Who just listened to this again cuz its so dang good?!

@benardlawrence2869

Ай бұрын

Great song

@marilynsaltus3475

19 күн бұрын

I saved it 2my phone! IDK how many times I listened 2it already 😁

@jeannecoyle9053

18 күн бұрын

me

@AnonymousStrangeness

5 күн бұрын

😀 Me, right here in Humboldt County, California

They were so lucky to have a drummer who could drum, teach algebra, repair calculators, rewind VHS tapes, and test the chlorine level in their pool.

@Number4lead

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention chain smoke 4 packs a concert.

@clancypool3160

Жыл бұрын

not funny

@KimLacy

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@kellyleavitt7738

Жыл бұрын

And do the band's tax returns!

@barrya.6212

Жыл бұрын

LOL!

The pride of Rockford. Criminally underrated band. Enormous talent. Nielsen and Bun E. stack up against any guitarist and drummer in rock history. These guys hit the big time and still drove around to gigs in a station wagon. Grounded, cooler than cool, and flat out a great band.

@frankcastle5294

Жыл бұрын

I love Bunny Carlos!

@SpikeAsks

Жыл бұрын

@@frankcastle5294 It Would Be Great To See Bun E. Carlos With Cheap Trick (Again). I Would Go... Fab Performance Here!

@frankcastle5294

Жыл бұрын

@@SpikeAsks Yes it would and count me in. I'll join you.

@TristanMemphis

Жыл бұрын

MY Bun E!

@n2tigers99

Жыл бұрын

YES!! I ❤️ these Tricksters! Recently saw a somewhat older episode of "Daryl's House". It was great !! Of course, Daryl has his own drummer ... has an entire band - so, although Bun was not there, Robin, Rick & Tom were.

I've been jamming to these guys since early 80s. Still jammin in 2020. Who else is still jammin to Cheap Trick in 2020?

@vincentrepins5825

4 жыл бұрын

Scarcer

@sinjinbaker6031

4 жыл бұрын

Are we jammin?

@jamestorres963

4 жыл бұрын

MOST DFN8LY!!!!!!!!! Have LOVED these geniuses since jump street, IMHO these are America's Beatles, The best "trick" they played on us all was disguising their combined musical GENIUS behind a dorky bubble gum facade, I'm talking Rick and Bun E. and Robin's lyrical prowess is simply amaze balls.And Tom can slap da bass with the best of em.

@jimrenshaw70

4 жыл бұрын

I was 10 years old and my Big Brother got us Cheap Trick tickets at the Philadelphia Spectrum. 1980. UFO were the opening band. Changed my Life for Ever!!!!

@pritch1011

4 жыл бұрын

Me

Cheap Trick has to be one of the most under rated bands ever.

@rrtds9378

3 жыл бұрын

That's true. I think it's because in the 1980's looks was important. The other two members were oddball even though both Rick & Bun E are excellent musicians. Robin and Tom fits the '80s looks. Nevertheless this band was one of my favorite.

@davewebbtheauthor

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen them play live twice. They were phenomenal and well-received by the audience. They've had five Top 40 albums, 8 Top 40 songs (including a Number 1), and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That said, I think they are rated "just right" - not over or under.

@IamScoHo

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they weren't popular...

@alarmfannh

3 жыл бұрын

Think it was Joe Perry that had Cheap Trick play at one of his bday parties. Nuff said.

@Ginnyvapes

3 жыл бұрын

Finally got in the hall of fame in 2016!

I love how Robin just nonchalantly appears,approaches the mic,gives his hair a toss and starts singing 😍

@kellyleavitt7738

Жыл бұрын

I remember him doing the same thing at the Oakland Day on the Green in 1980. Just slowly meanders to the mic in his hot pink suit in front of 100,000 rockers.

@bcask61

4 ай бұрын

Total rock star move.

By far, that was the coolest stage entrance I've ever seen.

