bon Jovi wished they rocked this hard.

[@chriswatkins4993]

Great reaction and passion. I’ll overlook this minor mistake. Lol

[@joncarlow8665]

I have always believed Damn Yankees were the last truly great rock band to come out of the late 80's / Early 90's before the landscape of that era of music changed...as it inevitably does. Tommy Shaw is one of the truly great but criminally underrated singer/songwriter/musicians.

[@AnnaMarie66]

Legends!! Tommy Shaw has one of the greatest voices ever & Ted Nugent is MAGIC on the guitar! They’re all phenomenal 🥰🎶

[@timfetherling9750]

They were great live.. I saw them in 91 with Bad Company in Tucson

[@JonMarc22]

3 words...... Tommy "freaking" Shaw !!!

[@bobbyarnold5555]

Uncle Ted Nugent

[@wolframreactor74]

that’s Tommy Shaw’s (Styx) magic on vocals. Damn Yankees was a super-group that was musically amazing. Ted Nugent on lead guitar is a virtuoso on the electric guitar

[@michellemotsinger8711]

Damn Yankees sorry

[@mavfin8720]

Don't forget Jack Blades, he can sing pretty well, too...

[@michellemotsinger8711]

@@mavfin8720 of course he can

[@lizzieb6311]

@@mavfin8720 Did you know they formed Shaw Blades and did a few tours? Their vocals harmonized beautifully ♥♥♥♥

[@TimothySchulting]

Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades wrote these songs. Both were into singing high and playing loud. This band was FUN!

[@angusmcsweeney3618]

Tommy Shaw's vocal range was RIDICULOUS!!

[@mzondi1970]

This was a definite power group these were all big name people back in the day from big name bands

[@klimber10001]

LOVE. Tommy Shaw... Just love him.

[@StephenStegle]

You witnessed one of the greatest songs from one of the greatest bands ever. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@randycomerford2038]

One of the best supergroups of all time. I went to see Ted Nugent on new years eve 1989, and he performed with them as the opening band, and did his solo band afterwards...so awesome!!!!

[@jasonmccombs8123]

I saw them in concert in February of 89 I think it was. They were awesome.

[@savanna1980]

As amazing as Shaw and Nugent are, we have to give props to the vocals of Jack Blades in the harmony parts. Dude is singing an E5 with crystalline clarity!

[@ChadAdkins-hx5zz]

You have 3 lead singer in this band...but Shaw of Styx and Blades of Night Ranger are unreal.

[@mattthomas3207]

Tommy shaw is probably one of the top underrated all around musicians of all time. Insane voice and song writing skills and a damn fine guitarist. Plays a 12 string like its nothing

[@crusheverything4449]

Tommy is a badass slide guitarist, as well and plays a mean mandolin, too! Amazing talent!!

[@TrueBagPipeRock]

I agree with this so much. Styx was out there, but for some reason, I never listened to them and I did not know this man's name. Now, I can't stop playing Damn Yankees reaction videos. For some reason, I missed out on Tommy Shaw. He is way underrated and should have been featured much more. His voice is very clear

[@ronaldwilson9525]

Listen to Styx Crystal Ball. A Tommy Shaw classic.

[@KalElvis]

That's Uncle Ted, the Motor City Madman shreding on Guitar

[@randallcox6573]

Tommy Shaw of Styx, Jack Blades of Night Ranger, Michael Cartoloni drums, and Ted "fkn" Nugent on guitar.

[@Frostrazor]

One of the greatest bands ever - and the entire album is phenomenal! Back when this came out I had it on cassette tapes. I listened to this so many times I was one my third copy of it before finally buying it on CD years later; having worn the tapes out. You missed an opportunity with not watching the live version - one of the greatest fret work ever on a stage. big bad ted nugent was untouchable on this song - and his stage presence and personality is so magnanimous. His rock star persona was bigger than life up there.

[@richspizzaparty]

Such a blistering solo by uncle Ted, incredible tune from an amazing album.

[@Metallic-ym6rw]

And these were guys that just picked it up! This has been one of the greatest songs ever made!

