Prism - Armageddon (RESTORED VIDEO)

[@MiThreeSunz]

As a proud Canadian, I was a teen in grade 13 back in 1977 when PRiSM released their first album. The 70’s were a great time for Canadian rock bands with the likes of April Wine, Chilliwack, Max Webster, Triumph, Trooper, Rush and several others keeping good company with PRiSM. I was fortunate to have seen many of these awesome bands play live back in the day. Almost 63 years old, today I still listen to 70s rock. 👊

[@elvisisalive2716]

wtf is grade 13?

[@MiThreeSunz]

@@elvisisalive2716 in Canada, it came after grade 12 until 1993 when it was replaced by the OAC which was phased out in 2003

[@elvisisalive2716]

@@MiThreeSunz odd I graduate in 1989 in BC, and I've never heard of Grade 13 lol

[@MiThreeSunz]

@@elvisisalive2716 I think it may have been in Ontario only.

[@lynnbucher6023]

As an American whose ancestors came from Montreal, I am proud of all the good that comes from our Canadien neighbors. Long live the Maple Leaf

[@Badge124]

I was 20 years old in 1979 and me and my girlfriend just arrived at the used car lot to pick up my 1975 Chevrolet pickup truck I had bought. Newly painted bright red, black interior and standard transmission- it also had an 8-track tape player. When the final signature was scribbled, we hopped up into the cab and popped in Prism's Armageddon cartridge and clicked till we landed on "Armageddon" and cranked the volume. It sounds naïve and silly now but I was on top of the world..

[@deborahhuckstep2379]

Not silly at all.... it's the simple things that make the best memories.

[@tomorrow6474]

I can relate because I did the same when I bought my 1980 camaro ... blasted the song on my cassette tape deck. After the 5th time playing the album I blew out a speaker. Great memories

[@tom080955]

The song on the album starts with an orchestral introduction...totally something unheard of...that compliments the song...huge back then! this song was true Canadian, perfect...ending with the orchestra...beautiful I believe it was the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra playing. Damn...Millenials...we had the best music in the 70/80's....enjoy

[@gordonoconnor476]

Man I love this song. I ordered this cassette when I was about 17. Took forever to arrive as I live in the States. We'll worth the wait.

[@jessgaudet6773]

Came n played in my hometown in canada at the civic center!! I was like 12!!! Loved em!!!❤️

[@mysticallyme]

@@jessgaudet6773 Love it! I was also 12 years old when this came out, and asked for this album for Christmas, that year my parents wisely bought me my own record player! This album was gold to me! :D

[@hoofhearted7445]

I have so much to say about the Vancouver music scene back then... it was and is legendary Prism, Powder Blues band etc..

[@geoffwickens3871]

Trooper, DOA, The Headpins, BTO, Doug & The Slugs, Kerry Chater, Odds, Randy Rampage, Skinny Puppy, Spirit of the West, Tal Bachman, The Subhumans, Trevor Veitch and many more. I had the privilege to take drum lessons at Drums Only - owned by Rocket Norton (drummer for Prism). Trooper played at my high school in the mid 70's.

[@YahWay.]

Let's not forget what also came out of the Vancouver music scene,. Bryan Adams and Jim Valance first single. Adams has repeatedly removed out of shame from KZbin en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_Me_Take_You_Dancing

[@YahWay.]

"As of 2016, Web Sheriff, which Bryan Adams is a client of, actively blocks any attempts to upload this song digitally, especially on KZbin.

[@slideryt]

And Barney Bentall

[@YahWay.]

@@slideryt at least ten years after the early 80s late 70s

[@F1fan56]

Awesome band from Vancouver Canada. Thanks for the video!

[@richardforgetcanada]

Always loved this song. RIP Ron Tabak. I saw you perform at Toronto's Centre Island Forum when I was Kid and it was great. My first real rock concert.

[@PurpleMooseSocks]

Fantastic improvement over the original video. Thank you for spending the time on this classic.

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

It was my pleasure! And thanks for watching!

[@bobwirth9256]

What a great song and band .The 70's and 80's had the best music and the best of the bad ass cars in the days cheers .

[@stephenrobinson1648]

Their debut self-titled album was the second ever album I ever bought....after Breakfast in America. But Prism got more spins on the turntable....and then when See Forever Eyes came out it was on constant play!

[@Sheldon66]

The very first piece of music I bought with my own money!! Got this gem on 8 track and played it over and over and over!

[@tonyoostenbrink7808]

In 1978-79 I used to smoke and drink coffee at Bino's in New Westminster with Ron Tabak's younger brother John...still remember a couple jokes John told, can't repeat them of course, Prism was top of the charts back then.

