Origin of the song in Mark Slaughter's own words. “That song was written about a girlfriend who I went to high school with. I remember I came back from touring and couldn’t get a hold of her. So I asked a friend and he told me he hadn’t seen her. The next thing I know, he calls me back with the news that she had passed away and the funeral was the next day. It was one of those surreal moments. I went to her funeral and it inspired me to write a song about letting go. There’s a real sense of composure in going through those life events that I’m always very conscious of in my music. Seeing what it does for other people is why I continue to write.”

@johnkirkman2849

2 жыл бұрын

Always could relate to this song. Played it at my wife's funeral 3 years ago. Wasn't a dry eye in the house. The song fit our lives. Was the best 35 years I could ask for. Our favorite song.

@staciesrunway6804

Жыл бұрын

at the end of the song he whispers "divine order of his" mark slaughter always likes to put a little hidden somethin in his songs.. super love this song. so beautiful

The song the fans were singing at the beginning is Slaughter's biggest song, Up All Night

One of my friends plays for Slaughter. Not only are they talented but they’re also great human beings; excellent choice!!

@joeybee1914

2 жыл бұрын

🎶❤️👍

@magicpumpkin3

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best bands of that time ...amazing band that I still listen to.

@paleridersteelhorse4923

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't this also a tribute to " Amelia Airheardt "?

@gloryn4394

2 жыл бұрын

Please ask your friend to tell Mark he's welcome to come and live on my farm in Maine with me, I'll knit him wool socks and roast him a chicken. ❣️😂

@deannemckee5081

2 жыл бұрын

Mark is the best of humans! I have known him all my life.

There truly is nothing like the 80s hair bands!!!!! Love seeing people going WAY back!! Thanks for sharing

Imagine being in your 20's in the 1980's. Power ballads were everywhere on the radio. Luckily, I was born in '62. Truly, the 80's were the best time for music. I just lucked out.

My sister passed six years ago and this was one of the songs played at her memorial

Slaughter is one of the most underrated band of all time.

Thanks for playing Mark slaughter HIS voice so underrated

@johnphillipsjr7238

2 жыл бұрын

It’s trash now

His voice is almost as pretty as he is.

@bethshadid2087

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr....I want his hair 😊

Mark Slaughter is a natural mimic. In addition to his athletic vocal singing, he also does amazing impressions, and currently works for the Cartoon Network providing voices for many characters.

I had this song played at my daughter’s funeral…….. the part “then I turn to look and find that you’re not there” makes my cry every time!

@robertcoulton9536

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss

@ronkampsen1098

2 жыл бұрын

That just sucks a lot. 😢 stay strong!

@lisanelson6073

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, guys!

@charlescross7868

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss sugar. Hang in there. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. :-(

@lisanelson6073

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlescross7868 thank you, hun!

Mark Slaughter very underrated singer!! Great 80’s !!! Awesome reaction!!! Rock on!

Please please please do “Don’t know what you got til it’s gone” by Cinderella!!!!! His voice is AMAZING as well

@chriswildhaber35

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. All Cinderella is great music.

@sprinkle4k

2 жыл бұрын

YAASS!!!

I dedicate this song to my daughter Jennifer on the day she became an Angel 👼🙏🏼🥺

@bethshadid2087

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss....prayers for you 🙏💗🕊️

@dianaanzaldua8958

2 жыл бұрын

@@bethshadid2087 thank u 💜🙏

This song has given me so much peace.....my son died last year. Its such a beautifully peaceful song!! It makes something so incredibly heartbreaking feel not so sad!!! 💔💔🎶🎼🎵🥁🎙🎸🎤🤘

blas's drum production on this is stellar... even by today's standards

@AaronOrtega

Жыл бұрын

Love analog recording, way better than digital. You can feel the rhythm section in 80s rock recordings. Rock on!!!

Another one of those 80s bands that had a few great songs then faded out. Glad someone is showing then some love. Try some GREAT WHITE, BULLET BOYS, WHITE LION, WINGER & DANGEROUS TOYS.

@patrickhollis5332

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like those 70’s to early 90’s bands

@ckobo84

2 жыл бұрын

Those hair medal bands didn't fade out, they were FORCED out. Same thing happened a decade earlier to the Bee Gees, one of the most talented groups of all time.

@jeffreyglenellen1188

2 жыл бұрын

Dangerous Toys-Best of Friends

Great choice! Love his voice. You might like Kix singing Don’t close your eyes. Another amazing voice. 🤘🏻🤘🏻💙

@andylafferty3782

2 жыл бұрын

Baltimore’s one and only Kix. God remember them and Hammerjacks.

