Can we give more credit to Pete Willis? He was such a big part of shaping their sound, and he wrote a lot of their songs up to Pyromania. He deserves much more credit than he gets.
I’ll do respect to Phil when I still think of Def Leppard I think of Pete and Steve is dual guitarist. They were brilliant together in his role on pyromania no matter what it is, is really underrated.
Like seriously,.How so many people are still in the dark on this album is insane,.I listened to it no less than 5,000 times before High n Dry came out,.I still know EVERY WORD on this album and I listen to it only about once a yr
This is the song that sold me, and im Australian... been a fan ever since rick allen is a legend, steve clark rip was a guitar god and def leppard are rock stars
Little did I know as a teenager in Cleveland when this song came out that within a year I would move to California for two years and indeed "try Hollywood and San Pedro Bay."
I read Joe has to get drunk to listen to these songs. I don’t see why. How many kids that age could create that level of music? I was blown away when I first heard these songs!
Saw their very first US tour: 1980's Georgia Jam at Road Atlanta, GA. I remember that Def Leppard was so young that they did a newspaper article about having to get them chaperones before they could enter the US. They came on first, then The Scorpions, Pat Travers, Molly Hatchet and finally, Ted Nugent. July 4th and it was so hot that people were buying bags of ice for $5 (1980 dollars!) just to lie on them. My advanced ticket cost me $12. I was 19 years old. Great show by all.
The Clark and Willis guitar tandem was the Driving Force behind this Band which maketh them an Asset and even the Top Contenders during NWOBHM during the early 80's.
@@markygti1 Nope he was actually due to his alcoholism issues causing him to repeatedly turn up late for rehearsals, he said in interviews that getting fired was the best thing that happened to him as it saved his life.
The song is about the band having epic and wild fantasies about touring America back then when they were starting out. Who at that time would have thought that would turn out to become so prophetic. They were meant for America and had become one of the biggest bands by 1983 over there despite not being originally from there. Fellow British Heavy Metal bands Judas Priest and Iron Maiden would also achieve the same kind of success over there in the early-mid 80's (note: I know that Def Leppard are not really a heavy metal band but they started out as a NWOBHM band)
Yeah this song actually earned them a fair amount of backlash in the UK as they saw this song as a sellout, the band even found themselves getting garbage thrown at them when they performed at the Reading Festival in 1980, the song "Another Hit and Run" was written in response to the band's negative treatment by their own country and it wasn't until Animal became a top 10 UK hit that they finally saw success in their home country again.
Def Leppard was one reason I wanted to play Guitar. I used to dress up like them And Play air guitar on an electric guitar that had no strings in my Bedroom when I was 13 yrs old .
This is One hell of a great band from back in the 80's an at the age of 52 I Still listen to this song cuz it's a great one with Rick Alan with 2 arm An Even NOW WITH Just 1 Arm he's Still a hell of an Awesome drummer Still
This song is a good representation of what Def would have sounded like had Rick not lost his arm. After the accident their music lost something due to his limitations.
They still would have changed regardless.It was their intention from the very beginning to evolve the way they did.The band members have stated it numerous times.
I just love Def Leppard I got in to this band back in 87 they are one rock band have been through a lot over the years but one thing they still giving us great music to this day.
I like the set of this that puts the drums out in front …. Would have been cool at some point during the big arena era they had this as an alternate stage somehow
always wondered back in the late 70's how so many dudes from yorkshire knew so much about american this, that and whatever. surprised at their basic knoweledge uf obscure americana esp. since there was no internet back then.
Why don’t you retitle your video correctly and not mislead people. This is not a music video anymore than it is a black and white film from 1927. This is a TV appearance on the show Top Pop. if you bothered to read the credits on the Historia home video, it clearly lists it as such. TV Appearance, music video two very different things.
I first heard this on the Tommy Vance show and remember immediately swearing eternal and undying hatred of Def Leppard, a band up to then i merely thought sucked . I hadn't heard it again until today and....its better than i remember. Well, less shit would be more accurate 🤣
If I remember correctly Sav was very introverted but sang a lot of backing vocals (which is why I the Pour video you see him wearing a headset mic). It was even explained in a line from the set Leppard move that that’s what he did while everyone else was showing off and partying, watching, keeping an eye on everyone
This was the song that angered many in the British press. They were called "fawning Oliver Twists". Ironically, it was the song that impressed Mutte Lange and others because it was evidence how ambitious and outward looking they were. They weren't just wanting to be the loudest band at the pub.
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Can we give more credit to Pete Willis? He was such a big part of shaping their sound, and he wrote a lot of their songs up to Pyromania. He deserves much more credit than he gets.
I’ll do respect to Phil when I still think of Def Leppard I think of Pete and Steve is dual guitarist. They were brilliant together in his role on pyromania no matter what it is, is really underrated.
Pete was an alcoholic,, he lost his spot
Wow just saw this he was a major part and after he was fired then they sold out
@@BrentSutphin Yup. Records, Stadiums...
