This was one of the songs that amazed their would-be manager. He told Steve "You are the sound of Def Leppard, your playing is unlike any other I've ever heard, you'll be the reason this band becomes famous!" And he was right.
When Mutt Lange realized how unique Steve's sound was, he knew he had struck GOLD. He envied Steve so much, because Steve's composing and guitar playing were a sound that was never heard before. That's why MUTT spent so much time on them, he was no fool, he saw $$$. That's also why he always included his name on the song credits. Pure Greed.
I can never listen to Bringing on the Heartbreak on the radio without instantly hearing Switch in my head. It was the most profound reintroduction of this song like it was always ment to be this way and I will forever hear it this way. Happy belated Heavenly Birthday Steve your are still greatly missed.
My dad saw them on the early US leg of the tour. They were not yet the headline -- they were opening for Billy Squier. But everyone was there to see Def Leppard.
@@DefLep4Eva1995 I attended a Billy Squier concert because the classic rock radio station in Arkansas was broadcasting his songs. I was angry! to this day I refuse to listen to Squier. I went backstage to meet Def Leppard Hysteria tour, before the show. I have attended every DL show possible.
Yes at this time, the "Guest" was a real guest : I saw Def Leppard the first time, opening for Judas Priest in 1981. And as a headlining in 1982 on the High1Dry Tour, my favourite Def Leppard album ever. Thank You, CasperParis.Fr
There really is not a bad track from the High n Dry album. Mirror mirror, Another hit and run, On through the Night, are all great tracks from this album.
Cape Cod Colliseum, June '83. Gary Moore, Krokus and the headliner... Def Leppard. It was rescheduled due to Joe Elliot's throat infection. It was the first day of summer, school was out and one hell of a good time. Perfect start to the summer of '83.
This is not a "long version". On the album "Switch 625" plays immediately next. So this is how you hear it on the album. It's just like "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions" by Queen.
This is the theme song for my life! Saw in concert with Steve and many times after... LP, cassette, CD, digital - always in my car, always a go to for a great day or shit day! Thank you SO much for this video!!! Best energy in the whole damn world!
Saw the pyromania tour august of 83 Uriah Heep opened for them and then def leppard. Its crazy they played in Rapid City South Dakota i was going to be a junior in High School that was an awesome night left there and went to the fair that was also going it was even a weekend no bands played the weekend. That place was packed to the gills and they absolutely killed it.
Anyone ever heard ‘Disintegrate’ from the Euphoria album I think. That and Switch 625 I believe are the only true instrumentals DL have ever made. But they are damn good!! ❤️
Here's another MUTT secret: he criticized Steve and shamed him in front of the whole band when they were recording Hysteria. But Steve was THE composer of ALL of all the songs except two? If it weren't for Steve, Def Leppard would've gone bankrupt, remember how they owed money and they needed to sell over a certain amount of the Hysteria Album to get them out of debt? So basically, STEVE saved the band from going under. Was this specific fact ever made public, that Steve saved the band? Nope. Mutt wouldn't allow it.
First time I saw these guys they opened for Billy Squire in 82. They were raw and it was fantastic. Didn't like the following techno rock added (live) following pyromania but still fun shows. Won't forget that first show straight through the board and amps. This video might have been from that year in fact
this sounds like what one might imagine they'd play 30 minutes after their dealer stopped by. ...and when you wish the settings had a .85 speed-setting.
Great sound, but not sure if this is from High and Dry or Pyromania tours? Video shows both. The audio matches the Pyromania footage better than the High and Dry.
