British guitarist analyses Foreigner live in 1993 with Lou Gramm!
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Lou Gramm is one of the greatest rock vocalists and this song is iconic.
Thanks for reviewing Foreigner. They don't seem to get much respect, but how can you not appreciate Lou Gramm's vocals? Call me low brow, but Lou Gramm and Steve Perry are both fantastic vocalists.
You could just give your opinion. But you have to set up two absurd straw men to underdog prevail against. Weird how people do that.
@@Frip36Call me high brow, but despite what everyone says, you have a good point
You're not low brow... you're a good judge of talent!
@Captain Sunday what?
@@Frip36 Huh ?
If i could hand pick any Rock singer in history to front my band it would be Lou Gramm. Lou can sing with power, soul and aggression in a high register. This guy was the whole package when it comes to vocal ability. Tip of the hat Fil for highlighting the great Lou Gramm and Foreigner.
Yep. Well said.
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Steve Perry too .
Yes he had such an incredible voice. So sad that mick did not give him the proper share of his contribution for ‘I want to know what live is’ . The whole interpretation came from Lou Gramm and Mick took his unique interpretation and snitched his financial share and artist contribution for the creativity process. This killed Lou Gramm’s enthousiasme.
As a singer heavily influenced by Lou, this song is no cakewalk. In fact, I would say Lou's vocals are some of the most challenging for most vocalists. There is a pumping operatic intensity to his vocals that can be so demanding. I have learned so much studying his technique.
Read Miriam J. Arman for proper technical instruction. She corrects the virtual universal ignorance of correct singing.
Lou Gramm is definitely one of the greatest male vocalists of modern times. Incredibly unique with a certain smoothness but it’s still rough and powerful. Smokey and full of fire. Incredible singer for sure
There is only 1 True Voice of Foreigner and that is Lou Gramm...... His gift is unmatched. A humble, gentle, kind soul, who is in no way arrogant as many are. He has been a dear friend to my husband and I. He has a very lovely supportive wife Robyn. Loves his children. So proud of him for overcoming his Addiction "demons", Years ago. Even with all that has happened with his health, has not changed the man he is.... and he still puts on a great show. Only one Lou! Glad you did this review of this one of a kind Singer
I was talking to Jimmy Page and told him I met Lou and Jimmy said that Lou is a remarkable singer.....what a compliment
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Well said. I don't know him, but I wish him well . He was the the most poignant singer ever. Just sounds amazing.xx
@@kirkb2286 That's a huge compliment.
Please tell him thank you from a girl in Australia who grew up listening to and loving his voice as a teenager and beyond. My favourite, even surpassing Robert Plant. So glad he’s still doing well. He will always be Foreigner to me, and the cause of so many memories when I listen to him now.
Thank you for giving Lou Gramme his props. He got shafted on "I Want To Know What Love Is", and left the band as a result, effectively demolishing the band. Always good to watch your analysis, Fil. Love from Chicago, Illinois!!💖
EXACTLY
I love Foreigner and Lou’s voice. I saw them in concert back in 1981 when I was 18. They were awesome!
Never seen any singer give his all like Lou heart n soul Beautiful
Can never get enough of Lou
That voice Brilliant
What’s a voice! This man could sing the telephone book and it would sound absolutely awesome! Yeah.....just an incredible band Fil! Brilliant! Cheers Mario! 😀🤘🤘
I agree.
I met Lou in Las Vegas, he is still singing with various projects. He was so very sweet and is a legend. I love Foreigner so much. Great band. Great songs. Great memories. 💝
I hope u love Foreigner w Lou!! Nowadays its micks band cover band!!!
I LOVE Lou Gramm's voice. I read his autobiography and the brain tumor that he had was a terrible one. Removing it took hours and it damaged his pituitary gland causing him to gain a lot of weight. It also affected his voice. He is better now. I absolutely love Urgent and I think the sax solo on that song is one of the best sax solos in rock. The current line up of Foreigner with Kelly Hansen is all right, and Hansen is a good singer but he's no Lou Gramm - no one is.
I find Kelly Hansen utterly cringeful, the current lineup sound to me like an average at best, foreigner cover band.
Kelly tries hard but he is a Las Vegas entertainer!
Kelly is no Lou. But he is a fine singer. Neither cringeful or Las Vegas.
I agree Kelly IS NO Lou Gramm. Lou along with Phil Collins and Michael Jackson are the vocalist of the 80's
Love Lou Gramm!! His voice impeccable! Thank you Fil,❤️
This show from Indiana is phenomenal. Lous voice was perfect
I continue to pray for the day he might one day consider teaching voice. He set the bar so high!
