The song was written by Sebastian Bach about his friend Steven Adler, the drummer in Guns N' Roses who had such a bad heroin addiction that he was fired from the band and while they went on to be one of the biggest bands in the world his life spiraled downwards, to the point that five years after this song he had a drug related stroke that has left him with partial facial paralysis ever since. Also, Slave to the Grind is one of the best rock albums ever made. Period.
I hated Slave to the grind when it was released. I have no clue why because I loved their first album. All these years later I love it! Same with Warrant and Dog eat dog. I hated it when it was released, now I am in love with it. All my bridges are burning is a great track!
This entire album is a vocal masterpiece. Sebastian's peak as a vocalist. Just incredible. He said he blew out his voice making this record, and you can understand why. He held nothing back. Every ounce of emotion and soul went into every note that he sang on the Slave To The Grind album.
Wasted time always gives me chills when I hear it and brings tears to my eyes cause of knowing that the song is about Sebastian backs friend Steven Adler former Guns N’ Roses drummer with his battle with heroin
This is the exact reason why Sebastian Bach wrote this song Wasted Time. Because he watched his best friend Steven Adler battle tye demons of drug addiction. A heroin addiction to be exact that lasted for many years that was only killing him and Sebastian spent years watching it kill his best friend Steven and tried to help Steven battle his addiction but was unsuccessful and Steven unfortunately lost his battle to drug addiction and passed away from it.💯💯💯💯💯
For years Skidrow tried to find a lead singer as talented as Sebastian but truth is that no one is as good as Sebastian was and he was the soul of Skidrow
@@oldschoolfink3212 I don’t care what snake and Rachel say….Sebastian was Skid Row. The problem with Erik the new singer he can sing sure but no one but Sebastian sings with his heart you can feel the emotions in every note sung.
@@SuziSPSquirrelhell yea man. Sebastian is the heart and soul of skidrow man. There is no one that can sing like him. He makes you feel the emotion with him voice. It’s so damn beautiful. He’s one singer that touches your soul. Gets you so damn emotional lol
I have NEVER heard a voice like Sebastian Bach’s voice. I am left speechless, overawed, emotional and just basically blown away by his talent. Why oh why wasn’t he given more recognition for his talent? Without a doubt he had the best voice of the 80’s/90’s. It sleighs me every time I hear this song - those were the days when music was real music. No autotune just pure talent. There were many famous bands who I enjoyed listening to during that era, but non could hold a candle to Sebastian. One in a million. It’s sad that his band Skid Row just couldn’t hold it together for more than the two albums they made. Personality clashes etc. But they did themselves out of a great future playing together. They could perform absolute magic on that stage thrilling millions of fans, yet for some reason they couldn’t stand each other when not performing. SHAME A REAL SHAME!! Van Halen and even Guns n Roses made it work (Hell Freezes Over Tour)! If those guys could do that then Anyone could. A whole new generation of fans would have been blessed to have heard them sing. There’s no one like Sebastian Bach in his prime - no one.
In the song when he says "The horse stampedes and rages" that is reference to heroin (street named horse as it gives you a hard kick) that his friend Steven Adler was struggling with.
I gotta chime in. As a 51 year old,I was blessed to see SR with Bach..was phenomenal. I also saw them with now deceased singer Johnny Solinger. This for me is Sebastians finest hour..love from Ohio. Glad u did this❤❤
Omg Aileen! I'm so happy you discovered this song! One of my favorite songs of all time. It's incredibly hard for me to listen to because I've lost several friends to addiction. This is one of the best, if not the best vocal performances in any rock song. It's a very painful but SO beautiful. Thank you and best wishes...🙂
3:54 - 4:20 as someone turning 30 this month, you put it so perfectly that I’m envious of your ramblings! Don’t ever stop Aileen, your tangents add so much to your reactions and make you THAT MUCH more relatable, which I didn’t think was possible! 😊 Have an amazing day ❤️🖤
Skid Row often got attention because of Sebastian Bach's incredible voice, but don't sleep on the band. Scottie Hill is one of the best guitar players from the era, Dave 'Snake' Sabo also a great guitarist, Rachel Bolan was not just a guy with a nosering on a chain but a great bass player too, and Rob Affuso is a really good drummer. Thanks to coming on the scene near the end of the "hair metal" era, they get overlooked a lot. Slave To The Grind is an amazing record.
This song makes me cry 😢 everytime i hear it. Steve Adler was the drummer for GNR which was Sebastián Bach' best friend, he was a heroine addict & the part that says "Horse stampedes inside", is referring to heroine, as it gives you a "kick" they called heroine "horse" Steve did almost Overdose a few times. Hes still alive, but it did leave him partially paralyzed! Deep & sad song! Thanks sweetie & great reaction!💗🤘
Everybody already said, shared my thoughts on Sebastian and Skid Row. With that said, his voice, the guitar takes your breathe away. The lyrics and visuals are heartbreaking. I could see you hold your pose, breathe on many parts. That's the power of an epic artist, band. Thank you for sharing your take on this. I grew up with SR and have see Sebastian a couple of times, he is genuinely a great artist and performer. Made for us all. I looove his voice ❤
Sebastian had one of the best voices in the business during his Skid Row days. He was alongside Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate and Klaus Meine.
