NIGHT RANGER - Sister Christian | FIRST TIME COUPLE REACTION 

the guitar player Brad Gillis, played for Ozzy Osbourne right after Randy Rhoades was killed, Brad finished the tour for Randy after he was killed.

“When you close your Eyes “and “Don’t tell me you love me” are their two other great songs. The latter really rocks!!!

Terrific hard/glam rock band. This is a power ballad about the drummer's (Kelly Keagy) little sister, Christy. When the song was practiced, the words "sister Christy" sounded like "sister Christian", & there it is. The band says "motoring" refers to cruising. BTW, SOME of us who listened to Iron Maiden ALSO listened to this type of music, as well. Thanks for your reaction.

I feel like motorin' means moving on fast something like that. It's just all about a a guy that wants to protect a girl that's maybe growing a little too fast in life and growing up too soon❤

He wrote this to his younger sister about not jumping into a relationship, and waiting for the right person.

"Don't Tell Me You Love Me" is a hard-driving rock song! Almost metal!

Originally drummer Kelly Keagy wrote song as Sister Kristy(?) after his sister. Jack Blades misunderstood and sang it as Christian. Professor of Rock Adam Reader did an episode with band mates interviews about this song. Love your reviews and reactions.

"Rumours in the air" is mind-blowing with the delayed guitars at the very beginning of the song... "Rock in America" has great guitar solos by Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson...

"Rock In America" is that song that led me to Night Ranger. "When You Close Your Eyes" was another favorite of mine. I'd have to look up other songs to refresh my memory as I haven't listened to them for quite some time. ...but back to my usual routine 😀 #nicknlexrequest Be Bop Deluxe - Axe Victim 😀

For some reason when Lex began to recognize the song, I just got really happy. It was nice to see her excitement.

Three songs I love to play on guitar by them are Goodbye Don't Tell Me You Love Me and Night Ranger ❤ Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson were great guitarists 😎

Lead singer Jack Blades went on to form Damn Yankees (with Ted Nugent and Tommy Shaw of Styx), their biggest hit was called "High Enough". It has the same energy as this one.

Four in the morning, Sing me away, You can still rock in America, Sentimental Street, When you close your eyes, Goodbye, are all good songs by Night Ranger.

Nice reaction :) Night Ranger was a really good band back in the '80's. Ozzy chose guitarist Brad Gillis to play on his Randy Rhodes tribute album. The guy's a master of the whammy bar. Sister Christian was considered more of a ballad by Night Ranger. If you want to check out some really rockin songs try 'Don't tell me you love me', 'Eddies coming out tonight', 'Touch of Madness' and 'Passion Play'. You'll see a whole different side of them ;)

The drummer Kelly Keagy, who wrote and sang this song, is from Elmira oregon a little town outside of Eugene, Oregon where I lived at the time they were huge in the 80s. I delivered furniture to his Mom and Dads house. I didn’t know thats were I was going until I got there and the furniture was being put in a new addition they had just built and as I was taking the furniture in I noticed gold records on the wall and other music awards. I verified it was his parents and they said they built the room to house his music stuff and have a place for the band to hang out when they came through town. I saw them live in ‘83 at Oregon Jam and met them at a record store signing in early ‘84 and they were the nicest dudes, very down to earth.

Hey Nick, FYI, the lead guitarist on this song is Brad Gillis who played with Ozzy

Absolutely one of those songs that we all cherished in the 80s and still cherish today LOL❤

Love seeing how animated Lex was for this one. Too cute☺Great oldie guys - takes me back. Thanks for this fun reaction!🧡

The Romantics and Loverboy are 2 more bands to check out from this time, MTV actually played music videos 😊

