WOAH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Cheap Trick - The Flame REACTION

[@joseizquierdo2230]

BUN E. CARLOS THE DRUMMER IN CHEAP TRICK IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST DRUMMERS IN ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rasmuth]

Robin Zander is one of rock's best vocalists, ever

[@sentinelmortgagecorp4291]

Yes, he really plays that 5-neck. Just saw them live in September and even at 70+ years old Rick strapped that thing on and played it. You can see it much better in the official video for their song She’s Tight. And yes, Robin Zander is an incredible singer and he still is at age 69, too. He still hits the high notes on this song live. He killed it on everything when I just saw them. VERY underrated rock vocalist.

[@TabaquiJackal906]

Man, LUCKEEE! I fell in love with Cheap Trick (and Robin!) in the early 80's and never fell out of love. But also never managed to see them in concert.

[@ddwm_mua]

I've seen Cheap Trick at least 6 times. They don't miss a beat, play a super long set, and most importantly, they still jam just like they used to. They perform as if the stage is their home. I don't know many other bands with their longevity and the high number of their fans young and old.

[@seanprice6535]

Yup, I've held that guitar before one of their shows I worked (I had a career in tour and venue security so I've met these guys several times as I worked their shows more times than I can count) and it weighs a freaking ton. But you're right, Rick still plays it live.

[@kthor]

They are a great & underrated band....& saw them 3 times in the 80's!!🎼And Rick's known for having one of the coolest guitar collections around🎸!

[@ZacCostilla]

Rick had most of his guitars custom made by Hamer

[@NOTHEOTHERGUY]

1980's power ballads will never go out of style.

[@BlueTurfAssassin]

100% Truth. So much more emotion than in anything done today.

[@callen8908]

This is a great power ballad, yes!

[@scottstyles1986]

facts

[@ewrekzz7360]

Robin Zander is definitely a powerhouse voice.

[@markkenific6587]

Robin Zander KILLED this vocal. It’s outstanding.

[@Chainlink12666]

He sure did.

[@ChuckHackney]

Absolutely nailed it. One of my five favorite 80's songs...

[@pauljansen1137]

"I want you to want me" should be next, guys!!!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Definitely

[@dawnmiller6899]

Agree

[@Lemons66]

Yes!!

[@martinolivarez4642]

Yes, but the live version please

[@tonyfontinel272]

Yes, but be sure it is the Live at Budokan version!

[@steve9199]

Robin Zander is of the best voices in Rock and Roll... EVER!!

[@robertg7396]

To me, the Flame is my favorite Cheap Trick song! 🤘😁

[@glennahernandez2687]

Me too

[@davidbarker77]

Yes, this and Surrender.

[@martinsv9183]

"Mighty Wings" for me

[@Angie-W]

Mine also

[@darthraider7935]

@@davidbarker77 it always threw me off though... I love this song but it sounds nothing like anything else they have.

[@louiegomez3466]

Vocalist Robin Zander is the man. His voice is so versatile.

[@MaggieValera]

This song is set apart from all the rest of their stuff and came so much later. I lost my best friend/ex fiance to suicide and it just ripped a hole right through me. And just when I thought I was doing better, they played this on VH1 and I lost my mind all over again because every word just. All these years later, the song fills me with such warmth, and makes me feel connected to him as if he was sending me a little message of "I'm not gone, you just can't see me, but I'll always be here for you."

[@ohjoy6]

So very sorry, Maggie. 😥

[@magneto7930]

I'm sorry, my heart seriously bleeds for you.

[@consciousbeing1188]

Damn... That hits the feels in a raw spot.

[@butterflymama0838]

((HUGS))

[@csf504]

He is with you and you will see him again after your life here. 100% guaranteed.

[@zachgalati]

I just saw cheap trick today, at 71yrs old he still hits every note. Robin Zander is amazing.

[@The_Dudester]

In the early 90's, when this song was getting a lot of airplay, I and my co-worker were sitting in my office at work. I was playing the radio and this song was playing. A teen girl that also worked in the building, ran into my office and said "I love this song, sooo much. Who's the group?" When I replied "Cheap Trick" she said "I'm going to buy all of their records" and ran out of the office. When she was gone, my co-worker asked "Don't you think that's unreasonable?" I answered "Not at all."

[@raiderrod3584]

You mean the late 80s early nineties it was severely played out and not played as much as when it first came out

[@rebeccawyse5562]

Sounds like me...lolol

[@carmeloruiz6021]

power ballads fullfilled the radio in late eighties. Songs like Heaven from Warrant, home sweet home from Poison, High enough, when the children cry from White lion and many other. i recommend you any of these.