Sebastian’s vocals are TOTALLY breathtaking, and I saw you feel that! You got choked up as much as I did when I first heard this song, and I love it! You’ve earned a new subscriber ❤
After 2000 Bach has fokused on work on Broadway and has made great sucsess in the roll of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, as Riff Raff in the klassik The Rocky Horror Show and as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Many other Projects. And so on. Dont think you get to work on Broadway if you dont have an amazing voice. 😉
I grew up with bands like Skid Row in high school. I watched them live as they opened for Kiss in Portland Maine in 2000. I honestly never heard this song before. Made me cry.
@@GianlucaImprotaPT Don't get me wrong, from 89 to around 94 Sebastian Bach was one of best vocalist in that genre, no doubt. But without the songs mainly written by Snake/Bolan, Sebastian would not of had the fame or exposure. If you remember the Bon Jovi tour got them a mass of exposure, and probably would not of got on that tour if Snake and Jon Bon Jovi weren't friends from school. And unfortunately now Sebastian seems to not do the Skid Row songs justice, judging by his current tour.
@@GibraltarRocks I understand your point. But this is a conjecture ("without the songs mainly written by Snake/Bolan, Sebastian would not of had the fame or exposure"). You don't actually know that. But let's just look the thing from the other side. Would people still remember Skid Row if the band had kept Matt Fallon or any other singer? Again, just conjecture, because that didn't happen, so we simply don't know. Let's look at the facts: Skid Row peaked with Slave to the Grind. Yes, awesome song written by Snake and Rachel, but who do you think composed the vocal melody line? I've played in various bands and usually it's the singer who arranges that. But for the sake of the argument, let's just say Snake and Rachel composed the vocal line also. They needed someone like Bach in order to execute it. I can write the most amazing piece of music but if I don't have the technical ability to perform it, nobody is ever going to hear. it. In my opinion (notice I'm not saying this is the absolute truth) Skid Row got famous because the band had a phenomenal vocalist, a good lead guitar player, and some really good tunes. Try to play a skid row song to someone who never listened to it. What do you think they are. going to be blown away by? Rachel's awesome and complex bass line ? Snake's monstrous rhythm guitars? Or is it going to be the amazing vocals and maybe the lead guitars? You know the answer. Just google "skid row reactions" and watch a couple of reaction videos. Regarding Bach not do the songs justice, again it's debatable. I understand he doesn't sound like 30 years ago. You know what? I don't expect him to do it. Everybody gets older. Every band could hire a younger and better member to sound better. Metallica could fire Lars and hire a better drummer. Maybe they would sound better, but is it still metallica at that point? Dream Theater could replace James La Brie and get a better singer, yet he is still there. I don't know man, to me loving a band is more than just wanting the band to sound good. Look a Megadeth, Dave keeps hiring a younger and better lead guitar player. They all sound awesome. Yet the fans still ask for Marty to come back. That's just my opinion. No offense
Skid Row is one of my favorite Rock and Roll bands from the late 80' early 90'. Now contemplating on their work of art, they are a heavy metal opera, pure rock and roll poetry who followed in the steps of their predecessor such as Queen.
If anyone can listen to this song, and not have it bring a tear to your eye... You've got no heart. This is an extremely emotional song, and Sebastian's voice conveys that emotion hauntingly.
Sebastian Bach gets A LOT of praise for this song, and rightfully so. He absolutely KILLS it on vocals. But let's give credit to the band behind him as well, they make this song SO MUCH more powerful. Overall, this song with vocals and instrumentation, is simply...EPIC! Enjoyed your reaction, saw the welling up in your eyes and yeah, Sebastian has that effect. He can really make you FEEL the song. If you want another Skid Row song, where Sebastian's vocals are on display. You can check out either, A Darkened Room or Quicksand Jesus. Keep up the GREAT work! 🤘🤘🤘
Bazz is the ultimate male rock singer (Steve Perry you are the benchmark) . No one ever can punch into your soul the emotion and absolute dedication with every annunciation. Words. Started and will end this world. Sebastian is the communicator, you physically feel his words
I'm sure one of the comments or your own research has found out that Sébastien Bach is a classically trained singer. His voice at this time in his career was phenomenal. In a darkened room, is a great song.
I searched “Skid Row Wasted Time” reaction…and YOU had just posted this earlier…and I was SOOO STOKED!! One of my favorite songs…and I love your reactions my friend. You DID NOT disappoint. Much love.
Still listening to the first two albums on a regular basis since I was a kid, those boys (snake Sabo and Scotty hill) just shred those fretboards....and then there's Bach's singing! 💥Boom, magic.🎸🙏🤘
Had Skid Row come along just a few years earlier they would have absolutely dominated, for far longer than they got to. This era pushing into the early 90’s is really interesting to look back into, the 80’s was gone and we hadn’t accepted that yet. The Cold War was over, grunge was making inroads and we got to see a really early Internet. Sad in one way but opened a whole new world of music in the 90’s. Despite being an 80’s hair metal die hard, I lived it, I really do love the variety the 90’s brought us. Film too in that period, there was SO much around, all with banger soundtracks.
