When You Close Your Eyes

[@wildimpo]

If you were a teenager back in the 80's seeing the way life is now, you can really appreciate those cool 😎 time's, you can take the man out of the 80's but you can't take the 80's out of the man!

[@anthonydamiano4046]

💯 I turned 13 so the 80’s were definitely my teen years and without a doubt the best times of my life! You are so right I really appreciate those days now for sure! #longlivethe80’sforever!

[@funnydon74]

Class of '87 still rules :)

[@Chris-jt8mu]

"you can take the man out of the 80's but you can't take the 80's out of the man!" Truth.. LOVE IT!!

[@augustojose5159]

AMEN!

[@richardlahan7068]

​@@funnydon74 Class of '85

[@1chevynut]

The 80's were the best time of my life. I wish I could relive that time.

[@TooSlayOchay]

im 15 yrs old and i dream about living in the 80s as a teenager, my grandparents tell me tat the 80s wer the best and i believe them.

[@robertlower2802]

im 64,if i were able to go back to that time,id of done lots of things different

[@lorilucht1806]

Well said. me too would relive it in a second. Best years 80-89

[@brentleclaire3655]

💯 Fact!!!!

[@kathleenflood3543]

Me too

[@tammyshaw8783]

The 80's was a great decade!!!

[@tisiluca]

NO JOKE i wish we can go backwards, Fight the Future !!

[@NorbertoFontanez]

It will live with me until the day I die 🥲🤙😎🍺🎙️🎵🎷🎶🎸

[@mikeysuzefour]

The 80's music was truly the best ever created! 🎶🧑‍🎤

[@jeremystickney5482]

Back when musicians actually played and they sang using their real voices. The 80s were the best of everything. Great friends, best music, best time to be alive. Sure do miss those days. Need to build a time machine

[@kathylucas6587]

Bring on the time machine!❤️

[@wrench41m21]

Saw them 18 months ago, still sound amazing

[@brianmeen2158]

I really miss the 80s -90s rock n metal era .. I never thought it would die out .. the modern rock n metal scene is trash

[@scootover7]

If I wasn't mechanically inclined (and a surgery when I was a kid messed that up) I'd build one. The music back in the 80's was so much better than now.

[@JulianneJohnston-wj1iv]

Miss the trow,-me-down- f##k me songs

[@the_real_kristin_neal]

Still love this song. I can't wait to go see NR perform again next month. What a stroll down memory lane. 💞

[@fredvegerano9607]

The sad part isn’t growing up, it’s the innocence that we lose through out the years. That’s what I miss the most; the days of innocence and ignorantly enjoying life without a worry. Make the most of your life guys, learn to love, communicate and have meaningful relationships. That’s what it’s all about! I really miss the 80s...wish to have a time machine and return to those beloved days....peace and love to everyone!!

[@wilee.coyote5298]

Yes...and our whole life ahead of us and no responsibilities.

[@brianmeen2158]

Ahh yes I know what you mean.. when we were young and in a hurry to grow up - we didn’t think we’d lose that youthful mindset .. I look at young kids now and I’m like “try to enjoy your youth as best you can!”

[@fredvegerano9607]

@@brianmeen2158 Indeed...

[@JenRoxRat]

When I close my eyes, I dream about when this song was a hit and life was easy and fun. If only we could go back.

[@tco4714]

When I close my eyes I’m usually jerkin off

[@shawnlombard7350]

More people want to go back to the 80s. Than stay in the present. That tells you how great the music was and still is.

[@anthonyrushing8074]

Everything about life was better in the 80s

[@scootover7]

@@anthonyrushing8074 definitely I'm glad I grew up as a kid in the 80's, the music today a big chunk of it sucks.

[@gregpineda8660]

Night Ranger ( the 1980's decade's line --- up or band mates or band members ) is/are : the legendary Jack Blades --- lead vocals,background vocals and bass guitar the great Brad Gillis --- Chief lead guitarist,background vocals and rhythm guitar the incredible Kelly Keagy --- lead vocals,percussion and drums the amazing Jeff Watson --- the " other " Chief lead guitarist,background vocals and also rhythm guitar the gifted Alan " Fitz " Gerald --- keyboards and background vocals

[@JenniferJones-gq6om]

I’m closing my eyes and when I open them I want to be back in 1984

[@Saighdiuir]

You and I both sister! Back then, we knew we had it good, but we had no idea how GREAT it really was.

