SLAUGHTER - FLY TO THE ANGELS REACTION 

Hair bands in the 80s were incredible. Lucky to have grown up then.

Don't be shamed, girl, we ALL cried when we first heard this song. I dedicated this to my mother, just months before she died.😭

This song was written about Mark Slaughters late girlfriend. He was on tour and came home to find that her funeral was the next day. The song is about letting go. My son passed in 2014 and we both learned this song on guitar before he passed but I can not think of this song in the way as of a healing process. Only a great time teaching him to play it because it was of my era. Same with Tears In Heaven. This song stayed on the charts for a long time and made MTV’s number 1 for about 4 weeks. A wonderful song and a gem to those of us who actually was able to see the band live and play this song. I have seen 2 versions of this song on stage played, one with the original guitarist Tim Kelly who passed away tragically and a new guitarist who I didn’t care for because the luster of the original band just was not there.

Graduated in 87 and played drums all my life.(Locally known) Your emotions are a testament to the POWER of music! I moved 2yrs ago from Indiana to Oregon. Went from 1,000 friends to just me, my Wife(High School sweetheart) and my 2 labs. Drums suck playing alone. I can sing and knew some chords on the guitar, so i bought an acoustic guitar and killed time learning my favorite songs and singing em. Thought at a campfire, i would be a hit! ha I can hit these notes.....Sang in a Motley Crue tribute band. i was learnin g this song and i always get on and see how people play it then i take it all in and do it. I actually made MYSELF cry a FEW times singing and playing guitar in my living room!! The power of this song is truly amazing. You need not be sad young lady. Remembering someone is a GOOD thing!! People die twice......once when they physically die, and then when people FORGET about them! Never forget. My Father is on my fridge and i actually say, "Morning Pop" when i make my morning coffee. I never cry anymore and i used to always cry. Now i talk like he's right there and always happy thoughts. You are awesome showing your vulnerability! I joined your channel just now for that very reason. Stay strong JAYY! Crying is a good thing......means you really do LOVE and CARE if you didnt love... you wouldnt miss someone anyway! sorry so long.... I never comment. I am gonna hit send, pick up my acoustic and sing this song for you right MEOW. Peace girl

Mark Slaughter has one of the best voices of the last 80s

RIP Tim Kelly, the lead guitarist, taken much to early.

Mark Slaughter was so underrated. Great first album!!

You are a special lady....A RU-vid treasure. Never change.

I still cry when I hear this song. My first born child died in 1980, due to organ failure because he was born prematurely. This song has always made me think of him and I cry. I now have 6 children in heaven and 2 on earth. Most of my losses were from miscarriage. I’m so saddened to hear of your loss Jayy and I understand your reaction to your loss and what this song brings up in you.

It breaks my heart to see you like this Jayy, but he's looking down and is smiling at you right now and proud of the woman you've become.

I lost my 11yr old daughter 12 years ago and this song reminds me of her. I always crank this up on her birthday along with Cemetery Gates and E Tout Lemonde

That's the best rock ballad ever written right there.

Tough song, Jayy. I’m so sorry for your loss. I really appreciate your spirit and intent and the humanity you bring to so many of your reaction videos. Take care.

An Army brother of mine passed a few weeks ago. This was his favorite song. I break now every time I hear it. I cried with you Jayy. This song digs deep. RIP Matt.

R.I.P. Tim Kelly ... gone way too soon. Slaughter may have never cracked the top 5 on the charts in that time but rest assured, it's channels like this who will forever keep your legacy alive. Thank you for reacting and thank you Tim for the amazing music. Us metal heads will never forget you.

This song can be very healing. When I lost my wife in September 2015, I listened to this song a lot and it helped me.

I think Tim Kelly on guitar making what sounds like birds chirping/calling/cooing what ever you call it really set's the mood and power of the song

This is what music is really about. Rawness, emotion, passion.

My sister took her life, we were the 2 middle children of 4 kids, she was my best friend and watching you open up about your loss just broke me down. We always lose those we love too soon, there’s never a good time. We just have to keep them alive in our hearts.

My fiancee committed suicide. It devastated me and both of our children. I feel your pain and wish you peace and joy. You're a sweetheart. Thanks for the awesome videos.

