Skid Row - 'I Remember You' Reaction! One of the Quintessential Power Ballads of 1989!

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[@billwicketvogel1787]

This is the furthest from a cookie cutter ballad of the time. This song was massive.

[@mnn1265]

I love it so much because I had an amazing girlfriend and good times when this song came out... I wonder if I would have liked it as much if I heard it for the first time today? Probably not. I think objectively there are just so many other great power ballads that are better. Part of the issue with this song is that it sort of starts out slow and doesn't really kick in until the end - I still love it but I understand that it's linked to my memories of the time.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

@@mnn1265the story in this song isn’t your normal heartbreak, and makeup power ballad. The girl in this song DIED. That’s why the guy is shattered. He’s homeless and lost everything. He peers into the cemetery a couple of times at her grave.

[@mnn1265]

@@stevenewcomer8837 I agree steven, it's a powerful piece of music but again, I personally am a big fan but I think context matters greatly. It's probably the same reason I do not appreciate some of the greatest, heart-wrenching, and critically acclaimed opera of our time. Just as deep as this particular song but I do not have the context to enjoy it as others do - they probably cannot fathom how it is that I do not recognize its greatness... yet I do not. I understand through analogically.

[@carriemichelle322]

WASTED TIME really shows Sebastian's voice IMO. He wrote this song about his friend, former drummer of Guns and Roses Steve Adler. He was heavily addicted to heroin. 😢

[@andreadeamon6419]

Steve's a Cleveland guy and we were all so proud of him. Sadly we watched him through his career away

[@rowanmayfair9249]

Yes, yes yes!

[@janiemariemitchell9966]

Yall need Q tips! 😂 Sebastian Bach has one of the best voices in music. This song is epic

[@Bri_g3]

Ikr

[@christianwilliamson9752]

Lmao. He has heart but a great singer is a stretch in my opinion

[@janiemariemitchell9966]

@@christianwilliamson9752 really?. Lol. We may just grew up in a different music era. Its all good😊

[@sammyp4216]

They didn't say he couldn't sing. They said the song wasn't good enough for his singing. They are right and this wasn't a song skid row wrote to be them. They wrote it to get a quick hit as they said it's cookie cutter. They need to listen to other songs to see what Skid Row actually was. THey all said he could sing just the song was wrong to feel good about it.

[@rockthatbox2186]

😂😂😂😂

[@melaniebrown4660]

One of my all time favorites. It always brings a tear to my eye 😊

[@timbaker6540]

18 and Life is a great Skid Row hit

[@jenniferpedersen8920]

Sebastian Bach ( the lead singer ) is classically trained. After leaving Skid Row he spent 7 yrs on Broadway in Phantom of the Opera as the Phantom. If you really want to hear his range, check out their song Wasted Time its AMAZING !!

[@Mainecoonlady.]

@@jenniferpedersen8920 I saw him in that play. He was great. He also did Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jesus Christ Superstar. On TV he did Gilmore Girls. Most recently he was on The Masked Singer.

[@jenniferpedersen8920]

@@Mainecoonlady. that’s awesome. He is coming here next month in concert. Can’t wait !

[@christarpley6861]

This is a thousand times better than anything in the last 30 years

[@waynedugger7697]

Amen! I've been saying that exact thing for a long time

[@pegajense]

18 and Life is my favorite of theirs ❤❤❤❤

[@denisegeary6603]

Waisted Time and In a Darkened Room are great songs!

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Sebastian Bach. His vocals are legendary. And… he still tours as a solo artist. To truly appreciate his vocal power, please react to Wasted Time. That’s the something extra…. Also, this song was written by Skid Row BEFORE, Sebastian joined Skid Row. Wasted Time was written by Skid Row with Sebastian and its about his best friend, Steven Adler, the original drummer for Guns and Roses. Adler was an extreme heroin addict and was fired from GNR after the first album. Wasted time is incredibly powerful and Sebastian shows how much he misses the friendship as he watches Adler get deeper into addiction. That’s the power!

[@The13Boogyman]

I think Sebastian Stan is the Winter Soldier

[@thisisitreactions]

Yep Corey had Marvel on the brain!

[@tinagilbert8902]

Watch the f-ing live at Wembley Stadium in 1991 performance of this song (they were there with GnR). Sebastian and the guys will change your minds.

[@Lisa44445]

Damn I thought they were going to appreciate this as a kick-ass power ballad: (

[@raulcastro925]

Right?

[@mnn1265]

I loved this song when it came out, and it was a big smash hit, but I think context matters and I can see why someone listening to it for the first time today might not be similarly impacted. I'm not particularly surprised about this one.

