@@elyseechristophe2718 different songs. MTV made a conscious decision to no longer promote this kind of music in favor of other music and back then there was no internet, so what MTV decided was popular was popular.
No matter what some might say. John Waite is Legendary. His diversity,compassion, and dedication, says it all in the iconic tunes, and melodies that brought us the heart felt music for me and many others that will play in our hearts forever. Thank you again for the love you've shared in your music. Tommy Tombstone.
This was back when everyone I loved was still alive. My mom was still here. Now I am left all alone. I just sit around most days and wait to die. I hope I feel better some day.
Actually, its filled with production 'tricks.' They're just tasteful & the avg listener doesn't notice. Theres a lot of production without it sounding like theres a lot of production. It was the same with Nirvana. 4 tracks of stacked guitars. You dont notice unless you know what youre listening for.
@@thetruthchannel349 Agreed. I hear layer upon layer of effects in this song. It more subtle than the average of the time but there's a ton of production here. Still a good song.
@@pinballshawn Everything is tracked & stacked really well. The work they did on his vocal was stellar. They probably have his vocal spread out of over 10 tracks triggering multiple compressors & delays on different phrases/words. Its a great recording.
I respect John Waite's integrity as an artist, and I know he thought Bad English was corporate rock, but it would be great to see him play this kind of music again. He was such an awesome frontman and had the perfect voice for power ballads with big choruses.
These guys were awesome back in the late 80's! John Waite could really belt out some good vocals and the songs were definitely on my playlists when making out with the girlfriends. Thank you Bad English for all of the "mood setting."
I am a teacher of English as a foreign language. Proudly many of my students have chosen this kind of music over the modern one. All they needed was someone who showed them something else.
Who would've thought that 3/4 's of this band were/are Journey alum?!. Neil,Jonathan and Deen still kept Journey going strong long after Bad English ended. No doubt one of the most talented "super groups"ever. Endless talent.
THIS band was far better than any Journey incarnation because Journey was simply a LAME act live. They got blown off the stage by opening acts like Ronnie Montrose and Van Halen 1978 tour and yes...even The Babys in 1980. And John is a far better "rock" singer than Perry.
What in the hell are you talking about? They were never underrated at all. Everybody knows Bad English. They made it big in Europe, Australia, Japan and the US during the 90's
@@CL-sp2yv I wouldn't say Bad English was underrated, but I would say they underachieved. Their first album sold exceptionally well, propelled by two huge hits, "When I See You Smile" (which got to #1 on the Billboard chart) and "Price of Love" (which peaked at #5). Their second album didn't do so hot - "Straight to Your Heart" was the standout single from this album, but it didn't quite make the top 40. Then, as is not uncommon for supergroups, egos got in the way, and that was it for Bad English.
Best writing compilation on any rock record I've ever heard . And some bad ass sound to back them up . John and Jonathan have complete poetic justice .
I can feel my tears rolling down John's shoulder & back because of his love songs. I absolutely love John, not for his fame & wealth but for his heart.
@@kimmyfriedman1055 it's sad because the band had such potential. In these days they should be happy they could still get together without attending a band members funeral. It won't happen, I get that. Too sad.
Love John Waite and here he had 2 people from Journey in his Bad English band!!!Love it and I love him .Hes such a great singer and gorgeous even now in 2015 he still sounds good
This is what real music sounds like. The great bands with great songs like this are long gone sadly. I can always remember this timeless classic played on the radio. John Waite had a great voice with this awesome band "Bad English", and a great guitar player he had. I love the guitar riffs with that nice looking Gibson Les Paul guitar.
