@@juliebedford454 And if Rush had Tabac as a lead singer instead of Helium Boy they would have had more success than they could handle. Tabac had a great set of pipes, and they never sounded better than they do here. But you're right, the comparison is foolish.
I've never walked foot on Earth at the same time as Ron Tabak, but I got really into prism when I was ten. I was driving back home from Calgary the other day & this song came on the radio. I hadn't listened to it in a few years, & I was amazed how much more I liked it today. The lyrics & the tune just have such a tragic energy to it. It's almost like it was a requiem for Ron before he even died. Maybe I'm a little drunk, but I get a lot of enjoyment from Ron's whacko head gesturing & facial expressions.
I grew up in Vancouver also and I too was a young Prism fan. I'll never forget back in the summer of '84, I was selling ice cream in the PNE parade up Hastings street. Ron Tabak of Prism was in the parade on foot, waving (of course) and handing out Prism buttons. At one point as he passed by me, he gave me a little head shake and put a Prism button in the ice cream cooler I was walking around with. It likely meant nothing to him but I thought it was such a big deal at the time. RIP Ron
84? Hmmmmm must’ve been earlier than that because that’s the year he passed away and he wasn’t with the band. Actually, they were talking about getting back together.
I remember in about 2002 (when I was 20) I drove about 4 hours in a blizzard to see Prism in a small town bar in Saskatchewan... when I got there I was told they sold out of tickets... so I stood out in the snow for about 20 minutes listening at the door till the bouncer let me in. The deal was you paid for the ticket and you get a free beer, as he let me in he handed me the beer and I told him he could keep it... I was only there for one thing to see Prism. It was a really good concert.
I grew up in Vancouver and loved all the local bands that "hit it big": Loverboy, Prism, Chilliwack, Adams, The Headpins, etc. On Christmas 1984 I received a brand new ghetto blaster from my folks--I was 12, I guess. That night I had it tuned to 99.3 C-FOX when I heard the news about Ron Tabak's death.
My late bro was a high school buddy of a Canuck friend. He bought the Young and Restless album even though he was a new wave fan. He introduced me to the Canadian rock scene. Rush, Honeymoon Suite, Loverboy, Prism. Fun memories.
I live a few blocks from Forest Lawn cemetery where Ron Tabak is buried in Burnaby B.C. Canada. Whenever I pass that place, I think of this video - great song - great band - RIP Ron !
Seen Prism in 1978 and I was sixteen in the Calgary Corral. One thing I do not forget about that concert was Ron only wearing one glove and I thought maybe there was something wrong with his hand or he lost that hand, but what a awesome concert.
The first time I heard Guns and Roses' 'Sweet Child of Mine' I thought I was listening to a Prism song I hadn't heard before. There is an amazing similarity between Ron Tabak's and Axl Rose's vocal styles.
Canada had some good bands back in the day...Prism, Harlequin, Trooper, Loverboy, April Wine, Streetheart, Rush... I'm sure I skipped a few, but these are the bands that stuck out in my mind for the same time frame - late 70's/ early 80's
prism , streetheart , kim mitchell , harlequin , toronto , rush , trooper , helix , frank soda , april wine , chilliwack , loverboy , the kings...you could go on all night long..the canadian music scene was a major player in my life..the late ron tabak and kenny shields of streetheart are my hereos..miss you ron..long may you entertain kenny
1st album i ever bought with my own money made from shovellen driveways, Armageddon for 7.99 i believe at Records on Wheels..that Christmas my dad surprised me when he had picked up "all the best from prism" while in the city for a conference.young and the restless..take me to teh kaptin..spaceship superstar..terrific stuff..thanks for posting
As the band was preparing to record their next album in the summer of 1981, Tabak (lead singer) was fired. Various reasons cited were his conflicts with other band members, several run-ins with the law, lack of songwriting ability and his refusal to conduct interviews due to his stutter. Saw them live last year with Al Harlow as lead singer and they put on a great show!
Fantastic song from a great Canadian band. This group literally cooked playing live and Ron Tabak was arguably the best Canadian lead singer of the day. I saw them open for Cheap Trick in London Ontario in 1979. One of the best rock shows I have ever seen.