[@BeardedHobbyist]

Yessssssss. Love this song. Say what you will about the NUGE but he shreds!

[@sigscorpion9275]

7:19 My mind went straight to the gutter😜

[@dm-xy3bh]

Saw these guys in concert. They were great. Uncle Ted shredded the guitar.

[@dawns.427]

Ahhhh!!! My favorite band and my favorite song they do! Tommy Shaw's voice is AMAZING!! The entire band is! This is a super group! Not underrated just a little before your time. I grew up with these guys. They don't have a bad song but I highly recommend The Silence is Broken, Where You Goin' Now, and High Enough.

[@ShannyShan20]

I once read a comment that describes this song perfectly...'the only bad thing about this song is that it ends'! Lol...I couldn't have said it better myself! Great reaction! I love your appreciation of this timeless song from so many years ago!❤️🤘

[@paulmartin2348]

I was 18 years old when this album came out. Played it on repeat for months. You can just have the entire album playing in the background and never tire of it. (was some good music back in the day) I think it was a Tuesday. 😁

[@slaysk]

Damn Yankee's - Where You Goin' Now 1992 - it's brilliant!

[@trixiebella]

I love the Damn Yankees! So glad you got to react to them! Great job!

[@jameshagan2268]

Supergroups don’t always work out… this one did. They’re all so damn talented there is no way for them to do anything but sound amazing.

[@Metallic-ym6rw]

It's just absolutely beautiful!

[@krasskswg]

Tommy Shaw is a damn jewel and this is, hands down, one of Ted Nugent's most amazing guitar work ever.

[@paulpetersen879]

The perfect super group. These guys could rip. This is one of my favorite all time songs. This is about a perfect song.

[@mountaingator7673]

One of all-time favorite songs in any genre from any artist .. it has everything, from amazing vocals to the absolutely incredible guitar work from the icon Ted Nugent!! Thanks for an awesome reaction Maggie, as always .. this song affects me exactly the same way each and every time I hear it.

[@georgewithrow4500]

And that's Uncle Ted

[@johnkelley7868]

One of the greatest supergroups ever assembled saw them in 93 one of the best concerts I've ever heard

[@vampyrgodxxx]

LOL and this ladies and gentlemen is the power of 80s metal ballads on beautiful women throughout time.

[@toomanytoys09]

It's great to see these type of reactions , to the kind of music, all of us from the 80's already knew & loved!

[@kenswfi1]

One of my all time favorite songs, you felt exactly like I felt when I first heard it. Love your reaction!

[@nancymcgill9534]

This song kicks ass!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@iamgots]

Night Ranger is always on tour, playing their songs as well as Damn Yankees.

[@michaelbuttner4262]

I got 2 Album from this Band at home - Come Again , is on the First Album from 1990-

[@AnOldYoungGuy]

I don't know if anyone else mentioned it, but I think you'd like their song "Where You Goin Now?"

[@josephkampy7301]

No .kidding. I know where I'm going. And I know where I been. It's an awesome song. I think I'll listen to it to start my morning! 😊 lol. Joe

[@hunterg6697]

Maggie ... I was camera operator when my buddy John interviewed them sometime in the early 90s ... They already had an idea then that Damn Yankees was nearing its expiration date. The interview mentioned the rise of Grunge Rock ... and that they will come out on the other side still Rocking after Grunge dies ... that circle of life in rock n roll. BTW ... my buddy and his guitarist did a sing a long with that song in NYC with Jack the bass player and Tommy the rhythm guitarist... Ted ... as Jack put it ... was reducing the breathing population of the woods. He's an avid Hunter. Great Reaction as always Maggie!!!

[@Pianodean]

Tommy Shaw is just freaking ALL there is to it...BLESSED! I was able to meet him once and I said to him, "Man, if I had one wish it would be to sing like 'Tommy Shaw'. He very straight forwardly look me square in the eye and said, "All you have to do it practice." Whoaa

[@kelleyclay4967]

That picture you were using is BonJovi. I love the song High Enough by Damn Yankees! Love Tommy Shaw!