@AuntieNita74

2 жыл бұрын

Just heard that song on the hair nation station other day and i turned it up n blasted it. Had not heard it in long while.

@susanconstable2113

2 жыл бұрын

I saw kix in the early 80s. I had their autographs on the album. Wow love that song

One of the most beautiful songs about grief I know of. Hardest part is knowing when it's time to let go. Always remembering, but moving on. 🙏♥️

The world needs a dose of the eighties when I was a young folk to calm everyone down! Music is the vehicle we all can get a ride on! Great reaction!

@ajruther67

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

"I'LL never let you go" by Steelheart is amazing also....I'll drop the link....

@jeanniemetiva6745

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wait.... I just remembered you did that and Mel was absolutely amazed by his voice!!

@lovejen01

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great song.

I played this song at my fiance funeral 15 years ago it still brings tears to my eyes when I hear it

And to think Mark used to give guitar lessons before someone heard him sing and ended up bein the singer for The Vinnie Vincent Invasion. So underrated. His power, emotion, control. This song was written for a girlfriend he found out passed away while he was on the road. He asked a friend about her and he said he hasn't seen her for awhile then called Mark back with the news of her passing and the funeral was the next day.

Slaughter - up all night

I love watching reactions to this song. When his voice changes at the pre-chorus the looks on your faces was awesome. Nobody expects that change...

Up all night is another great song. It’s a powerful rock anthem

High school grad 1982. We cruising with this music every weekend. Awesome !!

Mark Slaughter still sounds great. Just saw them last night in concert!!

I ❤Slaughter!Slaughter rocks!

Great song!! I have met these guys a couple of times. A few years back the guitarist Tim Kelly died in a horrible wreck😢 all of their fans were mourning. I miss Tim!!

@sprinkle4k

2 жыл бұрын

Same! They still celebrate Tim’s bday every year. Such an amazing group of guys!

You’re right. His voice was perfect!

When he says 'the pain' you can feel that gut wrenching grief that this guy is feeling. You two really felt the song, great reaction

Blias Elias the Drummer and Tim Kelly on guitar was what made slaughter!

Their first 2 albums 🔥. Mark Slaughter was a beast and Dana Strum awesome musician.

Beautiful song by a beautiful voice man 💗🕊️. One of the best voices out there imo 😁

Every song they sing is awesome

Mark is SO good looking! Such a great voice!!

One of my most beautiful, caring,loving friends took her life right before Thanksgiving. It struck all of our #90's alumni so hard,we loved her so much. KelliLynn

My man plays this song for me always

You should react to SLAUGHTER-UP ALL NIGHT SLEEP. ALL DAY (Official Music Video ) you’ll love it !

Bless you guys for this one. Been a long time, but I played this at my wife's funeral it was one of her favorite songs. 💕💕💕💕. Much love

I met Mark Slaughter back in the 90s. Super nice person

I was a hard headed 17 year old boy when this song came out and thought that it was a girly anthem song..now in my 40’s with life experience behind me…it’s a heart felt feelin’ it song!! Love it

You better believe it's an awesome song. I listen to this song in Desert shield Desert Storm and it took me home. And made me remember those who passed.

Awesome voice. That song always made me cry.

This might be the best power ballad of all time. I’m not a glam punk fan, really, but for me it’s this or Don’t Know What You Got (til it’s gone)

This was my favorite “Hair band” back in the day.

I get serious knots in my stomach every time I here this song and pretty much anytime Mark sings...SUCH passion!!!

I love you, beautiful work, a hug from Brazil!!! Slaughter is COOL!

I had the pleasure to know lead singer Mark Slaughter prior to the group, we sang in high school choir together in Las Vegas. He is an amazing person and WOW !!! what a voice, to sit next to him to hear his twice a day in class, he was our only natural tenor, something some fans don't know is he sang in a barbershop quartet with myself and 2 other members of the schools men's choir and competed in All State Choir in 1981, I always loved his ballads.

A really good song. I remember those days. We were all Americans . Love yall!

Listen i don’t know what drama people are causing you but I absolutely love your pure energy and positivity..Remember 2 things…1. The King/Queen never respond to the minions. 2. Don’t let ANYONE dull your shine! God bless! NamaStacey

I love your personality and love for one another

at the end he whispers "divine order of his"

This song makes me cry everytime

I will say it for the millionth time...I feel bad for Antonella who didn't grow up in the 80's. We are truly blessed

Yes beautiful voice and song

OMG, if you liked this plz plz give Cinderella a listen to. Another great musical band that never got the credit they deserved

The fans in the beginning are singing what's considered their first hit..Up All Night.