Have been a Foreigner fan from the opening strains of Cold As Ice.
While their 80's power ballads were unforgettable, my personal preference were the hard rocking anthems like Jukebox Hero, Dirty White Boy, Head Games and Feels Like the First Time. But what did they all have in common? Lou Gramm. One of the best voices of the rock era. Another top notch analysis, Fil.
I seem to remember hearing a deluge of Cold as Ice and Snowblind around the same time.
Lou Gramm and Foreigner have mesmerized me for my entire life. I love Steve Perry, Freddy Mercury as well, and my all time favorite, Daryl Hall. These 4 men have made my life so filled with great music. I am eternally grateful. I am 74, and do not think I will find any other performers who will even come close. I am lucky to have lived through the most glorious age of Rock and stadium bands. An experience i wouldn't trade for any other. Ok, let me throw in George Michael. Now I can stop.
Hi Lila. Did you know that Daryl Hall was asked to join Van Halen...... that is after Patty Smyth turn down the job once David Lee Roth was fired.
@@eddynewton4081 yes I did. He talked about it in an interview once. He laughed about it. He and Sammy Hagar are great friends ..wonder if he had anything to do with Sammy getting the job.
It doesn’t ever get much better than that the sound is so beautiful
Juke box hero, stars in his eyes!
One of the most difficult songs to singing I have ever heard in studio, but live Lou Gramm was really a lion.
Greetings from Havana, Cuba.
Lou Gramm and Steve Perry... you cannot beat those two voices! Ever!
Lou Gramm...one of the best voices, ever! Your face said it all 😊 I've heard he's a wonderful person, also. He has a "one of a kind" voice! Hope you have a great week 💙
Thanks!
I have loved everything from foreigner and continue to listen today. Lou Gramm's voice has such a unique sound and a remarkable range.
I really like when you 'talk technical'. As usual, you have explained why we like lou gramm / foreigner.
One of the best voice's of all time.
I remember when this song came out. I loved it then and still.
Lou is genuinely a remarkable singer. I remember as a young man in 1982-83 hearing his unwavering delivery. Always wondered how hard would this be to sing like him? I imagine he's a rarity. I have to admit that Kelly Hansen was pretty good shoo-in but no denying that this is the voice I'll fondly remember of Foreigner.
Lou Gramm is amazing!! Can't get over his range, tone, pitch and volume! Just wow! Thank you for sharing.
Foreigner was one of those rare bands where all their songs on their albums were "A side" quality.
Not always keen on synths in rock music but Foreigner were masters at it. As for Lou, what an incredible vocalist.
Lou is from here( Rochester Ny) We love this man. Has had health issues for years. Thanks, this song brings me back to my youth & all my hopes for my future. Tugs @ the heart.
Yesssssss!!! I love Foreigner and I think Lou Gramm's voice is one of the greatest voices ever in rock music.
Lou was the MAN! One of the greatest vocalist ever imo. He always sang with so much passion.
Thanks for highlighting Lou Gramm, best rock vocalist of all time!!❤️
Def one of the best rock vocalists ever!
His vocal range is unmatched. He is a gentle soul and has overcome more than most people could take. So easy to root for. Thanks for giving him some shine. Well done!
Magnificent analysis video on one of the most important rock bands of all time. Lou is THE most underrated vocalist of all time. Right up there with Freddie Mercury or Robert Plant. Foreigner is worth another video or two Fil. Perhaps something earlier. Star Rider is guaranteed to get a huge reaction, but Cold as ice or Blue Monday. It's hard to choose because they had so many hits and virtually no throwaway songs. Outstanding analysis material.
Sweet Lou!! What a voice!! I had no idea he’s been having health problems. God bless him.
Lou is iconic. In my opinion. Lou is one of the best vocalist next to Paul Rodgers of Bad Company
Great song, Foreigner’s biggest hit and will forever be in my top 5 favs. Lou Gramm made them what they were.
Lou is absolutely the best! Amazing voice, just incredibly amazing! He was blessed!!
I agree
Love Foreigner, Dennis Elliot the drummer lives in my town, he and his wife are great at supporting local bands. He sits in quite often, so they are out and about.
Lou is from a suburb of Rochester NY (where I grew up and still live) and is a local legend, from Black Sheep to Foreigner and beyond. He hasn't been out as much since his health issues arose, but continued to play out with his own band as he recovered. Love his voice...
Lou is one of the top 3 rock vocalist in my honest opinion
Great analysis Fil. Lovely to see how much you enjoy the performance too. Lou is up there with Paul Rogers for me as my favourite two singers. I'm not keen on rock ballads but once in a while a classic comes along that just can't be denied. Foreigner have two!
