WE'RE SHOOK!| FIRST TIME HEARING Mr. Big - To Be With You REACTION

[@crowgrl13]

Fun fact about this song: the lead singer wrote it as a teenager about an older girl he had a crush on. How precious is that?

[@pennythpmas5787]

If true, adorable!

[@carlosm9111]

I grew up in the “projects” in Bushwick Brooklyn poor af. This song was the first time I remember having joy with my mother. I lost her in 2023 and my sisters played this to her in hospice before I got there and said she started moving and breathing heavier. She passed 4 minutes after I got there. I will cherish this song for the rest of my life because of my mother

[@CousinMarvin]

Your mother is resting now with God. You will see her again. I dont know you but for some reason I know you beleive in God and His Son JEsus Christ.

[@kpag3030]

Oh man god bless you. You got me with that one. Love to you and your family.

[@5Ring]

Fell in love with my co-worker in 1995. She had a steady boyfriend, but we would have coffee together every morning at work. When I heard they'd broken up in 1996, I put a cassette of this song in her mailbox. Married her in 1999. Still together 25 years later. Powerful song.

[@andrewbeasley8292]

Greatest story of all time.

[@lilywhitefi]

This nearly made me cry ❤

[@Miamara10]

did they sing other songs

[@andrewbeasley8292]

@@Miamara10 Yes, they had a couple albums released.

[@michaelmay5453]

You youngsters and your lack of effort. I held a boombox above my head in 1987 and got the shit beat out of me by her dad but I returned the next night. We probably would have been a couple if her father hadn't killed both of us that night.

[@shoemakerluis]

Amber's face going from pure confusion to pure enjoyment is everything!

[@varyingredbeard9827]

priceless

[@SusanJohnston]

Yes! So cool!😂😂

[@howiedundat5495]

Both of them! So excited to see their reactions!

[@Qboro]

Wake up, kids. 80'$ the best music

[@Thjorsson]

💯

[@arronfraser4777]

This song was released in 1991...

[@Richardb91979]

@arronfraser4777 yeah, I remember when this came out, i was 11 and starting to get into music, the 90s, especially the first half was awesome for music.

[@onepab01]

it's a 90s song 😊

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Yeah sorry, the 90s were the best, which this was one of them.

[@markyoung8163]

Love the heck outta this band and this song. For something similar, you should totally check out "More Than Words" by Extreme. You will be "shook". Lol

[@JaneSmith-lu8ol]

Yes!

[@shepherdkelley4156]

Most definitely 👍

[@Shrykespeare]

Great song - though it kind of ticked them off that Extreme - by all accounts a hard-rockin' group - were known first and foremost for a slow-moving ballad. People heard "More Than Words" and assumed that was their whole vibe.

[@thadonis.]

yes thats what that song reminds me of!

[@andy60234]

try a lot of Extreme cause Nuno is a great guitarist. "Do you want to play with me" is a great song.

[@joerod1084]

The expression on Amber's face during the first 45 seconds of the song is PRICELESS!!!

[@TucBroder]

@@sheiladrucker6872 I'm pretty sure she thought the song was about something else...

[@Michael-on4ti]

That was classic

[@mikemiguel8103]

Vocals is Eric martin

[@allendixon7700]

​@@TucBroderThe call biggie smalls, biggie smalls. But post what they call this guy biggie biggie biggie i'm still a biggie smart

[@TucBroder]

@@allendixon7700 Are you having a stroke?

[@Richardb91979]

November 1991 To Be With You came out, I was 11 years old, it'll be 33 years this year, crazy, still a great song though.

[@paulaboyd9743]

I was 13 and I still love this!

[@Northanteus]

@@paulaboyd9743 And I was 12, about three months from 13 at that point. We are the oldies now. 😁

[@MrPickledede]

​@@Northanteus I had just turned 12 in September.. We were so darn lucky to experience the last decade of great music!

[@youbadolivez]

​@MrPickledede November 91just turned 16 starting my sophomore year it's awesome that you were able to experience great music.

[@yuckfou16]

Eric Martin's voice definitely makes Amber eargasm.

