I was about 15 rows from the front at this show. Quite Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osborne, Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions and Van Halen. I just turned 17 and had the time of my life. It was well over 100degrees in the San Bernardino desert. I’ve been to hundreds of shows and this is still #1. Over 350,000 metalheads. Great reaction 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
I was there. Not nearly as close. My family was just my older sister (17), me (13), and my dad. My sister wanted to go but my dad said only if you take your brother.
Hey, brother! I was one of those in the crowd only a few feet from front row, at least for a short while when Triumph and Quiet Riot were playing. Once Motley Crew took the stage and the crowd got rowdy, we were pushed back to the tower. I agree, this by far has been the best show ever, even after going to hundreds of concerts since then. Too bad VH had to end on a bad note.
Several good versions of "Victim of Changes" out there as well. The live version from the box set is also great. The album recording is also fantastic.
Glen Tipton and K.K. Downing the best twin guitar attack ever! Combined with Rob Halford's incredible vocals is why Priest has always been my favorite Metal band!
If I could see videos of my top 2 anthems it would be victim of changes off unleashed and Honey Hush by Foghat from Foghat live. Those 2 started my mom's frustration about how the brooms were always wearing out so soon !! Little did she know I was in the east with Priest. And that huge crowd on Foghat live. Sadly only 6 songs on that one 😔
@@STARBREAKER71 good inside info.👍But I had never seen J P on any kind of promo videos. So in 1979 that's all I had to go with. Doesn't change a thing but thank you for the tip .✌️
@@johnnyamaro6643 Read Rob Halfords book Confess(that info about the vocals is in there). you will find out some interesting things.Its a good read if your a fan.
@Johnny Amaro When they went in to mix unleashed, Rob said his vocals sounded like crap due to insomnia and jet lag, so he grabbed a mic and sang the entire album start to finish in one take and they mixed it in.
Heavy metal at its purest and rawest state. The power of the Priest. Of all the songs they have, "Beyond the Realms of Death" would be a whole trip. And my favorite guitar solo ever, imo.
I first heard this song in 1978. I was 14 years old. The album was brilliant, the music was groundbreaking, Rob Halford was otherworldly the way he sang. And the band was amazing. Aileen it is so cool to see your reaction to this song and performance. Thank you.
A great Judas Priest song. Others to check out - The Ripper (Unleashed in the east version), Dreamer/Deceiver Deceiver, Tyrant (Unleashed in the East version), Genocide(Unleashed in the East version), Sinner(Unleashed in the East version), Diamonds and Rust (Unleashed in the East version), Exciter (Unleashed in the East version), Beyond the Realms of Death, Hell Bent for Leather, Take On the World, The Green Manalishi(Unleashed in the East version), Running Wild, Breaking the Law, Grinder, United, Living After Midnight, You Don't have to be Old to be Wise, Heading Out to the Highway, Hot Rockin, Desert Plains, The Hellion/Electric Eye, Riding on the Wind, Bloodstone, Screaming for Vengeance, You Got Another Thing Coming, Freewheel Burning, Jawbreaker, The Sentinel, Love Bites, Locked In, Painkiller, Bullet Train.
One of the Greatest Heavy Metal Songs ever written......his Scream after the Middle Part is LEGENDARY !!!!!!....His Version of the THE WHO : WONT GET FOOLED AGAIN Scream !
There were 350,000 of us metal heads in 105* heat loving every minute of it! The line up was Triumph, Quiet Riot, Motley Crew, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Van Halen.
Another great song from Judas Priest this one is a stark contrast to painkiller with it's harmonic vocals, and changes. I really hope to see a deeper dive into Rob Halford with other great songs like Diamonds and Rust, Electric Eye, You got another thing coming, Turbo Lover, and so many more greats from this legendary band
This was the US Festival, 1983. My dad was there, and the reported attendance was over 600,000. He talks about this specific concert to me all the time, as Judas Priest was louder than Van Halen, Ozzy, and the Scorpions on that day. He said it took him hours to get to the front, but he was still able to do it.
