Night Ranger "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" - NAMM 2011 with Taylor Guitars

[@braincrisp1]

Whenever this song comes on the radio the volume goes to 10 every single time.

[@dianelamorticella6053]

I had kenwood speakers in my car!!! You could hear me when I was still a couple blocks away!!! I had to turn the music down to sneak home so my parents didn’t notice what time it was! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@toma.4808]

Hell ya brother!!

[@stephenmitchell-we8wi]

You mean 11😂

[@HEADBANGBALLER]

Man, this is the best version I have EVER heard! The improv is first rate. Still a great band who don't get the love they should. They're pretty much resigned to county fairs, local festivals and the like. I remember when they were headlining major arenas around the world.

[@Beerchasers]

It happens man. When Night Ranger was headlining major venues in the 80's, I was going to see bands like Badfinger and Foghat in Bars!

[@matt8863]

@@Beerchasers Well said mate...Well said.

[@bobhuffman8618]

@@Beerchasers qare

[@susanmichaelson7428]

I saw them at a local festival several years ago. They sure seem to be having fun, and they are making a living while doing it. I think that is the definition of success.

[@davidryder3374]

@@Beerchasers I saw Foghat OPEN for Donnie Iris in the eighties. Couple girls in front of us didn'tt know who they were.

[@joelhoekstra13]

Thanks! I'm the "new guy"....Been with them over 5 years now.

[@keithdunlap2701]

Joel, I seen them back in the early 80's in Evansville IN. and they stole the show, and now all these years later you"Joel" are one of today's most amazing guitarist out there,with one of the most Hard Rockin' Bands of all times !! You guys are awesome !!! Never grow old... And keep Rockin' !!!

[@kenbarr7069]

Love ya Joel , they are a great band and you add something extra, thanks!

[@paulstanley9436]

Bad ass!!!!!!!!!!!! 😎👍

[@peevee605]

Hey Joel, you are totally amazing no matter what band you play in or with. Saw you with Whitesnake recently and you smoked.

[@bthompson1767]

I'm sure they broke you in easy Night Ranger Rules the stage then and now

[@Arykperry]

I don’t care if you love or hate this song or these guys but there is absolutely no way you can say these guys aren’t tight as hell and amazing musicians!!!! Off the charts for sure !!!!!!!!

[@Deathicu]

100%

[@eric_in_florida]

who would hate this awesome song?

[@Blackhorseveteran]

Anybody in 2024... badass!! How did I miss this video?

[@jimbocoonass8622]

Me Jimbo Mexican American, former USN Radioman PO3 86-96. First time seeing this video badass man. 👍

[@TheBrightSounds]

Brad Gillis, the guy that stepped up and was a major badass during such a terrible time when Randy Rhoads passed and made life a little better for us all..... when we were grieving..... dude is a masterful player. Then he blessed us all with Night Ranger.... and continues to bless us all with being a badass .... Thanks Brad!!!

[@epistte]

Its rare to see Brad play anything but his red Strat but this sounds really good. He is still playing though a Mesa Boogie.

[@stephenjones6472]

Fuck yeah!! He NAILED that guitar solo around half way through the song...........just NAILED it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great energy....I'm 51...I would have been up and out of my seat and LOSING it!!

[@johnwynn2810]

+Stephen Jones Totally agree Stephen I would have been going freaking wild if I was there ! What was up with the audience ? Were they on Thorazine or some other heavy sedative ? Goto 5:48 and the girl is checking her watch ! What ? Incredible performance !!

[@JD-sy2tm]

Brad is the shit!!!!!!

[@MommarocksLivelovelearn]

Hell Yeah🎤💘🤘🤘🤘

[@juanramirez6251]

Some music just gets better with age. “Don’t tell me you love me.” Night Ranger. Just incredible.

[@heavymetal8655]

Nightranger is STILL rockin America!! Always loved these guys.

[@unclesalty7778]

Matt Constantine Yes they are! Seen them last night in pa they kicked ASS!

[@heavymetal8655]

@@unclesalty7778 sorry, meant to thumbs up. Yeah I saw them back in the 80's at Rupp arena in Lexington ky. I believe they opened up for kiss. Loved them then, love em now.