Phil. Great analysis. Lou is a great singer. One of the best ever. That is why we all listened to Foreingers great 🎶!! Great job!!!
Sigh...back when music was actually good and performers were talented. Fil...I LOVE watching your face when you watch these classic performances. You definitely should have been born in MY era!! Keep it up...I never get tired of listening.
Fil is the best .Besides being an amazing musician and singer .He is so smooth and charismatic. Love this analysis of Foreigner. too me Lou Gramm is tops and foreigner is certainly equivalent or better that Cars or Journey depending on personal taste and belongs in rock n roll hall of fame..thanks Fil for 25 minutes of intriguing analysis.
Well said. Your right about being charismatic but in an understated manner.
Absolutely, Fil is a wealth of insight and info.
Totally wore out 2 albums and a cassette tape of them. Love all of their music but especially “Cold as Ice” & “Dirty White Boy” Lou’s voice was amazing 🎤🎤 I feel so lucky to have grown up in the 60’s & 70’s ☮️
Lou had one of the most soulful and emotional voices in rock.
Lou Gramm is the man! His voice is unmatched. I heard Martha Quinn (of MTV) say that when she first met Lou Gramm, she burst into tears. I totally get that.
Gosh that's what I would of done
Me too…so seductive…my oh my
God, I love Foreigner. And Lou Gramm’s voice would never quit. Awesome band.
"Urgent" is my ringtone on my mobile phone.... Great voice, great group..
I've always loved Foreigner, and especially Lou Gramm. I think his voice was the best of that genre. He's had an incredible journey in life and still sounds great but doesn't have that range. But I definitely want to listen to some of his recent work.
I agree.Lou has best rock voice.
Bert Cummings, Paul Rodgers, Robert Plant, and Lou Gramm!!! He was a monster of a vocalist. So much power and an icon of rock!!!
I know Plant was iconic, but Lou Gramm could sing circles around him. Lou’s technique was way way better than Robert’s.
@@chuckfriebe843💯 Agree.
I can listen to this over and over. Thank you Fil for doing a wonderful job on Lou. Lou made Foreigner. Their later vocalists for the band was not the same caliber as Lou Gramm. Mick should have been so grateful for Lou’s vocals.
These guys were such a staple in the eighties. No one talks about them much, but they were amazing. So many reactions I still need to catch up on Fil, but I really enjoyed this one. This song was everywhere when I was in high school. Great reaction.
EVERYTIME I think about Lou Gramm and Foreigner not being in the RRHOF -- I just roll my eyes.
I still listen to Foreigner. Loved Lou's voice. So sad that the brain tumor ended his career.
But he had the courage to push through, getting on stage when he knew he wasn't the same as before and made substantial improvements over time. I consider that an incredible feat considering his age.
@@maninthewilderness3208 I agree!
@@jessiem276 Me too ,such courage,and will always be one of my favourite vocalists,ever,
I have gone to several of his solos shows and reunion concerts with Foreigner and Lou sounded great
@@janinebennett4492 Thanks Janine ,glad to hear it.
I have every Foreigner album....with Lou Gramm. One of my favorite bands ever. And Lou's solo Midnight Blue is just awesome and really takes me back to great days! Thanks Fil! this was just what I needed today! ROCK!
Angel dirty face,midnight blue,between you and me
Yeah, this is a good example of why Foreigner was a hot commodity. His voice is as recognizable as Paul Rodgers.
Rawk 😎
Yeah Foreigner w Lou!! Nowadays THERES no more foreigner !! Lou is was nd will be Foreigner!!! No one can replace him!!!
Back in the day when music was actually music. No auto tune, no lip syncing..oh back in the day❤. Lou Graham never made a dime on this song.
Lou is a vocal legend!!!!
WOW! I learned a lot of "inside information" about Foreigner from this presentation Fil. I've been a consistent listener to a number of Foreigner albums since their beginning. As much as I've loved Lou Gramm's vocals, I can appreciate him so much more after listening to your analysis and compliments directed at his talent.
Foreigner; A Great Band!! Thanks Fil!
Lou Gramm's performance at Live Aid in 1985 was at his peak, imo. He doesn't quite have the breath control here as he did then. Still amazing though. Easy to dismiss Foreigner because of all the radio play, but Lou Gram is genius.
Actually his performance of this song is better than it was in the 80s. Back then he didn't even attempt to sing the high note of I've been WAITING....
@@bobwolenski5720 When i saw them, twice, back in the 80's he nailed this song. I had been and have been to many hundreds of live performances and Lou Gramm blew my mind how clear and dead on he was able to do live. For me at least he was one of the best or maybe even the best vocalist i have ever seen live.
