Survivor - Didn't Know It Was Love (Video)

Music video by Survivor performing Didn't Know It Was Love. (C) 1988 Volcano Entertainment, III, LLC

[@JessieWright-tc4mx]

It is impossible to NOT listen to these guys over and over.

[@armintiefenbacher-qt5gp]

Jimi Jamison was one of the very best Voices in Rock Music 👏👏👏🥃

[@FRAN-lx7ey]

totalmente de acuerdo

[@spicoli3206]

He had amazing vocals for sure, what range.

[@slimcastillo8786]

OMG I wish I had a time machine to go back in time back in the day people don't just write amazing songs but the equipment are all analog no stupid plug in crap! Everything's natural!

[@lostgalaxy5113]

But we can dream to be there one more time 😊,

[@petiestewart1086]

Never a more beautiful man ,or voice, totally under rated, now in my humble opinion he's right in there with Freddie Mercury and Steve Perry and in no certain order ,

[@mastersonbat8633]

Yeah, not even close, Elvis would be the most beautiful, best sounding, top rated King of music. But survivor is great too.

[@2012turok]

Steve perry is my fav singer.

[@philwatson6659]

Can't say I have heard much of Perry's stuff but in comparison to Freddie Mercury, Jimi gets it by a mile

[@karenguglielmo963]

You are absolutely correct. He was definitely one of the best.

[@sallywilliams5444]

@@mastersonbat8633 Elvis was not beautiful at all.

[@cstepansky5681]

Happy birthday Jimi !!! We miss you !!🎂

[@jeniffermontesdeoca4920]

Puff! This great singer died without the right and fair recognition... what a voice! So handsome... he was just my type, not the classic flesh and bones, vocalists from other bands in that time. 😋 Rest in heaven dear Jimi, you are missed by so many people. To us, you are one of the greatest...a leyend. 💕

[@Сергей-с1ф5я]

Наркоман ?

[@laurayounge]

@@Сергей-с1ф5я NO, never. Drug addicts couldn't do what Jimi did. It's called Talent (with a capitol "t."

[@Сергей-с1ф5я]

@@laurayounge перевести не смог извините

[@sheraa-on8yt]

@@Сергей-с1ф5я Единственный наркоман - это ты, ты чертов наркоман и думаешь, что все такие, как ты!

[@Dreamqueen08]

We will never have another Jimi because each person is unique, he was unique, with an unmatched voice, sense of humor, humble, beautiful, I think he had it all, ever missed!❤

[@carlamongold33]

Jimi was pure perfection! RIP AND BLESS YOU

[@garycarr3857]

1988

[@davidvitullo8581]

A great song Jimi Jameson has a powerful beautiful voice that touches everyone's heart around the world great song writer one of the greatest voice in rock music. Survivor is one of the greatest underrated band of the 80s I love you Jimi Jameson RIP 😎🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🌹🌹❤️❤️🏋️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎸🎸🌹

[@MrShenyang1234]

Very underrated band. Excellent vocals & guitar expertise.

[@grege2383]

With his voice, looks and stage presence he's the definition of a rock and roll front man.

[@coenzo2502]

So true !

[@garycarr3857]

​@@coenzo25021988

[@victorlewis4915]

He was the BEST OF THE BEST!!

[@steve161172]

Jimi The Voice 🙌🙌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@sunsetoh]

The best singer ever. The best band ever. Such a sad shame his life was so short. He’ll always be my #1.

[@JCStorm76]

Best voice I’ve ever heard

[@cheryldyer1744]

I am in awe of everything Jimi Jamison sings and not only with Survivor. Great CDs of his own. So missed. So happy he is being inducted into the Memphis rock and roll Hall of Fame October 12th 2023.❤

[@lostgalaxy5113]

That was great! Too sad they didn't when he was here!😢

[@cheryldyer1744]

Maybe some day he could inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the Memphis induction was great and open to the public. There is a Jimi Jamison Memorabilia Unveiling on 3/24/24 from 6 to 10 pm in Memphis. Good Facebook Jimi fan site is Love & Music Celebrating Jimi Jamison, which is run by his family.