Sorry, I can't resist. 2 facts: A.)Mutt Lange was a heavy alcoholic. B.)On the Hysteria album, Mutt tried to dub out most of Steve's parts on the specific song "Hysteria." NONE of the song is Steve. Phil didn't even know. Neither Steve or Phil didn't find out until the album was released and they heard it for the first time. Listen to the song in concert and compare it to the album version. You'll be able to tell the difference. But in the performances in concert, that's Steve you hear, and that's why the song sounded much better live. MUCH BETTER! These are true facts. And it's very sad that Steve was the ONLY victim of Mutt's criticisms.....It gives us an answer as to what caused Steve's increased drinking over time. The reason Steve hated recording was because of MUTT. MUTT would accuse him of playing sloppy and off key, yelling at Steve "you're drunk!" But he never was. However, since his alcoholism had gotten worse over time, this was why he started having the "shakes." He had to drink 2 or 3 shots of vodka in the morning to stop the tremors. It worked. And it certainly didn't make him drunk! Steve was NEVER drunk when he recorded or played live. He made a vow to himself to never do that. And when they toured, Steve's cravings for alcohol were very decreased because playing in concert, doing live performances, was the most vital thing in his life, because he was free to play without Mutt around. He was so happy. Joe once made a comment that Steve hated touring, and Steve got angry at him because out of all of them, he was the one who loved being on tour. He dreaded when the tours ended. So to distract himself, he'd immediately start writing songs for the next album. Where did I get all of the information I've posted: within the last 5 years, I've been able to be backstage before concerts of bands from the same era that are trying to tour again to have the success D.L. has experienced. My daughter's husband is in charge of certain very big venues so I've been lucky to tag along. I've brought up D.L. and asked so many managers and set managers about Steve. I've never had anyone say anything negative about him. Everyone loved him. But the conversations about the memories of Steve would always eventually change to them saying how sad it was that Steve was hated by Mutt and was very paranoid when Mutt was around. No, I've never heard any of this backstage at a D.L. concert, I've never even seen them in concert! Pregnancies, College, working as an RN had all prevented that when Steve was still alive. I have no desire to see them since then. I can't even watch videos without crying! And I promise anyone who has read my torturous long posts, lol, that I am NOT lying. R.I.P. sweet Angel Steve.
I don’t know why they don’t play switch 625 after that song on the radio that is so so wrong after all of the other songs They play from other bands. That just doesn’t make sense.
The beginning of "The Legend,"
Mr. Steve Clark! He composed this entire song at only 18 yrs old! That is INCREDIBLE TALENT!
This was one of the songs that amazed their would-be manager. He told Steve "You are the sound of Def Leppard, your playing is unlike any other I've ever heard, you'll be the reason this band becomes famous!" And he was right.
When Mutt Lange realized how unique Steve's sound was, he knew he had struck GOLD. He envied Steve so much, because Steve's composing and guitar playing were a sound that was never heard before. That's why MUTT spent so much time on them, he was no fool, he saw $$$. That's also why he always included his name on the song credits. Pure Greed.
I can never listen to Bringing on the Heartbreak on the radio without instantly hearing Switch in my head. It was the most profound reintroduction of this song like it was always ment to be this way and I will forever hear it this way. Happy belated Heavenly Birthday Steve your are still greatly missed.
Saw them last night, they played both seamlessly. It was awesome.
Also, and yes Steve is missed, I forgot what Joe says now before the solo of Armageddon It, but in my head, it’s always: « Come on Steve, hit it »
Nothing wa greater than the first 2 albums
Pete willis was so much of it.
There’s three first albums the rest after them are shit right after pyromania.
They went commercial
..The Late Great....Steve Steaming Clarke....RiP ...
Was honored to see you in pyromainia and hysteria tour...😥
A roar from Sheffield England that changed the world. 🐆
@JWCFB Exactly.
Love Switch 625, one of my favorite Def Leppard songs!
For an instrumental only tune, it is one of the best ever.
@rothe best bertbroughton1443
The harmonizing in the chorus is ON POINT!! Entire performance is phemomenal!!
1983 Def Leppard Pyromania tour. Krokus was the opening act for Leppard. This was my first time to attend a Def Leppard concert.
My dad saw them on the early US leg of the tour. They were not yet the headline -- they were opening for Billy Squier. But everyone was there to see Def Leppard.
@@DefLep4Eva1995 I attended a Billy Squier concert because the classic rock radio station in Arkansas was broadcasting his songs. I was angry! to this day I refuse to listen to Squier. I went backstage to meet Def Leppard Hysteria tour, before the show. I have attended every DL show possible.