[@Deborahtunes]

This tune was popular in 1988. By the early 90's there was some legal issue with the song, and it was being pulled from all the compilation CD's...

[@The_Dudester]

@@Deborahtunes Perhaps, but in 91/92 it was getting A LOT of airplay in Houston.

[@mickeyd6444]

One of rock's best voices - and band names - ever.

[@alanl1577]

Biggest hit they ever had from the summer of 1988.

[@pystrykerstaff5378]

When I was a young man, I went through a breakup with a girl I deeply loved. This was literally the first song I heard while sitting in my car crying my eyes out and it ripped my heart out. I spent a while healing from losing my first love, but all these years later, the pain is gone. I’m happily married to a fantastic woman that God sent to me right when it was time. Years of happiness and 4 great children later, I can listen to this song with a smile on my face. If you’re dealing with a broken heart, hang in there, it will get better!!❤❤

[@dantonliam]

Yup

[@5d512]

Awesome comment.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Amen.

[@gregwatson3300]

Anything you do by Cheap Trick should be the live version. That's where they shine.

[@screwyootube1]

For the most part, I’d agree. But there are a few exceptions. Hello There, Clock Strikes Ten & Come On Come On are definitely better off In Color, than from At Budokan, while I Want You to Want Me, their signature song, is miles better than the studio version. The other songs from Budokan are about as good as the original studio versions. I haven’t spent much time deciding which songs from the expanded versions off the Complete Budokan set are better live or studio. But those early studio albums from the beginning through at least Dream Police are phenomenal!

[@gregwatson3300]

@@screwyootube1 Apparently, they weren't satisfied with Tom Werner's production on that second album, and re-recorded the whole album years later. Maybe someday we'll get to hear it.

[@dopiaza2006]

Never react to live version first - you need to know the song to appreciate a live performance fully.

[@lisaprince6996]

The singer is Robin Zander, Drummer is Bun E Carlos

[@chuckragland6100]

You REALLY need to check out their live version of Ain't that a shame!! You will be SHOOK!!

[@Ilikeryche]

Live in Daytona 1988?

[@cognossance]

This might be the first time I agree with checking out the live version. I prefer when they review studio recordings, but Budokan is exceptional, across the board. ♥️

[@bobkessler937]

It might be fun to do a two-fer; listen to the original Fats Domino version, then the Cheap Trick Live at Budokan version.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

@Maya Nightwolf that was the first album I ever bought for myself. Freaking awesome!

[@Inadougadavida]

Love Bun E's drum intro!

[@morph3on53]

Robin Zander has an incredible voice. One of the best groups out of the USA - to this day.

[@randytorres8211]

This song is a tender ballad where the singer tells a girl he will always be there for her. It was not typical of Cheap Trick's sound, and was also their only hit not written or co-written by their guitarist Rick Nielsen. The song succeeded in exposing the band to a much larger audience. This was Cheap Trick's only #1 hit, remaining at the top spot in the US for two weeks in the summer of 1988. In this song, the flame represents the singer's love, which will always burn bright. Those following Cheap Trick's career spotted this song as an outlier, since they eschew metaphor in their songwriting. Note the difference between this song and their previous hit: After the fire After all the rain I will be the flame I want you to want me I need you to need me

[@Johnny_Socko]

Supposedly Robin Zander hated this song when it was first brought to them, and he recorded it under protest, lol. He thought it didn't reflect the spirit of the band, and that it wouldn't go anywhere. And then it went to #1.

[@kpowers]

Don't forget their other hit song "Don't Be Cruel" wasn't written or co-written by their guitarist Rick Nielsen as well

[@scottvanhille5688]

This is the first song by Cheap Trick that I've ever heard, then a few more of their hits. "She's Tight" "Don't Be Cruel" "Ain't That A Shame" "If You Want My Love" "Surrender" "I Want You To Want Me" "Dream Police" "Voices" "Tonight It's You" "Passing Through" "Here's Looking At You" "Wherever Would I Be" "Gonna Raise Hell" "Mighty Wings" "Ghost Town" Enjoy! Btw, this is a perfect song to slow dance to.

