Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Mr. Big - To Be With You !! Oh snap this video is…

[@ms.lisamarie82]

❤❤❤ I freaking love this song. I AM STOKED you are hitting these tunes. They don't make music like this anymore. Clean songs about treating her better and being in love. Everything out now days is raunchy and has nothing to do with loving someone. Even the females only put out stuff I pray my son doesnt think is decent behavior... I am ready for your trip down this rabbit hole. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Robertnorbergmusic]

Sooo true! We talk about that all the time. Theres no charm in music anymore. Same here in Sweden. The music that comes out is like plastic ...

[@chelseahaley8350]

Love this song! Definitely takes me back to my early teenage years! I love that u are just crossing songs off my list left and right!! This song, among many other great songs were on a CD called Monster Ballads! I had it, and listened to it like it was going out of style! I know every word! 😆 Next on the list should be More than Words by Extreme!!

[@MrPatsrule316]

You wouldn't know it from this song or video, but the musicians in this band are all virtuosos. The guitarist and bass player are both Eddie Van Halen level players, and the drummer was amazing as well. Check out the song Addicted to that Rush, and you will be stunned that it is from the same band.

[@plpinkham]

Not to mention that the vocalist Eric Martin was actually invited to audition for Van Halen.

[@DustyBleeker]

Son uva gun i completely forgot about that song. Addicted to that rush... What a great song

[@eriklarson9137]

Mr Pat is correct. All are amazing musicians, but Paul and Billy are in a different league. Listen to Addicted to that Rush, for sure.

[@erinhansen2110]

Eddie Van Halen level players. 😂😂😂

[@G_Demolished]

@@erinhansen2110Paul was actually more virtuosic than Eddie. This was well known in the 80’s guitar community.

[@akronrats]

It's the "power ballad" that the 80s hair bands did to show their "softer side". Every hair band had their "power ballad".

[@darkogregec7503]

True, so true

[@gershman23]

Only it's from 91...and the song is very 90's. But generally, your statement holds.

[@ladysky2883]

The lead singer Eric Martin wrote this song when he was in high school about a girl he couldn't get out of the friendship area. The band calls it their camp fire song. They just finished up their last tour in August. They are done now after 34 years. This song was #1 in the USA and 16 other countries. They are HUGE in Japan. HUGE. There are 3 to 4 full concerts on You Tube from Japan. All 4 of these musicians are seriously talented. They are all in other bands as well and come back to Mr. Big ever few years. They have had their fights but now are really good friends. Your Emelio Esteves is their drummer who sadly died of Parkinsons in 2018. But toured with them until the end. Their guitar player Paul Gilbert has something crazy like 18 other albums out. Billy Sheehan the bass player used to play with David Lee Roth when he went solo from Van Halen. Plus they had the same manager as Journey. Steve Perry and Eric Martin were the primo singers. Plus the ladies didn't line up until later. They did two opening tours with Rush and Rush liked it because girls started coming to their concerts. This is their second album from 1991. They were like 30 at the time.

[@sandralybrand9425]

WOW! I didn't know Emelio Estevez had died! 😢

[@ladysky2883]

@@sandralybrand9425 Emilio Estevez is alive. The musician that this gentleman thought was Emilio has passed away. Pat Torpey passed in 2018. He was the drummer for Mr. Big.

[@marshawargo7238]

I thought he looked more like Rob Lowe than Emilio, St. Elmo's Fire🔥!!!

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

This song is just PERFECTION in every way. The flow and cadence, vocals, and amazing guitar word just flow seamlessly together.

[@bobelliott9426]

80 hair band music was the best.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Is

[@ItsHammer]

This is 90’s…. Late 91 to be specific.

[@scottNNJ]

Mr. Big “Wild World” is a remake of the Cat Stevens song by the same name. There’s a lot to analyze lyrically. Musically each is indicative of their respective time, but I can’t say one is better than the other. I was in high school when “To Be With You” was released. All the girls swooned over this song.

[@gershman23]

Oh, it's very clear...it's one of those rare cases in which the cover is better than the original.

[@grimmturd]

Pegasus: "Where have I heard this before?" Grocery stores the past few decades: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@123Will68]

One of the greatest rock ballads ever.

[@jasoncook4008]

Eric Martin , he is one of the best late 80's early 90's voices out there & quite possibly one of the only male vocalists that can go note for note with Sebastian Bach .

[@kelticink]

HELL YEAH😊, so great seeing some one enjoy these old songs for first time.

