80s DUET Was a BUST Until Producer Had Singers Swap Parts… Made it a #1 SMASH! | Professor Of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What song do you absolutely love... but are sometimes reticent to admit?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The House of the Rising Sun by Animals or Joyride by Roxette.

[@tonytheHAT]

True Blue by Madonna. LOVE that song!

[@edwardwood3622]

Disco duck Spaceship super star Armageddon Short people Convoy All of Grease All of Saturday night fever Kung fu fighting Can you tell I am a child of the seventies

[@bw7449]

@@tonytheHAT .... love the dark haired girl in that video totally outshines Madonna ...lol

[@bw7449]

@@edwardwood3622 ....Armageddon was an awesome movie with a great soundtrack ........

[@Ldsyldsy]

I grew up with the American Top 40 every Sat morning. Whenever Casey squeezed in a bit of background info about the songs and the artists I always loved it and wished for more, but he did not have much time allotted for that. Your channel is like the massive backstory edition that I wished for, which complimented those Top 40 hits, only 40 years later ... thank you, Professor of Rock.

[@specks_alot]

That is so true.

[@LivingMyBestLifeIAm]

Ohhh the nostalgia! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@timwhite5562]

Actually that's an apt comparison.

[@mikestandifer1549]

I grew up listening to Casey do the countdowns almost every weekend as well. I live in East Tennessee and for some reason WOKI I 100 out of Knoxville always aired them the next day on Sunday mornings.

[@crittersintheyard3993]

absolutely agree! I love to hear the story and background to songs.

[@CoffeeTroll]

The older I get, the more I realize I have no guilty pleasures. My playlist covers Jim Henson to Disturbed, Smashing Pumpkins, Johnny Cash and back to Neal Diamond and ABBA. I’m way beyond caring what other people think about my tastes and a lot happier for it. Let’s celebrate music! Thanks Adam!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mamaola70]

Yes. I am the same... mixed with a little Run DMC 🤣

[@johnsowell4369]

Yeah, I loved "Super Bowl Shuffle" too. I couldn't believe it sold over a million copies, yet failed to make the top 40 (missed by one spot).

[@homiepr8]

Love that... exactly how appreciation of music should be

[@ichmeiner4531]

Good music is just that, good music, no matter from what genre, era or part of the world. It's universally understandable, like a smile. I seriously side-eye people who only listen to one group/artist, I just don't understand how and why. The 'weirder' their playlist, the more interesting the person gets in my opinion, you just know that you'll hear some funny stories about how they came across *that* song.

[@chrino21]

Love that Mickey throws out “Do you be-leeeeive...” and it’s DEAD ON KEY! These people are amazing.

[@tgeh448]

Prof of Rock has the absolute perfect voice and cadence for this type of program. It's as good as VH1 behind the music but on KZbin. Even videos I'm not interested I watch all the way through. Sometimes I just listen to videos I've watched when I can't fall asleep (like ASMR). Lot of respect to him and the production team behind this.

[@davehandelman2832]

This is NOT a guilty pleasure. Adam, you are a romantic. As i am. This is ONE OF THE MOST romantic songs ever written and performed. You can hear their passion in the performance. Nothing to be ashamed of. It's pure dedication!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The lyrics start off as phony in the beginning, but when it’s over, they’re like the meaning of life.

[@devodootie]

I’m not embarrassed at any of my music choices. I have a very eclectic & diverse library of songs I absolutely love. I find inspiration in every genre of music. Enjoyed this a lot!

[@JT-py9lv]

Love Mickey Thomas and "Fooled Around" - One of my favorite songs. NO other covers can match him.

[@karenparinisi3182]

Came here to say the same thing!

[@ericfitzgerald9214]

Spot on! Fooled Around and Fell in Love! Yes!

[@dyer2cycle]

...yes, and his vocals on "Jane" give me goosebumps..not talked about that much, but one of the greatest..he is in league with, dare I say it?..with Steve Perry(I said in league with, not better than)...not as well know a song perhaps, but he really belts it out in the song "It's Not Enough", also...

[@Hashas4477]

One of my all time favourites too!