I agree with comments about Dreamer/Deceiver. A true golden oldie. Another big one would be Beyond The Realms of Death. That particural tracl captures something really essential, not only in metal but in music in general. Priest played here in Finland about three months ago. That was my 11th time seeing them live. Priest will be back🤘
Growing up in the 80’s was a blessing for metal fans. Seeing the talent spawned by Black Sabbath coming constantly with killer tracks made my record collection huge. Loved your take on this old one.
They used to hang out at a little club called rockers in Phoenix. Met them several times along with Ronnie James Dio. All of them were super cool and bought us rounds of cold beer.
Fun fact, Scott Travis one of the drummers sold me my drum kit 24 years ago at guitar center and even autographed the kit. Also Aileen loves bass, it is shocking to me she hasn't done Primus with Les Claypool. "Jerry was a race car driver" she will love the bass and break down
"Demonizer" from their 2005 album 'Angel of Retribution' is one of my favorite Judas Priest songs. Rob Halford left 2 years after their Legendary 1990 album 'Painkiller' came out. He rejoined Priest in 2003 and the rest is history as that was the start of another amazing era for the band. 'Angel of Retribution' is a worthy follow-up to 'Painkiller' and 'Painkiller' was already a landmark album.
Aileen, I really loved your reaction to this because Rob Halford and the band completely blow my mind in this performance. I first listened to this song on record in like 1978, I was 14 years old. Epic music.
Probably one of the all-time classic Judas Priest songs. One the best live verisons. This day was on Sunday, May 29 (Heavy Metal Day). And the bands that played were: Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions and Van Halen. The reprise festival ran for three days[...] In late May, its first day weather was slightly cooler at 35 °C, but air quality conditions in the region were the worst in four years. The total attendance was reported at 670,000 and the festival still lost $12 million; as Van Halen was reportedly paid $1.5 million dollars to perform. There were two reported deaths
Great reaction👍🏻 Judas Priest are right up there with Black Sabbath in my opinion. You can't go wrong with Priest, live or studio. Keep them coming. You look great by the way and your eyebrow still does it for me. I've never been able to do that 🤨
I was there and, as I recall, all three days of the festival got to around 120 degrees in Glen Helen, out there in the middle of the desert. Think Woodstock without water or shade. The local fire department hosed us down with water cannons to minimize heat stroke casualties. As at Woodstock, crowd control broke down a bit, so no one really knows how many were there. I heard estimates of around a half-million. Most overwhelming concert I ever went to!
HOLY SHIT I WAS AT THIS SHOW!!!!! Day 2 (Sunday, May 29th 1983) was dubbed “Heavy Metal Day,” with Quiet Riot; Mötley Crüe; Ozzy Osbourne; Judas Priest; Triumph, Scorpions; and Van Halen. VAN HALEN set a record $1.5 million to play Day 2 ("Heavy Metal Day") of Apple founder Steve Wozniak's US Festival, the second and final year of the event. It's the most any act has ever been paid for a single performance. The last day the bill was exclusively hard rock bands, and the crowd grew to a stunning 600,000 which was a shock to everyone, not at least the bands themselves.
Didn't The Clash get paid the same amount on the first day ? Not dissing just remembering what I read in Circus magazine back in the day. Great comment bud. ✌️
@@johnnyamaro6643 The Clash headlined the new wave day but were fed up that they were receiving a decidedly un-punky $500,000 when the other day's headliners - David Bowie and Van Halen, were trousering a cool and frankly ludicrous $1.5million. These were unprecedented fees and off the scale for 1983, in fact, they'd be off the scale now.Between the $1.5 million Bowie was paid and the $500,000 extra they had to give to Van Halen, Bowie’s appearance ended up costing the US Festival $2 million.
There were 10’s of thousands at the US festival that year and was in the summer thus him being hot and all. Awesome song and it really showcases Rob’s vocal range.