I'm 46 so can relate to this as someone who was into metal like Iron Maiden, thrash (Metallica), tge hair bands in the 80s & even some bof the pop like tge Cure & then came grunge & bands like AIC, & other crazy stuff like Primus. We had such phenomenal music! And your right the movies of tge 80s was next level.
The song is for his friend, first Guns n' Roses drummer. Sabastian is one of best vocals ever. I am into Skid Row since day one. Now I am 46 and happy that people still like Skid Row. Love from Croatia.
This song hit me like a ton of bricks when it was released because i was going through a similar situation with my brother, unfortunately things got the better of him not long after the song came out.
My vote for the best power ballad of all time. Even the video is on point and supplements the lyrics perfectly. Sebastian's' voice is next-world in its power and passion.. damn..
Wow Aileen, been waiting for your reaction to this beautiful track....GOOD REACTION ! I got goosebumps watching this... Every guy wants to be like Sebastian back in the day.. Yes his voice is 1 in a million.. No one can ever come close up to this day... Lol
So powerful and REAL; he left it all on the stage and you can see how invested in this song he was and how it really affected him watching his friend spiral down. One of their best.
My thing is if you are going to play a video . like this ... there's a heavy story behind it....that is why singers like this are to be recognized....this is a true singer...that dumps everything they have into their songs.....
Great song and one that I had not heard before. Loved the reaction and the reflection on it. I definitely had some things like that before I turned 30, and I still have those questioning moments even still at 36, particularly in spending so much of my life saying I wanted to be a writer but not really doing much about it.
Never heard skidrow before. Thank you for allowing me to listen I enjoyed it immensley. If you are taking requests, I would like to request one from the 70s from a Canadian Legend Gordon Lightfoot "the wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald" or "If you could read my mind". Thanks.
There are a handful of reaction channels I watch and all for different reasons. A few are immensely talented on pointing out the technical aspects, some you just want to see how they react in general but you get your own lane AileenSenpai. You seem to really get the music and connect with it in what I envision the artists hoped the listeners would hear and feel.
This still makes me cry...Sebastian was feeling that to his core and he didn't hold back. And I'd just like to say that Scotti did such an amazing job in this song. They all brought their A game but Scotti's solo mirrored Sebastian's agony so beautifully.
Slave to the Grind/Monkey Business was one of the best concerts I've been too. 11 rows back at the epicenter of sound. Crickets invaded my brothers apartment, I thought when we got home, but no. Was my ears still ringing .
I get the chills whenever I hear this song. I lost someone I loved dearly to heroin addiction and we were together over 23yrs our son thankfully doesn’t even have an inkling to go near anything drug related. However I warn people All the time. It can be one and done.
Watching someone you love go through addiction. Watching the one you love die every day in front of you, every day. The quilt you feel. Finding them in there last moments. holding them as they take there last breath. I miss my friend......
New to your channel! Been binging it a bit the last couple days. Literally just came from watching your reaction to "I Remember You" when I saw you just posted this one. Love Skid Row!! 🤘🏻 A couple others to check out...Quicksand Jesus, In a Darkened Room, or for something more upbeat, Slave to the Grind!
I had a friend who was like the little brother I never had that died way too young. Every time I hear this song I think of him and my eyes well up with tears.
Aileen you have such an emotional connection to music. You feel the ups and downs in songs. From the wail of a good guitar riff to the scream of a singer. You are amazing girl. I love you.
Sebastian Bach wrote the lyrics to the song “Wasted Time” about his friend Steven Adler, who was the original drummer for Guns N' Roses. Adler had a severe heroin addiction that affected his performance, and the band fired him in 1990. He struggled with addiction for most of his life,
Since the first time I saw you, I knew you understood music and what it gives people. That's why I follow you! Thank you for all you're doing! Now, if I may. I would like to ask you to comment on another incredible voice I happened to "stumble" over on UA-cam. Her name is Tori Holub. Now, my old ears aren't the best anymore, but, After hearing her sing the legendary song from The Carpenters "We've only just begun", I could swear I heard the reincarnation of Karen Carpenter! If you would take the time to listen to her, I would be more than grateful. Thank you so much! Until your next great analysis! Bye!
All this album was a masterpiece. One of the last albums of heavy/ rock after the grunge explosion. Great reaction. Enjoy the great era of hardrock/ heavy metal time.
Wanted to let you know, I haven't listened to this song in a LONG time. I celebrated 10 yrs sober this year. In 2008, my high school valedictorian died of an OD about a month after I last used with him. I think about that every time I hear this song. And Goddamit it, I'm NOT letting my story end on Water Time. Paul C, WMHS c/o '94: my recovery isn't just for me. It's for you & all we've lost.
