Saga - 1981-12-19 - Dortmund, Germany

Saga performing live at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany on December 19, 1981. From ZDR TV broadcast.
Track listing:
Interview
Humble Stance
Don't Be Late
A Briefcase
You're Not Alone
Time's Up
Wind Him Up
How Long
No Stranger
Too Much To Lose

[@quincylarsonmusic]

A shout out to Germany for everything they did to organize and record these rock concerts from the 80s. When I find a high-quality concert videos like this, they are more often than not from Germany. Your nation's passion for live music has been a gift to music fans of all nations 40 years later.

[@joergschulzhamburg]

Thank you man! It's good to read something positive about Germany from abroad! We're also very satisfied about these uploads!

[@fortworthron]

Also good quality video - especially considering this was taped 40+ years ago... 👍

[@christianschmidt6591]

Quincy, Germany was also very fortunate to have RockPalast, which was broadcast live from the Grugahalle in Essen, where I graduated from upper secondary school, during the late 70s and early 80s, and from TV studios elsewhere. I recorded many live concerts from the Grugahalle which I still listen to today - I'm 61! The great bands performed there, and it was a magical time. Nothing compares to the 70s and 80s for the best rock music.

[@raphaelzweifel1077]

????.?

[@benvad9010]

They were Saga’s number one fan.

[@meinAliasfuer2024]

Epic Vocals, mass of MOOGs, SAGA was ahead of its time...underrated.

[@mariocooldude9092]

MOOGS????

[@martinbosch8022]

​@@mariocooldude9092polymoog, minimoog.... famous synthesizers.... 😊

[@MrCrrispy]

And no backing tracks there!

[@edmore7517]

One of the most under rated bands of the history... I was born listening to this and I just love it SO MUCH!

[@martinmartin6300]

Yeah?

[@edmore7517]

@@martinmartin6300 In deed...

[@martinmartin6300]

@@edmore7517 Sure?

[@TheMrGrendel]

@@martinmartin6300 Sure bobo

[@rexrex1493]

me to...... i miss it

[@lovemyhd1960too]

if these guys aren't in the Rock n Roll hall of fame...It's a damn shame!!!

[@onkelmarvin8360]

Their live album " In Transit ", is simply one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. I`ve seen them live, and they were absolutely brilliant.

[@KaiLuley]

I agree 100% :-)

[@chrisschulz2000]

Must concur, IN TRANSIT is THE definite 80s live album ...

[@bobclark1594]

I saw them open for Pat Benatar in the Fall of 1982..... incredible time

[@bobclark1594]

Double drum solo was the most unique thing I saw in over 50 concerts I went to in the 80s

[@onkelmarvin8360]

@@bobclark1594 Yeah...........that double drum solo is legendary.........it`s one of The Highlights of The In Transit album.....😎

[@Retroscoop]

At least one country, together with Puerto Rico of all places which understood correctly the genius of this fantastic band. Thank you Germany !

[@Retroscoop]

@@tgriffin8707 Who told the story ?

[@jorgepinto2085]

Exactamente!!

[@chriscollins7719]

SAGA from Oakville, Ontario, Canada of course.

[@hpfmusic9137]

100% Respect. I was a little child of 12 when i was sittimg in front of the TV and saw this Band on the German TV. From that day I am a big fan. Saga, without you I would never been a musician. Thank you.

[@jorgepinto2085]

A Puerto Rican fan here since 12 too. Like someone said down below, Germany and Puerto Rico are the countries with more Saga fans, and were people recognized and really appreciated their genius. Thank you very much SAGA!!!!

[@Paajtor]

Their sound is so unique, so recognizable. I can pick any song, any segment, play it to my wife or our son, and when I ask which band is this? They nail it everytime.

[@stephaneguay6177]

W0W VRAIMENT DE GRANDS MUSICIENS CANADIEN, CE CONCERT EST TRÈS INTÉGRAL I GOT VERY GOOD MEMORIES WITH SAGA PLAYING IN MY WALKMAN, JUST LOVE THAT BAND ALWAYS.

[@fronqbruet]

me as a german musiclover only can say: SAGA thank YOU for all that fantastic music!

[@Kronk24]

Michael Sadler’s mustache is EPIC!!