@larryronkq586

3 жыл бұрын

One of the top songs from 1978 , AND THERE WERE 1000s

@elokiddies7545

3 жыл бұрын

accurate

@stephengiffith1010

3 жыл бұрын

What's COOL is ricks killer guitar playing with the best stage presence in the history of rock n roll toms so in the pocket with that bass bun e steady as a clock love this band so Chicago what are thay still togther? ❤ I've heard so many weird stuff you know thats to much time on those folks hands i bet STAY well music LOVERS

@stephengiffith1010

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but you never saw the band from California spider Kelly muscle head music from sac.cali moved to Huntington beach. California not to be .mixed with the geekey spider Kelly on you tube try griffmusic what a stage INTRO or my friend in rocknroll heaven mr Montrose in the band GAMMA he was stunning rip ronnie your musiclives forever

@fernmann7

3 жыл бұрын

And I’m sure you’re an expert on “lame.”

Kid Rock said it best " You think you're pretty good, then you go to a Cheap Trick concert"- it will humble you

@zcam1969

4 жыл бұрын

didn't they play a old Elvis song ?

@weeble29

4 жыл бұрын

@@zcam1969 they covered "Dont Be Cruel" back in 88

@vonn4017

4 жыл бұрын

thats cos kid rock sux, he could be humbled by most bands

@sugarpie1226

4 жыл бұрын

F off haters! Obviously y'all are too young to be appreciative of this fantastic MUSIC!!! Move along silly kids!

@philphil3507

4 жыл бұрын

Sugarpie1 what

I loved this band not just for their sound but how they looked like no other band. They had the two pretty boys on bass and vocals and Charlie Brown on guitar all grown up and your high school chemistry teacher on drums. LOL

@paintergrl12

8 жыл бұрын

Yup...all the drummer needed was a comb-over. lol!

@cylndr

7 жыл бұрын

dsfddsgh

@guitarwhisperer6262

7 жыл бұрын

dsfddsgh great description. 🙂

@michaelferrante2011

7 жыл бұрын

Walter white precancer playing the drums 😂

@arturomartinez1879

7 жыл бұрын

Carlos ? the drummer...like " Live In Budokan"

Love how Robin Zander just walks out on stage like he's too cool for school.

@hutch1111111

4 жыл бұрын

I always thought he was coming from the bathroom and happened along the band playing lol

@brianfromhelll

4 жыл бұрын

right on great timing

@brotherdaveseattle2791

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@olliehopnoodle4628

4 жыл бұрын

I watched this video a couple of days ago and started thinking about the intro. Watched it again. Yes. Awesome.

@gandalfshakur8235

3 жыл бұрын

Well it was the 80s

Rick Nielsen is one of the most underrated guitarists out there. What a talent.

@chrissygerwitz520

2 жыл бұрын

Yay for another drooling simp "underrated" comment!

@scottlarson1548

Жыл бұрын

Yes, everyone says he's a poor guitarist.

@michaelbychowski5143

2 ай бұрын

Who says he’s underrated???

What's truly a shame is that it took so long for these guys to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Thank goodness they finally rectified their mistake. Absolute masterful musicians, every one of them.

@speedfreakjive8843

5 ай бұрын

Now it's time they induct the Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive

In my opinion, Bun E. Carlos is one of the most under rated Rock drummers.

@19211265

6 жыл бұрын

Thestargazer56 In my opinion...THE BEST!

@mrHoppedupford

6 жыл бұрын

My all time favorite drummer.

@davidarmstrong4743

5 жыл бұрын

I heartily agree. Bun E. Calos has a great feel! He is a real song drummer.

@Gonzalez1003

5 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, this is the most uder rated comment ever.

@sansnserifs

5 жыл бұрын

Great Drummer.

Cheap trick is the greatest thing to come out of Illinois since Lincoln

Bun E Carlos, is One of The Greatest ,American Drummers Ever!

@briankay2692

3 жыл бұрын

Even better with the cigarette hanging from his mouth.

@grep4044

2 жыл бұрын

From where?

@robertkennett4622

2 жыл бұрын

So, so, cool. The visual (with Nielsen's nerd outfit's contrast as counterpoint) is excellent. The temp accountant that had just enough "courage" imbibed to sit down at the kit during a break on open mic night.

@randymerlo4070

Жыл бұрын

He is good no better or worse than any other love the band

@jasonshenk1

15 күн бұрын

Amen jesus

What a combination: Fantastic drummer, amazing guitarist, and a singer like no other.

@jayk7010

29 күн бұрын

Tom Petersson

@wabankik

27 күн бұрын

...And the Greatest and Original 12 string Bass Player!!!...

