As a young bass player,Pilson was the guy i paid to see. His moves,stage presence,back up vocals,keyboards. He wasnt Geddy Lee,didnt have to be,but he wasnt Ian Hill just nailed to the floor. Thank You for all the lessons Jeff!
@@drunk247same with my sister she's a young bass player she would do anything to meet Jeff❤ even though he isn't Dokken now he's in Foreigner but she would still meet him😊
"Just Got Lucky", Dokken, live with Jeff Pilson on lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Don Dokken on bass/backing vocals; George Lynch on lead guitar and Mick Brown on percussion. ruclips.net/video/V95MNQ7xLrY/видео.html
His voice is even better now. If you check out that Its a Wonderful Life christmas track him and Lynch put out last year, you wll hear the same backbone. I wish the two of them would do another End Machine or just a Pilson Lynch album. This just goes to show all that trash that Don keeps talking recently is just that, trash.
@@wordragon Well we did get another End Machine with the ever so awesome Girish as the lead singer since I wrote that. Killer album actually. But I agree, there is no way we will see Lynch and Pilson on tour together because of Foreigner I believe.
@@accountemail9712 -And he wrote their hits, which is more creepy because the band is called Dokken. Btw, he wrote this song and of course gives credit to George for writing the solo.
My buddy had this photo blown up into poster size and had the band sign it then got Robert Englund sign "What a Nightmare! Who were those guys???" at a Mad Monster convention. Damn epic piece!
To me Jeff Pilson is alot more menacing than Don. Dons smoother and made Dokken unique and melodic.. But hearing this i think Jeff could have the voice to front a darker more threatening band in the vein of Metal Church...very cool to hear this.
Jeff is a great singer, no doubt about it. He got the range, but Don got an unique phrasing and an untochable melodic approach that made the band so special. Jeff is great here, but no one can sing it like Don used to do. You can hear in the pre-chorus, Jeff goes high and raw as Don goes high but still melodic.
Love hearing Jeff sing, you know if they would've combined don and Jeff at certain points especially when Jeff uses his gritty voice with don's softness they could've done some amazing shit! Then again, their amazing anyways... ps.. my sons first name is... Dokken !
The Sixes Jeff Pilson should have sang many of the tracks on tooth and nail like the title track as well as "just got lucky" which in 1995, he sang live and tore don apart on. Don would have had the better voice for a number of under lock and key songs
Jeff would have been the perfect thrash metal singer. In a band more like Megadeth, Overkill or Testament. Could have been awesome. I'd love to hear these type of vocals in a band like that
Man, that was great . Thanks for posting this ! What made Dokken unique was 1. The songs 2. George Lynch’s sound 3. Probably just as important were the Harmonies from Pilson. Don was the main singer but Jeff provided the power vocals when the songs required them ( usually the chorus : Lucky , in my dreams , hunter etc). My favorite band of the 80’s.❤
For all the people who wished Pilson was singer of Dokken - wish no more, it's called T&N (originally called Tooth & Nail). They have been around since 2011, unfortunately have only put out one album, but they did a few Dokken songs (with guest singers) and the new original songs are sung by Jeff. Enjoy :)
spartan squid "Dream Warriors" is a song written by Dokken members George Lynch & Jeff Pilson for the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. The song was released as a single in 1987, charting at number 22 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart"
@@spartansquid5931 On the "Never Sleep Again" documentary extras, Don, Jeff, and George explain the band wrote different versions. Don wrote a version that didn't make the cut, as the film's producers took the version written by Jeff and George.
This version should be included on a Dokken Import CD from Japan. This bass player can also fill in as lead singer for Don Dokken. USA. North America. September 7, 2022 Wednesday.
Jeff is amazing in so many ways. I played the Lynch Pilson album to death. It's timeless. Incredible work. The music market is so fucked when an album slips by, like that, not being on the billboard top 10.
Jeff also sang lead in War and Peace. Other members include Russ Parish (Satchel from Steel Panther), Ricky Parent (Enuff Z'Nuff) etc. I remember seeing them a number of times around hollywood in the early 90's. Great band and lotsa energy.
What makes this interesting is finding out Lynch/Pilson made a "Nightmare on Elm Street 3" demo and Don made his own. So this demo was probably played alongside Don's and a choice was made. I''d love to hear Don's "Nightmare on Elm Street 3" demo.
Always loved Jeffs back ups, had no fucking idea he could scream like that though with the vocal fry, sounds RAD. Shoulda blended it with Dons real melodic approach in bits.
