THE RANGE!| Steelheart - I'll Never Let You Go FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@Johnsmith-pd3uk]

He sounds 100% like this live. No gimmicks, no auto tune. Just 1000% talent

[@The_Amnesiac_Philosopher]

👌

[@DonCummins-kf3eo]

Sure does!! 💪

[@batman3279]

Absolutely

[@erroristmusic]

probably not that good now, after that accident, but yea, no effects needed on this guy

[@nasiasteel9105]

Absolutely

[@davidickes4621]

The 80s. Still the best decade of music. Just magical and diverse.

[@sheilameyers152]

She’ll never let him go!!

[@helenespaulding7562]

Let me guess…you were born in early 70’s.? I love allot of 80’s music, but I wouldn’t call it the most diverse decade…..70’s an 90’s were pretty damn diverse.

[@dcinsc]

Steelheart was 90's actually. That's why they didn't really take off. By the time this song charted in 1990, grunge and alternative rock were literally on the cusp of taking over the music world. Smells Like Teen Spirit was released barely a year after this song came out.

[@franciscialini3576]

No the seventies were the best era of music

[@jp3813]

@@helenespaulding7562 The OP never even said "most diverse". I was born in the early 80s, so I missed most of it. Yet that decade has become my favorite.

[@jamesgonzales5285]

Miljenko Matijevic is the epitome of vocals!! I'm 54 years old, and many, many vocalists have blessed my ears, mind, and ❤, and Miljenko has earned his place in my life's soundtrack.

[@terdellferguson216]

"He pierced the HEAVENS" ... such a fantastic quote for this one

[@kierakorus9279]

Right? I just found these two and started watching their reacts. A couple times I was like oh man they NEED to hear Steelheart. And lo and behold :D

[@louielouie22]

Pierced the heavens.. I like that.

[@ronparsons8786]

This man's voice is a gift from the heavens. No auto-tune needed baby If you want another great voice try Firehouse of a lifetime

[@despayre3914]

Oh yes....good suggestion!

[@mi.dogman4438]

All she wrote us one of my fav 80’s songs. Seen firehouse in concert in 2020. They still sound GREAT!

[@mi.dogman4438]

Spandex also doubled as a nut grabbing, high note hitting accessory. Ha! He had it without needing spandex tho! Great era and a great song of the times!

[@jp3813]

Before suggesting a song, try searching their channel to see if they already reacted to it.

[@jp3813]

@@despayre3914 Too late of a suggestion.

[@hitman142002]

This guy's voice is like a laser beam- pure, focused, and powerful. Every single time I hear this song I am impressed and awed. SO glad you got around to this one, and I am so glad you liked it!!

[@jamiemacdonald436]

I was never a Steelheart fan, but they were definitely a solid band. Miljenko Matijevic has a ridiculous vocal range.

[@alphasonja4966]

Listen to "Electric Love Child".

[@andrew348]

Thanks for letting us know you didn't like Steelheart, you changed our life.

[@Harv72b]

Some say he has to limit his vocals to stay within a range that human beings can hear.

[@erroristmusic]

How can u not be a fan of this golden 80s cheese

[@jamiemacdonald436]

@@andrew348 I don't see where anything I said would warrant this reaction from you. Best of luck to you.

[@susancampbell6981]

He would blow your hair back with his voice!! This song also gives me the goosies when I hear it. Never will tire of hearing this song. Thanks for the reaction.

[@markbro4427]

Have you heard Tommy Johannson (Sabaton guitarist) singing? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXSTdn2mitZghdU

[@GNXXRAY]

You just reacted to one of the most gifted singers ever. His range is on a scale that is not gonna be heard very often.

[@RobertGrainger-e8z]

Yes you are right his active goes very very high

[@tud1366]

If you should ever watch the 2001 movie Rock Star, staring Mark Wahlberg, this singer (Miljenko Matijevic) is the one who does Wahlberg's singing voice. The "band" Wahlberg ends up singing for is made up of Jason Bonham, son of the drummer from Led Zeppelin on drums, Jeff Pilson formally of Dokken, now with Foreigner on bass, and Zakk Wylde of Ozzy Osburn fame on guitar. It's a silly little movie, but it's fun.