It was cool to be young in 1980

@igloo3232

9 жыл бұрын

damn right, kids could be kids. mom and dad were alright, and the world was mostly your neighborhood.

@elpolarbear

5 жыл бұрын

ah, 1980...working in the forest service,the emergence of maiden/scorps/priest and heart owning seattle

@davidarmstrong4743

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed, It was a great time to be alive and coming of age.

@groofoot

5 жыл бұрын

@Saltwaterebel lol! change '80 to '94 and that was me ..... can someone find us a time machine? :D

@robertyancey5712

5 жыл бұрын

OH NO...IT WAS COOL TO GROW UP IN THE 70S..IT WAS GROOVY TO GROW UP IN THE 60S!!!

Robin Zander has always been such a classy guy. NEVER hogged the spotlight from his bandmates. A rare quality in a man born so physically beautiful. I remember watching this live when I was kid, wondering where the heck Robin was, and was just amazed to see him stroll in nonchalantly from the back when it was time for him to sing. I'd never seen them live before this TV broadcast (saw my first live concert of theirs a couple of months after this TV show aired) so I had no real idea that he was known for standing back and letting his bandmates do their thing. What a class act!!!

@gerathys

4 жыл бұрын

For once, a lead singer who recognized that the whole was greater than the sum of the parts.

@rosieweinstein209

3 жыл бұрын

I second that you guys I’m a fan of Cheap Trick and I’m pretty sure that Robin Zander and John Waite are great friends still can someone clarify that for me for daytime television

@gato7908

Ай бұрын

I think that's why he makes what people here are calling a grand entrance. He wants to give the spotlight to the rest of the band for that long intro. If he was on stage, the cameras would be focused on him, and there wouldn't be much for him to do besides posing

That was one helluva kick-ass performance.

@larryronkq586

3 жыл бұрын

Love me 70s ,, 1978 RELAESED ,,,

They were one of or the first band to play live on the awards show. I think they killed it. They are still killing it today. Love Cheap Trick

@ladyhonor822

Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ Philadelphia USA 🇺🇲🩰😎🏥🏇🐎🎠🎠🎠🔥🔥🔥👀🌎🐕‍🦺👍👍💋😇🕯️🕯️🕯️🤟🤟

Bun-E Man oh Man...Looks like a High school Math teacher but in reality one of the most underrated Drummers in all of Rock History Hands Down.

@RandyFricke

6 жыл бұрын

And a very nice guy too...

@FredTheLutinoCocatiel

4 жыл бұрын

Smokes three packs of cigarettes during the show

@brianelliott1743

4 жыл бұрын

he looks like serial killer ed kemper

@madamefeast4824

4 жыл бұрын

@@brianelliott1743 haha he does

@jimmyers8939

4 жыл бұрын

@@FredTheLutinoCocatiel what a feat.

That guitar run at the beginning is one for the ages.And the drumming is smokin hot too.

@bflo1000

5 жыл бұрын

Great intro.

@FredTheLutinoCocatiel

4 жыл бұрын

That's why he's got to smoke

I feel privileged to have grown up listening to 80’s music!

Love this ! Love Cheap Trick! Love seeing Andy Gibb in the audience giving a standing ovation !! To a great band!

The look on Andy Gibb’s face at the end is priceless cheap trick is awesome and for this to be a live performance and be that good and get the whole audience engaged is just amazing

@MaryD-

4 жыл бұрын

My two favorite singers, Robin Zander and my childhood crush Andy Gibb. Robin was my adult crush 😉😉😍

@toddhursey7418

3 жыл бұрын

I looked thru here to see if that was Andy.

1:30 seconds of pure amazing talent in that intro. Cheap trick is the only band I actually prefer listening to live versions only.

@michaelalwood2868

Жыл бұрын

BUDOKAN

Love Bun E. Carlos. Dude is the most chill drummer ever. No thrashing around with him. Just slumped in his throne doing his thing.

The good ol' days. Anybody listening in 2019?

@toetappermcturd9631

4 жыл бұрын

Cheap trick was my first concert at about 12 year old. Still jamming their stuff today !!

@cristopherc.2449

4 жыл бұрын

I am

@kennykomodo2576

4 жыл бұрын

December 2019, Merry Christmas

@rahkinrah1963

4 жыл бұрын

YES! On the bottom of the tailgate on my truck - CAUTION - CHEAP TRICK ON BOARD!