[@tonyk4669]

Girl you just made my night. IYKYK. That is a legendary voice and guitar. Thx for doing this video. I’ve been listening to song for decades. Your reaction, as a trained professional opera singer confirms it. Peace and love.

[@scottyoung9935]

Hit me in the feels watching you react and love this.

[@kathybrown9472]

There’s a good reason that they’re called a supergroup!! It’s like taking the best and creating this sound!! I love everything that they’ve done! They’re amazing!! Oh and so is Bon Jovi but that’s a different video!! 😂

[@chriswatkins4993]

Subscribed because of how excited you got in this blind reaction to hairband royalty. One of my all time favorite groups. I appreciate someone of your vocal caliber throwing down and appreciating great talent that learned their craft in the trenches. Subscribed and following. ❤

[@maggiereneemusic]

Awesome! Thank you! 🤗

[@Metallic-ym6rw]

You need to listen to the Damn Yankees song, "High Enough". It's gorgeous!

[@joelgasparich64]

Tommy Shaw , lead singer also a member of the band Styx, Jack Blades bass player also with the another very popular band called Night Ranger, then the lead guitar is t h e very famous Ted Nugent, the drums is Michael Cartelloni. Not sure what other band(s) he played with.

[@AVERAGEWHISKEYDRINKER]

THIS is the 80s baby! Enjoy the ride - Gen Xer

[@danjmcs]

Hard to go wrong with anything that Tommy Shaw has done... fantastic musician, vocalist and songwriter. Highly recommend the Shaw/Blades album he did with Jack when they just couldn't get a 3rd Damn Yankees album together, but also Tommys work with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra is also fantastic, of which there is a great DVD and also some on KZbin.

[@dawns.427]

Oh yeah, there is a video of a slowed down version of Blue Collar Man with the kids in the orchestra and choir that Maggie would LOVE. It really shows off Tommy's gorgeous voice!

[@danjmcs]

@@dawns.427 They definitely came up with some really great arrangements to use with Tommy and the orchestra. Absolutely love the version of "Man In The Wilderness" that they do on the DVD/BluRay, just so good.

[@adventuretech3765]

Man, I hadn't heard this song in a LONG time...I had almost forgotten how much I truly loved these guys. Not every song was a winner, but when they struck gold, oh my gosh, it was a friggin' monumental moment.

[@michaelmaclaughlin7047]

THE ultimate SUPERGROUP🤟

[@terrydavis7389]

man, i havent thought about this band in so long, saw them in concert way back in the day.. such a great band.

[@joelhammond4162]

Several more great songs to check out from this band, but I also want to mention Shaw-Blades for more of those magical vocal harmonies. Because Tommy and Jack's voices do blend together so well to create truly special harmonies, the guys decided to do a side project called Shaw-Blades. The songs are bit less edgy hard rock and lean more acoustic and their vocal blend is featured at the forefront of these songs. The 1st album from 1995 is titled Hallucination. I would classify it as Americana maybe, as the songs have a down home feel and are reflective of their youth and life experiences. Try "Blue Continental" for a taste of what this album has to offer. I enjoyed their 2nd album from 2007 even more. Aptly titled Influence, it includes cover versions of songs from artists that were influential to them. Again, it stays pretty mellow and continues to lean more acoustic and straight ahead rock. As Jack and Tommy would no doubt say themselves, the covers can't and shouldn't replace the originals, nor is it the intent. It is clear that the guys are taking this seriously and treating these songs with the utmost reverence because of how important they are to them. As a result these versions are definitely worthy of a listen and appreciation even if only to hear these classics performed with this very special, magical vocal combination. I'm hooked from track one Summer Breeze. They're all good and other standouts for me are: Your Move, Lucky Man, and California Dreamin’. Hope you'll decide to check them out even if just for yourself. The problem for Damn Yankees was all about timing. They hit in the late 80’s/early 90s when hard rock and metal were on the outs and grunge and hip hop were becoming king. Labels were dropping support for anything that could be me remotely associated with hair metal and thus unfortunately for us all the Damn Yankees were short-lived. ❤ Great reaction, loved it, now do more Damn Yankees damn-it!: High Enough, Where You Going Now, Coming of Age, Mystified, Runaway, Tell Me How You Want It, Silence is Broken, Someone to Believe, Bad Reputation, Don’t Tread On Me

[@Frostrazor]

Shaw-Blades is a great collab. Very Tom Petty and Bob Dylan like - in fact very similar to the entire Travelling Wilburys group.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your comment. Hope to see you on my LIVE stream in 1 hour?

