80s Band Tell The Hilarious Story Of Their Biggest Hit From 1986 | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What are some of the best 80s songs from Canadian artists?

[@RBS_]

....ummmm, "Sunglasses At Night", COREY HART!! ...Is there any OTHER Canadian with THAT big of a HIT!? ...ha-HAA!!

[@AndySalinger33]

I always loved “New Orleans Is Sinking”, by the Tragically Hip. I think it was released in ‘89, just making the list. Cheers, Prof. 🎼🎵🤘

[@Slammy555]

Rush - The Spirit of Radio. I know it's not even their best song from the 80s but it was what really brought then to the general public.

[@giannirubino8508]

Luba • Every Time I See Your Picture Parachute Club • Rise Up M+M • Black Stations/White Stations (1984)

[@VicHockeyFan]

Anything Platinum Blonde.

[@rayred74]

When you reminisce, I just smile, because it takes me back to doing the exact same things in South Africa. We are divided by an ocean but unified by music. thanks for the great memories

[@michaelschreiber3064]

You can pick any week in the 80's and the top 10 songs will be better than anything in the top 10 today 👍

[@johnnyV2194]

Then go back to the 70s and it gets even better.

[@ShockBot127]

#facts

[@tarp11z]

I would say that you could say that about any top 100 from the late '60s to the mid '90s will be better than any top ten from the last fifteen years.

[@kellybarthel8060]

From top10 for the entire year.

[@JAbell1966]

I know this is going to sound nuts but I started listening to K-pop about 10 years ago simply because it had the kind of joy in the performance and the ear worms in the writing that 80s and 90s pop had. The songs might be simple but they have melodies and hooks where western songs have evolved into little more than a showcase for vocal range. I was born in 66 so I grew up on the music of The Monkees, The Archies and all of the bubblegum greats, I like my music "fun".

[@skid902]

Brilliant interview Professor! You asked for comments so I must relate this story: a highlight of my life....... ...it was 1984, I played on a men's league soccer team in Newmarket, Ontario Canada, the coach was Gordie Frew (RIP) my partner on the defensive line was his brother Alan Frew. Alan was a good player, but I used to yell at him all the time because he didn't play the offside trap the way I needed him to (I was the Captain of the defensive line) he used to come to the Saturday afternoon games with makeup on.....we (the team ) would ask him....."what's with the makeup Alan" he said he was In a group and that he had just come from their rehearsal (they were called Tokyo at the time) we made fun of him (as guys do) and then would get on with the business of our Saturday afternoon soccer game, which we all took very very seriously,.....(which we didn't take Alan as) until......he asked the team to come to his group's concert at the Newmarket Community Centre in late summer 85, to act as security. We all agreed, we wore our soccer shirts to "differentiate" ourselves from the very young and enthusiastic crowd. I had no idea what to expect, this was the first time we were to see Alan and his group ...who we had made fun of when he came to the games in makeup.....well ...I have to tell you ..it was one of the most memorable nights of my life....I will never forget the feeling of amazement and joy as I heard this group of musicians playing some of my most favourite songs as good as they could be played.....they played covers of Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, U2 Simple Minds and others of the genre (that I loved) at such a high level of skill, I was completely blown away! I was like...Holy shit, these guys are incredible! (And that's my Alan!) Within a year "Don't Forget me when I'm Gone" was released with the "Thin Red Line" album......and the rest is history..........the 80s were the best years of our lives....sigh....great to see Alan and Sam doing well! Great channel Professor! Cheers

[@SThompsonRAMM_1203]

Professor, Glass Tiger is probably the last group I would expect you to interview on your channel. Is it Christmas! What great memories!

[@trunktrollz]

Glass Tiger has always been a favorite! What a treat!!

[@GNEWZ]

As a kid growing up in the U.S. north of Canada (Detroit), I was blessed to be able to tune into Canadian radio stations and discover Glass Tiger before they became big in other areas of our country. I waited years to catch them in concert, and finally did in Windsor in 2019 with the Chieftains. One of the last few live concerts I saw, along with Tony Lewis from The Outfield and Phil Collins, prior to lock-down. What a trifecta of my favorites from the 80s (and beyond.) Once again, you earn your title, Professor.

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

DUDE!!!! I would have loved to have been able to attend that concert, I bet that concert was EPIC!!!

[@jroeglin0729]

Born and raised in Detroit (still here) I always thought Canada had some amazing bands. 89X had shows dedicated to Canadian bands and I loved it. Those were the good old days. I still love 'Dont forget me when Im gone' to this day!