[@lisachauvin]

Agreed!

[@JanBee1122]

Grace Slick, a true legend. I love all their music from Airplane to Starship. Never felt a bit bad about it 😁

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me neither. Grace managed to have a heavenly voice even when she was in her 40s!

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 ... She still does.

[@MetFan37]

@@JW...-oj5iw Grace Slick didn't start the Airplane - she left the Great Society to join after their female singer left to have a baby.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@MetFan37 ... WTF brought THAT on? Did you think I said something 8 months ago that disagreed with what you just came up with?

[@b.g.5869]

They didn't consider themselves to be the same band with different names. Officially, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Starship are different bands.

[@Kenboslice3]

I have no problem admitting that I've watched Mannequin multiple times as a kid and over the years, but Professor you will NEVER get me to admit that I've watched Mannequin 2! I'll take that to the grave!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha ha! Best comment of the day!

[@RBS_]

....TOO LATE, we KNOW!! ...ha-HAA!! ...jus'kiddin'!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

🤪

[@tmwii8795]

In the theme of guilty pleasures, K-pop Girls Generation did a Mannequin style video to their song Gee Gee. I thought of the movie watching it. Though I’ve never listened to K-pop. : 0

[@jacobjones3916]

😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@WeaponsEducation]

Mick & Slick in 86 ! I was there and loved it.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Always appreciate the anecdotes from the legends themselves. As if you couldn't appreciate great music any more than you already did!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s why I love POR!

[@jodycanfield6684]

Just saw Starship featuring Mickey Thomas on June 16th 2022. He's managed to keep his vocals intact after all these years and knocked it out of the park! Mickey is very audience friendly!

[@VanillaCuckoo]

I think I enjoy listening to Adam telling us his personal anecdotes just as much as I like hearing the stories from the musicians themselves!

[@tgeh448]

Same! He is a really good presenter. And even when he is talking about himself it's still not about himself but always about the music

[@dog61]

@@tgeh448 I'm not as much of a fan of his style, but he does a great interview and really knows his stuff.

[@sumdumguy2648]

Mickey is such an underrated singer. He's just fabulous on Fooled Around and Fell in Love.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s so amazing.

[@thohangst]

I never made this connection. I think I have to sit down for a bit...

[@specks_alot]

I loved fooled around.

[@georgeglass3680]

There's always that "underrated" guy. Meanwhile the world always thinks they're phenomenal. Hey DumGuy, is Robert Plant underrated? How about Freddie Mercury? SMH

[@NYR11949]

Underrated by whom?? The word underrated is way overused. Why does it matter how anyone or anything is rated? Your own opinion is the only one that matters.

[@tod3msn]

I always love Micky Thomas’ voice. Also, loved Grace Slick’s voice too. “Nothing Is Going To Stop Us Now” is a great rock pop song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I totally agree!

[@brianmallen8887]

I saw Mickey Thomas live once. At a gigantic Saturday night party at a health club. Early 90's. I don't think it was "Starship," no Grace Slick. But the party was a hit. like a thousand people in this place. I had no idea Mickey was gonna be there. Was having a very interesting time somewhere at this event, and heard Mickey Thomas start singing "Fooled Around and Fell In Love," told her "oh I gotta watch this."

[@lawrencedavis4406]

Yeah Mickey Thomas is a helluva singer, always, starting with "Fooled Around & Fell In Love" by Elvin Bishop...vocals by Mickey Thomas!!

[@Tolemac7]

I love that Mr. Walden said "Grace Slick is no joke, bro." No, she most certainly is not! One of the Goddesses of Rock, with a tremendous voice!

[@fredjones554]

He was so humble. He was hesitant tell the legend Grace Slick what to do. But she was a total professional.

[@txtamaman]

Grace was a powerhouse!... he and Mickey were really great together.. and least in my humble opinion

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@txtamaman ... Sometimes people write very poorly and apparently don't even know what they did.

[@txtamaman]

@JW-oj5iw if you're referring to the he instead of her, you need more shit to fill up your day..