[@trinugraha6684]

I love this band ❤️😀🇮🇩

[@Penny-Lane]

I remember watching this show „RockPopInConcert“ on TV. It started a life-long love for this band and their music. „A Briefcase“ blew my mind.

[@larsstecken]

I saw them in 82.... And TONIGHT in Berlin 🙌🙌🙌

[@cosmosynthesizer]

My last concert 2020 in Hannover. 1 day before shutdown. It was great!

[@AzimuthTao]

I saw Saga during this period in a small club outside of Buffalo, NY. There was hardly anyone there so we were sure they had cancelled. But they did play and we witnessed one of the best shows of our lives.

[@gerrie2477]

this is such a talented band, even the drums are musical

[@ianbrown3304]

You know drummers are musicians too, right?

[@thonnykeys8918]

Sat 10th April 2021.. My first time listening to this band.. This is what ppl call "love at first sight"

[@dirkczelder1409]

50 Jahre schreibt diese großartige band Rockgeschichte, ich liebe Michael sadlers stimme wie auch die Gitarren Arrangements, gehören für mich zu den besten wie auch Adrian Smith von Maiden. Kriege immer noch Gänsehaut bei don't be Late. Zu Recht hat Saga noch immer eine große fanbase. 👽💪

[@tanjabeerqueen1144]

Kann ich so unterschreiben 👍

[@tomvander6254]

Little Luke Skywalker plays the six string guitar😂

[@williambutcher7432]

Worlds Apart, bought in the 80's is still one of my favourite albums, regularly listen to it in 2021.

[@cloudyswildride]

I found it in a bargain bin 2022 and was so excited!

[@TorToroPorco]

Germany rocks! The videos from the Beat Club TV program are some of the best live performance captures you can find and the audio quality is top notch.

[@fumanboy]

Most of the shows were scrapped off KZbin for some reason! 😫

[@schnitzelking825]

The century-band. What for a kind of sound, what for a drive, what for a sound - i like this band from the late 70th. Phantastic.

[@HeadinUp]

I was at this very concert! Fun time! Have always enjoyed Saga, especially the early years!

[@TheMoonchild1969]

When a Grammy will be awarded to these geniuses? They are a Genre of Music yet to be stucdied by Science.🌹

[@JC-rz4pl]

Saga is one of the most underrated bands in history. Maybe because the were always ahead of their time. Saga was my first concert at PR in 1979 when I was 12 yrs. they brought a laser show it was incredible. Planing to see the in October again.

[@robertghanem4908]

RUSH , TRIUMPH, WAS ALREADY IN THE SPOTLIGHT?..VERY UNDERRATED

[@abayardepr]

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 1979 (Cancha Quijote Morales). Was there too. My first Rock concert. Great sound and an excellent laser show.

[@javierarias1199]

@@abayardepr fueron a Puerto Rico ??

[@abayardepr]

@@javierarias1199 Si, en el 1979.

[@javierfeliciano7043]

I was there back then,,,awesome show

[@DanielFernandez-ji4sk]

My first Saga Concert was in Caracas Venezuela, April 15 1982, it was very cool, with laser lights. I was 13 years old...!!!

[@rockfilm]

OMG. I have been to that show, 16 yo, front row. It was on tv two days later (IIRC), and I remember, that I have been on tv.....and today....I have found me, hahaha. With full dark hair. That has changed. It was a great festival, also Foreigner were great (Juke Box Hero), and then, very very late, Meat Loaf. What a night. We have seen Saga many times back then. Great shows. Thx for upload, beautiful memories:-) Greetings from Cologne

[@widehotep9257]

Please tell us the time of video where you appear so we can admire your dark hair!

[@breakingmath1]

Michael Sadler, Steve Negus, Ian Crichton... Three of my favourite musicians...

[@marlahart2060]

🎸🙋‍♀️Saga is awesome. I played On The Loose in an 80s band but never really listened to all their songs. This is great. Also you can always count on incredible concerts recorded in Germany!🤩

[@kasuu5821]

Ich hatte die Freude, dabei zu sein! Magisch!

[@sivispacemparabellum6923]

Genauso muss sich Saga anhören ,abweichende Experimente bringen nichts, Live hört sich SAGA genauso an wie auf den CD's , Seit fast 40 Jahren bin ich Fan .