[@HopefulBilliards-nk5yb]

Me too!!!!!!!

[@Mmsstt77]

THE 80s PLEASE TAKE ME BACK WHAT A DECADE

[@sanndavis7717]

I love this song,I'm 17 and back in my first car with the windows down and dreaming of that day of my hot boyfriend Is he dreaming about me.😢

[@teresakovach4144]

I'm 71 and still love this song! Heard it on the radio yesterday and had to hear it again today! 6/29/2024!!

[@johnrippel3854]

Absolutely! I was in high school with this ! Awsome

[@dougfisher1885]

80 to 86 was some of the best times of my life great friends great cars and motorcycles ,smoke music and girls had the time of my life I'm 58 now and still rock my music miss those times

[@sherrijordan2538]

Same here! If I could go back just for one day to the 80s.. that would be amazing!

[@torybrown7730]

Back in the 80's I was in my 20's. There was so much great music in the 70's & 80's. I always look that music up here on KZbin. That was the best time in music EVER!!! I love this song. So awesome!!

[@fredbrown4950]

Wish I could go back to those days ! Growing up thru the 70's and early 80's were the best times !

[@TheBrechols]

Shout out to the drummer! To sing and play drums is a masterpiece!

[@tomcat321]

You know...Jack Blades and Kelly Keagy (the drummer) split lead vocal duties. I hate to say it but I actually prefer Kelly's voice over Jack's voice. Both are good though.

[@dalemassicotte6198]

Agree. Very intriguing for sure.

[@ronaldfinley2985]

Had a friend who was a drummer and sang too. He played with his band for fifty five years. The toured with Roy Orbison and Bobby Vee and others. The name of the band was Jim Edgar and the Roadrunners from Oklahoma City. They were a big rockabilly band for ten years or more.

[@1olddirtroad]

Dean Castranova of Journey is amazing on drums and vocals. This music won't ever get old

[@gregoryhodge9452]

Phil Collins, singer/drummer.

[@BobWolford-q2b]

The chimp sitting at the table drinking coffee, reading the paper, just sitting there... that's gold.

[@ProTrump1966]

😁

[@cryptkicker71]

The 80's were everything! The magic and emotion delivered everyday!

[@Romans219]

Best decade ever for so many reasons. When people were more laid back and the music was awesome 😊

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

The Drill Sgts. were not laid back via Ft. Benning.

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

I couldn’t of said it better myself

[@wickedout2010]

Night Ranger is an amazing group! They brought it in the 80s. Kids now a days are clueless ❤

[@noel8537]

I'm 17 and I saw Nightranger last Friday for the first time. My dad and I were on the railing! Brad gave me his guitar pick at the end. It was a phenomenal experience.

[@anthonydamiano4046]

Well it felt so good to be young it feels like yesterday. Turned 13 In 1980 so the 80s where are my teen years 55 now merry Christmas and God bless everyone

[@tiffanyshort119]

When i close my eyes i dream about my husband!! Dream about us in high school. Back in the 80's. We grow up with the best music 🎵🎶🎵!!!

[@johnh6440]

I want to go back to the 80s!

[@patriciawilcox9437]

Dear Lord Jesus! I still sing this at the top of my lungs... Thank-you for helping me through life.

[@ronules1]

good stuff for sure miss this stuff for sure

[@autk]

Best decade of my life bar none and it isn't even close.

[@anthonydavella8350]

Nowadays he would be arrested for assault on her shoulder

[@boodybunz]

Same here!

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

Oh, was that you? Cause I was standing right behind you screaming off key. Sorry about that. 😄

[@HopefulBilliards-nk5yb]

1983 MTV 24 HRS A DAY BABY! The best decade for rock music!

[@amandaflynn5835]

LISTENING IN 2024

[@janellestarnes7905]

I just saw Night Ranger on August 9th, 2023, they were absolutely AWESOME, & THEY ROCKED that stage like it was 1987! ❤️

[@habovay3]

I appreciate this song much more today than I did in '84.