[@thisisitreactions]

For some reason it didn't land with us like other similar songs around that time. Definitely see how this was a huge hit. Not taking away how others feel/felt about it. We are always fair in our assessment.

[@mnn1265]

@@thisisitreactions I personally appreciate that fact, we all want others to enjoy our favorite songs but that just can't always be the case. I'm very pleased that you guys are so awesome and honest! I think you had to be living in that time to really appreciate this, and other songs of the time. Totally agree with you on this one.

[@Lisa44445]

@@thisisitreactions That's why I enjoy u guys you're always straight up and honest.

[@macsnobia]

Skid Row is an expression not a single location. Every big city has a Skid Row.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

@@macsnobia Skid Row is a neighborhood in Downtown Los Angeles. The area is officially known as Central City East.

[@glendamott6420]

I’ll remember this song forever it is a great song. I’m shocked.

[@johneldridge8678]

To each his own. This is one of my all time favorite power ballads.

[@dinodinops9773]

Try “Fly to the Angels” by Slaughter.

[@christarpley6861]

I agree

[@kevinehle6637]

Yes, Sebastian is on every vocal coach rraction channel. One of the best ever. 18 and Life would be right down your alley. Harder rock!

[@Robert-op7oc]

81 MILLION views and you are saying it's not memorable??? LOL... Check yourself before you wreck yourself!!!

[@stephanieclark9849]

*Skid Row - Wasted Time is a must!!*

[@glendamott6420]

Love this song the 80’s were great .

[@seacrestboxers1787]

Possibly the best rock voice of the era. And yes 2 powerful ballads but still completely rock Wasted Tim & In a Darkened Room blow the mind, whilst Monkey Business and Youth Gone Wild show why they were one stage more than 80's hair metal. Quicksand Jesus also a great song. Anyone who doesn't see that they were the best is missing a trick !

[@ExUSSailor]

The best thing to ever come out of Toms River, New Jersey!

[@pridehunter2507]

Skid Row were possibly the first of the big hair metal pop bands to go hard-core. Slave To The Grind was dope and I think one of the first bands to hit #1 under the new sound scan system of tracking album sales

[@MrLuigiVampa]

Unbelievable. A reaction video that is non-performative, and honest. Three dudes, chilling, saying their thing. No culture war/political bullshit. I can’t subscribe everything I watch because it just gets too overwhelming. But this one was a clincher because of the honesty. Subscribed. By the way, I fucking loved this song when I was 15 lol. Took me back.

[@thisisitreactions]

Thanks fof the sub. We give authentic takes all the time and realize sometimes people might not like it! We take the slings and arrows and praise alike! Much love!

[@mnn1265]

Good comment dude, we all have to remember that a lot of our favorite songs, this one included, are wrapped up with our memories of the time. I love it because it reminds me of a girl I loved deeply at the time it came out - I'm pretty sure that emotion adds a lot to the love of the song for me.

[@johnpratt3561]

Wow, if you guys weren't moved by that whole vocal, I don't get it. His range is off the charts, on some of those runs he was singing I don't know how he managed to have enough breath to keep going. This reaction was D minus

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Skid Row is fantastic. Love most of their songs. It's the atoryline that should catch your attention, then your heart. It's a aad song. Sebastian was one of the best and anyone who has met him aay " hes a wonderful person."

[@benjaminrowlett6960]

I'm curious to hear what songs you guys think are better than this as power ballads. I'd like each of you three on screen to name one.

[@TigerLily00]

The singer is Canadian. He ran into John Bon Jovi's parents at a wedding. He joined the wedding band for a tune and Bon Jovi's folks approached him, saying their son's friends were looking for a singer. That is the NJ connection. JBJ being from Jersey.

[@rogerdaly6326]

This song has one of my favorite guitar solos .

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

I graduated high school in 89!! What great memories!! Love the Naughty by Nature hoodie!

[@thisisitreactions]

Thanks! One of the all time great groups! - Fenom202

[@metalcubana3004]

Sebastian is THE BEST voice of our generation. This song and his voice is absolutely iconic. He was blessed with Rock God voice and looks. 🔥🤘

[@Kalau77]

He's named after Johann Sebastian Bach....great song from the 80's......THAT VOICE!