[@timmarshall2491]

It's crazy how a change that seems so small can make such a huge difference. It certainly pays sometimes to have another ear to listen.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I know, right?

[@rolandedrummer9723]

I love the bit about the phone call. No cell phones. So true.

[@tonyp4616]

You do such a great job of showing the clips of the songs you are discussing or referring too and that always makes your videos a cut above the rest. The fact that you interview the people behind things songs shows how much they respect you. You really are the Professor of Rock!!

[@michaelstewart6544]

This was the song of my high school senior class. Always a great song.

[@VinnyDelpino]

Love this song so much, it had to be in my wedding. That was only 5 years ago. This song stands the test of time and there’s no shame in belting it out in the car every single time it comes on the radio. Thank you Professor for putting this video together with the great interviews that helped shed light on how this classic song came together!

[@llamasugar5478]

Back in the old days, when soloists could go to a music store to listen to accompaniment tapes before buying them, I loved listening to people singing with the tracks. It is virtually impossible to sing on key when wearing headphones, and some people would _really_ get into it! 😂

[@lucasthompson6116]

My family sang 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now' at my sister's wedding reception. We all loved that song! So awesome! It's definitely a soft rock song, but carries a strong melody, beat, and message!

[@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830]

It’s actually power pop.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” is pretty much my favourite Aerosmith song😂. Love the ballads from hard rock groups like “Beth”.

[@ApartmentKing66]

Especially since *you're* Beth.

[@CabinFever52]

@@ApartmentKing66 LOL 👍

[@CabinFever52]

I remember buying the Kiss album with Beth on it when it came out and being totally surprised that the rest of the songs were nothing like Beth LOL.

[@jameseproctorpmp]

I guess it’s Adam’s least favorite Aerosmith song but one of my favorites as well

[@audiodile]

You were dead on when you said "we like what we like". There's no music that you should have to feel bad liking just because someone else doesn't. Music is entirely subjective, one person's treasure is another person's trash. Because we form such strong and deep emotional connections to music, it can be hard not to be upset when someone else can't appreciate what we do. I love Milli Vanilla, Enya, nine inch nails, yacht rock, smooth jazz, heavy metal, EDM, IDM... it's all different and valid. Kurt Cobain was a legit fan of The Shaggs, who are renowned for how bad their music was. Never feel bad for liking something....or NOT liking something, as long as you don't begrudge people who love it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You nailed it. We don’t have to feel one way or the other about music. We just have to like whatever we like. That’s it.

[@billkeithchannel]

I was ridiculed by my metal head friends for liking Thompson Twins, Thomas Dolby and Human League. But I got some respect from when I played a couple rocking tunes from AFOS, specifically the songs _Remember David_ and _Quicksand._

[@kevinmcclure7551]

Yes! We like what we like!! My iTunes stays on shuffle, and it might go from Pantera to Patsy Cline, Bobby Brown to Cross Canadian Ragweed! I like what I like!!

[@gaspikefan]

In recent years, I have been preaching what you said about music being subjective. I've called a few friends on saying "(Insert song/artist here) sucks" and challenged them by responding that just because =they= don't like it, that doesn't mean it sucks. I've always had eclectic tastes in music and am all over the place when it comes to what I like. There are quite a few songs/artists that many would describe as a guilty pleasure that I just really liked and found out much later that some would describe them that way. Others... I knew the "cheese" factor might make some cringe. But... I would just smile and shrug at those around me, then play it anyway.

[@pault151]

I like the sound of Grace and Micky. And all sorts of music. I just don't think that it should have been released under anything connected to the names Jefferson Airplane / Starship. Wanna do something completely different and sappy? Find a new group name and incarnation. THAT was the disappointment.

[@MrNathan791]

“Do you want somebody to love “. That’s my favorite song by this band. She’s just all over that song. Her voice is so mesmerizing and demanding. Every time it comes on the radio even now I just stop what I’m doing and listen. She’s so amazing. I wasn’t really into the group, but that one song is just so powerful. Professor of Rock once again you delivered and knocked it out the park. So insightful with great substance. Thanks for all you do.

