I was born in 77 and was 12 when this was released. Back then i couldn't wait to "grow up" and my mom would tell me, "itll happen before you know it, but you might not like it and she was absolutely right. Everything was simpler and easier when we were kids. But greed and social media has utterly destroyed and rotted society.
Very true. He was a scarred, lost soul. And drowned himself trying to drown it all. One of the best songwriters of his time in my book. If anything, the genre is what held him back.
Too bad he couldn’t have fought his addiction off a bit longer. He would have realized how impactful his music was a bit later, most likely doing the casino tour thing. Jani and Warrant stood out amongst other hair bands in that it’s really well-constructed, well voiced music. The depth of the lyrics and music, even production was so better than the average. Shame on the rapist and his manager that ruined this man. What a loss. I hope someday it comes out who the jerks were. Whatever they contributed to the genre cannot even close to what they took from it.
Those days where the best, the kids today don’ t know what they missed, the tech world has made them web crazy and lazy. From the time i was nine i was never at home, always with friends having fun, we wasnt looking for trouble, just rocking out with friends. I tell my kids all the time to get out of the house, go have fun, injoy yourself, your only young once, thew look at me and say there’s nothing to do, lmao,,, Being a teen in the 80s was the best, rock on all my 70s and 80s teens.
All those rock bands gave so much of themselves to give us the rock music that still lives on here and in our hearts. Every lyric, guitar riff and solo, drum beat,, piano chord... framed those crazy but fun teenage years. We were blessed to be a part of all that. A much different world now. Thankful that we can still reminisce. Rock on everyone!
And for free I mean think of it when we were in the '80s we had to listen to it with the radio and all the ads and the annoying DJs who would have thought in 20 years we would have music live streaming online from a cell phone device! Come on this is bliss even though we have to live without the best of them we have the best of them for life downloaded or 20 bucks for all the music we can listen to! We've got to admit that's pretty rad even for us 50-year-olds that rocked hard in the '80s and the '70s were pretty badass as well!!!!❤🎉❤🎉❤😢❤🤟🤘❤️🔥🔥😎❤️💋🤟🥁🪄🌟❤️🔥🔥😎🤟🤘🤟😎
Miss Red same!! my first 80s hair band was Bon Jovi, well I found these amazing men on my own!!!❤ I'm pretty sure I'm the only 15 year old who likes this stuff lol
+Brendon Carmo Those boys had more talent because they lived and breathed guitar never putting it down practicing 8+ hrs a day and most taught guitar lessons for side jobs before they got big
It's politics and a question of would you sell your soul to the man below? Many claim they have....makes you ponder the bible as a history book instead of a collection of short stories. I have found it to be option 1. God bless all and Warrant rocked the ballad!!
Absolutely agree, i Love Jani, knew him personally, he put me in the video heaven, such a sweet and caring person, miss him so much, greatest artist that ever lived😚💓
The way he treated fans was amazing. I was still in high school and thought going to Warrant was the bomb. Jani noticed me and kind of laughed. I still can't believe that ! RIP Jani Lane
There will NEVER be any better music than the music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Music today sucks compared to that music. I'm 61 years old and I'll never listen to anything but rock, metal, and hair bands! Long live rock and roll! 🤟🤟🤟
Kinda ironic since that's what a lot people said about music in the 80's, especially with the abundance of progressive electronics that saturated the recordings. And as far as recording went, analog was still used but digital was starting to take over.
Funny y'all are talking about growing up in the 80's, I'm wondering just who the hell really grew up... I'm 53 young, and still rocking with the best of them...
Me, too, but I saw the raw side..I scouted bands, freelance, for Concrete Records, dated my share of musicians..sometimes lengthy, sometimes brief... I worked Lollapalooza & WOMAD.. There are two people, inside & out that made the best impressions, my Uncle Ted & Ozzy..