[@SM-ri2df]

ERIC MARTIN ON VOCALS , WE GREW UP TOGETHER IN FRISCO IN THE SUNSET DISTRICY, HE IS SINGING NOW WITH AVANTASIA ONE OF EUROPE'S BIGGEST SUPER GROUPS .. THE BASSIST BILLY SHEEHAN IS THE WORLDS BEST , GOOGLE HIM AND ON GUITAR PAUL GILBERT HE'S BETTER THAN EDDIE VAN HALEN , HE TAUGHT BUCKETHEAD HOW TO PLAY WHO IS NOW THE BEST IN THE WORLD AND HAS RELEASED JUST OVER 500 ALBUMS , YES 500 NOT A TYPE ERROR , REACT TO MR BIG ADDICTED TO THAT RUSH LIVE IN JAPAN ...

[@Ancient_Drummer]

The band was Eric Martin, singer, Billy Sheehan, bassist (blonde dude), Paul Gilbert, guitar, and Pat Torpey, drums (the one who looks like Emilio Estevez). All were top of their game, absolute amazing musicians who put out great tunes. Eric Martin was actually older than you think, he just had a baby face.

[@brianwhite2960]

Such a classic. Love their song "Green Tinted 60's Mind".

[@Raynabobayna1]

My favorite too!!

[@Augirl78]

Love that one too

[@Tom7496Maxwell]

Another great song!

[@tammysmith4308]

Yes! Love that one!

[@rantoppp]

I feel Green Tinted 60's Mind might be their best song that not a lot of people even know about.

[@AngB517]

It came out around the same time as Extreme ~ More Than Words

[@stevecastellarin698]

Paul Gilbert (guitar) and Billy Sheehan (bass) - to monsters on their instruments. And when they whip out the dewalt drill to play their instruments, it blows your mind!!!

[@Goddzi]

“Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Drill Song)” is a great shout for a reaction 🔥♥️👍🏻

[@pagemeredith4532]

Mister Big formed in 1988, but this song came out in 1992. This song makes me think of the song More than Words, by Extreme.

[@heavin6586]

Another Supergroup to check out please 🙏 Damn Yankees - "High Enough " "Come again " You will love these guys

[@chrislogan5228]

He sure has a baby face because the lead singer Eric Martin was 32 when this came out !!! Thanks for playing it, it is one of my favorite songs ever !!

[@itsakittyting]

wow i really thought he was like 19

[@chrislogan5228]

@itsakittyting nope but he did write the song when he was in his teens though !!

[@joannhunter1034]

We had the best music..back in the day, no auto tune

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Absolutely

[@itsakittyting]

YESSS! 😍

[@rayvanhorn1534]

These guys are top tier, a "who's who" of fantastic musicians from other known groups.

[@vanjalavoie550]

Which groups?

[@derekgraziano9499]

Dude this song was number one all summer

[@tiacalhoun3841]

This song will ALWAYS and FOREVER be on my playlist!!!!!!! Wild world is also a forever playlist track!!!!!!!

[@jenniferl.9947]

They played this on the radio about a million times a day at that time. You probably heard it out in public.

[@anthonyarchuleta8651]

Mr Big is still huge in Japan. Great band very underrated

[@dwoehrma]

You've stumbled upon the og of bass guitar, Billy Sheehan. He put this group together after leaving David Lee Roth's excellent solo band. He has an amazing career from 90s pop like this to rock & metal to prog to fusion. Ive been a fan since i first saw him opening up for Yngwie Malmsteen at a small club in the 80s. Blew my teenage mind with his skill.

[@genegiusti6239]

Live Speed on Ice!! Loved Talas!!

[@kerricrawley6864]

Had this song on cassette in grade school and listened to it over and over and over. Best SONG!!! Love Ya!!!

[@brianstites3761]

Also now listen to Firehouse LOVE OF A LIFETIME.

[@tsiyaama4244]

OMG yes! And/or Steelheart She's Gone.

[@christikillebrew6952]

Yes!!! I want him to react to ANY Firehouse song!!! All She Wrote, Don't Treat Me Bad, ANY of their ballads!!! I'm so glad someone finally pointed out Firehouse!! RIP CJ SNARE!!!

[@MM1717mm]

Uggggh 😂

[@brianstites3761]

@@MM1717mm what's your problem it's a good song and if you've never reacted to it he should?

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love this song released in 1991!❤❤

[@NO1AEROFAN]

They are in their 60s. The drummer passed away from.Parkinsons in 2018

[@meleag1]

2 more Mr. Big suggestions: "Just Take My Heart" & "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind". You will NOT be disappointed.