[@troyhonda71]

What a lineup!

[@MyName-pl7zn]

It is so true about how this song can take you away for 3 minutes and you feel great no matter what your surroundings. Great times in the 80s and this is definitely part of the soundtrack of those good times. Great interview!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Alan hit on a bit of wisdom there.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@ProfessorofRock all of your interviews I find pieces of wisdom about life

[@scottburton9701]

"Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone" is a great song-Having Bryan Adams sing background vocals was a huge plus!

[@ldolphin34]

Heck, his writing team wrote it, so it's not a stretch to ask your top vocalist to pitch in.

[@seanswinton6242]

He was also on a another song of theirs on that same album. The song "I Will Be There".

[@huenhuan2103]

Don't forget (no pun intended) their song, "My Town" with Rod Stewart doing backup duty too!

[@larry4111]

I couldn't imagine a half hour on this song being interesting enough to sit through - and by the end I couldn't believe it was over. It never ceases to amaze me how you have the ability to deep dive like this and keep it compelling. Bravo.

[@Wolves1967]

Well said Larry!

[@larry4111]

@@Wolves1967 Thank you. As a rock radio veteran (20 years on the radio from 1976-1996) and record producer, I am truly envious of Adam's ability to do what I'd do if I had the time and energy.

[@ricogreenberg]

Honeymoon Suite: I got a new girl now

[@valeriesnyder97]

Larry my feelings exactly! These guys are actually interesting and seem well grounded now, not big headed. That tends to be off putting.

[@brianoconnor7796]

Ikr, but it goes to show that these songs are so awesome n iconic

[@paulapenna-loveyourvoice]

Summer of my senior year was 1986. I had just graduated, and this song meant the world to me. It literally was saying goodbye to friends and asking them not to forget each other.

[@michaelmccaslin6291]

Same here

[@bethshadid2087]

Same 😁

[@darlanilsen879]

My younger sister’s senior year was ‘86 as well and what you said really resonated with me, she loved this song for the same reasons you mentioned.

[@JayYoung-ro3vu]

It was my personal gift to my fellow high school graduates from 1985. We had completed our first years of college.

[@stephenpresley7211]

I saw this band in 1986 at the summit in Houston, Tx. They opened up for Journey and put on an amazing show. The lead vocalist sat down at the end of the stage with his feet hanging off and sang this song. The crowd went nuts. A real classy and personal presentation!

[@ldolphin34]

Red Rider and Triumph were two bands I loved in the early 80s, and Kim Mitchell has always snuck into my mind. April Wine is criminally overlooked. The best artist America missed was Bruce Cockburn.

[@christinabridgeman3859]

April Wine!!! Sooooo good!

[@tracieday8661]

Triumph was one of the first live concerts I saw. Lay It On The Line was a favorite of mine.

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

Just Between You and Me and Sign Of a Gypsy Queen are part of my teen years I don't ever want to forget.

[@eeltenaj19]

Could Have Been a Lady​@Dirty_Squirrell

[@JayMatt89]

I was in 6th grade in 1987, in a small town in south New Jersey, I bought my FIRST cassette tape of my life. I was so proud of it, I took it to school, told my friends about it, always had it with me in my book bag. That tape was Glass Tiger! Im now 50 and still tell people about that epic moment in my life! So you can imagine my excitement watching this video! This my friends, is the power of Adam Reader ! LOVe you!! 4 LIFE!!

[@agentredfox]

I turned 12 during the summer of 1986, getting ready to go into junior high. That summer was truly epic in all the fantastic music that was released.

[@dereklewis4321]

80s had the best music.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree 100%

[@Terk131]

The 70's were great too. I was able to enjoy both decades, what a time to grow up in man, you have no idea..we wwill. NEVER have a repof those 2 back to back decades..

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

@@Terk131 I'd argue the 90's is pretty close to the 80's in terms of music. The decade that gave us the short lived Nirvana, the rise of Green Day, Backstreet Boys and N'sync and many great one hit wonders such as Steal My Sunshine and Lovefool

[@Terk131]

@@Thomasmemoryscentral the 90's was a different Era in music altogether and honestly growing up in the 70's and 80's to me the 90's does not compare. I may think differently if I was born in say 85 and was 10 in 95 give or take but I personally felt the 90's became flat in the terms of music.

[@lobitome]

@@Thomasmemoryscentral the groups you mentioned, are exactly why the 80's we're so much better than 90+% of 90's music.