Holy shit… Jeff can sing! Obviously I’m a bit late to the game, but I saw Foreigner last summer and Jeff’s backing vocals on a couple songs stood out. The more I hear him sing, the more incredible I’m realizing he is. He re-recorded a few more Dokken songs with George and Mick for an album they did as T&N, and man he sounded great.
Hunter Knight don was always willing to let that happen if the band had been willing to let him play guitar on some songs as don is actually a very good guitar player. But George and the band wanted George only playing guitar so don always felt it was only appropriate that if wasn’t gonna be “allowed” to play guitar then he should be the only lead singer in the band to keep things consistent. Or at least that’s what has been said in interviews.
I like the words "night alone" better than "danger zone". The leads are better on the album version. But man when those vocals start getting all shreddy and crazy! Haha. Wish we coulda had a bit of that on the album. Thanks for sharing this! It's very interesting.
This sounds better than when Don sings it! It sounds more aggressive. Lyrists always put that little bit extra when performing their own songs!!! 5 stars!
That was amazing! I'm a big fan of Oni and what he did with Lynch Mob, but really would of loved to hear what could of been with Jeff fronting that band. Wow....
I much prefer Don's vocals on this song. It's one of Don's best vocal performances and one of the toughest Dokken songs to sing. I've seen pros suggest that this is a tough song to sing and they couldn't imagine doing this for an entire show
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Jeff is that unicorn that every band looks for. They guy is legit.
No doubt !
Man he was playin the hell out of that bass to get attention in the 80s. Legend in my eyes tho.
As a young bass player,Pilson was the guy i paid to see. His moves,stage presence,back up vocals,keyboards. He wasnt Geddy Lee,didnt have to be,but he wasnt Ian Hill just nailed to the floor.
Thank You for all the lessons Jeff!
HE'S A CAPRICORN THO 😂
@@drunk247same with my sister she's a young bass player she would do anything to meet Jeff❤ even though he isn't Dokken now he's in Foreigner but she would still meet him😊
Pilson was the backbone of Dokken. He deserves more credit than he was given.
Absolutely. MVP.
100%
Wow! Pilsen just made this song absolutely savage. Impressive,... most impressive.
Even on a demo. George Lynch still has has the best guitar tone lol
George Adamz coked up or not
George Lynch is a fucking beast guitar man. DA fuck!!!!1
George is tha' man. The best.
@@johnnymoraes23 yes he is
George may have used a Rockman for that tone. Sounds similar.
Pilsons voice is so aggressive I love it with George Lynch’s aggressive guitar playing.
I believe that George always gave that little extra something when it was just him & Jeff!
@@shon9474 -Agreed.
if Don Dokken never existed they would be called Pilson
Lol
James Smith
If neither Don or Jeff existed, they'd be called Lynch Mob.
Or it couldve been Wild Mick!
with uncle ted
JEFF outsung don anytime
being a massive Dokken fan I have never heard this. fucking awesome. Always knew Jeff had a great voice.
Just check out the unplugged Just got Lucky. Pilson. Nails it
"Just Got Lucky", Dokken, live with Jeff Pilson on lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Don Dokken on bass/backing vocals; George Lynch on lead guitar and Mick Brown on percussion.
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I never heard this until now. I remember exactly where I was when I bought this on cassette when it came it out November 1987
yeah buddy
Saw Pilson sing during dysfunctional tour. Dude was sweating bullets giving his all. Good singing live.
Bring back th 80s hair metal love it.
Powerful vocals from Jeff Pilson. I would love to hear this recorded properly. Nice harmony and intensity.
He's harmonizing with himself I believe. Maybe Mick covered the lower third, but I have my doubts.
His voice is even better now. If you check out that Its a Wonderful Life christmas track him and Lynch put out last year, you wll hear the same backbone. I wish the two of them would do another End Machine or just a Pilson Lynch album. This just goes to show all that trash that Don keeps talking recently is just that, trash.
@@lorenmorgan1931 Being in Foreigner is giving him a great paycheck, but denying us of his creativity.
@@wordragon Well we did get another End Machine with the ever so awesome Girish as the lead singer since I wrote that. Killer album actually. But I agree, there is no way we will see Lynch and Pilson on tour together because of Foreigner I believe.
I like this! The reverb and low fidelity makes this sound more "dream-like".