[@madometal]

Jack Blades vocals has never aged ..one of the best front man

[@silverdrillpickle7596]

Plot twist: Jack Blades/Luke Skywalker separated at birth.

[@epistte]

Is that still Kelly Keagy on drums?

[@Deathicu]

Night Ranger has to be the (MOST) underrated band in the freaking world!!

[@bigmikeandwestcoastwillie]

Agreed! Just saw them in concert in November. Best show I've been to in a very long time. So good live!

[@Deathicu]

@@bigmikeandwestcoastwillie Damn I'm jealous, your lucky! I wish they would come to Huntsville AL! Brad, Jack, Kelly, those guys (know) how to make great music as you know! their music touch's every part of our lives, and I'm not leaving out the keyboard man, I just don't remember his name? (damn I should remember his name) but I don't? it's been many many years since I got to enjoy their music live! I hope before MR. Death knocks on my front door, that I get to enjoy Night Ranger live again! Thankx!

[@sjdhgydhfyrn1023]

Uh, NO. They have sold millions of albums and have multiple Top 40 hit singles. Not every band you like is "underrated."

[@RudyOrosco-xb5fh]

Smoking hot Amazing 80's songs of my life

[@kristeninthedirtysouth]

No argument there! Just saw them live for the first time last week and they absolutely rocked it from start to finish. Jack Blades still has the voice and a crap ton of stage charisma, Brad is a beast on guitar, Kelly rocked the drums and the harmonies with Jack, the whole band was just spectacular. I'll never forget it.

[@divinity269]

Who were the 85 numbnuts that disliked extremely talented musicians playing kickass music?

[@dday9257]

Alpha Centauri They were some of the people standing there holding their cell phones up.

[@robertadamson659]

85 numbnuts who have never been applauded by a crowd!

[@DreidMusicalX]

85 numb nuts who need auto tune to be able to sing to a 3 beat rap song.

[@jackvai2681]

No one who cares about what YOU think.

[@eric_in_florida]

301 now unfortunately :(

[@carlvu7]

Night Ranger is talented and is so underrated. That guitar solo was amazing. Appreciated them from high school.

[@MrWilliamerickson]

WOW ! 30 years older and they absolutely hit it out of the park. Awesome !

[@lindabergman3127]

Awesome awesome awesome 😁👍 👍👍👍👍😍

[@brucealcoriza1606]

Brad Gillis is so underrated, but this guy is one in my top 40 guitarists...he's part of the 80's classic rock history...:)

[@rodturner6759]

Right? If anyone has any doubts listen to Speak of the Devil live, absolutely stunning performance.

[@paulh7589]

Top 5 if you ask me. Have a good night.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

BRUCE ALCORIZA, who ever said brad was underrated? Yikes...

[@marykdavis7710]

They are just awsome i;m 62yrs old and still listning to all the 80's bands and many new songs that are out there thank god for our rock and roll

[@TheFlamefolk]

I was born 1993 and grew up around this music and music like them because of my dad. Not a day goes by that I don't think about how much I miss those days and how much I would give to have them again. One of my all time favorite bands! There still as good as the day I heard them! Rock on Night Ranger!

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

The lyric improvs on this RULES!!!!!!! Night Ranger KICKING ASS!!!!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!!!

[@reilmetal]

Love Night Ranger and this song especially Don’t Tell Me You Love Me ❣️

[@reilmetal]

Right on Brody!

[@rouschno1]

Joel nailed Jeffs part of the lead. The guy is a beast

[@milesfifer171]

Sure do miss Jeff though

[@martygriffith5528]

One of the better rock songs of 80's!!!!!!

[@PunkinPistolero]

I loved this song then and I still love it now...nobody can do it like you guys. Its on my driving music cd

[@bthompson1767]

62 years old and still full of energy just says what having music in your soul does for keeping you alive and young

[@friedrudibega6384]

Great band. Great, well written tunes. Excellent musicians. “New Guy” killed it! That solo is impossible.

[@gregmeadows7340]

it's so great to see Brad Gillis just absolutely playing great and truly enjoying himself. He's better than ever. Such a happy clip.