@MrIkesimba

4 жыл бұрын

Current year?

I love you CHEAP TRICK, very happy about the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

@rozyroan385

8 жыл бұрын

+Cindy Seifen i did not know.. thats awesome

@dragondog5941

8 жыл бұрын

+Cindy Seifen the 80's rock. simply stated.

@briantravelman

8 жыл бұрын

Oh, they put them in? I didn't know.

@kurulesoverall

7 жыл бұрын

Saw them in KC. 3 for the hall tour. They should've had a longer set but they were damn good. One of the best ever. Sooo, why isn't Def Leppard in?

@andrewgardiner5285

7 жыл бұрын

kurulesoverall

2020 artists keep em I'm 50 now and this is what I call music!!!!

These guys played in my little hometown of Anderson, In. at a small theater. I never dreamed I could see them 5 minutes from home! Got autographs, and a guitar pick!

RIck is the most UNDERRATED guitar player ever! Look closely, he plays this with a slide!

@golperuano

3 жыл бұрын

His guitar arrangements and the notes he chose for this song are absolutely incredible. The man was a guitar genius!

@raywt3237

2 жыл бұрын

So?

@kellyseager8163

2 жыл бұрын

He somehow slips on the slide off camera just before the second solo. Doesn’t have it until that point.

@seanm6311

2 жыл бұрын

Rick is awesome, this song is difficult!!!!! He never missed a beat. sensational!!!!!

@madamefeast4824

2 жыл бұрын

Rick is great, I love him. He put the slide on before the solo though

OMG, 40+ years later, this song still blows me away!

I miss Bun E. He’s rocks most under appreciated drummer.

I knew Rick Nielson before Cheap Trick, when he was with The Grim Reapers. He was an outstanding guitar player even back then, 1967 or so. We called him, because of course we did, Screaming Chicken. He was and I'm sure still is a really good guy and a tremendous showman. He tore the house down with their version of Stravinski's Firebird. Hot guitar, man. Hot guitarman. I wonder if he remembers any of that. I haven't seen him in 50 years and he still seems like a friend. Also, his unique stage persona is a take on Sach from The Bowery Boys. You have to be a geezer to know that.

@JuanDeSoCal

4 жыл бұрын

Say what? Stravinsky's Firebird??

@michaelbailey1578

4 жыл бұрын

@@JuanDeSoCal Okay, maybe it wasn't Firebird, but is was something rousing, fast and strident, from the classical canon that Nielson took off with on his blazing guitar. I know this happened, and the classical piece was well known. I can hear it in my mind. I'll check it out some more. I don't mean to lead anyone astray.

@michaelbailey1578

4 жыл бұрын

@@JuanDeSoCal Ah! I got it wrong. It was the Sabre Dance by Khachaturian. My bad.

@JuanDeSoCal

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbailey1578 Lol, that's cool. A rock version of Firebird would be a super impressive thing to attempt. I was secretly hoping you were right!

@michaelbailey1578

4 жыл бұрын

@@JuanDeSoCal Did you catch my other reply? It's the Sabre Dance by Khachaturian.

Vastly underrated band!! That opening ROCKED. These fellas like the Romantics never disappoint live or on vinyl. A true blue collar, down to the bones ROCK BAND. The drummer is a bad a$$ and he knows it. The same applies to the no nonsense bass guitarist. Robin has a voice that caresses darn near any lyric as if he OWNS it. As for checker shirt, major SWAG and confidence. 

@zapzeus988

9 жыл бұрын

nailed it

@pamelarothery5188

6 жыл бұрын

Great band .

@notsoseriousmoonlight

5 жыл бұрын

I saw the Romantics live in '86, and you are absolutely right!

@soundpainter2590

5 жыл бұрын

Are you F N KIDDING... ?? Comparing C T to... (oooh. The romantics) is like comparing ZEP to the Backstreet boys. !!

@mikebealsrocks

5 жыл бұрын

Their Bassist, Tom Pederson, Is the one responsible for the 12 string Bass. It's such a cool story how he came about it.

I remember watching this on tv, I was a freshman in high school, damn where did the time go?

@garyparker2494

3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Rockford. I remember them being advertised on the local tv station around 76.

@pat5882

3 жыл бұрын

Was about ‘78 or ‘79. What was the name of the show?

