Singer MISHEARD the Lyric on This Song…TURNED The MISTAKE into an 80s Classic! | Professor of Rock

Coming up, an interview with the two principles from hard rock arena band Night Ranger. the band ruled 80s rock radio and here Professor of Rock interviews lead singer Jack Blades and drummer/singer Kelly Keagy as they shared the story behind one of the catchiest, raise your fist in the air, sing it to the top of your lungs rockers of 1984… the #1 classic Sister Christian. I don’t know if it’s illegal to turn the station when this song comes on the radio, but it should be. It all came from a misheard lyric. Drummer wrote it about his sister Christy and lead singer Jacke Blades misheard the lyric and begged him to change it to the lyric he misheard Sister Christian… Then the session was so rough the band had to play it over 100 times and drummer Kelly Keagy was so pissed he chucked the drumsticks at the producer. Well, this drummer actually ended up singing the song even though Jack Blades was the regular lead singer and it ended up being their biggest hit. The back story of what brought the character to life in this classic… it’s based on a real person. Next on Professor of Rock.
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For any true blue child of the 80s, if I happen to say the word Motorin, You say… What’s your price for flight. …I’m of course talking about the Chorus of the all-time classic rock song Sister Christian from the one and only Night Ranger. This song was my go-to as a kid. Whenever it came on the radio it just put a quarter in me and I was banging my head, raising my fist singing. no Yelling the words full throttle. I’m a non-violent person, I’ don’t ever start fights… however, the only time I ever instigated a fight with my little brother. was over this song.
We were riding in the cab of my dad’s pick up and this song came blasting on the radio and my brother punched the little metal button in to change the station and I punched him in the throat and changed it back. I berated him. Screaming it’s against the law to change the station when Sister Christian is on. I was and still am completely serious. If you don’t like this song You hate babies and kittens and Happiness and joy. Because that’s what this song is… It’s pure and unadulterated joy. It’s the musical equivalent of Jolt Cola.
Night Ranger formed in San Francisco Their origin can be traced toRubicona pop/funk group led by Jerry Martini, who was once a part of Sly and the Family Stone. After Rubicon's demise in 1979, bassist Jack Blades put together a trio with Kelly Keagy and Brad Gillis.

[@tristramcoffin926]

Sister Christian was perhaps partially ruined for me due to a job I had at a grocery store. I never got tired of the song but it was on the rotation overhead and I would hear it 4x a day. It got so that a buddy of mine who I typically stocked shelves with made up store specific alternate lyrics. At the key moment when we were stocking together we would sing out loud, "Krogerin'!!!!! What's your price for rice?!?!?!?" and laugh. Hope all is well with you, Peter. LOL

[@VelveteenRabbitinRedFern]

Good One! I worked for Krogerin, and can see that happening!

[@100hooker]

That’s too funny! I often make my own lyrics for songs that I am burned out on. My advice to you, never work at Kohl’s during Christmas season. I barely escaped with my sanity

[@debbieschmidling8158]

😂😂😂

[@debbieschmidling8158]

@@VelveteenRabbitinRedFern😂

[@tamuman93]

Love it! That is hilarious

[@opinionator3884]

I went to see "Rock of Ages" on Broadway, and in the balcony near us were the guys from Night Ranger. When they played "Sister Christian," Kelly sang along, and air drummed. At intermission, I crossed paths with Jack Blades and said, I told my wife you guys are Night Ranger and she thinks I am crazy. He reached out, shook my hand, and said, "I'm Jack Blades, and you can tell your wife you're not crazy." Excellent memory and a good guy. Evidently, a member of the stage band was a member of their touring band, and they came to see him. A great night in NYC.

[@CC-jl7jz]

Night Ranger is under appreciated and under-rated. Awesome 80's band.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

💯

[@williampotter5653]

I will never forget my friends and I sitting around the television watching "Friday Night Videos"...NBC's response to MTV. Sister Christian was so huge at the time and just before the video played Night Ranger themselves appeared on the screen and dedicated the track to the graduating class of 1984...that was "OUR" class!!!!!!!! We were so pumped and the subject was the talk of the school that following Monday. It was a magical evening and yes we collectively sang the song at the top of our lungs in my parents living room as the video played. Great memories, great band and most importantly...a great song. Thank you Professor...for the chords and the truth. Slainte!!!!

