The band didn't want to tour behind that song. The Hysteria tour lasted about 14 months, if Love & Affection was released as a single that meant the band was going to be out for another 4-5 months. The last month of the tour was brutal. EVERYONE, and I do mean EVERYONE (band, road crew, management, etc) were completely fried and burned out and just wanted to go home. Several people on the road crew celebrated their birthday TWICE while on tour. I could go on and on about that tour. The name 'Hysteria' was extremely appropriate.
Would it change anything, had they released this(or the brilliant Gods of War), instead of the mediocre Women? Don't you think that their decision to never release any of their epic songs(Die hard the hunter, Gods of War, White Lightning, Desert Song, Pearl of Euphoria... to name a few) did cost them? White Lightning was the only decent song out of the crappy Adrenalize after all!
It didn't cost them anything. Hysteria went Diamond (over 10 million units sold). Adrenalize was a completely different record and with Steve's situation and Mutt not being in the studio (for a lot of reasons) the vibe of the band was completely different.
When I bought the album as a kid about 15 years ago, I listened to Hysteria, Love & Affection, and Run Riot the most. Still love all three and think they're a cut above the rest although all the songs were great.
Sorry to reply after 12 years...I certainly agree with you, but the solo is definitely Phil. It’s got whammy bar scoops at the end, and Steve only ever rarely played a trem-equipped guitar unless it was the occasional Firebird, being exclusively the Gibson player he was. I think I’ve seen ONE video of him with a black Paul-style Gibson equipped with a trem bar. Gibsons are famous for their sustain, and any tremolo unit on a guitar bridge will adversely affect sustain. So all in all, it’s pretty rare to see a trem on a Gibson solid body. Steve DID do the tasteful ride-out licks on the final chorus on this one, though.
One of the best songs Def Leppard have ever written.If it was released as a single,it would have been a monster smash hit.Can never understand why it wasn't-one of lifes mysteries!!!!
This songs needs more attention!! In terms of quality and addictiveness, it is almost on the same level as Pour Some Sugar on Me and Armageddon It and definitely at least on a par with songs like Animal and Rocket. Still don't understand why this song is so much less well known than others from Hysteria.
a91033 I thought it was 1 of the best on Hysteria. They released 7 singles off that record, If I remeber correctly they fought over Rocket and Love and Affection for the last single, Rocket won, not my pick. I love this song today just as much as I did back then, should have been a single!!!! Would have made the top 10 no doubt. Great lyrics, and the song fits.
The late Steve Clarke should be proud of these guys for keeping it real and keeping his influence thru all of these years of success after his passing. Nothing says more about the respect these guy have for Steve than still using his influences and style in creating music today that keeps his memory alive. Def Leppard is one of the quintessential rock bands of all time. Im proud to still be rocking them in 2020 and will for many years to come.
I really don't care about license plates but Def Lepp is still a great band and I think Steve was at the top of the mountain. There will never anyone like him for sure. I agree that they don't sound the same but they sound as great as they did in the beginning. When you are around that long, you don't want to sound the same. It's evolving and I think they are doing it very well. Luv def lep
Don't gimme love and affection or what you think it should be...Don't gimme love the wrong reason.... I don't need your understanding....... Damn what a beautiful masterpiece
I remember when the hysteria tour opened.When the drummer had the courage to go on and play with one arm.I also remember when the Adrenalize tour began and the band had to go on without Steve Clark. It seemed like it was all they could do to play without him.I attended both tours. God Bless all of them. They should be listed as one of the top survival bands!!!
Mark Thomas From all the things that happened to them as a group, they are a miracle. One of my favorite rock and roll groups from my high school years in mid 70's
The end of the Hysteria tour and the pre-production sessions for Adrenalize was a really uncomfortable period. Those were dark, dark days.. So many tried to help. I'll leave it at that.
Patty Brown/ The lead singer is Joe Elliott!! I've been listening to this Band since 1979 at the age of 17. Been to 11 of their Concerts! Saw them twice in one week In 'The Round' from Nashville Tn to Memphis Tn. Still my Rock God's. at the age of 56 now!!
Patty Brown/ O, as yes Joe is Hott!! I miss Steve Clarke and his twirling around on stage!! Love Rick Savage, the unique back up singer ever!! Rick Allen with one arm made a awesome come back after his car wreck yrs ago & is The Best Drummer of ALL TIMES!!