[@pittiplatsch9635]

@@sivispacemparabellum6923 Im Prinzip ja! Aber ein wenig Improvisation hätten sie sie sich evtl. ruhig leisten können...

[@pittiplatsch9635]

Ich nicht... War erst 13! Erst 1997 mein erstes Konzert... Dafür das beste, was ich jemals sah! Besser als Santana oder Queen, die ich 1984 in Hannover gesehen habe..

[@sivispacemparabellum6923]

@@pittiplatsch9635 Sie haben Experimentiert , z.B. mit der CD Pleasure & the Pain, ich persönlich fand diese CD eine Katastrophe ,hatte mich so gefreut das sie eine Neue CD rausgebracht haben habe sie gekauft und dann musste ich mir sowas anhören. bei Generation 13 haben sie auch noch was herum gebastelt aber hat mir besser gefallen, Mein Top CD ist *Silent Knight*

[@sivispacemparabellum6923]

@@pittiplatsch9635 Ich finde die Band auch Super ,bin fast 40 Jahre Fan . Welches ist dein Top Lieblingslied..?

[@NihokSan]

SO awesome and talented musicians ! i hardly find such talents in today's music

[@irda8182]

oooh listen to Kyros, Steven Wilson, there is so much talent now…

[@ohtoriginalhimbeertoni]

Ich hatte die Ehre sie im Saturn Theresienhöhe kennenzulernen und mitzusingen..Großartige Band . Habe Ihre Songs gerne als Schlagzeuger und Sänger gespielt! 🤩

[@marlahart2060]

🎸🙋‍♀️Sehr gut!

[@ohtoriginalhimbeertoni]

@@marlahart2060 👍

[@michaelmeer4587]

meine Freundin war beim Saturn in der Music Abteilung taetig.War auch da. 😊

[@ohtoriginalhimbeertoni]

@@michaelmeer4587 Klasse, wie hieß sie denn?

[@alesig19]

What a great band!!! My son introduced me to them not so long ago-he heard them live in Puerto Rico many years ago -love the excellent quality recording of the concert in Dortmund and there is another great concert of Saga in Bonn, also recorded live 20 years later. Magnifica la banda!!

[@tyskerbarn5171]

als es noch vernünftigen, guten Rockpalst gab... Es waren wunderbare Parties!

[@flughunde5283]

Gibson Les Paul P90 in a good hand. Nothing compares. Best sound ever!

[@geraldfriend256]

Yep .

[@lucklassen]

Absolutely amazing to this day. Incredible musicians, super tight live. Shiver inducing!

[@aaronperry7041]

Ian Crichton is a live session master ! What an underrated band and guitarist. Such great memories listening to this in those big turntable furniture with amplifier and speakers on a single set! Life was good ! My favorite Canadian band along with Rush.

[@MrCrrispy]

Yes, and what about Jim Gilmour!

[@Jagermeister058]

A legend band, nothing more to say.

[@kerbystaley]

Time's up is sooo great live! Saw them open for Billy Squier in L.A. in the early eighties! Been hooked ever since along with my rocker budds!! Undeniable talent!!😊

[@shapeshifter8986]

Eine der besten Bands überhaupt, ich denke die kam in D so gut an, weil die Musik ehrlich, original, gutmütig und extrem ausgefeilt ist...und die E-Drums waren vorher auch noch nie da in einer Prog Gruppe, nacher kenn ich auch eigentlich keine.

[@funklover24]

Genesis haben ebenfalls E-Drums verwendet. Beispielsweise bei dem Song "Second Home by the Sea".

[@progmeup]

@@funklover24 Steve Negus hat die E-Drums mitentwickelt. Auf dem Debüt war es noch ein Moog, der an eine Trommel gekoppelt war, dann hat er mit Simmons eben genau diese E-Drums entwickelt, die Phil Collins dann spielen sollte.

[@funklover24]

@@progmeup Okay, wieder was gelernt, Danke für die Erläuterungen. 👍

[@marlahart2060]

🎸🙋‍♀️Ich stimme zu!

[@johnvandommelen6998]

While everything is beautiful about them, it is their outstanding blend of keys and guitar that is impeccable and virtually unmatched in modern music.