[@DJMPHACTOR]

This is another Survivor classic that should have been a top 10 hit back in the day. Right up there with other rock tunes at the time. R.I.P. Jimi one of the greatest vocalist missed by many us Survivor fans.

[@kimmomunukka.twereone]

Great voice and attitude.

[@Lorerock7]

July 2024, and I’m still in love with this masterpiece

[@thewatchers5930]

In August 2024😊

[@Kadete1977]

October 10, 2024. 😎😎 Cheers N' regards, from Mérida - Venezuela. 🟡🔵🔴

[@Lorerock7]

@@Kadete1977 Cheers from Italy

[@Chris-jt8mu]

Under appreciated song, Jimi had a voice like no other.

[@hermanhelmich]

Chris Baker and the looks

[@josevergara3035]

Herman ch ozona gracias por Temerario

[@pattyj5846]

I miss his voice very much

[@pattyj5846]

Chris Baker I miss his voice. Very find memories that I missed thank you

[@Chris-jt8mu]

Please look up what he did solo and with Bobby Kimbal before he passed.. He made some great Music..

[@kevinpowers8938]

This song should have been a no.1 hit for one of the most underrated bands of all time. Jimi was one of the best vocalist of all time.

[@dwb9877]

You Damn Right!!!!

[@garycarr3857]

​@@dwb98771988

[@andyspiess955]

Bei uns waren sie top 😇

[@carlamongold33]

JIMI'S VOICE WAS PERFECT, PURE HEAVEN. RIP BROTHER!!LOVE YOU SWEETNESS!!!

[@andyschmid7259]

What a formation, Jimi' s voice is unforgettable and lives forever...

[@lilalopez8903]

Me gustaría saber más de él vocalista prinsipal siempre. Fue mi grupo faborito solo se que ya no vive

[@ivanosolda7516]

Fantastic videoclip...the wonderful 80's

[@VictimOfChanges1776]

Jimi was something special for sure. Record industry antics aside, this album was perfect for the time and era it was released. This shit should be on par with "Girl Can't Help It" and while I can't stand Journey comparisons, Survivor had that 1v1 with them in spades at this time period. I wish though that Jimi could have been exposed at a larger level as a vocalist; his versatility and tone was unmatched. I hope future generations can rediscover this stuff and discern something greater from it in the long run.

[@scotabot7826]

I've liked Survivor since 1982, but they are small time compared to Journey. Sorry. Also, "Raised on Radio" came out 2 years before this. Album sales speak for themselves!!

[@bimsingh7553]

Survivor were so underated. Along with their nailed on sound, and Jim Jameson's incredible, emotionally charged vocals.Without doubt one of the greatest bands of all time.Gonna keep you alive, Survivor!! (In England,at least!!).

[@gilliancreane5038]

Love them they were great to watch loved that song

[@archaica6036]

True story! Jimi is easily among my top 3 vocalists

[@danharris2007]

I saw them in Concert with reo spedwagon and styx and they where so much better than both of them. Very underrated. And then jimmi died 2 years later. Awesome singer he was

[@mynewsong9035]

I agree Jameson is the best rock singer of all time. He’s definitely my favorite

[@rodrigofarfanarce3677]

My favourite band of all time!

[@PsyloOfficial]

SERIOUSLY...... one of the greatest songs ever made. .. its great.

[@stevelynn8207]

Play this video song EVERY DAY !

[@erniebetancourt9572]

We lost this great voice WAY TOO EARLY!! RIP MR Jamison!! My friend, one thing for sure , your LEGACY will live FOREVER!!!

[@annahunt1077]

Yes this song should have been #1 on the charts along with all their songs especially jimi jamison singing he had an incredible voice and damn good looks to go with it sing with the angels jimi we miss u.

[@arcoirisomez2073]

Jimi voice was a god gift! Perfet ❤

[@garnerbuckleyjr.5452]

Been listening to Survivor since 1983...

[@cillastricklnd2988]

NOTHIN LIKE STARTING MY MORNING WITH A NICE LOOKIN MAN! MAN WHAT A FINE FINE FINE HANDSOME MAN!! GEEEEEZ!

[@laurayounge]

EXACTLY!!!