[@TomCee53]

I love the description of the flexibility and power of early electronic drums. We take it for granted today, but it’s way different from older techniques.

[@elprof1299]

Adam, you’ve become what Kasem was in the 80’s. Congratulations on your success and many thanks for these great visits to the past. You’re a stud.

[@PalindromeDesign]

It's a quintessential cheesy 80's song, but what an awesome interview and breakdown on the whole creative process. Really nice work! Mickey Thomas is gold.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for listening!

[@anothercheryladventure9387]

Mickey Thomas sang “Fooled around and fell in Love” Now THAT’S a Great Song. Did you do anything on that song Professorio ???? ❤️Dianne Warren Aerosmith song one of the Greatest Songs Ever written.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PalindromeDesign]

@@anothercheryladventure9387 He did actually. It's a great interview and story. That is one of the very greatest vocal tracks of all time IMO. Honorable of Stephen Bishop to hand Thomas the keys to the microphone knowing he was 10x the singer Bishop was (or most anyone else FTM).

[@Oswlek]

For years I've been reading comments from people who shared the featured song with loved ones who have passed, and I guess it's my turn. My mom and I must have sang this together hundreds of times over the years. It was in our Big Three Singalongs along with "The Other Side of Life" and "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" by the Moody Blues. But this was always my favorite because it was a true collaboration, and I think it was hers too. Thanks for the love and the duets, Mom. I miss you.

[@dvet91]

Yep, time to dig out the vcr & Mannequin. I love this movie and the song. And now that you've reminded me, I'm digging out my RATT cassette, too. Thanks again, Professor!

[@BenjaminGib]

This is one of the best produced songs of all time. I still remember the first time I heard it and the feelings I had when it came out, associated with a big crush on a girl. Those feelings I had of an emotional high have never changed when I hear this song every single time. And that snare drum is still one of the best ever recorded and mixed.

[@MrDESPREOCUPADO04]

How I love your channel. I am in a stage of my life where the nostalgia for the 80s and 90s hits harder and harder. Greetings from Argentina!

[@scottburton9701]

Always liked "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"-Grace Slick & Mickey Thomas are awesome vocalists.

[@Dancestar1981]

It’s so uplifting I was born in 1981 live the song

[@midimike88]

One of my favorite songs, favorite bands, favorite eras of music. Yes to guilty pleasures!! The amount of time the artists spend capturing music in the studios is sooooo worth the pleasure of sitting and listening to it!!!

[@anjitimmons2454]

I love this song.. Grace Slick has this amazing voice

[@surlechapeau]

Albert Hammond also co-wrote his own top 10 hit "It Never Rains in Southern California" in 1972.

[@Bacchus69]

That's a good song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I like that song a lot. It’s a gem.

[@chipdamutt108]

I had the 45

[@miggans21012]

If you're familiar wirh southern California that actually rings true.

[@BidensTaint]

His son plays guitar for the strokes

[@EulalioMagana]

Great to hear stories about songs that now we might just hear in the background of movies, tv or commercials and gives you more appreciation of the songs, artists and era

[@marcekessen8003]

Friend did this at party- have everyone give 1-2 guilty pleasure songs, make a playlist of them, play and have people vote on whose song it is. I have not laughed that hard in ages. Have done it a few times since. This song and waiting for a star to fall always on the list

[@bluefm7370]

American Bandstand was in my era. This channel at 64 now my American Bandstand and may I say bigger and better......AWESOME.....GRATEFUL PROFESSOR ROCK....STAY SAFE

[@lcruz2783]

these interviews are always great. what a cool memory from the 80s.

[@heatherwhatever7714]

I clearly divided places with friends a while back and was reminded of it tonight on a chat. I love oldies but I wore those out back then. It’s fun to revisit but not over and over. I have to find new music. It is central to my memories. I’ve loved music all along and I’m so grateful. I can’t stay stuck so I guess that’s my guilty pleasure. Great metal in the car cranked up.

[@anthonykenniston8022]

Omg my mom loved this song she would invite the neighbors kids over and play the record and we would all sing it in a chorus together........happy birthday mom!!!!