[@williampotter5653]

Love your channel. I had the honor to work, live on air, in radio for over 20 years. I had an opportunity to meet some of my biggest heroes, hang out, build relationships and make some very dear friends. I would have worked my entire career for "free" if I could have had you as an on air partner. I truly dig your content, back stories, interviews...never boring and more often than not...very educational. The one downside of working in the only vocation I ever dreamt of doing, would be, being on the airwaves when one of "the legends" of the time passed away by one way or another. Being the number one afternoon drive jock in every market that I worked in meant this happened far too many times. I've always hated delivering bad news, but when it involves someone you knew and had genuine feelings for at a familial level....it is devastating. SRV, Cobain, Dimebag, Dave Williams, Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Chester Bennington, Scott Wieland, Vinnie Paul, Kevin Dubrow, Frankie Banali...so many more...but none like the gut shot that came October 6th 2020 when we lost EVH. I don't care about the gossip and all the stories of difficulty, vanity, control freak...he treated me like family.

[@brrblack497]

"Don't tell me you love me" is the song that gets me fired up.

[@mikemarkowski7609]

Was playing a gig in Atlanta, just a travelling bar band (a good one!), we started the set, looked out, and Brad Gillis was sitting right out front! He stayed all night, hung out with him, he was very complimentary and couldn't have been nicer! A treasured memory!

[@chrisoakley5830]

I graduated high school in 84 and this song just takes me back to those days every time I hear it. It's also one of the 80s most classic songs.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a bonafide classic.

[@alienmindwarp3455]

The year big brother was watching, and the Tigers won the world series. I graduated in 84 also, and was a big fan of Night Ranger.

[@expfighter5112]

class of 84 baby! same here

[@chriscarlson3700]

Night Ranger and Tesla are the most underrated hard-rock bands of the 80s because they get pigeonholed as hair metal, and they just aren’t. Both bands have seriously talented performers and songwriters, and I still enjoy their music four decades later. Great stuff!

[@youaintlying]

Cinderella too

[@mattsmith7490]

Don't forget Zebra either.

[@famouslastwords0791HR]

Agreed. I also think Winger is criminally underrated simply because Kip is a good looking guy. They made some good albums, particularly the first three.

[@chriscarlson3700]

@@famouslastwords0791HR You bet. People forget that Winger was a supergroup; those guys were highly successful session players and members of other bands (Alice Cooper, Dixie Dregs, etc). Talented group that put out some fun records.

[@melanieryan128]

​@@mattsmith7490Great mention! I just played Bears for my 21 year-old son about a month ago for the first time... he bought me a new turntable for my birthday, so I broke out my old vinyls. He's now a fan.

[@davidromerstein2219]

I’m so glad you touched on “Sing Me Away”. The harmonies on that track are amazing, and it’s a super under-rated song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I enjoy this one a lot.

[@micnorton9487]

Agree,, a good upbeat tune like Sammy Hagar Fall In Love Again...

[@KCCheez]

I had forgotten about it

[@alanW3412]

I'd forgotten about "Sing Me Away." One of my favorite NR songs.

[@ebelmark]

I was lucky enough to share the stage with Night Ranger in The Dalles Oregon for The Neon Nights Concert's We were a local band. I brought all my Night Ranger LP's in hopes of getting them signed by the band and as luck would have it I met Jack Blades first. He surprised to see the records and was even helping me get them singed. Thanks Jack!

[@bryanburge3310]

Never knew that “Don’t tell me you love me”, Night Ranger only made it to 40 on hot 100. Tons of air play in SE Virginia on 99WNOR. What an epic song!

[@bigdaddy7119]

Definitely one of their best tunes in my humble opinion!

[@marybrown1020]

Amazing guitar work on that song!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I did my math homework to this song last year because I thought of it as a motivator to solve complex problems in a quicker amount of time. Train my brain much?

[@albertinvirginia3451]

I just moved from Suffolk. I’d listen to Rumble on my way to work

[@wallofrock6725]

Also got good airplay on “Virginia’s Best Rock...WSLQ is...Q99 FM!” out of Roanoke, Va circa 1982-83

[@scott9050]

Growing up Sister Christian wasn't my favorite Night Ranger song. My favorite was Sentimental Street and the video where their plane crashed and they were lost. Yet another outstanding vocal by the singing drummer. That man is incredibly talented and obviously humble. Great interview

[@Whisper_292]

This came out about the time I graduated from high school, and just listening to it brings back so many happy memories. ❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

So coo!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So you are Class of 1984? 🙂

[@angelabiedermann7598]

I got to see Night Ranger in 1984 at Walt Disney World’s Grad Nite! They hosted different genres of music in each themed section. It was for graduating seniors in Florida. Night Ranger was the most popular band that night and it was magical! My friends and I were singing along to all their hits and when they started singing Sister Christian the audience of high school seniors belted out the song with them! Still love Night Ranger!

[@BillGraper]

Awesome song! This should be on every 80's playlist!!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen! How many songs are in your 80s playlist?

[@RBS_]

...it IS! ...ha-HAA!!

[@BillGraper]

@@ProfessorofRock Way too many! LOL!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I know I’m gonna have to play this song at my school if they ever ask me to be DJ.