I saw that tour at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. Def Leppard,Krokus,Gary Moore, and Uriah Heep.
Saw them June 2, 1983 in Hampton, VA. It was my first concert and they blew me away. They've been my favorite band ever since 🤘
Yes at this time, the "Guest" was a real guest : I saw Def Leppard the first time, opening for Judas Priest in 1981. And as a headlining in 1982 on the High1Dry Tour, my favourite Def Leppard album ever. Thank You, CasperParis.Fr
There really is not a bad track from the High n Dry album. Mirror mirror, Another hit and run, On through the Night, are all great tracks from this album.
Mirror mirror doesn’t get a lot of attention it’s one of my favorites!
@@tessamohler3021 Same. I love how on this album they change tempo and riff briefly just to add tension. Like at the end of On Through the Night.
R.i.p. Steamin Steve.
I'll never forget meeting you.
You changed me.
Thank you
✌️
when
@ryanmozert 1983 UIC Pavillion in Chicago.
Early spring I wanna say April maybe May
Steve❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great video, but the footage is from several concerts. Several instrument, wardrobe and even band member(Pete and Phil) changes for it be at one show.
Yes. It is a mash-up live video and is not meant to be a serious live recording. It is only made for entertainment purposes.
Cape Cod Colliseum, June '83. Gary Moore, Krokus and the headliner... Def Leppard. It was rescheduled due to Joe Elliot's throat infection. It was the first day of summer, school was out and one hell of a good time. Perfect start to the summer of '83.
Def Leppard absolutely brilliant live❤️❤️❤️
Hell yeah!!!!
RIP STEVE CLARK!!!!
Miss you Steve😢
Pete fukn Willis 😂🤘🤙🫴👌🖖✌️🤞👍🫶🤝🙏💪🤟
My ❤ favorite thing I have ever heard
Love this!
AFTER ALL THESE FUCKIN YEARS I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW DL HAD A LONG VERSION OF THIS TRACK. STANDING OVATION 👏👏👏👏
This is not a "long version". On the album "Switch 625" plays immediately next. So this is how you hear it on the album. It's just like "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions" by Queen.
This is the theme song for my life! Saw in concert with Steve and many times after... LP, cassette, CD, digital - always in my car, always a go to for a great day or shit day! Thank you SO much for this video!!! Best energy in the whole damn world!
Excellent live version. Damn fantastic! 👏
Saw the pyromania tour august of 83 Uriah Heep opened for them and then def leppard. Its crazy they played in Rapid City South Dakota i was going to be a junior in High School that was an awesome night left there and went to the fair that was also going it was even a weekend no bands played the weekend. That place was packed to the gills and they absolutely killed it.
Crazy how one of their favorite bands opened for them lol but that had to be an awes6freakin show. Lucky you
Anyone ever heard ‘Disintegrate’ from the Euphoria album I think. That and Switch 625 I believe are the only true instrumentals DL have ever made. But they are damn good!! ❤️
That was summer of 1983 for me.
Pete willis was awesome.
Epic live footage
Gr8 job guys 555 God bless u ALL
Great to see leppard when Rick still could drum and with Pete Willis on guitar
I think he can still drum. It is cool to see the era of the band of course, for lots of reasons. They're really polished live.
And don't forget the amazing Steve!
Saw them open for Pat Travers in Portland, wow 👌
Steve and Pete FTW
Cobra Kai never dies!
Muy bueno y lo mejor es que no lo había visto ni oído.
Los gemelos del terror nos engalanan con su presencia
I noticed that they aren't singing "heartbreak" they are repeating the phrase "bringin' on the heartache" just thought that was interesting.
Good ear!
Here's another MUTT secret: he criticized Steve and shamed him in front of the whole band when they were recording Hysteria. But Steve was THE composer of ALL of all the songs except two? If it weren't for Steve, Def Leppard would've gone bankrupt, remember how they owed money and they needed to sell over a certain amount of the Hysteria Album to get them out of debt? So basically, STEVE saved the band from going under. Was this specific fact ever made public, that Steve saved the band? Nope. Mutt wouldn't allow it.