[@persiascott2490]

OlliWooDDA is right Sebastian Bach has a unique voice with incredible range. Unfortunately, this song doesn’t do anything to highlight it. The Song Wasted Time he wrote for Steven Adler as others have mentioned was deeply personal and is an incredible song. I also suggest 18 and Life but Definitely check out Wasted Time

[@DavidMartin-tc1gl]

Sebastian Bach is a stellar vocalist. I saw them live during this tour and his vocals are even better live. Of all the power ballads of that time by any group, this was the best of them. I think they shine best on songs like "18 and Life" and "Monkey Business." Rocking hard was their thing, and that they did during the live shows.

[@bretttodd6470]

It ain't rap. It's a great song.

[@thisisitreactions]

You are correct, it's not rap.

[@aTexasMexican2.0]

I grew up with this type of music. And u guys are great in my book. Love n respect from Texas. God bless the US y viva Mexico cabrones!!

[@markjeenes5916]

There's a skid row in every Town and city all over the world

[@runningdeer2111]

Now you have to react to Steelhearts’ song I’ll Never Let You Go.

[@DaisyChain3339.]

It's Sebastian Bachs looks that made the song, he is the prettiest man of his time.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Early hair metal in the 80's formed on the Sunset Strip in L.A. playing in clubs like the Whiskey and Rainbow. Bands like Ratt, Poison, Motely Crue and Van Halen started off and more followed. Skid Row was actually helped by Jon Bon Jovi. John knew Dave "The Snake" Sabo, who is a founding member of the band Skid Row and Jon got his manager Doc McGhee to help them. But the band was/is talented on its own. But Sebastian Bach's incredible vocal chops made this band special. The guy can sing! His range is incredible and unlike many of the hair bands at the time, this band wrote about social issue topics, more so than sex, drugs & rock n roll, which were pretty formulaic at the time for most hair bands. They took on issues like suicide, drugs etc.

[@Bruh4reel]

This was a good song for a long slow-dance with a girl back in middle school. That’s what these songs were for.. jr high and high school dances.😅😅

[@R777-RLM]

Those are fair reactions, and it's better when you're honest - then, if you like a song, it's better. I wasn't much for it at first, but it grew on me as I listened to their other songs. Thanks, as always, guys.

[@gaiavenus]

*18 and Life* is a great song and message, other great songs also *Piece of Me* or *Youth gone Wild* another great ballad from a metal band is *Cinderella Nobody's Fool* or * Don't know what you got till it's gone* thank you for reacting to all those classics, brings back memories of the good old days, you guys are awesome ☺️👍

[@ronlondo66]

Try "Monkey Business" for a full thrust.

[@mamany6524]

He,could sing ❤

[@WyldPinky]

I grew up in Columbus, Ohio, in the 70s through the 90s. We had one of the best radio stations, 92x. They played everything from Debbie Gibson to Black Sabbath!

[@victoroterocardenas245]

Sin duda alguna es una de las mejores baladas de Rock, jamás hecha. Puede no gustarte, pero es un hecho que es excepcionalmente buena.

[@roihesse9174]

"Wasted Time" is my favorite song from Skid Row.

[@JP-ec9rl]

It's not memorable but nearly 40 years later, people are still discovering it and folks are still talking about it.

[@dawngipe6324]

Try the song, Youth Gone Wild... another good song with good lyrics for sure..it was late 80s and as late teenager in those days it was kinda a battlecry...and try Monkey Business too...another cool song!!

[@johndonovan758]

I liked this song, but I appreciate the honest reaction. By the time this song came out, the hard rock formula was well known, and that is the reason the door was open for grunge, alternative rock, and hip hop to take over the charts. But no doubt, Winter Soldier has some pipes! LOL.

[@thisisitreactions]

Great comment and analysis! And The Winter Solier can blow!!

[@chrisbeloff6689]

If you'd like to see a monumental example of a long-haired white boy singing a power ballad, check out "Angel Eyes (I'll Never Let You Go)" by Steelheart. I had the privilege of meeting the singer and watching him perform the song acoustically in his living room some years ago.

[@Bri_g3]

I forgot what a beautiful man Sebastian Bach was

[@DaisyChain3339.]

Not me. ❤

[@laurawallis7093]

No one could beat Sebastian Bach in looks or singing back then😆 Just to add he was really drunk when they filmed this video.

[@jimmyblood3416]

Skid Row didn’t even like this song. Their manager made them put it on the album

[@you2449]

I think maybe the cheesiness of the video might've turned you guys off a bit. Plus you're correct that this is a very straightforward (kinda girly) type of song. But still I gotta tell you, this is a Worldwide Classic. It is and Will be played forever. I Guarantee you'll hear it again when you don't expect it. Plus Sebastian Bach is one of the greatest voices ever. This is actually him being (very) subdued. On their other songs he goes effing crazy. You might prefer "Wasted Time" which is crazier and edgier.