[@AnnaluisaSocher]

The guy is not Emilio Estevez, but the drummer of the band Pat Torpey, who sadly died some years ago. Missed, but never forgotten. You should also react to Just take my heart, and the song I refer to as "the drill song" live from Japan. The band is called Mr. Big because its members are great musicians and performers. Just to mention the bass player Billy Sheenan who in the 80's played in Dave Lee Roth's band which included Steve Vai. Paul Gilbert. Eric Martin. Pat Torpey.❤

[@tyraaiken6884]

Lead Singer, Eric Martin, wrote this song when he was a teenager about a girl he liked who didn't like him and was dating jerks (what I found online)....and my Favorite from this band is called "Had Enough"...check it out BP!!!

[@diana-cy4kj]

Her loss! Lol!

[@michaelpiche929]

This was like a super group. Everyone of them are incredible at what they do

[@rychergirl5126]

These four guys are truly some of the best musicians on the planet. The whole Lean Into It album is fire. I can't even tell you how many copies of that CD I've burned through over the last 30+ years. On the song Daddy Brother Lover Little Boy, Paul (guitar) and Billy (bass) use play their instruments with power drills during the guitar solo. It's wild! Some songs from other albums definitely worth a listen would be Addicted to That Rush, Undertow, Take Cover, Shine, Wild World. They seriously have so many great songs, it's impossible to list them all.

[@joelhammond4162]

“Emilio” is actually drummer Pat Torpey (RIP). The singer is Eric Martin. The band was founded by bassist Billy Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth band, Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), guitarist Paul Gilbert (Racer X, solo). The band took their name from a song by Free of the same name. The song Wild World is a cover of the original by Cat Stevens. Check out the song Daddy, Brother, lover, little boy. Green-tinted 60s mind is another cool track.

[@jtaye2051]

I love this song, thank you for your reaction. This 46yr old female feels like a teenager again😂

[@lilville6872]

Thanks for everything bro. Me and my lady are showing love for A.R. I play mind, body, and soul on repeat. Mainly on my way to work, it truly motivates me to go to work.

[@PKTiina11]

Thanks for taking me back to my big hair memories. One thing we joked about is that every hairband had their love ballad so this kinda qualifies. What I've noticed as a 50 plus chick is that many of the old songs are being sampled in not only other artists songs but lots of commercials and such. Back then we were all being sent to hell for listening to the rock bands and now these are the oldies. Rest homes will never be the same with these generations aging up 😊

[@KarenMck76]

Was lucky enough to meet them in 1990 at MTV studios London. Have a signed photo and absolutely love them.

[@vivii794]

The song "Mr Big" with Mr Big, was my favorite.

[@tsiyaama4244]

Mr. Big's cover of Wild World is amazing, that's what it is.

[@DavidRobinson-xr2gi]

Mr. Big "Just Take My Heart"!!!

[@bobwhitmer315]

Saw these guys back in 1989 and they sound better live. His voice was unreal.

[@alicerobb5924]

A broken heart is always something you need to get over BUT sometimes it just about kills you 😢

[@rubyslippers8215]

I missed out on a lot of popular music when I was younger. Discovered most of the great stuff as an adult! Never heard of this song or the band. Love them...😍

[@Mko007]

Wow haven't heard this in a long time. ❤ It!!

[@Yeino]

Mr Big is pretty famous worldwide, notably in Japan where they filled the Budokan stadium several times. The singer, Eric Martin, is known for being in this band, but has also edited 10 full solo albums. The bassist, Billy Sheehan, is also known for being a good friend of Steve Vai and has also played with him for years. The guitarist, Paul Gilbert, has been upvoted as the 4th quickest shredder guitarist of all times by Guitar One magazine. He gained fame in the same time as Yngwie Malmsteen (the 3rd quickest shredder guitarist). The drumer, Pat Torpey, had played for The Knack for 1 year before joining Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert for creating Mr Big (1988). He also replaced the regular drumer of Led Zeppelin for a while. Their song "To be with you" can sound very familiar, since it has been #1 in the Billboard Hot 100. The guitarist of Poison, Ritchie Kotzen, has replaced Paul Gilbert from 1997 to 2002. The band reunited in 2009 (with Paul Gilbert coming back as the guitarist). Their last album was edited in 2017. They're still kind of active nowadays.

[@kennywilkus1632]

This band had so much talent! Every member is phenomenal! I think you’d really dig the song Take A Walk! It’s a banger!!! Addicted to that Rush is also great!

