This needs to be Donald Trump's theme song and have it timed as he is pumping his fists while shouting 'fight, fight' moments after almost being assassinated.
I was 7 years old when the Karate Kid came out. I remember my parents took me to the theater, way before stadium seating existed.. lol Such awesome memories, will never forget as I got older we would go to Golf N Stuff it was cool.. Awesome performance, still sound the same.. 👍
What an epic moment to have in your life and on tape. Getting to play an iconic song like this with the man who brought it to life. Love that his voice sounds the same all these years later. Amazing.
I definitely saw magic. As a child of the 80's, this brings back awesome memories. It was so humble of both of you to perform this live in a house and share it on RUclips. I was just listening to Lady Lady Lady and discovered that it was Joe Esposito who sings it. Great playing and singing. .
Actually, I was thinking abut this the other day. The 80's was a real age for music writers to write songs specifically for movie soundtracks. Kenny Loggins especially was on fire in the 80's!
at that age still being able to sing that is fricky amazing, obviously a guy who has looked after his voice, awesome joe, and thankyou Mat for sharing.
This Truthfully warms my heart. I see someone passing his art on to a younger student. At 2:29, when Joe starts singing "A little bit of all you got", you can see the passion. May this tune live forever!!
Joe Esposito, Joe Pizzulo, Frank Stallone, Michael Sembello, Lou Pardini... my top 5 Italian pop tenors ... slick guitar solo of Mat Franco in this video btw 👍
Fantastic ! Never heard this song live. Really great, your guitar sounds amazing in this song Mat! Really nice to hear Joe Esposito singing so well! Congratulations Mat Franco !
That was great! Loved it, Joe is still incredible, still got that magic. This definitely would have been an honour to sing with this amazing talented legendary singer.
That was better than the recorded version in the movie. That song is one of the things that MADE the movie what it was. I can't believe you had the opportunity to jam with Joe Esposito like that. AWESOME!
Brings back alot of good memories Joe! Often wondered how you felt watching the kk tournament scene with your song over that scene! As an 80s kid singing this song made every play fight scene with my brothers/ friends growing up even better! Well done man!
Beautiful I nearly cried because I know how it feels to be miserable but never giving up and to keep on trying 💯🔥❤ Fight til you drop,never stop can't give up until you reach the top 🙂
What a great performer. Almost everybody's voice changes and matures as they age, and it's not usually kind to the sort of rock that was popular in the 1980s. He's kept his top range amazingly well for a guy in his '70s. I think only a few of the greats, John Fogerty and Little Richard, kept a powerful top register into that age. So glad to see he's still got it!
WOW!! The Karate Kid is on AMC as I’m writing this and the tournament scene is in full swing, I wanted to see if there was a live version of this song. Totally blown away, I love this song. So inspirational, thank you guys.
Fun Fact: This song was made for one of the Rocky movies. You could hear it in the lyrics. UPDATE: According to Wikipedia, it was intended for Rocky 3 but replaced with "Eye of the Tiger". It was also turned down for the movie, Flashdance.
I ran into it by accident while surfing the net. Had to listen to it some 5 times. Finish that and I had my gear on and went running in snow up to my shins, snowfall and wind blowing everyone indoors. Ran 14 km and when I entered the house I still had my adrenaline at top levels! The power of this music is unbelievable.
Seriously, I'd be down for Joe Esposito playing a today's version of the song at some point in Cobra Kai. His voice today can definitely add a rich vibe.
Just discovered this video...literally brought a tear to my eye watching a legend perform a legendary song!!! Thank you so much! (I was providing backing vocals wherever required) Fight! Fight! Thanks guys
👍👍This was SO GOOD!!!! His voice was really good, as well as his guitar playing, and the passion!!! They both did an excellent job performing that song together!!! 😎✌️
Great guitar work, and I was really taken back by Joe's vocals. I haven't had the opportunity to see him live. I am very impressed by his timelessness. Bravo!
Oh my Gosh, seriously, how did you pull this together??? Only the best song from the best movie of all time I'm dazzled, he's still got it, wow wow wow
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I heard him play at Microsoft and was in SHOCK he could still sound EXACTLY the same as 1984.