Keep in mind there was likely a lot of drinking going on as well. Bands of that era were no strangers to being drunk on stage. Sometimes absolutely obliterated but could still pull off outstanding performances. Alcohol turns the skin a flush color and is a sign of alcohol sensitivity.
@@armandoaraujo6128 Actually 670,00 was for all 3 days of the festival , the metal day had 350,000 people , 375,000 tickets were sold for that day , but they estimated 350 showed , l was pretty far up front , damn hot , but a great day.
Judas Priest along with Iron Maiden and Kiss are absolutely the top three bands that changed my life.....but Judas Priest is number one for me I bought their "Stained Class" album in 1986 when I was 12 years old at a flea market on cassette with my allowance money for like five dollars it was my first album purchase ever with my own money the album blew me away and to this day it's one of the most unique sounding heavy metal albums I'd ever heard and it forever changed my life musically!!!
One thing I'm proud of these times was so many people together just enjoying their favourite bands (or discovering some others we just knew the name, not their sound) and not even a thought about "mUh SaFeTy".. The world was so much cool andcsafe back then (we were tougher, too)
Funny you mentioned multiple songs Aileen. This song was composed by fusing two earlier songs. The main part of the song, including the riffs, came from "Whisky Woman," which was written in 1972 while original Priest singer Al Atkins was still in the band. The softer passage, building up tension for the climaxing ending of the song, came from a song singer Rob Halford had written called "Red Light Lady." K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford and Al Atkins are all credited for writing the song. The song's lyrics have been debated by Priest fans. The song seems to focus on a woman who is past her prime, which leads her to drown her sorrows in alcohol when she can't find a man anymore. At first glance, she might seem like the "Victim of Changes," but later in the song, the "I" of the lyrics (a man speaking to the woman) reveals a certain affection for her, and a dissatisfaction because he's lost her and he can't have her back, making him the victim. This has never been cleared up.
Time very well spent watching their whole set at us festival.. Highly recommended. Priest is still putting on a great show, saw them back in April this year, Rob can still make your jaw drop with those high notes at age 70.
Rob's voice has never changed!! Even into 70's he's still got it. Could you give your take on "I still love you" unplugged by Kiss, or even an Elvis song. Maybe If I can Dream, or American Trilogy. Thank you :)
Yeah, classic Priest. I can see you really like them, and undstandibly so. Live in Memphis 82, songs; Desert Plains and Riding on the Wind are must see! Seriously , this is Priest at their best and why they at the time were referred to as 'Metal Gods' . /,,/ ! Peace // Defenders imo their best album is choc full of metal goodness, a metal symphony from the first note to the last, a perfect album.
If someone asks to hear their first heavy metal song, this is what I offer them. It is such a definitive metal song, one of my all time favorites of any genre.
A superb yet underrated live song of theirs is Exciter from the Unleashed in the East EP. There's no video for it, just the track but no other version is nearly as epic as that one. Enjoy!
Love JP and Rob's voice has always been incredible. I would love to hear you react to Geoff Tates voice on his performance of Take Hold of the Flame, you want to talk about range!!
It makes me so happy to see you feeling and loving the music that I grew up with. I still feel that as a teenager in the 70s I grew up with the best and most creative music. Now I get the pleasure of seeing the younger generations getting the same excitement.
Great reaction! Some other great songs include Beyond the Realms of Death, Blood Red Skies, Hell Bent for Leather, Screaming for Vengeance, and Freewheel Burning. They have a lot of great songs though. Beyond the Realms of Death has one of my favorite guitar solos and a great tone to the guitars, but it's best to listen to the studio version of that song.
Born and bred in Birmingham, England where "The Priest " come from....lucky enough to have been around when they were starting off.....seen them so many times and they have NEVER played a bad gig......amazing band.