At a point, Baz knew, yeah, we party, but in his book he said he walked into the bathroom and when he saw Adler unconscious with a needle hanging out of his arm, it just really stunned him. Hard to believe Rachel Bolan called this, "The worst piece of crap they ever did". Jealous much, Bolan? Even after the stroke (and several heart attacks), Adler's still kicking-- and he and Baz are still friends! He also wrote the lyrics to "In a Darkened Room"-- beautifully performed song on a very sad subject. Baz seems to write about personal stuff, so I don't like to think too deep on this one but it's one of their best!
Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach wrote the lyrics to this song about his friend Steven Adler, who was the original drummer for Guns N' Roses. Adler had a severe heroin addiction that affected his performance, and the band fired him in 1990. He struggled with addiction for most of his life, even appearing on the TV show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2008.
Sebastian has endured alot of pain. Not only does it show when singing, anyone who has met him say " hes an awesome guy." He is able to express anguish perectly. Only one who knows that pain can sing it for others who do too and alot of young and old do.
aileen, you havent wasted time to be here now... it was all totally worth it! life's path and journey is supposed to be a twisting one. so with meaning and emotion. the other key ingredient to make sense of it all is humor. right allongside all that in terms of the skid row its another new one to me. to start listening. but what this song reminds me of is the late layne staley and some of his songs in aic, for example 'dem bones' which you can see the music vid here on youtube he basically already is down there at the gates of hell posthumously talking about it all. before his time was up. and again, with the love well... we also need a sense of humor to help us to make sense of it all. take care now & looking forwards to more. many thanks
Compared to other bloggers, your reactions are the most interesting, and most importantly natural. It's clear that you really enjoy watching it. We will be very grateful if you make a reaction to Warrant - Uncle Tom's Cabin or Warrant - I Saw Red
I got to see Skid Row live twice. The first time with Sebastian and the second time without. The guys are a talented band and they did their best but when my girl and I were hanging out with them at the bar, they seemed so burnt out - although they did try to get my girl to go with them to the hotel (she was flattered but didn’t).
The entire album "Skid Row" is great. And their new singer Erik Gronwall is freeking amazing - so you should check them out live now. ua-cam.com/video/V2roOpNixVk/v-deo.html
This was written by the Singer Sebastian Bach's Best Friend ex drummer of guns & Rose's who was out of control addicted to heavy drugs fortunately he hasn't passed away yet
I think it's about Steve Adler the former guns n Roses drummer . He hit the drugs & alcohol really bad but happy to say he has recovered & back playing drums again.
The song was written by Sebastian Bach about his friend Steven Adler, the drummer in Guns N' Roses who had such a bad heroin addiction that he was fired from the band and while they went on to be one of the biggest bands in the world his life spiraled downwards, to the point that five years after this song he had a drug related stroke that has left him with partial facial paralysis ever since.
Also, Slave to the Grind is one of the best rock albums ever made. Period.
I hated Slave to the grind when it was released. I have no clue why because I loved their first album. All these years later I love it! Same with Warrant and Dog eat dog. I hated it when it was released, now I am in love with it. All my bridges are burning is a great track!
Saw them tour for STTG 3x bought album at midnight in record store. Phenomenal album
PERIOD!!! Hands down the BEST metal album at that time!
Yes it was written about Steven...but it was Rachael who wrote it
Lol.
"In A Darkened Room" next, followed by "Quicksand Jesus"! You won't be disappointed!
I agree🤘
My favourite 3 skid row songs with Monkey Business a very close 4th.
@@LordRahl1975 that opening growl/howl on Monkey Business is ridiculous. ...and a great groove to that song.
Oh my god, in a darkened room with lyrics please, you need to read all the words
Exactly this! Absolute peak Sebastian Bach
This entire album is a vocal masterpiece. Sebastian's peak as a vocalist. Just incredible. He said he blew out his voice making this record, and you can understand why. He held nothing back. Every ounce of emotion and soul went into every note that he sang on the Slave To The Grind album.
Wasted time always gives me chills when I hear it and brings tears to my eyes cause of knowing that the song is about Sebastian backs friend Steven Adler former Guns N’ Roses drummer with his battle with heroin
This is the exact reason why Sebastian Bach wrote this song Wasted Time. Because he watched his best friend Steven Adler battle tye demons of drug addiction. A heroin addiction to be exact that lasted for many years that was only killing him and Sebastian spent years watching it kill his best friend Steven and tried to help Steven battle his addiction but was unsuccessful and Steven unfortunately lost his battle to drug addiction and passed away from it.💯💯💯💯💯
not exactly correct Steven Adler is still alive
For years Skidrow tried to find a lead singer as talented as Sebastian but truth is that no one is as good as Sebastian was and he was the soul of Skidrow
Too bad Snake and he hate eachother…
I've seen. Skid Row without Sebastian. I was not impressed.
@@oldschoolfink3212 I don’t care what snake and Rachel say….Sebastian was Skid Row. The problem with Erik the new singer he can sing sure but no one but Sebastian sings with his heart you can feel the emotions in every note sung.
@@SuziSPSquirrelhell yea man. Sebastian is the heart and soul of skidrow man. There is no one that can sing like him. He makes you feel the emotion with him voice. It’s so damn beautiful. He’s one singer that touches your soul. Gets you so damn emotional lol
Sebastian Bach my idol when I was a young boy until now
One of my favorite Skid Row songs. Thank you.