[@robhicks2117]

Jefferson Starship's Miracles is as mid-70's as it gets. I was only 5 years old when that song came out and for me it is just priceless because it is one of the few songs that I can remember hearing at such a young age.

[@sf9145]

One of my all time favorite songs. I have loved it from before I understood the words. I remember my 15 year old older sister shocked that I at 12 years old listened to this song over and over. I didn't understand it but I loved it. Still do!

[@samanthab1923]

So hauntingly good. Stuck with me after hearing it for the first time, all those years ago

[@robsanz9746]

Now THAT is a Good song. Nothing about 'guilty pleasure' about that particular song. Beautiful song. 💚

[@defundhollywood3259]

I saw "Starship" for free at an Exhibition about 15 years ago. I think Mickey Thomas might have been the only actual band member. It was awesome!!! There weren't many of us there but all of us ladies in our mid-30's were going NUTS for We Built This City!! 🙌🙌🔥🔥

[@billkeithchannel]

What a wonderful interview mashup. Totally enjoyed this one. It was fun to sing along with every song clip you played.

[@Elwaves2925]

I was just listening to a greatest hits of their's earlier. I did believe in guilty pleasures but now agree with you - like what you like - and I love I Don't Want To Miss A Thing. It's a great rock ballad, not their best but up there. I've told this before but this released while I was at grammar school. We kept telling one of the canteen staff that she sounded like Grace. Everybody thought we were messing with her, so a mate brought this song in and then all her colleagues fully agreed with us. It was hilarious. Good times.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I don’t really like their 80s stuff as much as I do their 60s and 70s stuff, but that doesn’t mean they’re not a wonderful band. Grace has one of the best voices out there, and I’ve heard she’s hilarious in person.

[@Elwaves2925]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I don't know which I prefer more but I didn't know of them until the 80's, aside from hearing the bands names. I didn't even realise until much later that they were kinda the same band.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@Elwaves2925 I went 4 or 5 years without knowing that Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship were the same people. I was actually surprised.

[@twisted2291]

A guilt pleasure is a great song, that you will not admit to anyone you like. But deep in your. It is one of those cuts you always sing to. This song is one of my guilty pleasures. Many years after to 80's I can admit to them. I have grown.

[@bookrisingisclosed]

I loved all three aspects of that band. I always think of the song "No Way Out" by Jefferson Starship with great memories of my teen years. That was such a good song, and then when they became known as Starship, loved that music too. Still love it.

[@contentedspirit9022]

One of my favorite movies ever! Such fun and GREAT music. I miss the 80s. Best decade ever.

[@crazy8sdrums]

If you love a great song, there is no guilt! This was an amazing song from a phenomenal group!

[@fbrentwood]

I was today years old when I found out Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Starship were the same band. Despite 46 years of music it never clicked in my head

[@JimmyNotes]

"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" is my absolute favorite guilty pleasure song. I listen to it every day and sing it at the top of my lungs at work. I've even been toying with the idea of making a cover version. Even though Grace Slick isn't fond of the song or this era of the band, I absolutely love it in all it's 80's corny-ness.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Do it! Do it!

[@TheFlyingMasterChef]

You did it again Adam!!! One of my all-time favorite movies. And one of my top songs of all time. The video was so great to watch. I was at Miami University (of Ohio) and we would hang out in the student union and watch daytime game shows, soaps, and of course, MTV. That was back when MTV actually played music videos. LOL!!! At times, we did this at the expense of going to a class. Well, until we started to realize that college GPAs are cumulative and don't reset every year. But as with this song and the movie reference, you have brought back so many amazing and special memories to me and I am sure many others. And yes, I LOVE the band in every iteration they went through. Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Starship..... And while many won't admit it, I remember a TON of people singing this song and We Built This City when they were new!!!! As for Aerosmith. I have loved that song since it came out. It was one of our wedding songs and my band plays it to this day. And a huge part of another GREAT movie!!!! Greg

[@burntmarshwiggle]

This is a great episode man. Loved the story in the bunkbed...crazy nostalgic for me. You make me care about music I never paid much attention to.

