Saga - DON'T BE LATE

[@knightvalin]

it is criminal that Ian Crichton is not held in the same esteem as all the other great guitarists we know. His work with Saga is so consistently good over the lifespan of the band. He helps thicken up the key leads by playing what they play. His solo on this song is one of my favourites. uses the whole fretboard. Doesn't go a million notes a second ( even though he could) builds the solo lyrically , fits the mood of the song, then doubles the key lines going out. Never in any top ten polls, let alone magazine covers. Seen him multiple times and never fails to blow me way with his performance. The whole band has been so good for so long, they're kind of taken for granted.

[@jagudeloleal1922]

It's true. I think they have underestimated Crichton and have not given him the place he deserves, among the best guitarists, not only of the 80's, but of all time. He has very good technique, very good rhythm, speed and creativity; in addition to being one of the band's former leaders.

[@tres5533]

Well said Jim. When I first saw this on MTV I went nuts being classically trained. Peace Bro!

[@daviddaemon]

Well said. I’m not a guitarist, but to me, Crichton’s playing has elements of Eddie Van Halen and Steve Howe of Yes. And I love this solo.

[@musicforfun5350]

His very short solo in the outro of "What's It Gonna Be" (from the album) is understated brilliance.

[@tfernandez733]

Frank Zappa has such a melodic voice with Saga

[@spa97229]

How in the World did this group not become more well known and famous? So bloody good. I don't remember how I discovered them back in University; I'm so glad I did

[@salorta1710]

dont be late thers still time

[@paulcarfantan6688]

From what I remember, back in the 80s they were somewhat popular in Canada, not so much in the U.S but had a huge following in West Germany. Not really sure why particularly, but the West Germans were crazy about them. Weird.

[@Hastur876]

@@paulcarfantan6688 Yeah, the entire band basically moved to Germany, except for Steve Negus who stayed in Canada.

[@jorgenandersson9521]

At that time I was practisin "Fullkontact Karate" and me and my friends where hired to be "security-guards" in Lund (Sweden)....A fantasic concert!!!!!

[@MrHeadbanger366]

Michael Sadler should get more recognition than he does for that incredible voice.

[@leefreed2060]

This to me is one of the greatest songs of my lifetime. Came out when I was 14, I'm now 57

[@earljohnson7745]

Saga, Rush & Triumph are Canada's gift to the music world!

[@michaelisola6328]

Earl Johnson You sir are absolutely correct !

[@kokanee2010a]

+Earl Johnson I would put Tom Cochrane , Kim Mitchell ahead of saga and triumph even Big Sugar are better

[@PSYCHOLOGYZOOM]

+Earl Johnson Is this channel gay friendly?

[@PSYCHOLOGYZOOM]

spacedoginnebraska OK, so you are gay friendly???

[@tahzzz]

+Earl Johnson you forgot about April Wine...:)

[@Vikingqueen418]

I have loved Saga since their first album. Thanks for sharing this crazy good music!

[@ERICF66]

Wow! This song is still amazing all these years later! I first saw this on MTV in 1981 and it made me go out and find that record!

[@RobertWeingher]

One of the best songs ever performed by Saga, this band brought something new with their vision, there is not even one band that sounds like Saga, i saw them live twice and met 4 members of the band in person, it was in 2006 at Rock of Ages Festival, Saga were the headliners of the second day, a few hours before the show they did a meet and greet and so i met them, the show was fantastic with fireworks in the air at the end of the show, it was a true celebration between the band and their fans, thanks for sharing.

[@rolfvansoelen8916]

I am born in '58, in my early teenager age I got hooked to symphonic rock music. Saga dropped in there, i think around '76, and the band flabbergasted me for a long time.Initially, i loved the music mainly because of the guitarists input, his licks are maybe the best i ever heard, aside from David Gilmour in PF. But you know, Saga wouldn't be Saga without the rest of its performers. The singer, the bassist, the keyboardist, the drummer.... They were just one perfect combination.... Saga was a band, once you discovered it, to keep it in your heart.

[@tedlyngmo9180]

Born eleven years later - very similar experience :-)

[@TheUnclerickie]

Born 1965. Have to agree with your comment Rolf. Very well stated. Saga was my first real experience with this genre in 1981. After that it was Depeche Mode and Kraft Werk etc....but Saga was my first. I still have the Saga Live cassette for a keepsake. My first real girlfriend bought it for me. Sadly, i never saw them live.