🤘I WAS AT THIS FESTIVAL ABOUT 50 FEET FROM STAGE THERE WERE 350 THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE OVER THE WEEKEND GLAD 4 THESE VIDEOS I WAS QUITE WASTED IT WAS HOT 🔥 IN DEVOR THAT DAY 🤘ed
"Dreamer, Deceiver/Deceiver" is the song(s) you must hear next...but please do the studio version. Ideally, there is a good lyric video out there with the studio version as the music. In any case, these songs ffg o together, and they will give you a better idea of vocalist Rob Halford's true range and versatility. God bless!!
I remember back in 76' I was hanging at a buddy's house and a mutual friend came over and said, "I just picked this album up!". It was 'Sad Wings of Destiny' - my introduction to Judas Priest. Been a fan since. 'Dreamer/Deciever' from the same album is great: th-cam.com/video/Wvlq1F-X6Ko/w-d-xo.html
Now that you have heard the live version, you need to hear the studio original at some point for the pristine sound and great mix, it is one of the ultimate headphones songs. For more live Fury try Sinner from either Unleashed in the East or the video from Atlanta 1983, both are immense. They have a ton of songs you need to hear, Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶
I'm 58 years old Is seen Judas Priest several times but my 1st time was 1979 opening for kiss what you should check out is an album called unleashed in the East it's live it will blow you away
I’m hoping for something from the Defenders of the Faith album eventually. The best tracks on there are absolutely incredible: Freewheel Burning Jawbreaker Rock Hard Ride Free The Sentinel The first four tracks of the album all killer from one to the next.
I was listening to this song in about 1985 when I met a Creek/Seminole Indian girl in Tulsa. We got married. Later on, I sent her away with tears in my eyes. I was still listening to this song. I still listen to it now. Got a lot of history with this song.
Saw these guys in 1979 as a 19 year old kid at a small venue in frederick Maryland where there were around 400 people there and left me as big fan ever since seeing JUDAS PRIEST 🤘😎
It's good to drink from the fountain, revisit the legends, remember where we came from... that same year I watched for the first and only time in my life the show of another legend, Van Halen! Still in 1983 I was able to watch the Kiss show playing for the first time in my country in a stadium packed with 40 thousand people. These are wonderful memories that we were able to witness at the birth of this incredible musical style that is Heavy Metal!
I was at the US Festival. It was super hot out. I am sure Rob Halford (Vocalist) was over-heating like everyone else. But they were one of the Best performers of that day. There were over 300K in the crowd for Metal Day !!!
I'm so glad you did this particular video and performance of this amazing song... not enough people do... just shows how powerful Robs vocals are... and how talented the musicianship is.... Great reaction...😁
That's why most of us like you so much that you listen and talk about the music and the way it moves you great reaction as always Aileen have a great rest of your day ❤️
Judas Priest has so many great songs. The Green Manalishi-Heading out to the highway-Hot Rockin-Desert Plains-Beyond the Realms of Death-Diamonds and Rust-You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’- Freewheel Burning. are some of my favorite.
I was about 15 rows from the front at this show. Quite Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osborne, Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions and Van Halen. I just turned 17 and had the time of my life. It was well over 100degrees in the San Bernardino desert. I’ve been to hundreds of shows and this is still #1. Over 350,000 metalheads. Great reaction 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
I was there. Not nearly as close. My family was just my older sister (17), me (13), and my dad. My sister wanted to go but my dad said only if you take your brother.
Was there myself…epic!
Bro.... now that's something to own... awesome! Wish I was there
Hey, brother! I was one of those in the crowd only a few feet from front row, at least for a short while when Triumph and Quiet Riot were playing. Once Motley Crew took the stage and the crowd got rowdy, we were pushed back to the tower.
I agree, this by far has been the best show ever, even after going to hundreds of concerts since then.
Too bad VH had to end on a bad note.
The Triumph set at this show is legendary.
This is the perfect song to describe Judas priest
You forgott "Breakin' the Law".
Several good versions of "Victim of Changes" out there as well. The live version from the box set is also great. The album recording is also fantastic.
@@llongone2 The version from "Unleashed in the East" is very good too.