I'm 37 now. No kids, no wife...never went down that road unfortunately. I would've loved to shown my kids what great "feeling" music sounded like. I almost want to cry when I think about how fast the time has past since I was drawing Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Guns n Roses on my "Trapper Keeper". Such an awesome time. 1987. I was 12 and had floor standing speakers stacked to the ceiling...CRANKED. We lived the greatest era. Cherish your youth. It goes fast. For some, we never quite leave it.
well put together! This song is SOOOOO underated, I wonder why it never got the exposure the other hits did, unless the album just spoke for itself! Love it, love it!!!
hysteria, of all def albums has a magical effect on me. i dont know but i just cant stop loving this album for 24 yrs. im 31 now. imagine how long. ive grown to love metallica, dreamtheater and all those heavy metal stuffs but still, there is no way an album bested this 1.
Def Leppard's finest moment! It's amazing how this beautiful and nostalgic song, which is one of their best, and is filled with much soulful reverie and longing that just reverberates so deeply, scarcely received the airtime, or the critical acclaim, of all the others that were part of the album from which this sublime song sprang ((probably thee premier and finest Rock album that ever came out during that decade!))! GREAT song, GREAT sound, GREAT album, GREAT times!!
My fave song of course I have more than one Joe Elliott sings from the heart not only does he have the extreme talent but always had the drive to succeed they all do love and admiration of Def Leppard I’ll always have
Beautiful song and very nice video. It had to have taken ALOT of time and attention to detail to make this video (that's the true artistry of this). I have an actual tape from a radio morning show from Los Angeles (circa 1989) and this song was getting alot of airplay then. Too bad it was never recognized as a potential single...it would have soared up the charts. I too could listen to this tune all day and never get tired of it..it's just so melodic and well-done.
Def leppard are still rock gods and love and affection is a beautiful song from the hysteria album and another one of my favourite Def leppard song s Nd I play it full belt Joe vocals are fantastic and the guitar riffs are amazing wish I knew who plays them
One of the best Def Leppard's song's ever! Should have been a #!1 hit from them! They should re-lease it! Awesome tune! I love it! One of my favorites from them!
20 years strong, amazing they're not in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of fame. Joe Elliot said it best..."never mind the girls, the parties....if the music wasn't good, we wouldn't still be here". RIP Steve.
+sweetgina257 If it had been released as a single back then it would have been massive. As it all worked out, the AOR stations played it heavily anyway. With 7 singles released it was like the gem that meant you had to buy a new copy of Hysteria when your wore your first one out - because it was an album that was easily loved to death.
It's my favorite on the album along with Run Riot and Gods Of War. Joe himself commented in an interview that he doesn't like to sing this song because of the high tones, but Steve loved it.
Hysteria was a big album. Each of the songs took turns being my favorite. This recording is better than a ballad and mellow rock. I'll never forget it.
ambersalcove Don't worrie buddy, I'm 44 and I know Def leppard well. U learn at your own pace and enjoy whatever the fuck you want! I'm glad to see its Def leppard and not Brittany Spears haha
Steve Clark #SteaminSteve #WhiteLightning #TheRiffMaster #Smc loved playing this song....I also think it's a better tune than all the other monster hits off of their masterpiece, "HYSTERIA". Still jammin' with the Boys in 2016!! LONG LIVE THE LEPPARD!!!😇😍😎💋 #DefLeppard
+sam3d ~Actually, I think I understand where you're coming from sam3d. And "Excitable" and "Hysteria" both have equally as good licks, riffs, songwriting, etc. #SteveClark was a Master Musician. Every bit of his work has stood the test of time and the evolution of music. Although "music" today is mostly a misnomer~😂 Point being that Mister Clark poured out of himself, and " HYSTERIA" was the result. Incidentally, Steve himself said he loved playing this tasty tune most of all off the album. It's been horribly overlooked and under (NEVER?!) played on radio. ...and the whole song just kicks ass!! I love the ride-out solo while the deep bass sings, "Don't need" in the background. Just a yummy one from #TheRiffMaster~👄💘🎸🎤
To this day I never understood why they didn't release this as a single?? Extremely underrated!!
you're right this song was so under rated even to date, never got any radio time.
I was just thinking the very same thing
The band didn't want to tour behind that song. The Hysteria tour lasted about 14 months, if Love & Affection was released as a single that meant the band was going to be out for another 4-5 months. The last month of the tour was brutal. EVERYONE, and I do mean EVERYONE (band, road crew, management, etc) were completely fried and burned out and just wanted to go home. Several people on the road crew celebrated their birthday TWICE while on tour. I could go on and on about that tour. The name 'Hysteria' was extremely appropriate.
