Another brilliant classic by dokken. Man, i miss these days. Its 2020, and i still play bands like dokken at full volume, screw the haters. Rokken with Dokken
A great song Don Dokken has a powerful beautiful voice that touches everyone's heart great song writer. George Lynch is one of the greatest guitar player in hard rock music. Great guitar solo Dokken one of the greatest bands of the 80s early 90s n still rocking 😎🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🌹🌹❤️❤️🏋️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎸🎸🌹
The scene of G. Lynch's silouette while playing the solo with a moon rim light and haze all around must be the best and most badass solo scene from any rock video. It is so 80's horror movie, like a scene from The Blob or The Fog or any werewolf movie from that era. Very elegant and dark at the same time.
Who's listening & watching in 2024🤘🤘🤘🤘 dokken rule 💯💯💯 Been a fan since 82 i was 15 years old and got to see them in there prime 84'85:87'88cheers from Pasadena CA 🎃🎃🎃 perfect Halloween song 🤘🤘🤘🤘
You mean George could never get over the fact that Don made an album before he was even in the band and to this very day says Don stole music that he had no part of. Don couldn't get past it? Really? You mean the same Don that to this day still phones Lynch up to perform in live shows? The same Lynch that wrote the entire dumpster fire "Shadow Life" to steal all of Dons fans? Don couldn't get past what you say?
Lynch with his bluesy riff at 1:26 area, perfect and leads to his usual ridiculously awesome mastery. Can play the song midway through over and over, never gets old.🎸
During the Van Halen's Monsters of Rock tour, Dokken was part of the line up (along with other bands) at the Miami Orange Bowl (now replaced and long since torn down). During Dokken's session it began to rain hard, most attendees (including some in our group) retreated for cover, but some hardcore fans stay with us (my eldest sister--now decease, and my twin brother and I remained) and continue to rock on as did Dokken. Then, overhead, the clouds were beginning swirling like a massive cyclone was forming above us, and the rain showered down harder with each passing minute during this very song of Dokken. When they reached the point of the song singing the chorus "Heaven Sent," they asked those who remained in the stadium to sing with them, and help send this storm away. Everyone (including us) began chanting "Heaven Sent" as did Dokken himself pointed at the clouds above, and then, the rain gradually began to subside, and the sun parted the clouds, shinning through onto the stage, and it was TOTALLY AWESOME! As if it was planned and part of the freakin show! That was the absolute BEST concert experience I ever had--those were the days of Stadium ROCK at its best!
@@toasttoasted3492 Yes, it was a great memory, of a classic time when corrects were an event back in those days, before the over saturation of entertainment, back then, it was about quality, and quantity. Although the Monster of Rock tour was no US festival, or Woodstock, it was still something to behold, and the headliners (Van Haen or better stated Van Haggar) did NOT disappoint, none of the bands did, they were all great--and Kingdom Come (who replace someone, can't remember--you'll understand when you get to my age...lol), who were followed up by Metallica, then came Dokken, Scorpion, and then Van Halen--the storm was a bonus, even though it threaten to end the concert, the fact that the bands--especially Dokken, were still willing to keep playing (in the rain with their electric guitars, etc.), because the fans--the hard core ones--we still willing to be there, really made it a great time. Those were the days, those were the 80's. Thanks for responding, GOD bless you and yours.
One of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded. The techniques, the melodies, the twists & turns, the complexity of the playing and structure, yet the melodies are so beautiful and so "easy on the ears" that you can easily follow it like a Mick Taylor or George Harrison, and hum it when it's done! Dokken is a great band with great songs. As big as they were, I think they were still vastly underrated. They could still do it, but Don needs some help. Medical, whatever, not our business, I just hope he pulls through. You guys ain't 6 feet down yet. Think of all the great musicians that have gone, and what all of us would do to have them back?! I'm pretty sure they wouldn't mind either. Sean Black
The DON of Dokken, Mr. Don Dokken had the most beautiful, melodic voice in rock at that time. I played this album until I wore out the grooves. Damn, I miss those days!
indeed. Lots of soul. In fact, he sounds so much like Klaus from the Scorpions, that they had him cut vocal tracks for the Blackout album. That's why he was in Germany and how he got signed. Crazy!
Truly underrated band. Met them back in 1985...they were signing autographs at a local record store...I was standing in line shitting myself, as they were the first band I had ever met, and I was only 16! I was so nervous, but they were all super cool. Don Dokken saw the pack of Marlboro's in my friends shirt pocket, and bummed a smoke! How cool was that!!! I still have those autographs I got. Along with dozens of others I met over the years.
Ah well, you might have missed a great era of music, but at least your young. (or younger than me anyway!) So, that is your revenge! You're young, and you have all the time in the world, to change the music world, and help bring back good music like this!
my Dad did a great job of introducing me to stuff like this as a kid, im now 22 years old and ive been jamming Dokken, Def leppard etc all through the 2000s
You go kid!! I grew up on the classics, metal, rap when it absolutely first came out, 90's alternative. Believe me, there's allot of crap out now, but if you look a little harder, do some research, and you will find some amazing music and amazing bands doin' it!! And that's new stuff, AND old stuff. Oh yeah, one more thing.....there used to be these supernatural supreme alien beings out there. They were scary, powerful, beautiful, incredibly cool, got the hottest chick's and died in the fastest cars. They were called "Rock Stars". Check'em out. Sean Black
A large section of kids today can't stand todays crap. They love the 80's. And tune around on AM, FM and Shortwave, the 80's dominates. Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult was asked why they still tour. He said because of public demand, they want to hear us. Of course "Us" can be used across the board to all 80's bands.
daniel11076 You’re right, but only underrated by casual fans back then. However, hard rock and metal fans back then knew, without a doubt, who Lynch was and his extreme talent.