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

I hear ya!! I think a lot of us did.. We were way too busy, living it up!!!

[@freedom4mealways]

Night Ranger told music fans in 1984 "When You Close Eyes", dreams come true. These dreams still come true in 2024.

[@marksprunger8936]

I get goosebumps and tears in my eyes everytime I hear this 80's masterpiece!!

[@angelalinderman9985]

Me too!👍😁😁😍

[@ladystrange7791]

So do I. But I keep playing it anyway. It's crazy, but I wake up every night around 4....and well guess what song immediately begins playing in my brain's built in Wurlitzer. Then it's off to KZbin I go to play it ("Four In The Morning") & this. Sometimes that's not enough & I have to hear a concert or album, but can't get back to sleep until I do. This came completely out of the blue a couple years ago. I absolutely love this band & their albums are still some of my favorites, but I am not sure what started this nightly ritual. I figured the 80's were calling & that's fine with me, it was the best years of my life ❤

[@JamesBrown-dv4ve]

80's was the the time of my life.

[@ericsteinhardt9693]

One of those 80's masterpieces that, when I hear it, transports me back to where I was when I first heard it. Same feeling as "Waiting for a Girl Like You".

[@deidreweaver6632]

Amen! ❤

[@reneegold9746]

I was on the set of this video and had a part in the dancing scenes. What a super fabulous time. The 80's were very kind to me!!!!!!!

[@denisemathis8287]

That's awesome

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

Way too cool!

[@jesseforce9933]

Which scenes are you in?

[@mohunter68]

God I miss those days!! Some of the very best music that I will never forget.

[@brianmeen2158]

Agree! Totally different vibe and culture back then and I really miss that too!

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

So true!!

[@rondellschuyler7074]

Love this song. The melodies, the guitars, just everything. Very well done guys.

[@douglasroethlin3839]

YES !!!!

[@chrisbridges655]

Night Ranger always transports me back to the 80s.

[@wilee.coyote5298]

Saturday night, June 16th, 1984 El Paso County Coliseum. 🎸 🎸🎸 Yes, I still have the ticket stub.

[@Saighdiuir]

Four days later they were at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. I don’t have the ticket anymore, but I have memories. I wonder if my date (first real girlfriend) ever even thinks about me.

[@georgekephart4418]

the 80s are when the songs were real and meant every word

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

Yes!!!

[@edwardvaca2627]

Great band! Saw them with Sammy Hagar back in 83 and again with Boston about 11 years ago. Two lead guitarists and two lead singers, how can you go wrong?

[@kimconner3104]

Were did u see them I also saw those 3 bands together

[@kimconner3104]

We're did u see them

[@edwardvaca2627]

@@kimconner3104 I saw NR with Boston about 11 years ago here in Austin, TX and I saw them with Sammy in Albuquerque in 83. Great performances.

[@jerrycarvalho6165]

Saw them as well in Vancouver Canada rocked the house!!

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

the most underrated band of the 1980's prove me wrong

[@jerrycarvalho6165]

1,000% agree my friend!! It's not even close.

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

@@jerrycarvalho6165 every song kicked ass

[@jerrycarvalho6165]

@@michaelwallbrown3726 agree 100% my friend. Had them cranked up in my car today!

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

hell yea !

[@scootover7]

You're not wrong. This song gave me chills then and still does today, to me if a song doesn't give me chills then it sucks.

[@TheMeJustMe75]

The 80's were the best. We had Solid Gold before Mtv. When Mtv came out we never changed the channel. Life as a pre-teen and teenager was awesome.

[@mobrien888]

Come on! Only a million views! This song deserves better than that! Let's go people!

[@hj.maryatimaryati7181]

Whose watching this year...2024...👀

[@oldgoat142]

Absolutely I am!

[@deidreweaver6632]

Me❤

[@scottmosher3035]

I am

[@oldgoat142]

@@RandyBeans69 Don't feel bad. They're looking for a lot of us former kids who filled out the form and sent it in.