Would it change anything, had they released this(or the brilliant Gods of War), instead of the mediocre Women? Don't you think that their decision to never release any of their epic songs(Die hard the hunter, Gods of War, White Lightning, Desert Song, Pearl of Euphoria... to name a few) did cost them? White Lightning was the only decent song out of the crappy Adrenalize after all!
It didn't cost them anything. Hysteria went Diamond (over 10 million units sold). Adrenalize was a completely different record and with Steve's situation and Mutt not being in the studio (for a lot of reasons) the vibe of the band was completely different.
This is one of the best songs on Hysteria.
ComicBookSyndicate YES...one of the BEST
ComicBookSyndicate/ 'Can You Handle It'?
When I bought the album as a kid about 15 years ago, I listened to Hysteria, Love & Affection, and Run Riot the most. Still love all three and think they're a cut above the rest although all the songs were great.
@@ghostofnavigator8934 yes...the beat reminded me of hysteria..
Even almost 30 years later.... out of the blue, this song kicks on in my head.
Just remember Def Leppard is the greatest band ever
A feat yet unmatched to this day,
7 Top Ten gold selling songs from a single album.
This was Steve's favorite song on this cd. I can't believe it never was released as a single. Steve's solo in the middle of the song is chilling.
Sorry to reply after 12 years...I certainly agree with you, but the solo is definitely Phil. It’s got whammy bar scoops at the end, and Steve only ever rarely played a trem-equipped guitar unless it was the occasional Firebird, being exclusively the Gibson player he was. I think I’ve seen ONE video of him with a black Paul-style Gibson equipped with a trem bar. Gibsons are famous for their sustain, and any tremolo unit on a guitar bridge will adversely affect sustain. So all in all, it’s pretty rare to see a trem on a Gibson solid body. Steve DID do the tasteful ride-out licks on the final chorus on this one, though.
@@woodchuk1 gibson used by slash too...
One of the best songs Def Leppard have ever written.If it was released as a single,it would have been a monster smash hit.Can never understand why it wasn't-one of lifes mysteries!!!!
This song never get old. The sound is superior.. perfection.
I dont care what anyone says these guys were the Gods of rock in the 80's
Steve said in an interview this was his favorite song.
the best band in the world!!!!!!!!!!!! i love this song...its what real rock songs should be like!!!
Yes they're #1
This songs needs more attention!! In terms of quality and addictiveness, it is almost on the same level as Pour Some Sugar on Me and Armageddon It and definitely at least on a par with songs like Animal and Rocket. Still don't understand why this song is so much less well known than others from Hysteria.
a91033 I thought it was 1 of the best on Hysteria. They released 7 singles off that record, If I remeber correctly they fought over Rocket and Love and Affection for the last single, Rocket won, not my pick. I love this song today just as much as I did back then, should have been a single!!!! Would have made the top 10 no doubt. Great lyrics, and the song fits.
Interesting to know that they at least fought for this song even though it did not make it!
I feel that way about Gods of War. 🤘🏼❤️
Its better
this is nearly the end of the yr 2017 and I am 59yrs old heard this group come out in the 80"s still love them thanku u tube
R.I.P STEVE CLARK
The late Steve Clarke should be proud of these guys for keeping it real and keeping his influence thru all of these years of success after his passing. Nothing says more about the respect these guy have for Steve than still using his influences and style in creating music today that keeps his memory alive. Def Leppard is one of the quintessential rock bands of all time. Im proud to still be rocking them in 2020 and will for many years to come.
"You got the fire baby, I got the heat, can you handle it!!!!!!!!!!"
With a danger sign
I really don't care about license plates but Def Lepp is still a great band and I think Steve was at the top of the mountain. There will never anyone like him for sure. I agree that they don't sound the same but they sound as great as they did in the beginning. When you are around that long, you don't want to sound the same. It's evolving and I think they are doing it very well. Luv def lep
Don't gimme love and affection or what you think it should be...Don't gimme love the wrong reason.... I don't need your understanding....... Damn what a beautiful masterpiece
I remember when the hysteria tour opened.When the drummer had the courage to go on and play with one arm.I also remember when the Adrenalize tour began and the band had to go on without Steve Clark. It seemed like it was all they could do to play without him.I attended both tours. God Bless all of them. They should be listed as one of the top survival bands!!!
Mark Thomas From all the things that happened to them as a group, they are a miracle. One of my favorite rock and roll groups from my high school years in mid 70's
Mark Thomas Mark.....I remember when Rock Brigade came out....Wow.