[@camariva61]

Night Ranger is one of those bands with two super amazing guitarists ( like Ratt, Def Leppard, etc) and each with a very diferent style. Brad Gillis with his Whammy bar and Jeff Watson with his eight fingered tapping technique and two great lead singers, man no wonder why they dominated the radio stations with some many great hits.

[@BudgetGuitars]

I was Serving in the Military when this song came out. We had cable TV installed in a maintenance shop near the airfield. MTV running 24/7 We definitely entertained ourselves acting out MTV videos on long duty days. The 80's were a great decade for music and hair. 😁

[@eguerra4001]

Thanks for sharing this! I gotta say Night Ranger is my all time favorite band. From seeing them at Six Flags St. Louis in my teen years to many years later being allowed to assist running the sound board while they played a casino in St. Charles, Mo. I got to meet and hang with them backstage. I was completely beside myself.

[@michaelgregory2231]

NightRanger guitarist Jeff Watson has been a friend for 45 years. I met him pre-NIghtRanger when he worked at my neighborhood guitar shop, Sunrise Music in the Sacramento, CA area. They had quite a run as a band in those days and we in NorCal were proud of their success.

[@brianramsey7048]

This music is still as great as it was in the 80s. The greatest decade of ever. Class of 87

[@johnhensler3846]

One of the greatest guitar solos of all time. The way it builds, soars, then climaxes. Brilliant

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a truly underrated solo.

[@RobKMusic]

Met Kelly Keagy after a show in 1993 (I think it was). Grunge had taken over and arena rock was relegated to A and B-level clubs. Night Ranger was a trio at that point. Seemed like a REALLY genuine and nice guy. Was very appreciative of his audience even though it was only about 300 people (capacity for the venue).

[@mrcyde]

I love this song! However, my go to from Night Ranger has always been When You Close Your Eyes. This song has always given me chills and sometimes made me feel like crying when I think about loves lost.

[@MegaDcmp]

The absolute best Night Ranger song, you are right

[@voutsider190]

I like that song too

[@user-re5dl3ir3h]

I agree, 'When You Close Your Eyes' is terrific. I'll also vote for 'Goodbye' which has been almost completely forgotten, sadly.

[@digitalporch2062]

My favorite songs by Night Ranger are Don't tell Me You Love Me, When You Close Your Eyes and Breakout from ATBPO, that song SCREAMS!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Another great song from them.

[@stevegallo8483]

Night Ranger is an incredible band. LOVE Sister Christian. It's an 80s classic. You are so right about the Bay area not getting the credit for its music scene. Bands like Santana, Journey, Night Ranger, Huey Lewis and the News, Starship and others came out of that area.

[@youaintlying]

And let us not forget the biggest band in the world......Metallica!

[@bootska]

Green Day

[@roxannemoser]

Never ever say Starship. It's Jefferson Airplane or Jefferson Starship.

[@strangersname]

@@roxannemoser Or just... "the Airplane."

[@gwc656g]

"you hate this song you hate babies you hate kittens" I darn near choked on my coffee laughing.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha! Thanks!

[@lonewolfrcs1331]

he told the truth tho

[@debbie4503]

Another song I love!

[@stephenlackey5852]

Never thought I would be belly laughing to professor of rock, but… There it is😌🙏

[@AntonXul]

I guess I hate babies & kittens, because I hate this cheesefest of a song. Once I hear it coming, I have to change the station. I can’t stand this song! Especially the chorus.

[@TooMuchBike]

Kelly Keagy is one of the best guys in rock and roll. Loves the fans, appreciates where he is, and plays the living hell out of the drums. He sings my favorite NR songs too. Such a great dude.

[@heatherr0420]

I can't believe you posted this on today of all days, this is a song that reminds me of my dearly departed sister Jen's birthday, she would have been 59 had she not succumbed to Parkinson's, just an eerie coincidence for me

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Jen 😢

[@MyName-pl7zn]

I have a friend I just made recently and we went a road trip and we all were playing 80s music and this song came on. He immediately announced everyone must stop talking during this song and everyone had to sing along, we all did and it was an absolute blast! You have got to sing along!!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's exactly right! You ever seen them live? So good.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Haha, I proudly approve this guy’s rules for Sister Christian and belting “MOTORIN” out loud is mandatory for me every time.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980Seconded!

[@randytessman6750]

You know your old when ..... you cant help but sing it when you hear the first note start playing !! Wasn't a real fan of Night Ranger but this song is "Lightening in a Bottle" ...... whether you heard it in concert, off the radio or in a movie for the first time

[@ProfessorofRock]

Epic all the way! Thanks Randy!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m 17 years old and I never miss a single moment to sing along to “MOTORIN!”

[@AbeExcursus]

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[@OrionF]

Night Ranger has been the one constant for music for me for the last 40 years. I got MTV right after a move to a neighborhood with no kids my age and instantly was hooked as an 11 year old. They still bring it live and still put out quality albums to this day.