So, I was front row at a Concert, per usual, the band pulls me onstage, Iron Maiden, then Tesla hit..I tried to bow out, but they decided that I should hang out. Thus, despite my affiliation w/ Concrete Records, or because, I was touring w/ them in my Tri-State. Oof. Just like Fear Factory .but I jumped off the bus at an intersection w/ the latter because they freaked me out
There is nothing better then listening to 80 and early 90's music. It really takes me back to growing up as a child. The kids these days have no ideal what music is. :)
If you can't find music today that excites you, that's your problem. You just aren't listening hard enough. There is more variety than ever before. Turn off the radio and do a little research for yourself. This bullshit confirmation bias of "back in the day!" is so immature and idiotic. You are the problem, not the music.
My son was born in 94. He loves the 80’s music! Lol.... guess it’s because all this Mom did was listen to this music... loud!!!😉 Would jam the music while cleaning, cooking, etc..... I was very proud when I saw his music play list! He says he will always Love this era!! He is 24 now and owns his house, works hard, no kids right now......I’m blessed to have him and blessed to have been a part of growing up in the 80’s!!! ROCK ON!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
The 80s were magic. My babies were born in 90 & 94 and the music and vibe they grew up with was crap in comparison. Through Guitar Hero, my daughter fell in love with some of the 80s hits. I was so proud and grateful.
I graduated in 1985. I love music. However, the 80's hair bands are the best to me. I saw Warrant and so many other great bands over the years. I didn't realize growing up how great our music was and how peaceful times were then. Boy, do I now!!!! I miss those days. I usally listen to Hair Nation on Sirius radio.👍
Just me It sure was music today and television just ant the same Look at what happen to Mtv and Vh1 it was such a great music channel now they are just a mess you agree ?
Agree....Seriously music hasn't been the same. Watching MTV was something to do when hanging with friends at home, back in those days. Besides... 80s chicks were some of the hottiest in memory as a teenager... damn u grunge for screwing everything up.
Jani Lane was a phenomenal singer and songwriter. The same can be said for Tom Keifer of Cinderella. The Hair Metal Bands got a bad reputation. In the Grunge Era. That was not fair. They were awesome musicians. Looking back 30 plus years on. It's no question who survived. Hair Metal Bands inspired The New Wave Of Classic Rock Bands today.
I listen to "Hair Nation", channel 39, on SiriusXM quite a bit. They play this song on a regular basis. I grew up in the heyday of this music and sometimes you want to hear a good rock song with a melody, maybe even some harmonies. Nice to see that others, including those younger than me, appreciate the same things.
Miss Red/ Love My Hairbands!! Been with this era since I was 12 or so. My 1st album was Nazeth 'Hair of the Dog'....I am now 56 and wouldn't trade my Hairbands for nothing. Great MEMORIES to hang on to back in my days! Here quite often!!
You know what's crazy, is that when bands like this were headlining, there were people our age wishing they could go back to the 1970's, because they thought the new hair bands were terrible! I didn't feel that way, obviously. I do think there are some bands that really shined in each decade. For the 1980's into the very early years of the 1990's, Warrant shined bright. They played often on MTV, I had their tape, also my mixtapes that my boyfriend made for me (we are talking 1989). I came here today because I found an old mixtape, and I'm making a Kickass mix on my youtube channel with all the songs from this mixtape, and a few extra like this one. I'm sure the list will get pretty long the more tapes I find.
IDK, why this has reminded me of a Def leppard song, Have you ever needed someone, I was 17,in 1988 when this was released, music, ppl, the whole scene has changed, 4 the worst, anyway, if you have a few, plz listen to, have you ever needed someone, let me know what your thoughts, and opinions are, I enjoy reading most of your post, and comments, especially the youngsters, telling how they wish they were 80s teens, yes it was a wonderful decade, friendships meant something, no internet, smart phones, no problem,ppl,4 the most part, were genuine, it's so sad, I have 2 teens, they listen 2,MGK, drake, NBA young boy, WTF, and they swear my generation, Metallica, motley crue, poison, g,n,r,the list is endless, is all big hair, no talent, all sounds the same, blah blah blah, I really take offense, 1980s soft, hard, metal, compared to most of today's music, IDK honestly,in the words of tenacious D....they all tried, but they can not kill the metal.anywho,,,peace, love and hair grease,,,,, and,,,,,,stay golden, pony boy's and girls, 😎🤔
What? You mean before you were told by the establishment and every special interest group out there, that you and everyone like you were the cause of all the world's problems? Yeah, I know.