So guys, I loved this band for their 1st single release on AOR/FM Radio "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" (from their debut album), because it was a real ROCKER, and borderlined Hard/Heavy Rock - Heavy Metal. I was wowed by the guitar duo Jeff Watson & Brad Gillis! Back then, I also heard about, and immediately recognized that the Bassist/Vocalist "Jack Blades" _and_ Brad Gillis came from the Funk Band "Rubicon" that became a bit more famous at the California Festival "Cal Jam 2" (the band was started by 1 of the Sax players in "Sly and the Family Stone"). So THIS band was something very different for Jack & Brad. But like many bands of that time that had an edge (Toto's debut album comes to mind), I was a bit disappointed that they included ballad-Pop songs (the kind of songs you could imagine were part of a "Contractual Obligation" by the Label, though who knows, you gotta' make money for the next release) and were a huge contrast from the rest of the music. This was apparent in their second album "Midnight Madness", as I was enjoying their singles "(You can Still) Rock in America", "When You Close Your Eyes" and the deeper cuts. "Sister Christian" just EXPLODED and of course, became so over-played on AOR and Pop Radio, that I was soon sick of it. I lost track of them by the 3rd album. With their 2nd album, they were featured on a ABC Late-Nite variety show on Saturdays called "The Rock Palace" (Dio, Rough Cutt, "Alcatrazz", Krokus, Quiet Riot and other bands have also been featured), which was a club called "The Palace" across the street from the Capital Records building in Hollywood. THIS is where you saw how HEAVY they could be live, and watch Jeff and Brad duel with their guitars. Jeff was the more straight-ahead player with blazing fingers, while Brad was the Heavy Metal Riff Master who also utilized the vibrato bar and the more flashy techniques. Both had their own moments to show off their fireworks with stand-alone Solo's that were outstanding. There is footage of "Tracks" from the show, but you also have this excellent concert from 1983 in Japan (with the individual solos): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oRJ42fxDnNY.htmlsi=sa4FCQZftHW6oDnI Brad Gillis was approached by Ozzy to replace Randy Rhodes, _after_ the Tour for "Diary of a Madman" and was featured in the Live album (and Video) "Speak of the Devil" (there is a whole story too that Randy refused to do the album, before his fatal accident since it was all "Black Sabbath" material). He was asked to be the permanent Guitarist, but declined because he wanted to continue with his band Night Ranger who were gaining popularity (and, working with Ozzy seemed to raise many red flags). As far as Jeff Watson, I had always wondered why he wasn't in the band anymore, and just found this: www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,972339,972406 (this was apparently in 2007). Jack Blades ended-up also forming "Damn Yankee's" with Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw (Styx) and Michael Cartellone on drums (who would later join Lynyrd Skynyrd). I HUGELY recommend watching that link of the 83 Japan Performance. They put on a great show, but I was never able to see them in their hey-day. But would have liked to see them when Jeff Watson was still in the band. That "Motorin'" line I can remember many people making jokes and asking "What the hell does that mean!?" 😅 I think WE KNEW that you guys would remember it because it was all over the radio. I pretty much knew Lexi would like it for her love of the 80's. I was trying to find the most HEAVIEST music at that time (and Progressive Rock), so I was searching for more aggressive music. I'll go with Kansas "Hold On" though (the original version). But, I still don't want to call Night Ranger "Hair Metal" (Gah!). - Remember; "You're Motor'n" 😊.

Great song. Became the band's biggest hit. Then, the record company only wanted ballads and ballads. They are a kick ass rock band. First five albums all rock!!!!

So cheesy, but so good. Huge in the 80's. You can't take it seriously, but fun to sing along to. And you guys are so cute.

I saw Brad Gillis fill in for Randy Rhoads June 20th 1983 in Portland Oregon when I was 14 years old only 3 months after the world was shocked by Randy’s tragic death

These guys rock! Don’t tel me you love me awesome🎸🎸🎸🎸🎤🎤🎤🎤

Fun song and reaction. Haven’t heard it in awhile. It would fit in perfectly with Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack but I think it was in Boogie Nights. Great job, Nick & Lex. We did call it hair metal haha 😛 💕

I love both TRIUMPH AND NIGHT RANGER

I love this genre. Thank you for covering this. 👍👍

the drummer wrote this song about his little sister growing up too fast , other great songs, " Don't tell me you love me" and " When you close your eyes"

This song in "Boogie Nights" in rather disturbing scene. 😂 Motoring means driving an automobile or cruising down the road while listening to music with friends. The term had become popular during the 1970s

Immediate chills on the first few chords. So many memories and feels rushing in. These songs defined my Teen years. Thanks!