[@skip3778]

Kelly screaming out 'your' at the end of the song is one of the best things of the 80's. if ppl havent seen him do it live check out a video from the 80s'. always loved this band.

[@ProfessorofRock]

How many times have you seen them live? I saw them about 10 years ago. Awesome.

[@davidday5731]

@@ProfessorofRock Caught them at Magic Mountain theme park outside of L.A. right when this album came out right before they took off..Such an energetic show..They really gave it there all

[@bobdavis4848]

His interview includes the unexpected reason it sounded that way.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhh motorin’! One of the highlights of the song for sure.

[@matjj676]

​@@ProfessorofRockSaw them 2 weeks ago and they are still awesome! 👍👍😊😊

[@Budman_4044]

Goodbye was our senior graduation song in 1986. The line, "And it's hard living life on this merry-go-round.", always reminds me what a lot of us went through at that time in our lives and not knowing what was to happen in our future.

[@trinaq]

Yes, I adore this song, especially the chorus. It's a sweet song from a brother to his sister, who laments that she's growing up so fast. Talk about relatable.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen Trina! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

​@@ProfessorofRockNight Ranger opened on the KISS Creatures of The Night tour 1982/early 83. Still my favorite KISS studio album and top 4 tour. In the COTN 40th Anniversary box set book tere is a very important interview with Jack Blades and they learned more from that tour than any other tour.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It reminds me of conversations I’ve had with my younger sister.

[@trinaq]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Likewise, I have a younger brother, who's two years my junior, and I've marvelled at how quickly he's grown up. He even seems older than me at times!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@trinaq He’s got so much waiting for him in the outside world. My sister will be in 5th grade and I’ll be a senior in high school this year. I am ready, but then again I’m not ready at the same time. It’s insane how much time has passed. I’ve been motorin!

[@craigwhite8013]

I had the pleasure of meeting Night Ranger a couple of years ago as they were waiting for their ride to bring them to perform at a gig at EPCOT in Disney World. What a thrill!!! I was trying so hard not to totally lose my composure as I told them how much I loved their music and saw them numerous times in the 80's. They always put on a great, high energy show. They were the nicest guys and seemed very real and down to earth

[@pinballinc1752]

That melodic piano intro leading into the crescentic bridge/chorus is absolutely epic.

[@kingofallwhites]

Calm down.

[@ProfessorofRock]

So good!

[@ProfessorofRock]

No way!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s one of the best parts of any 80s song.

[@jeffcampbell2710]

This and Home Sweet Home by Crue. You immediately know what's coming.

[@kristophermelin7160]

I saw Night Ranger a few years ago - one of the most fun shows I've ever seen. They played their own stuff, some Ozzy from Brad's Ozzy days, Jack's Damn Yankees hits, etc. It was a really good time, and Jack Blades is a great front man.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

That’s pretty cool they sang Ozzy songs. I’m trying to imagine Jack singing Ozzy songs LOL.

[@Left-handed-liberal]

I saw them open for Quiet Riot back in '83, and I remember they killed it! That whole concert was killer!

[@cryptkicker71]

Love "Sing Me Away" Night Ranger is just a terrific band. Never have seen a bad performance.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They’re awesome!

[@dorklyasmr6017]

Dawn Patrol is one of the greatest debut albums ever. I haven't heard most of it in decades but I'd bet I could sing along to every song today. My uncle was a Music Industry marketing guy and his outfit had been hired to help pump it up. I visited him on vacation and couldn't believe my luck because he had all this Night Ranger swag to give me.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Your uncle got the memorabilia!

[@user-vd8xs4od3p]

These guys are such a cool part of my childhood. I’ve seen them in concert many times & even recently, they still sound awesome live. Thanks for the great stories!

[@hankgonzalez6074]

Sister Christian brings up some really special memories about a certain girl that I was infatuated with at the time. I was fortunate enough to take her to a Night Ranger show and that is a moment that will forever be ingrained in my memory . I love your in-depth content as well as the interviews with iconic musicians and artists from an era that was so crucial to my life. Keep up the great work Professor!!! 🤘🏻

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the greatest raise your fist, sing out loud anthem of the rock era?

[@christineml1476]

Quiet Riot's "Cum On Feel the Noize"

[@rabby-u]

Kiss: I Wanna Rock n Roll All Night. Well maybe Queen: We will Rock You.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Both Sides Now Paul Young and Clannad. Fist pumping at its best. Sorry for the unhinged response- must be the delirium and relief after today's gastroscopy. Thank goodness there was nothing wrong, I can listen to some more music for now.