First time I saw these guys they opened for Billy Squire in 82. They were raw and it was fantastic. Didn't like the following techno rock added (live) following pyromania but still fun shows. Won't forget that first show straight through the board and amps. This video might have been from that year in fact
WOW! i'm lucky like #506! cool af! 😁
lol 😁 i don't remember liking this one though for some reason or another.....p.s. i kinda know why BUT i aint saying......😁
this sounds like what one might imagine they'd play 30 minutes after their dealer stopped by.
...and when you wish the settings had a .85 speed-setting.
Don't you just love it...rock n roll baby
Great sound, but not sure if this is from High and Dry or Pyromania tours? Video shows both. The audio matches the Pyromania footage better than the High and Dry.
It is a compilation of some clips from 1981 and 1983. The audio is from 1983.
👍👌🙏
It should be against the law to play Bringing on the Heartbreak without playing Switch 625!
Sorry, I can't resist.
2 facts:
A.)Mutt Lange was a heavy alcoholic.
B.)On the Hysteria album, Mutt tried to dub out most of Steve's parts on the specific song "Hysteria." NONE of the song is Steve. Phil didn't even know.
Neither Steve or Phil didn't find out until the album was released and they heard it for the first time. Listen to the song in concert and compare it to the album version. You'll be able to tell the difference. But in the performances in concert, that's Steve you hear, and that's why the song sounded much better live. MUCH BETTER!
These are true facts. And it's very sad that Steve was the ONLY victim of Mutt's criticisms.....It gives us an answer as to what caused Steve's increased drinking over time. The reason Steve hated recording was because of MUTT. MUTT would accuse him of playing sloppy and off key, yelling at Steve "you're drunk!" But he never was. However, since his alcoholism had gotten worse over time, this was why he started having the "shakes." He had to drink 2 or 3 shots of vodka in the morning to stop the tremors. It worked. And it certainly didn't make him drunk! Steve was NEVER drunk when he recorded or played live. He made a vow to himself to never do that. And when they toured, Steve's cravings for alcohol were very decreased because playing in concert, doing live performances, was the most vital thing in his life, because he was free to play without Mutt around. He was so happy. Joe once made a comment that Steve hated touring, and Steve got angry at him because out of all of them, he was the one who loved being on tour. He dreaded when the tours ended. So to distract himself, he'd immediately start writing songs for the next album.
Where did I get all of the information I've posted: within the last 5 years, I've been able to be backstage before concerts of bands from the same era that are trying to tour again to have the success D.L. has experienced. My daughter's husband is in charge of certain very big venues so I've been lucky to tag along. I've brought up D.L. and asked so many managers and set managers about Steve. I've never had anyone say anything negative about him. Everyone loved him. But the conversations about the memories of Steve would always eventually change to them saying how sad it was that Steve was hated by Mutt and was very paranoid when Mutt was around. No, I've never heard any of this backstage at a D.L. concert, I've never even seen them in concert! Pregnancies, College, working as an RN had all prevented that when Steve was still alive. I have no desire to see them since then. I can't even watch videos without crying! And I promise anyone who has read my torturous long posts, lol, that I am NOT lying. R.I.P. sweet Angel Steve.
Shitty way too ditch Pete ! 😢
xx ✌️ xx *the best* of you I hope is to come soon.... x59x
LOL 😁 x59x
I don’t know why they don’t play switch 625 after that song on the radio that is so so wrong after all of the other songs They play from other bands. That just doesn’t make sense.
!
So start out with PETE and put Phil (I hate shirts) Collen in on top, over Pete's playing? Seriously? GTFO
why is it soo fast...
their dealer had stopped by 30 minutes before they played this
Can tell a huge difference between Collen and Willis. Was wondering what was missing
Too fast...
Yup exactly merry go suck keeps roll in..... 7778
make this a good 7 min.....only im not in this moody mood......🤔🥸🤔