[@patrickirby9825]

Always love your musical/music industry genius, and the family stories are just as important in connecting to us. Your relationship to your dad and brother really speak to me.

[@duket1449]

I saw the movie Mannequin and loved the song from there, especially the vocals from both Mickey and Grace. I introduced the song to my 6-yr-old daughter and she loves it. Kept asking me to play it so I put it as the leading song in my 80s list for her. BTW, there is a cover in Cantonese (a Chinese dialect mostly in Hong Kong) that my daughter also loves.

[@renatatarnawski5974]

My all time Fav of them MIRACLES

[@saraalanhank]

Thanks guys for making me feel cool. Loved this memory. I do believe in guilty pleasures because they are so much fun to share conspiratorially with new found friends.

[@Bob3519]

Hey Professor, you are totally right about how our tastes in music can even change throughout the day. Your contrast of Toto and the Clash is so true. I can agree day to day or hour to hour some people enjoy a variety of music. I’ve recently been exposed to Japanese Blues/Rock eg. Yoru No Stranger and Japanese Punk, both are some fun music to listen to. A tip off my hat and three cords to you!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yeah, one day I like this artist, then the next day I’m listening to another.

[@Pyrela]

Should listen to the The Real Folk Blues, from the anime Cowboy Bebop.

[@TamaraJoy7]

This song was the song we picked to walk out of the church after we got married on the 1st of August 1987! It was truely our theme song as a couple and we made those lyrics our mantra. The song and the words have stood the test of time and so has our marriage as we are still happily married today and of course, still love this song!

[@rushman9155]

Thank you Adam for your total professional approach to this channel. I really do feel like I’m in a rock classroom! Music has touched your soul like many of us and you have taken it to a new level. It is a true gift from God that we were able to grow up in an era of such awesome music and talent! You and I share much in the way of knowing great rock music when we hear it. Keep up the great work! I think it would be cool if you could get Alex or Geddy for an interview someday! As a complete Rush nut, that would be most cool.

[@Dancestar1981]

Music is a universal language

[@joelclark9944]

@@Dancestar1981 and Rush is the music language amen it's not over till it's over ain't that right m&g and by Tor and the snow dog men of willowdale

[@heavychevy4616]

"we like what we like" ...no apologies, no excuses ...well said... thank u sir

[@stevenhicks360]

I am totally into death metal. But i love Starship. I love Mickeys voice. I grew up listening to that. As times have changed. I have more respect than ever for Starship.

[@winstonwolf6791]

Music and this song in particular are awesome. Every time I hear this song I am transported to the driveway of my first girlfriend and my clumsy attempts to ride her brothers mini-bike in a circle as she giggled and beamed at me as this song played on the boombox. Even 35 years later, I can remember it like it was yesterday when this song plays.

[@steveshattah]

Speaking as a child of the seventies, I listened to a lot of radio as a kid and this music was ear candy for sure. It was always really fun to listen to but when I started buying records in about 75 I didn't usually buy what I heard on the radio. There was an almost complete separation between what I liked on the airwaves and what I liked to buy and keep.

[@atomicinjun]

Great segment! One of my favorites, and I wasn't even a fan of this band. I just remember my high school class of 89 had this song as our theme for graduation. I hated it at the time, but 35 years, I've finally come around. Thank you for this.

[@shanestewart4814]

I never felt guilty of liking Starship’s song. It fitted in perfectly with the rest of the Hot 100 hits I was listening to.

[@djriddleandgmoney5930]

One of my favorite movies to this day as a 47 year old that still wants a mannequin like that one and the song makes it great. I might only admit it here though.

[@castleanthrax1833]

You guys always put out great content. Even if I'm not a big fan of the artist or song you're featuring, it's always fun to watch, and take a trip down memory lane. 👍

[@michelleclark9445]

This video is the reason why I love your channel. Wish I found the channel sooner. You don't just repurpose others work, or talk over the music, or use poor or wrong stock images. The content is top shelf! You include interviews with the people who were there. Love the research that obviously goes into creating your videos. That's a crap pile of work 👏 You can see your passion for the subject. Thank you for sharing, 🤗🇨🇦

[@BD_MEDIA.]