[@Shrykespeare]

Love this song. This was BY FAR their biggest hit, hitting #1 and going Gold in 1992. If you go down this rabbit hole, do "Just Take My Heart", "Wild World" (a cover of a Cat Stevens song), "Take Cover", "Green Tinted Sixties Mind" and "Superfantastic". The lead vocalist's name is Eric Martin. And if you want another great 90s band with a fantastic lead singer, check out Live (pronounced like in "alive"), and their song "Lightning Crashes".

[@michaelmardling3152]

or the other great song by Live - Dolphin's Cry

[@Shrykespeare]

@@michaelmardling3152 Or Lakini's Juice - the guitar riff in that song is SICK.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Live had multiple great songs in the 90s.

[@smilehappylovelife7991]

Live has so many great songs! "The Beauty of Grey.", "Pain Lies on the Riverside." and "I Alone" to name just a few. I finally got to see Live in concert a few years back and Oh my, awesome!!

[@gen077]

Mine from Live would have to be The Dam at Otter Creek, although Lightning Crashes is a beautiful song too.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Mr. Big is famous for this ballad... but the band rocked - they had 3 exceptional musicians (bassist Billy Sheehan, guitarist Paul Gilbert, and drummer Pat Torpey) and a great singer, Eric Martin. The band debuted in 1989, but it was the 2nd album 'Lean into it' that made them stars in 1991, going platinum in the US (1 million copies) ... the 3rd album 'Bump ahead' was a huge hit worldwide in 1993... Guitarist Paul Gilbert felt that their 1996 album 'Hey man' was a bit too commercial, so he quit soon after. Guitarist Richie Kotzen joined Mr. Big in 1999 for the album 'Get over it' and 'Actual size' in 2001... However, disagreements led to Mr. Big breaking up soon after. In 2010, guitarist Paul Gilbert reunited w/ the original Mr. Big to release the album 'What if' . Tragically, original drummer Pat Torpey passed away from Parkinson's disease in 2018 (R.I.P.) and the last Mr. Big album in 2017 ('Defying gravity') had been recorded (mostly) without him. To date, Mr. Big has opted not to continue after the death of drummer Pat Torpey... Other Mr. Big singles - 'Green tinted sixties mind' ... 'Wild world' (Cat Stevens cover)... 'Addicted to that rush'... 'Alive & kickin' ... 'Take cover'

[@medmar76]

They also opened for Rush on either the "Hold Your Fire" or "Presto" tours, I can't recall which.

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@medmar76 That would be 'Presto' tour - 1989 -'90

[@sdodge68]

You can't forget the live performance of Daddy, Brother, Lover and Little Boy

[@blgeiger71]

Hear, Hear!!! You, @Sumon Jamal hath provided a most excellent and informative comment. I could not have said it better myself, so thanks a bunch and ROCK ON Y’ALL 😜🤘🏻🤘🏻💯🍻🥁✌🏻

[@satoricrush]

Billy Sheenan is killing it in Sons of Apollo now. Got s chance to see Eric Martin sing a few years back with Avantasia. He filled in for Klaus Meine who couldn't make the tour. Now, Eric is doing solo tour.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Whoever picked this song Thank you, This is such a good song😊

[@jonathannicholson5675]

This may be the greatest reaction ever. Eric Martin is super underrated. The rest of the band are top notch too. Masters at their craft

[@Mymloch]

They are truly the transition between 80's & 90's rock ballads.

[@thesavvyboy]

There is a "pre-cursor" to this song, that song being "More Than Words" by Extreme. Amber won't like the lead vox as much, but you'll both still love the song. To answer Amber's question, yes "To Be With You" made Mr. Big more or less a one hit wonder.

[@paulbarlow9981]

I'm trying to get them to react to Get The Funk out first, as I'm sure that they'll both love that, it's such a fun song and video.

[@caedmon232]

Add Hole Hearted!

[@GNXXRAY]

Mr Big was not a one hit wonder. This song just happened to make the radio. You must not have grown up back then but most of the hard rock/ metal music didn’t get airplay…which is why the “hair bands” are all known for their ballads. If you really admired the bands…their songs were played on underground or satellite radio stations. Addicted to that rush was their first hit…and it was amazing

[@miou-miou-]

@@GNXXRAY "Mr Big was not a one hit wonder. This song just happened to make the radio." yeah, they were and this was it.. you cant really put mr big up with names like "queen" or "david bowie" or "michael jackson" because they were constant hitmakers.. and im not saying they were bad.. i liked mr big then and i do so today.. still a one hit wonder though.