[@philliesfaninlyon]

Still listening to them 40 years later! Thanks for that live album Saga! And thanks for posting the video.

[@thurianwanderer]

Their music is so damn original, it's not just simply about considering them as any music hidden behind the so called lable prog-rock, their music's atmosphere is so incredibly unique and powerful - Yet having many fans, they're far too underrated, less in terms of popularity alone, but in terms of the history of music's richness!!!

[@hellmau2352]

What you said is very true Thurian! I've listened to a -lot- of bands and music over the years and I can say with confidence, no other bands sounds like Saga. I was way to young when they were in their prime during the 80s (I'm 39) but I was lucky enough to see them live in my own city last year!! They are still rocking it very hard!!

[@dcs002]

@@hellmau2352 There really are very few bands that have their own completely unmistakable sound. No one (Canadian anyway) will ever ask "Who's that?" while a Saga song is playing. Rush, Yes, and Queen also come to mind. This guitarist also has his own very distinct sound. He has that amazing Les Paul/P90/Marshall tone tweaked monstrously, but what makes him so unique is that he finds the power in the single notes (sustained or staccato) and melodies, not just power chords. That makes him stand out in a band that would otherwise be drowning in synths. On the Loose is my favorite song from that period, and the power he gets from just a few well-placed notes in the choruses blew me away when I heard it. (Alex Lifeson did something similar in the intro to Camera Eye.) IMO, you really need a crunchy guitar for rock, but you don't need that wall of sound that 70s bands used. If you find more creative places to play and more creative styles, man you can really rock it up. I love how they do instrumental breaks instead of solos too. No one has the spotlight in that band during a break, unless it's a special or something. They're a band with a totally unified sound. Sorry - long post, but I had some feelings to share. Peace.

[@michaelkennedy5126]

Saga has their own sound for sure. Great band!!!!

[@tonyfrench2700]

Steve was one of the most underrated drummers I have ever seen, and to be a"leftie" too made me dive into the drums more than any other drummers did,I saw Saga back in 1982 opening up for Billy squire and met the band backstage and they were super nice,then I saw them in 1985 and they ask me for a good place to eat and then I got invited to eat with them and it was a pleasure to hang out with them

[@sudicalwig]

@@dcs002 Tony Clarkin from Magnum does alot of that staccato-style riffing as well. They're quite similar I think. Both great.

[@davidoran123]

Saga was such a great band, just listen to them live. great recording, they should have been HUGE.

[@petesimon5042]

Yeah!

[@johnambaum2310]

Is!

[@davidoran123]

okay you right@@johnambaum2310

[@Leberkaesbaron]

Real musicians, brilliant songs ... there is no such thing today really sad anymore

[@liedgitarrist]

Doch, du musst nur richtig suchen!

[@edkester9530]

SAGA,It is my favorite rockband alltime.I love them for about 36 years.

[@ralfwegmann684]

I am a Saga Fan since 1983, when I was at my first Saga concert . Heads or Tales Tour in Würzburg/Germany with the famous video wall. Brilliant concert.

[@edkester9530]

@@ralfwegmann684 My first concert was in 1990 in Den Haag NL. I was listening to the liveLP: In Transit and I thought this my music that I love and still my favorite album alltime.

[@ralfwegmann684]

@@edkester9530 saw them this year in march in Stuttgart. Out of the shadows tour. Again brilliant.

[@ralfwegmann684]

Was my 18th Saga concert.

[@berndweidenhoefer180]

Since 1978... You're Not Alone

[@boris2342]

One of the first Canadian band to embrace Digital recording

[@DarrenMalone253]

One of my very first albums, Worlds Apart in the US 1981. Wind him up, then No Stranger was awesome here 💪

[@brooklyn9845]

100 hundred years ago and still today April 16 2024 to be honest one of the greats in music history especially de 80s era

[@bennievandijke1]

Yep this is saga always the best live!!!! Realy goos bumps

[@vadimkorobicyn]

Тащусь от SAGA с 198..года Необыкновенно оригинальный стиль их музыки. Я же из армии вернулся!!! Нервы и мозговые извилины... Ого Лены!!!

[@cbFIN]

Incredible how well they played live by this point. Also mastering keyboards live wasn't as easy as using plugins from computers. Well, it sounded better than what you get from modeled synths so worth all the trouble!