@robertmills6772

3 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this, too. Wasn't this the American Music Awards?

I still remember watching this thinking they were going to do Dream Police as advertised in TV Guide, but then they did this.. awesome.

ROBIN IS SO DAM HANDSOME AND STILL IS LOVE THIS BAND FOR OVER FORTY YEARS ALWAYS WILL

Most underrated band of all-time. Love their new music.

@ruthiekumar8770

6 жыл бұрын

It was a shame but it won't happen again.

@lacuccaracha610

5 жыл бұрын

I saw them in concert in Phoenix..worst concert I have ever seen

@rnorth8812

5 жыл бұрын

@@lacuccaracha610 Can you provide more details?

@chrissygerwitz520

2 жыл бұрын

Yay for another drooling simp "underrated" comment!

This band dosent get enough love

@golperuano

3 жыл бұрын

They're in the Hall of Fame now!

@richardkey4289

3 жыл бұрын

Rick Nielsen mentioned in an interview that when they played at some big festival in Europe, all sorts of members of really heavy bands were sure to watch cheap trick from side of stage, that's a pretty solid endorsement

My neighbors love Cheap Trick more than I do,they threw a brick thru my window so they can hear it better!

@marilyncourteau8951

3 жыл бұрын

thanx....needed a laugh....

@funfreq9282

3 жыл бұрын

Coffee on the keyboard moment, Best comment ever!

@anthonyxuereb792

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good one

@steveliberty2427

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍👍😅😅😅

@naomiberting822

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha. That cracked me up!

One of the few American Music Awards performances which a band was completely LIVE. Remember watching this when it aired (Jan. 1980)

@marcosweet7039

4 жыл бұрын

but Dick Clark still managed to sneak in canned applause and laughter 😒

@rbee1804

10 ай бұрын

Thanks ~ I wondered what program/event this was.

The pride of Rockford, Illinois. Amazing - that wall of sound from Tom Petersson's bass and Rick Nielsen's guitar. This version might have the most infectious rhythm of any song ever.

@sallyrandall8602

2 жыл бұрын

Cheap Trick, Foghat and Ted Nugent, Rockford Speedway....Summer of '78? Hotter than hell, but good times!!

Remember watching this when in grade school with my parents. I was excited when they announced it at commercial break as I had just become a huge Cheap Trick fan with my 8 track of Budokan. They obviously recognized the song from the original, but my parents thought this was the worst thing they had ever seen - which made me love Cheap Trick even more!

@neilhobson3624

6 ай бұрын

Ha Ha Ha 😂. That’s mad. I had exactly the same thing happen to me at 16 , back in 1980 only with The Rolling Stones. My dad hated them with a passion, an when they released Emotional Rescue , there was no turning back. I had to get some headphones, which were pretty expensive back in the day. 👍👍👍🇬🇧. That CT video is bloody awesome though 👍.

My drumming inspiration, and the reason why I am still playing at age 54. Bun showed us that you can look like a regular dude and still kick ass at drums! Thank you!

@jeffhodge7272

Ай бұрын

One of my faves too.

Saw. Them in the 80s .Rick Neilson came out with the 5 neck guitar and blew us all away!!!

The funny thing is that Cheap Trick really weren't that respected of a band in their day. As with so many other great acts, Rolling Stone critics hated them as I recall. (Note: Rolling Stone is ALWAYS WRONG about pretty much everything.)

@dynjarren7523

5 жыл бұрын

Rolling Stone Hated Led Zeppelin! How stupid is that? Now considered a Legendary Band!

@teej783

5 жыл бұрын

I remember them being pretty big my senior year. Everybody knew the lyrics to their songs. I remember most of them today still. Surrender and Ain't that a Shame were my favorites. They were competing with The Cars though.

@hazor777

5 жыл бұрын

RS .........? HA! I remember thinking as a teen how "important" they supposedly were in the MTV/Mega Media marketing machine ....... they've always been a worthless Lefty rag ........rich NY Jews w/too high of opinions .......

@marksieving7925

5 жыл бұрын

@Under the Surface In reality it was the other way round. Critics liked them, but their first three albums didn't sell much. It wasn't until after the Live at Budokan album came out that they became popular.

5 жыл бұрын

RollingStone magrag IS wrong by it's very existance.