Joe still got it. Got chills in my back.
Exactamente!!
Volví a los 80's en segundos
Jose Viruete He sure does! Great video!
Monstrar mulheres nuas
Awesome
As a huge Karate Kid fan, hearing Joe sing the song at his current age and still kill it... that is inspiring!!! That was awesome!!!!
Came out so smooth.
i am about to cry....
Man I was thinking the same thing. Still has an awesome voice
This needs to be Donald Trump's theme song and have it timed as he is pumping his fists while shouting 'fight, fight' moments after almost being assassinated.
A classic song we should listen to daily once we stepped out of our homes. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This video should be a national treasure.
Karate Kid would not be what it is without this spectacular song, almost 40 years after Joe is still the best around!
💯 agree!
did you know it was meant to be for rocky but they went with eye of the tiger, I cant see it as a rocky song, but maybe thats because its all we know
Absolutely agree!!!
One of the favorite parts of the movie for me - thanks in large part to this amazing song!!!
His voice tone is just killer!
How is it possible that is not a single live version from the 80's?
I don't think I'm alone, I find this incredibly inspiring. Love it.
THE GREATEST SONG FROM A MOVIE SOUNDTRACK OF ALL-TIME!!!!!!
He’s gotta have a cameo in Cobra Kai.
Couldn’t agree more!!
Omg that would be the best around!!
@@themightyapefish agree! Something like that would be very cool
@@MatFranco as a street buska.
They could have him saying your the best around nothing evers gonna keep ya down. They can fit that line in somehow
Great memories of the summer of 1984. Awesome rendition. Thanks!
Old boy can still sing. It’s such a great song. I’ve loved it since I was about 10 and watching when that movie came out.
That had to be an honor to play with Joe Esposito! kid you deserve a blackbelt.
James Radski SUCH an honor! Blackbelt accepted!
He's still got it !! Cobra Kai....never die....
He STILL sounds good!!!!! I love it!!
That joy on "Fight" is just pure love to old times
This, young people, is what true musical talent looks like. Not the garbage being put out there today
People have been saying that since the beginning of music. Just appreciate this without being a dickhead
COBRA KAI NEVER DIES !
STRIKE FIRST STRIKE HARD NEVER WAIT FOR THE ENEMY TO ATTACK COBRA KAIIIIIIII
FEAR DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS DOJO, DOES IT?
Never
Cobra kai sucks this song was not made for them
@@sassthathoopyfrood lmao
Joe still can always claim he sung the Best Karate Kid song ever. And no one could take that away from him.
Dudes still got it! Wow. This song was my entire childhood.
I was 7 years old when the Karate Kid came out. I remember my parents took me to the theater, way before stadium seating existed.. lol
Such awesome memories, will never forget as I got older we would go to Golf N Stuff it was cool..
Awesome performance, still sound the same.. 👍
Greetings from two 40 years old husband and wife in Sweden. Thanks for the best movie song ever and nostalgia for us ❤
So beautiful he sounds just like to record. I don’t think people understand A lot of artist don’t sound that great live. Joe’s amazing
What an epic moment to have in your life and on tape. Getting to play an iconic song like this with the man who brought it to life. Love that his voice sounds the same all these years later. Amazing.
This song is pure legend, a Holy Grail a block buster. This guy can really sing he has that true 80’s spirit
Felicidades Joe Esposito...saludos desde Monterrey Mexico
Wow, this is an exceptional version. Joe's vocals are still there, which is rare for a man of his age.
The voice is still there in spades. Love it.
That gave me goosebumps, what a motivational song. Reminds me of being a kid in the 80s and thinking I could do anything.
You still can!!
.....fighttttt
his singing has actually gotten even BETTER than it was in the 80s, amazing performance
I definitely saw magic. As a child of the 80's, this brings back awesome memories. It was so humble of both of you to perform this live in a house and share it on RUclips. I was just listening to Lady Lady Lady and discovered that it was Joe Esposito who sings it. Great playing and singing. .
Still get chills on that riff in the beginning!!!! 😱
i grew up obsessed with karate kid. this song still makes me feel i can do anything
Years go by,strength is leaving but his voice and spirit its still there...Joe you re the best!!!!