My wife and I loved Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now so much, we had it played after we said our vows! Big respect for Starship!

[@mikehartman5326]

Thank you for adding the music of other artists as well when they are brought up.

[@JC-yy8iv]

I remembered this song from my childhood as a sort of corny radio hit (the young have such narrow tastes), and then in middle school (the 90s) started getting into all the Haight-Ashbury bands and fell deeply in love with Jefferson Airplane. I still remember how stunned I was the day I realized that this song was by them, it was wild 😂

[@TaraLyz]

Nothing about this band's discography is a guilty pleasure! I love this song! Had no idea they switched vocal parts. So glad they did, b/c it works! 🤘❤

[@heidimoore511]

This has been our song for 33 yrs. We dated for 3 months before getting married and still going strong

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

I started dating him when I was 15 he was 19 we got engaged in 3 months we married four weeks after my 16 birthday he was still 19. Celebrated our 53 rd anniversary on Valentine's day. We are both musicians playing many instruments between us both having learned from a very young age. Music moves as nothing else does.

[@paul8926]

I just recently purchased the Blu-ray of “Mannequin”….fun film and great song ! I too shared bunk beds with my brother and rocked to “Nothings gonna stop us now” !

[@MaebyBaby486]

Mickey Thomas is one of the BEST voices in rock n roll.

[@brianbailey6230]

Great segment as always and a great interview professor, Mickey Thomas seems like a really cool guy. And I love the song, it’s one of fave 80’s songs. 😎🎵🎶💯

[@stevem-h3562]

Narada is truly one of the great US music producers of his era. Such infectious passion and enthusiasm for the song and a bloody good drummer as well.

[@coolcat6303]

Yeah, like Mutt Lange, I kept noticing his name on alot of big songs/albums in the 80’s. And, like Mutt, everything he touched turned to gold. Tons of hits and credits to his name. I also really enjoyed his production on “Junction Seven” which was Steve Winwood’s last Pop album in 1997. Fun fact: Narada appeared as the drummer in Aretha’s “Freeway of Love” and Whitney’s “So Emotional” videos.

[@eggy1962]

Don’t forget narada had hit of his own called…..I Should Have Loved Ya…..i know cos i have that single

[@charlaporter7773]

Not a guilty pleasure at all...just a pleasure!! When this song comes on the radio I crank it up and sing along! I loved the movie Mannequin and this song!! Both are classics and the best!!

[@lavender__luna]

Starship is such a great 80's group and Mannequin is one of my favorite 80's movies, I absolutely wanted to be Hollywood Montrose when I was a kid!!! Okay, maybe I still do want to be Hollywood 🤣 I love this song and pretty much every Starship song. Thx for showcasing this great song, Professor! 💜💜💜

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks! Hollywood was the best part of the movie. A true scene stealer.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Hollywood Montrose was a cool dude!

[@surferdude4487]

Far be it from me to judge you when you're getting some 'Wood.

[@keithmalmberg8395]

Grew up County. Love this one from the first time I heard it. Never had a problem singing it out load. Definitely one of the greatest songs ever.

[@delbertannis5642]

Like the man said “Grace Slick ain’t no joke!” Both of them share the lead with equal “grace” as both have amazing voices. The icing on the cake for me is, they are both very intelligent people. Always have loved the band and this song. Never have been afraid to express my love for great music.

[@TheOriginalLexa]

What a great set of interviews! Thank you for this!

[@duromusabc]

Love the 1987 romantic comedy film (one year after Kim Catrell starred in 1986 Big Trouble In Little China with Kurt Russell )! And the movie theme song too ! I didn’t know that the other Starship song We Built This City (1985) was also in the 1987 Mannequin Movie Soundtrack album too - interesting 🤔 The rock band changed their name 3 times during the 60s, 70s and 80s ! Dang ! I like that true boyhood story of yours Adam regarding your brother 🤣- I did that with my younger sister in the 80s 🤣🤣🤣- that’s my guilty pleasure- the sneaky teasing older brother that I was to my younger sis

[@SienaJackson]

I love all sorts of music, but the 80’s have my fondest memories. Glad to hear you like Europe also!