Fun to watch you excavate and discover in these impromptu reactions. Hair Metal for sure I think we also called it Glam Rock. It wasn’t music I collected but I sure heard it on the radio. Always had catchy hooks and memorable phrases. Fun to see your faces light up as the music becomes recognized. All smiles great stuff. 👍👍

I believe the phrase “motoring” is a local (pacific northwest ) term for “cruising” in a car.

Drummer Kelly Keagy wrote it about his little sister Christy, basically telling her you're growing up so fast and not to let guys pressure her into sex before she was ready. Jack Blades misunderstood Kelly as saying Sister Christian instead of sister Christy. Basically a big brother telling his sister I know what guys are after so be aware, The nuns are in the video because it's set in a girls catholic school.

HELLO from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 🇺🇸 Great reaction ❤😊

This song was so different in "feel" and atmosphere, that it became a HUGE hit for a few months, it was one of those great songs that got so overplayed, by the end of summer everybody needed a break from it. I go back and listen every few months and it always takes me back. I was a freshman (15) in high school when this came out.

The song is actually very wholesome and sweet. It's about the songwriter's younger sister and his fear that she's growing up too fast, and not getting a chance to enjoy life. She's "motoring" through life. If you watch the music video it shows graduation and all that so it makes more sense.

I love your reaction to this great song. Your channel is my favorite reaction channel. I grew up in 80's. I loved this band. I went to one of their concerts very early and found the drummer walking around the venue before the show. He was very gracious and let us take a picture with him. Sister Christian was a very popular power ballad. I would love to see a reaction video of the rockin' songs like You Can Still Rock in America or one of their lesser known songs called Eddie's Coming Out Tonight. I love this video, hit like, and subscribed. Keep up the great work!

Night Ranger was a band who played AOR most of the time. AOR stands for either: Adult Oriented Rock Album Oriented Rock Arena Oriented Rock/Arena Rock/Stadium Rock This was mainstream rock in the early 80s (Journey, Kansas, Foreigner, Survivor, Triumph, Boston, Loverboy, Waysted, Reo Speedwagon, Asia) Wikipedia excerpt: The song is about Keagy's little sister, Christy. Keagy wrote the song at his apartment, near Divisadero and California Streets in San Francisco, after he had just returned from a visit to his hometown of Eugene, Oregon. He had been struck by how fast his teenaged sister, 10 years younger than he was, was growing up.[9] "After we started playing it a lot, Jack turned to me and said, 'What exactly are you saying?'" Keagy recalled. "He thought the words were Sister Christian, instead of Sister Christy, so it just stuck."[9] The lyric, "You're motoring. What's your price for flight? In finding Mr. Right?" is the subject of much debate. The band stated in a VH-1 Behind the Music interview[10] that the term "motoring" was synonymous with the term "cruising". ............. AOR was later replaced by Glam Metal (Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Poison bla bla bla) and Poser Metal (Bon Jovi, Skid Row) as mainstream rock. Glam trace their influences back to KISS, T-Rex etc Glam was the replaced by Sleaze Metal (GunsnRoses, Sea Hags, Dangerous Toys). Sleaze trace their influences back to bands like Aerosmith. Glam and Sleaze then got replaced by Grunge, Alternative, and Groove Metal. They got replaced by Nu-Metal (Korn, Shineshank, Slipknot, Linkin Park etc) and Metalcore (Avenged Sevenfold, Alesana, Trivium etc)

It's a coming of age song. She's growing up and on the road (motorin). She's exploring the world as a young adult. He's telling her not to "give IT up before your time is due." See?

I really appreciate that you react to just the music and not to a video of a performance. When people do these videos and "react" to a song with video, they aren't really listening or hearing the song.

The surprise of a known and possibly beloved song. This is why I love your reactions.

Brad Gillis is an underrated guitarist. Jack Blades is a good bassist, played with Ted Nugent and Tommy Shaw in Damn Yankees.