Did you hear the rest of this concert? You have to consider how much he sang before this song. And not for nothing, he sounds pretty damn great here. To me, he sounds better here than some performances in the earlier years. It really depends on the day, and how he felt that day. Every singer doesn't sing perfect all the time. And wasn't he sick soon after this. Who knows what plays into his performance.
I agree that he sounds better here! The analysis is so accurate..he goes on and on! No one better! A velvet voice!
@Kyron yeah they toured constantly! And Lou came out and gave it 100% everytime. Imo one of the greatest vocalist ever.
LOU is the mic king,you know it and I know it,the world knows it,he had one of the greatest Gibson les paul players alive,mick is a genius songwriter and plays many instruments,FOREIGNER stands in no ones shadow,they will be listening to this once in a lifetime vocalist as long as there is electricity
I agree Lou is the mic king and Mick first class guitarist and songwriter
Lou co-wrote many of their greatest hits.
Saw these guys way back in the 70's. Double Vision was my Favorite song. Lou Gramm was a great front man. Great band all around.
The first time I herd "Feels Like the First Time" in 1977 I was hook! another informative analysis on a great band. thanks Fil.
I had this DVD and played it all of the time when not making my own videos. Unfortunately my dog found the DVD. I'm so glad that you featured FOREIGNER. The opening up sequence on the DVD was fantastic and really made the fans go wild.
BLISS! - you have given Lou's superlative voice and performance the attention I've been looking for. Not just drivelling on about how awesome he is - true, but not useful - as other analyses do, but actually explaining some of what produces the magic. And your happy face as you listen to this is a joy in itself!
Still a bit lost in the mystery though: the basic ability is probably genetic since his mother was a singer, but how did he develop that incredible range, breath control, perfect transitions through voices, and dynamic brilliance even before he had the few voice lessons that he did have*? And he is a small man, so not a huge lung capacity to play with, compared with many.
*even in early 70s with Black Sheep you can hear the awesomeness, though he has not extended his upper register the way he did with Foreigner
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE look at Lou's work on more rocky numbers and, especially, doing the music his heart is really with, on his 'Ready or Not', 'Long Hard Look' and 'Shadowking' albums.
Wow, Fil. Either you're in my head, I'm in yours, the stars have aligned, or something! Just a few weeks ago, Foreigner was playing the Bloomsburg Fair while my wife and I were there walking around. We could hear the band striking up this song and I commented to her that the vocals (Kelly Hansen) just weren't cutting it (she disagreed, of course). But it brought back memories, which gave me the idea to try to work the song out on guitar, just for fun. So...just the other day, I had this very video playing. My wife asked, "Who's that singing?" "It's Lou Gramm", I said, "And that's how this song needs to be done." Then tonight, I was just fooling around with it on my guitar when I decided to take a break and see what you had put up, and here was this video. Simply amazing, man. Rock!
Love, love, love Foreigner. Lou had such a good sound to his voice, his tone feels good in my ears (since I don't know technical terms this is how I explain it). Fil, love your analysis as always. So full of great info and admiration for the artist.
Lou Gramm definitely had a great voice. I saw Foreigner a couple of times thankfully! I enjoyed this video and your analyses! ^m^😎 ^m^
Hot Blooded, Juke Box Hero, As Cold as Ice.... Great songs not covered in the analysis (if anyone wants to see more of their great work). Lou had a solo tune on The Lost Boys movie soundtrack called Lost in the Shadows. This is a GREAT song.
Dan B.,
Great movie, too.
Excellent analysis, Fil! Spot on! I had the privilege of seeing them in concert. They were simply pure perfection!! Was many years ago and still remember as one the best performances! Just great music! Rock! 🤘✌️
Foreigner was my Favorite group Gramm’s voice sounds great. Fil your analysis perfect. Thank you😊
Lou Gramm was like a modern Bobby Hatfield. Just brings it 110% And the pitch control is just nuts.
I LOOOOVE LOU GRAMM!!!...AMAZING VOICE!....Thanks Fil!!...✌❤🤘🔥
Had a chance to see Lou just about five years ago. After all he’s been through, you would still know that voice anywhere! He sounded great and never shied away from the more challenging notes.
Super nice guy too who happily autographed his autobiography for fans after the show. He seemed genuinely humbled by the adoration.
Loved his solo Midnight Blue
INCREDIBLE pipes on this man. FABULOUS group
I love a wide range of Lou's songs, including fiery and sentimental songs such as Russia, Heart turns to stone and Urgent. Your analysis helps me understand why I love his songs so much. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for such a great reaction video on such a great band, Fil.