[@jason75]

+TheUnclerickie I saw them live, they rocked the house

[@Ashtree81]

The lyrics of this song are so strange, do you know what this song is about?

[@skid902]

58 here too….couldn’t agree more….wonderful times

[@farhanyousaf5616]

Holy cow. I was living under a rock... What an awesome song, and makes me proud to be a Canadian even more!

[@altorre5739]

Ladies and gentlemen...... Céline Dion !!!!!

[@JimboUSAF007]

Saw them in concert back in 1982 as the opening act for Pat Benatar, became a fan after that. 🙂

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Interesting combo. Missed them in 1982, but saw both separately in 1983 and 84. Pat and the Saga boys, great freaking music.

[@alfonsonavacamacho6002]

I love this song, Saga is one of my favorite bands, greetings from Las Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

[@hansKraskes]

one of best from Saga ! Saga , one of the best sound sound magicans ever !!

[@roberaleez6130]

Their signature tune!

[@dougsteeleguitar]

Kudos to the keyboard player who has to play those arpeggios for as long as he did!!

[@TheMapkiss]

Probably the most under rated keyboard player in rock history

[@bpkliveproductions]

The one and only Jim Gilmour. (No relation to David)

[@ovestegan]

Do it on a Mini Moog (early model, a piano is soft compared). My local hero did. Well he is damned good.

[@richardallen9123]

It's definitely an endurance test...I used to play piano...what he did was nothing short of a miracle...;)

[@richardallen9123]

Yeah...serious finger cramps...

[@ok-one555]

High End Performance 🔥💥🔥🤙 Das sind wahre Künstler, die ihre Musik perfekt darbieten 🤘🔥 Vielen Dank 🙏

[@lyrics378]

We’ve had the concert on DVD since I was born and it was my favorite “movie” as a kid. Always have, and always will love this band.

[@jeffsmart110]

Fantastic..the timing and phrasing of Genesis...with a Rock touch!!!

[@lassereinboeng423]

Warum ist diese Band nicht berühmter geworden ? Unfassbar geile Musik 💪🏼😍

[@emilypound]

Such an amazing song. And such an underrated band.

[@Raymondgogolf]

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[@raymondlopez4466]

Masterpiece

[@thewomaninr3d434]

Seen this on MTV when I was like 8 and never saw it aired again.. been looking for years for this tune

SAGA Ich Danke Euch...Ihr habt mir schöne Momente gegeben...Michael from Germany...Werne...NRW

[@joearvelo7260]

PLAYED AND LOVED BY MANY IN MY PUERTO RICO !!!...TREMENDO!

[@javila6341]

SAGA LLENO EL ROBERTO CLEMENTE A CAPACIDAD

[@SUIK0TSU]

Hola Joe me gustaría preguntarte si sabes algo sobre la fascinación de esta banda en tu país, me da curiosidad que saca que entro a un video de saga hay alguien de Puerto Rico diciendo lo querida que está banda es ahí y que incluso han hecho conciertos, un saludo desde México.

[@wilsoncruz1952]

Boricua pa que tu lo sepaaaaa🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@davemagick6739]

Quedao en el 82 al coliseo, primera vez en mi vida que vi láseres… fenomenal

[@tallmarc]

I forgot how much I loved this band, Thanks for sharing.

[@DanielMorales-dz4nv]

Esa canción me recuerda mucho de mi niñez. Es un clásico que siempre que la escucho es como la primera vez. En mi país hasta la legislatura les hizo un reconocimiento por la gran fama que tienen acá en Puerto Rico.

[@landsharkjones8712]

Michael should have kept rocking the mustache! Awesome!!!

[@darthsimmons6957]

I discovered SAGA on VH1 CLASSIC in 2002. I can't believe THAT, was 22 years ago! I was 28. VH1 classic on cable T.V. (for the kids) played the video for "On the Loose", I immediately liked it! I thought, "Why have I, NEVER, heard this song, or seen this video before?!!! It's from 1983!!! Which is right in my "Wheel house"!!! I had MTV since 1986 (when they only played music videos.)

[@nwcoastlife]

Jim Gilmour = crazy awesome keyboard player. Most keyboard players would use a sequencer for that arpeggio. He plays it by hand to this day.