They dont write songs like this anymore. Bringing back the memories
Yeah I know, what happened to music like this??? I'm going to do a cover of this song for sure in tribute to CobraKai. Oh yeah
Actually, I was thinking abut this the other day. The 80's was a real age for music writers to write songs specifically for movie soundtracks. Kenny Loggins especially was on fire in the 80's!
South Park tho.
This song still gets me pumped!
Absolutely joe.. you are the best 🤩
The most of best singer of 80's need a time machine for this performance.
Please, please, never die !!, this hymn wont be the same withou your great voice
at that age still being able to sing that is fricky amazing, obviously a guy who has looked after his voice, awesome joe, and thankyou Mat for sharing.
Just the simplicity of jamming a song with a friend is so refreshing to see. What a special moment that must've been! Thank you for sharing this!
this is epic. the world needs more joe "bean" esposito!
Joe, you still have that amazing voice!!
This Truthfully warms my heart. I see someone passing his art on to a younger student. At 2:29, when Joe starts singing "A little bit of all you got", you can see the passion. May this tune live forever!!
Yeah buddy. LISTEN TO THAT SOUND!!!
Almost started punching and kicking my lamps and TV this 80s kid will always get pumped by this jam. God Bless!
Joe Esposito, Joe Pizzulo, Frank Stallone, Michael Sembello, Lou Pardini... my top 5 Italian pop tenors
... slick guitar solo of Mat Franco in this video btw 👍
I feel privileged to have seen this. Thank you sir!
Well said!
JOE "BEAN" ESPOSITO, YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST.
So cool to hear any live performance that captures all the life of produced recording - and finds some new life of its own. Loved this.
There's no word that can describe this ... it's simply Gorgeous & Epic!! YOU'RE THE BEST AROUND JOE!!
Wow! Rock on Joe! I think the writers of Cobra kai should have you as a cameo in one of the episodes. You're the best!!
The best work out song ever! Joe is the best
Dammm!!!! Joe rocks better than ever
Fantastic ! Never heard this song live. Really great, your guitar sounds amazing in this song Mat! Really nice to hear Joe Esposito singing so well! Congratulations Mat Franco !
That was great! Loved it, Joe is still incredible, still got that magic. This definitely would have been an honour to sing with this amazing talented legendary singer.
This. Is. EVERYTHING!
Marc Derro it really is!
That was better than the recorded version in the movie. That song is one of the things that MADE the movie what it was. I can't believe you had the opportunity to jam with Joe Esposito like that. AWESOME!
Omg I love this so much...My favorite part of the karate kid is when this starts playing. Thanks for sharing!
Saludos desde Perú. Joe and Mat are the best.
I didn't realize he was the original singer until he started singing, then I knew something was up. He's good!
He's still singing good !!!! Awesome. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Brings back alot of good memories Joe! Often wondered how you felt watching the kk tournament scene with your song over that scene! As an 80s kid singing this song made every play fight scene with my brothers/ friends growing up even better! Well done man!
Impressive Joe Esposito with 70 years old still making such an incredible presentation!
Great song, great singer and play the guitars amazingly.👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much. Joe is an amazing artist and human.
Best motivational song ever!
Amazing! Mr. Esposito sounds fantastic, you both did such a great job (and seemed to have a lot of fun with this). Beautiful. Loved it.
What a voice even after all these years ❤️
Nessa idade com essa voz ? Séloco !
Sou de 1991 mas sou FÃZÁSSO de Karate Kid e essa música em particular é especial para mim !
MUITO BOM !
Beautiful I nearly cried because I know how it feels to be miserable but never giving up and to keep on trying 💯🔥❤ Fight til you drop,never stop can't give up until you reach the top 🙂
this is a time machine , what a great voice and artist
Wow!!! what a great pride to have accompanied this great composer, musician and singer !!! I grew up listening to this song!
Someone should send this to Ralph & William and the writers of, "Cobra Kai!"
They have all seen this and praised it publicly!! Great show with great creators!