[@HelloClarice80]

I really like this movie 🤣

[@PastorTom2009]

Great info. Thanks

[@haps4273]

@Barefoot Bermuda Mower and Steven Jenkins from Third Eye Blind is the singer of the rival band too.

[@rogerdaly6326]

And Myles Kennedy is the singer Wahlberg pulls up on stage to take over at the end.

[@jerrybranagin7615]

Waa gonna say same thing

[@mochs3869]

Drummer here :) - those are actually single headed bass drums mounted way up high - a somewhat common thing back in the late 80s and early 90s. You also may notice he's set up for left handed playing - the toms go from small to large left to right instead of right to left . RIP John Fowler and the drums from the Grand Canyon....

[@Kim-hc5si]

👏👏👏

[@mistywaters5550]

It was sad how early he died. :(

[@jimmymac4559]

What were the advantages of a set up like that?

[@mochs3869]

@@jimmymac4559 The aerial bass drums or the whole kit being 'backwards'?

[@jimmymac4559]

@@mochs3869 the bass drums

[@christiekraczek6522]

His mother is an Opera singer. He still sounds AMAZING!!!

[@katarzynamariamuszynska2811]

Similar like Dimash

[@flyin2low2c]

He nearly bought the farm when they were doing a show on Halloween in 92' ~The story: At Denver’s McNichols Sports Arena on Halloween night 1992, the band took a last-minute gig opening for Slaughter. During the set, Matijevic suffered a traumatic brain injury and faced near death when a thousand-pound lighting truss that was left unsecured on the side of the stage fell on him. He’s spent the past 30 years recovering from the incident, not only the physical but the psychological and professional wounds.

[@abdab7]

This whole album is fire!!! So under rated. I bet if they put this out in 87 instead of 92 it would have been massive. Just a few years late imo.

[@twenty3enigma]

Yep. Record companies got obsessed with grunge, especially bands from the Seattle area.

[@laurabailey1054]

I have the album!

[@rosariocannistraro3561]

Shotgun Messiah/Tyketto /Saigon Kick there were lots great albums that came out in 90-91 that were fantastic but it was just too late .

[@cmholmes1067]

Totally agree !

[@BobiG1964]

I agree. This band would have been far more successful if they released in the 80's. I didn't really follow them. Making up for it now. Cheers

[@whereyougoiwillgorving4492]

Mili stills sings really good. He can still hit those notes but has lost the ability to sustain them but he still sings better than most singers who are in their prime ! He does not use falsetto... He used Straight up power ! Listen to a live recording from that era. This was not recording tricks. He sang those songs live just like the album !!! Also Mili was the voice behind Mark Wahlberg in the movie Rock Star...

[@Otracivilizacion]

It can't be better explained!!!!!!!!!!

[@theresamcgowan8518]

One of the best front man voices ever

[@hfitf7777]

I saw Steelheart live in concert back in the 90's and let me tell you, the lead singer sounds even better live. He hit every note and then some! He never went off key and the band put on an amazing show. The vocals were insane! It was if his vocals got stronger and stronger as the concert went on. He sounded even better during the last song of the encore...

[@cindymoss4082]

100%. He's so amazing in concert.

[@LOKISlog7]

One of the greatest 80s Hair Band songs and vocals. When he was younger, he could hit those notes, now older, the song is structured differently, but still good.

[@boomer63]

That would be because of his accident that nearly ruined his career 😢

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

​@@boomer63 nearly ruined hell nearly killed him

[@boomer63]

@@aaronleesgbclieutenant True that 😢

[@pianoekket]

It's sad what happened to his voice. But I think he can still do a really good scream, I'm pretty sure I've seen a recent video of him doing it :) Favorite singer of all time for me

[@inkoinfinity2]

90s

[@davidwalkerjr1949]

I have been a ballroom dance instructor, for 26 years and actually choreographed the song a few times for the people who wanted to use it, powerful voice beautiful ballad

[@suzieredfoxfur6982]

“He pierced the Heavens “ Amber? Best… description… ever!!! And this was our wedding song!! First dance! Yeah, it was awesome and emotional. Both of us were crying lol

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

I KNOW, SHE NAILED THAT DESCRIPTION!!!