[@GerardVos]

g-minor appreg. not too difficult :)

[@MRMONOPOLYization]

Yeah he's a great player. I never like using sequencers...what's the point of playing it of the machines gonna do the work eh?

[@Hairmetallurgist]

Plays it using his left hand, as well...I've played this song, and your left hand is tired AF after this!

[@ok-one555]

Daniel S that‘s exactly what I think!

[@Ashtree81]

Im trying to learn this song and picked out the keyboard bits if anyone wants to try it, Descending broken chords keys: 2X D Bb A F (Gm9/F) D Bb G F (Gm7) 2X D Bb G Eb (Ebmaj7) C A G Eb (Cm6/Eb) Hurry and dont be late bit... Block chord harmonies: Gm Eb Cm Ab Bb

[@alexandergarcias4926]

Vi al impresionante saga cuando vino a Venezuela. En el año 1983 en el poliedro de Caracas.the best. Lo mejor.lo trajo radio capital ..jose graterol de caricuao.ok

[@katterinegutierrez257]

Viva Saga Viva la Ud5

[@frankderudder7290]

VERY talented MUSICIANS AND very underrated band!! Great song!! What has HAPPENED with our music now!! CRAP CRAP CRAP!!!!

[@anakina1]

Thank you so much for posting a good version of this great song.

[@jeffsmart110]

"carpet crawlers"..meets..Canadian prog..result...simply beautiful music..

[@jg_soares7069]

So 80's . Love it . Relive my youth . Thanks .

[@Tomsen67]

I remember this song, from live concert in denmark in 1984.. i still sends shiveres down my spine.. growing up with these guyes music, making me proud of who i become today...

[@alvogeljr]

I remember when MTV just started. I was 11 years old passed out on the couch .. I woke up in the middle of the night and this video was on. What impressed me was the musicianship. At that time I was just getting into Genesis. Thanks MTV

[@savagedick1462]

Golden times , stereos and Saturday mtv concerts.

[@gerardscaff7408]

Je suis scotché, je ne connaissais pas cette perle, quel riff

[@beatsdddx]

Very catchy songs every part of the band works well together. I had no idea they have like 20 albums and still perform today.

[@gullscomic]

Holy smokes! This is awesome. I just stumbled on this today! Wow! I'm ALL IN!

[@keithstrutter63]

Awesome song. Love the guitar solo mid song. Just close my eyes. One of my favorite bands!!!!

[@hectorreyes7774]

Puerto Rico love Saga🇵🇷❤

[@javila6341]

Best Saga song..i mean so many Great ones!!

[@davidhookway1451]

Was introduced to Saga in grade 7 by a friend in Oshawa. No turning back after that. Lifetime fan !

[@lovemyhd1960too]

one of the greatest bands to ever come out of Canada!

[@jrmodern65]

Was blown away when I saw on MTV..

[@Spookymulder9396]

Jeff Rider it was mtv Classics or VH1 Classics at the time for me. I dvr’d them all when I had one and this was playing and I woke up to it and instantly got hooked

[@WrenFaithBridger]

Me, too. I remember waiting for it to come on all the time on MTV. Once MTV stopped being...well...MTV, I stopped watching and had forgotten about this song. Something triggered the memory today, and I was able to hear/see it again after about 30 years.

[@toyotahontas9296]

Yes, this seemed "next level" for sure.

[@salvadororta9936]

Hooked from the first time I heard thanks saga for the music of my lifetime

[@tubesteak49]

To TheTwiceAMan: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This is the Saga video I've been searching for. The sound quality is excellent. Kudos to you!!!

[@jeffrichards5106]

What a great underrated band, I first seen or heard of them back in the good ol' days of MTV with their video off of the World's Apart album which I bought on cassette, I believe it was the Wind Him Up video. Did not know they had so many other albums. After seeing them on MTV for a short while, seemed like they disappeared, now I have to rediscover them again. Glad to know there is much more music from them out there!

[@ChrisPaul-c5d]

I was a black dj trying to take disco to te world into norway..i introduced them to kool and the gang, rapp, they to me frank zappa and then Saga..wow im still knocked out this is my fav im gonna remix this for today..

[@malibustacy3606]

Reminds me of Styx older synth based compositions from the late 70's, I always liked that sound.