@@armandoaraujo6128 I agree diffidently
@@darthdeluxe_1 dude sinner, the Ripper, one for the Road,
Glen Tipton and K.K. Downing the best twin guitar attack ever! Combined with Rob Halford's incredible vocals is why Priest has always been my favorite Metal band!
@Pleasant Valley, dem ist nichts hinzuzufügen, I think so!!!!👋👌🤘
I'am 59 Years old, an Priest is a time of my Life😁
Murray and smith also a fantastic duo, check out the current lineup , pumpkins united helloween
Sabbath was my favorite rock band but Priest was THE metal band!👍
@Poopa Scoopa absolutely, and wishbone ash also
Glenn and KK are two of the biggest reason why I put down an air guitar broomstick and picked up a real guitar.
I've seen them twice. Priest does NOT fuck around.
Judas Priest straight up Bad Ass Professional Metal Gods .
hell yeah bro the true metal god's 👍
The recording of this song on Unleashed in the East is some of the best Metal ever produced. Frankly the entire album is Priest at it's best.
If I could see videos of my top 2 anthems it would be victim of changes off unleashed and Honey Hush by Foghat from Foghat live. Those 2 started my mom's frustration about how the brooms were always wearing out so soon
!! Little did she know I was in the east with Priest. And that huge crowd on Foghat live. Sadly only 6 songs on that one
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The vocals for Unleashed in the East were rerecorded in the studio, true story.
@@STARBREAKER71 good inside info.👍But I had never seen J P on any kind of promo videos. So in 1979 that's all I had to go with. Doesn't change a thing but thank you for the tip .✌️
@@johnnyamaro6643 Read Rob Halfords book Confess(that info about the vocals is in there). you will find out some interesting things.Its a good read if your a fan.
@Johnny Amaro When they went in to mix unleashed, Rob said his vocals sounded like crap due to insomnia and jet lag, so he grabbed a mic and sang the entire album start to finish in one take and they mixed it in.
Judas Priest is the very top of the mountain. Ill never stop listening to them.
Great choice, because this live version is imo their prime time.
Heavy metal at its purest and rawest state. The power of the Priest.
Of all the songs they have, "Beyond the Realms of Death" would be a whole trip. And my favorite guitar solo ever, imo.
Was about to say more or less same thing that and the Solo is one of the best solo's of any song ever.
@@MetalDragon42 A person of culture, I see.
Especially that live in Japan 79 performance. I still get chills watching that vid
@@Johnnymack666 🤡🤡🤡
I first heard this song in 1978. I was 14 years old. The album was brilliant, the music was groundbreaking, Rob Halford was otherworldly the way he sang. And the band was amazing. Aileen it is so cool to see your reaction to this song and performance. Thank you.
A great Judas Priest song. Others to check out - The Ripper (Unleashed in the east version), Dreamer/Deceiver Deceiver, Tyrant (Unleashed in the East version), Genocide(Unleashed in the East version), Sinner(Unleashed in the East version), Diamonds and Rust (Unleashed in the East version), Exciter (Unleashed in the East version), Beyond the Realms of Death, Hell Bent for Leather, Take On the World, The Green Manalishi(Unleashed in the East version), Running Wild, Breaking the Law, Grinder, United, Living After Midnight, You Don't have to be Old to be Wise, Heading Out to the Highway, Hot Rockin, Desert Plains, The Hellion/Electric Eye, Riding on the Wind, Bloodstone, Screaming for Vengeance, You Got Another Thing Coming, Freewheel Burning, Jawbreaker, The Sentinel, Love Bites, Locked In, Painkiller, Bullet Train.
She's got a very deep rabbit hole with this band indeed.I would add Solar Angels,The Rage,Steeler.
The Sentinel one of my favorits..
Green Manalishi
Not bullet train, this one is sucks!! 😵💫👎
Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson were Icons of 80's metal music...