I have NEVER heard a voice like Sebastian Bach’s voice. I am left speechless, overawed, emotional and just basically blown away by his talent. Why oh why wasn’t he given more recognition for his talent? Without a doubt he had the best voice of the 80’s/90’s.
It sleighs me every time I hear this song - those were the days when music was real music. No autotune just pure talent. There were many famous bands who I enjoyed listening to during that era, but non could hold a candle to Sebastian. One in a million.
It’s sad that his band Skid Row just couldn’t hold it together for more than the two albums they made. Personality clashes etc. But they did themselves out of a great future playing together.
They could perform absolute magic on that stage thrilling millions of fans, yet for some reason they couldn’t stand each other when not performing. SHAME A REAL SHAME!!
Van Halen and even Guns n Roses made it work (Hell Freezes Over Tour)! If those guys could do that then Anyone could. A whole new generation of fans would have been blessed to have heard them sing. There’s no one like Sebastian Bach in his prime - no one.
Skid Row was the first band I was a fan of back in 6th grade. IMO Sebastian is one of the best vocalists of all time.
9th grade for me back in 1990
In the song when he says "The horse stampedes and rages" that is reference to heroin (street named horse as it gives you a hard kick) that his friend Steven Adler was struggling with.
One of the best vocal performances EVER! Has given me chills every time I've heard it since it first came out! Unreal voice! Unreal pain!
I gotta chime in. As a 51 year old,I was blessed to see SR with Bach..was phenomenal. I also saw them with now deceased singer Johnny Solinger. This for me is Sebastians finest hour..love from Ohio. Glad u did this❤❤
Will you watch them now that Lzzy Hale is the singer?
Omg Aileen! I'm so happy you discovered this song! One of my favorite songs of all time. It's incredibly hard for me to listen to because I've lost several friends to addiction. This is one of the best, if not the best vocal performances in any rock song. It's a very painful but SO beautiful. Thank you and best wishes...🙂
3:54 - 4:20 as someone turning 30 this month, you put it so perfectly that I’m envious of your ramblings! Don’t ever stop Aileen, your tangents add so much to your reactions and make you THAT MUCH more relatable, which I didn’t think was possible! 😊 Have an amazing day ❤️🖤
Skid Row often got attention because of Sebastian Bach's incredible voice, but don't sleep on the band. Scottie Hill is one of the best guitar players from the era, Dave 'Snake' Sabo also a great guitarist, Rachel Bolan was not just a guy with a nosering on a chain but a great bass player too, and Rob Affuso is a really good drummer. Thanks to coming on the scene near the end of the "hair metal" era, they get overlooked a lot. Slave To The Grind is an amazing record.
finally.. someone can see how underrated how scotti and Dave were..
This song makes me cry 😢 everytime i hear it. Steve Adler was the drummer for GNR which was Sebastián Bach' best friend, he was a heroine addict & the part that says "Horse stampedes inside", is referring to heroine, as it gives you a "kick" they called heroine "horse" Steve did almost Overdose a few times. Hes still alive, but it did leave him partially paralyzed! Deep & sad song! Thanks sweetie & great reaction!💗🤘
Everybody already said, shared my thoughts on Sebastian and Skid Row. With that said, his voice, the guitar takes your breathe away. The lyrics and visuals are heartbreaking. I could see you hold your pose, breathe on many parts. That's the power of an epic artist, band.
Thank you for sharing your take on this. I grew up with SR and have see Sebastian a couple of times, he is genuinely a great artist and performer. Made for us all. I looove his voice ❤
I was a roadie for a band that opened up for Skid Row in the early 80’s. Good times 🤘🏻
I totally understand Sebastian's pain, heart and his anger. It hurts, it immeasurably hurts
In the times I've watched your reaction to some of the most incredible music,I've learned that you have a wonderful heart ❤️
Sebastian had one of the best voices in the business during his Skid Row days. He was alongside Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate and Klaus Meine.
I'll add Mike Patton from Faith No More alongside those names as he's a vocal phenom
@@vinniedixon1140 Yup. Fine addition.
Lol.
Milli Milenko from Steelheart was at another level above the names mentioned above.
Not to mention Michael Sweet from Stryper. Dude is 60 and can still melt your face off.
Sebastian’s vocals are TOTALLY breathtaking, and I saw you feel that! You got choked up as much as I did when I first heard this song, and I love it! You’ve earned a new subscriber ❤
One of the best vocal rock performances ever.
sebastian was definitely 1 in a million , NO doubt
Sebastian blew out his voice recording this track. He talked about that in his book. He said he pushed his voice too hard on Wasted time.
After 2000 Bach has fokused on work on Broadway and has made great sucsess in the roll of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, as Riff Raff in the klassik The Rocky Horror Show and as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Many other Projects. And so on.
Dont think you get to work on Broadway if you dont have an amazing voice. 😉
This is my favorite skid row song. So good
I grew up with bands like Skid Row in high school. I watched them live as they opened for Kiss in Portland Maine in 2000. I honestly never heard this song before. Made me cry.