[@Governor1993]

Yes “More Than Words” by Extreme…..great kind of similar song.

[@myrevival4325]

One of my favorite love songs for years. Glad you found it. Extreme’s “More Than Words” and Bryan Adams’ “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” are great, too. Similar time frame. And the Spanish guitar on the Bryan Adams song can’t be beat.

[@rileyandmike]

Is it a love song??

[@cimarronwm9329]

Yup. From the movie Don Juan DeMarco (1995) starting Johnny Depp, Marlin Brandi and Faye Dunaway.

[@MelissaK.]

Pretty much any Bryan Adams ballad. One of our national treasures! 🇨🇦

[@ggenie7489]

Love that song, one of Bryan Adams best for me, along with his collaboration with Rod Stewart and sting.

[@godzillagaming1013]

Extreme’s Hole Hearted also

[@regwilliams6952]

Great comments from everyone, but must not forget the great Billy Sheehan on bass. A bass virtuoso

[@KimSimful]

And now with Richie Kotzen and Mike Portnoy in the Winery Dogs. 😉

[@beverlydust5381]

Billy Sheehan was also in a band called Talas with Dave Constantine and Paul Vargas back in the the 70s and early 80s in Buffalo New York they played alot of local bars.

[@toddkrueger6506]

Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert were classically trained guitarist. I also believe both attended Berkley School of Music in Boston and I believe Billy teaches music theory at Berkley or had for awhile.

[@missliss2581able]

I remember being on the bus senior year (1999) on a field trip, long after this song came out and this came on the radio. Y’all, EVERY single person on that bus sang along, metal heads, hip hop heads, chaperones and the bus driver 😂 It was the one song you loved no matter what you were into

[@GNXXRAY]

It’s been 7 months and the rabbit hole for Mr Big is still unexplored. ADDICTED TO THAT RUSH…. Some of the greatest musicians ever in one band

[@JessieCristo]

Also GREEN TINTED SIXTIES MIND!

[@sherrihayward4500]

So agree, they're too stuck on led zeppelin, Pink Floyd, etc. I've been requesting level 42 for over a year. They need too broaden their horizons on music.

[@Rockaria23]

Mr. Big are sometimes labelled as a one-hit wonder for "To Be with You", but they have maintained consistent popularity in the Japanese market throughout their career.

[@winningpost1000]

Haha. Japan

[@dranderson6071]

Outside of Japan , everyone labels them a kind of 1 hit wonder. And that's being extremely generous.

[@spinningclio]

“They we’re big in Japan”. How do you say they were a one hit wonder without saying they were a one hit wonder. Look, there’s nothing wrong with being a one hit wonder! It’s ok, really. I like plenty of acts that only had one “hit” but made lots of music I enjoy.

[@dwood21851]

@@spinningclio technically jimi hendrix is a 1 hit wonder. all along the watchtower was his only chart topping song reaching 20. and thats not even his song its a bod dylan cover.

[@ArthurDentt-l6j]

I got the sizzle but not the steak I got the boat but not the lake I got the sheets but not the bed I got the jam but not the bread But hey, I'm big in Japan

[@kimberlyfairbanks8330]

This was my fav that year.. coming out of highschool. Yep, I'm old. Still love it!! Still have to check out Extreme "Whole Hearted", Damn Yankees "High Enough", Great White "Once Bitten Twice Shy"...Mr Big just reminded me of the old mixed-tape I had made lol

[@matthewdrake4385]

This ^

[@keithfinnigan1291]

Yes I 2nd the suggestion of Great White

[@lisamurawske4168]

I think they will enjoy High Enough too!

[@MelissaK.]

Oooh, High Enough is a good one.

[@stephaniegeer1691]

Me too!!😃mix tapes were the shit back then...everyone had at least one!!lol😂 My mix tape also had those exact same groups!!🤘

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

I remember this song during the MTV video days.....you should hear Extreme "More Than Words".

[@jsl112]

I love seeing Amber become a fan!

[@evilldead6824]

technically they were 90s hair band. Song was from 1991 Kinda the last breath of hair band before Grunge took over the music scene

[@MorrisB1971]

This song went to #1 in 1992 for 3 straight weeks and went GOLD. A 90s classic

[@bigb6046]

Another great mid to late 80's hair band was Firehouse "Don't Treat Me Bad" - Love it!