Robin Zander is a very underrated singer. he has a great voice.

I'll never understand why this wasn't given a standing ovation.

To get that great of a reaction at the AMAs is epic. Wow….just wow !

Man, this is back in the day!! I remember the girls would go nuts for Tom and Robin! And man did they know it...lol. Even back in the early 70's when they were playing bars around Rockford, DeKalb and Beloit, you could never get near the stage because of the girls. I remember thinking even back then that Tom was a heck of a bass player and Rick was a heck of a guitar player. I was too dumb to realize back then that Bun E. was an incredible drummer as well. Who would have known that Zander would still have the pipes in 2014 and 15?? Amazing band...should have been in the RRHOF years ago.

@Robin-xt7yo

9 жыл бұрын

MrMike9158 LOL so true about the girls. Major crush on Robin and Tom when I was a teen. Still crushing actually. Robin, The Flame, the voice, so incredible. I agree with you re: RRHOF. Was shocked by some of this year's inductees. CT more deserving IMO. I know one of the judges/ballot voters. Will have to question him on this.

@MrMike9158

9 жыл бұрын

Robin Long Hi Robin. If you know one of the judges/ballot voters for the RRHOF...PLEASE ask them how this incredibly original band that has influenced so many other bands over the years can not be in the HOF already. Phenomenal vocalist and rhythm guitar player, vastly under-rated lead guitarist/song writer, great bassist and inventor of the 12 string bass and one of the most solid drummers in rock who completed the image of this iconic band. Over the years, this band touched on punk, pop, rock, ballads and metal and knew no limits. They deserve the HOF so much more than bands like Run DMC and acts like Madonna. Shameful. Thanks for posting with me Robin.

@Robin-xt7yo

9 жыл бұрын

MrMike9158 I totally agree MrMike! Each of the 4 guys are solid and unique. As you've said, CT influenced many bands that came after them. They sound original and fresh, not a clone of other bands. I was shaking my head when I saw a certain band with the initials GD being inducted into the RRHOF. I mean really, GD over CT? Yes GD has mass popularity but hardly sounds original! I do like some of GD's stuff, but is it really RRHOF level? Hmmmm. Yes, I will ask this judge next time I see him why this happened. Like a lot of ballot box things, politics must be having too much influence. Record companies flexing their muscles. "Ain't that A Shame". Yes it is.

@MrMike9158

9 жыл бұрын

Robin Long Hey Robin, thanks for posting. In my humble opinion, Rolling Stone magazine and their publisher Jann Wenner has had way too much sway over the RRHOF for years. And you are so right about politics having too much influence on the HOF (as well as every other part of life...lol). So many bands and artists who were either influential to Rolling Stone's "roots" or were Rolling Stone "media darlings" have gotten in over more deserving bands. GD was always one of those "media darlings" that Rolling Stone loved to put on their cover. But yet, it took Kiss, a band with 100 million in record sales over 20 years to get in because Rolling Stone never considered them or their music "relevant". And believe me, I'm no big fan of Kiss myself, but you need to give credit where it is due. Journey...80 million plus in record sales. Def Leppard....90 million plus in record sales. Styx...first band EVER to have five consecutive multi-platinum albums (even The Beatles and the Stones never accomplished that. And an influential band like Cheap Trick who can still deliver the goods 40 years after they started??? It is CRAZY. Personally, I had a script to Rolling Stone for several years but cancelled it over my lack of respect it has given rock artists over the years. Take care Robin and thanks for posting to me.

@stevelee7550

9 жыл бұрын

MrMike9158 It don't matter how old you are, or how old the jam is, good rock makes you *move!* If it's got a beat and a tune you can relate to, it's good! My tastes dance back and forth across more than 70 years (I'm only 57).

Phenomenal....Bun E. Carlos , Rick N, and Tom were killing it in the intro!!!

How can you not love these guys .

Rick Nielson is so talented that he always looks like he's trying to come up with new ways to challenge himself and make his talent shine through.

@glenbeck5602

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but ya gotta admire his restraint!!!!!! His 2 friends were just in it for the pussy. And I'm sure they had a good run. Lmao

Cheap Trick was on the cusp of punk, new wave and hair bands coming on line, and their presentation bridged all three. Of course it worked.