[@slainteron4027]

YES, Tonight It's You and Ain't that a Shame

[@MP-od1zz]

And if you want another ballad, Robin Zander and Ann Wilson did a song called Surrender to Me, from the movie Tequila Sunrise

[@tarynkirchen5961]

They've done Surrender and If You Want My Love already, but I'd love to hear them react to any of these! :D

[@cadirector]

I was going to mention their cover of Don't Be Cruel. They did a fantastic job covering that.

[@JRPackerfan803]

Definitely yes to If You Want My Love!

[@MorrisB1971]

This song went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America in the Summer of 1988!!! Awesome memories of being a teen in the 1980s!!! Such a great power rock ballad!!

[@angelagarutti6118]

I was 12 in 1988 and I'd go back to that time in a heart beat I soooo miss the 80s the neon the crazy clothes and the more mis matched the better it was a time u could be pore and still look lk great but when I found out how much those band tshirts cost then I was shocked all the "headbangers" as we use to call them spent lk 35 bucks on their band tshirts then..way more than I spent my crazy prints and neon colors and biker shorts with a tiny tank wow fun times indeed lol

[@bethshadid2087]

Oh yes....wouldn't give nothing for my teenage self in the 80s.....best time ever to be alive 🕊️💗

[@pk808]

I had a group of friends when I was young. We made a pact that whenever we heard this song in the future, no matter what we were doing we would stop and just listen and think of the memories we all made together. I’m in my 50s and still do it to this day. Love this song!

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

This is one of the best Cheap Trick songs I swear🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@theodoreritola7641]

Renegade from the 70s KICKS AASSSS

[@revwillyg6450]

@@theodoreritola7641 that's a Styx song

[@greg2976]

@@revwillyg6450 👍. One of my favorite groups of the late 70's!!!! Saw them in 1978 in Pgh!

[@lharrill7229]

Remember Hotel California has at least 4 guitars to play it. Everyone except Don Henley plays that song. While Don Henley plays drums. Saw Cheap Trick in concert years ago. Still one of my favorites

[@shelby_smithkc21]

Just saw Cheap Trick last month! One of the best shows! They still sound so amazing. Rick hoists that 5 neck up and plays the dang thing with his teeth! 😬🎸🤟🔥💯

[@jen_alanfromchicago53]

Where, we saw them at Tinley Park, Il

[@sentinelmortgagecorp4291]

Saw them Sept 16 in Biloxi myself

[@jen_alanfromchicago53]

Cool, 👍👊

[@shelby_smithkc21]

@@jen_alanfromchicago53 Kansas City 🤟

[@darkshadows7119]

The reason for multiple neck guitars is simple. Each neck is set to a different tuning, allowing the guitarist to cover a broader audio spectrum with only one instrument instead of switching out guitars as needed. Cheap Trick, especially this song, brings back so many great memories of my teens. Truly a great band!

[@therealfronzilla]

Actually , the five neck guitar is his way of mocking the guitar hero shtick.

[@KT-ty7lq]

Rock N Roll Hall of Famer's Cheap Trick... Went to their concert many years ago and they tossed copies of their album to the audience like a frisbee!!! Love that Robin Zander.

[@vaskylark]

You know, I had my mind blown once sometime in the 90's I was driving by a bar in western Maryland somewhere once and saw on the sign, "Cheap Trick". I couldn't believe they weren't shown more love than that because they shouldn't have been playing that venue after being such a big band (at least in my opinion). I saw them up close and personal in a small club and they were awesome--much better than the venue would suggest.

[@CAK1562]

Such a great band. Been around almost 50 years (73) and they're still out there killing it

[@MyRetroLife]

So glad y’all got back to Cheap Trick! If you love their ballads, definitely recommend “Tonight It’s You” or “Voices” next

[@shelby_smithkc21]

Yes! 2 of my fav CT songs right there! 💯

[@laurakali6522]

How I Met Your Mother used Voices in a very funny scene. I had forgotten about the song.

[@kbusby4824]

Both great suggestions.

[@moleman1976]

As an 80's kid, I can't overstate how big this was back in the day. This video was HUGE, and played over and over, and I loved it! I retroactively got into the previous hits by Cheap Trick, but this was the one that got me, and a lot of other people of my generation, into this band!