[@sputnikalgrim]

Love of a lifetime… my first… well ya know

[@JohnBrown-uq6ul]

Yes don't treat me bad is a good song however this song is lame. Be with you is lame.

[@robertg7396]

@@sputnikalgrim they already reacted to Love of a lifetime.

[@stevebrien1041]

Also Firehouse Love of a Lifetime

[@bigb6046]

@@sputnikalgrim That is a good one too. I just really like the video from Don't Treat Me Bad. It is quintesential 80's hair band video , girls , flames etc I Love it.

[@facetiouslyinsolent8313]

I was a junior in high school when this came out. It's one of my favorite songs to this day. And yes the hair carried over into the 90's. This along with More Than Words by Extreme were incredible hits and staples of the decade.

[@markkremser]

One of the most underrated bands of the lates 80s-early 90s. Got lost in the wash of the end of hair metal and onset of grunge. 4 absolute great musicians. Also 4 great guys who had a lot of fun. RIP Pat.

[@burtoncapps5477]

Great song, I remember when this played on the radio the Dj would make a joke on the last few bars. Because it fades and he would.say oops sorry about that on the last note.

[@atomicplaygirl66]

Mr. Big was the ultimate super group. There was zero dead weight in that band. All 4 members were masters of their craft. All 4 had lovely voices. And they wrote their own songs. ❤❤❤

[@azspeedster]

Amen, I mean how many bands do you see that literally play musical chairs with their instruments when doing cover jams.

[@Renkk17]

Also Love them singing (Wild World) remake from Cat Stevens

[@Nic560]

In your opinion...

[@azspeedster]

@@Nic560 Actually what AtomicPlayGirl said is fact not opinion. Regardless of whether the music itself is to your taste, all 4 (5 when you count Kotzen) ARE masters of their craft, can all carry a tune and other than the few cover's for fun wrote all their own songs.

[@Nic560]

@@azspeedster they're all competent musicians as they should be since they're in a band 🤣

[@michaelmcnair7624]

One of my all time favorite bands, Pat Torpey (R.I.P.) is in my TOP 5 list of favorite drummers. A MONSTER!!! This was called a "Super Group". Where each musician is a famous player from another band, or a badass musician in their own right. This still goes on in Rock and some amazing sounds have come out of these bands. Eric Martin has an AMAZING voice...very soulful. Billy Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth, Winery Dogs) ...is like the Eddie Van Halen on bass...but his own style...Paul Gilbert is unreal. They ALL sing too. Most of their music is heavy-funky-Fat vocals...this song was written by Eric and didn't want to show the band...but they LOVED it! It to this date is their biggest hit. Next song? "Addicted To That Rush"...first song, first album.

[@dranderson6071]

Supergroup lol. Thanks for the hard laugh. Billy is a great bassist.

[@ASAP_1234]

@@dranderson6071 and paul gilbert is one of the best guitarists, though not "famously" known to be the best but all of the great guitarists would label him one

[@_Lisa_S_]

"Just Take My Heart" is another great ballad .. they were such an incredibly talented band ..

[@Van1973Auken]

Two of the most underrated musicians on the planet. Billy Sheehan on bass and Paul Gilbert on lead guitar.

[@cj5787]

I dont think billy sheehan is underrated. Paul for sure he is, being one of the most amazing guitar players alive. he doesnt get enough recognition

[@KasiaZ]

They are both amazing!

[@Sabrina79]

Mr. Big was very popular in Japan in the early 90s - and I was actually pen pals with a Japanese girl during that time (I was 12, she was 15) and she talked about her love of Mr. Big in every letter she wrote to me! I remember getting into this song because it was also on the radio a lot here in the U.S., but I never got into the band other than that.

[@tkdrgnon]

I keep coming back to this reaction because how surprised you both were from the beginning. Lol

[@TheRealDrumWhisperer]

Folks, this is an incredible band, musically and vocally! Wait till you hear ADDICTED TO THAT RUSH - way on the other side of the spectrum from this song. Drummer for Mr. Big, the late Pat Torpey is one of my greatest drumming heroes, full stop!

[@twenty3enigma]

Lead singer Eric Martin wrote this song years before Mr. Big was formed, when he was still in HS. Mr. Big was a "supergroup" composed of musicians who each already had a rep. For example... Guitarist Paul Gilbert was from Racer X. Bassist Billy Sheehan was a freakishly amazing virtuoso -- known for playing his bass using Van Halen style techniques.