[@derekbury7262]

In September of 1986 Glass Tiger played a FREE CONCERT on the Boardwalk in Saint John, New Brunswick. I was a rookie on a football team and the seniors let us tag along, on a beautiful warm Autumn night. Great memory.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It's so great to hear these awesome memories! Thank you!

[@CasualSpud]

They played on the roof of Zellers in Halifax for the Diamond Sun album.. That's Canadian 🇨🇦😜

[@alanurich5736]

I remember getting my drivers license early that summer. That song and others of that summer are burned in to my mind as to how much fun that summer of '86 was. What great times!

[@kellycranford3592]

I LOVE this song, I was 20 yrs old when this came out and I got married in the Summer of 1986, still married to the same man today, just celebrated 35 yrs in June. Thanks for interviewing Glass Tiger. Just wish they had gotten more airplay with with their later albums.

[@DigitalMadrigal]

I ❤️ listening to song writers talk about their process. Thanks for this!

[@marioerueda-almonte7938]

I was starting college back then. I remember watching the video around mid or late September on MTV. My uncle had this satellite TV business and was one of the few antenna owners in town. Every Friday evening I used to go and watch MTV after school. These two songs had plenty of air play (radio & video) until the end of the year. "Thin Red Line" is such a jewel itself. Great album. Great times. Thank you Professor. You just nailed as usual.

[@johnathansaegal3156]

I graduated high school in 1986 and one thing about my life I would never change is the era of going through junior and high school in the early through mid 80s. For that, I feel blessed. What a totally rad era of music and videos... To the max!

[@jamesanderson6373]

Great video. Love Glass tiger. 1986 was a wonderful year. Great memories.

[@johnmckenzie4639]

My CanCon (Canadian Content) picks from the 80s: "Lunatic Fringe" by Red Rider; "Eyes of a Stranger" by The Payolas; "Try" by Blue Rodeo; "Echo Beach" by Martha and the Muffins.

[@loganmpe7559]

Lunatic Fringe is a fantastic song, one my wife loved to hear and let me crank the stereo to 11 for!

[@kimberlyridenour8003]

Great video and back story. So much great music in the 80s with sooo many iconic hit makers. Seemed like every album that came out had multiple hits - that just doesn't happen any more. There will NEVER be another decade of music and artists like the 80s.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. It was magical. Truly magical.

[@jonquixote7691]

Man, 1986 had a lot of hits. You always have a lot of great personal stories with these songs. It definitely gives such a special touch to your videos. I completely forgot about this song (how ironic), but it's going on my 80s Spotify playlist right now.

[@bonsaitomato8290]

“Don’t forget me when I’m gone” “Ohhhh that’s a great sentiment ” - Simple Minds

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ya, I'm sure that was in his mind as well.

[@Terrahoskins]

😂

[@danielmarquis5258]

The Summer of ‘86 was very memorable for me. I just finished the third grade. I went on both a Tahoe trip and a trip to the east coast (to see friends and family in Connecticut and Massachusetts). In fact, this was my favorite summer as a child. Now on to Glass Tiger. I really connected to Don’t forget me (when I’m gone). I loved how the song was crafted, especially with those horns. As far as 80’s Super Songs, this is way up there on my list. This Channel has really gotten me through some difficult times. Thank you Adam for bringing me joy and reconnecting me to the stars once again. I would love to see a segment on the Band Roxette.

[@StrategicWealthLLC]

Self deprecation is such a wonderful trait. When one listens to experienced professionals of any profession, one finds that trait often.

[@iamnotpaulavery]

I was a junior in highschool in '86, but I mostly think that the summer of '87 was even more filled with just so much new music from brand new albums from everybody and their grandmother!! I loved '87 even more!!

[@ericbgordon1575]

So thankful that Sam Reid decided to mention "Someday", my Glass Tiger tune of choice, partway through this segment. I just listened to that song a few weeks ago in tandem with my preferred Cory Hart single, "Never Surrender", since I foolishly confused the two when I was six.

[@ProfessorofRock]

We have a whole segment on SOMEDAY. Rebased around October of last year.

[@ericbgordon1575]

Thank you Professor.

[@2degucitas]

Are you Canadian?

[@ericbgordon1575]

American through and through, @@2degucitas.

[@2degucitas]

@@ericbgordon1575 ok thanks

[@flyswryan]

In the summer of ‘86, I was still mourning the loss of my friends who never made it into orbit the previous January 28th. This song made me realize I can remember them without sorrow...