[@bbb462cid]

*BACK IN BLACK*

[@Lam_3-22-23]

The Kid is Hot Tonight - Loverboy Rebel Yell- Billy Idol Flirtin with Disaster - Molly Hatchet Stay on Top - Uriah Heep

[@Winstonrodney6989]

Brad Gillis is truly a great guitar player. I never gave him enough credit until he filled in for the late great Randy Rhodes for Ozzy. No he didn’t do perfect note for note renditions but to learn all of that material so quickly and put his own amazing flare on it was quite impressive to me.

[@supergrovah2729]

Night Ranger to me, is the, THE 80's band....I hate that I'm posting this a year after you asked for comments.....I'm a drummer, and wanting to be a rock drummer, Kelly Keagy was the one I started learning from. Night Ranger was my FIRST ROCK CONCERT, EVER! I can play every single Night Ranger song on the drum kit because of their influence on me. I saw them twice after that, once at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs right after they released Neverland. Kelly is my first drummer that I emulated and learned from. Sister Christian was the first song that I "mastered" on a kit. Hearing how he came up with things and mastered it himself just makes me more proud. Thanks Prof.

[@Rossturnerphoto]

I got to see night ranger in concert somewhere around 2004. They did a free outdoor show sponsored by a local radio station. I only knew a couple of their songs prior to seeing them, but they rocked the house and made me a fan from that day on. That’s so cool that you got interviews with both Kelly and Jack. I really enjoyed listening to this episode, and hope to hear more from them.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Awesome! Did you get to meet them?

[@Rossturnerphoto]

Unfortunately, no. If they did a meet and greet that night, I didn’t know about it. But I was just happy to see them perform anyway.

[@pastorbryonscott]

One of my early dates with my wife we saw REO Speedwagon, Night Ranger, and Survivor in concert. All three absolutely rocked the house. 40 years later she and I still turn up the radio when this song comes on.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

That’s a great evening of rock!

[@FreedsFirstTime_Whisky_Reviews]

This is absolutely insane, YESTERDAY I was walking to work listening to this song and thought to myself "it'd be awesome if the Professor did an episode on this song" !!! I sh*t you not! Crazy man. A buddy of mine lost his v-card to this song. Classic

[@jpmesaaz]

Wow, what a great video. Night Ranger has been a favorite band instantly when I heard them on the radio. I listen to them daily even today at 65 years old. Very sad that music since the 90’s for me actually stopped. There have have been a few songs since then but the 80’s to me was the pinnacle.

[@TheRoadDawg]

What a really great episode Adam! I knew some of what they talked about, but hearing them both telling the entire story was really special. They both still have so much passion for what they do…amazing.

[@krisg3984]

I always loved the energy and relatability this band gave us . Nights were alive , summers were vivid , ahhh

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

1984 was like magic.

[@fivestring65ify]

This is a classic. To have one great lead singer is great. To have two is unbelievable. The power and energy of this song is so infectious. Midnight madness is a killer album. I saw these guys live in 2019. They are just as good now as they were then.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Infectious is exactly right! Where did you see them?

[@robertbroughton1443]

Personally, I saw them at the newly opened Riverbend amphitheater in my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Christian was not my favorite song, because of the constant playtime it got. Dawn Patrol all the songs were good, the rest of Midnight Madness was my favorites. Seven wishes not so much, because DP, and MM were harder jamming tunes.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

There are a select number of bands that can pull it off with two singers.

[@fivestring65ify]

@ProfessorofRock There's an amphitheater in Beaver Dam Kentucky that they played. They were the headliner. It was Autograph, Slaughter, Warrent, and Night Ranger. What an incredible concert.

[@dpjfilmmaker]

This band is closest to my heart. They helped forge a lifelong friendship with my best friend from high school. Closet to stage I’ve ever been at a concert (6th row). Criminally underrated as musicians. Twin guitar attack of Gillis/Watson is ridiculous. How can you not immediately get transported back in time when you hear Sister Christian? Amazing band. Props to POR for highlighting! 👍🏾🙌🏾👏🏾

[@neilouellette3004]

Great, great interview. One of the best I've seen.

[@just82much51]

Great interview once again! The Prof. is truly THE Prof.!!! As for Night Ranger, what a GREAT bunch of guys!!! I remember them from the early &0’s, was a fan back then and still enjoy them today. I wish them continued success and great health! God bless you guys!!!!

[@jimstewart424]

I LOVE Night Ranger. Have seen them numerous times over the years and have every album. However, this is the one song by them I could go the rest of my life and if I never heard it again I would be just fine with it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

You gotta watch the video though. They are such great interviews!

[@jimstewart424]

@@ProfessorofRock Believe me, when I find a NR interview I'm all over it. Catching their tour when they come through this August. Would LOVE to know the real story behind the Jeff Watson departure. I know Jeff has made a few comments, but Jack, Brad, and Kelly have been pretty much 'no comment' on the topic. Love your interviews, keep doing what you do. And nice job on this one.