[@andersondavies3589]

And they are still incredible, and still the same strong voice! Check for the live bits from Koblenz in June 2023! Amazing, THANKS, SAGA!

[@euenheim9903]

Rockpop in Concert, zuerst trat "Spliff" auf, die bis dahin noch keinen großen Namen hatten. "Saga", "Foreigner" und "Meatloaf" boten ein musikalisches Feuerwerk bis in die frühen Morgenstunden und rockten die Halle. Schöne Erinnerung auf KZbin einen Live-Mitschnitt zu finden. Lang, lang ...... ist es her.

[@baumi-metal9123]

Ich glaub, Saga kam zuerst bin aber nicht 100% sicher. Wir waren eigentlich wegen Foreigner da und kannten Saga garnicht. Nach dem Konzert aber eine meiner Lieblingsbands. War Hammer damals. Ich war mit nem Kumpel mit meinem Käfer (mein erstes Auto- 22 liter auf 100 Ogott) da.

[@henryh.3988]

@@baumi-metal9123 Käfer🤘🤘👍👍👍👍

[@1966popol]

So cool to recall the past with these truly amazing musicians .Thanks for sharing ❤

[@keithlapere7650]

I've been listening to this unique band when they were still playing colleges I have recordings still on cassette from the late 70'a or early 80's,when they were known as Pockets.

[@Vikingqueen418]

A great band!! I can not understand why they don´t have more followers. Such a fantastic band

[@robertghanem4908]

RUSH AND TRIUMPH STOLE THE SPOTLIGHT??

[@Chris-pf8by]

Tight... no better word to describe

[@thomasapel5730]

I am a fan since then...Saw them more than a dozen times since them...they are still alive and worth a visit! 5 Gigs in Germany in 2019, go for it!

[@tottsworld]

1982 mit 14 Jahren das Album in Transit gekauft…. 1 Jahr lang nix anderes gehört, hammer!!

[@user-xh5xt5vq4p]

The most beautiful language around the world. MUSIC

[@MrSadsack56]

too see a live version of no stranger does it all for me..!! many thanks

[@danielfisch389]

First class musicianship and songwriting

[@dampfi1969]

I love this band

[@garycarter961]

saw this group in the early 80s in Knoxville Tn. Awesome show! was going to mention the case and dang if it's not in this show.

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Saga at there best :-)Right into my SAGA playlist :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!

[@djheaven2772]

Great band, great singer, great moustache. Saw them twice or three times.

[@ianbrown3304]

Finally, the moustache gets recognician. The band were never the same when it left due to musical differences.

[@TheFreddenmark]

SAGA performed many times in Denmark - Great band with god songs and great musicians. Lot of energy

[@kevinc1851]

I have been a Saga fan since I first saw them at my high school in Toronto, Nov 24, 1978 the day I turned 18 and legal to drink. I loved the show so much we saw them the next night at the Gasworks. It was kind of sad saying goodbye at the 40Th anniversary final show at the Phoenix.

[@lightmeupper]

Best part they are still playing in 2024. Same energy!

[@Galamasunrise]

Meine absolute Lieblingsband damals. Hatte jede LP von ihnen.

[@MonicaLopez-sg1ys]

Mi adolescencia Feliz.🥰❤ escucharlos es trasladarme a la casa de mis padres con mis hermanos.

[@tomvander6254]

Got Silent Knight LP as Teenager to Christmas and love their music since then!

[@sudicalwig]

I'm new to them. I love it

[@andreaswinkler7339]

Saga on fire,there best time.

[@peteryyz43]

THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR....ad infi (fucking) nitum!!!!

[@michusman9385]

Спасибо Ютюб за возможность увидеть редкие записи!

[@sudicalwig]

This is a true gem!

[@TheVolker20]

Ich war 14 Jahre alt und es war mein erstes Konzert wir kamen spät rein und die ganze Halle bebte schön das nochmal zu sehen

[@carlosserrano3985]

Playing with the Simmons SDSV electronic drums back when there where new in the scene, glad to see they use not only the full kit but also the suitcase pad set. I still got mine in white also but I was inspired to get one not from them but from Spandau Ballet. I saw them the first time in 1982, I was a teenager but always impressed with the way they sound, so ahead of their time, this is quality music people!

