Richie is up there at the top of that. Definitely! But don't forget Billy Gibbons, SRV, and several others! I always marvel at how well they pull it off live.
@cnmaster01 Nope... actually Paul left Mr. Big and Richie took his place, and then they recorded this version of To Be With You, which later appeared in the CD Influences & Connections. The back vocals were recorded by Pat Torpey and Billy Sheehan, great vocals by the way... amazing band... and Richie.. awesome gtr player and vocalist.
well he could have got the audio track of the singing from the boys from MR Big cos hes good mates with them cos it sounds like the track used in the mr big version im talkin bout backing vocals
+eko budi I doubt he got what you said, but some people prefer getting the song from itunes because it has more dynamic sound quality although not too significant, sory bukannya sok inggris biar sama2 ngerti aja krn ini forum global
This is the best reply on youtube ever. I'm gonna plagiarize from this pretty soon. Oh yeah, and Richie Kotzen is better than both DeVille and Gilbert.
whizzbangnyc I agree at some point, Kotzen is one of my favorite artists ever... But in Poison I prefer CC... Because of the style, and Gilbert in Mr. Big... It is because of the perspective I have, the solos, the energy, they complete fit in their bands Kotzen songs in Poison weren't the Hard Rock I love from Poison and the live solos in the live DVD are not bad, but not good for the songs In Mr. Big I don't know why he didn't play with the drill... I does a good job, but those things are the ones that makes the band what it is (for not mention other things) However I love his solo job and TWD is a great band! It is just my opinion xD
"To Be With You" was written by Eric Martin. The guitar chords/lyrics/melody. It was sort of his throw-away song until Paul Gilbert heard it and made the band record it ;) This version sounds really good and "Mr. Big-ish" because Pat Torpey (Mr. Big drummer) is singing the chorus harmonies ;D
Unlike most of the comments here I like Eric's version better, since he practically mastered and polished this song when he was a teen. Lol well the real reason is that he pauses a lot of the words here, stretches them out a bit to much, and a bit slow compared to Eric's version. I think this song is better when it's streamlined and simple like Martin's, like a campfire song. Still a good cover though. If a more slow tempo but louder instrumentals is more of your thing then this one's for you. But one thing is for sure Richie's has a much more dynamic voice than Martin.
Eric Martin is actually 'A BETTER SINGER THAN KOTZEN.' But Richie was a Better Song Writer, Guitarist and above average blues vocal singer. AND Kotzen is about 10 yrs younger so...that's the way it goes.
Its rare to have a guitar singer who’s guiTar abilities are equal with his voice
Richie is up there at the top of that. Definitely! But don't forget Billy Gibbons, SRV, and several others! I always marvel at how well they pull it off live.
@@mamadontteach4202 and the great Richie Sambora...
Richie Kotzen is an Amazing Musician that deserves the respect he deserves
Huge fan of his Mr Big days and his Solo projects You have my respect
Richie is the rock god that we always wanted,.. BUY HIS RECORDS!!!!!!
You blew me away with this one. Simply wonderful!
Just when I thought this song couldn't get any better - it gets Kotzenized! Sweet! The man is brilliant.
God, what a great "cover" by Richie! Thanks for posting it.
First Song I loved by Mr. Big!
Je découvre cet artiste incroyable et j'adore, sa voix sa sensualité waouhhh.
Amazing Version! Richie Kotzen Rules!
Richie Kotzen forever.
Muy buena versión....lo de Richie Kotzen es sublime.
He is better than most so called lead singers!
He has endless list of good songs
God loves you Richie and so do I.
Great musician, singer, very good! I love all your songs!, and when he sings his covers also such as to be With You! , very good
Love his voice ❤️
Richie is just a musician, not a guitarist, a singer, a keyboar player or else. He's just a musician, a great seasoned musician.
Great Richie
Just amazing! Richie is awesome!
WOW!
Yeah you're right it's been Kotzenized...
Richie Kotzen perfect.The best..
This is PERFECT!!!! 😍😍
Richie is pure gold!
I love Ritchies version of To Be With You, what a soulful voice, man, this guy can sing
HE'S PERFECT, HE'S THE OWNER OF MY FANTASIES!
I love him. So talented. Like his harder stuff best. ✌🏼🤗🤙🏼💖
Amazing.
Love it.
Awesome
What an awesome musician!!!
Nice voice ❤
Great performance .... Great voice
Kotzen all the way
I love it........................
Sooo good...!
Cool stuff!!!
....,AMAZE #❤❤❤
Ritchie kotzen is a badass singer. Remember how much of a shredder he was . amazing. Hell he still shreds just a lot more experienced player.
Great voice!
excelente version. excelente violero
Excellent 5 Stars
@cnmaster01 Nope... actually Paul left Mr. Big and Richie took his place, and then they recorded this version of To Be With You, which later appeared in the CD Influences & Connections. The back vocals were recorded by Pat Torpey and Billy Sheehan, great vocals by the way... amazing band... and Richie.. awesome gtr player and vocalist.