[@otopico]

Night Ranger is timeless.

[@Robynloveshred]

I always thought how awesome it was two have two really great guitarists in the same band.

[@chrismoore7359]

That took me back! Way back in my teens. Before cellphones & internet. Best days of my life....

[@Blues4Winter]

Always were better musicians than other bands. The guitars sound so good and the overall mix is killing it.

[@jeffpodrug8942]

I've seen these guys so many times. As a lead guitarist, I always tried to steal licks from Brad. I also am an huge fan of the late Randy Rhodes. I saw him before his tragic death, with Ozzy. I also saw Brad Gilles with Ozzy. Brad took over for Randy Rhodes and finished the world tour. He was fantastic, and obviously he had tremendous respect for RR, as a guitarist, a fan, and a friend. Brad seamlessly filled unfillable shoes, and was grieving,as well we're, yet I could tell he was under so much self inflicted pressure to do his best for Randy's memory. Brad was as fast, as gifted, and he did it right, in my book. I've seen Night Ranger more than 10 times. And was never disappointed. And I got to meet and rap with Brad between sets at a place in Kenosha, WI called "The Brat Stop." It's a well know club about 5 miles North of the Wisconsin/Illinois border. We talked like friends. Just two dudes who love guitar and the stuff that all guitarists do. I told him that I didn't know how to read music, and if I would've taken lessons, I would've probably quit. He totally understood, and he showed me a couple tricks that helped me because I have big hands, and thick fingers. The rest of the night, he would connect with me by winking, and then he would face me and show me how to deal with my issue. It was so cool, and a small venue, which made it even more cool. I asked him if he could squeeze in "Good Bye." He said it wasn't on the list, and then at the end of the encore, he pointed me out to Jack, and said "my friend Jeff asked me if we were going to play "Good Bye" and told Jack that I was a lead guitarist. Jack said, maybe he'd like to play it with us, and yes. I got to follow Brad on the final lead break!! I was so nervous, but I knew the studio version note for note. It was a fucking dream come true, and I found my zone. I had the long hair, and was wearing a Motorhead shit Black with White sleeves. I shocked the girl that I brought with me. She was speechless. For quite awhile, about 15 minutes. It was so unreal, to communicate with a true guitar hero on stage, the way musicians do. Through their instruments. I'll always love Night Ranger. Brad planned it the moment he told me it wasn't on the set list. And he had the crew set up one of his guitars, and gave me a channel. Pretty fucking AWESOME!!

[@timbowers4250]

jeffery podrug what a great story. You are soooo lucky to have had the experience

[@adriankripp7314]

Wow mayn..thats a freakin dream come true there...i woulda freaked out going on a stage in front of folks...wouldnt have been able to play a note right to save my life...i bet they didnt have all them video phones back then to record it ether

[@blackhoundSSC]

Wow Jeffrey so glad for you. Very cool story

[@stevestringer7351]

Dude, just reading this. What an awesome memory. I had wondered if Brad was cool like that or the "typical rock star" all into himself. Glad to know he is one of us.... well sort of. LOL! ROCK ON!

[@dratfho]

Great story man, thankyou for sharing.

[@robertburks2187]

I dont care how old this music is! These guys are the epitome of the TWIN GUITAR ATTACK!

[@ryanbellegrave9777]

I’m so pissed I missed this. NAMM always hosts such badass bands!

[@andreszuniga7892]

These guys are badass. I need to see them live.

[@carrieannyankeefan]

They are still incredible live, still sounding amazing and full of energy.

[@172turtla]

I clicked on this link not knowing what to expect 30 years later. This is a really good performance, thanks guys!

[@Davy.J.Y]

bloody dam great,,still fantastic after all these years,,!!

[@deeplighthorizon]

indeed, good stuff !

[@iqorsemenov7603]

прекрасно хорошо поют

[@Davy.J.Y]

Iqor Semenov their first album was awesome !!

[@lindabergman3127]

DAVY. J.Y. Art with a pen. Hell yeah they r

[@steveclark5016]

Awesome, Blades & Gillis two true greats.