[@jonalbertson10270]

✋

[@Petergalvan]

I pity this generation for not having the experience of the 80s as I did.

[@anthonydesvarro1002]

My girlfriens moms burgundy 72 camaro with the hump in the rear floorboard. What memories.

[@donnamccutchen5672]

Great band, I seen them with Quiet Riot in 83 or 84 in Winter time with my best friend!! We froze our asses off after the concert, it snowed!! But we were not feeling any pain!! Great memories!! Damn I feel old!! Lol

[@garydavis3088]

in my twenties in the 80's. Great stuff and missed terribly as I am old man now. Where did the time go!

[@bryanweigle3777]

I'm lucky enough to have realized even at 17 that those would be some of the best times of my life, great memories of being a teenager in the 80s, and I miss it very much...

[@brianharrod7380]

All I can say is u can't ever beat or replace the music of the 80's. Long live the music and good times of the 80's

[@RobPresq1717]

This song makes me regret who I used to be. I never cared enough or let my guard down long enough to truly allow someone to get to know the real me. Yes, I eventually married w/divorce but I always wonder about the others who I never gave a chance.

[@Frankie-qb9fh]

You should give her a call n say hello and see where that goes..... Maybe she's waiting for that call???

[@RobPresq1717]

@@Frankie-qb9fh Great advice, it's a wonderful thought, but she's married now. I truly appreciate the reply though. Thank you for understanding and throwing "hope" my way but it's just too late now. Thank you though, your kindness made me smile.

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

Yeah I know!!! I catch myself thinking those thoughts too… Like, what might had been???? I suppose we’ll never know, cause unfortunately we can’t go back…

[@RobPresq1717]

@@kristelJones-br5zr Exactly ...... and yet unfortunately. But we live life now the best we can with the knowledge we've learned over the years. Hopefully it's worked out the best for all of us.

[@muthergoose4084]

I remember as a teen ager seeing them play this song at six flags St. Louis singing as loud as I could. Ah to be young again. Such good memories.

[@michaelprichard697]

This song never dies!

[@amyhartman762]

A very great guy from another school back in the early 90s was killed along with 4 other guys in a horrible car crash, one girl survived. I saw them all at the club that night…they were celebrating the driver’s birthday who turned 21. They had been drinking & the guy was driving fast & it flipped a few times & caught on fire with the boys in there. The girl was thrown out the moon roof & survived luckily. I often think of Mark - he tugged at my hair that night to say hi which I did, but I was with my boyfriend & didn’t want to make him jealous. I really liked him & wish I could’ve driven him home! 😪😪😪 He will always be in my heart! ❤️

[@ChristopherTeague-cs8vg]

I grew up on Night Ranger ,saw them at Mud Island with The Outfield in 88 or 89. I'm a 70s child, 3 brothers 2 were . My oldest brother Steve ❤ loved Night Ranger, Goodbye was one His favorite songs. Steve is gone now, 10 years this past March. We All Love The Same Music, not always the same song necessarily. Sadly enough , I never got to Say Goodbye. I have not yet been to his 🪦 , listening to this song gives me a connection to Him. Awesome . Miss you Brother ❤

[@manuelvela8490]

I wish I coulda appreciated it for the singular event that it was...I just thought the world would always be the same...so I look back with regret and appreciation...what a great time to be alive!

[@cabinfolks991]

Just saw Night Ranger in concert. Awesome show! True Rock Stars!

[@mattmorrow7777]

Yup

[@hardluckharris]

Whole decade of toxic masculinity!!!! Nobody transitioning. Nobody telling you how to feel about anyone or anything. Greatest decade in the history of mankind!

[@oldgoat142]

Abso-friggin'-lutely!!!

[@thunderanderson]

I just don't understand what happened . . .

[@oldgoat142]

@@thunderanderson Honestly, I think we just weren't paying attention and got soft in our hearts, and in our heads. Not an indictment, just an observation.

[@patriciaspence5390]

No one was in your face with their sexuality. Boy George was an awesome musician but it was not talked about what went on in the bedroom. I miss those days.