[@trinaschnell4422]

This is one of my all time favorites from the 80's. A real feel good, sing and dance along!❤️

[@robster7316]

'86 was such a banner year for music and Glass Tiger was definitely a part of that scene. Great Canadian band and gotta love wee Alan Frew!

[@hollowheadsrestorations]

First concert I ever went to was Glass Tiger, at the Thompson Student Centre (TSC), in St. John’s, NL. Great show, and this song of course, was the biggest song on the radio at that time. Great job covering this awesome Canadian group!

[@meedwards5]

I was born in Newfoundland at Ernest Harmon Air Force Base :)

[@dougclark7077]

I loved the music of 1986 but it is a bittersweet year. In July of that year, my father passed away at a very young age. So anytime I hear songs from that summer, it brings back memories of my dad. 35 years later, I still miss him.

[@RonJDuncan]

You and I are the same age. I love this channel all the more because when you talk about your experiences, it invokes the memories of my own childhood.

[@Exotic3000]

Thanks for posting!

[@FatherAndTeacherTV]

They had Bryan Adams on the backing vocals? Talk about having a hitmaker on your hit song. I love the background stories of songs that the Professor gets.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks! Always great to see you on here my friend.

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

@@ProfessorofRock Is that kind of similar to Sammy Hagar getting Eddie Van Halen to play bass on one of his solo records?

[@FatherAndTeacherTV]

@@ProfessorofRock Thank you, brother!

[@DaveyWilliamsPantzNotRequired]

Also had Rod Stewart on a song ...

[@willmfrank]

When Alan Frew sings "Don't forget me when I'm gone," it's Bryan Adams who answers with "My heart would break," and later with "For Heaven's sake."

[@billgiesbrecht59]

Having grown up in the 80's in Canada I enjoyed many bands however I do not know how many actually got US airplay. I know you all heard of Loverboy, Brian Adams, Rush but were you exposed to April Wine, Trooper, Prism, Triumph, Headpins, Honeymoon Suite, Platinum Blonde, Red Rider, Chilliwack and my personal favorite Blue Rodeo.

[@billgiesbrecht59]

@supersonic key lime pie I think you are thinking of Concrete Blond's "Joey"

[@lobitome]

For sure, most of them had at least one big hit in the US, with lots of airplay. Triumph was always huge here in the Midwest.

[@lucyfuir6386]

All but headpins and Chilliwack but if i heard their songs maybe. Dont recognize them by name.

[@billkeithchannel]

@supersonic key lime pie In the late 80's I got hooked on a Canadian Christian Rock band _Daniel Band_ that was a mix of Triumph, Rush, Iron Maiden, and Scorpions. I hated the song _Your Crotch Is a Highway, I Want To Ride It All Night Long_ but still love their first MTV video Light In The Tunnel/Human Race. "Fringe" my second fave gets a ton of airplay on the local classic rock station over the decades.

[@billkeithchannel]

_Whatcha Gonna Do_ and _My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)_ were just fantastic Chilliwack songs. There was an AM and FM version of My Girl that got local airplay back in the day. Living in Erie I grew up watching a lot of Ontario television and radio (CKOC - Kitchener was awesome).

[@BillGraper]

Wow, this proves you never stop learning about the songs you grew up listening to. I never knew the line "Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone" was originally the beginning of the first verse, with the verse melody. Pretty interesting! 1986 was an interesting year for me, because we went on vacation to Florida (we lived in northern Ohio) that summer. "Glory Of Love" was #1 at the time, and I related it to a girl I liked in my class. I couldn't wait to get back to school to see her again. I heard "Higher Love" for the first time when we were in Florida! I also started high school that year.

[@keithwallis250]

One of my favorite 80's songs is The Kid Is Hot Tonight from Loverboy for a Canadian band and also Turn Me Loose they were great songs they electrifide us that year when they came out

[@dudleydooright6181]

I've got to do it my way

[@brianoconnor7796]

Agreed

[@markastoforoff7838]

I grew up in Bradford, Ontario. Glass Tiger came from Newmarket which is about a ten minute drive south. When I was in Gr. 9 they played our school as a band called Tokyo and then again as Glass Tiger about a week before this song became a big hit. Rush also played there shortly before they made it big but I was only a toddler.

[@2degucitas]

What an awesome school to have bands play there. Smart promotion strategy.