This is one of my favorite 80s songs! Thanks for the reaction!!!

Way to represent Bmore. I bleed purple, orange and black till the day I die.

Saw Slaughter live with Dokken, Warrant and Alice Cooper in 97. Amazing show.

Thank you/Thank you 😘 ❤ 🙏 💓 a song about letting go I lost 😢 😞 alot of peaple/my heart ❤ 💙 isbroken

Mark Slaughter also sang in "Vinnie Vincent's Invasion" "Love Kills" was a hit for VVI.

@lowtonecapone

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This would be a great song to react to! It’s also on the “Nightmare on Elm St 4” soundtrack, just in time for Halloween!🎃👻

Awesome reaction! Very powerful song. Go O's!!!

Always makes me cry!! 😔

It's a bittersweet song of losing a loved one. When a friend in the Southern California Metal Family Tribute Scene in 2016 went missing, then we all found out she had passed away. One of the guys made a memorial video of her at the tribute gigs. That person asked me what would be a good song for the video. This song immediately popped in my head. He said, It's Perfect!

Love this song.

This was the first song my Jason my man played for me from him I love this song .

I was like 16 0or 17 when this came out..maybe it was 18...lol...man i miss this music...80s was the best

Love this! ❤

Damn I miss being 17 years old to

Thank You so much for reacting to this video. I sang this son to my mom just before she left to die of Cancer in Michigan.

Love!!!!

I lost my girl to Cancer and this song sums it up. Giant. I'll see you in my dreams. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

Just seen these guys here in st.louis back in August... hell of a show and still sound great !

Just like great music 🎶🎵 is so real,i love how listening to it with Shawn and Mel makes me feel happy and with you ,cause everyone else around me here likes sleeping,and not me,I'm having fun with ya all'

Thank you both for such 1. Great content and commentary 2. Putting a smile in my heart!

I'm loving this!

Thanks for doing this one. This song has always been one I come back to. It put Slaughter on the map. The band blew up big in the late 80’s and early 90’s, plateaued for awhile and then plummeted after the death (Car accident) of their lead guitarist. Mark Slaughter has one of the great voices ever, and, even though I love it, I often forget just how good he is. If you want another great song of his to review, check out Days Gone By. The song theme is very similar lyrically as well as musically.

i drove a truck for 31 yrs....while out in the desert making my way back to vegas...i hear a bulletin come over the radio saying tim kelly died from the band slaughter...he died on state route 96....a road i was on just 2 hours earlier leaving kingman arizona....by the time the news came out, the local radio station made a mixed tape of the song fly to the angels with the newscast of this song and the reporter coming in on the breaks...it was eerie and innovative at the time but sad overall.....growing up at 12 to 20 my best friend was named tim kelly.....

Late 80's hair metal was the best, it was about love and happiness

Got to meet Tim Kelly (the lead guitarist in the video) at a random guitar store back in the day. Really nice guy....RIP

My first love was hit by train this song was on my playlist playin when i found out

Powerful song indeed

STeelheart.....I'LL NEVER LET YOU GO

Shawn, u gotta play “Don’t know what u got til it’s gone” by Cinderella…..if y’all love this one then u will love it!!!!! ❤️ 🥰

This song is about losing a loved one.mark said this live if anyone out in the crowd has lost someone this is for you.

This song has had so much meaning to me for 3 decades and it still touches me to this day. You guys should also check out Up All Night by Slaughter as well.

Blas was really caning those drums on this one! 😎🔥🤘🥁

Yass y’all this was my jam I was very young when this came out 🔥🔥🔥

Feeling it... 💔

Fly to the Angel's is a very great song and video

Their guitarist Tim Kelly died in a horrific car accident, hit by a Semi. Knowling Slaughters music as well as I do, there are a few songs that I imagine were incredibly difficult to get through, their first show after he passed, this being one of them.

Best reaction I' ve seen

this reminds me of my grandpa who was a tail gunner got in a fight over the blue skies of north korea one day....ended up in a tail fight with 13 russian mig15'sss he got shot down crashed into a mountain I LOVE YOU GRANDPA YOU ARE A REAL MAN ....SEE YA AGAIN MY HERO

❤️❤️.... many many rock stars have amazing voices not only do they scream at the rock songs but there's so many amazing ballads like this one out there...... i'm sure you will get many more suggestions if you continue reacting to rock videos..... I love ALL But the videos you react to especially some of the older stuff from the 70s and 80s

Mark slaughter was very much a part of my child hood too

Guys hold on your in for a treat

It means so much to me to see other black people loving my favorite band as I do. Thank you for this!