[@danwilliams5867]

These are my home boys from Rockford IL. Watched them play at many bars and concerts around the area back then. Have met lead guitarist Rick Neilsen, was at eye dr in waiting room. Not being shy struck up a conversation with him about the concerts and bars I had watched them play back in the day. Was in 2010 I think. He remembered almost all of them and was super great guy. The lead singer Robin Zander, has a daughter Holland who plays in local band around here. She has her fathers incredible vocal range, herr band is The Sensations. Drummer Bun E Carlos still plays at a local bar about once a month here. Another great guy. Tom Petterson bass player, not sure where he is tho. He does play the 5 neck guitar, Rick is fraking awesome, owns a casino here

[@greggeller450]

Yeah. They used to play up in Madison, Wis, back in the early 1970s. I would stand there in awe. We all new they were going places.

[@TheBuzzo72]

Rick Neilson crews his buddy's drag car at Byron on occasion.

[@Ladyofthepond]

Doesn’t own a Casino, he’s an investor.

[@dionshare7103]

Another of the great classic bands. This is probably my favorite from them.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Cheap Trick is such a good group and the lead singer is amazing.

[@dawns.427]

Definitely my favorite Cheap Trick. Gotta love 80s Power Ballads!

[@MiguelLopez-is9te]

🤘❤🤘 Loved your reactions! Cheap Trick's lead singer, Robin Zander, did a duet with Heart's Ann Wilson called, Surrender To Me.🙂

[@brt5273]

Good One!

[@TeXXicJA]

I remembered hearing it and just loving the hell out of it. Apart from fantastic vocals, I found out that it was written by Richard Marx.

[@MiguelLopez-is9te]

@@TeXXicJA 🙂 Richard Marx? Oh, man. I did not know that. That's pretty damn cool.

[@TeXXicJA]

@@MiguelLopez-is9te Yesss! He did it as a duet with Lara Fabian a while back. Check it out when you get the chance It is just as gorgeous.

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

My all-time favorite Cheap Trick song, and one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@TwoRavens222]

This came out when me and my first boyfriend broke up. I thought I would never feel better. I played this over and over. Love this song! ❤️

[@teerat8451]

Same thing happened to me with my gf except I refused to listen to this song. I already went through junior high with an REO Speedwagon broken heart. lol

[@williamh4172]

It came out while I was dating my now ex wife in mid twenties. We made it 25 years.

[@rusty9129]

The guitarist Ricky, was always an affectionado of guitars. While touring he would bring his extensive collection along and display over 20 of them on stage...not even playing them. Just there for the last and admiration of the other guitar freaks in the audience.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

"AINT THAT A SHAME" "I WANT YOU TO WANT ME". AND THEY DO A GREAT COVER OF ELVIS' " DONT BE CRUEL"

[@oldgoat9227]

They do a great Beatles cover with Magical Mystery Tour, too. This was the first concert I ever took my wife to (with BTO opening)

[@rhondawest8027]

Yeeeeeeees!!!! I want you to want me!!!!!

[@jimmymac4559]

Power ballads paid the bills for these bands in the ‘80s.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

My husband got me into this band way back in high school 1979 I’m not saying that’s when this song came out but I’m glad he turned me on to them ,brings me great memories 😀

[@greenworm7915]

Lighters in the air!! Wave them back and forth to the beat! ❤❤❤ My absolute favorite Rock Ballad! Robin’s vocals! Chills!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ArmandoMPR]

Everyone should own a greatest hits compilation from Cheap Trick. They are a great vibe!

[@amoco14]

Like I said before, love this band and there is a story behind a older woman and this band and growing up in the late 1970's. Wow it was crazy fun.

[@beatlefan64]

Robin Zander is the singer, what a voice. Cheap Trick are amazing, been a fan ever since hearing "at budokan" in 1979. The Flame is great, CT have an amazing catalogue of songs.

[@markgrace7181]

Great album! All great songs

[@kellypedersen6590]

Very apropos of Jay wearing a White Sox cap, since Cheap Trick hail from Illinois. This song showed Cheap Trick could rock a power ballad as well as anyone else in modern rock; Robin Zander's vocals absolutely soar on this.

[@catmanduu66]

ZZ Top was technically the first tour I ever saw but Cheap Trick opened for them so they are the first major rock band I've ever seen. I saw them again years later at a little band shell near the river. Both times they were fantastic. A big part of my high school soundtrack.

[@danwagner1702]

The 5 necked guitar is for real...live he uses a different neck for each verse when they play Surrender. Also, Tom Peterson plays a 12 string bass.

[@rockerforlife194]

Cheap Trick is one of the greatest bands ever, imho. Underrated is an understatement.