[@Suzzyyy2337]

Awwwww….. bring back the 80’s!! Such a wonderful time to be young and riding around with your friends, cruising around town. Wish I could go back to those carefree days. Seemed like they lasted forever in the moment, but dang how fast time really did go by! Growing up in the 80’s was awesome and I can say I learned about ❤love❤️ in the back of a Chevrolet 😂 😂😂 but it was a Toyota instead. Lol 😂😂 Miss those days!!

[@BBKlima]

AMEN! This is the song and video that made me a huge Night Ranger fan back in 1984. And I still am today!!

[@tjerwin1]

I was born in 1960 and have been subjected to a vast variety of music through the years from the 50's on up to the present. There have been some good groups and music that I have listened to. This group have a great sound and an awesome drummer.

[@ProTrump1966]

17 and loving this music - the Cats 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanmcadams1737]

Good 4 u keep rocking kid

[@Dogusmax]

Better music from a happier time

[@phoenixblack1220]

Night Ranger is the Mercedes Benz of Rock and Roll! Simply awesome!!

[@myndcrime346]

Instantly back in the 80's...my 8th grade year. Dedicated to Angela. 🤘❤️🤘

[@cheryldyer8165]

Love Night Ranger and they are still touring. Great concerts!

[@philipmackenzie5349]

Awesome song, brings back a lot good times in my life, especially after a got my drivers license and graduated high school!!’

[@Hobodeluxe960]

these songs take me back to when I started playing drums with my friends in a band and we were learning these songs to add to the set list. good times.

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

I remember seeing a band called Ranger at the Phoenix theater in Petaluma. I was a producer/ engineer with a small label. After the show I approached them because I knew I wanted to sign them. They said they already had a deal pending. Within a year Nightranger put out their first album. They were incredible and still are.

[@jadencecardoza9460]

You weren’t wrong seeing future rock stars❤️🤘

[@erikas3337]

Billy Ray Valentine.... Capricorn

[@eddiemclean7011]

I work for Jerry Glasser at his body shop in Ohio. Asked to get off early to go see these guys in WV. He said that his brother produced for that band. I called bullshit. He proved it with the cassette cover. Pat Glasser productions. Guess Pat was the guy who saw them first.

[@shavingdave1]

Great story!

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

So cool!!!

[@user-wm3om5dy3k]

That’s what i call a real music. 80’s forever!.

[@slickjames939]

My first concert, Night Ranger / Pat Benatar, Billings Montana! "80s"

[@chivasporvida1997]

Just turned 50 a few days ago..was 10 yrs old when this song came out. 80s was a great time in my life.

[@TracieHunter-v5p]

The 70's and 80's were great! Alot of teenagers now no about these days because of their Parents and videos such as this. I remember watching this video on the show called night tracks . Come on late nights and I couldn't wait to see what the next day had in store, Good times definitely.

[@GoPies1892]

Saw them back in 1984 in Boise. Gonna’ see them again this year on November 16th in Boise. Always loved these boys.

[@vagrante13]

The 1980’s: the Golden Age of Rock N Roll. These guys are awesome.

[@celestialscripture]

It did feel so good to be young. And yes, it feels like yesterday.

[@davicus100]

damn thats awsome what a time to be in your 20s rockin out

[@shamusokingsley2412]

Man I loved NR back in the early '80s. I'm going to see them tomorrow. Super pumped.🤟

[@shamusokingsley2412]

Update of NR show. Kelly Keagy has lost his voice and it was brutal listening to him trying to sing his hit songs, especially Sister Christian. Man I just felt so sorry for him. Thank goodness Jack Blades was on fire on the other songs and absolutely carried the band. The guitarist who replaced Jeff Watson was definitely good but Brad Gillis' crazy whammy bar action was the main lead on most songs on their set list. I miss Jeff Watson, he was amazing back in the day. All in all, I'm glad I saw them, but once was enough. It was bittersweet.

[@The_Rockin_Prof]

In my junior and senior years Night Ranger was my favorite band. I saw them on the Big Life tour and met them briefly backstage -- had the fan club membership card in my pocket! Though I went on to be a Rush nerd and a prog-head, I still love the band and enjoy most of their new material.