[@shagrabs]

I graduated from HS that year 1986, that song was the soundtrack of the summer of '86, I fortunate enough to catch Glass Tiger live in that summer, man it was phenomenal just like the Thin Red Line album, sounded awesome. Great band!

[@catherine6653]

Best songs from Canadian artists: 1. Bryan Adam's Somebody and Heaven 2. Corey Hart, Never Surrender 3. Men Without Hats, Pop Goes The World, Safety Dance 4. Alanah Myles, Black Velvet 5. Lover Boy Working for the Weekend 6. Neil Young, Keep Rockin in the Free World

[@foodforthoughtchef]

Summer of 86...cheffing at the grand Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan...commuting from Hoboken via Lincoln Tunnel with this song and era vibrating and inspiring my soul...to create great fooooooods. A time that keeps me grounded...it was a kind time. LOVE HARD.

[@foodforthoughtchef]

Interview comnon music lovers of any particular decade...ground level perspectives on how artist and audience engage of particular rock hits...peace ✌

[@wkseamans]

Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone is one of those songs I will unashamedly sing along to, as it fits my vocal range.

[@Travel_n_TourFan]

October 1986 I was enrolled in a private Christian HS, and we had an annual “Homecoming” formal dinner. For our version of the afterparty we hung out at one of the girl’s house in our clique. Her pitch to the group was “let’s hang out at my house, eat junk food and watch MTV until my parents kick everybody out!”. I remember vividly this song really punctuating the festive camaraderie. Priceless memories! Our precious host died tragically just 3 yrs after but NEVER forgotten-Rebecca Bracy❤️🙏

[@HaloHorns]

Two songs by Corey Hart: Sunglasses At Night and Never Surrender.

[@covatembelmusic]

and Take My Heart

[@jamesdempsey7410]

YES! We need a Corey Hart epi

[@niczoom]

2 classics! Never Surrender is one of my favourites.

[@sharonc6602]

Totally underrated

[@Jacob-er5xb]

Professor, this was awesome! Dare I say, totally awesome. Sam and Alan came across as so genuine and humble as people but still immensely proud of their work as artists. For me, "Don't Forget Me" is one of those songs that I might forget about for a while but when I hear it, not only do I remember how good it is, but there's an emotional tug that I can't quite explain. Wang Chung's "Dance Hall Days" is another one that hits me that way.

[@alliswede42]

Happy Friday, Professor! Best part of my day! Also, this is one of those songs I always mentally associate with going to the mall as a kid because I always seem to hear it there!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Always love seeing your comments! I loved going to the mall too.

[@salozmen29]

I hope there is an interview where they discuss the song Someday. That song is one of the most beautiful of the decade. Got me through lots of tough times. Brilliance.

[@lobitome]

They did that one last year, I believe it was. Pretty good as well. Great song.

[@salozmen29]

@@lobitome Can't wait til that interview hits YT then!

[@BNL1530]

Great song today Professor! Definitely a great song and brings back some great memories

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on! I agree.

[@04beni04]

Heh ... I'm at the part of the video where you're listing big tracks of 86, and laughing because these all get regular play on my general background pop mix. Guess some parts of our childhoods hold on. Further along now, and I'm just digging the stories. Great interview!

[@kipwilson3771]

Love Glass Tiger. Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone and Someday were my favorites from them. I used to sing those in a couple of my old bands. I got to see them opening for Journey on their Raised On Radio tour. They were great once the sound guy got the high end up. The first couple of songs you couldn't hear vocals, snare, cymbals.....it was all bass guitar, bass drum and low toms. Lol. But once that was fixed they sounded great. I would love to see them again today and would be great to hear some new music from them as well.

[@milesrickman126]

Another great song and backstory on a memorable band. Professor of Rock, you are doing a masterful job! The summer of ‘86 was right in the wheelhouse of my favorite times in my life.I had just obtained my drivers license in March of ‘86 and this song was everywhere! A great one to sing along to when you turn sixteen and even today, at 51! Brings back so many heartfelt memories. As far as Canadian bands go, The Guess Who, out of Winnipeg and Loverboy, were two of my faves. Many others have been mentioned in the comments section, and are spot on!

[@jwprimetime9795]

As much as I love this song “Someday” Is the jam that’s written into my DNA!!!

[@xoxxobob61]

I agree! "Someday" is a much better song.

[@lawdogwales5921]

Yep.

[@jtreacy86]

I love hearing the stories of these great songs from the band members themselves. You have a great way to start a question that seems to open the memories for them. Great stuff.