[@hibhibb5429]

Eric Martin's voice is the Bomb!!! This song never gets old!!! Love Love Love Mr. Big!!

[@Ripplin]

I highly recommend the album "TMG" (Tak Matsumoto Group), where Eric does lead vocals.

[@azspeedster]

@@Ripplin YES!!! EM is my tied for fave singer ever with Perry so I am well versed in his solo and other work, LOVE that record.

[@MrMetalWarlock]

It’s hard to describe how good Mr. BIG was. They’re one of the unique rock band ever, good voices, virtuoso at their instruments, weird chord progression (for a rock band), underrated drummer, underrated vocalist, they have some of the best ballad songs, etc. One of the best band on planet for sure

[@KS-xk2so]

Music is subjective. It's why I love it. People can only have opinions based on what they like........ but if you don't like this song, you're wrong lol

[@frankdtank7444]

In the late 80's early 90's the rise of MTV's Unplugged series influenced bands to start doing acoustic songs and releasing them as singles. You should check out Extreme "More than Words", Guns n Roses " Patience", Tesla "Love Song" (Five Man Acoustical Band) live version; and Lastly Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora doing "Wanted Dead or Alive" live from the 1989 MTV Music Video Awards which inspired MTV to create the Unplugged series to start with.

[@michelerosevear7466]

I absolutely LOVE "Patience" by Guns 'n Roses; one of the first things I wanted to learn on guitar. "Love Song" (Tesla) and "Wanted Dead or Alive" are outstanding also...

[@itsakittyting]

I really enjoyed that era

[@boomer63]

Excellent reaction 😍 Another great song that shaped some of our souls. Since you've gotten this far, next on the list can't be anything but Extreme, More Than Words.

[@Sonnie0325]

I adore Mr. Big! Eric Martin's voice is dreamy isn't it? Thank you for this awesome reaction! Hearing them sing this live is a treat too! I highly recommend you finding a live version to listen to. RIP drummer Pat Torpey (playing tambourine) who passed away a few years back. Mr. Big has some great songs and definitely worth a deeper dive into their catalog! "Take Cover," "Alive and Kickin'," and "Just take my Heart" are just to name a few. Give them a try!

[@azspeedster]

I'm biased cuz I was there front row, but the Live in San Franciso version is my fave

[@gingerty9628]

I always thought Eric was one of the best. Loved that raspy tone in his voice yet its so smooth. One of my faves.

[@tkblondish5820]

I LOOOOOOVE his voice. I can listen to this song over and over again. I wish Mr. Big had gotten more attention during the wild big hair band days. They were one of the best bands out there.l

[@tacocat1169]

One of the most underrated 80s hair bands, and one of my favs! They sound just as good today ❤

[@mozzetti1]

🤟🏼💕🎶Love this song!🎶. Now it’s time to do Queensryche’s ballad. “Silent Lucidity”. 🎸🎶

[@parileseadams]

Yeah go down the Queensryche hole

[@lindalemieux4623]

Heck yeah!

[@JWCFB]

Jordan said he ain't in to slow songs.

[@parileseadams]

@@JWCFB ahhh yes he did say that but he has liked some before and he likes songs with orchestral stuff so there is a chance he would like this and we can continue to have hope and excitement on this thread 😀

[@dess8287]

One of my favorite bands *Mr Big* definitely has versatility. A song that comes to mind from them is *Green Tinted Sixties Mind* a song that I know *Amber* would dig and *Jay* I think you would dig *Just Take My Heart.* And a list of some of their other great tunes *; Daddy Brother Little Boy, Wind Me Up, Addicted To That Rush, Alive And Kickin', * and *Shine.* Oh The lead singer's name is *Eric Martin* great vocalist. *Love ❤️ Peace ☮️ and Happiness 😃 Y'all !!*

[@andie361]

Yes..Daddy, brother, little boy...otherwise known as the electric drill song, lol. They definitely need to check that song out!

[@davecrouse636]

All of these are great suggestions, but I think Green Tinted Sixties Mind is the one to go with!