The end of the Hysteria tour and the pre-production sessions for Adrenalize was a really uncomfortable period. Those were dark, dark days.. So many tried to help. I'll leave it at that.
the lead singer is real hot. I grew up to this band and still love them my son is now 30 years old
Patty Brown/ The lead singer is Joe Elliott!! I've been listening to this Band since 1979 at the age of 17. Been to 11 of their Concerts! Saw them twice in one week In 'The Round' from Nashville Tn to Memphis Tn. Still my Rock God's. at the age of 56 now!!
Patty Brown/ O, as yes Joe is Hott!! I miss Steve Clarke and his twirling around on stage!! Love Rick Savage, the unique back up singer ever!! Rick Allen with one arm made a awesome come back after his car wreck yrs ago & is The Best Drummer of ALL TIMES!!
I'm 37 now. No kids, no wife...never went down that road unfortunately. I would've loved to shown my kids what great "feeling" music sounded like. I almost want to cry when I think about how fast the time has past since I was drawing Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Guns n Roses on my "Trapper Keeper". Such an awesome time. 1987. I was 12 and had floor standing speakers stacked to the ceiling...CRANKED. We lived the greatest era. Cherish your youth. It goes fast. For some, we never quite leave it.
i love playing this song on my bass over and over again
My first vinyl album ever bought was Hysteria. I was like a child on Xmas morning playing it for the first time!
I DO believe this is my favorite!!!!!
well put together! This song is SOOOOO underated, I wonder why it never got the exposure the other hits did, unless the album just spoke for itself! Love it, love it!!!
Great song from a great album. My favorite band since I was 12 and now I am 38. Wow time as flown.
I'm 52 now and this song is so nice.
It was supposedly Steve Clark's favorite track on the album.
Boudosaved/ INDEED it was!!
amazing song. Astounding how good Def is
hysteria, of all def albums has a magical effect on me. i dont know but i just cant stop loving this album for 24 yrs. im 31 now. imagine how long. ive grown to love metallica, dreamtheater and all those heavy metal stuffs but still, there is no way an album bested this 1.
Kind of music we don't hear that much these days... that sucks! Where are the good ol' days???
Everytime I hear song ▪️It still sounds new▪️ Songwriting is Powerful ▪️💗
Every song from Hysteria was pure awesomeness. How this song gets overlooked is mind-boggling to me.
The most underrated song ever by the Defs
I completely agree. This piece of music is amazing and I think would have been a massive hit if given the chance. What a shame it never was.
This guitar sound is why Def Leppard is sooo good to listen to! Really miss Stevie Clark...Keep on Rockin' Def Leppard
The best song ever from Def Leppard... This one really takes me back to when there was nothing to worry about.... I WISH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME!
Greatest band of all time!
One of my favorites!
Apache from the 80s..cool song..love it
Brings back good memories of a great time and a pretty girl in my life.
Great song!! def leppard rocks!!
Def Leppard's finest moment!
It's amazing how this beautiful and nostalgic song, which is one of their best, and is filled with much soulful reverie and longing that just reverberates so deeply, scarcely received the airtime, or the critical acclaim, of all the others that were part of the album from which this sublime song sprang ((probably thee premier and finest Rock album that ever came out during that decade!))!
GREAT song, GREAT sound, GREAT album, GREAT times!!
Its thick with what my heart recalls .... Hidden gem in plain sight
this was steves favorite song from the hysteria album. amazing guitars in it.
bought the hysteria lp and man are there a lot of monster hits off one album.
If, I ever had a chance to meet this awesome band, I would cry.❤❤❤❤
i was 14 when this album was released and 25 years later this song is still one of my favourites
One of the tops sounds ever from this amazing band
I love Def Leppard!!!
The song says it all.
1985 Man! Wooooo, Yaaaaaaaa!
I like band so much I named my first son joe
hey Patty Brown!
This song was Steve Clark's fav off "HYSTERIA" and easily mine too! 😇
Thanks for sharingthis
I grew up to this band I still like them
One of my favourite song of all time
One of the best songs ever.
steamin' steve lives!
I would've given this 1,000 likes if TT was in the 80s.
Man miss da 80s really bad..
My fave song of course I have more than one Joe Elliott sings from the heart not only does he have the extreme talent but always had the drive to succeed they all do love and admiration of Def Leppard I’ll always have
Best track of the album...above Hysteria
One of the best bands ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
. Def leppard ys lovers forever rocks hard 🎶 Brasil 🎶🎸🎤🎶
This was one of the beat songs on Hysteria, as great as they all were, and I never understood why it never got any attention. Def Leppard rocks!!