I read a story that they all snorted coke off of Freddy's finger blades
Damn Pilson can sing!
So good, it's creepy 😳
@@accountemail9712 -And he wrote their hits, which is more creepy because the band is called Dokken. Btw, he wrote this song and of course gives credit to George for writing the solo.
Jeff is such a great singer!!!
Hell of a singer! He definitely got pipes!!!
Back when Robert Englund ( Freddy) was in Dokken.
Hands down the BEST photo of Dokken ever taken.... should have been a poster you could have bought at Spencers recall that store??
My buddy had this photo blown up into poster size and had the band sign it then got Robert Englund sign "What a Nightmare! Who were those guys???" at a Mad Monster convention. Damn epic piece!
Agreed!...They still have Spencers up here in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
@@shawdowsanddust5301 that would so cool to have!
It's still around
Spencer's is still going strong up here in N New Englund
My appreciation for Pilson grows every day. This is fantastic. And I absolutely prefer his vocal on “Just Got Lucky.” He owns that song.
This is the first time I'm hearing this version & I am absolutely LOVING it.
To me Jeff Pilson is alot more menacing than Don. Dons smoother and made Dokken unique and melodic.. But hearing this i think Jeff could have the voice to front a darker more threatening band in the vein of Metal Church...very cool to hear this.
have you heard pilson’s band: war and peace
I thought the same.
Jeff is a great singer, no doubt about it. He got the range, but Don got an unique phrasing and an untochable melodic approach that made the band so special. Jeff is great here, but no one can sing it like Don used to do. You can hear in the pre-chorus, Jeff goes high and raw as Don goes high but still melodic.
Yeah, Don had better phrasing of words. The way he would sing certain ways. Not taking away anything from Jeff.
you mean Jeffs voice is more aggressive.
Have you heard Dokken sing recently? He sounds awful.
He has for years. He had vocal surgery in 2010. Hasn't been the same since.
listen to lynch/pilson.. this is a "demo" and most melodies you here are from Jeff.. check the acoustic shows..
Love hearing Jeff sing, you know if they would've combined don and Jeff at certain points especially when Jeff uses his gritty voice with don's softness they could've done some amazing shit! Then again, their amazing anyways... ps.. my sons first name is... Dokken !
How da hell were U able to convince ur significant other to that?
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Because she's a cool lady too.
The Sixes Jeff Pilson should have sang many of the tracks on tooth and nail like the title track as well as "just got lucky" which in 1995, he sang live and tore don apart on. Don would have had the better voice for a number of under lock and key songs
Poor kid.. Just think about when he's in his 40's and at work.. "Hey Dokken, what time can you schedule a meeting with the CEO? Wow LOL Idiot!!!
Dude that’s epic! I’m gonna do the same for one of my kids someday lol
I love Jeffs voice.
I can't stop listening to this version. Jeff has such solid vocal skills. I feel like his singing matches this song more than Don's voice.
Agreed, his vocals are kinda harsher and more aggressive, fits perfectly
This version is raw and vicious. It sounds surreal with the vocals kind of muffled a touch.
Love it.
Love Jeff's aggressive vocals!
He sounds like Tom Keifer with that aggressive snarl in his voice
Holy shit, this sounds like W.A.S.P
Hahaha, Jeff was more wild and It's true. He looks also just like Tony Richards, first drummer of W.A.S.P. They looks like twin brothers.
@@ginterka381996 omg never realized how similar they are to each other lmao, nice one
@@remove_marko Yeah, It's true. XD
I wish they would have released this as the final mix for the album. Jeff Pilson is a great vocalist and his tone goes along with this song so well
Well it wouldve been out of place on the album. It's too rough around the edges
Jeff would have been the perfect thrash metal singer. In a band more like Megadeth, Overkill or Testament. Could have been awesome. I'd love to hear these type of vocals in a band like that
Def for Megadeth…But Chuck and Bobby held it down for their bands..Jeff would have been great in Motley Crue!!!
@@shawnboogz7546 I know, I would just love to hear his vocals in a heavier, faster style, like a thrash metal band.
Maybe. But I prefer melodic bands 😁
Mr. Pilson and Lynch are legends
Bad ass vocals for an awesome song!
AWESOME VERSION ENOUGH SAID!!!! LOVE IT.!!!!!!
Love this version...Jeff is one talented mate
toecutter Yes he is, Toecutter. Remember him when you look at the night sky.