I was raised on hair bands(thanks mom 😊)and I love them! The music is amazing and the ballads are so heartfelt. Music these days doesn’t compare at all. There will never be another decade like the 80’s for music. It truly was the best in my opinion.
I never realized Mercy was a single mother. That adds a whole lot more to the song. Jani was one the best songwriters of all time!!! Warrant was the best of the "hair metal" bands, mainly because Jani wrote outside the box. Just listen to his chord progressions. He was truly unique for the time.
I remember when I was 6 I met Jaimie the lead singer in my home town in upstate New York, a truly nice and down to earth person. I actually cried when he passed away as I knew him if only for a moment. He made me laugh and joked with me. I'll always remember him fondly
I forgot about this song! Warrant had great tunes like this one, Uncle Tom's Cabin, I Saw Red...great lyrics, arrangements and definitely vocals. RIP Jani. Talented guy.
This song is among my most favourites and God knows how much I love Jani's voice and lyrics. Thank you Jani. For me, were the most precious among all these gems. Rest easy.
Turned 13 in 1980 so my teen years were the 80's wouldn't trade it for anything those were the best days with the greatest music ever 80's RULE FOREVER!!!
enzo vanzini Syria Mosque Ballroom. Like NY Felt Forum underneath. Pittsburgh 1st Tour 1 week after Heaven was released. Was so wild it made Slayer concert look opera.? How?? 98% Female crowd and girl in front row bit my arm so she could jump onstage and 💋 Jani Lane.
Damn, what a hell of a lead guitar player is Mike Slamer. Unbelievable; his sound, technique, frasing, timing, punch. Absolute a good mix with the band Warrant.
Jani was so talented, he was so much more than the guy who wrote cherry pie. I'm so lucky to have been growing up when Warrant n bands like them were popular. RIP Jani ❤
"Cherry Pie" was written at the request of the record label for a Title Song. Wrote it in a few minutes but was not his favorite. Yes, very underrated songwriter and singer. Hated seeing the news when he passed. RIP Jani ...
I was born y 1993. My father has almost 50, he grow up in 80's and he always listen this kind of music, now when he tells me "play some on Spotify" he knows that i'll play something like this. Thank you daddy ❤️
I am also a 1993 born but I am from India and have absolutely no knowledge of this genre of music. I randomly landed on this video. But nice meeting you here. Bye. Take care 🙌 Btw, do you know about Meher Baba??
So talented and yet so sad and tragic that he’s not with us no more. Knowing now what he went through I wish I could go back and at least give him a hug and help him. Rest In Peace my guy you’re definitely missed on my end anyways
I agree 👍💯. I was born in 72, 😂 at 4 years old I had memorized certain songs . I can remember all the Awesome 😎 concerts we went to at Memphis 🎸🎵⚡, ZZ Top, Black Crows , Night Ranger, Warrant,The Outfield,Jackal to name a few. I read an article about Jani getting assaulted at a party and he never got over it. It affected him really hard . I can totally understand, I have dealt with Anxiety, Depression, Severe Mood Swings as a result of childhood trauma, abuse at the hands of older supposedly responsible adults. I have never sought treatment. I partied like a 🎸 ⭐ for a long time. Thankfully I'm lucky, 🙏 to live with my Mom, and Dad. I take care of them , I don't have time to bust a spring, as the saying goes. They are in poor health and even though I have never really accomplished Anything, no kids, never married, I can say I'm grateful for not passing my demons on to anyone else. 🙏, God Bless you, you obviously know Great 🎶. Keep on Rocking In The Free 🌎, it May Not Last Much Longer 🤞 💜 🎸
@@jbj..9370 Bon Jovi were/are the $h*t!I remember when Living on a prayer would come on MTV in the 80's when they were a music channel lol. Anyway, when it would come on I would go nuts looking for this fake pink little guitar that my sister got for xmas (I was about 5 yrs old) because I loved to pretend to play the guitar solo when that part played lol. If I couldn't find that guitar I would just air guitar it. But it didn't feel right without that toy and I would be upset when I couldn't find it lol. It's funny, I play lead guitar today but never learned that solo. I think I know what my next project is 🤘😎🤘 stay safe friend.