[@MixedNutsMs]

Love how he mixes in a little Hotel California!

[@debradelongchamps8586]

LOL...and a little Deep Purple Highway Star! Jack Blades is awesome!!

[@chrismascher8667]

I saw this tour....I was a huge R.R. fan but Brad blew my 14yr old mind...he was amazing.

[@SteveLoves2Fly]

This song never stopped banging.

[@chrisw2546]

The first time I heard this song was on American Bandstand when they performed and I was immediately hooked. Went out and bought the cassette and played it to death! Dawn Patrol is an epic album.

[@impactisimminent8509]

Been one of my favorites si ce the 80s and now in 2020. One of the greatest, stellar musicians.

[@anthonyayala2048]

I saw this band in 1983 they were great then awesome to see them still going.

[@markadams3047]

those guys are still tight good playing nice to see that older bands still have it.

[@drewgrows7765]

I remember jamming to this cassette in the 80s

[@kenw.1112]

This a down right KICK-ASS tune. It's such a original/ one of a kind. Nothing ever done can compare. Love this tune, always have.The shit comments are words without meaning. This group speaks for itself. The majority knows talent and the few. Don't know shit.

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

Good Lord in heaven...the musicianship and guitarwork!!! wow...

[@jamesbangert7284]

This is so dam good. I'm amazed at the energy and ability of these guys.

[@danquinnell3502]

Insane with the medley tunes stuck in. Lots of emotion in this performance. Especially guitars.

[@pledogar]

I grew up with Joel listening to NR and I can really say that this jam sounds better today than it ever did back in the day. Keep up the sikkk talent Joel!

[@VinchenzoC]

How can you thumb down 60 yr old guys rockin like this? Someone's got issues.

[@zoekuul]

Wow, they still ROCK.

[@datasouth]

Still got it! After all these years!!!

[@danquinnell3502]

Wow… all those cameo songs!!! Furcking brilliant!!!!

[@gabechristian2022]

We went to see Night Ramger a couple weeks ago. It was awesome! Free backstage passes VIP passes got to meet everyone in the band. And everything was free courtesy of Brad Gillis!

[@mgirardi1]

vinitiige Brad is such a class act and probably one of the most underrated guitarists ever in my opinion.

[@timothyrigney1319]

Not putting the original guy down, but I saw this performed live at Jones Beach with Joel Hoekstra a few years back, and WOW was it a pleasure to see this song finally brought to its full potential. You'd have to hear it live to really appreciate it; but it was just this total *explosion* of energy!

[@shanewise7625]

Killed it! Night Ranger forever

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Boys and Girls this is how it's done! ROCK AND ROLL! 💪🤘👏💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@Guitarman7133]

The boys and girls can't hear you, they have their heads buried in their games and candy-crush and whatever bullshit they have been fed.

[@surfshack2]

I love Jack Blade's energy and Brad Gillis is a freak on guitar. Legend. Love it.

[@johnsilva-qv1nf]

may God bless you guys for a long time. you are a timeless rock band and you will inspire many generations to come. your musicianship is just perfect. rock on NIGHT RANGER!!!

[@omarvillarreal3850]

Love Night Ranger!! They were my first concert!! It was 1985 & I was 12!!

[@tigerbalm666]

A dying breed...music will suck after the 80s..greatest decade of metal!

[@jonathanpaulmoore4583]

I have this guitar, it came w 2 quick change pickguards, one w a HH set and one w a strat set up, the pickups are Amazing, and the neck is, well, a Taylor!

[@lacowsert]

These Guys rocked this!!! Love them.....ALL of them!!!!🎶💜❣

[@1danrobbins]

Miss this good old fun rock n' roll.

[@digibdallas]

Masterclass in rock n roll right here. Damn!!

[@bartolemeo]

Some of the original Monsters of Rock. Still sounding fantastic. Love live Night Ranger. No matter who plays that second solo, to me it's always a tribute to the genius of Jeff Watson. One of the classiest guys to ever pick up a guitar.

[@mrlionel1965]

Still rockin it after all these years. I miss seeing Jeff Watson playing opposite, but man he played Jeff's solo note for note. GREAT! Saw them 3x back in the 80s. They were, and still are a great talented rock band. Brad Gillis is flipping awesome!