I will Harley Ryder
he's cool as hell and seems so nice. One awesome musician, and lends his talent to Foreigner as well for many years. Too awesome
I think they both have great vocals. Especially with this song.
Agree in 100% with you! They were both great singers(Jeff still is) with different ranges of vocals.
Quite reminds of the self-titled ICON album of '84.
Song was rehearsed in the same room Icon practiced in Tempe Az.
@@mikeb.7183 Nice.
Holy shit!! Who knew Jeff Pilson could sing like that??
Man, that was great . Thanks for posting this !
What made Dokken unique was 1. The songs 2. George Lynch’s sound 3. Probably just as important were the Harmonies from Pilson. Don was the main singer but Jeff provided the power vocals when the songs required them ( usually the chorus : Lucky , in my dreams , hunter etc). My favorite band of the 80’s.❤
I almost bet they recorded this on schrodem sound...if anyone remembers that gem of a video
I remember, but that was "right after the Olympics and we were in really good shape then." hahaha
Haha
You can definitely hear that whammy neck
Yep, and it would have been engineered by Sam Samsonite because everything he owns is in a suitcase
Thought it was Scrotum Sound...🤔
For all the people who wished Pilson was singer of Dokken - wish no more, it's called T&N (originally called Tooth & Nail). They have been around since 2011, unfortunately have only put out one album, but they did a few Dokken songs (with guest singers) and the new original songs are sung by Jeff. Enjoy :)
WOW !!!
Don't forget the Lynch/Pilson Wicked Underground album!
this was the first song I ever learned how to play in the drum and it's always a greatest song to me ever
Wow. Don used his phrasing, tone, and everything.
Or or now hear me out here... Don already wrote and sung the fucking song and Pilson was giving it a go AFTER Don had sung it.
spartan squid Nope, Lynch and Pilson wrote Dream Warriors, at least, that's what it says on the album and wikipedia.
spartan squid "Dream Warriors" is a song written by Dokken members George Lynch & Jeff Pilson for the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. The song was released as a single in 1987, charting at number 22 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart"
@@spartansquid5931 On the "Never Sleep Again" documentary extras, Don, Jeff, and George explain the band wrote different versions. Don wrote a version that didn't make the cut, as the film's producers took the version written by Jeff and George.
Uau! What a voice Jeff Pilsob has!! He could, easily be the singer of Dokken!!
Jeff wouldve have been a SLAMMIN heavy metal singer!
The Lynch?Pilson disc was badass
Not really, he's a good singer but there are so many others that sound just like him. I don't think he would've gotten much attention as a singer.
He sounds a lot like Tom Keifer
Come on guys, dokken kicked all of our asses with their music, we owe them, HAIL DOKKEN.
This version should be included on a Dokken Import CD from Japan. This bass player can also fill in as lead singer for Don Dokken. USA. North America. September 7, 2022 Wednesday.
Jeff is amazing in so many ways. I played the Lynch Pilson album to death. It's timeless. Incredible work. The music market is so fucked when an album slips by, like that, not being on the billboard top 10.
Damn, dude could belt it out!!! 🤘
Great lyrics.. Such a great voice! Jeff is indeed a powerhouse in every band he is a part of!
Jeffs POWERFUL voice only Made Dons powerful vocals all that much better ! Both were made to be in Dokken !
Wowww! great job of Mr Pilson! Love it!
Ooh that's NICE!!! Great work Jeff!
He's a great musician and singer 😊❤
If the lyrics said "with the dream warriors, ain't gonna fear no more" it would make even more sense and allusion to the movie.
We need a Power Trio with Pilson, Lynch and Brown...
@Richard C they just mad a cd together, not sure who singer is but I think they all called " The End"
The end machine 👍
Jeff also sang lead in War and Peace. Other members include Russ Parish (Satchel from Steel Panther), Ricky Parent (Enuff Z'Nuff) etc. I remember seeing them a number of times around hollywood in the early 90's. Great band and lotsa energy.
wow you got to see them? that's awesome. pilson killed it on those records
Love George's guitar tone
What makes this interesting is finding out Lynch/Pilson made a "Nightmare on Elm Street 3" demo and Don made his own. So this demo was probably played alongside Don's and a choice was made. I''d love to hear Don's "Nightmare on Elm Street 3" demo.
This song was written by George Lynch and Jeff Pilson. Indeed, Don didn't write this song.
It became one of their highest charting hits.