[@AnthonyL0401]

So many of the things you mentioned in the intro I remember so well. I also have a feeling that 1986 was Janet Jackson's first big year as a star. I remember Nasty Boys playing all the time. Oh yeah, and Sledgehammer and its video came out that year! SO MUCH GOOD in 1986! I turned 13 and life was awesome in music world.

[@lobitome]

I was going to visit my grandparents on the day the album came out, and stopped and picked it up, knowing I would have to wait to hear it, when I got home. But when I arrived at their house, my Grandpa told me I could use his big old console stereo to give it a listen. I didn't want to stop listening. Soon after, I went to see them open for Journey, and they were at that time, one of the best opening acts I had ever seen.

[@seanswinton6242]

Great memories of 1986! You're intro was a great synopsis of that part of the year. Glass Tiger first album was great. Bryan Adams' vocals on this song and "I Will Be There" were like a bonus for me being a longtime Bryan Adams fan. Another Canadian band whose album listened to at that time also was Honeymoon Suite. Their album "The Big Prize" was blasting from my apartment as well. The veterans Loverboy continued rocking.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Much more to come!

[@MomLAU]

I saw Honeymoon Suite opening for Heart in about '86!

[@MarieSAnderson71]

This is one of my favorite songs of the 80s. I had the Thin Red Line cassette tape and listened to it incessantly (13 hours each way) on my Walk-Man on a road trip from NJ to SC spring break of my sophomore year of high school. This song still hits!

[@newlenmedia]

This is one of those bands that could have been and maybe should have been as big as Journey. They had a lot of mass appeal.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great hooks in their songs.

[@Terrahoskins]

TOTALLY agree

[@flavellinator]

Saw them open for Journey on New Year's Eve, 1986... They did well!

[@owenbloomfield1177]

Here in Canada we couldn't escape them for a few years.

[@2degucitas]

There were so many bands, artists and genres competing for attention. How you're promoted and played on radio and MTV made all the difference. The rest was fan base

[@freethebirds3578]

Thank you for playing so much of the song as you discussed it. Often, I have no idea what song you're talking about. This one was easy, though. An incredibly catchy tune. Brings back memories of band camp!

[@richardrogers5482]

Bought this album when it first came out and still have it. Saw them open for Journey that year. Really enjoyed the song “Thin Red Line” in concert.

[@lobitome]

Thin red line is a great song, and the one I listened to the most when I first got the album.

[@cjfroese70]

Summer of 86 - I was a 16 year old in St. John’s, Newfoundland. This song was everywhere! Great interview.

[@jessib8201]

One of my all time favorite songs. Good work. Love this. ❤ omgoodness, I always suspected I heard Bryan there, lol. Would love it if you could get him on your show

[@ProfessorofRock]

It's a good one for sure.

[@nononsenseBennett]

Another great tune I forgot about. This channel is bringing back my youth. Thanks!

[@michaelfrazia4569]

classic 80s tune. no doubt about it, I'll listen everytime it comes on

[@co7314]

Wow this interview & analysis was so informative & inspiring. Love the lyrics on Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone). Timeless. Deeply relatable.

[@nicolenichol3820]

What I remember about 1986 is that my parents got married, I was 6. They're still together. I have all the songs referenced in this video on my driving play list. 🖖🫂

[@tinasturgeon4730]

Thanks 🧡 Much Love!

[@djkenny1202]

My boom box had a keyboard 🎹 on top. How 80’s is That?? I actually loved to record the DJs intro to the music. When I requested it, too. This track was so Catchy. I loved watching the video as a kid. I was 13. The Hooks, It sent chills. Still Does. Best music does that. Glad you covered this one! 86and 87 were my favorite years for music. Ridiculous amount of great singles and albums. Cheers!

[@jhawk96]

Still one of my favorite songs! Thanks!

[@janet4498]

Last summer/early fall '86 was a pop-rock paradise with new singles from highly anticipated albums by Tina Turner ("Typical Male"), Madonna ("Papa Don't Preach"), Cyndi Lauper ("True Colors"), and Huey Lewis ("Stuck with You") and equally awesome one-hit wonders (in the U.S.) that included Oran "Juice" Jones ("The Rain) and Timex Social Club ("Rumors").

[@ProfessorofRock]

It was a great time. I miss those days. Thanks for watching.