John Waite ❤❤❤ Bad English ❤❤❤ The 80's and early 90's music ❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶 Makes me want to be young wild and free forever. Travelling the world. Being in love. Never grow old. ❤❤❤‼️‼️‼️
John Waite and the band at their best- Neil Schon's guitar on this is all systems go, showing why they were such a great band. It all fell apart around the making of the second album, such a shame as I have always thought there was more Bad English could have done. Perhaps not, as the writing was on the wall when the nonsense of grunge and dance killed off rock music to a degree that it never recovered from. Grunge and dance weren't the only reasons but certainly didn't help. I admire John Waite for his refusal to compromise his musical principles and he does seem to be very much a cat who walks alone ( a lot to be said for that) and he has said in an interview i read that he sees his life as a brave one in this respect. Hard to disagree, but at the same time I think his music post Bad English has often lacked focus. He would not concur based on what I have read, but he had such a facility for writing seriously melodic tunes with real lyrical intelligence as a solo artist and in his first band that I think he has not made the most of his talent in the last twenty years. The country music direction he took was a wrong turn to my ears but the signs were there on the 'No Brakes' album and so it came to be. It is also true to the musical roots he has credited as his inspiration too. Nothing changes the fact he is one of the best and most underrated vocalists of the last forty years, and his ability to deliver amazing songs has been a privilege to listen to for most of that time.
+Daniel Gonsalez Thanks Daniel. It saddens me that John has not received the recognition he deserves for his contribution to music, but at least those in the know appreciate his work.
+eightiessongs I don't think he "lacked focus," I think he's an eclectic songwriter, and more power to him! John has liked country since he was young, and the country-tinged tunes off "Temple Bar" are superb--and I'm no country fan. John was constrained by the corporate-rock mentality of Bad English, and I don't blame him for wanting to break free. (He could never have done "Suicide Life" with them, for example.) I love this song and "Time Stood Still," but the rest on this album is not memorable. "Rough and Tumble," with Matchbox Twenty's Kyle Cook, took John back to his beloved roots-rock sound, scoring him a number-hit on classic rock radio, as well as a Grammy-nod. "Temple Bar," as mentioned (1995), had some stellar tracks, and what he, understandably, considers his finest singing. I am just becoming more acquainted with that album and wish I had listened to it a long time ago! John is still singing quite well, and on tour this year in smaller, better venues, so be on the lookout, J.W. fans! Remember, he's actually 63 now, so it might be your last chance to catch him before he retires to Lancaster!
+liselle sloan I agree with your perceptive comments on John's music. He is an eclectic songwriter and Temple Bar is a great album. I bought it in 1995 and thought it was very good, especially Downtown and How Did I Get By Without You? I haven't listened to it in its entirety for a long time but it is a fine album. He did indeed leave Bad English due to the constraints of corporate rock and it is to his credit he has always been independently minded. I am sure you have heard it but the Ignition album from 1982 is one of his best.
Tears in my eyes listening to this remembering my first impossible en forbidden love as an early teenageboy in Arnhem Netherlands. Deeeeply touched by this sound and the memories it brings...
I wore both of these records out . on different tapes and CDS .. saw them on a flat bed in front of Capitol when they first came out. Journey with a GREAT VOCALIST .
I actually think this is a way better song than When I See You Smile, and more 80s sounding too despite being from 1991 lol (when glam rock, power ballads and just the general 80s sound was fading away).
I agree. Both are great but Straight to your heart is more sharply defined in terms of the structure of the song. The guitar riffs by Neil Schon give it more 'bite'. That said they are different songs; one is a ballad and the other an all out rock song. The fact that thirty years later ( thirty two in the case of When I See You Smile) anyone is still talking about their music is a testament to how great it was. I remember autumn 1991 in many ways because of the thrill of listening to Straight to your heart.
Im in Kansas, my girlfriend comes from the Netherlands and she made a CD for me, this being the first song on here. I fell in love with this song as I did with her.
And my love will go Straight to your heart Inside Take me inside yeah Straight to your heart Cause this time's real and real lasts forever I know where you are Cause this time we're goin' all the way Straight to your heart This time
And I dont wanna fight again I dont give a damn anymore Right or wrong youre gonna let me in Straight to your heart Cause this times real and real lasts forever I know where you are Cause you know Ive been there before. . . great song ♥♥