Always loved Jeffs back ups, had no fucking idea he could scream like that though with the vocal fry, sounds RAD. Shoulda blended it with Dons real melodic approach in bits.
well he could sing with dio which proves he’s a good singer
Jeff's vocals are surreal and take me to an alternate " Halloween" reality.
Prefer the real version. Pilson always had a good voice. Perfect compliment to Don on the classic stuff.
Holy shit… Jeff can sing! Obviously I’m a bit late to the game, but I saw Foreigner last summer and Jeff’s backing vocals on a couple songs stood out. The more I hear him sing, the more incredible I’m realizing he is. He re-recorded a few more Dokken songs with George and Mick for an album they did as T&N, and man he sounded great.
Had no idea Jeff could rip like this!!!
Love it
Damn they should've let Jeff sing some songs on the older albums
Hunter Knight don was always willing to let that happen if the band had been willing to let him play guitar on some songs as don is actually a very good guitar player. But George and the band wanted George only playing guitar so don always felt it was only appropriate that if wasn’t gonna be “allowed” to play guitar then he should be the only lead singer in the band to keep things consistent. Or at least that’s what has been said in interviews.
Yep. I had heard that. This band argues like bitches about everything
Don Dokken IS Dokken. The 'UP From The Ashes" Album proved that hands down.
LOL
It was ok. But the songs blended together and sounded the same.
And too few of Don's iconic screams in my opinion.
BREAKING THE CHAINS
TOOTH AND NAIL
UNDER LOCK AND KEY
BACK FOR THE ATTACK
BEAST FROM THE EAST
UP FROM THE ASHES
THEY ARE ALL MASTERPIECES
I hate to say it, but this version blows the original waaaaaay out of the water. Killer vocal!!
Jeff could sing for the darkest of 80s heavy metal bands with that writhing voice of his. .....something along king diamond mixed with --------
FARRRK!!! A demo! Awesome
I love Jeff's voice, great, but Don's voice is better for me, Well in his good times, maybe not now, whatever Jeff was part of Dokken's Magic music.
Love the big sound coming in the chorus ! The real song is more linear
Amazing voice
Jeff would have made a great Sabbath singer.
Fantastic...thanks uploader. Just watching Nightmare On Elm Street 3 and thought of this song so had a look around RUclips.
Peter Woods me too. I watched it too and immediately recognised this song from when I was a kid. Great 80's song.
Wow I’m highly impressed I’ve known him to have a great voice but this is fucking killer!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Pilson slaying lives on vocals like Freddy Krueger 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow!! Thanks for sharing!!!
He sounds like Don in his prime.
Thanks for posting this!! Heard this version years ago. Love both Pilson and Don on vocals
George & Jeff demo recorded on their portable studio.
I kind of like his vocals better that Dons and when he saying FIRE it’s bad ass
@actionfigureShowcase It's the same desire to feel the fire that line lol 4 years go I was a whole different person omg damn
Jeff is BOSS... should've been PILSON
Love It!
Wow he sounds amazing!
Dokken shoulda been a power trio
How cool is this?!
I like the words "night alone" better than "danger zone". The leads are better on the album version. But man when those vocals start getting all shreddy and crazy! Haha. Wish we coulda had a bit of that on the album. Thanks for sharing this! It's very interesting.
This sounds better than when Don sings it! It sounds more aggressive. Lyrists always put that little bit extra when performing their own songs!!! 5 stars!
Jeff can def blow. Saw them in the late 90s and he killed Just Got Lucky.
Heard about this, never actually heard this before.
vocals kick ass
Great voice Jeff 💕💕💕
it's amazing
This is awesome singing by jeff
Every Lynch solo is a gem.
Holy shit! This sounded so Epic it made the the hair on the back of my neck stand up
That was amazing! I'm a big fan of Oni and what he did with Lynch Mob, but really would of loved to hear what could of been with Jeff fronting that band. Wow....
Jeff's got the sweetness of Don's voice with the dirty gritt of Sebastian Bach
Lynch el mejor!!!!!
Sin duda alguna!
First time hearing this. Wow..excellent version! 👍👍👍
Love these demos,, there's a really raw musical human side to it, l can live with both versions,, alright JP we knew Don was average lead vocalist
I much prefer Don's vocals on this song. It's one of Don's best vocal performances and one of the toughest Dokken songs to sing.
I've seen pros suggest that this is a tough song to sing and they couldn't imagine doing this for an entire show
So rad!!! Jeff sounds amazing!