[@CodeBleu724]

It was the summer I remember best, being 14 years old and staying with my dad. During his time off work we would take many trips to Sara's Campground in Erie, PA. I remember "Don't Forget Me" being huge, The Blow Monkeys - "Digging Your Scene", Double - "The Captain Of Her Heart". I enjoyed it all no matter the genre. I was also transitioning from a BMX kid to a skate punk that summer and being introduced to Black Flag's live album "Who's Got the 10 1/2?", Dead Milkmen "Eat Your Paisley", GBH "Midnight Madness And Beyond" all released that year. So much different music to take in.

[@Krullmatic]

Thanks for the nostalgia, Prof! When you were going through all of these songs, it transported back in time. I remember the summer nights, staying out all night with my friends, sneaking a couple beers, and of course, all of these great songs, playing the soundtrack of my youth!

[@sierrawave]

Well I’m a huge Rush fan but that’s some pretty low-hanging fruit, so let’s go with “On the Loose” by Saga.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

That song comes installed in most cars with a V6.

[@LEDPENNY]

Word to that one!

[@michaelfrazia4569]

yup ..loved it as a kid when it came on mtv...killer tune

[@scottsnothome5649]

So great

[@DaveyWilliamsPantzNotRequired]

Saga had so much and the fact you are a rush fan is probs why you were a saga fan. They were exceptional musicians and there are times where I would say the syncopation between the guitarist, drummer and keyboardist may have rivalled even Rush.

[@bethshadid2087]

Holy cow Prof....only 10....sheesh I was graduating high school. Boy the 70-80s can't be beat in my mind....childhood thru teen years.....so many awesome memories and the movies and songs that go with them 💗🕊️

[@aklgooshock]

Those were some great stories and wonderful memories! Thank you!

[@lewiscrow]

Given their initial success, I was surprised it didn't last. Same with Spandau Ballet.

[@michaelsabo258]

I watch these videos and ALWAYS wonder why anyone could give a "thumbs down". So informative, so engaging. Pieces of history explained...

[@melian9999]

Really cool your doing some canadian bands not called rush. The only concert we had in my town was Glass Tiger summer of 87. Everyone i know went to it. Now you gotta cover some 90's Canadian bands, so many grrat choices

[@ProfessorofRock]

I definitely will!

[@scottstalcup6980]

Oh man! Imagine Adam talking to Jay and Chris from SLOAN. Three hour interview MINIMUM given their enthusiasm and his combined!

[@clintonnicks1480]

Love this channel! 1986 and 1987 were awesome music years, Heart Bad Animals, Fleetwood Mac Tango In The Night, Belinda Carlisle Heaven On Earth, Whitney, too many to count!

[@Meditech509]

I was 15 one of the best summers ever. Had a hot girl friend and a new RZ 350 I drove everywhere without a license. This was when the cops pulled us over for mip. made us dump our open beers on the curb and throw the rest in their trunk. If we see you out on the strip again tonight we're taking you in. We went home. Get some sleep for the next night.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow! Great memory. Thanks for sharing!

[@Meditech509]

@@ProfessorofRock Thank you for help in kicking off the dust of this 50 yr old brain.

[@pattisimmons67]

I enjoyed this so much! Huge Glass Tiger fan. This song!! Oh, man! This song always makes me happy. No matter how bad a day I may be having, this song makes me smile. I love those guys. Thank you Adam for always making these really great in-depth videos. They gives us insight into what "IT" was about that song, that album, that time, that place, etc. And, for just a little while, let's us go back there and simply BE.

[@RickHawkDavison]

I was 18, best time of my life.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Such a great summer/fall. Grateful we have the music to remind us. Thanks for all of your support!

[@nohandle1028]

Professor, when you were doing your lead up, the band that popped into my head was Glass Tiger but I brushed it away thinking "no way". When you came back and started talking then mentioned Glass Tiger, I was like WOW!! The memories that this song brings back every single time I hear are unbelievable! Glass Tiger were amazing! The whole era was awesome!

[@O.O.Guys.O]

Summer of 86 was great. For me Queensryche's second album came out Rage For Order and John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China released. I was in driver's Ed and got my driver's license that summer.

[@bethshadid2087]

I was celebrating my independence from high school...woo hoo graduation 😁

[@mattbasford6299]

Summer of '86--The best year of our lives.

[@jaytrace1006]

Great story, Professor! If you haven’t sat down with Tears For Fears yet, that would be outstanding!

[@ProfessorofRock]

One of my favorites. I've met them both, but have yet to do an interview. Working on it.