[@Otracivilizacion]

Oh man!!! Congratulations from Argentina, buenos Aires!!! I'm sure you are a unique couple!!! You touched my heart with your words....big hug for you buddy

[@woodywoodman2319]

80s Rock will Never Die!!! Long hair, screaming guitars and power ballads! Nuff said!

[@archashencmaa9937]

YEAH BABY!!!!!! One of my favorite songs.. This guys voice is AMAZING!!! Tragic what happened to him. Much love steelheart

[@MaryDavidson911]

Wait….Miljenko Matijevic? What happened to him?!

[@archashencmaa9937]

@@MaryDavidson911 During one the concerts the track lighting fell and landed on him. Hit in the back of the head he had difficulties singin high after that

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@archashencmaa9937 i remember looking that up. Horrible footage. Felt so bad for him

[@archashencmaa9937]

@@andreadeamon6419 for sure. I was wondering if the drummer didn't wee what happened or was thinking 'the show must go on'. there were a couple of really pi$$ed of people though.

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@archashencmaa9937 just looked on his Instagram. He's still out there. Proud of him

[@ChristChickAutistic]

To tell you the level of difficulty this song is, I'm a high voiced woman, and the notes make ME sweat, lol! So happy ya'll finally reacted to this particular song! Thank you!

[@SoCaliGuyHB394]

This is my favorite Steelheart song. I play it every week, sneds chills up my spine. Milli is the GOAT of rock singers.

[@cindymoss4082]

Everybody loves Eileen isn't bad

[@melissag.3325]

YES!!!! I have been waiting for this one!!! I absolutely LOVE this song!!! His voice is so freaking AWESOME!!!! I still listen to this song today!!! Thank you so much, loved your reactions!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BillWalshIII]

Me, too!! Been waiting for it. My notification came while I was in the middle of an eight hour drive! I bet nearly pulled over to watch it right then! But no one else in the car would’ve appreciated it!

[@hitman142002]

SAME!!! I suggested they react to this one months ago and have been anticipating this ever since!! Knowing the notes that were coming up, I was just glued to their faces...waiting for the open mouth gape :-)

[@islandgreenstrong]

❤❤❤❤ When my fiance passed away I wrote the words to this song on paper and placed it in the coffin with him, along with the words to the song "Thank You" by Led Zepplin. Thank you for reacting to this song. It's just so meaningful to me. Please do "Thank You" too soon!!

[@alicesmith7020]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[@retired4365]

😢

[@scenevision356]

I hope today your world, it Smiles.

[@islandgreenstrong]

@@alicesmith7020 Thank you

[@islandgreenstrong]

@@scenevision356 Thank you

[@ramg8901]

Man, this lead singer’s voice sounds like an Angel!!! Not of this world- like straight from Heaven!! Only a true gift from God can be this talented!!💗🙏🏼

[@vivianhayes6865]

This is straight up talent. I'm dripping with excitement. 😊

[@heatherc3780]

I'm obsessed with 80's hairbands still going to rockin concerts 80's best decade ever! He still can sing.

[@tritontransport]

I saw Tom Keifer band a little over a year ago. I can’t believe how good he was still sounding pretty good especially after all those vocal chord surgeries he’s had to have. I have like 4 videos from the show on my channel. I think they should review CINDERELLA if they liked Steel Heart song

[@markyoung8163]

One of my all-time faves! These guys are rockers! Would LOVE to hear MY personal favorite ballad of all hits Saigon Kick with "Love Is On The Way". Great guitar and some dang "Dust In The Wind" type harmonies! Can't wait!

[@willeenbrown7340]

Omg..yes I've been waiting for that reaction 🎵

[@lisaheathcock7924]

YES!!! Great Song!!!! 🤘🔥🥰😎

[@ltrainor4078]

Yes yes yes!!! I love that song.

[@fathalfbreed]

Absolutely yes!!!

[@tiffanytosh1569]

Love Saigon Kick!

[@wordgiesworld5483]

I consider this the greatest hair metal power ballad EVER.

[@thaitim007]

That is THE VOICE. She's gone, will blow your mind.