Wow this is a great song. I missed out on the early 80's music before and I enjoy this so much now. I had a copy of Your Like The Wind on 45, its lost now. Hope more of their music videos appear in the future. Thanks so much
I currently live near Ron Tabak's old neighborhood in New West. BC and have visited his grave in Burnaby at Forest Lawn Cemetery. There used to be a Prism CD plastic cover planted face up on his grave. I wouldn't be surprised that a souvenir hunter snatched it by now. Maybe it is time to go by again and see.
Way before their time. Hair metal sound before hair metal knew what it was. If Prism had of been a decade later they would have been international in addition to being Canadian icons.
Greetings from Vancouver. I have been hoping for a long time that this video would surface on You Tube - I am sooo glad ! Saw them perform this song in Calgary in the early eighties - if I remember correctly, we were all on acid lol !
oh thank you.. i'm not familiar with the group, still, thanks to that guy ron(r.i.p.)for that perfect voice on 'i dont want to want you anymore'. hope someone will soon post it here! tnx again, marlene!
Surprisingly relevant song. "and the stand, and say I didn't know what I was doing..." Reminds me that we need to get RID of the Young Offender Act in Canada. Or the Criminal Youth Justice Act, or whatever name it is now. Damn Liberals.
High School was so much more better with these songs!
Perhaps, but it was up to the chicks getting into the same rock and roll man!
Very underrated Vanc band. Never got their due.
One of the most memorable Canadian songs ever from the 80's. Prism, with Ron Tabac (RIP), was an iconic Canadian band.
I love this band but anything from Rush is more memorable.
Why even compare the two (Prism and Rush)? Appreciate both. And Ron Tabak’s voice was definitely memorable. - From a native Canadian 🇨🇦😊
@@juliebedford454 And if Rush had Tabac as a lead singer instead of Helium Boy they would have had more success than they could handle. Tabac had a great set of pipes, and they never sounded better than they do here. But you're right, the comparison is foolish.
briggsquantum; it's Tabak and Geddy Lee is a waaay better singer than you and most of the popular singers out now will ever be.
I definitely love this song people think It's too radical But it just How to stop being a victim And become a victor!
Wake up, they need to be jacked up, this back on radio, Charles
I loved that band, they was so good , when they had Ron Tabek, wish they were all still together, so sad👍👍😎😎❤️🙏🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Ron Tabak's voice ruled rest in peace Ron.
See forever eyes and flyin are my Prism favorites
I've never walked foot on Earth at the same time as Ron Tabak, but I got really into prism when I was ten. I was driving back home from Calgary the other day & this song came on the radio. I hadn't listened to it in a few years, & I was amazed how much more I liked it today. The lyrics & the tune just have such a tragic energy to it.
It's almost like it was a requiem for Ron before he even died.
Maybe I'm a little drunk, but I get a lot of enjoyment from Ron's whacko head gesturing & facial expressions.
I grew up in Vancouver also and I too was a young Prism fan.
I'll never forget back in the summer of '84, I was selling ice cream in the PNE parade up Hastings street. Ron Tabak of Prism was in the parade on foot, waving (of course) and handing out Prism buttons. At one point as he passed by me, he gave me a little head shake and put a Prism button in the ice cream cooler I was walking around with. It likely meant nothing to him but I thought it was such a big deal at the time.
RIP Ron
84? Hmmmmm must’ve been earlier than that because that’s the year he passed away and he wasn’t with the band. Actually, they were talking about getting back together.
I remember in about 2002 (when I was 20) I drove about 4 hours in a blizzard to see Prism in a small town bar in Saskatchewan... when I got there I was told they sold out of tickets... so I stood out in the snow for about 20 minutes listening at the door till the bouncer let me in. The deal was you paid for the ticket and you get a free beer, as he let me in he handed me the beer and I told him he could keep it... I was only there for one thing to see Prism. It was a really good concert.
A band with great songs
When friends were friends
Ron, I hope you're Rockin Em up there Fly Free Brother.............D
Nice sentiment there but no one is in heaven or hell until Judgement Day. Shalom
Who are you to say where anyone is? Take it elsewhere pal. Shalom.
Classic Song. And Canadian.
RIP RON TABAK great song
Loved Prism when l was younger. Still love them in 2020!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Opened up for them around 92. Darcy singing and Andy on keys. Still a great band.
What did you open up? Hope they liked it
I saw them with Darcy in the early 00s. It was decent. I was still filling diapers in their heyday 😏
Original Prism one of my favourite bands. I miss these days too.