[@terrabeardall2378]

Another beautiful ballad from the 80's love it. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@brittdanielrocks]

@terra 🤘🤘🎸 🎸 😊

[@kathys7300]

Honestly, my favorite Cheap Trick song

[@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577]

Boy does this song bring back memories. Seeing Cheap Trick live in concert in Cedar Rapids, Iowa around 1985 was one of my first concerts. Guys were making out with their girl friends during this song, lighters in the air (not cel phones). I wish I could live those times all over again. There was so much great music back then.

[@jerickson725]

I lived in Cedar Rapids around that time, lol! Wasn't at this concert, unfortunately.

[@surlechapeau]

J & Amber, you'll love their "I Want You to Want Me" and "California Man"!!! edit- Robin Zander on lead vocals.

[@chanellegale914]

This is how I came to know cheap trick! Classic 80s Rock Ballad 🤘😜

[@tonyalaudermilk9797]

Thank you! I grew up listening to Cheap Trick (My Stepdad's favorite band). I will never forget when I lived out of state and my Mother was at their concert and called me during this song and sang these words to me "Wherever you go I'll be with you. Whatever you want I'll give it to you" my Mom passed in 2019 and the chorus of this song was on her memorial card. My Mom will always be my flame..... The live version of this song with Robin Zander's vocals will bring you chills. I also like Ghost Town which is a slower song.

[@craigyeargin5332]

40 years and still gives me chills up my spine when I hear this song. So many memories going through my mind good and bad from my past. Can't find another song that I have ever heard that does that. It's powerful and it's deep and until you've lived you just can't connect with it. 😢❤️🎸🙂👍

[@jp3813]

You guys actually came across one of their songs in Top Gun called "Mighty Wings". It's played at the end credits and an instrumental version during the dogfight training between Maverick & Jester.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

First band I saw live in 1979. They had me from “Surrender”. Left a lasting impression, I’m a huge fan.

[@DRE_vid]

Robin Zander = one of the greatest power pop signers in music history. What a voice.

[@sherribrock2726]

This is on my top 5 favorite songs list!!

[@randytuckness9381]

Cheap Trick was one of the most fun concerts I have ever seen. The opening act was Molly Hatchet. It had to be 83 or 84.

[@mac5856]

Yes!!!!! Cheap Trick is one of my favorite bands from the 80's. They are awesome, i saw them once in a small club in the 90s and they put on a great show!

[@tanyadavis6921]

this is one of my favorite bands and getting to see them in concert was a dream come true!

[@akkadian1995]

High school memories of 1988! Solid ballad.

[@petercourtien4581]

I love this song. Gives me chills. Such memories!❤

[@bb-gc2tx]

summer of 88

[@petercourtien4581]

@@bb-gc2tx yes!

[@michaelmcnair7624]

Rick Neilsen from the very beginning is a SERIOUS guitar collector!! From the rare expensive classics to the fun and silly ones he has custom build. In this video you can see some of them in the background. Besides all this, he is a GREAT guitarist. Bun E. Carlos is a great drummer into the old school drums. When other drummers of the day had massive drum kits, he kept it very simple. Always wearing a shirt and tie...ALWAYS smoking. FUN FACT: If you look closely, bassist Tom Petersson is playing a TWELVE string bass! Made by Hamer Guitars...he is one of only TWO bassist I know that use it...the other is Dug Pinnick of King's X.

[@sunshinemerlot9790]

Thank you for doing a reaction for this song. I absolutely love this song. This is one of those songs that take me back to one specific time in my life and anytime I hear it, I remember back to those days. Pure nostalgia.

[@catmanduu66]

He didn't have a sax on his guitar, the guitar was shaped like a sax. Rick Nielsen owns hundreds of guitars and has designed some of the crazy looking ones. He does play all five necks during his guitar solo. There is a video of their song Surrender, I forget if you've done that one, where he plays four out of the five. One is a twelve string and one is fretless and one sounds like a Fender and another sounds like a Gibson. I guess the last sounds like a Hammer which is what the whole guitar is made by.

[@jaquettajones]

It doesn't get more Power Ballad than THIS Power Ballad!

[@chrisbeaman8520]

That are the hardest working band in ever.was my first concert in Chicago in the 70s.

[@joelliebler5690]

Great tune and the most mellow they ever did. Surrender and I Want You to Want Me are their most popular and best!

[@gracieplaysroblox2996]

I literally just saw them live about an hour ago. I’m obsessed and I can’t stop listening to this song!