[@thierryharmel8298]

Oh please Don 't be late Great song Is it too late now To dream for a best future Symphonic rock very rare music IT Was when i Was A teenager

[@scubasteve1742]

It's criminal so few remember how amazing this band is.

[@robertadiaz314]

Love the guitar solo ever and all the beautiful song.

[@gwensciora8516]

i have loved this band for 36 years!

[@LenitaW]

we are admirers of SAGA from Sweden!!! Thanks for this very good music!!!! You play very good, malla and Lenis

[@Ashtree81]

Tjena landsfrände :) Har precis upptäckt SAGA, vet du möjlitvis vad texten i denna låt handlar om? Hittar ingen förklaring nånstans på internet...

[@photoggenes7443]

One of the best songs ever.

[@gadskib.diaz.7048]

the voices and drums guitar so magic. I LOVE THIS MAN. BEATIFULL SONG. FROM PANAMA CITY.

[@ramsycromatix1306]

Si una de las cosas que hay que caracteriza a Canadá,es su música de los 80s y 90s( me super encanta el ambiente de Canadá y su forma de vida.....Viva Canadá 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mercierjanice]

Listened to this during hurricane 2017, now Tropical Storm Sally, AWESOME

[@paulnielsen3256]

They've got the ultimate monster array of incredible analog synths...

[@timbuk1126]

I see a few Polymoogs, a Yamaha CS80, a Moog Source and some Minimoogs.

[@frankschussl1570]

QUEEN UND SAGA absolute Weltklasse

[@camdetwiler938]

Saga, Rush and The Tragically Hip are my top 3 Canadian bands. They're just so excellent.

[@robertkiraly4451]

This is my greatest favourite song from their. Sensationally exciting and throbbing instrumentation and progressive sound!

[@robertkiraly4451]

Thank you very much!

[@RustyKnorr]

Throbbing…not my first choice of adjectives. 😂

[@robertkiraly4451]

In the beginning of this song maybe to hear the throbbing instrumentation! Sorry, if You don't hear it!

[@Tony-db2oz]

everything saga does makes musical sense they are my ultimate favourite band

[@HiVizCamo]

In the conflation of memories of this period for me, it's Genesis The Lamb, Rush Exit Stage Left, these dudes, CFNY and a whole shit-ton of D&D.

[@masebearcat]

AMAZING SONG! ABSOLUTLEY LOVE IT!!!!

[@zeeman195]

One of the Most Talented underrated bands of all time.

[@CrimsonThorns]

WoW!!!...yes. absolutely the best quality of this video. SAGA baby!

[@frankschussl1570]

Saga ist für mich einer der besten Rockgruppen der Welt

[@andresmit2868]

Saga. Een van de beste band's van de 80 's

[@lisamack330]

I got to watch a Triumph concert on VH1 Classic and it was badass!

[@alberta12]

Look at him running there's so far to go, He's very short of breath And he'd said don't be late Just don't be late With his parcel tucked tight under his arm He's sure he's passed half way And he'd said don't be late Just don't be late. DID YOU DO EVERYTHING YOU'RE TOLD THE INSTRUCTION YOU HAD WAS OLD I wasn't sure if I'd hear you I'm glad you're still allright IT'S ALL BEEN ARRANGED FOR TEN THE STREETS SHOULD BE CLEAR BY THEN I've done all that you told me I'm sure that they will wait THEIR TIMING WAS MADE QUITE CLEAR IF WE'RE LATE THEY WILL NOT APPEAR They don't know, they don't know They don't know how far we've had to go CAN YOU PICK UP THIS SLOWING PACE YOU'RE RUNNING A LOSING RACE No ! Soon we'll see them Then you'll know That I have not delayed, he said [Chorus] Hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry you might be late Just hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry you may be late IF WE'RE LATE I WILL NOT SURVIVE THEY WILL KEEP ME ALIVE It's not too far now And I can only wish you luck friend I'M SORRY I GO ALONE THIS METAL IS A COLD HOME I can see they're waiting A few more steps and you'll be there, he said [Chorus] Just hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry you may be late Category Music

[@omniavanitas4941]

Thanks you very very much for lyrics this song! !👍

[@craigrathbun6541]

most underated band from canada opera singer,orchestra,and a rock groove name another band like that

[@sethstopcallingmeryandickh9067]

Craig Rathbun queen

[@loupblanc99]

Craig Rathbun Electric Light Orchestra

[@alfredgehlen8173]

Thats the 80's , forever grandios, Saga the best

[@1251wire]

this composition was Yngwie before Yngwie, reminds me of Bigfoot, etc...you know. Saga helped the MTV rock core, no doubt. thanks for being part of my youth Saga, I won't forget you.