[@timwhite5562]

The story about hiding Starship from his brother is so true. We were much more tribal with our music tastes back then. I started freshman year if highschool in 1990, so figure I was 14 then. My friends were all into heavy metal. The long hair, black concert shirts and all of it. Forget finding a Starship tape or CD, if they found anything softer than Metallica you'd be suffering for it. Even later in our twenties when it wasn't a big deal anymore, I'd be listening to a… I don't know, Cindi lauper ballad on the car stereo in the summer with the windows down, and I find myself turning the volume down when I'd pull up to a red light. Gen Z and Millennials, there's a lot of absurdity coming from that group but I give them credit; their music tastes don't seem to matter like it did in previous generations. I see kids listening to everything from Black metal to hip-hop. Between that and their easy access to both listen AND produce and distribute music, you'd think there would be better music than there is.

[@darger3]

I just discovered your channel. My man - you have sent me on a glorious trip down the rabbit hole. This weekend has been a Nostalgic whirlwind. Thank you.

[@clydebailliff]

Boomer says- I love this song and the power and intensity of Grace Slick's voice is amazing!

[@pearljam619]

Been a teen in the 90s we had awesome bands and films but we also got to look back at the iconic 80s and enjoy the films (including the cheesy ones) and music from this unforgettable decade.

[@EricBinford]

I remember driving my friends crazy as we were driving to see KISS in concert and I had just picked up They Might Be Giants. They wanted to Rock out and I was freaking out over Birdhouse in my Soul, Estanbul, etc.

[@kellyalves756]

Oh hell yes.

[@BudSchnelker]

Spring of 1987, my family was visiting my grandfather in Bradenton, FL during spring break. I remember coming out of the community center in his trailer park, waiting for my parents, and coming across two younger girls, sisters probably, sitting outside and singing this song together. At the time, sixteen year old me was dutifully scornful of such a sappy song, but as the years went by I think back to that moment and how sweet it actually was. Especially when you think about the utter trash that girls listen to today.

[@isabel1983]

The minute I heard this song I instantly loved it ❤️ it’s so well composed, the lyrics are beautiful, and Mickey’s voice complements Grace’s greatly ✨ Starship has to be one of the best bands from the 80’s!

[@Bouncy_penguin]

This is an incredible video. So many oh wow moments! Thank you so much for putting this together.

[@newsfman2011]

Hi Professor! I've only recently discovered your channel and I've been having a great time reminiscing with you. I'm a sucker for a good unknown backstory.) This episode struck me in particulr because I, too, grew up in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle) with a younger brother I didn't share much music with. (You remind me a little of him, which is a good thing.) For us, the unlikely first convergence of taste was the 1963 album "Rhythm of the Rain" by the Cascades. Not just the single, the entire bubble-gummy album. I'm still amazed but you're right, there are only pleasures. My brother and I both have much more eclectic tastes today and we continue to share new and old tunes. All that said, here's a suggestion - and I apologize if you've done it and I missed it: C-I-T-Y by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. I was a full-on disco/pop boy when I heard it, but I was instantly obssessed - and frustrated because I ouldn't find anything by the band on vinyl except the "Eddie and the Cruisers" soundtrack. For a while it was my Holy Grail . . . and it's still my ringtone. Thanks! Keep up the good work.

[@emilymcpaul4204]

Love Eddie & The Cruisers and John Cafferty. Killer music for Eddie 1 and 2.

[@sandikorevaar4743]

I love 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing'. It's the perfect summation of our 30 years and counting marriage. I wouldn't change anything.

[@tk20channel]

There is something about how she sings "Let em say we're crazy" that hits me so hard. I always pretended she was singing to me as I wished for a girl like that who was so in love with me that she thought this way. I've never had this happen, but it's a great fantasy.

[@johnpichla9557]

We built this city, on rock and roll! Huge hit! Still remember when I heard it the first time.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too. It was in my elementary school PE class.