@user-mi4du9rd1j

Ай бұрын

You're right. In my HS in the 80s, Cheap Trick and Motorhead were both a beautiful bridge between punk, metal and rock fans. Common ground. We all agreed those two bands were cool.

This is totally live and it's what they are all about. Love 'em.

@bikenband

7 жыл бұрын

Was lucky enough to see them live that same year, I'll never forget it.

One of the best versions of this song.

What an awesome version of that song. That guitar player is one of the best I've ever seen. So underrated they truly are one of the best.

@chrissygerwitz520

2 жыл бұрын

Yay for another drooling simp "underrated" comment!

"Way Of The World" is one of the most underappreciated hits of all time. At 66 years old, I'm still loving me some Cheap Trick.

I appreciate these guys more and more as time goes on.

I got to get their autographs at Tower Records back in 1980. They were all very nice to us fans. Being a young drummer with only 4 years experience. It was great meeting Bun E. Carlos.

A solid rock and roll band for ever.

I saw Cheap Trick many times over the years. They always put on a great show. I do miss Bun E Carlos' unmistakable power drumming where he makes every beat count. Thanks guys for going on six decades of great music.

And Bun is like, " fuck it, I will just play drums for 5 mins!" Man he is the best!!!!

@sammycircle

9 жыл бұрын

YUP ....Agree 100%...Most underrated Rock Drummer ever!

@Basic_Blue

6 жыл бұрын

He IS in the Hall of Fame... ;) The best!

@kennywebb7932

6 жыл бұрын

hutch1111111 Right On

They are family friends going back to my grandfather and Rick's father who were business partners in Rockford Illinois. I grew up with Robin and Rick at my parents house often. Robin taught me how to golf at Sinnissippi golf course in 1983. We still go back at Xmas to see family, we live in Florida now, but occasionally see Rick. Part of his family is Kurt( RIP) who was one of the Iranian hostages in the late 70's early 80's that Reagan freed. They used to go into a bar on Main/Auburn called The Barn and play a few songs with the house band. For a shit city, my hometown, we at least had Cheap Trick and REO Speedwagon.

@dbrinkm1

4 жыл бұрын

I will Be age 73...knew all of them since their beginning .. HS days ..I.graduated Ill State U in 1970..was on jury duty with drummers ;[ Bun E Carlson's ] wife...but .correct me if I am wrong.....REO is from Champaign...Univ. of Ill engineering students who formed in 1967..I knew Gary Richrath from Peoria .REO.played all over the midwest including Univ. of Ill. and Illinois State Univ. ..including , private pubs,Chances R..etc..dorm dances , frat dances, Univ. Union dances...great bands both..I spent much time in the " Barn " on n. main st. taught school in rockford..I live a mile south of Rick Nielsen home of the rock river. great to see the locals make it big. Great memories Dana.

@vegasysx7304

4 жыл бұрын

They used to pop in at The Great Illinois Purchase and jam around Christmas way back when.

Saw Cheap Trick at the San Diego Open Air Amphitheater way back in 89!!! Wow! What an unbelievable show these guys from Rockford, IL put on! Very loud, right by the airport and you could see the jets taking off and landing but you couldn’t hear them! So tight and what an impressive volume of great music! Probably put on more concerts that any musical group in the history of mankind! Thanks for all the great Rock N Roll!!!

My Dad and couldn't agree how great Echo and the Bunnymen or the Cure were but we agreed on CHEAP TRICK all the way! Miss you Papa!

Rick is a guitar genius...and very funny. Style is something this band HAS in spades.

Love you!!! Congrats on Hall of Fame. Should have happened sooner, but glad to see you enjoying yourselves after 40 years! You are fun AND inspirational!!!!!

Rick Neilson on guitar is a phenom

This was a great era of music.

I remember watching this on TV in 1980; it was a Friday night and it was cold outside. Some of the memories that I recall: 1) Surprised that they were not dressed in tuxedos 2) Why is their accountant the drummer too 3) Taken aback by Rick's stage antics and checkerboard pattern "overload" 4) Assumed the blonde one was sick and that they were playing an instrumental 4) Totally blown away when I realized they were preforming a Fats Domino's classic. I told my family they had missed the best rendition of ATAS I had ever heard. I gushed about them to my friends at school on Monday. One last fashion note: Robin's suit was quite avant garde for the times - this was still the era of the leisure suit.