[@jeffphillips9588]

Can’t Live Without Your Love and Affection- Nelson. Nelson were two brothers led band that were along the same music genre as Mr. big. Love and affection was a huge banger and pretty sure you both would really like that one too! Great reaction to Mr. big!

[@matthewdrake4385]

The only 3rd generation singers I'm aware of. Ozzie Nelson was their grandfather, Ricky Nelson their dad.

[@teresajarrell452]

GREAT SUGGESTION!!👍😃❣️

[@MelissaK.]

Ricky/Rick Nelson's 'Poor Little Fool" & 'Garden Party' and then (Twins Matthew and Gunnar) Nelson's 'Love & Affection' or 'After the Rain'. Trivia: Nelson has celebrity on their maternal side as well. Among other relatives, their maternal uncle is actor Mark Harmon.

[@teresajarrell452]

Mark Harmon and his wife took care of the children for a while after their father's death and their mother was having a hard time.

[@rickhagberg1967]

Nobody ever mentions the incredible sense of humor injected into the performance. Made it all the more enjoyable.

[@Grayivan]

This was a great reaction video! Good job!

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

“More than Words” by Extreme should be next please…came out in a similar time period…my first boyfriend requested it for me on the radio…it was special then, and I think you’ll love it now! ❤️ PS. I LOVE the song by Mr. Big…I was a teenage in the 90’s - this song was everything.

[@allieren]

Yes! Me too! I wish they had more popular music but I feel like bands like Mr. Big, Extreme, and Queensrÿche suffered from timing since the music of theirs we are familiar with came out right when grunge hit the scene. And we all know how that took over. I’m so glad I hit my teens when the 90s began though. Best decade to be a teenager, in my totally biased opinion 😊

[@charlierice5756]

Extreme was an awesome band that is largely forgotten.

[@despayre3914]

THIS!!!! Do this one next.....it's even better. 😁

[@mylenemysterious7111]

Love that song

[@jackieknows9129]

They recently did that song.

[@dawnpatrol700]

This was the very last of the hairmetal era. Early 92 was already pushing it LOL. That being said, it went out with a bang cause this was huge

[@tiawarren5403]

His vocals, 💜 that was and will always be a beautiful love song..

[@TroyScheer]

You could pick ANY song off their first two albums and have a hit. Their live show was amazing.

[@amybanthony]

I wish I could go back in time and hear this song new, too. Love her reaction.

[@traduseuse5895]

From the same era, you should listen to Silent Lucidity by Queensryche, More Than Words by Extreme, or Don't Know What You Got by Cinderella (Tom Keifer has one of the best raspy voices).

[@allieren]

Yes! I’m so glad someone else asked for “Silent Lucidity.”

[@mazlanbasharudin3764]

Heartbreak Station by Cinderella too

[@ill4mz54]

Silent lucidity is a great song but from the early 90s. Grew up with all the 80s glam and was so grateful for the Seattle grunge Era to do away with the glam

[@traduseuse5895]

@@ill4mz54 Don'tKnow What You Got came out in 1988, but Silent Lucidity and More Than Words came out in 1990, and To Be With You in 1990.

[@CinShiba]

Should do Damn Yankees "High Enough", talk about some harmony, and some rock... Y'all would love it!

[@NicaB75]

80s supergroup! Yes! ❤

[@sherrihayward4500]

Yes!!!

[@parileseadams]

Awesome song but my favorite is Come Again.

[@ShannyShan20]

High Enough! Damn Yankees...YES!!!

[@azspeedster]

Shaw and Blades together is a dream come true

[@medmar76]

Paul Gilbert is one of the most underrated guitar players in the business, his skill is right up there with Alex Lifeson of Rush. Paul Gilbert also leads a rock band called Racer X that's big in Japan.

[@dranderson6071]

Omg. Don't be foolish

[@mathewhudson7649]

I wouldn't say underrated at all, Paul was called the lock nut monster and more from the school of players like Yngwie Malmsteen and although legendary Alex cannot play like those guys.

[@papagriz33]

People who know guitar do not underrate Paul, he's at the top of the top. I do agree that he is not as much of a household name as other players in the same talent tier (EVH, SRV, Jimi, etc.).

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

His replacement, Richie Kotzen is also a great guitarist and singer. He's got a voice, like Chris Cornell. His solo stuff is good, as well as his stuff with Adrian Smith.

[@castledben]

My first concert was Mr. Big opening for Rush in 1991 I think. Baltimore Arena!