[@lyngusrobb5323]

My feelings are hurt.

[@GravelBone367]

“18 and life” is far superior and “wasted time” is the truth

[@grendelz]

I know people are passionate about it, but I agree with you guys completely. Its a decent song by a great singer.

[@TerriDingelfinger]

haha yea like we take an opinion serious from a grown man in a hoodie 🤣😂 ridiculous

[@DEBBKIRK11171965]

Sebastian Bachs vocals were Amazing!

[@colleennovak1558]

that can sing and he is a hunk and a half with beautiful hair

[@dianelindquist9796]

I agree with others, I’m surprised at the reaction! And yes do Wasted Time and couple of their rockers, like Slave to the grind, or Monkey business.

[@debibailey2968]

OMG, you guys are killing me with the Marvel movies! Tony Hawk, Sebastian Stans, 😂

[@HoodLizard88]

Hey fellas! Once youre done reviewing the decades yall should consider some live music reaction shows with the chat, we'd love that!✌️💛

[@thisisitreactions]

That's a great idea!

[@davidhill7234]

Yall tripping me out lol, this song was a huge hit!

[@thisisitreactions]

Just being honest oun our feelings about the song. Definitely not denying how huge the song was. It did numbers!

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Damn, y’all gotta be kidding me. That voice is great. This and the band Firehouse had the best power ballads. With their song Don’t treat me bad. This is a must listen. I’d like to know which power ballads that you’ve heard, that’s better than this one? Even vocal coach reactors did a reaction to I remember you, and gave it great reviews.

[@Josephshmosepf]

Gave you guys the thumbs up for the honest assessment. May need to recalibrate something though - that was one of the best rock vocals of all time! lol Keep up the honesty! Love that song personally!

[@thisisitreactions]

Thanks for the comment. We do keep it real. Just like with everything, some love it some, think its okay, some don't! Definitely doesn't take away from the song made you feel! Much love!

[@stevenewcomer8837]

⁠The story in this song isn’t your normal heartbreak, and makeup power ballad. The girl in this song DIED. That’s why the guy is shattered. He’s homeless and lost everything. He peers into the cemetery a couple of times at her grave. Sebastian does a great job. You can hear the anger in his voice that builds up throughout the song at losing his wife/girlfriend to death. He’s telling “her” in the song, “I Remember You”.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Olli got it right.

[@dlu8666]

A+

[@RockinMamaT]

18 and life is a must my friend. Sébastien is a fire vocalist with formal training. They have a bunch of bangers. Great reaction as usual my friends and Peace out ✌️ ☮️

[@jedolivier2688]

You should give Motley Crue’s HOME SWEET HOME a try.😅

[@LaurieKron]

I will not REMEMBER YOU from this damn reaction! Are you SERIOUS!!!! This is my favorite Skid Row song. And do you not hear his voice?!!!??

[@Abri412]

They have much more memorable songs. Wasted Time, Youth Gone Wild, 18 and Life, Monkey Business, to name a few. I loved "I Remember You " when I was 12, and it is one of those impossible karaoke songs, but I do understand why it's not impressive when looked at vs. the full catalog of power ballads. I can easily name 10 better in that category and a few of them have the same level vocals. The others are just better written. Can't really argue with this take, but I would recommend giving Skid Row another shot.

[@thisisitreactions]

Great comment! We could name 10 better in our opinion. I am pretty sure this is top ten in others!

[@scapito]

I love Skid Row ❤ However... I agree. It's an average power ballad with an amazing vocalist. I'd be shocked if they had the same comments on Wasted Time.

[@christopherplasse5101]

Nice honest reaction gents. Try Aerosmith Kings and Queens, WASP the Idol or DIO Heaven and Hell live from Philly 1986.

[@darleneatkinson3906]

THIS IS IT Reactions, I love Skid Row I Remember you, I think it relate more to us ladies the passion the memories of love so us ladies love it and believe me there is many women in this world that all fell in love with this song. That my personal opinion thanks for all 3 of you guys reaction.

[@thisisitreactions]

Your opinion is acknowledged, heard, and valued!Much love!

[@darleneatkinson3906]

@@thisisitreactions Thank you all 3 of you I know I most likely much older than all of you guys, but I love heavy Metal and hard rock music always had I'll be 67 years in few months. But I enjoy watching you guys reaction to music I was very used to most likely before any of you were born, great you get to hear great music. Thanks a million.