[@jeanniemetiva6745]

His voice is one of the Best I've ever heard!! Glad you reacted to it!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

This is one of the best rock ballads IMO love this song 💕

[@ScorpionN6887]

He is still hitting those notes today

[@caribou7466]

This was one of my favorite songs back in the day. "Everybody Loves Eileen" is a really good one, too! Loved the whole album!!

[@terryspak5763]

I loved Dexys Midnight Runners too, but the singer wasn't as good as this.

[@DonCummins-kf3eo]

Brother can break glass!!

[@mistywaters5550]

I interviewed Mike (the name I knew him by) and he said he was driving down the highway when the song "Angel Eyes" by Jeff Healey came on the radio. He said he was so up set, he had to pull over and calm down. Hence the name for this song is "I'll Never Let You Go (Angels Eyes)". Songs had to have a unique title back then. I also asked him how many Octaves he had, but I forgot his answer!! but it was more than 5. He can go crazy low and easily hit an E5.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Ooooh this one set a few fires, for sure. 🔥🔥🔥

[@bluesaloon]

He had such vocal range. What I love about him is he sings the high notes and it shows.

[@christophermckinney3924]

This song captures the 80s vibe perfectly. High pitched male singer, slow and soft at first, then power ballad rocks out.

[@MrsScootsey]

Mili is an amazing vocalist. saw him about 4 years ago. Still sounded amazing

[@carriemichelle322]

Brings back so many memories! Blessed to have grown up in late 70's-80s. Almost 50 and will be a hair band junkie 4ever!! Would love to see you react to WINGER..HEADED FOR A HEARTBREAK/MILES AWAY.

[@jamesgonzales5285]

One of the Greatest Vocalist, ever!!!

[@ninawest8]

God I miss 80's rock . If I could go back to that time I would in a heartbeat.

[@jamesgonzales5285]

Steelheart, underrated.... those vocals really!! 🤟👊🏻💪🏼

[@jaysone.94]

YES! I have waited months for this video. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@dionshare7103]

Good to see you all finally react to this song. I've had thoughts that you all would love this one. That voice is not easily matched in any music genre. Man could hit notes not many men can.

[@erockscott1184]

Saw them in Detroit when this song came out back in the day and you are right Amber....He bent back 180 degrees to hit that last note live and it was flawless...the crowd went nuts!!!

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Never heard of this band before. Thanks for the introduction! Try The Darkness, I believe in a Thing Called Love.

[@VinnyZell-c3x]

What is so impressive is that he sings every note. He never screams it just uses his powerful voice even hitting the high notes.

[@mbp_33]

I absolutely love watching reactions to this absolutely powerhouse rock ballad! Especially when he blasts off into the stratosphere with that amazing range! You guys did not disappoint 😂 Miljenko has a true god given talent with a heart to match and can still hit those notes! Sadly, the drummer, John Fowler passed away in 2008 from a brain aneurysm 😢 He was definitely a great drummer and very entertaining. Watch a few more of their videos! ❤

[@Otracivilizacion]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ your comments are amazing!!!!!!

[@CadillacL]

I just watched a clip from last year, the guy can still get that note.

[@davidgreene6607]

I have been waiting for you guys to do this one. Danced with my wife as Seniors in HS and then at our wedding. 25 years this year. And the lead singer can still hit those notes!

[@Vinylrebel72]

This song came out when I was in high school, we did play it at our wedding, I married my gf I met in the 7th grade and we’ve been married ever since.

[@clintjo2377]

Everybody Loves Eileen Everybody loves EIleen so many great ones

[@baronvonsatan]

I absolutely love watching people who have NO IDEA what's about to happen in this video. 🤣

[@baronvonsatan]

DAMMIT JAY YOU MISSED THE BACK BEND

[@baronvonsatan]

Okay one more thing: After that song came out it was a staple of many weddings for years.

[@chrisbeloff6689]

Two good friends of mine were roommates with the lead singer, Mike. I had a chance to meet him at the apartment in Greenwich, CT, and he did a 12-string acoustic version of this song in the living room. Really nice guy and a huge talent.