[@diegorussy5035]

That guy had an outstanding voice... the rock scene lost a jewel.. Rip J.J

[@henleystudios]

Survivor was and still is one of the best band of the 80's! From the well written lyrics, to the amazing voice and band, they just ROCK period.

[@impact1]

What a well crafted song. What a voice. What a chorus. Should have been a world wide hit. Dont make em like this anymore these days.

[@gregsauer7735]

Couldn’t agree more. This is an epic song.

[@DrSuvirajJohn]

Absolutely!!

[@danielkcarica7425]

you nailed it brother. A well crafted song.

[@JohnSmith-nz2yq]

Loaded Love - About Us there is always a remnant, a small remnant still flying the flag of all that is beautiful.

[@JoshuaMiceli32piper23]

I couldn't agree more 😒

[@adamanderson8835]

Survivor is the 1980’s encapsulated. So glad I grew up in that great decade.

[@barryahern6645]

the 80s was heave on earth

[@dianejasinski593]

Such an awesome song, Jimi Jamison was gorgeous and had an amazing smile and voice, so very tragic that he passed away Rest Easy Jimi 💔😥♥

[@wildcatvxa2372]

I always say he won life’s lottery…golden pipes and the prettiest man in rock

[@elenasena2098]

​@@wildcatvxa2372 Jimi was so special 😢!

[@morgana3514]

Seriously.... one of the best songs ever .

[@Алекс-е5н2ц]

Пожалуй лучший вокалист Survivor

[@tankboss9821]

I think he was better than dave, but he had a brilliant voice too

[@rosamachado3616]

Era o melhor sem dúvida

[@bluv6430]

He makes hitting those notes with power look effortless. And this looks like a sound check, them having fun.

[@andreagaver8217]

This is ROCK!!!! Amazing band!!!! I love you guys!!!!! FOREVER!

[@TheGlen775]

One of the if not the greatest singers ever. So underrated

[@ΧρηστοςΠαπακωστοπουλος]

one of the best rock voices...RIP Jimi...

[@Алекс-е5н2ц]

Jimmy будет жить всегда в памяти слушателей!!!! Супер вокал чувство ритма!!!

[@DustinBlythe]

Two things I can't believe: That this song wasn't a hit and that it's 35 years old.

[@thejeffrandallproject6470]

It made it to 61 on Billboard’s hot 100 back in 1988. But yeah should have been a top 15 song.

[@teresaparkes2865]

In memory of Jim Jameson!!One of the best rock voices!!;

[@sandravegavera2954]

Jimi and his smile could melt an iceberg! Awesome song, band, time!

[@elenasena2098]

I LOVE jimi's smile!❤❤

[@kimberlyleavens6573]

The looks, that smile and that beautiful voice 🤗.Rest in peace Jimi

[@peterkraus5902]

Ich höre mir das sehr sehr gerne an.Den das ist ehrliche handgemachte Musik mit einem sehr guten Sänger.

[@Hasenzahn-ro3mg]

Leider starb er viel zu früh 😢

[@paulmounger9099]

I am listening to this band and they will never go out of style ,they set the bar out of reach. They are absolutely number 1

[@laurayounge]

Agree wholeheartedly! They belong in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame! Make some noise!!!

[@garycarr3857]

​@@laurayounge1988

[@diegofuentes6783]

Great song. Jimi's voice is the key 🔑 👌

[@wolfgangschuldt597]

Great song And great voice. Did not know this before it was played recently on a local Rock Radio Station. And i have to confess being 70 years old. And never heard it before.

[@andresbustamante1299]

Tremendo tema de SURVIVOR un CLÁSICO en la voz de JIMMY JAMINSON con su espectacular voz.

[@laurenirby3782]

Jimi was unbelievably GREAT!

[@sheraa-on8yt]

Yes he was The best!💖

[@32fordcoupegirl]

6-2-22 i have watched this about 30 times, cant get enough, and Jimi left us way to early, whata beautiful soul and love and happiness they had on the stage, HE WAS TOTALLY UNDER RATED, so sad !,

[@kevinpresley3136]

I listen and watch this video for hours and I still can't get enough.I usually have my battery die before I'm done.Survivor is so underrated.