Prism, Trooper, Helix, Mahogany Rush, Fludd, Goddo, April Wine, All great Canadian Bands
Seen Prism and The Pumps in Halifax from Back in 1979 What great Concert
PRISM played my grade 8 high school dance back in 1976....seems like yesterday.
Takes me right back to the early 1980's.
What a wonderful band!
I live in Canada, so this is great for us............
❤awesome musician...
Just another "GREAT CANADIAN BAND"
I just seen them last night here in Esterhazy Saskatchewan.
Prism!!! Loved them then and Love them now!!
My all time Favorite Band!!!
Miss you Ron(what a talent)!!
Love ya Al!!!
Rock on "Big Black Sky"!!!
Prism will always be one of my favorites. Such a great song. Rip..Ron always missed
My favorite album they put out,great music...but still really like:Take Me Away and See Forever Eyes
I grew up in Vancouver and loved all the local bands that "hit it big": Loverboy, Prism, Chilliwack, Adams, The Headpins, etc. On Christmas 1984 I received a brand new ghetto blaster from my folks--I was 12, I guess. That night I had it tuned to 99.3 C-FOX when I heard the news about Ron Tabak's death.
I love this song, I can relate to every word. it's like they wrote this song so I didn't have to, thanx Prism guys.
Love you still Ron!!!!
Rock on Prism!!!
My late bro was a high school buddy of a Canuck friend. He bought the Young and Restless album even though he was a new wave fan. He introduced me to the Canadian rock scene. Rush, Honeymoon Suite, Loverboy, Prism. Fun memories.
Still fits in today's mix !
Grade 8 and a million years ago wow roller skating and asteroids!!
I was a total Prim fan/ Have their Prism, See Forever Eyes, Armagedon & Young & restless LP"S
I live a few blocks from Forest Lawn cemetery where Ron Tabak is buried in Burnaby B.C. Canada. Whenever I pass that place, I think of this video - great song - great band - RIP Ron !
I love this song,,
You are not alone. Reminds me of being young and restless living in Calgary during the early eighties.
Seen Prism in 1978 and I was sixteen in the Calgary Corral. One thing I do not forget about that concert was Ron only wearing one glove and I thought maybe there was something wrong with his hand or he lost that hand, but what a awesome concert.
PRISM ROCKS FOREVER!!!!
Ron was the best! RIP
The first time I heard Guns and Roses' 'Sweet Child of Mine' I thought I was listening to a Prism song I hadn't heard before. There is an amazing similarity between Ron Tabak's and Axl Rose's vocal styles.
A FANTASTIC BAND! ROCK ON!
ANGEL
EXCELLENT WOW CANADIAN BAND HIT THE WORLD///LOVE U
What an awesome and amazing Canadian rock band!!
AWESOME!!!! BEST EVER!!
have always loved the short drum solo at 2:08...awesome....Prism were great and i'm also glad we have these recording to keep their memory going
A large part of the soundtrack o my youth... soooo awesome. ] -)
I've seen them many times, and they ROCK!! Great Guys, Great Music!!!
Canada had some good bands back in the day...Prism, Harlequin, Trooper, Loverboy, April Wine, Streetheart, Rush... I'm sure I skipped a few, but these are the bands that stuck out in my mind for the same time frame - late 70's/ early 80's
…Chilliwack, Triumph, Honeymoon Suite…
prism , streetheart , kim mitchell , harlequin , toronto , rush , trooper , helix , frank soda , april wine , chilliwack , loverboy , the kings...you could go on all night long..the canadian music scene was a major player in my life..the late ron tabak and kenny shields of streetheart are my hereos..miss you ron..long may you entertain kenny
Was a fan and still a fan.
damn we have awesome talent here in canada!!
Great song - great band - Go Canada go !
I see prism twice annually... 2 days away is the next show!!
So great to see them in video again! Saw them with STYX at Queens in Kingston back in 1979! Have most of their albums..
.................. love is an illusion , clouding our judgement. the perfect magic trick controlling our hearts Oct 5 2017 XOX Marshall
Man Ron had a great voice, what a loss.
love it... great band
Spaceship Superstar was first I heard of Prism, never looked back, ftr Tabak died never went to another of their shows
You have the right to your opinion,
BUT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO MY OPINION, and MY Opinion is
THEY ROCK!!!!
PRISM FOREVER!!!!