@annwrog

7 жыл бұрын

It would have been so boring if they had worn tuxedoes!! This is definitely not a song to perform in tuxedoes!! LOVE Robin's suit! And Rick's wardrobe is. Off the Charts, as is his guitar playing. Yes!! They are so good!!

Simply the greatest Garage Band there ever was.

As a young musician in Milwaukee I grew up seeing these guys in Bars around Wisconsin and Illinois. Almost every band I've been in since 1976 has covered 2-3 of their songs. They were a big influence on my musicianship and musical moxy. Great music ans even greater memories.

Totally Rocked that song!!

This is real music right here.

I was at this show...what memories! And to think the lads are still going strong is quite remarkable.

@momof2_1985

5 жыл бұрын

Seen them in Regina SK this August... They were amazing!

I would here cheap trick on the radio back in 78/79/80 once Dream police hit man they were everywhere. “ Gonna raise hell” still one of my all time favorite tracks by them. Superb band!

this is why they are in rock and roll Hall of Fame

@davidgardiner4620

5 жыл бұрын

Totally underated band!!

I saw these guys live in 88 maybe 89. That 12 string bass was a force of nature.

@robertthomas5736

3 жыл бұрын

I Saw them in Concert at Milwaukee's Summerfest, in 1991

Easily one of the best covers of a classic ever!

Remember, at this time is history almost all of these TV show appearances were lip synced to a pre recorded track. 100% the real deal from my boys in Cheap Trick!! Every one of these guys are at the top echelon of their instruments. The intro to this song is absolutely astounding!!! Still rockin to this day. I see they have a show coming up in PA, a few hours away, but the drive would be well worth it. Ain't that a shame the Bun E will never drum bash the skins with these guys again?? To have been able to see these guys in the 80s would be like a dream come true.

Those lead guitar riffs are amazing.

I was a teenager around this time. I didn't take CT seriously, because I thought the guitarist and drummer were gimmicky. I was into Zep, Floyd, Aerosmith, etc. That was until I saw them live in '81 (my girlfriend was a fan). They blew the roof off. One of the best hard rock shows I've ever seen.

I don't think I've ever heard Robin sing a bad note; he's amazing.

And there you have it boys that's how you play rock and roll😮

Somewhere, Fats Domino was smiling.

@golperuano

3 жыл бұрын

Most definitely Fats was proud of what those boys did to his song.

I still remember this growing up, wow!!! I actually met Cheap Trick in 1991 after winning a radio contest. I have photos with the brand and they even autographed a Budokan photo I had saved. Still my favorite band.

One of the best concerts I saw 1976 auditorium theatre Chicago...their first album just out really a local band at that point backed up rush...doing their ultimate album 2112...cheap trick rocked the house

Ridiculously GREAT Rock N Roll ! Saw them Live a couple of years ago... They Still Sound Just as Good !

One great song ..,and Rick is killing it on the guitar

This is some of THE best captured footage, I've ever seen.

Amazing intro....and love how Robin comes out 😍😍😍😍

Brilliant Cover.......

Robin, one of the most talented of the 70's and 80's. One of the sexiest for sure.

No back up tracks here. A reality check. The real deal.

If you've never seen them live, you've never seen a rock n roll show. They are without a doubt THEE BEST LIVE BAND EVER! My brother and I and a few friends would see them before they made it, at a bar in North Chicago called Night Gallery. God damn were those ever great shows. Rick would come over and play foosball with me and my buddy during their breaks. Really a nice guy. ROCK ON GUYS!

@BonnieK80

Жыл бұрын

A lot of Night Gallery performances on You Tube…so cool you there in person🙌🖤🤍

@scottym3

Жыл бұрын

@@BonnieK80 Those were the best shows I've seen. They rocked the house down every night they were there. It's almost like two different bands, on records, and live. records were good, Live was incredible. no comparison.

@BonnieK80

Жыл бұрын

Yes agree ☺️ Have a few of their albums and like the record in the studio format…feels like how it was created at that time But have also seen them live a few times over the years and man can they rock or bring a performance home🙌🖤🤍

I lived this as it happened and this was "Pop" music in the 70's. A lot of people laughed at Cheap Trick but they did not understand that Pop music can rock.

Haven't seen any other bass guitar like that - wicked. Nice to see them playing live at daryl's house recently and still sound great.