[@brittdanielrocks]

@gracie 🤘🤘🎸 🎸 😊

[@jeankrewl6006]

Most favorite song of theirs! Saw them at the Brat Stop! They rocked it!!!!😎😍

[@SingOnStreet]

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT ❤❤‍🔥 Will forever love💝💗 This song is actually SOOOO good!! 😍🤩🥰

[@royalway12]

I saw them live. A great band to see live.

[@callen8908]

His voice reaches up so clear and high that it breaks my heart. Thanks for sharing this

[@cabowabovhnut]

This is my absolute favorite song by Cheap Trick!!! Love it!

[@cjax2000]

So much to say, until now the only songs you ;listened to were their 1st two hits from the late 70's. and honestly I was afraid you were not going to go further. BUT this is an actual Hall of Fame group -- who STILL is out playing and recording new albums! The lead singer Robin Zander is considered by many one of the best singers of all time AND he Still sings THIS song regularly at close to 70 years old! They have such a diverse catalogue of music that it truly is a rabbit hole you could dive down and truly get lost. AND JAY YES he (Rick Nielson - their lead guitarist)plays all 5 parts of the guitar you saw.. I have seen it many times .. BUT the guitar is so heavy he only plays it once a show! AND ALL those weird guitars you see are him .. he switches guitars SO much during a show it's hard to keep up!

[@P.Galore]

Love Cheap Trick, and " The Flame" is a great song!

[@Mikaracat]

Cheap Trick's 'I Want You to Want Me' live at Budokan is definitely worth a listen! According to my dad, in their hayday, Cheap Trick was like The Beatles for Japan.

[@BillGraper]

The first time I heard this song was on MTV at a friend's house in 1988. It became a #1 hit. My older sister was on her honeymoon. When they got back, I mentioned the song. She said they both heard it on their honeymoon & also loved it. 🙂

[@kbusby4824]

Deep catalogue here. So glad you are featuring my home state, Illinois, bands tonight. I did see CT twice in the early 80s. The first time was in 1980 on the Dream Police tour with The Romantics opening. Robin Zander is a great lead singer.

[@kolchak357]

One of my favorite bands to see live. Saw them many times. Come On Come On from the live Budokan album has always been my favorite. The five neck guitar is super heavy. Rick usually only plays it for one song each show.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Babe and Lady from the 70s Were The real Styx

[@rcovel1960]

Rick Nielson, the lead guitar player, had a huge collection, and constantly changed during concerts. I saw them 3 times in the 1980's, and they are still one of my favorite bands. Please check out "Surrender"

[@Johnny67557]

Robin has one of the greatest voices in rock. Check it out LIVE!

[@bradgeorge4018]

Oh man do I have some great memories of when this song came out. I do remember that this was their only #1 hit. I loved them all though

[@jennifermcmillen9018]

This is my all time favorite Cheap Trick song💜 From my understanding they almost passed up doing this song and I'm so thankful they decided to do it. Robin's voice and the lyrics are so beautiful 💜

[@kristenmuller6878]

I don't see too many requests for *gonna raise hell* great beat and vibe from their 1979 record, plus amazing vocal feats by singer Robin

[@stonebringer1]

Even if you don't read to Heaven Tonight, you owe it to yourself to listen to it. Even the band members say it is the best song Rick wrote.

[@julieholmes2707]

I met Robin Zander in 1985. Such a nice guy.

[@bobbybaker475]

Robin Zander is so underrated as a vocalist, he still brings it today.

[@dawngipe6324]

I just saw them with rod stewart in August in Hershey,Pa and they were really good and Robin zander( singer) had his son play with them.... was awesome!!!

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

I wish it had been the live version. THAT show just blew the audience away.

[@kimmycook2698]

I remember just how crazy huge this song was...it is a lovely song, but they played it to death

[@johnbovinette5867]

Robin Zander is the most underrated singer in rock & roll history!

[@vincentp149]

Probably Robin Zander's most dynamic and powerful vocal performance since "Mandocello." One thing about bands formed in the 1970's is that their albums had rockers and ballads.

[@davidcaunter5346]

Love you guys, love this channel. Cheap Trick was my 1st concert 40+ years ago. It’s so nice to see the music I grew up with appreciated. 😁

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Cheap Trick has an awesome catalog of songs! "I Want You to Want Me", "Surrender", "Dream Police", "She's Tight", "Don't Be Cruel (Elvis cover), and so many more. Yes, all five necks are live on his guitar, and they each have a distinct sound (tuning, string gauge, fret scale, ETC) but even by Rick Neilson's own account, he does stay more to the middle...but he does use all five necks.