[@cob00927]

I'm with you on this, Sister Christian is a great song, but radio ruined it for me, over played. All of their other hits seem better to me because of it.

[@dadetomric]

Also saw them a lot of times. They were my go to band.

[@bobdavis4848]

But you're "MO-to-riiiin..." ;-) Ah, I worked in AOR radio and I wished I could have switched out half the times "Sister Christian" was on my playlist, for other Night Ranger hits.

[@dustinjones8887]

Fantastic interview with Kelly! I've seen many with Jack, which this one was great with Jack too. But this was a treat to get such a long, in-depth interview with Kelly. This is why I love this channel so much. I still remember when my friend Zach since 1979, came in to my 5th grade class room in 1984 showing me the tape of Midnight Madness and how great it was. I still remember it was a white tape with blue lettering. I've loved that album since, for the past 39 years.

[@cheesesteak22]

Still get chills every time I hear Sister Christian...and a little choked up for some reason, Love It! 🤘

[@TickleFingers]

These guys seem like really down to earth dudes. I got to see them live and was right next to right stage and within a few feet of the drumset when Kelly sang this song while playing. It was an amazing experince.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He really is a skilled musician and singer.

[@mikeralston777]

I was a huge fan from the beginning, and I got to meet them a few times over the course of their first three records. To this day I've never met a more gracious and accommodating bunch of rock stars, and there have been a few. Some of the greatest shows and greatest memories of my life are thanks to these guys. Just solid.

[@mikeralston777]

Ok well, I enjoy your channel

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They’re so generous and kind!

[@angelap32]

Awesome interviews! Love the story behind it all...Great job again POR!❤👍

[@ervinrobinson6711]

Always loved this band from the first album and on. Brings back Great memories from the 80's. They are one of the greatest live bands out there. Totally professional. Great interview.

[@spiritcatproductions5214]

I’ve always loved this music, and I think it’s a crying shame that bands and artists refuse to revert back to making music like this. Awesome story! 🤘🏼😺🤘🏼

[@mikemartin3671]

Your intro story and the song itself put a smile on my face. AWESOME! Edit: mow watching more of the video the interviews (as always) are sooo good! You manage to really connect and draw out really passionate interviews. You've got a unique talent and great content!

[@ScottOgren]

This song always takes me back to my high school days and hanging out with my friends. It's an amazing song that brings back so many good memories and always makes me feel good.

[@orcoastgal]

Kelly Keagy is one of the most down-to-earth celebrities you'll ever meet. When Night Ranger was in Japan last fall 2022, I was fortunate to serve a tour guide for a day with Kelly and his wife, touring around Kyoto and Osaka. He was just a regular guy, friendly, talkative, considerate. I'll always think highly of him.

[@debbiemara2379]

1st band I ever seen in concert. Seen them 10 more times after that. Will always be my favorite band 🥰

[@cindysnow2123]

I love your videos!! I just time traveled back to the Summer of 1984!! I was 19 and working at a bakery in the hip section of Albany NY!! Every time this song came on the radio I would turn it up!! My oldest brother named his daughter Kristyn (spelled differently)!! I dedicate this song to her on her birthday every June 5th!! She recently celebrated her 34th birthday!! Yes I still dedicate it to her!! I look forward to your next video!!

[@shannonblanchard8195]

I’m in Esperance ny

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What was the name of this bakery and is it still open?

[@cindysnow2123]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Carosello's!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@cindysnow2123 Like a carousel 🎠 nice

[@jasonhoffman9895]

I’ve always loved the song. Your enthusiasm and excitement about it really put a smile on my face

[@MCOTIB]

Adam, your interviews and deep dives make us realize what's important--thanks, Professor!

[@vistalite]

I saw Night Ranger on the 7 Wishes tour. Great band, great song writing and great musicianship. The Gillis/Watson guitar duo was just incredible. Kelly Keagy gets my vote for greatest singing drummer.

[@frommatorav1]

Umm. Going to have to disagree. First, see Don Henley. Next Phil Collins. To top them, Karen Carpenter.

[@frommatorav1]

Don't get me wrong, I really like Sister Christian, too. My favorite Night Ranger song is Don't Tell Me You Love Me.

[@vistalite]

@@frommatorav1 It’s my opinion, ma’am. I like Keagy’s voice better than Henley or Collins. Though Carpenter is a better singer and drummer than any of these guys, she was not singing while drumming most of her career.

[@frommatorav1]

@vistalite if you like his voice better, I can give you that. I just didn't like it as a blanket statement. At the time I wrote my comment, my username was Brian S, so I don't know why you put ma'am.

[@mattfritch6375]

Been a fan since Dawn Patrol and have seen them live a few times and enjoyed it everytime. Great music and songwriting. Brings back some fond memories from my high school years.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What’s your favorite song from this great band?