[@jameshagan2268]

All four were quite talented vocalists on top of their obvious instrumental abilities… not to mention Tommy and Jack harmonize together so well they often wind up opening up all kinds of doors into different overtone series

[@JeremyW55]

LITERALLY! have this cd in my truck player so many great songs

[@bentighe4811]

A group of genuinely talented professionals at the top of their game, just showing off. :)

[@lunaetsoliel0535]

Rocking reaction Maggie! 🤘❤️‍🔥It was funny how this reaction got you to say damn several times in a row.😆

[@maggiereneemusic]

LOL! Oy!!😂🤣😜

[@stickywicket7585]

I don't do opera but I think it's pretty cool that an opera singer likes this song from Damn Yankees. One of the best bands in rock music history performing one of their best songs. You're absolutely right about vocals. There just doesn't seem to be bands like Damn Yankees around in present times. I hope you'll listen to and enjoy more of their music.

[@davidtemple5934]

Winery Dogs ?

[@erikthompson619]

There are HEAPS of bands like them around in present times. Only not in the US. The US has not been musically relevant for the last 25-30 years. In Europe, however, melodic rock never went away but lives and thrives to this day. Just listen to, not least, the abundance of great Swedish contemporary acts following in the footsteps of Europe (the band): Eclipse, Nestor, H.e.a.t, Gathering of Kings, Perfect Plan, Night Flight Orchestra, Crazy Lixx, Palace, Chez Kane and most recently Daytona - to name just a few of the most famous and very best.

[@celestelambert4980]

Tommy Shaw is one of the best vocalist there is. And even after Decades in the music industry, He still has the voice of a Angel.

[@maskmedusa]

TOTALLY underrated band! And these guys slay the singing and harmonies! Can’t go wrong with anything from this first album. Yes, also, the photo you have is Bon Jovi.

[@first25q43]

Great reaction. I think you need to do a few more Damn Yankees.

[@edflynn1885]

First concert I ever went to was Cheap Trick opening up for Night Ranger!! Still one of the best shows ever!! Yes, I’m that old. 😂

[@davidsuggs7491]

I remember going to see Night Ranger open for Whitesnake, so I guess that makes me a little older than you.

[@vaughnweber0929]

Saw them twice. All still active I think. We need a reunion.

[@harolddburke4726]

I would listen to this band when they first appeared. I more recently rediscovered them and I agree with you. This band brought back some memories for me as well..Like it was yesterday

[@traviscotrel438]

Extreme "more than words" or REO Speedwagon "Time for me to fly". Rock at its best!!

[@bigham1jb]

Ridin the Storm out.

[@somedude2440]

So if you enjoy listening to those harmonies Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades released a couple albums after Damn Yankees split under the band Shaw/Blades. Check them out.

[@markyoung8163]

This is one of those FANTASTIC songs where you wish that acoustic part at the beginning was another 30 seconds longer, then the ending would be that long as well! Lol

[@davidsonchris737]

Check out, Take me Higher❤ if you haven't already ❤ and BTW I love the way that dress looks on you❤ and the Color❤❤❤ Chris Davidson

[@kirkabner4592]

That was precious watching your response. I have been a huge fan of Damn Yankees for many years and am trying to learn to play this one. You will enjoy their song "Runaway".

[@sbalestro]

One of my absolute all time favorite songs, I'm so glad you enjoy it as well. 😊

[@troydegroote2165]

Tommy and Jack could harmonize better than anyone in the business I think. Truly underrated. Truly the best combination of rock icons.