You couldn’t be more wrong about us Maiden-heads listening to Night Ranger. Guitarists Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson were phenoms, and anyone into guitar oriented rock loved and appreciated it. Not sure if you knew that Brad Gillis was the man who replaced Randy Rhoads on the tour that he was killed. I saw that tour with Brad Gillis in 1982. I would have loved to have seen Randy, but Brad was fucking awesome.

It was fun seeing your reaction when you recognized the song! Night Ranger was one of the 40th or 50th Anniversary tours of bands of my youth that I've seen this year (Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Foreigner, Loverboy, also Tears For Fears (still amazing!) and I just saw Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald for their 50th anniversary tour last week as well...the 1st time they've played together in 25 years and that was not to be missed.

This is actually a song that Kelly the drummer is singing. Their lead guitarist played for Ozzie in the 80s and of course Jack Blades was a member of Damn Yankees!!

I was just out of the 3'rd grade going into the 4'th grade in the Summer of 1984 when this track was booming on the radio. I'm an extreme metal head now at 48 but really had no idea what heavy metal music even was at that point. To me this was just another rock song on the radio that sounded really good

Three words...Rock In America...you should listen to that one if you really want to rock out!

This track was played on FM radio in the 80’s in heavy rotation. Very popular on MTV in the 80’s. Great great song. This song is about the lead singers little sister becoming a teenage girl and all the highs and lows that go along with it.

Night Rangers guitarist (Brad Gillis) was the first guitarist to take over for Randy Rhoades with Ozzy Osbourne. He is featured on Ozzy's first live album "Speak of the Devil" however after that tour was finished , Brad chose to leave Ozzy's band and go back to Night Ranger. It was after Brad's departure that Ozzy then hired Jake E Lee. Brad Gillis is an exceptional guitarist.

Night ranger was a band that could do it all when it came to Rock-n-roll. One to check out, a heavy metal banger was the title song off of their self titled album, Try listening to "night Ranger" or "A touch of Madness".

I saw Night Ranger this year in Pensacola Florida. The lead guitarist also played in the group Damn Yankees. And they played some of their songs

Next up from them should be "Don't Tell Me You Love Me." Then you might enjoy checking out a band by the name of Damn Yankees, that had Jack Blades (Night Ranger), Tommy Shaw (Styx), and Ted Nugent (Ted Nugent). Their song "Come Again" is excellent, as is the video for the song. And if you'll indulge me for another minute to speak on Triumph. "Lay It On The Line" gets a lot of attention on RU-vid, and rightly so. I would suggest it next for your Triumph interests, and if you're up for a deep cut from Triumph, try "Nature's Child." You'll love all of these!

' You know, 'Motorin' what is it?' It's driving around in your car

I would suggest watching a movie called Rock Of Ages. It has all your favorite 80's songs, including this one.

Kelly Keagy wrote this about his little sister, a kind of warning to her you might say. Motoring = crusin’ and looking for a "good time” (pick up)… get it now?… Moving on to another hit from 1982, and a “road” song as well, Robert Plant, “Big Log” is a must… possibly the best driving song ever recorded!!! Some other “Power Ballad” hits in the 80’s are: Bad English - "When I See You Smile”, Cheap Trick - "The Flame”, Cutting Crew - "(I Just) Died In Your Arms”, Firehouse - "I Need You Now”, Great White - "Save Your Love”, Kajagoogoo - "Too Shy”, Loverboy - "Turn Me Loose”, Scorpions, "No One Like You”, Sheriff - "When I'm With You” and Whitesnake - "Is This Love”.

There used to be a small chain of restaurants called Sisters Chicken. So you can guess how the chorus was sung around here.😊

(You Can Still) " Rock in America" 💯 That's the one to hit. Night Ranger is pop metal closer to Journey & Triumph really in their own lane. Only reason you would associate with hair metal is the guitar pyrotechnics. They were respected becuase of the musicianship. BTW the drummer sings Sister Christian

My garage band 1985 we played ...IRON MAIDEN...KISS ...NIGHT RANGER BON JOVI...SO IN L.A WE PLAYED EVERYTHING ITS ALL 80S

I went to high school in the '80s and I loved Night Ranger and iron Maiden. I may be unique but I also loved hip hop and other pop stuff as well.