Ah yes good stuff
Amarlo.
YES! Richieeeeeee !
Mr big : we need a guitarist who can be a backing vocal.
Richie : well, do you need a lead vocal too ?
So much soul in this piece! I love Kotzen!
GOOD!!!! When it's through, it's through
perfeito
Richie 🤘🤘🤘
Genius
It's the best version of this song.
最高😭
Rare.
Man... \m/
Top talent .. Second to no one
❤
@Jenni208 Totally agree. It's fantastic unexpected version.
richie have a good skill and wonderful voice......
wow..he sing to be with you in original key...richie's voice is so wonderful
Fantastic!
Pliss di spotify ada dong
idol nakulayan na kita nice keep it up idol
@22infection no because it is in a different time signature this version is 6/8 and mr big's is 4/4
Richie Kotzen - To Be With You
You all realize he used to be in Mr. big right?
Really???? Holy crap!!
Colin Donovan You do know he plays in Winery Dogs.
I think he actually wrote this .
He played on 2 Mr.Big CD, but didn't write this....
Eric Martin wrote it and Paul Gilbert helped with the arrangements, David Grahame is also credited in writing
Richie I´m your biggest fan! :P
it's quite good
Where can you get the mp3 for this song. I love the guitar solo.
Richie is the fucking man
Wow... Thanks for uploading buthebecco! Where is this track originally found?
What album is this on??
well he could have got the audio track of the singing from the boys from MR Big cos hes good mates with them cos it sounds like the track used in the mr big version im talkin bout backing vocals
OK!!! thanks very much!!!
like it
WHERE can I find this? can´t find it on iTunes :(
pake idm lahkan
+eko budi I doubt he got what you said, but some people prefer getting the song from itunes because it has more dynamic sound quality although not too significant, sory bukannya sok inggris biar sama2 ngerti aja krn ini forum global
mr big, 2004, influences and connections vol 1
What CD is this on???
TOP MARKOTOP
is that paul singing harmony?
crack!!
Better much better version . Richie Kotzen is the Best !!
jorge bravo I think I'm developing a mancrush on this guy. I can see why he got into trouble in Poison. Just so awesome. 😊🎧
Wow Beautiful Life !!!!
El tipo!
Ritcie version の方が好きかも♪
まあとにかくMr.BIgもRitcie Kotzenも大好き☆
where is this performanc from? Is it on CD?
Cool....
Tanto maglio del' originale
What release is this version off of?
www.amazon.com/Mr-Big-Tribute-Various-Artists/dp/B00009KM67
manteb
This is the best reply on youtube ever. I'm gonna plagiarize from this pretty soon. Oh yeah, and Richie Kotzen is better than both DeVille and Gilbert.
whizzbangnyc I agree at some point, Kotzen is one of my favorite artists ever... But in Poison I prefer CC... Because of the style, and Gilbert in Mr. Big... It is because of the perspective I have, the solos, the energy, they complete fit in their bands
Kotzen songs in Poison weren't the Hard Rock I love from Poison and the live solos in the live DVD are not bad, but not good for the songs
In Mr. Big I don't know why he didn't play with the drill... I does a good job, but those things are the ones that makes the band what it is (for not mention other things)
However I love his solo job and TWD is a great band!
It is just my opinion xD
mr big. song
this is really great!!! what album is this song in?
I guess Pat Torpey. Pat sometimes also help on Richie's tour.
Гарно1111!!!!!!!!
So much better than Mr. Big's version!!
This is Mr.Big with Kotzen on lead vocals.....
MrJonnywannab Well then this is so much better version than the original one!
Pablo Sequeira LOL!!! This is good,but the original is great!
"To Be With You" was written by Eric Martin. The guitar chords/lyrics/melody. It was sort of his throw-away song until Paul Gilbert heard it and made the band record it ;)
This version sounds really good and "Mr. Big-ish" because Pat Torpey (Mr. Big drummer) is singing the chorus harmonies ;D
And Richie is singing a lot like Eric here, which is not a bad thing at all!
Mr. WHO? Richie all the way!
Very Brian May-esque solo... Nice.
Better
Actually this is Mr.Big with Richie as a lead singer.
VA Influences & Connections Vol. 1 Mr Big
the upgraded and hybrid version of chris cornell
Unlike most of the comments here I like Eric's version better, since he practically mastered and polished this song when he was a teen. Lol well the real reason is that he pauses a lot of the words here, stretches them out a bit to much, and a bit slow compared to Eric's version. I think this song is better when it's streamlined and simple like Martin's, like a campfire song. Still a good cover though. If a more slow tempo but louder instrumentals is more of your thing then this one's for you. But one thing is for sure Richie's has a much more dynamic voice than Martin.
Eric Martin is actually 'A BETTER SINGER THAN KOTZEN.' But Richie was a Better Song Writer, Guitarist and above average blues vocal singer. AND Kotzen is about 10 yrs younger so...that's the way it goes.