I agree with jediprettboy. People who were really in the know did NOT under rate this band. Had to dig deeper than just crap like Poison. Bon Jovi. Or the pop Def Leppard garbage that came out after High n Dry
Comfortably Numb is king. However, I think this might surpass Stairway to Heaven. This album tho is the king of guitar solos. I don’t think I’ve ever heard such consistently incredible guitar work over one album ever. And I adore Rust in Piece by Megadeth, which is considered to be the king of solos when it comes to albums
I tend to agree with your assessment, but the majority of people would rather hear hummable melodies than shred. We know how amazing it is, but most people won't appreciate it or care, sadly.
Of course this is more flashy, and there's obviously nothing wrong with that. It's a tremendous solo and Lynch is a beast. The reason Comfortably Numb is considered such an iconic solo is because it's beautifully melodic and because Gilmour's technique and bends are flawless, especially to the ears of other guitarists. To each their own. I love Lynch AND Gilmour...it just depends on my mood.
One of Dokkens coolest videos. Don Dokken is the epitome of cool and George just shredded it on guitar. Dokken was one of the best Hair metal bands of the 80’s along with Ratt.
80s chicks were the best...NO OTHER DECADE can possibly compare or music...never to be replaced or repeated...amazing solo...hes half the reason I picked up a guitar when I was 13
One of the few who could shred, but still have bluesy hooks and be melodic without getting boring or predictable and his choice of notes is great. His sound isn't bad either.
I know Don thought there was too much guitar in this album......but I have always loved it because of Georges playing and solos! So friggin powerful !!!!!
I’m still Rokken with Dokken in 2023, and I don’t plan on ever stopping!! I love all their music, but I think this is my favorite video that they made!! 🤘🏻❤️
For me, this solo is George's finest moment. He always played something special, but this solo packs so much attitude and just the SICKEST Tone, Phrasing and Vibrato. Lynch is God
Jeff Pilson amazing bassist touring with Foreigner. Lynchs guitar unreal. Don Dokken still touring. 70s 80s rock is timeless. Will be here till the end of time.
I was born in Nov. of '64 and graduated high school in '83. I grew up in So. Cal., and feel very lucky to have been born at the right time, in the right place and to have come up listening to Dokken. They sure were special times back then, I'd kinda like to live through them again.
There were so many talents back in 80's..there were so many good voices,great shredders,killer drummers..I really enjoy 80's music compare to nowadays...hope this era will rise again..
Dokken has alot of great songs,tooth and nail my favorite then back for the attack, under lock and key,are my other favorites George Lynch is one of the greatest guitar players,
This is just about the greatest song I’ve ever heard because I don’t think it gets any better. Menacing opening rift, phenomenal vocals/chorus, great guitar riffs, great drumming, and good lord is that guitar solo awesome. Even the music video is good. It doesn’t get better
One of the greatest guitar solos n the history of rock guitar. GL was and is a monster. I love Warren....Jake E.....and Randy....but no one and I mean no one played with this sensual ferocity and fluidity. GOAT
I just don't see how anyone could listen to this and not think it is great. The music today just isn't as good. Just listen to all the metal bands from the seventies through the eighties. They kick ass.
This song is still amazing. Haven't listened to it in years. Love how haunting it is. They just don't write music like that anymore ☹. Miss you, 80's music.
Dokken never had the best videos. But this one one was the acception. This was perfect for this song and time. Told a story and just fit. The sound of the guitar solo was amazing. 2022 and this song holds up.
This was filmed in the famed French Quarter, at great expense to the band (Don's idea.) I love seeing my unique city, though. The curved building in the first shot is the State Supreme Court building (c. 1910). The open-air restaurant is Napoleon House, I believe, and yes, it was actually built for Napoleon, who died before he could come. The cemetery scene is at least partly in the iconic Jackson Square, with some ersatz tombstones, I think. We really have beautiful trees like the one George is playing under, though.
This lead is memorizing , Lynch put the stank only he can, some guitar players hear thing different than ever1 else thank God 4 them, n the talent bestowed upon them
I've seen this band in several states from the beginning till their last show when they destroyed their equipment. They were one of my favorite band in the 80's. I still love their music just as much as when I first heard them. George Lynch is one of the very best soloist of all time. Thanks for all the good times Dokken and I'm still Rokken.
I heard of this band in the late '80's but it's only now I'm discovering their music (yes I've just returned from Jupiter....). Superb vocals and guitar. Cool band 😎
SO DO I SCOTT.........SO DO I.........i was only 19 in 1982 because my birthday is Oktober the 22nd so most everybody was a year older than me in school, but yeah this was definitely my era & there will NEVER be another one to touch it.....especially the music & more specific the HEAVY METAL of the 80's......NOTHING ELSE COMES CLOSE !!!!!!! Dokken & Helix are my 2 FAVORITE 80's heavy metal bands of all time.
Computer User the classic lineup did more than four albums together-Breaking the Chains, Tooth and Nail, Under Lock and Key, Back For the Attack, Dysfunctional (Too High to Fly came from it), and Shadowlife, though Dysfunctional was the last with the real Dokken sound.