Loverboy - 'Lovin Every Minute Of It' has the exact same vibe. Another great song I think you both would love.

Hey Nick n Lex. Now you are venturing into my era. Hair mid to late 80s had so many awesome voices and guitarists. I’ll definitely keep a keen eye on what you all dig up. I could toss you a bunch of groups and songs your way but I’d never get through and go broke… lol Motoring is like driving along. Sounds better in a verse so just go with it

Night Ranger is epic and this is not their only epic song:) They are amazing:)

Glad that you did the album version. The single cuts out the guitar solo which in my opinion this the best part of the song. And they are still around and still kickin’ ass. Go see them, great live.

Hello NicknLex, Night Ranger is one of all time favorite bands, they are still rockin today, I just seen them Live last month while touring with Bret Michaels Parti Gras. They Rock!!!! I have most of theit albums. Take a listen to Don't Tell Me You Love Me off Their 1st album Dawn Patrol. Keep Rockin!!!

Motoring is kind of an outdated word meaning the same as diving, as in "motoring down the road". From 'motor car', another outdated word

Guys- Night Ranger have tons of great songs. They hit with this semi-ballad,but they are mainly a very melodic rock band with other-wordly guitar work (bordering on metal with harmony lead work in most tracks). And- they are still recording/touring to this day. I suggest tapping into the greatest hits-being you are unfamiliar with them. Don't Tell Me You Love Me,You Can Still Rock In America are two huge hits. But you'll find great songs on more recent albums too. Enjoy the ride! T

I saw them at Disney in 1984 during Grad Night. They were very impressive live. Very high energy

Songs like this were what you got on the mixed radio shows format out in mid west america in the 70’s and 80’s when I was growing up. Keep the young people happy without offending Gramma. If you haven’t watched it when you do Metallica watch the video of the Moscow concert. Over a million people in the physical audience.

A certain generation of people…well said. I know this song because in my senior year of high school the votes for best song was “Sister Christian” Night Ranger vs “Rock You Like A Hurricane” Scorpions. Night Ranger won because all the girls in my class loved this song. LOL Night Ranger has a harder type of rock hit “Still Rock In America”.

I love it when you guys do this stuff!

Damn Yankees has some of night Rangers members the song was written by Night Ranger drummer about his little sister which was 10 years younger than himself one of the verses says she's driving through the night thus she's Motoring

Actually the song is Sister Chris...as in "Sister Chris ya know the time has come" ...they started calling it Sister Christian since everyone misheard it

83 US Festival featured Triumph, Judas Priest, and Ozzy Osborne. Awesome performances during this event. I loved Judas Priest the most. I”m nearly 60, and saw for the first time, these performances just a few months ago. I never heard “Victim of Changes”, and practically listen to that every day now, as well as Triumph. Never really check out the Ozzy performance for this festival, but that’s next.

I LOVE THE 80's route you're taking

Great reaction! I was 17 when this album was out and I LOVED it. Never gets old and yes it WAS radio gold! Night Ranger was awesome but my other favorite band was IRON MAIDEN! A lot of us listened to all kinds of hard rock/heavy metal and I still do! “Don’t tell me you love me” rocks! That would be my recommendation for the next Night Ranger reaction.

Had to go back and watch Lex’s reaction and breakout with the arm pumping at the first motoring build up. Great stuff

Motorin' is another slang for Cruisin' - i.e. teens driving around town as way to meet up with others. Sometimes that resulted in everyone meeting at some location to party that was not determined ahead of time so the authorities or parents did not get wind of it. See movies "American Graffiti" and "Dazed and Confused". Jack Blades of Night Ranger went to the supergroup "Damn Yankees" with Tommy Shaw (Styx), Ted Nugent, and Michael Cartellone(now with Lynyrd Skynyrd). With Tommy and Jack on awesome vocals and Ted on the shredding guitar, they produced some great stuff in just the few years of the band. Check out the song "COME AGAIN" live from Raleigh '91 (close to my hometown) or the official video. "Silence Is Broken", "Where You Goin' Now", and their biggest hit "High Enough" are ballad/rock combo songs. Jack and Tommy are also "Shaw-Blades" doing stuff between their bands obligations.