[@caroljones8326]

Oh wow y'all. I knew y'all would absolutley love this song and the lead singer!!!! I love that y'all are reacting to these amazing songs and opening them up to the younger generations. Keep smiling and keep believing 🙏✌️😉💞

[@zjbell700]

Imagine if Miljenko and all the other amazing massively talented rock lead singers never found music in their lives. A tragedy that would be. What a gift to be able to give this world such incredible singing voices.

[@rhondagray9365]

Waited a long time for this reaction. Loved it. Gives me chills every time. Great reaction.❤

[@robertg7396]

I've been dying for you to react to this one....forever!!! Loved your reaction!! 🤘😎

[@clintjo2377]

So many great songs don't give up on them ever !

[@toddmcdowell6800]

ONE of the greatest VOICES in rock history! his range is INCREDIBLE!!!! Also, try She's Gone by them! 💥💯

[@amyjarvis3344]

Finally!! I love when people discover the wonder Milli!!

[@jessejamessimons483]

This heavy metal ballad is still a big-time banger ‼️ A Rock and Roll wedding reception song for sure. His ear bleeding, eye bulging, jaw-dropping vocal register is not from this world.

[@iammeasurme]

Love my 80s music. Still rockin my long hair at nearly 53 lol. Altho Steelheart never got as big as bands like Poison an Whitesnake. That voice is arguably the strongest of all back then. mayb even still.

[@lisaevick1388]

They have a some great music. Try “Sticky side up”and “Can’t stop me from loving you”. His voice is amazing.

[@k.s.7104]

When the vocals started he gave his wife the look ;) lol. This is a great song for any guy to play for his girl, wife, love interest, or whatever they're called lol. Love the review, definitely a POWER ballad for sure. The fact Milijenko can still bang this song out very well in his late 50s is a testament to his dedication and wellness. RIP to the original drummer John Fowler who passed away too early, in his 40s...

[@bloppysloppy4057]

One of the last hair metal hits from the Summer of 1991. A few months later Nirvana and grunge/alternative took over and overnight bands like Steelheart were instantly obsolete.

[@lesliebolick2407]

Grunge/alternative instantly killed our local club scene.

[@bloppysloppy4057]

@@lesliebolick2407 Saigon Kick, Ugly Kid Joe and Jackyl somehow were able to have hits and Wayne's World was a hit movie in late 1991 and early 1992 but it pretty much over by then. It reminded me of when Disco died in 1979. Overnight it was over but Funky Town was a hit in 1980.

[@terryspak5763]

More grunge and rap imo. The industry discovered they could get far less talent for far less money, plug money into marketing, and sell it. And they did. There's actually been studies done on the objective loss of talent that hit the music world right around 1990. In 1989 we all thought the 90's were going to be unbelievable...instead, the exact opposite happened.

[@lttlejordan23]

I've been waiting for you guys to react to this song for a long time. It is always great to see that first reaction to his first high note lol Miljenko Matijevic has chops!

[@chrislaustin]

This dudes voice is just unreal, and I've heard many of the greats over the years, for sure never got their proper dues.

[@KimPend]

I’m 52 years old. I’ve seen over 200 bands. Hands DOWN, Miljenko has the BEST VOICE in rock. His range is UNMATCHED!! And YES, he sounds JUST LIKE THIS live!!

[@SecretPaints]

Nope midnight from crimson glory does

[@peggiebradley7434]

This song is so beautiful and Millie just makes my heart beat faster!

[@tracyfrom8373]

I just saw them live recently his voice is absolutely amazing didn’t hold the notes quite as long but still same quality in them!!!!

[@kenhall6525]

Steelheart has other great songs as well, check out She's Gone and Sheila as well, vocals are off the charts ! Btw, this dude still sings great today

[@robertprentice6813]

Sheila is amazing and really showcases the singers range especially at the end where the guitar and his voice go back and forth…

[@kenhall6525]

@@robertprentice6813 Crazy vocals , great song

[@justmedarlin]

To me, the most beautiful singer of all times--not just his voice and his looks, but his entire being, his entire soul is in his every note and move. Really.... just an absolutely graceful, strong and phenomenally beautiful singer.