Man no disrespect to Vivian or Phil but I love that Pete/Steve combo. This is definitely my favorite Def Leppard era.
right on brotha
iT ain't NO DISRESPECT,.
This is Hard Rock PERFECTION~
Pete Willis/first two albums are fantastic
orange vodka and columbian gold days... miss that
Epic Willis n Clark Era of DEF LEPPARD!❤
This needs way more views. A classic that started the amazing career of Def Leppard.
Like seriously,.How so many people are still in the dark on this album is insane,.I listened to it no less than 5,000 times before High n Dry came out,.I still know EVERY WORD on this album and I listen to it only about once a yr
Hysteria was to yucky, polished production - they sucked after that! It's like Metallica beginning to suck a bit by '86.
It was cool because I was in high-school and the same age as the members of what soon would be my favorite group.
@@matthewmatt5285 it had to say if it better than high n dry but deff in top 3 albums
Very true. Never heard anything about them until Rock of Ages came across this one after that
Pete Willis era is real.
Who needs Mutt Lange really rocking and those vocal were amazing
Why this is NEVER played on the radio anymore is beyond me!!!
This is the song that sold me, and im Australian... been a fan ever since rick allen is a legend, steve clark rip was a guitar god and def leppard are rock stars
Great song off their rawest and hardest hitting album. Love me some early Def Leppard. 😍
Rawest and hardest hitting ?! This is Def Leppard you're talking about 🤣🤣🤣
Little did I know as a teenager in Cleveland when this song came out that within a year I would move to California for two years and indeed "try Hollywood and San Pedro Bay."
I read Joe has to get drunk to listen to these songs. I don’t see why. How many kids that age could create that level of music? I was blown away when I first heard these songs!
they were written during a tough time in his life so he finds it hard to look back on them as a result.
PETE WILLIS & STEVE CLARK= AWESOME!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ MICHELLE
❤
Saw their very first US tour: 1980's Georgia Jam at Road Atlanta, GA. I remember that Def Leppard was so young that they did a newspaper article about having to get them chaperones before they could enter the US. They came on first, then The Scorpions, Pat Travers, Molly Hatchet and finally, Ted Nugent. July 4th and it was so hot that people were buying bags of ice for $5 (1980 dollars!) just to lie on them. My advanced ticket cost me $12. I was 19 years old. Great show by all.
Cool story. Amazing to see them on their 1st tour. You're lucky
Yep saw them this tour at the Capital Centre up front general admission with Scorpions & Nugent
Happy 40th anniversary to Def Leppard's ON THROUGH THE NIGHT 🎸🎶🥁
The Clark and Willis guitar tandem was the Driving Force behind this Band which maketh them an Asset and even the Top Contenders during NWOBHM during the early 80's.
Shocases what an imaginative drummer Rick Allen is as well
@@matthewmatt5285 a wunderkind of some sort, apparently.
I wonder if Willis wishes he never left the band
@@markygti1 Nope he was actually due to his alcoholism issues causing him to repeatedly turn up late for rehearsals, he said in interviews that getting fired was the best thing that happened to him as it saved his life.
This era is so much better than pour some sugar on me!
Ah, the good old days...when Steve Clark was alive and Rick Allen had two arms.
The song is about the band having epic and wild fantasies about touring America back then when they were starting out. Who at that time would have thought that would turn out to become so prophetic. They were meant for America and had become one of the biggest bands by 1983 over there despite not being originally from there.
Fellow British Heavy Metal bands Judas Priest and Iron Maiden would also achieve the same kind of success over there in the early-mid 80's (note: I know that Def Leppard are not really a heavy metal band but they started out as a NWOBHM band)
Yeah this song actually earned them a fair amount of backlash in the UK as they saw this song as a sellout, the band even found themselves getting garbage thrown at them when they performed at the Reading Festival in 1980, the song "Another Hit and Run" was written in response to the band's negative treatment by their own country and it wasn't until Animal became a top 10 UK hit that they finally saw success in their home country again.
When rick allen had 2 arms and Def Leppard was "Choice"
Back when they were a real Rock band. No Pete Willis is like Kiss without Ace. Saw them open for Ozzy on the Blizzard of Oz tour.
disagree Phil Collen is good in his own right.
I love this song! This is so awesome! Joe Elliott is an awesome performer. All the guy's are great!!♥️😘
Def Leppard was one reason I wanted to play Guitar. I used to dress up like them And Play air guitar on an electric guitar that had no strings in my Bedroom when I was 13 yrs old .
I did the same thing air guitar but in real life ended up on drums, who new.
...May be the only tune that mentions San Pedro Bay ☆☆☆☆♤☆☆☆☆
lol watching this video brings back memories haha i've had the Historia VHS since I was like 6
Me too bro lol,I still have my copy in VHS of hysteria I love this song and also me and my wine.
I Love Steve. 🎸
Who remembers Historia? That compilation kicked off with this music video! Lots of memories with my dad and I watching it on VHS.
Love this song. It's like a hard rock ELO.
Which is another reason i hate it 🤣
@@jimmytgoose476 Bah Hum Bug!