Sigh... when you're a 16,17,18 years old,and listening to this, you just crank it up and sing along, but time and loss teaches you different, the real emotion and message hits home it's hard to feel so carefree. I hate that you know this pain at such a young age,Jayy.

Both of my parents are gone and I still get random thoughts of, oh I need to call my mom or dad and then I remember that I can’t. It’s like losing them all over again. Much love jayy

Jayy my wife of 32 years passed away suddenly 2 months ago, we played this song as her family launched her ashes in a rocket over the lake she loved to celebrate her life. I miss her very much. Very sorry for your loss. Trying to move on is easier said than done. Time is slow healer. May God be with you.

I lost my daughter in 2000 and listen to this song over and over for over a week 22 years later I still cry.. I am sorry for your lost

I played this at my daughter’s funeral, so you know it makes me cry!

This song was the first favorite song I remember having. I was 10 years old. Still love it over 30 years later.

You my dear have a heart of gold. Bless you and thank you for being the kind hearted person you are. The world needs many more of you in it!!!

My first live concert was Winger, Slaughter and KISS. 1990, Tacoma Dome.

July 3, 2012. My wife of 11 years passed away (i was 33) this was one of the songs played at her funeral. Still brings tears to my eyes when I hear it

My momma was a very kind woman. Those kind of people suffer the worst here on earth. My father beat her un mercifully for years. I wasn't the best kid either. Despite that she always loved and helped me thru my hard times never even thinking of herself. She developed cancer a couple of years back. Her body had all it could stand but she wouldn't pass on. Hospice worker said she sees that with mothers holding on because they feel like their work isn't done with their children. I held my mommas hand and said I'm OK momma...you can go now. She passed the next day. I think she had an angel waiting on her and she has all the joy she deserved here on earth now. She flew to the angels.

Mark Slaughters voice is so high, the band is one the only rock bands that tune UP, and not down.

What's crazy is months after my pops passed I still called his phone to hear his voice mail greeting. It never gets easy. 3 yr span I lost both my parents. This song always hits deep. Well done girl

I also feel this song expresses perfectly how it feels when any of us loses someone we love. The pain never leaves us, but we continue on being the best people we can in their memory.

I love you. For many reasons, but seeing this one pop up today made me really happy. I love that you let yourself feel the music and lyrics. I’ve listened to this song so many times I’ve lost count (still love this band and was obsessed with them when they were big) but today, listening to it with you and knowing what you’ve been through, it made me cry. Thank you for giving us honest reactions. The singer Mark wrote this song either about an old friend from high school, or a girl he used to date in high school. I can’t remember which. But she died in a car accident, I think. And the guitarist you see in the video, Tim, he also later died in a car crash so this song grew to be dedicated to him a lot, too. It’s definitely Slaughter’s biggest hit, but if you ever want to check out their usual sound (not a ballad), maybe go with “Up All Night” or “Mad About You.” “Spend My Life” is another good one. Have a wonderful day, and thanks for making mine better by bringing Slaughter into it!

Awww, sweetie!!! That affected you deeply!!! Such a response for this lovely song. 🤗💗 It reminds me of a young gal we lost to suicide a few years back. Tears me up sometimes too. 👍👍👍

This is why so many songs in the 80s were called 'Rock Ballads.'

This song reminds me of my older sister who passed when she was 18. She passed only a few years after this came out and Slaughter was one of her favorite.

My beautiful daughter 💔..not hearing her voice..or her laughter..her smile..her hugs..always wanting to wake up and its all a bad dream..yes this is a beautiful song..and it s hard to listen to..but so beautiful..thank you Sunshine..The love of your life...lives in your heart..and all the beautiful memories remain...

I just lost my dad 2 weeks ago. This song was never sad to me decades ago but this time it got me.

I had the pleasure to know lead singer Mark Slaughter prior to the group, we sang in high school choir together in Las Vegas. He is an amazing person and WOW !!! what a voice, to sit next to him and hear him twice a day in class, he was our only natural tenor, something some fans don't know is he sang in a barbershop quartet with myself and 2 other members of the schools men's choir and competed in All State Choir in 1981, I always loved his ballads.

Thank you so much for this reaction! After my wife of 43 yrs. passed on, I would play this song. She loved it.