[@randallking2250]

"My Love Is Gone" is Mili at his best even though he's in his fifties he still hits those notes. Love you guy's so much.You make me smile.

[@stevewhitaker5619]

This song and this singer. One of a kind. No match to this. I don't think anyone else can do this this perfect

[@TheKelinrose]

This, all of this, this song was amazing and Amber "He pierced the heavens" you got that right! =D This song is one of my all time favorites..

[@sharonlaflair8605]

What a voice!!!

[@randytuckness9381]

Just for fun, watch the unplugged, she's gone, and Sheila. Just a guitar and his voice.

[@rileyandmike]

KISS - no make up/live “I still love you” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2qXgp6Ih7Z-fZY Billy Vera (great Sax song) Greatest broken heart song “What would you do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPYo2NsaMuAntU Tom Jones “The Voice” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHqtoYOAhdekrZo

[@markfadness9204]

"I'll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes)" peaked @ #23 on the Billboard Pop Hot 100 chart in 1991. Their next single was "She's Gone (Lady)" which peaked @ #59 in 1991 also. That was it.

[@jcbass2u]

That was it because that was when the lighting truss fell on Mili he had to learn how to sing again....such a shame they would have been huge.

[@3flying986]

Miljenko Matijavek is a damn legend

[@flossyangel1]

Yay!! so happy you are doing Steelheart, Love this band and they were so underrated in my opinion Miljenko Matijevic the lead singer of this group is a beast with his vocals. He still sings and hits those high notes.

[@angelabennett-engele1977]

One of my very favorites of theirs!!! His voice is simply angelic!!!!

[@hanklutcavich8687]

🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️ One of the best power ballads out there. Awesome reaction guys.

[@Immrtal1]

I’m really digging this band. You guys introduce me to them with the last song, I don’t know how I missed them in the late 80s but I’m loving it!!

[@mamatay7]

Whenever I think about range, Chris Cornell always comes to mind for me. The Day I Tried to Live, Rusty Cage, Fell On Black Days, Spoonman, Jesus Christ Pose, Birth Ritual, Hands All Over, Cochise, I Am the Highway, and so many more!!!

[@RichardAkin-qj6xt]

This song get's going and never stops!! It's just heart stopping 💔

[@BillGraper]

What totally blows us away as listeners is THAT IS HIS ACTUAL VOICE, not falsetto. That is vocal talent right there!!! I can hit those notes with falsetto. When a guy can sing like that without resorting to falsetto, you know he has a special gift.

[@traviscarlson6718]

Absolutely Couldnt Agree more He's really damn Talented Another Guy That has a Natural Singing Voice without having Vocal Training or Using Falsetto At all Is John Farnham ☺️

[@davedolenti6150]

This is. the quintessential power ballad...The best example from the era

[@TANTRUMGASM]

Similar, but Gritier and more Metal, is Skid Row " Quicksand Jesus" (official video.) Power ballad With over the top Vocals from the Fantastic SEBASTIAN BACH , and those BOOMING DRUMS It Will Roll you.. also QUEENSRYCHE "Take Hold of the Flame" (Live in In Japan '84) has another incredible Vocalist, Geoff Tate, going insane on Vocals. Cheers Folks !

[@scenevision356]

YES TO THESE !

[@LOKISlog7]

Monkey Business and Wasted Time are 2 badass Skid Row songs

[@scenevision356]

@@LOKISlog7 they already reacted to "wasted time"

[@patrickhaligarda2767]

One of my all time favorite

[@foreveralone11w]

I would love for you to revisit Skid Row. When you listened to “I remember you” I don’t think you were fully appreciating the rock genre yet. “Youth gone wild” is my other suggestion. It’s the Gen X anthem 🤘🏼

[@77magakill]

My Wife and I got Married back in 1994 and this was the song we had our first dance to. It is an amazing song and still love hearing it to this day!!

[@scottitus4202]

This band is absolutely amazing and sooo underrated. His voice was used in the 2001 movie “Rock Star” starring Jennifer Aniston and Mark Walhberg.

[@windwarattack2300]

I still remember a beautiful woman in my arms back in the day when this song was playing ...it was beautiful and very passionate....loved it