[@jaytrace1006]

I saw them in concert when the album came out where Curt Smith was out of the band at the time. Great show. It was weird though, because some people that I worked with at a Camelot music store at the time went to that show, but they went to go see Jellyfish, the opening act, and then they left. That’s when I got to work my way up to the front row!

[@ryanmcnair3451]

Adam, I don't know how you consistently put out such amazing content. Thank you for keeping the best music from the 70's, 80's and 90's alive for those of us who grew up with it as well as you introducing it to today's youth that are blown away by this 'new music'. Much love.

[@TheNeverPlayedSymphonies]

Damn Professor you put out some of the Best musical content that we all can not just reminisce to , but to actually learn something new and interesting from Big salute for you and your channel to continue Rockin’ 🤘🏻

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank you for you amazing support!

[@nohandle1028]

OMG! Does this song bring back memories! My son was 2 years old when this song came out. The Canadian version of MTV was Much Music. Every time my little one heard this song, whether on MTV or MM, he'd start dancing to it. When he'd see the little kids come on, he'd start imitating the little girl playing the horn! By the time he was 3, he knew the chorus, and by 4, he had learned his very first song! He's 39 now and he still knows it! Lol, what a trip back in time!! I love this chznnel! Thank you, Professor!

[@lamonttoller8296]

Don’t forget me when I’m gone was the soundtrack of 1986.

[@ProfessorofRock]

100%

[@robhuck2828]

I’m the same age as the professor, and I’m happy Glass Tiger gets a bit of well deserved attention. The Thin Red Line was one of he first cassettes I ever owned (it was red!), and I played it until it wore out. It’s good to know that even simple little pop songs like this were carefully crafted and put together, showing how hard it is actually us to create a hit. Thanks for this.

[@adolfsson2705]

What a year!! I remember glass tiger more with someday.. But this song so sticky

[@ProfessorofRock]

It gets in your head. I love the melody.

[@VicHockeyFan]

Thank you soooo much for this. I turned 19 in Vancouver the year this came out. Legend.

[@ProfessorofRock]

AWESOME! Great memories.

[@KaiserknowsJack]

Can you work towards interviewing Jayne Child? Would luv to k ow more about her hit " I Don't Wanna Fall in Love"

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure.

[@indiedavecomix3882]

I absolutely love this song. It just hits you when you hear it. It's definitely a fun sing along.

[@AABB-bm9kk]

Don’t forget these: 😀✌️ Don’t forget me when I’m Gone by Glass Tiger Don’t you Forget about Me by Simple Minds I keep Forgetting by Michael McDonald I Forgot to Remember to forget by Elvis Never Forget by Priest Rock and roll never Forgets by Bob Seger Baby Don’t forget my number by Milli Vanilli Don’t forget to Remember by The Bee Gees Hard to Forget by Sam Hunt Forget me Nots by Patrice Rushen Never Forget by Michelle Pfieffer Forget me too by Machine Gun Kelly It’s OK if you forget me by Astrid S Don’t forget by Demi Lovato Remind me to Forget by Kygo Forget that day by the Go Go’s Can’t Forget You by Gloria Estefan I Won’t Forget you by Poison Don’t forget about me by the Cloves

[@douglaslaney8536]

I Won’t Forget You by Poison

[@AABB-bm9kk]

@@douglaslaney8536 😀✌️Ha I just thought of it and added it before I looked at your comment - Great minds think alike, right 😉🖖

[@DDKaraokeOutlaw]

I Won't Forget Her-A-Ha Don't Forget to Dance -The Kinks Trying so Hard to Forget -Fleetwood Mac Can't Forget You -Gloria Estefan Forget About The Future -Sting How Will I Forget You -The Four Tops You Won't Forget Me -Carly Simon Don't Forget Me -Joe Cocker Let's Forget About the Stars -Elvis Presley Forget The Woman -Tony Bennett

[@AABB-bm9kk]

@@DDKaraokeOutlaw Kinks! Great bunch, Friend 🙂✌️

[@deanrobert9953]

Nice work everyone... surely nothing forgotten. (I Can't) Forget About You by R5 (credit my daughters for playing that one around the house... hey, how'd it get on my liked songs playlist 😏??) Never Forget by Fleetwood Mac (from Tusk) And what to do about CeeLo Green and the 'clean' version of F#@K You... yeah, we've already forgetten 'Forget You"... haha

[@mikebaird5593]

Love Glass Tiger! "Still searchin'" on their Diamond Sun record is my fav.