Have a Great Week!!!
I never seen Billy Joel on guitar b4! Awesome!
Lindsay Mitchell great guitar player
Great band, got to see them this summer at Edmonton Rock n Roll Society concert.
1st album i ever bought with my own money made from shovellen driveways, Armageddon for 7.99 i believe at Records on Wheels..that Christmas my dad surprised me when he had picked up "all the best from prism" while in the city for a conference.young and the restless..take me to teh kaptin..spaceship superstar..terrific stuff..thanks for posting
Live i will never forget them
Awesome song! Prism is a great band. My band & I opened for them at gig in the 90's. Great guys! \m/
I agree. those were great tunes!
Great Canadian band. Darcy,if you're reading this, would love to see ya back singing lead vocals and Andy on keyboard as well
Yes, Darcy was fantastic. Al seems to want the money (and glory?) for himself.
i love this feel good song good band
As the band was preparing to record their next album in the summer of 1981, Tabak (lead singer) was fired. Various reasons cited were his conflicts with other band members, several run-ins with the law, lack of songwriting ability and his refusal to conduct interviews due to his stutter. Saw them live last year with Al Harlow as lead singer and they put on a great show!
These tunes were always there for me as a teen, still listen to it now xoxo
Drank n smoked a lot partying to this music !!
LOVE PRISM /MISS RON! :(
Saw this LIVE, got it on vinyl
Great late 70s Vancouver Sound....
RIP Ron and RIP Rocket Norton !!!
love it...
Fantastic song from a great Canadian band. This group literally cooked playing live and Ron Tabak was arguably the best Canadian lead singer of the day. I saw them open for Cheap Trick in London Ontario in 1979. One of the best rock shows I have ever seen.
Thanks for posting this
@Blownwillyscoupe
You are so right!!! PRISM!!! All the Way! Ron was FANTASTIC!!
Al Harlow, I love you!!!!
Wow this is a great song. I missed out on the early 80's music before and I enjoy this so much now. I had a copy of Your Like The Wind on 45, its lost now. Hope more of their music videos appear in the future. Thanks so much
Not the same without Ron Tabak!
Thanks!
My love my friend you could sing the phone book and people would love it.I will miss you for ever my love.❤
BEST BAND EVER !!!!!!!
Yes, this is a great video and will document how great that Ron and the guys are for many generations to come. Great post & thank you -
I cannot even consider how many times I listened to this song when i was a kid. Surprised my mom didnt snuff me out haha
wish the sound was clearer but the song is so good anyways it carries through
I played this song over and over it was Bret Hart's song when he wrestled with stampede wrestling.
I currently live near Ron Tabak's old neighborhood in New West. BC and have visited his grave in Burnaby at Forest Lawn Cemetery. There used to be a Prism CD plastic cover planted face up on his grave. I wouldn't be surprised that a souvenir hunter snatched it by now. Maybe it is time to go by again and see.
@Blownwillyscoupe Can't forget Harelquin and Toronto!
Way before their time. Hair metal sound before hair metal knew what it was. If Prism had of been a decade later they would have been international in addition to being Canadian icons.
these guys were fucking great back then i seen them 5 times each show better than the other its just too bad about ron he was awsome
Awesome! Great find. Wish there was more like this.
Yes, it was Prism who sang I Don't Want To Want You Anymore.
Awesome video,this songs bringd back lotsa memories cruising Sauble Beach in a Mini!
Greetings from Vancouver. I have been hoping for a long time that this video would surface on You Tube - I am sooo glad ! Saw them perform this song in Calgary in the early eighties - if I remember correctly, we were all on acid lol !
oh thank you.. i'm not familiar with the group, still, thanks to that guy ron(r.i.p.)for that perfect voice on 'i dont want to want you anymore'. hope someone will soon post it here! tnx again, marlene!
Thanks so much for posting this...what memories from grade 10...lol...man i'm getting old ;)
Oh..and LoverBoy.. and Pat Benatar and the 70's Jerry Doucette..he really rocked with Mama Let Him Play...
nightowl --- great point
Now I'm old and restless lol
i hear this song everyday at work on Dave f.m
Surprisingly relevant song.
"and the stand, and say I didn't know what I was doing..."
Reminds me that we need to get RID of the Young Offender Act in Canada.
Or the Criminal Youth Justice Act, or whatever name it is now.
Damn Liberals.