[@sheraa-on8yt]

I have seen it many many time too! I see how this hándsome guy can sing like.😍❤💝💕

[@KirkWoodring]

First video ever for Kyle Woodring, their drummer for a few years. He was 21 at the time and went on to play with John Mellencamp, George Michael, Deana Carter, Dennis Deyoung and many others. Kyle died five years before Jimi, almost to the day. It's great to see this video and re-live the moment it hit MTV in 1988.

[@dawncote306]

your brother :) just read his wiki page. Sorry for your loss. He seems so vibrant in this video. One would never think he suffered from depression. Take care

[@dbrinkm1]

Kirk Woodring Sorry for your loss Kirk...i know that words are not very comforting in their own right. Peace !...Dana

[@dogsrus88]

Kirk Woodring ~ YES, so happy to see Kyle so vibrant!! I've shared this video many times, and watch it often!! It makes me smile!! I loved your brother, and think of him everyday!! Love you also Kirk!!

[@JohnnyangelNIU]

+Kirk Woodring Kirk does any of Kyles equipment or perhaps even this drumset or the bass drum heads remain? I met him at the Survivor show in Hanover park IL in summer of 1995, he was very friendly and was about the ONLY GUY who hung around after the shows. He also on the front of the stage banged his sticks against the bass players bass and played some kind of solo and it was awesome. I wish videos existed of this. Let me know if anything may exist of this great guy...

[@drumsport]

IMO Kyle had the deepest pocket of any Survivor drummer, and in this tune he is playing so free and easy. Wish I could have seen him in person. RIP KW.

[@ddebayan1990]

O Dear 80s rock..u always play with feelings and emotions..magic of unlimited 80s pouring in our ears courtesy KZbin.

[@stars092001]

Absolutely love this song! Jimi's voice was one of a kind. Still being missed

[@anaheimangels40]

Great Song And Video. Filmed At Irvine Meadows Irvine, CA I Was A Stagehand There... Jimi Is Missed, One Of The Greatest Voices In Rock!!!

[@JeichaPrincesa]

For me the best voice ❤

[@safiyahosein2274]

This album is so awesome! The record company didn't work hard enough to promote it. Damn them! Jimi sang his heart out in this song and the others as well. People need to check out this whole album. The music & vocals....perfection!!❤👍 Over 1 million views!! Jimi Jamison lives on in his music😇

[@AlllieBow]

That feud killed Survivor. The record company wouldn’t promote it.

[@DustinBlythe]

Interesting to see Survivor recast as a 80s big hair band. Great song.

[@sunbeamfzb]

Only for the lockdown at the moment i would never have heard this song..how this never became a top 10 hit i don’t know..absolutely brilliant 👏👏👏👏

[@lgz_zomber2763]

Because in the year that this song made out, came too songs lik: Here i go again (whitesnake) sweet child o' mine (GNR) Kickstar ny heart (motley crue) Bad (MJ) and another great songs. but like you said, i don't know this song doesn't become a hit

[@HKB-1]

Brilliant Track From The Album, 'Too Hot Too Sleep'. Amazingly, Every Other Track On The Album Is Also As Good As This One!!! What A Band!!!

[@michaelmatteotti149]

Jimi Could have sung for anybody. Had he sang for someone like say...van halen, he would have made people not miss David Lee Roth as much. A true talent that will be missed by so many! Thanks jimi for making my 80's that much more special. God bless!

[@JohnnyangelNIU]

+Michael Matteotti He was offered the Purple gig in 1989, but had to decline.

[@jamisondean9385]

Amen!...As DLR just likes to run his mouth and not really sing anything consistently....its no wonder why the Van Halen bros dont wanna work with em anymore

[@lamarravery4094]

The 80s were a great time in music and Survivor was one reason for that. Definitely, one of my favorite bands from the 80s, next to Chicago and Def Leppard.

[@bimsingh7553]

That's a great shout, JJ could have lead for just about any band in the 80s. Such powerful vocals.

[@mrss4278]

I don’t think van Halen’s songs were as good though. JJ would’ve sung them well but they just weren’t as memorable.