He’s so underrated. God that song brings back soooo many emotions.
AMAZING!!!!! I'm so proud and feel fortunate I experience this band, and others, in real time growing up as a teen... we knew then and know now our music was the BEST of all time!!!:)))
Great analysis Fil. I love learning new facts about my favorite bands, thanks. 👍☮🖤🤘
I love Lou. He is the voice of Foreigner. No one can replace his incredible vocals.
I had so much fun seeing them in 2002 on the Foreigner 25th anniversary tour. Great show. They even played Midnight Blue, a Lou Gramm solo hit.
Per usual, Fil, a wonderful analysis/history of Foreigner and the superb Lou Gramm. Lou’s singing is just filled with subtle surprises, many of which you mention, and one you don’t. He has this habit of closing an important word or note with a large drop in pitch (like an octave!) that is very appealing. It happens in an eye blink, you’d never notice it unless you’re looking for it, but once noticed it is unavoidable. It is antithetical to traditional singing where a pitch is held and faded quickly but he makes it his own and it conveys - to me at least - a lyrical emphasis that’s deeply humanizing. It’s a great contrast to the almost angelic note that precedes it, really special, and all his.
I recorded and mixed a Foreigner New Year’s Eve broadcast from Universal Studios on the last day of 2007. Kelly Hansen did a great job, but he’s a more clinical and less adventurous singer than Lou, lacking the emotional bomb Lou was always able to set off. Jason Bonham was very much in vogue at the time but I thought he was a poor choice for the music of Foreigner, consistently overplaying and badly missing the essence of their music. The only person I spent much time with was Mick Jones, who impressed in every conceivable way, playing phenomenal guitar and still having the focus to sit and clearly articulate his vision for my mix of the band. I’m sorry we didn’t stay in touch for the remix, he was a breath of fresh air and a delight to work with.
Lou Gramm, simply one of the best singers in the whole rock genre. Great tone and great phrasing learnt from the likes of Steve Marriott and especially Paul Rodgers, so he learnt from the best and adapted it to fit his own style. Like those singers so versatile too, from strutting riff fueled hard rock to these tender ballads he was equally at home. All this and a great songwriter and not just on the seminal Foreigner songs, also with Black Sheep and his solo material with Mick Jones. Deservedly inducted into the songwriters Hall of fame with Mick. A true mega talent and having had the pleasure of meeting Lou, a truly humble man.
Man, you know music. We, the average consumer, just listen and enjoy these great songs. But It's Interesting to hear your analysis of the complexity of what is actually going on within these songs. Great musicians and vocalists who sound virtually the same as their records when performing live are a rarity these days.
The 70 and 80 were a time when people sounded like their recordings live. Because we knew that if you didn't you'd be a laughing stock. Music was taught in schools and people had spent years developing their voices and instruments. The group YES is able to still put out. They are in their 70s!
@@calamitydave5000 David Lee Roth?
💕 so many memories 💕 I love you doing these Fil , thank you xx 🌟💕🌟
Listening and watching these songs from my youth bring back a ton of memories! I think it was 1982 my girlfriend and I made a whole dance track to a Foreigner song. By the way, the band's vocals and sound is right on track in this video!
That Was Yesterday from this show Live at Deer Creek is also AMAZING ! Gramm really on his game here !!!
I love Lou Gramm, he's been through a hard time medically.. he certainly is a true performer and rather hunky 😇.. Lou was a brilliant solo artist ...
Many people put Foreigner down as a 2 ballads band but they are one of the greatest rock bands ever!
You start a record-any of their records, and there is no filler, not one bad song!
Great song writing and also..what is it? Oh, the greatest male rock singer ever!
Great video fil. Lou Gramm one of my top 10 greatest vocalists of all time.
Cool! These are getting a little longer in duration all the time...and I am loving them!
It takes longer.. when you're analyzing one of the best voices...ever 😀
You taught me a lot about his vocals and why I love his songs. You’re very descriptive and informative. You’re the best at this! Thanks for doing Lou Gramm!! Love your smile!
Thanks!
Great song. Foreigner Four. Great album. Thanks Fil
This is my favorite song❣️I don’t mean of Foreigner, I mean of ALL music♥️
War with the world is another GREAT song by them....
That was yesterday beautiful Lou what a voice.
Linda música, Lindo cantor e lindo conjunto que tinha uma união formidável. Ah me dá saudades dessa época e do show maravilhoso do Foreigner que eu não assisti e me da saudade também da minha adolescência quando tinha 15 anos quando escutei essa música pela primeira vez naquela época de 1982. Amo muito essa música. Ela é maravilhosa e muito top.E o Lou Gram é inesquecível para sempre .