This song is the oddball. This was a much heavier band in reality. Check out " can't find me a thrill" or " Eddie's coming out tonight" or the song " night ranger"

Awesome live band ! They smoke 💥

Night Ranger said they were not Heavy Metal, they were Stainless Steel. They are more in the Journey area than hair metal.

I love you guys...this is my new favorite chanel!

A definite Classic 80's ballad. I saw them with Loverboy in College what a flash back for me. So Thankful I grew up in the 80's.

He wrote this for his sister "Christy" but that name didn't quite sound as good. He went home to visit family for the holidays, and his sister was just getting ready to leave for college. "You're Motoring" means, wow, you are moving and growing up so fast. He was trying to tell his sister to stop and smell the roses of adolescence as long as possible. Once you cross that line of adulthood, there is no going back. (the same message Don Henley used for Hotel California.)

The best part for people like me (I'm 63) is when younger generations discover music of our youth. That includes 70's ( my teen years) 80's, etc...

2 tips. You realy need to listen 2 bands. Anglagard (mix of genesis yes king crimson) Anekdoten (mellotron bliss)

RIP to Jack Sonni of Dire Straits. "Planet of New Orleans" is a great track that shows off his talents.

Motoring: basically cruising around in the car✌️

Check out Ozzy’s Speak of The Devil- Brad Gillis doesn’t cover Iommi’s solo’s note for note, it’s a whammy bar fiesta .. You couldn’t escape this song when it came out, so yes you could listen to this & Maiden .. and who’s gonna deny that fun of the “motorin” chorus ..

If I Remember Correctly, It's About One Of The Band Member's Sister's & How Quickly She's Growing Up Example Motoring Through Her Life "Don't Tell Me That You Love Me" Is Another Great Tune By Night Ranger Great Reaction Guy's May I Suggest A Triumph Song ? Studio Version - Rock n Roll Machine Suggesting This Song & The Studio Version Thinking That You Both Will Really Enjoy Ric Emmett's Guitar Solo Like Your Channel Keep Doing What You're Doing! Thanks Again, Cheers From Western Canada

Don’t Tell Me You Love Me…..awesome song. I’m much more into Maiden and the like. But Nightranger has a few great songs. Guilty pleasure. Lol. Loverboy in that same category for me.

I saw Night pRanger play two sets at NJ's Great Adventure. I watched the day set with Anthrax. Scott Iam mocked the crap out of them. Guitarist Brad Gillis replaced the late Randy Rhodes for the Ozzy live album Speak of tge Devil. He left Ozzy because NR gotsigned. I saw NR on July 4th 1986. I had just seen Judas Priest. My next concert was Metallica.

Nice job guys that's one of those songs you remember hearing growing up but have to go online to figure out what the lyrics are haha. Back in the 90s we didn't have the ability to get on Google and figure it out quickly...also I had to walk six miles in the snow to school everyday haha jk. I'm in my late 30s so have tasted life before cell phones

I loved Iron Maiden and Night Ranger equally. Rocked me through the 80s. 🤘

Their best song for me is actually from 2017 " comfort me"

Right in the lyrics he states "Sister Christian" as plain as day. What does motoring mean? Again, I send you to the lyrics: Motoring What's your price for flight? You've got him in your sight And driving through the night

Brad Gillis, one of the 2 guitarist, was the replacement for Randy Rhodes after his untimely passing

As I understand, Kelly Keagy wrote this to his sister Christina as he felt she was growing up too fast. It’s just advice to enjoy her teens and not rush

Hey u 2 Happy labour day weekend!!! My old man ays this for me always Amazing. CHEERS

Motoring means cruising. Like on a Saturday night:)

was in a very famous scene in "Boogie Nights"