Snake and Rachel can say whatever they want… Sebastian was Skid Row.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Nope.
@@GibraltarRocksit’s okay if you disagree 😊
@@GianlucaImprotaPT Don't get me wrong, from 89 to around 94 Sebastian Bach was one of best vocalist in that genre, no doubt. But without the songs mainly written by Snake/Bolan, Sebastian would not of had the fame or exposure. If you remember the Bon Jovi tour got them a mass of exposure, and probably would not of got on that tour if Snake and Jon Bon Jovi weren't friends from school. And unfortunately now Sebastian seems to not do the Skid Row songs justice, judging by his current tour.
@@GibraltarRocks I understand your point. But this is a conjecture ("without the songs mainly written by Snake/Bolan, Sebastian would not of had the fame or exposure"). You don't actually know that. But let's just look the thing from the other side. Would people still remember Skid Row if the band had kept Matt Fallon or any other singer? Again, just conjecture, because that didn't happen, so we simply don't know. Let's look at the facts: Skid Row peaked with Slave to the Grind. Yes, awesome song written by Snake and Rachel, but who do you think composed the vocal melody line? I've played in various bands and usually it's the singer who arranges that. But for the sake of the argument, let's just say Snake and Rachel composed the vocal line also. They needed someone like Bach in order to execute it. I can write the most amazing piece of music but if I don't have the technical ability to perform it, nobody is ever going to hear. it. In my opinion (notice I'm not saying this is the absolute truth) Skid Row got famous because the band had a phenomenal vocalist, a good lead guitar player, and some really good tunes. Try to play a skid row song to someone who never listened to it. What do you think they are. going to be blown away by? Rachel's awesome and complex bass line ? Snake's monstrous rhythm guitars? Or is it going to be the amazing vocals and maybe the lead guitars? You know the answer. Just google "skid row reactions" and watch a couple of reaction videos.
Regarding Bach not do the songs justice, again it's debatable. I understand he doesn't sound like 30 years ago. You know what? I don't expect him to do it. Everybody gets older. Every band could hire a younger and better member to sound better. Metallica could fire Lars and hire a better drummer. Maybe they would sound better, but is it still metallica at that point? Dream Theater could replace James La Brie and get a better singer, yet he is still there. I don't know man, to me loving a band is more than just wanting the band to sound good. Look a Megadeth, Dave keeps hiring a younger and better lead guitar player. They all sound awesome. Yet the fans still ask for Marty to come back. That's just my opinion. No offense
Skid Row is one of my favorite Rock and Roll bands from the late 80' early 90'. Now contemplating on their work of art, they are a heavy metal opera, pure rock and roll poetry who followed in the steps of their predecessor such as Queen.
Loved watching you feel and appreciate the raw pain and emotion of this song. I feel it every time. It truly is one of-a-kind. 🖤
If anyone can listen to this song, and not have it bring a tear to your eye... You've got no heart. This is an extremely emotional song, and Sebastian's voice conveys that emotion hauntingly.
One of the best voices in the history of music, amazing, greetings from Chile, i love your channel Aileen, cheers! 🤘❤
Sebastian Bach gets A LOT of praise for this song, and rightfully so. He absolutely KILLS it on vocals. But let's give credit to the band behind him as well, they make this song SO MUCH more powerful. Overall, this song with vocals and instrumentation, is simply...EPIC! Enjoyed your reaction, saw the welling up in your eyes and yeah, Sebastian has that effect. He can really make you FEEL the song. If you want another Skid Row song, where Sebastian's vocals are on display. You can check out either, A Darkened Room or Quicksand Jesus. Keep up the GREAT work! 🤘🤘🤘
Quicksand Jesus is an absolute killer💪
Bazz is the ultimate male rock singer (Steve Perry you are the benchmark) .
No one ever can punch into your soul the emotion and absolute dedication with every annunciation.
Words.
Started and will end this world.
Sebastian is the communicator, you physically feel his words
I'm sure one of the comments or your own research has found out that Sébastien Bach is a classically trained singer. His voice at this time in his career was phenomenal. In a darkened room, is a great song.
I searched “Skid Row Wasted Time” reaction…and YOU had just posted this earlier…and I was SOOO STOKED!! One of my favorite songs…and I love your reactions my friend. You DID NOT disappoint. Much love.
That voice is absolutely gorgeous 😢.
Loved your reaction to this one!! Keep up the great work!
Still listening to the first two albums on a regular basis since I was a kid, those boys (snake Sabo and Scotty hill) just shred those fretboards....and then there's Bach's singing! 💥Boom, magic.🎸🙏🤘
My absolute favorite singer from those days. Power control the rock star image perfect front man.
Had Skid Row come along just a few years earlier they would have absolutely dominated, for far longer than they got to. This era pushing into the early 90’s is really interesting to look back into, the 80’s was gone and we hadn’t accepted that yet. The Cold War was over, grunge was making inroads and we got to see a really early Internet.
Sad in one way but opened a whole new world of music in the 90’s. Despite being an 80’s hair metal die hard, I lived it, I really do love the variety the 90’s brought us. Film too in that period, there was SO much around, all with banger soundtracks.