[@ladysky2883]

I love the live version of Take A Walk from their 2009 come back concert. That was very cool.

[@michellem2517]

The vocals are almost perfect harmony. Love it

[@MamyAmy1067]

Soundtrack from my youth…❤

[@randybaker6042]

Mr. Big. Addicted To That Rush.

[@gfaithowens1790]

Mr. Big is a band and I would very much enjoy more of them on your channel. Also, what you got right: the girls in the 80s were all lined up for these guys. This was the typical every hair band has to have a ballad song. For another feel from them you should also check out Addicted to That Rush or Green-Tinted Sixties Mind.

[@d.rim.4275]

the one on the headless tambourine you think who looks like Emilio Estevez is Pat Torpey. He was the drummer of the band. He unfortunately died in 2018 due to complications from his Parkinsons disease. And Eric, the lead singer, was born in 1960. so he was 31 when this video came out

[@tjnguyen8546]

Honestly, their whole discography is worth a listen. Everybody's mentioning "Addicted to that Rush" (and with good reason, it's epic), but so are "Nothing But Love", "Just Take My Heart", their cover of "Wild World", "Goin' Where the Wind Blows", and "Take Cover" (which was their only serious foray into the grunge scene). Also, if you're into anime at all, you'll be amazed to find out that "Shine" (the end credits song for every episode of Hellsing) was them, too. Makes sense considering they were bigger in Japan than they ever were in America, but still a crazy trivia fact.

[@abbyteed]

If you love this, you'd probably love 'Love Story" by Tesla or their unplugged remake of "Signs"... very similar energy. Love this reaction because it encapsulates how I felt the first time I heard this (grew up listening to all this stuff).

[@Renkk17]

He wrote that when he was young in school being good friends with some girls, just waiting for his turn to be the new boyfriend after someone done them wrong

[@Tom7496Maxwell]

Yo! Had me pullin' my guitar out to play along, love this song. Definitely an All Star band. I had this song on a couple mixed tapes for girlfriends back in high school when this came out. Had to learn how to play it once I heard it. Good choice man! If I may throw out a couple songs to check out, Eden Nash - either Loney or Let It Be (cover) White Buffalo - The Whistler live at guitar center or Kingdom For A Fool, can't go wrong with this dude! Kings X - It's Love or Mr Wilson, this is an amazing 3 piece band. Ty Tabor is an incredible guitarist and their harmonies are awesome Just a few, don't even know if you check comments for recommendations. When I'm not broke I'll jump on a membership, till then I just hanging and listening to music man!

[@treats113]

I have their cassette from when they first came out. Man, kinda showing my age off. 😂 Lmfao They where great back then, and still to this day I throw in the cassette every now and again. We were stationed in Ansbach, Germany back then so I would get all of my stuff from the base or on the economy. I had a lot of music nobody state side had heard of when I came back, like Guys Next Door. Nobody knew them either. Lol

[@endlessfrogs2972]

Emilio Esteves is the Late, great drummer of this phenomenal band. His name is Pat Torpey.

[@keithjames7843]

Another great band from the big hair bands and the 80’s Best times of my life Man the lead singer can belt the notes out

[@michaelmelendez7350]

Oh yeah. I saw these guys open up for the scorpions. In 1990.

[@jwhiddon69]

The guy who looks like Emilio Estevez was their drummer. His name was Pat Torpey, and he just recently passed away.

[@kellysmom9773]

It was in the 2018 movie "Life Itself ".

[@catserver8577]

LOL, Eric Martin enjoying his seemingly never aging appearance. Was already in his thirties and had had a solo career already.

[@hafadude69]

This is one of their biggest songs, but they have many others that didn't get airplay that are just as good.

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

This and Extreme's "More Than Words" were the two ballads of this era for hair bands.

[@joeyryse7891]

So freaking good! I miss these days!

[@chassidyharris1954]

At the time(1991) when this song was released, the lead singer, Eric Martin was 31 years old.

[@svvital2141]

This is a song everyone listened to but would never admit it to their boys! 😂😂

[@gingerty9628]

Eric martin is one of my fave singers. Hes so underrated, love the tone in his voice, great singer.

[@heartwork8318]

This song was epic back then and it is still epic today! It makes me so happy watching you discover this music! ❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@cristastoney5042]

A singer that is absolutely stunning is Jeff Scott Soto. He replaced Steve Perry of Journey, briefly. He had a small name band in the early 90s called Eyes. Listen to Somebody to Love, which is acoustic, so there is nothing for a vocalist to hide behind. Or Nobody Said it was Easy. JSS is fantastic

[@christinawright7054]

More Mr. BIG.