[@mattfritch6375]

I have several but When you close your eyes, Don't tell me you love me, Sing me away just to name a few.

[@135taz]

Loved them. Thanks for the episode!

[@jndfan]

Just another one of those 80s bands that had a really good singer and musicians that clicked. I'm close to 60 now and boy do I really miss the music I grew up on in the 70s and 80s. Thank God for sites like you tube. When the mood hits me I will listen to those songs for hours at a time. I love your knowledge of music and all the interviews you have done. Keep up the good work!

[@tonymurray6518]

Love them saw them live a few years back. Everyone singing along to every hit , Amazing time amazing concert 😎

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Nice 👍

[@TheStrykerProject]

Night Ranger was a HUGE influence on me and my highschool rock band. Brad Gillis is a guitarist's guitarist and Jeff Watson's eight-finger tapping was just insane.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They had amazing guitarists.

[@spuds6423]

​@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980well, Brad is still there!😅

[@dranet47]

I love this band, thanks for the great interview.

[@user-vi4jx2kd8k]

The most sincere and energetic rock band I have seen, and I've seen most in the last 40+years. They give it their all, each and every show. Can't wait to see them for the 20th time or more October in Cedar Rapids. Night Ranger songs are like a time machine back to the 80s, good times for sure.

[@freedompanda9438]

I remember I was in 7th grade, and ‘Dawn Patrol’ had just come out. It absolutely resonated with me. ‘Don’t Tell Me’ was so huge for me. ‘Sing Me Away,’ obviously, but that whole album is still seared into my head. ‘Sister Christian,’ while obviously a huge hit, wasn’t MY favorite Night Ranger song. I put up with it, because it meant the band was getting the exposure they needed, and I was happy for them. I’ve seen them several times, each time just rocked. What a PHENOMENAL live band. First time was on the ‘Midnight Madness’ tour at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA. From my understanding, Ratt was supposed to open up for them, but their album was blowing up & they apparently thought they shouldn’t be opening for anyone anymore, so they backed out & management had to find a replacement really quick. Night Ranger absolutely rocked the house, and to this day is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. The energy on display for “(You Can Still) Rock in America” was off the chain, everybody (but Keaggy & Fitz🤣) running all over the place…insane. Thanks for this interview, so great to see the guys. 🙌🏼

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What IS your favorite Night Ranger song?

[@ebauer427]

i grew up in the bay area; during my high school years, the San Jose FM stations played their songs since the very beginning of the band. The stations KSJO and KOME in particular, were a big part of the band's success. Fun fact: their tour bus used to park in a lot that was visible from highway 280; it had a mural of Dawn Patrol on the side of it...pretty obvious whose bus it was. Also, there was a big cruising scene on El Camino every weekend and there was a young lady who had a dark blue Ford Ranger; she had modified the logo on the side of the pickup to say "Night Ranger" in an obvious nod to the band. This video brought back several memories. Night Ranger is one of the great bands from the Bay Area.

[@arthurcohen9390]

First concert was Day on The Green

[@kenhahn5544]

Adam really brings out the best of these guys in these interviews they both seem like just really good down-to-earth people very cool

[@graphicallydeb9897]

I worked at a small town radio station and they were coming to play our fairgrounds.. I was scheduled to have dinner with them and thought i might die before that day came… it got canceled :(. But my daughter got to serve dinner to her favorite, Bryan White. Those were the best days ever! You didn’t make a ton of money working for small town radio… but the comps kept me there for well over a decade. My kids had the best memories, better than anything money could buy. My job was selling advertising, but everyone did everything. From writing and voicing ads, to doing live broadcasts, jumping out of airplanes, even getting eye surgery on air. It was a family!

[@stevestalock3200]

I had occasion to meet Kelly at his home. Completely accidental. He was totally unassuming and down to earth. You would never know (and I didn't at the time) he was an icon in the music industry. Night Ranger recently played at local horse racing track and their passion for their music remains.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

This reminds me of how one of my teachers ended up working in housekeeping for Lou Gramm. Yes, THAT Lou Gramm.

[@graysonbr]

Dawn Patrol and Midnight Madness were great albums! I loved how their two guitarist could play off each each other. Rock in America simply a classic song as well!

[@deanwatkins5361]

One of my favorite bands and songs of all time. My childhood wouldn’t have been the same without them!

[@actuallytheguy8395]

What an amazing episode. Keep up the great work!

[@seanelcock]

What a classic! My favorite Night Ranger tune, along with Sentimental Street which I think was on their next album. The drums and piano on Sister Christian are unmistakable!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The piano is so phenomenal, like a church hymn of sorts.