[@cyberbully3501]

5:09 Why havent I never heard of them 🤣🤣🤣

[@sigscorpion9275]

May be cause shes a gen Z

[@josephkampy7301]

Lol. Why haven't I heard of them. 😊now that's what I call rock & roll. 🎸

[@kenswfi1]

Wow! Okay, so there is so much of this music out there I love love love love love your reaction to this video so authentic and real and amazing feedback on the qualities of the voice and the music we need more of you with this music!

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you so much! Hope to see you tonight?

[@davidheesch7495]

That's Bon Jovi in pic lol, not Damn Yankees.

[@adirondacker007]

Album was released when I was a freshman in college at Plattsburgh State. Drove a lot of icy roads with the cassette tape blasting from the speakers in my 67 Chevy pickup. I have the CD in the stereo at my steel fabrication shop at this very moment.

[@mojo6524]

you've been living under a rock not to know who these people are! ;)

[@Rasmuth]

that Ted Nugent look where you said he's representing your face....that is just so damn classic Ted Nugent. My first concert was in 1979....Ted Nugent, at the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut.

[@karlsmith2570]

I found it interesting that Maggie was reacting to a Damn Yankees song, and it had a group photo of Bon Jovi as the thumbnail

[@deeduffjr]

First thing I noticed! 😂

[@acripe9875]

Love this band and love looking at them!!😍

[@t.l.h.7704]

Locked out of Heaven whoa whoa yeah yeah

[@dorkyvonmunchmunch9912]

Rocker Maggie is DEFINITELY one of my favorite Maggie’s. 🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸 But that picture at the end is definitely Bon Jovi 😂 But we still love ya

[@stevemerril3086]

Great song... and great reaction!

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thanks so much! 🤗💟

[@williamreiser]

They had two albums one called Damn Yankees and other Damn Yankees don't tread on me every song on both of them is really good so you can't go wrong reacting to any of them

[@majort0ast669]

Love the multiple "jaw drops".

[@colemant6845]

Where the HELL did this GREAT Music go? Bring it back!... DY is the highest Talent assembled Rock Band of ALL TIME! The Cream of the Rock Crop all came together for a legendary period. Bring them BACK! You GOT GOOD TASTE GIRL! 👍

[@kenswfi1]

Jerry! Excellent excellent song brother 🙏🏻

[@77magakill]

Damn Yankees were such a great band, a mix of greats from other bands. They put out 2 Albums which both were awesome!! Unfortunately when they started recording there 3rd Album it was at the time that Hair Bands were on the decline Their record label actually paid them $1,000,000 not to record the 3rd album. There have been talks about a reunion but I don't know if that will happen.

[@23nacho23]

And they did it live just as good

[@bobbyarnold5555]

PLEASE LISTEN TO THE 80's HAIR BANDS...They were all GREAT!!

[@MichaelEnsminger-pk8vm]

They ALL can sing is what made them great...drummer has chops too!!!!

[@donnfilice]

Just watched you for the first time and it was come again from Damn Yankees. You definitely need to check out high enough from the Yankees also. What’s amazing is you must have perfect pitch because you were able to match his tones the first time. So impressive.

[@cheryldyer8165]

Love everyone in Damn Yankees! Saw Jack Blades with Night Ranger in July, 2022-fantastic, energetic show. Everybody should see Night ranger live at least once. Hope to see Tommy Shaw with Styx in the coming year. Thanks for the review.

[@elizabethfyffe5377]

Loved these guys performing together!

[@DaveHPT]

Maaaaan.... imagine this style of music with singing like this, vocal harmonies like this, guitar solos like this, SONGWRITING like this existing, actually being in the charts.... and then it just.... goes out of fashion? And is replaced by... well, if you're my age you know what it was replaced by. Less said the better. I was BIG into this album when it came out and actually... listening to it now is like "wow this actually better than I remember". And i remember really digging it, but i don't remember it rocking quite this hard.

[@joanndowers5080]

Great reaction!! Best Damn Group!!!! ❤