They should use this track in the series
What a great performer. Almost everybody's voice changes and matures as they age, and it's not usually kind to the sort of rock that was popular in the 1980s. He's kept his top range amazingly well for a guy in his '70s. I think only a few of the greats, John Fogerty and Little Richard, kept a powerful top register into that age. So glad to see he's still got it!
WOW!! The Karate Kid is on AMC as I’m writing this and the tournament scene is in full swing, I wanted to see if there was a live version of this song. Totally blown away, I love this song. So inspirational, thank you guys.
I searched for a live version for years! Couldn’t find it... so I made it happen 😄. Joe’s the best! Thanks for watching
I love this version too. Timeless classic song, to pump anyone up.
Fun Fact: This song was made for one of the Rocky movies. You could hear it in the lyrics.
UPDATE: According to Wikipedia, it was intended for Rocky 3 but replaced with "Eye of the Tiger". It was also turned down for the movie, Flashdance.
I think it would have fit in Rocky too.
In fact Apollo says "you are the best" several times. Maybe it is a signal.
By the way, this song was co-writen by Bill Conti, music composer of both movies
Very nice!!
It fits KK better
I used to compete distant running , this was my hype up song before i ran thanks for the memories
I ran into it by accident while surfing the net. Had to listen to it some 5 times. Finish that and I had my gear on and went running in snow up to my shins, snowfall and wind blowing everyone indoors. Ran 14 km and when I entered the house I still had my adrenaline at top levels!
The power of this music is unbelievable.
Brilliant chemistry between you both fantastic guys made my day 👍
I just got goosebumps. That song its very motivational. Lots of memories
Simply one of the most epic things Ive ever seen.....
This is better than the original. Ive played the hell outta this today. Kudos.
Right, I never realized why that scene was my favorite part growing up. Then one day it hit me, it’s the song playing over it!
Just WOW! Bravo gents!!! Cheers!
Lindoooooo Maravilhoso Saudade .... Brazil 2021 .... Fiz Karatê por causa de Karatê Kid ... Saúde Amigo você canta muito....
This makes me happy beyond words.
Seriously, I'd be down for Joe Esposito playing a today's version of the song at some point in Cobra Kai. His voice today can definitely add a rich vibe.
Joe it sounded just like the recording, even better....You’re the Best Aroundddddd.
Just discovered this video...literally brought a tear to my eye watching a legend perform a legendary song!!! Thank you so much! (I was providing backing vocals wherever required) Fight! Fight! Thanks guys
One of the best motivation songs ever!!!
olha a voz desse cara mano ...show !!!
That was Amazing 👏 and remember Strike First Strike Hard No Mercy!...🤙
You have inspired me so much to pursue magic and now you do this?!?! What can't you do? YOU ARE A HUGE INSPIRATION
Abbylicity thanks so much!
Mat Franco NO PROBLEMO BUCKAROO!
thats a real artist, live at home sounds great no play back
wow Joe still sounds great.
👍👍This was SO GOOD!!!! His voice was really good, as well as his guitar playing, and the passion!!! They both did an excellent job performing that song together!!! 😎✌️
Great guitar work, and I was really taken back by Joe's vocals. I haven't had the opportunity to see him live. I am very impressed by his timelessness. Bravo!
He still sounds exactly the same! Awesome.
Super, I really enjoyed this, I always loved this song and I always train on it! Now to hear it live singing by the creator is very awesome!
Joe and Matt, thank you both. Music can decrease stress, brighten our world and feed our souls.
Wow😱😍
I really enjoyed listening to this
Molly Ellen thanks Molly!
Me too these guys rock it's like Karate Kid all over again!!😊😁
@@MatFranco where is Joe what's he doing now? He's a real legend..
after all these years still got it. Thank you for the memories you bring back.
Awesome! So far this is the biggest thing missing from Cobra Kai. HUGE missed opportunity during the Season 1 tournament.
Oh my Gosh, seriously, how did you pull this together???
Only the best song from the best movie of all time
I'm dazzled, he's still got it, wow wow wow
Honestly, I still can’t believe it either! Joe rocks
Yeah he really does, and I had no idea he was still performing. I need to see more of his songs lol