[@kenperkins7921]

We called it,cmoderin.😅

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

So many hits. I saw them live in the early 90s. I remember I had completely forgotten about Sentimental Street. The band had just finished playing one of their other hits and with barely a pause Jack goes: “Saw you walking out on Sentimental Street…” The place went nuts.

[@oyesuken]

I actually thought that the misheard lyric was going to be "Motor In"...always thought that was a bizarre one. Great song, great band. The intro to "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" has always been one of my favorite to play. What great musical ideas these guys came out with! Thank you for sharing this story.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Motor Inn, believe it or not, is another name for a motel!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Believe me not many people knew it was “Motorin’” because indeed it’s an odd word choice. We all made up words to replace motorin’ when singing along.

[@davidtrahan3062]

Thanks for the show🎉❤

[@JaneSmith0709]

This song gave me the same feeling, it just has that great bass line and drum beat. It has all the ingredients of an epic rock song. I love it to this day.

[@nancywatkins2622]

Such an underrated band. If you never heard them live, it's your loss.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Sadly, I haven’t. I need to check to see if they’re touring.

[@DuayneHoward]

Saw them at Magic Mountain in 1983 when I was just 15. Classic...

[@glenerickson358]

Four in the Morning was an awesome song.

[@mneugent7658]

Agreed. Brad Gillis alone is worth the trip.

[@nancywatkins2622]

I had the privilege to see them live in Ky at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater, Beaver Dam , KY. Believe it was just a couple of years ago. It was totally awesome and kicked ass. Amazing musicians, and again, totally underrated. I was shocked ...loved them!!!

[@rogerdeahl9629]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love Night Ranger! They had a lot of Kansas vibes........... both bands have a similar style. Nice that a band had 2 lead singers like Night Ranger. Great stuff. Thanks for this Professor! And great Donkey Kong reference.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Awesome! Love seeing your comments every day my friend. Have a great weekend!

[@336W]

Um, Kansas vibes? Okaaaayyyy.......

[@rogerdeahl9629]

@@336W Not 70s Kansas. 80s Kansas when Steve Walsh was replaced by John Elefante on lead vocals.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They are like distant cousins of Kansas with that sound.

[@brandonerickson5188]

Thanks for this. I love stories behind the main song, but also extra stuff about the band coming together and other songs, like Sing Me Way. Very enjoyable.

[@johnstegmeier3758]

Great band. I wasn't really listening to pop radio at the time, but their songs caught my ear. That fun factor hooks you.

[@philipqvist7322]

Brilliant 80s Rock Ballad - I loved that song, and Brad Gillis' guitar solo was epic.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Brad Gillis is so underrated! Have you ever seen them live?

[@philipqvist7322]

@ProfessorofRock nope, unfortunately not - I live in South Africa

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The solo was incredible.

[@lindamcfarland9656]

Lol! I knew some of the story of this song back when it came out. Just the part about it being about a band member's sister. My oldest brother was very protective of his sisters ( I had 5 siblings; two brothers and three sisters) and I absolutely recognized the brother love in this song😊 He's still firey where his siblings are concerned, but then, we all are!

[@ProfessorofRock]

No kidding! I have two sisters myself! Thanks for watching.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I have a sister who is in 5th grade. There are no brothers in the family, just me and my sister. Even I can see myself in this song.

[@christopherborders5942]

Thanks so much for doing a video on Night Ranger. They have been one of my lifelong favorites, and such a great, overlooked band. So many of their songs are ones that I can listen to on endless repeat, even today. So much love POR! Sing Me Away is SO great, too - so thankful for the little blurb on it at the end. 7 Wishes was one of the albums that I listened to non-stop as a kid...so many GREAT memories.

[@JTMoney333]

Ive only come across a couple videos,but i gotta tell ya, this channel is pretty sweet! Kudos to the details and how the info is delivered. Congrats to the whole team setting this up to be so entertaining.

[@bishdizzle67]

Time machine moment: I had weight training in school and Don't Tell Me You Love Me came on the radio in the weight room. It's weird how you can sometimes remember where you were when you heard a song for the first time. Such an underated band. One of my favorites by them is a little acoustic sounding ditty called Goodbye. I used to sing that one with my brother playing the guitar part. Thx as always.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank my friend.

[@ponzo1967]

Song is like a time machine back to 1984. I was 16 and ready to take on the world ✌️

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Did the weight training coach put on the radio for you guys to listen to in class? Because what a great song to pull weights to.

[@einerreklov4304]

I can't imagine this song being called 'Sister Christie'. Like he said, 'Sister Christian' evokes a certain imagery, an image of reverence and innocence.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Agreed!

[@cmdrbnd007bond8]

Another fantastic interview. Night Ranger was part of the soundtrack of my 20s.

[@VelveteenRabbitinRedFern]

I love Night Ranger songs. Forgot about them till now. Thanks for bringing them to the forefront.