[@tedrioux6072]

Check out Addicted to that Rush.... It will blow your mind how talented these musicians are. It was a supergroup in 1990

[@katrinakent1684]

This song was huge in the UK back in the day. One of my favourites at the time.

[@vickybolsby9153]

This tune was huge!! And it was done in an acustic version which was unusual for mainstreem! Really enjoyed this! 🤙

[@tammysmith4308]

One of my faves from the 80’s. Was lucky enough to see them back in the day. Lots more great songs to discover. ❤

[@dionvillanueva8822]

Thank you for sharing this video. Grew up when this band came out!! Really brought back great memories. They don't make real bands with God given talents like this no more..keep up the great reactions Brother 👍

[@melissawoolbright9497]

This literally is my favorite song of all time.

[@corinne661]

They were an 80s hair band and this song is from the early 90s. This always made me feel like it was 2 separate songs thrown together. 😉

[@eilselp11]

These guys were so kind and gentle when i was an impressionable teen and I met them at a met and greet. They really helped me realize celebrities are still humans. Also, Tesla, love song with the intro. Thanx Pegasus❤😊

[@you2449]

The songwriting story behind the song is almost as mindblowing as the song. With so many comments I'm sure someone's already revealed the surprising tale of it's origin.

[@rafalmeidas]

Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan are both virtuosos in their instrument. I am sure you will find out in later reactions.

[@MrsZgo]

This song has been in a couple rom-coms. I'm sure that's where you've heard the chorus etc. This was released '91....this song was huge!

[@stevevacek5155]

Met Paul Gilbert at a guitar clinic in Omaha when he was between Racer X and Mr Big. Very humble and down to earth

[@brewcitymike1]

I remember watching this videos hundreds of times on MTV and VH1 around like 1991-2. You should react to Van Halen - Right Now...another amazing song and video from MTV's peak era

[@GaryEverson]

This song is an absolute classic. If you would like to react to more Mr. Big, I would suggest their song Take Cover or anything off of their Hey Man album.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

The band's name "Mr. Big", a nod to the song by Free. Here's some other song by them: Addicted to That Rush; Wild World; Just Take My Heart; Undertow; Take Cover; Shine; Had Enough; Green Tinted Sixties Mind; Nothing But Love. Enjoy

[@Qistheman04]

Big in Japan. Unfortunately its all glitz and glam here in the U.S. , can never recognize real talent. They are extraordinary!!!

[@Augirl78]

This album is 🔥

[@erikafigueroa5128]

I loved this group! I bought their album on cassette tape.

[@robertmooney571]

Eric Martin can sing his ass off then and still today. This song is in about everyone of any playlist I've created. One of the best of all time.

[@rachelmiller3053]

Everytime I hear this song,I cry. 26yrs ago I lost my Uncle David,he was serverly beaten up & died from his injuries,his life support was switched off. When we had his unveiling a year later,we sung this song at his grave. Even though he loved his Reggae & Bob Marley. He loved this song. Uncle Ed & Aunty Cavalina started of singing this & everyone all knew the words. I cry when I hear this. I miss him everyday

[@sivonni]

Since no one else seems to have answered, the "kid" was in his late 20s, I think, when this was released, but he definitely looks younger. Eric Martin was born in 1960 if you want to do the math.

[@bonniemonaco2052]

Love them. I heard they're coming out with a new album soon. I can't wait. They have a lot of good songs - Green Tinted Sixties Mind, Just Take My Heart, Addicted To That Rush, Alive and Kickin' just to name a few.

[@ladiwilliams9739]

A lot of metal/hair band singers have fantastic voices. See power ballads.

[@wenditaylor9708]

Child, I wanted to wait in line back in the day for that man!

[@barndude5562]

I just saw MR BIG on their farewell tour back in February! They are STILL an amazing band! Check out their first video, Addicted to That Rush... And their most recent - - Up on You! Eric Martin (the singer) loves to spread the Mr Big word... Reach out to him and he might chat on a reaction...

[@lennypointer9312]

What a brilliant band. All amazing artists in their own right. Billy Sheehan’s work with David Lee Roth is amazing. Also more recently with The Winery dogs. Addicted to that rush was mentioned in the comments earlier, I’d second that and also suggest ‘Take cover’, ‘Take a walk’ and ‘Green tinted sixties mind’. Also check out David Lee Roth’s ‘Yankee Rose’, ‘Shyboy’, ‘Crazy from the heat’, and of course, ‘Ladies night in Buffalo’,