I'm 46 so can relate to this as someone who was into metal like Iron Maiden, thrash (Metallica), tge hair bands in the 80s & even some bof the pop like tge Cure & then came grunge & bands like AIC, & other crazy stuff like Primus. We had such phenomenal music! And your right the movies of tge 80s was next level.
The song is for his friend, first Guns n' Roses drummer. Sabastian is one of best vocals ever. I am into Skid Row since day one. Now I am 46 and happy that people still like Skid Row. Love from Croatia.
Sebastian Bach in 90..he was amazing.
voice... WOW❤️😱
The power to grip someone’s soul with your voice and story is real life super human power
This song hit me like a ton of bricks when it was released because i was going through a similar situation with my brother, unfortunately things got the better of him not long after the song came out.
In his prime, Bach was untouchable as a singer
My vote for the best power ballad of all time. Even the video is on point and supplements the lyrics perfectly. Sebastian's' voice is next-world in its power and passion.. damn..
Wow Aileen, been waiting for your reaction to this beautiful track....GOOD REACTION !
I got goosebumps watching this...
Every guy wants to be like Sebastian back in the day.. Yes his voice is 1 in a million.. No one can ever come close up to this day... Lol
So powerful and REAL; he left it all on the stage and you can see how invested in this song he was and how it really affected him watching his friend spiral down. One of their best.
Thank you Aileen! Top shelf content. Certain songs from this era, are painful and personal to me. So many lost friends who left so much behind.
My thing is if you are going to play a video
. like this ... there's a heavy story behind it....that is why singers like this are to be recognized....this is a true singer...that dumps everything they have into their songs.....
Great song and one that I had not heard before. Loved the reaction and the reflection on it. I definitely had some things like that before I turned 30, and I still have those questioning moments even still at 36, particularly in spending so much of my life saying I wanted to be a writer but not really doing much about it.
Sebastian had one of the best voices back in the day. I seen Skid Row 15 times back in the 80's and 4 times in the 90's
I love , love , love your genuine reaction, You really feel the music, l love your channel
Happy would’ve been birthday Matt,miss you bro. 🙏thank you ma’am for bringing me back here today to remember 🙏
I love this song. And Sebastian s voice still has this awesome sound.
Never heard skidrow before. Thank you for allowing me to listen I enjoyed it immensley. If you are taking requests, I would like to request one from the 70s from a Canadian Legend Gordon Lightfoot "the wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald" or "If you could read my mind". Thanks.
one of my favorite songs. it gets me in the guts the same way. so awesome to see the emotion in your face.
There are a handful of reaction channels I watch and all for different reasons. A few are immensely talented on pointing out the technical aspects, some you just want to see how they react in general but you get your own lane AileenSenpai. You seem to really get the music and connect with it in what I envision the artists hoped the listeners would hear and feel.
Was waiting on this one. Thanx
This still makes me cry...Sebastian was feeling that to his core and he didn't hold back. And I'd just like to say that Scotti did such an amazing job in this song. They all brought their A game but Scotti's solo mirrored Sebastian's agony so beautifully.
One of the greatest metal vocalists ever.
Metal? 😂
@MaVeRiCk77 Yes heavy metal.
@@lw3918 Glam rock/hard rock. Not metal.
@MaVeRiCk77 Glam metal is a sub genre of heavy metal. Please educate yourself. And I wouldn't call Skid Row glam metal.
@lw3918 You wrote "heavy metal" & Skid Row is not. I wrote "glam rock/hard rock not glam metal. Learn to fuck'n read.
Slave to the Grind/Monkey Business was one of the best concerts I've been too. 11 rows back at the epicenter of sound. Crickets invaded my brothers apartment, I thought when we got home, but no. Was my ears still ringing .
I get the chills whenever I hear this song. I lost someone I loved dearly to heroin addiction and we were together over 23yrs our son thankfully doesn’t even have an inkling to go near anything drug related. However I warn people All the time. It can be one and done.
I’ve seen them a few times with Sebastian back in the day. The first time they were supported by Pantera. Incredible show
Watching someone you love go through addiction. Watching the one you love die every day in front of you, every day. The quilt you feel. Finding them in there last moments. holding them as they take there last breath. I miss my friend......
Epic song, the delivery conveys so much emotion. Just brilliant.
This morning I see new videos from you and charismatic voice both covering skid row. Its a skid row day! :D
New to your channel! Been binging it a bit the last couple days. Literally just came from watching your reaction to "I Remember You" when I saw you just posted this one. Love Skid Row!! 🤘🏻 A couple others to check out...Quicksand Jesus, In a Darkened Room, or for something more upbeat, Slave to the Grind!
I had a friend who was like the little brother I never had that died way too young. Every time I hear this song I think of him and my eyes well up with tears.
Aileen you have such an emotional connection to music. You feel the ups and downs in songs. From the wail of a good guitar riff to the scream of a singer. You are amazing girl. I love you.