[@HopefulBilliards-nk5yb]

One of my favorite 8 tracks i had back in the day

[@stevenewsome9185]

Being a man who rapidly approaches 60 I miss the good old days. I just don't know where the years have gone.

[@xavierbalzola863]

Saw them live back in 83...and again in 85.. they were OUTSTANDING LIVE....

[@Tazz6464]

Always and Forever will be Dreaming of you Night Ranger!! Thanks for all the good times and songs we shared!! XoxO

[@lloydpulver2104]

I was fortunate to see them in concert last summer, they put on one helluva show!

[@michaelpayne8000]

Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson are 2 great Guitarists..🎸🎸🤘👍😁..I miss the 80's and even yet the 70's great times great memories..😢

[@StevenkennethCunningham-n3j]

Sc 80’s the best decade of hit songs

[@BigKexpress]

Still deeply, emotional song 🎵 ❤🎵🎵💜❤️💕

[@sickagain7541]

OH WHAT HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES, CLASS OF ROCKIN 84 HERE. ROCK ON FELLOW GEN XERS,,,,,,,,,,, FOREVER!!.

[@brianmeen2158]

This is a great song people! How does it not have millions of views?!? Get with it folks 😈

[@keithwayne2902]

Prom night 1985 taking friend home in the country. Im in a 280 z doing around 75mph listening to this exact song. Looked down to turn it up when i looked up i was going into 25mph curve. Yanked the wheel and flipped 7 times. I got out and made it to road and collapsed and ill never forget hearing this still playing in the car as i lay there...

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

Oh my gosh dude. So good to hear that you survived that horrible accident. Isn’t it amazing how a song can take you back to that memory…. Keep safe!

[@-bp3qy]

I remember Dad getting me Night Ranger, Foreigner, Styx, and Tom Petty and then Heartbreakers for my birthday back when it was still on cassettes 😂

[@kathylucas6587]

Geeeezzz cassettes……that sure takes you back!!! Some of my cassettes were Hall and Oates, Prince, Night Ranger, The Gap Band, The Eagles, Cinderella, Styx, Foreigner, Journey…..I had a new 1983 Pontiac Sunbird and thought I was styling!! Great memories.😊

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

Oh yeah, cassettes… Love It!!!!

[@scootover7]

I remember being 8 years old and watching this on MTV, This is the first song that got me into Night Ranger and still my favorite Night Ranger song.

[@kristelJones-br5zr]

Right! I feel ya😁

[@salvatoreturieo5803]

I can just listen to this, close my eyes and go back in time , 20 years old when this came out. Ahhhh

[@Kim-ri7ey]

I was 14yrs, what excellent memories ❤

[@chuckhutton5087]

I was 24 and in the military; always wanted to see Night Ranger Live but never did. A bucket list band for sure.

[@mikedryman1905]

Over and over again!

[@evelyngandara6874]

The 57 year old woman loves it just like my teenage self did back then great song 🎶

[@johnrochford2934]

I loved the 80’s. I wish I could go back and relive summer of ‘85 and after.

[@geno5169]

I grew you through the 70’a through the amazing great 80’a bands! Like night ranger! Styx

[@adrianleura4143]

Love this amazing song.

[@lauriefein9738]

I love the 70's and 80's as well as 90's too.! GR8 friends and awesome times!

[@RBAILEY57]

I've always loved them, got to see them live last year.

[@livewire4519]

I was born in 1989. I wish I could have been a young adult (18 - 25) in the 1980s. I love everything about the 1980s and times were so much better. Today's youth will never know what true fun really is.

[@ronaldfinley2985]

In my opinion two of the greatest guitarist's of all time , especially Brad

[@chuckhutton5087]

Absolutely! Brad Gillis is so underrated. Brilliant guitarist who replaced ( as if anyone can) RIP Randy Rhodes for Ozzy’s band. During Night Ranger’s hits period many of us didn’t know his name but knew he played great. Brad was “ the dude who plays for Night Ranger”.