What a great show they put on in the late 80s. Awesome time. So many girls lol
my favorite on the album- totally underrated - so sexy
one of my all time favorite bands. love this song.
My fave song off the great HYSTERIA! Love it!!
55 here and Should of been there first single. One of my favorites to play on the electric drums
been a loyal fan for many years now& will continue to support them all!
Beautiful song and very nice video. It had to have taken ALOT of time and attention to detail to make this video (that's the true artistry of this). I have an actual tape from a radio morning show from Los Angeles (circa 1989) and this song was getting alot of airplay then. Too bad it was never recognized as a potential single...it would have soared up the charts. I too could listen to this tune all day and never get tired of it..it's just so melodic and well-done.
Def leppard are still rock gods and love and affection is a beautiful song from the hysteria album and another one of my favourite Def leppard song s Nd I play it full belt Joe vocals are fantastic and the guitar riffs are amazing wish I knew who plays them
I love all their songs but this one has to be my favorite
another power rock by gods of rock!
One of the best Def Leppard's song's ever! Should have been a #!1 hit from them! They should re-lease it! Awesome tune! I love it! One of my favorites from them!
Love this song ...thanks❤️
20 years strong, amazing they're not in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of fame. Joe Elliot said it best..."never mind the girls, the parties....if the music wasn't good, we wouldn't still be here".
RIP Steve.
Love love this song!!! Why wasn't it played on the air more?
Total friends with benefits song
+sweetgina257 If it had been released as a single back then it would have been massive. As it all worked out, the AOR stations played it heavily anyway. With 7 singles released it was like the gem that meant you had to buy a new copy of Hysteria when your wore your first one out - because it was an album that was easily loved to death.
One of the best songs Everrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!
Hysteria album is so great that the songs that weren't a single are awesome. This is defenetely the rock version of Thriller
It's my favorite on the album along with Run Riot and Gods Of War. Joe himself commented in an interview that he doesn't like to sing this song because of the high tones, but Steve loved it.
I loved this beautiful song since I heard that since the first time. DL. The best
Hysteria was a big album. Each of the songs took turns being my favorite. This recording is better than a ballad and mellow rock. I'll never forget it.
Absolutely one of my favorite Def Leppard songs of all time! For sure! :)
Nice job piecing this together!!!! Great vid!!!
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
cool it's so awesome to see another song of theirs I haven't heard this one until now
You must be a little kid !!! Kid u know nothing about this music! So keep on listening to Britney Spears BUB!!!
I am not a little kid at least not anymore
ambersalcove Don't worrie buddy, I'm 44 and I know Def leppard well. U learn at your own pace and enjoy whatever the fuck you want! I'm glad to see its Def leppard and not Brittany Spears haha
Awesommmeee song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video! Miss ya Steve... Love ya Adriann.
First time ever hearing this. Rockin' tune!!!
Steve Clark #SteaminSteve #WhiteLightning
#TheRiffMaster #Smc
loved playing this song....I also think it's a better tune than all the other monster hits off of their masterpiece, "HYSTERIA".
Still jammin' with the Boys in 2016!!
LONG LIVE THE LEPPARD!!!😇😍😎💋
#DefLeppard
+Patti Brown wouldn't say "It's better than their other hits," but it's right up there.
+sam3d ~Actually, I think I understand where you're coming from sam3d.
And "Excitable" and "Hysteria" both have equally as good licks, riffs, songwriting, etc.
#SteveClark was a Master Musician. Every bit of his work has stood the test of time and the evolution of music. Although "music" today is mostly a misnomer~😂
Point being that Mister Clark poured out of himself, and " HYSTERIA" was the result.
Incidentally, Steve himself said he loved playing this tasty tune most of all off the album. It's been horribly overlooked and under (NEVER?!) played on radio. ...and the whole song just kicks ass!! I love the ride-out solo while the deep bass sings, "Don't need" in the background. Just a yummy one from #TheRiffMaster~👄💘🎸🎤
One of my top 5 def leppard's songs... Great song.
I have been listening to Def Leppard since i was 5, have a tatt on my leg.. hands down this is still my fav song by them
Victoria Gomez
😘😘😙love it!
Loved this song! one of their best!
you got fire baby... i got the heat.. can you handle it....lol... with the danger sign.. its a
rock on.... and on
Def Leopard will rock on thru time!!! Ageless man!!!
woooo! its awesome! cant get enough of this!
One of the top 80's bands!!!!
Def Leppard the best!!!
lol I love all songs of Def Leppard
Def lepard were a beast
A great song.
me encanta def leppard, lastima q nunk se dio q pudieran estar en chile....los adoro