[@thegorn68]

"Skid row" isn't necessarily confined to Los Angeles. It refers to ANY downtrodden areas in a big city in North America. Wikipedia has a pretty good page on the origins of the term and its different manifestations. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skid_row

[@heltomb]

I think y’all had a fair assessment and gave solid reasons. I wasn’t a big fan of Skid Row at that time, but being 18-19 yrs old, it gives me a nostalgia of youth. I think that for myself and many others is the true reason that they are taking your reaction as offensive. I feel that each of you had legitimate concerns and presented them well. ❤

[@thisisitreactions]

Thanks for the comment. We see both sides. It hit different for some people. Some genuinely loved the toune and we acknowledge this plenty of times! Some in the comments felt the same way as we did. Much love!

[@DaisyChain3339.]

​@thisisitreactions it was the singers looks that made it so big. His voice and his looks was it.

[@loidepolli6132]

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[@The_Jasonian01]

Sebastian Bach. Where’d you get Stan? Lol As for the song, it’s not my favorite Skid Row song. B- is pretty accurate. Check out Monkey Business or 18 & Life

[@abidababida7096]

They were more concerned with the way they looked than the music, hence the era called “hair bands”. Low quality song writing to just push out albums and make $. Within a year of this song coming out that whole cookie cutter hair band era got stomped out by grunge, which made the 90’s a great music era for rock

[@tbone2071]

18 and Life might be more ur style, from these guys. Olli, don't compare them to Backstreet Boys! Backstreet didn't play instruments and have a voice like Sebastian! lol

[@aliblul2997]

I totally agree about this song being a B-. I'm not sure I'd give it that much, just because I'm a true fan of the band, and I was never impressed with this song. I felt like it was too generic and commercial. But the lead singer, Sebastian Bach, is actually one of the best rock vocalists you'll hear. You should react to Wasted Time. First of all, it's a real song, with a real message, and it really shows what he can do.

[@jasoncook4008]

If you want to see what Sebastian Bach's voice can really do , then you need to check out Skid Row's songs Wasted Time & Quicksand Jesus .

[@catserver8577]

You guys have to see Wasted Time, if you want to hear A+ from them. Also Monkey Business. Shows their real selves and talent, has much deeper meaning, less commercial.

[@Captwalker70]

I wonder if he said it was "non-rememberable" because of the song title? Obviously these guys are definitely NOT into the love story emotional type songs...!?

[@jlafantasie]

Check out Monkey Business, rocking tune!

[@bamachine]

The worst diss in this entire video is comparing Skid Row to the Backstreet Boys. I do think this is not their best work. 18 And Life, Wasted Time, Youth Gone Wild are all better songs.

[@goochma]

This is the first reaction video I've seen beat up on this song. And it will be the very last because you guys are the only one. B-???? Are you kidding me?

[@christopherdavidson4382]

The biggest attraction to this song for me and I'm sure many others is Sebastian Bach's vocals. His voice, range and power really did stand out in an era pretty full of extremely talented singers. I gotta admit though that "you said 'I love you babe' without a sound" might be the most 80's line I've ever heard in a song. 😊

[@maureenwagg5305]

Sebastian Bach, not just a pretty face. Monkey Business is a rocker. Great tune shows off harder side.

[@timmypyron2830]

I believe if y'all would have done 18 and life 1st Y'all would have enjoyed it way more. I thought the song was good but I kind of agree it came out many years after most power ballads so it was a formula that's already been duplicated a lot was a disadvantaged.

[@Joseph-v4t7q]

They are actually from Philadelphia

[@harlee2191]

Heavy metal? More like hard rock. But classic song...

[@peterhz6]

rap songs sound all the same, and I guess you dont complain about it

[@thisisitreactions]

Come brother! You gotta try harder not to generalize your comments! You can reject our opinion about how we feel about the song and say we suck and all that! That comes with the territory and it's all good! We love the engagement! You gotta stop with the low hanging fruit about rap sounding the same. That's like us say all rock sounds the same. All blues sounds the same. All country sounds the same. It shows you never step out of the box to listen to rap. If you did, you would know that all genres have a variety to offer.

[@peterhz6]

@@thisisitreactions you dont suck, you just missed on this one reaction

[@marine5480]

Sadly neither Sebastian nor his voice has aged well.

[@spaceghost27]

Sebastian Stan is the actor who played Winter Soldier

[@soccerdad2539]

Not really a power ballad but the vocals alone make it a great song. If you all think this sounds the same as other vocalists you weren't listening😮