Sebastian Bach wrote the lyrics to the song “Wasted Time” about his friend Steven Adler, who was the original drummer for Guns N' Roses. Adler had a severe heroin addiction that affected his performance, and the band fired him in 1990. He struggled with addiction for most of his life,
Since the first time I saw you, I knew you understood music and what it gives people. That's why I follow you! Thank you for all you're doing! Now, if I may. I would like to ask you to comment on another incredible voice I happened to "stumble" over on UA-cam. Her name is Tori Holub. Now, my old ears aren't the best anymore, but, After hearing her sing the legendary song from The Carpenters "We've only just begun", I could swear I heard the reincarnation of Karen Carpenter! If you would take the time to listen to her, I would be more than grateful. Thank you so much! Until your next great analysis! Bye!
All this album was a masterpiece. One of the last albums of heavy/ rock after the grunge explosion. Great reaction. Enjoy the great era of hardrock/ heavy metal time.
Wanted to let you know, I haven't listened to this song in a LONG time. I celebrated 10 yrs sober this year. In 2008, my high school valedictorian died of an OD about a month after I last used with him. I think about that every time I hear this song. And Goddamit it, I'm NOT letting my story end on Water Time. Paul C, WMHS c/o '94: my recovery isn't just for me. It's for you & all we've lost.
*end on Wasted Time
The best song! Love u Aileen
I've loved this song since it's release in '92 and it gets more meaningful to me every year since
The room is very powerful like the screams of ancient humans
At a point, Baz knew, yeah, we party, but in his book he said he walked into the bathroom and when he saw Adler unconscious with a needle hanging out of his arm, it just really stunned him.
Hard to believe Rachel Bolan called this, "The worst piece of crap they ever did". Jealous much, Bolan?
Even after the stroke (and several heart attacks), Adler's still kicking-- and he and Baz are still friends!
He also wrote the lyrics to "In a Darkened Room"-- beautifully performed song on a very sad subject. Baz seems to write about personal stuff, so I don't like to think too deep on this one but it's one of their best!
Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach wrote the lyrics to this song about his friend Steven Adler, who was the original drummer for Guns N' Roses. Adler had a severe heroin addiction that affected his performance, and the band fired him in 1990. He struggled with addiction for most of his life, even appearing on the TV show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2008.
Nailed it!!!!
Sebastian has endured alot of pain. Not only does it show when singing, anyone who has met him say " hes an awesome guy." He is able to express anguish perectly. Only one who knows that pain can sing it for others who do too and alot of young and old do.
Prime Sebastian was something else.
aileen, you havent wasted time to be here now... it was all totally worth it! life's path and journey is supposed to be a twisting one. so with meaning and emotion. the other key ingredient to make sense of it all is humor. right allongside all that
in terms of the skid row its another new one to me. to start listening. but what this song reminds me of is the late layne staley and some of his songs in aic, for example 'dem bones' which you can see the music vid here on youtube he basically already is down there at the gates of hell posthumously talking about it all. before his time was up. and again, with the love well... we also need a sense of humor to help us to make sense of it all.
take care now & looking forwards to more. many thanks
Best reaction I have seen yet.
Honest and real!
That was the greatest reaction ive ever seen to any song. I can tell you really felt it and loved it. Sebastian was the greatest of his time back then
Song chokes me up every time I hear it.
Compared to other bloggers, your reactions are the most interesting, and most importantly natural. It's clear that you really enjoy watching it. We will be very grateful if you make a reaction to Warrant - Uncle Tom's Cabin or Warrant - I Saw Red
Finally!! I was waiting for your reaction to this
Great Reaction! You getting emotional made me emotional😢
Gotta check out In A Darkened Room also from the same album. Slave to the Grind is in my top 5 favorite albums.
I got to see Skid Row live twice. The first time with Sebastian and the second time without. The guys are a talented band and they did their best but when my girl and I were hanging out with them at the bar, they seemed so burnt out - although they did try to get my girl to go with them to the hotel (she was flattered but didn’t).
Great reaction, keep up being true
Your reaction was from your heart directly,there is another song by the band Labyrinth the tittle of the song is LOVE you might like it.
This my first time hearing skid row I think I will listen to more another amazing reaction as always 🔥💯
The entire album "Skid Row" is great. And their new singer Erik Gronwall is freeking amazing - so you should check them out live now. ua-cam.com/video/V2roOpNixVk/v-deo.html
@@eriklarson9137 Erik is no longer with the band. Lzzy Hale is filling in for the rest of the tour. The time is now for a reunion goth Seb!
I teared up watching this reaction.
Had you cried, id have lost it and balled by eyes out.
You almost had me 😢😢😢
This was written by the Singer Sebastian Bach's Best Friend ex drummer of guns & Rose's who was out of control addicted to heavy drugs fortunately he hasn't passed away yet
Aileen, you have such a beautiful soul. I love your energy.
Outstanding reaction. Killer song.
I think it's about Steve Adler the former guns n Roses drummer . He hit the drugs & alcohol really bad but happy to say he has recovered & back playing drums again.
Stay Positive, NO regrets. We all make decisions to either to be embraced, or scrutinized. Lessons have many shapes