I believe this was about his girlfriend that passed while he was away on tour..... You have a beautiful soul ❤

I don't think I have ever cried to this song for over 20 years. You made me cry as well. Very powerful song. Love and God bless you

So much great heartfelt music from 80s rock bands.

Powerful song, right? Kinda hits ya right in the "feels."

Such a moving song,Jayyy,thank you for sharing your heart with us,God uses specific venues to bring those together that support each other and allow us to heal and grow together . No matter where we are from music brings us together as one . Good vibes and much thanks for a,lowing us to share the blessings.

And so sorry what you have gone through. Bless you young lady!!!

My high-school sweetheart, wife and mother of my 2 beautiful children. Passed away in 2008 after 18 years together. This song brought tears to my many many times. Great song ! Fly Angel, Fly

RIP Tim Kelley. Streets of Broken Dreams

I was a teenager with many broken hearts in the 80s with songs like this, made them all the harder! LOL

It's a very deep and for real song if you know what it's about peace be with you 🙏.

I cried with you J. This song always reminds me of my 21 yr old niece who passed away. Very emotional. Good song choice!

Holy shit. You’re going into some serious tear jerker territory. You’ve GOT TO HEAR one of the most under appreciated songs of the era Faster Pussycats House of Pain. You’ll be crying probably before they hit the chorus.

I'm so moved that the song moved you so much! On a foolish note, I clearly remember being in high school w my bf and trying to come up with ways we could meet the band...even though we lived on the east coast and the band was on the west coast. All due to this song..we were smitten.

This song always got me but it really gets me in tears now!! I have had so many loses in my life in the last 15 yrs: My brother My best friend of 31 yrs My dad My 9 yr old son My sister... And also many friends & family.. 😢

Mark's voice is Incredible! Slaughter was a great band! So much sadness! I, cry every time, I listen to this song!

Oooh Slaughter's got some good ones! Can't wait to see this! This just reminded me of another great band.... "I Remember You" Skid Row Live at Wembley Stadium in London (they were tour with Guns N Roses at the time).... another great performance to check out! EDIT: I just finished watching this reaction.... Bless your heart! I know that simply knowing you're NOT alone in that kind of pain helps. We feel your pain and thank you for sharing your honest reaction....

One that gets me in the feels. Another, Hard to Find the Words, by Cinderella. Played it at my mothers funeral. It just KILLS me... Good job girlfriend

It was 1990...I was a senior in high school...I had just purchased my 1984 Z-28 Camaro with my own hard earned money...my hair was long....we were called "Hessians"....life was pretty cool back then!

I love reactions like this when it makes a person fill up with so much emotion that the person must cry

“All the stars in the night shine in your name.” There’s so much love in that one sentence. I’m so very sorry about your loss. I’m so, so sorry.

It's so refreshing and reassuring to see someone so young...understand, and feel what the music I grew up with means to so many. Thank you for this. Subscribed.

i lost my boyfriend around the time this song came out and i sang it and sang it over and over. i had to stop listening to this song because it would make me cry and think life will never be good again. i listen to it often now to remind me of another life i lived years ago, still makes me sad. i'll always miss & cherrish my Gilberts memory.

when a song hits your soul the real emotions come out - PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS!

Hugs and love to you sweet Jayy. May you find comfort & peace in your memories & hold them close to your heart 💓

Best reaction video ever, this song is special to me for the loss of a woman I loved, I cried with you! Because I understand and I'm sorry for your loss..

To see the new age react to the music I grew up on in the 80’s and 90’s, is so completely gratifying. This restores my faith in humanity, and I’m sorry you lost someone. You will persevere thru the storm. You are strong and honest…..that’s all you need. Very…very impressed the young even knows this song or band!! Thank you!

I know how you feel. I cry every time I hear this song. Makes you think of family and friends that have passed. May they all RIP.

The singer, Mark and drummer, Blas Elias... 2 of the nicest guys I have ever met. Blas put med school on-a 'break' to drum. Now he plays for Transiberian Orchestra, he did the Blue Man group too. This tour, in 89/90, opening for KISS... good era. Mark is Native American and Blas is Mexican and both proud and so helped show that rock has no color.