[@elizabethmiller7291]

You did a phenomenal job with this video and sound - it looks and sounds fantastic!

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

Thank you!!

[@elizabethmiller7291]

@@CrosscutFilmsSask You know, Canadian classic rock fans, in general, and Prism - Ron Tabak Era fans, in particular, love watching these restored videos. They are rarities to begin with and the work that is done to improve the quality is always so very much appreciated!

[@dennisandrews3879]

What a great band and front man, lots of great tunes

[@djjamesfalk]

Nice job cleaning this up. Spoke with Al Harlow today and he commented "Great job on the restored “Armageddon” performance from the Raes CBC show in 1979. The darker hues, depth and sharpness are brought out very well. Audio sounds good, too. Appreciate what your team did here." I sent you a PM on Facebook. Please reply when you have an opportunity.

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

Thank you!

[@gregoryblair9810]

My Pastor seemed surprised when I mentioned having done a clay model named Armegeddon suffering in 70's. Forgot not everyone in USA listened to Canadian radio like we in NE Montana did.

[@jeffcwatson]

And in Edmonton we got cable tv from Spokane :)

[@veronicawarner5552]

So awesome that the band stuck together after Rons passing...keeping the memories alive...happy to have seen the legendary band in Penticton BC peachfest 75th anniversary ♥

[@bertwalker2700]

There is no one left, other than bass player, who now tours as PRISM

[@dwightswan2265]

I can't believe this only has 31k views.. Crazy.

[@wulfboi8808]

We had/have some *FANTASTIC* Rock & Classic Rock bands. Most of which don't get anywhere near the recognition they deserve. *PROUD TO BE A 59 YO, AS OF TODAY - MARCH 20TH, 2024 - CLASSIC ROCK LOVING, PROUD CANADIAN* 🧡🎸🥁🐺😻🎚🎷🎄☃🌠🪘🎙🎵🛖🎹🌹🍁

[@4loops43]

First album I ever purchased!

[@Allen-xr2kh]

Ron tabak was prism there will never be another like him what a voice RIP Ron

[@grahamclark7483]

Gnarly, the T.V. at the time in Vancouver was the Alan Hamill show!, Trooper& other local's regulary played live!

[@spaztekwarrior]

I was 13 when this came out. Awesome times … awesome Canadian band 🇨🇦:)

[@mrbuck49]

A awesome band, most kids these days will never know. but if they want they can check them out on the internet. So many GREAT Canadian bands.

[@danohstoolbox]

we had this on 8track when i was young what a great album

[@DS-hs3qp]

Loved this band...still listen to them.

[@HARMARSCH2]

I asked for the night off from work to go see Prism, My Boss said you want to go see Prison.

[@rokitman5753]

😂

[@Mpelletier1100]

That's hilarious! ahahahahahahahahahahahaha Did you get the night off to go see Prism?

[@lukeryanable]

There is a kind of a controlled 'wild man' in Tabac's vocals which gives his songs an edge.

[@wilsonsall]

Thank you for your work on this, Ganarly.

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

Thanks for watching!

[@grahamclark7483]

gANARLY, KEEP FINDING THESE jEMS, aWESOME!

[@oldesarge]

In 1979 I had graduated high school and immediately joined the Canadian Army. Posted to West Germany in 1980. During my posting the Brits went to the Falklands. 19 years old…..quite the wake up call.

[@Maddrabbit1930]

Excellent job!

[@-covid-20]

What a voice what a singer entertainer RON TABAK was...R.I.P. RON...that lindsay mitchell simply didnt grasp what they had as a lead singer in RON TABAK....and by lindsays recent comments he is still obtuse..!!!....

[@vinceyonkers9494]

Absolutely brilliant song, first heard this when I was 6 or 7

[@johnd6004]

what a great song

[@grahamclark7483]

R.I.P Ron Tabak!

[@benjamindotten6992]

Saw these guys in 2016!

[@safersects4633]

RIP, Ron. Loved this band in the 70s.

[@markboller4313]

Excellent song❤❤❤

[@paulstark1832]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Astonishing view close to the real thing

[@Ist00pid1000]

Im drunk, in mexico, with my dad who introduced me to this Canadian icon, goddamn do i love this song! (From albert eh! Calgary) Edit: im only 27, and boy oh boy do i have nostalgia for this song, thanks dad!

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

I did a better restoration a month ago - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqPYn2uef7qWY7csi=N1oSZ3wqNTGUuz1f

[@tangerinerose3724]

Curious about the reason Ron wore a glove while singing. Thanks ❤️

[@vyrissdev6229]

RIP Ron Tabak😔

[@darwinhoogenboom9674]

Yes it was and is so good

[@1966johnnywayne]

Man, those were the days.