I was born in 83, but I still remember the late 80s VIVIDLY, and while I am a thrash and death metal guy, I can't front, I love me some hair metal or glam or whatever you call it. I would kill to have been a teenager in the 80s!!!! Being a kid in the 80s was a good enough time, I can't imagine the fun 80s teenagers had!!!!! Those of you who were lucky enough to be 80s teens, you guys are truly blessed. 🤘
I hypothesize that what happened was the rise in autotune and audio software to correct mistakes. In this era, you had to have TALENT because if you hit the wrong note, you could not fix it and have to record the song again.
i got more good times tied to this music than any other. cruising the backroads with the top down,friends,a cooler full, no cares, maybe even end up parking,...just lovin life ,really, wish it never ended
Kamille Hobbs You stand up for yourself that's how you stop that shit ... Start training build up your strength and skill .. No one has time for that bs good luck to ya pimp ...
Kamille Hobbs baby be strong don't listen to the bullying if you say something to them back it will make it worse ecnore them and remember kill the saying always kill them,with kindness no matter what be nice eventually they will stop after they get tired of it
Shauna Turner , that is actually not always the case. I was also bullied, called names, teased, made fun of because of my weight, social isolation, etc etc. as early as I can remember from the very beginning of elementary & throughout middle school. It affected my life greatly in a very negative way for someone so young. I did exactly as you said for a number of years and years, just ignored the people and it only makes things worse if you must continue to encounter them in person. The bullying stopped ONLY after I finally got so tired of everyone and the negative impacts on my life that I finally grew a backbone and stood up to these people, told them how sick I was of hearing all their bullshit, leave me alone and let me be, or I was to the point where I would not have minded to start getting physically violent if my protests were ignored. Well, let me tell you that after that, the bullying slowed down tremendously, and stopped completely by ALL a few weeks later. I still have issues with that time in my life to this day. (People don't realize how deeply bullying affects a child, especially.) So turning the other cheek and doing nothing is not the answer. People might lose interest, but if not, what? Running away from the problem instead of confronting it head on doesn't solve anything. And, songs/music like this for perfect example, not only awesome guitar/instrumentals but with good, empowering morals was there for me emotionally when nobody else was. I understand, and agree with Kamille Hobbs. Jani and his music left us too soon. 😞
When you have people like that and you cannot turn the other yes do something bout it especially when it's that intense so I do understand and agree with all of you
These guys were extremely good at getting as much potential as possible out of their song ideas. Especially this one. The choice and timing of all the guitar riffs. How the melodies were handled. The arrangement of it all. It's practically perfect. They turned what could've been just a good ballad into an amazing one, and that's so tough to do
I cry bc I miss my father. He was a big fan of Warrant and would play this song alot. He moved out of the house now bc he has made some poor decisions lately and now I am lucky if I get to see him twice a week. I don't want to get used to not seeing him every day >~< I can't even listen to this kind of good music without crying ; (,,,,,,
It was a great time in life. Just the energy, the music, all the awesome guitars that were coming out from the different companies (I'm a guitarist), and just seeing all these bands hit the scene. Truly magical time! :)
YUP, It sure was no cell phones, You could identify the car behind you and if you did anything wrong you were in the next county before the call was made to the law, Great times wouldn't of traded it for the world !!!
I met Jani and the Boys Back after the Chery pie Hit MTV By Storm.... Went to the Strip Bar And hung out wth them That Night...Down to Earth Good Guys..... RIP Jani.....
If Jani wouldn't have died from the demons the sky was the limit for this band! I know there was turmoil...not sure they are underrated, but definitely underappreciated!! RIP Jani...thanks for helping me with my demons, while struggling with your own...
He hated cherry pie, he hated being known for that type of song the label made em write a last min hit and they wrote it quick. He's hated it ever since. Hes a much better artist than to be known for cheesy cherry pie