[@johnleader8737]

Don't let this song fool you. These boys can ROCK!!!

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

What a great tune! Reminds of a girl I had a thing for

[@justinread4381]

Her reaction was priceless lmao. Awesome review of a great song.

[@brianhetzer8421]

I'm glad you two heard this song. It's soft yet powerful, especially when you hear the lyrics. It came out in '91, and to this day, it's one of the greatest anthems for us guys who are always friendzoned and have to watch the loves of our life wade through life with these guys that treat them like crap. Yet we stand by their side as their friend, truly caring and loving them, hoping that one day, we will be the next to be with them, and they will realize we were meant for them all along.

[@thesaltnation5570]

This song is one of the best love songs ever made ❤

[@danieldougan269]

I remember when this song was EVERYWHERE. I don’t just mean on the radio. They played (and still occasionally play) this at the grocery store. It went to #1 in 15 countries. It was a massive hit in 1991. It was that summer song that you couldn’t get away from even if you wanted to.

[@niccinicnic9335]

I like your reaction a lot 🥰

[@PaHeadhunter]

Love this song. Your next hair band reaction should be ‘Heaven’ by Warrant. I’ve noticed that you’ve never reacted to Collective Soul. If you check them out ‘Shine,’ ‘December,’ ‘The World I Know,’ ‘Heavy,’ ‘Gel’ or ‘Wasting Time’ would be good ones to listen to.

[@evantonobalinchristianto415]

Mr Big is a Group of Virtuoso.. legit voice of Eric, Slamming Bass of Billy, Legendary guitar play by Paul and Crunchy Drum play by Pat.. catch em on their final tour end of this year and next year in EU and US.. you'll never regret it..

[@stevehamilton8824]

So many great hair bands in the 80's that were amazing live and could sing. They did it live, did it real and were genuine. Mr. Big and so many others had talent under all that glam and hair spray. Someone below mentioned the band EXTREME. Definitely a band to check out - "more than words"

[@shawnguinup6971]

Could you imagine after the song how many women fell in love with this guy the 1st time they heard him sing it. I mean you just lost your lady for a good 20 seconds she forgot totally about you completely fell in love with him in 10 seconds And the other 10 seconds she imagined their family together lol

[@Girthrockwell69]

Grew up in the 80s hair band era... They are soooo underrated!!

[@Go-tee71]

The lead singer has a fantastic voice!

[@chriso6719]

They are primarily a rock band. This was their ballad and their biggest song. Lead singer is Eric Martin.

[@brentkraus457]

I have been a huge Eric Martin fan since hearing the Eric Martin Band in the 80’s. The opened for all the rock acts that came through San Francisco (Sammy Hagar, Night Ranger). They had two songs that got some radio play (Don’t Stop and Sucker for a Pretty Face) I think Amber would love Ten Feet Tall as well. The band broke up before they could record a second album. Eric did a few solo albums that showcased his voice but didn’t amount to much. Listen to Confess, These Are The Good Times, Just One Night. Then Mr. Big got together. To Be With You was a song Eric had been toying with for a while. He also did a band called TMG. Great rock album. I feel like you could pick anything he sings on and couldn’t go wrong. I actually met him at a Best Buy while I was working there. He came in looking for a Harry Potter movie. After he asked if I could help him I said your Eric Martin! I’d be happy to help you! Nicest guy.

[@meadmaker4525]

Green Tinted Sixties Mind - Mr. Big. Another one of their best.

[@sunsarastaninger1627]

Loved these guys!!

[@Horrorscope79]

Goosebumps all the time when I listen or play this song on guitar... They are an iconic Melodic Hard Rock band, with the outstanding vocalist and also super talented Paul Gilbert on guitar and fabulos Billy Sheehan on bass...

[@stephs.8134]

The guitarist Paul Gilbert is amongst the absolute best to ever play. Also the bass player Billy Sheehan is one of the very best. This song obviously does not showcase those virtuoso skills though.

[@markspinello5015]

Both monster players, that is for sure...

[@laneykehel5057]

Paul Gilbert was one of Buckethead's teachers.

[@ThomasTallant]

Sheehan is Def in the conversation for best ever.