[@lisagalloway7875]

Jimmy was awesome . perfect voice and so handsome.He was a very nice and fun man

[@SJR_Media_Group]

This sums up the Band perfectly... awesome lyrics, vocals, and instruments. This is my favorite song from Survivor. I play it often.

[@goldflakechallenger]

video captures the good spirits and this song evidently means alot to this band

[@flygod7338]

ladys and gentleman's this is real music😍🤘🤘😁

[@edgarteran1894]

For all you out there. Our generation the 80"s were the pioneers of music videos and every year the videos got better during that decade. Sure there were videos before the 80"s but not like our 80's videos. We saw rock bands that we saw on MTV when MTV really had music videos and then saw these bands live in Rock Arena.

[@michaelortmann6438]

Got goosebums on my Skin. this Song is Timeless ! Really Missed Jimi !

[@marysharp8948]

Doesn't matter when you first heard Jimi in Survivor he still rocks the world now

[@safiyahosein2274]

This man deserved to honoured so much more. There will never be another voice like this in the music industry. He was just plain awesome, handsome & so very talented❤ Just wish if his family/ friends/former colleagues would do more to upkeep his legacy. Even his website is inactive. He needs to be celebrated & inducted in the rock and roll hall of fame. Sadly it should have been done when he was alive.

[@saga2964]

Hey, if you want to start a petition, I'd sign!!

[@safiyahosein2274]

@@saga2964 hmmm sounds like a plan👍

[@crystalfreeman9295]

I so agree Jimi,s voice was still so vibrant and still strong and electric all the way to the end. He still sounds so amazing . His voice didn't change like so many great singers of his error did. He still should be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. He should not be forgotten. He was much to good of a singer. I will always follow him and his music. Jimi deserves this and so much more.l wish I had the pleasure of meeting Jimi when he was still here. Into the next life l prey. Until then l see you in everyone.2020 forever ❣️😍.

[@safiyahosein2274]

@@crystalfreeman9295 I totally agree. He rocked till the very end. But hey he lives on in his music! His songs are like therapy! 80's best era of music!!!

[@litlredhen]

@@safiyahosein2274 Actually his daughter & friends are trying to honor him in Memphis , with a bust at the Hard Rock Cafe, but are having some issues about how/when it is displayed. They also do an annual charity event in his name, apparently. This is a link to the FB page, hopefully it works -- facebook.com/575150672615408/posts/2066870326776761/

[@abrahampoblete3951]

The Golden voice!

[@wendywebb6083]

I love Survivor, always have. Was so sorry to hear Jimi passed. I'll still be listening to this amazing band when I'm 90(hopefully ).

[@kickass7550]

One of the AWESOMEST songs by Survivor!!! R.I.P. Jimi Jamison, another classic rocker that died too soon.......

[@mamanpapa1966]

J adore... Décembre 2020.

[@bethmiscia8297]

I can’t stop replaying this video!!! Love this song ! Didn’t know it was love!!❤️

[@sheraa-on8yt]

I do the same, and i cant stop watching that beautiful man!😍🌠jimi

[@lynchkathylynch]

Always love this video, top 5 favorite of Survivor. Love Jimi & Frankie, priceless!

[@Dingbotz]

My god, the chorus is just so incredibly catchy and just when you think it can't get any better it does - "was I told blind to see, when push came to shove...."

[@alicjaprzywara3025]

The best Jimi

[@randomrebuilds]

Was an honor to see Survivor perform live at the Charleston, WV raceway in 2012. RIP Jimi!

[@arrowbass7260]

another great tune ,Survivor band .

[@kingstram2002]

I am so glad we got to be blessed by Kyle Woodwind's talent on drums he will be missed.

[@MaKetchup10]

Had my first love/ girlfriend in the mid 80's with this song and others from Survivor. They remain a part of my life. RIP Jimi .

[@Faltor895]

Mid 80s? This song came out in 1988.

[@JohnnyangelNIU]

One of Survivor's best songs...

[@trishakelly1855]

There will never be another Jimi~Not only was he a awesome talent, he could make me laugh for hours on end~Stil lovin ya JJ after all these years~save me a place next to you. xoxoxo

[@paulasusan63]

Did you know him personally?