Hahaha yeah.....sorry ! Enjoy !😃👍
CLASSIC~
I bought there first album because of the album cover .And it was there best album and some how so many people never heard of it
This is One great band that has a great Drummer that wasn't Gonna let drummer Stop him and I think that That's Awesome 😉
Rick Allen cuda been one of the all-timers : (
Pete Willis ❤
This is One hell of a great band from back in the 80's an at the age of 52 I Still listen to this song cuz it's a great one with Rick Alan with 2 arm An Even NOW WITH Just 1 Arm he's Still a hell of an Awesome drummer Still
Hard to believe that at the time the drummer couldn't buy beer in America...
They were great from the start❤
They will always be one of the best ever. This was when the music was real not canned like most of the music from today.
Haha that's what's been said in the past
I want Joe’s shirt- that dope
I tell my friends you've never seen our drummer at the the height of his powers when he debuted across the pond. Number one hits were a glimpse after.
This song is a good representation of what Def would have sounded like had Rick not lost his arm. After the accident their music lost something due to his limitations.
No - songwriting changed as they got older.
They still would have changed regardless.It was their intention from the very beginning to evolve the way they did.The band members have stated it numerous times.
I bought the 45 inch single of this song.whrn was 19 and have been a high fan of Def Leppard ever since. Just love them. ❤😊
.....HOW this WASN'T a MONSTER hit in the States 42 years ago, I just DON'T know.....
It was somehow never actually released as a single here in America. The only single from this album we got was Rock Brigade
日本のテレビ番組に出演されてたときのＢＧＭがこの曲で、ものすごくインパクトがありました。ジョーとフィルのバンドやコンサートの詳しいお話しが、とても興味深くその後ファンになりました。
I just love Def Leppard I got in to this band back in 87 they are one rock band have been through a lot over the years but one thing they still giving us great music to this day.
I loved this when I was about 7 years old
A Clip From the Unseen "Top Of the Pops" because it slid down the charts the next Week!
Its one of favorite Def Leppard songs
Lead singer shades of Roger Daltry
Another great band caught in the record company suction .
Well, at least it got Joe of that lightless company basement.......job done.....!
Ive never seen yhis..
TREASURES THSNK YOU!!❤😂
Dec 31 2020
I like the set of this that puts the drums out in front …. Would have been cool at some point during the big arena era they had this as an alternate stage somehow
Definitely NWOBHM worthy! 🇬🇧
Damn they were so young! Look like Jr High School students!
always wondered back in the late 70's how so many dudes from yorkshire knew so much about american this, that and whatever. surprised at their basic knoweledge uf obscure americana esp. since there was no internet back then.
i was hoping to see a live version but ..
Buen video y tema de sus inicios.
no sugar
NW !979 !4 ans
For @HelloAmerica .
Jalopnik sent me here ✌😁
Too bad Pete Willis couldn't hold his temper. He could've ridden the DL train all the way like Collins did. But hey, no love lost. Collins rocks!
I and the Father are One John 10.30
Hell of a goos rock band...
When Pete Willis left Def Leppard lost their drive!!!
caaaaaaaanada
Why don’t you retitle your video correctly and not mislead people. This is not a music video anymore than it is a black and white film from 1927. This is a TV appearance on the show Top Pop. if you bothered to read the credits on the Historia home video, it clearly lists it as such. TV Appearance, music video two very different things.
It looks like they are on Top of The Pops but I know they were not.
I first heard this on the Tommy Vance show and remember immediately swearing eternal and undying hatred of Def Leppard, a band up to then i merely thought sucked . I hadn't heard it again until today and....its better than i remember. Well, less shit would be more accurate 🤣
Reunión con pete willis seria epico
Shitya!!!!
Hey Guys I found Waldo
I just went searching for this song, erroneously remembering that Night Ranger did it on their Midnight Madness album.... !
They covered this song?,.I didn't know that,.Totally different song
@@matthewmatt5285 the song night ranger did was 'Rock In America' and it's not the same at all
@@whaduzitmatr No shyte sherlock
Pete Willis
Everything was better before Hysteria...
they were finished on pyromania
@@MrPedawdaw Agree on BOTH,.The band is an embarrassment now : (
@@matthewmatt5285 : YEAH! is DEFINITELY a return to FORM - only WISH they could write ORIGINALS comparable to it STILL : (
@@ogam5 They're finished,.But they were amazing during my Day ; )
No sorry 1980 I think
Don’t sweat it. Most of the decades always been kind of blurry anyway.
Why is Sav hiding?
I noticed too ..
If I remember correctly Sav was very introverted but sang a lot of backing vocals (which is why I the Pour video you see him wearing a headset mic). It was even explained in a line from the set Leppard move that that’s what he did while everyone else was showing off and partying, watching, keeping an eye on everyone
This was the song that angered many in the British press. They were called "fawning Oliver Twists". Ironically, it was the song that impressed Mutte Lange and others because it was evidence how ambitious and outward looking they were. They weren't just wanting to be the loudest band at the pub.