[@michaelreqd]

saw them in 1982 in Heidelberg - and moved to their hometown of Toronto 8 years later (but not because of Saga :) Und ja, Gottschalk its grottenschlecht in diesem Interview

[@thomasmcfly5518]

michaelreqd und seine Hose.... oh man

[@gwsmusic68]

I was fortunate to see this awesome band open for pat benatar when I was in 8th grade(my first real concert and was amazed at them and picked up guitar because of this guys cool guitar sound) was a rock fan forever after that! sweet memories thanks for the upload words can't express enough how great this band was!

[@chrisbenson3322]

Thanks for reminding me how great Saga were. Next stop, pulling out my old records for a Saga play-a-thon.👍👍

[@overtimefreak2685]

Saga waren eine Macht. Was für ein Spektakel! Und die Leute haben geklatscht statt mit dem Handy gefilmt

[@aschule5684]

Love the black Les Paul with the white P 90's! Always been a LP fan and an immediate fan of Ian at my first introduction to him, what a great player, he's been an influence and inspiration, thank you Canada, for yet another great band of talented musicians!!

[@per-arnemoa103]

Still remember how impressed l was that night in 81. A great band indeed. 👍 Used a black Les Paul Custom myself back then. Best guitar l ever owned.

[@quasimotto2248]

Best band ever

[@elianad2083]

Rush is even better..

[@witheringi9492]

I discovered the singer and he performed in my band until 1973

[@catherinekeller9416]

Saga 😍j’adore toujours

[@olivercentner2016]

Saga didn't do it for money they did it for perfection

[@samuelclouet4952]

wouha absolute fan of this band , in transit live . the five first album are genouis

[@rictuty01]

My first concert as a 14 year old was Saga with another great and underrated Canadian band FM in San Juan, Puerto Rico. What a great show! This show is more or less from that time. I believe I saw this Dortmund show on MTV or Night Flight back in the day. Saga rules!

[@bigls6250]

I agree that FM was very ubder-rated! Black Noise was absolutely epic! Saw them in the round at Ontario Place Forum and they blew me away. Couldn't understand why these two bands got so overlooked. All of us Canucks should be proud.

[@richthuijs]

My first introduction to Saga seeing this live on German TV in 1981. Big fan ever since and still are. Saw the Heads or tales tour in Amsterdam soon after this, what a great show and album!! Still love to see this, had it on audio tape and played that tape grey! Thanks for uploading this

[@salvatorearena1727]

Riascoltare i saga emozionante sono tornato indietro fantastici anni 80👍

[@t161sprawotsi3]

The ST🌟R..Hi .. Friend's Thank's for Up Load SAGA LIVE In CONCERT I 💝 LIKE BEAUTY MELODY .. LEGEND CLASIC ROCK BAND In THE WORLD Where is Watching 2♒21 .. GOOD LUCKY 💖 ROCK NEVER DIE ❤️ DON'T BE LATE .. GUY'S ..🙋 🇮🇩 🙏💞👍

[@Hackelutz]

40 Years great Music !

[@user-xh5xt5vq4p]

This is a master of the great music SAGA my favorite band

[@marcoabk]

yup I still love Saga.

[@Innuband]

Amazing band then, still amazing after all these years! Thanks for sharing!

[@arnehayn4354]

I still have the vinyl version

[@TURBOKONGEN]

I remember seeing SAGA for the 1st time on Rockpalazt Germany on norwegian state tv channel around this time . They got known in Norway fast after that consert . Ther were unique sounding . Still like SAGA . Don t be late GREAT song !

[@mjcowgill7906]

I've loved you from the 1st time I heard you on the radio!!!! ❤❤ And I will Always Love you 😍 ❤️ 🎉😊

[@WECoyote57]

Reminds me of my childhood. Had this recording on tape and heard it for years and years! Thank you so much for bringing back old (ooooold) memories. Really loved this band and have seen them several times live over the years. When I remember right, it was from "Rockpalast" with Foreigner and the unforgettable Meat Loaf on stage. Thumbs up for perfect audio and video quality of this upload!!!

[@frankleroux2733]

Saw them in 84 at the Montreal Forum, epic concert!