[@GreatOvation]

The Great Canadian band 🤟💛🎸🎸🎸🥁🇨🇦⚡

[@frankgross135]

That one glove! Canada rules👍👍

[@calvee123]

Now we all know why Michael Jackson wore 1 glove. Cause of Ron Tabak!!

[@jimwiater2867]

I had this album

[@craigwyss6035]

I heard he fell of his bike , police thought he was drunk and he died in police custody?

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

Several former members of Prism were in the preliminary discussion stages of a Prism reunion in late 1984. Al Harlow and Ron Tabak had made plans to spend Christmas 1984 together at Harlow's place in Kitsilano. Tabak decided to cycle to Harlow's home on Christmas Eve as a way to get some exercise. This turned out to be a bad decision as the roads were snow covered and he rode at night without a headlight and helmet and had consumed a large quantity of alcohol. On the way, near Kingsway and Earles Street, Tabak was struck by a passing vehicle, fell and hit his head on the pavement. He was taken by ambulance to the Burnaby General Hospital where he abruptly became abusive and uncooperative, prompting staff to call Burnaby RCMP. Two Constables arrested him, thinking he was under the influence of alcohol and he was held in Burnaby cells. He was later discovered unconscious in his jail cell and was rushed by ambulance to Royal Columbian Hospital. A second examination discovered a blood clot had developed on the right side of his brain. Tabak died of an aneurysm on Christmas Day 1984, before a pending neurosurgical operation could be performed.

[@robertburns5145]

It’s unfortunate the middle section of the song was cut out. I guess it was to make it more radio friendly.

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

Yeah, 7:47 was too long for contemporary hit radio stations.

[@skywalker333]

RIP ROCKET NORTON.....

[@t.c.w.5088]

Good reason to wear a glove singing is those damn mics were notorious for electrical shorts if you took them out of the stand. Good thing back in those times were to see many play in small venues , as not all liked the big stages it was less of a organic feeling , with a smaller crowd better for band feedback and better for fans and the band plays better.

[@sandsdude-ni9fr]

RiP Rocket Norton

[@jerrycarver5469]

Few people know this but Richard Marks was one of the producers on this album

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

This album was produced by Bruce Fairbairn.

[@ellzedd4113]

Great song ❤

[@sandie302]

I think we watched this on tv when i was a kid

[@Dbrom25]

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@ericaleslie257]

DOES SOMEONE AND OR ANYONE KNOW **JUST EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED** TO THE LIVE VERSION OF PRISM'S SONG **SATELLITE** THAT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VERY SAME DATE HERE????!!!!....😳🤔 IT WAS 1 OF MY MOST VERY FAVE SONGS TO SEE BEING PERFORMED LIVE BY PRISM AND I AM JUST SO **ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED** THAT THE VID IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON THE ALMIGHTY YT ANYMORE!!...😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@sasha93ism]

Man him and Axl rose sound alot alike

[@rokitman5753]

Canadian best without a doubt eh

[@livinaftermidnight9651]

Nope! Good to be sure but I'll take Rush or Triumph over these guys every day and twice on the weekend!

[@davidmcdonald7667]

@@livinaftermidnight9651 you forgot BTO and Tragically Hip, even Guess Who

[@davidmcdonald7667]

Fight the good fight every moment

[@sandie302]

@@davidmcdonald7667 tragically hip are shit...boring music

[@mikechalette886]

So Canadian eh

[@redsed1565]

Just discovered this great band in 2023 FFS! And continue to play taylor swift rubbish on the radio til this day!

[@keeneyeful]

The happy band singing parts of this vid totally don't fit with the song - How can yo sing a song about nuclear war with so much happiness and joy? 🤣 Still a great song!

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

Moping around onstage and staring at your instrument wasn't invented until the 90's lol

[@daveydudely9954]

cheesy pseudo prog canadian band made me cringe as a teenager

[@Love6653]

The All Transgender Prismatics Me Thinks

[@badeugenecops4741]

Tell me you're American, without telling me you're American.

[@Love6653]

@@badeugenecops4741 Tell Me Your Knot a Transgender without being one

[@marleypumpkin4917]

The British do rock better than the Americans. Pretty awful.

[@geoffwickens3871]

UH .... they are neither. They are Canadian ... EH!

[@tangerinerose3724]

West coast Canadian! We knew how to rock in the seventies and eighties!

[@danohstoolbox]

i think there has been a load of great Canadian artist over the years and this is one of many👍🇨🇦

[@donfrandsen7778]

Egad there it is take me back !!! Wow I am 14 again If but for a brief minute 😂❤🎉

[@tylerboone6584]

So, where's the Intro?

[@bambam-zy5vw]

Ya 1968 bsmbam9 white om there as well 😊