[@jacquelinewright8374]

one of the hottest man in the rock band.he is really missed.R.I.p my friend.

[@elenasena2098]

One of my favorite song! I love to watch jimi singing the best gift for me!❤

[@MEEEEEE798]

Loved this band from day one, some of the best songs that still hit the heart...R.I.P. Jimi great show seeing in Vegas few yrs back...knowing we can't see this talent anymore is another page missing from our music history lesson...

[@terryjanisch905]

This is one video that shows Frankie’s vocals and genuine guitar talent.

[@eduardobsn83]

Too Hot To Sleep is so underrated. The album is so good. I like all the songs.

[@scottmay4291]

Straight up.

[@grege2383]

One of the greatest front men of all time

[@ianlongrigg7943]

Another fantastic song from the 80’s rock era. I can’t get enough of these songs. I was 18 when this song was released, definitely one of the best ever. Uplifting and fun, looked like they had a great time shooting the video as well. I’m 51 now and still listening to it everyday. Just gets better and better every time I hear this.

[@frankfields1940]

It's survivor time all the time

[@paulmounger9099]

I have been listening to these magnificent songs way back in the 80s

[@ryanparker4378]

What a top band that belongs in the hall of fame 👏 👌 🙌 👍 😎

[@kristieleebelcher3532]

One of my favorite singers and a wonderful man taken too soon. Miss by all.

[@alejandracartagena2346]

HERMOSA CANCIÓN, ME ENCANTÓ ENCONTRARLA. AHORA NO ME CANSO DE ESCUCHARLA... LO MEJOR DE SURVIVOR

[@nadeydaquiroz4051]

👏👏👏

[@marylou1316]

Lo mismo me pasa a mi ! La puedo escuchar hasta 5 veces seguidas o mas antes de dormir y no dejo de admirar a Jimi Jamisons su voz , su estilo y lo bello que era !

[@jhonny8267]

@@marylou1316 el AOR es rock pegajoso

[@alfredkonig6132]

Absolute Weltklasse der Song..... Konkurrenzlose Klasse. Glaube mehr braucht man da nicht zu sagen. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@32fordcoupegirl]

dear LORD i have watched this so many times ive lost count, the most perfect video, perfect vocals, perfect group of musicians hitting it right on time,

[@tomislavmaric5212]

R:I:P. Jimi One of the best voices ever. We will never Forget you.

[@onnostomp7138]

RIP indeed. One of the better rock voices....

[@marilenacolombo8686]

Jimi....the best 😊👍

[@GreenTankNetwork]

Yes! Still in our heart. 🙌 rip Jimi

[@ChristoherWGray]

Don't do methamphetamine Word to the wise

[@athanasiosfarazis4920]

I agreed!We aged with these songs.R.I.P. Jimmy!

[@vagresta1729]

I’ve been listening for years. It was a pleasure spending time with you guys back in the 80s and it was sad to see Jimi go.

[@siddharthakakati949]

REALLY WISHED THEY MADE A MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE AMAZING ''BROKEN PROMISES''

[@rochellelisovich7447]

Saw sime live in Japan versions.. oh my gosh. Japan 1985 was amazing

[@smitchix1]

This song was SO radio ready in 1988. This was a Top 40 hit for sure and could have led to a great tour that made this a platinum album...which it certainly deserved to be!

[@gokhanersan8561]

Well said. Most of my heavy metal buddies adored this song and the album in throughout 1989. It was a big disappointment that it didn’t make it.

[@carlamongold33]

Love ❤️ you ❤️ always ❤️ JIMI JAMESON, RIP, YOU WERE TRULY INCREDIBLE AND GORGEOUS!!! YOU ❤️ WILL LIVE ON FOREVER AND EVER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, YOUR VOICE WAS PERFECTION!!

[@franklenjohns3556]

🎉 a love song with just enough rock and roll to make it absolutely perfect it deserved to spend a few weeks as the number one rock. S o n g❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gerritdewit8083]

Oh wat do I miss the eightees when music was great and give us a big a smile on our face.. Thank you thank you Survivor, those were the Days ❤

[@eaglechildkeys]

Jimi's presence & personality made him authentic and unique. I could listen his voice all day long.. Really one of the best!