[@MatthewMcClellan]

So many shit personal comments about the band in here, it's a shame....a real shame. These guys are such great musicians.

[@lindabergman3127]

Matthew McClellan absolutely are!! Fabulous

[@lindabergman3127]

Matthew McClellan agreed100 per cent!!! Fantastically talented

[@88Gibson1]

Outstanding

[@bradstrayer485]

And they still sound fucking amazing.

[@omarvillarreal3850]

Night Ranger still kicks serious ass!! The hell with the haters!!

[@mf5202]

I know Joel and is a shame he has not gotten his full due. He's an absolute virtuoso! We got to meet when he was doing Rock of Ages on Broadway (which he absolutely ROCKED). He's one of the good guys to boot. Always a friend and fan and wishing him the best.

[@Timmyskills]

Epic guitar riffs, memorable, melodic solos

[@starrdogchamp1]

Bad ass song!!!!!

[@TheGreatAlan75]

That middle part really fucks with the mood and continuity of the song god damnit

[@eddiecarter8524]

I saw NR during their 7 Wishes tour in 1985. I was a huge Jeff Watson fan. I never thought they'd be good without him - but Joel rocks!

[@mikekosar6135]

That was GREAT…!!!! WOW KNIGHT RANGER…. BEST GUITAR TRIO…!!! NEW GUY AND ALL

[@MissRobbiOKC]

I keep watching this over and over! Amazing! I love these guys! I've always loved this song and group...Keep rockin'!

[@coolied2865]

Hi Taylor, impeccable timing, fills, You nailed it perfectly!... amazing job. I am learning this song. Thank You for posting it!

[@worseto1]

Great quality off the charts mixing and they just about caused me to freak out with this performance

[@MixedNutsMs]

My favorite video of this classic rock song! Awesome!!!

[@foadrightnow5725]

I fucking love Night Ranger! That rocked!

[@sashaedwards8685]

I really love these guys!! ALWAYS have. Even the original Night Ranger

[@phinsxiii]

I saw them a few time in the 80s and they are still just as good. Great rock band.

[@drewyoung4596]

I saw NR w/Sammy Hagar in 2017 in Northern VA. Great show...... they only played 6-7 songs. We wished they played more. They sounded awesome!

[@jimmyjames7720]

I love to see the old guys still singing in their original keys.

[@riveraricardo008]

Seen them in Colorado Springs at the Air Force Academy. When and got tickets second row center. Long hair and a beard..... Then we find out that the first 10 rows are for the Cadets... As me and my friend had long hair we were picked out all the time ( We also didn't have the Cadet uniform ) was a good concert. No one else couldn't believe we got them seats...That was in the eary 90s, Maybe late 80s ...... Still am a rocker.

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

Always loved this song!

[@TARider2]

sounds great! and these guys are still rockin hard! i love it

[@billahler7728]

What a great freaking performance.

[@doggroomer3286]

This is so freakin fantastic!💞🎼🎶💖

[@mikeleo5990]

This version blasts !!!!!!

[@BillyBongwaters]

This was so great to see at NAMM...Thanks, Bob was also fun talking to you also this same day....

[@madometal]

Joel is a perfect fit for this legendary band and taking over Watson's lead duties

[@mdc53]

I've got one of those Taylor SB1 Electric. Freakin awesome.

[@daneswanson]

Nice to see musicians still willing to work for a living.. Bad-Ass!!

[@ephraimallen234]

that guitar in the start of it just makes it badass

[@kamcr]

What a great find for me . True performance

[@paulajane9828]

Hell yeah I love everything about this song forever 🤘😍😎💯🎸❤

[@hmaddux1]

I love this song awesome

[@m14masstahj]

that's some of the greatest guitar playing ever

[@AnnaMarie66]

Such a fantastic FUN Band!!!🔥🎶

[@ttown918]

Great band - badass guitar solos.

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

Night Ranger reminds me of Winger in that they just don't get the respect they deserve for the first-class and world-class musicians they are...these guys are HIGHLY TALENTED MASTERS of rock music !!