[@jamiecreller2464]

Harleys and Canadian music bands, Saga ,April wine ,were my favs back in 70s -80s and still is . AFFA

[@Libra003]

Really love this video! These guys had a flair for drama, and whoever filmed and edited this video knew how to make it interesting.

[@JDCUSA]

I was fortunate enough to see them live back in the early 1980s. I can’t recall the headliner. Their sound is beautiful! The guitarist is phenomenal.

[@datadal]

Will always be a part of my life

[@spa97229]

Terje, well said sir! Same here. Always popped in a Saga cassette driving home from college in the early 80's to visit my girlfriend (who is now my wife). And, now reliving it on KZbin. Fantastic!

[@thandor61]

Hey Folks !!! Meine erste Platte von SAGA 1980 gekauft mit " Humbnle Stance !!!! Doch dieser " Dont`t be late" ist der Besten! !!!!!!!!! Ach Ja: " Scratching the Surface !!

[@bpkliveproductions]

Great band and song! So glad Sadler shaved the mustache later. He looks too much like the Eagles' Glenn Frey circa 1975.

[@stevewilson20]

Everything's right with that Song. I especially love them changing their instruments!

[@datadal]

1983-11-07 Oslo, Ekeberghallen I was there! Michael Sadler was the lead singer, not that Rob Moratti -guy Surely Canada's gift to the music world

[@camppidame82]

I love these guys! I would give anything to see them live and meet them in person! Their music dances around with your soul and is like a best friend. I’m so glad I found their music.

[@CheddaWiz]

Thank u VH1 for introducing me to dis song(and band)!!!! The guy on the keyboard is toooooooo good, i hope i can do that in my lifetime.

[@TheNosferatu666]

I first got in touch whit them with their "Saga - Live in Transit" Album, since that time, I was in LOVE!

[@rickyramirez3743]

Love this song back in the day , saga on the loose

[@imdjc4]

Amazing. This was when they still played each note on the keyboard instead of the later preference of simply changing the pitch in a programed sequence.

[@georgecavazos1798]

When I first saw this video on early MTV I was hooked on prog rock. Even before Dream Theater came around.

[@johnrillo3930]

Simply INCREDIBLE Band...................., I LOVE it!!!

[@firstmovie]

Huge,successful hit in Puerto Rico

[@IMJUSTWANTTOTALK]

🇵🇷 boricua con buen gusto saludos desde toa alta

[@joehamiltonsongs]

Saw them last night in Munich.....absolutely stunning performance...perfect !

[@pyrotunz]

Simply.......... Awesome!!!!!!

[@robinfleet7094]

Such an urgency...many feign it...this seems real, so real.

[@schmeng01]

I saw this band in a bar in 1979 in Canada - they were great and they just got better. They deserve more recognition and fame than what they got - sad!

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

This album's full of Moog synthesizers. This 3rd LP by Saga was their first to have Jim Gilmour as the main keyboardist. The first keyboard you see as this video opens is the Yamaha CS80, which at 220 pounds makes it a real King Kong to both pick it up and keep it in tune at the same time.

[@rossyoung2030]

First saw this band 1975 liverpool empire surporting Styx...what i night that was, never herd or seen anything like these bands since

[@WilmerVilloria1911]

One of the best rock band ever. I watch them in a concert in 1985, it was amazing...

[@FichenScheiss1]

AGREED TOTAL GIFTED SINGER AND TALENTED BAND. SHOULD HAVE BEEN WAY MORE POPULAR WITH AMERICAN AUDIENCES.

[@FichenScheiss1]

@xXDark OncerXx Great Canadian Progressive Rock. More Synths than Rush.

[@Lotmeister]

I remember watching MTV as a little kid in the early '80s (back when MTV actually showed music videos) and being amazed that a guy could play a separate keyboard with each hand. Used to imagine myself doing it. Once I got old enough to actually try to play music, though, I found I wanted to be a drummer.

[@michaelklardenker5589]

Phantastic ! Saga for ever !

[@shaneinkster4775]

One Of The Best Canadian Bands Of The 80s