[@Lee4364]

@@markspinello5015 You could put Mr Big into the "Super Group" Category because of those 2 Cats

[@dustoffslim7257]

One song that shows the virtuoso skills is Colorado Bulldog by Mr Big. Paul, Billy and Pat (RIP) were amazing together.

[@sometimesboy]

GREAT SONG! Another great one from around this time with a similar vibe: MORE THAN WORDS by Extreme.

[@KayeFannin-jt5xs]

My husband is 53 an I'm 31 and this was the first love song he ever sent me. It's our wedding song also! I listen to it every single day

[@SparkyNJ]

Love this song. It is the perfect representation of two lost souls finding each other. Just the line, "You can make my life worthwhile, I can make you start to smile." That says it all.

[@nightshade6331]

Mr Big is one of those rock bands that was popular in the early 90s in that era between hair bands and grunge. The bands Extreme and their song More Than Words, Queensryche with the song Silent Lucidity, and Nelson with After the Rain and (I Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection we’re also big during this time. All of them are worth a listen.

[@KazyReed]

OMG, I love this song. So underrated! I'm ecstatic that you loved it.

[@philipadams2257]

Goin' Where the Wind Blows, is another acoustic song with great vocals and harmonies to go along with another guitar solo. Amber is going to melt with this one too !

[@KasiaZ]

Love that song!

[@dannykilpatrick2811]

This!

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

One of the BEST songs of my youth. Love it so much. Back in a time..when there was a sense of humor in music videos.. too.

[@dottzie33]

This is my teenage years in one beautiful masterful song. I still love it as much as I did at 18 xx

[@stephanieclark9849]

*White Lion - "When The Children Cry" is another song from this era you guys will absolutely love.*

[@erinh4184]

Agreed. This song by White Lion was powerful and popular. Another group from that era that would be fun to check out would be "the Nelson's."

[@Incomudro1963]

You're not seriously going to suggest Mike Tramp's horrific voice after Eric Martin, are you?

[@stephanieclark9849]

@@Incomudro1963 I don't think Mile Tramp has a horrific voice, so yes I am.

[@dorothyirby5740]

Totally agree with everyone below! Listen to "More than Words"! Amazing song if you like harmonies and soulful takes on music!! Great song!

[@billyf2833]

Yes! This song and Extreme's "More than Words" are both awesome! More than Words is done by just the two front guys with the band hanging out listening. Really cool. I recommend the official video.

[@latrishabledsoe7766]

Every young girl loved this song when it came out,🖤🤟

[@MultiSyllabics1]

Love the way she melts at 2:34. Best reaction to this song so far.

[@vaughnnewman8903]

Always loved this song and I love watching younger people discovering and enjoying/appreciating good, older music.

[@jeffalfred5785]

"Just Take My Heart When You Go" is another by Mr Big you will like. They are an awesome band. They did a remake of "Wild World" that is great also.

[@caroljones8326]

Absolutley love y'all reactions. Y'all are my favorite couple reactors. Another band and song that I really think y'all will LOVE is by a band called Extreme and the song is called, More than Words. Since you guys really loved this song I think y'all will love this one. I hope to see y'all react to it soon. Be blessed 💞

[@timothyherring3211]

White lion is a new hair band that you can ring your cow Bell. When the children cry.(Beautiful) Wait Little fighter Radar love (cover) excellent

[@paofranz5381]

that Eric Martin's voice, wow! check out his solo songs, "i love the way you love me", his version of "eternal flame" and the soundtrack from city of angels "first love"..speaking of soundtrack, since you've already got Female Friday, why not have a Soundtrack Saturday?

[@erikafigueroa5128]

Love your reactions. They're definitely a heavy metal/hard rock band. I own the album on cassette tape. And when this song hit it just took them to another level b/c we definitely did not expect this!

[@Lemons66]

Fantastic band. Eric Martin has a great voice and was highly praised before joining Mr. Big. I loved their music. Green Tinted Sixties Mind, Just Take My Heart, Wild World.

[@Ladynhaaa]

Yeah yeah! I love this band, MR. BIG is awesome! I also fell in love with Eric's voice from the first time I heard this song. ❤ Thank u so much for this reaction. ❤❤❤

[@LacySlobogian-fz3hl]

This has been my favorite song since I was a kid and I still listen to it at 32

[@m.thephilosopher]

Paul Gilbert on Guitar is a MUST KNOWN for EVERY Guitar Player !!!