Im sorry for your loss too!!! The hardest and scariest thing is learning to live with that person not being and learning to live without that persons guidance, and unfortunately we have a lifetime of saying hello and goodbye to people until we ourselves have to say goodbye. Im 51 and over those 51 years have lost 25 family members. Starting with my little brother when i was 5 and the most recent death of my mother in law 2 weeks ago I think i have seen enough death but that isnt up to me. Beautiful song one of the last great ballads from the early 90s!!!

This is what's missing from modern music. Music that connects to your heart . Gotta love 80s 90s rock n metal bands.

God..you're killing me. I hope you feel all the love you send out coming back round to you Jay..

Girl friend I love when younger generations appreciates good rock.. it is really amazing the 70 and 80s

I felt that reaction. This song was around when my daddy died in my arms. This one and silent lucidity. Love your reaction

Mark’s voice, and the passion in his singing of this song…can sure ping your heart?

Poor darling. I know that feeling. If I knew you personally, I'd give you a big ole hug. I love your channel.

I've heard this song a couple hundred times & seen Mark live a dozen times. Seeing you cry made me cry. Hugs

May God bless you and your family you truly are a special person with a beautiful heart. I will be sending prayers your way. 🙏🤗

I like how you got so into the song that you felt it emotionally. Raw emotions... I like that kind of sincerity..

at the end he whispers "divine order of his" one of a kind amazing voice n the band is extremely talented as well.

I'm so sorry for your emotional experience. This song has been a fav of mine since 1990. Mark Slaughter is one of the most influential voices in rock history. I fell in love with him the first time I saw him and heard his voice. It was heartbreaking that the band entered right at the grunge switch in 1990 so they didn't get to go as far as they could have, however Mark Slaughter still tours and continues to break concert arenas!. Fly to the Angel's is now extremely personal for me too, having experienced the loss of very dear friends and family. My prayers to you for continuined strength and peace 🙏❤️

Well... As soon as she started crying I started crying. Tears come easy with that song when you've lost someone. So prayers for everyone. Also. Mark Slaughter is just 🙌.

Twenty years and I've finally seen something *real* on the Internet. Amazing.

Yes you are tearing up. I grew up on this music. I am sorry for your loss. Reach for the stars and let your dreams fly!!!!

I played this song at my little sister’s memorial in 1995. It is, by far, my favorite song from Slaughter. I am still a huge fan. This song helped me a lot dealing with her death

This was a song my auntie Vernita and her sisters would jam. When they were together for the weekend having drinks. My aunt ended up passing under unfortunate circumstances. But, this song just brings memories of her to the forefront. She was my mom's youngest sister, but much more motherly to me and my siblings.

Mark Slaughter...What a mega-smash from the late 80s this song was. EVERYBODY loved it!!

I’m sure you’ll never,ever see this but I am honestly, sincerely sorry for your loss. God bless you.

Girl. I have been a fan of Slaughter since they came out in the 80s and I STILL get emotional when I hear this song every time. It came out about the same time my great aunt passed followed by my grandmother, her sister, and I know they have both been flying with the angels ever since.

You made me cry too because I literally grew up listening to this in the ‘90’s. I was a teenager (yes I’m old) and all those memories stab me like a dagger in the heart. I wish I could go back in time….and rectify the bad stuff.

I watch a lot of reaction videos. This is the absolute VERY BEST.... EVER! Thank you for sharing the reason behind the tears. FANTASTIC reaction!

You always wear ur heart on ur sleeve which is awsome. Always stay that way and b the honest person u r.

You have such a beautiful caring heart. I love your reactions.

I can't help but cry still. R.I.P. to those we loved who have gone HOME.

Thanks for being real in your reaction 👍. Sad but awesome song. And Marc Slaughter's voice.... Stunning.

I love this song!

My heart goes out to you, sweetie pie. Great reaction to a song that was way better than I remembered it being back when I was 12.

God bless you! Great song and better honest reaction! Slaughter is awesome!

One of my favorites in the lare 80's. Always pumped me up when hearing it on radio driving down the road (and believe me when I say it was played alot). Im spiritually inclined and always felt it in my soul.

It's an amazing, amazing song. Still beautiful 40 years later!