One of the Greatest Heavy Metal Songs ever written......his Scream after the Middle Part is LEGENDARY !!!!!!....His Version of the THE WHO : WONT GET FOOLED AGAIN Scream !
There were 350,000 of us metal heads in 105* heat loving every minute of it!
The line up was Triumph, Quiet Riot, Motley Crew, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Van Halen.
Another great song from Judas Priest this one is a stark contrast to painkiller with it's harmonic vocals, and changes. I really hope to see a deeper dive into Rob Halford with other great songs like Diamonds and Rust, Electric Eye, You got another thing coming, Turbo Lover, and so many more greats from this legendary band
Diamonds and Rust is a must! so is Turbo Lover!
Guys you´re forgetin one of the best, ! Beyond the realms of Death lml
@@Emilions121 Absolutely. Also, not forgetting the two-part Dreamer Deceiver/Deceiver
BTROD 🎉
This was the US Festival, 1983. My dad was there, and the reported attendance was over 600,000. He talks about this specific concert to me all the time, as Judas Priest was louder than Van Halen, Ozzy, and the Scorpions on that day.
He said it took him hours to get to the front, but he was still able to do it.
I'll wager that his hearing didn't come back to him for several days!
I had just got out of the Army, and had the privledge of being there...what a party!! just now beginnning to hear good again, I'm now 63!!
I was there in the 2nd row. it was so hot that day. i drank a fifth of vodka and 2 hours later i was sober. by far the best concert i've seen.
I agree with comments about Dreamer/Deceiver. A true golden oldie. Another big one would be Beyond The Realms of Death. That particural tracl captures something really essential, not only in metal but in music in general. Priest played here in Finland about three months ago. That was my 11th time seeing them live. Priest will be back🤘
I cannot wait to see them again for like the 10th time here in Prague. Every show has been so good. Hurry March. I need some priest
Very good choice,can't wait to see your jaw drop!🤘😉
Growing up in the 80’s was a blessing for metal fans. Seeing the talent spawned by Black Sabbath coming constantly with killer tracks made my record collection huge. Loved your take on this old one.
I wasn't a metal fan, but this album is raw power! No present day band can pull this off.
Blood Red Skies is a great and very underrated song. I know you prefer live versions but the studio version really kicks ass imo!
Should react to BRS live at the Hammersmith. Best version!
@@MetalManiac1911 Is that the one from 2020 that I just watched???
The studio version is untouchable.
That is actually my favorite JP song.
@@jessejaehnig8278 Same. Blood Red Skies and The Sentinel.
I love how KK rips it up on his solo, then goes into those muted, percussive hits before the interlude.
They used to hang out at a little club called rockers in Phoenix. Met them several times along with Ronnie James Dio. All of them were super cool and bought us rounds of cold beer.
Fun fact, Scott Travis one of the drummers sold me my drum kit 24 years ago at guitar center and even autographed the kit. Also Aileen loves bass, it is shocking to me she hasn't done Primus with Les Claypool. "Jerry was a race car driver" she will love the bass and break down
I too was there that day. Between Judas Priest, and the Scorpions that was the best day of rock I have ever seen.
"Demonizer" from their 2005 album 'Angel of Retribution' is one of my favorite Judas Priest songs. Rob Halford left 2 years after their Legendary 1990 album 'Painkiller' came out. He rejoined Priest in 2003 and the rest is history as that was the start of another amazing era for the band. 'Angel of Retribution' is a worthy follow-up to 'Painkiller' and 'Painkiller' was already a landmark album.
Aileen, I really loved your reaction to this because Rob Halford and the band completely blow my mind in this performance. I first listened to this song on record in like 1978, I was 14 years old. Epic music.
They're still amazing live . Saw them in 2019 in Los Angeles. Judas Priest, Dio and Bruce Dickinson are the top 3 classic metal voices 🤘
Dickinson no. Much better Geoff Tate.
Queensryche ep and the warning ⚠️ are also pure genius 😊
Probably one of the all-time classic Judas Priest songs. One the best live verisons.
This day was on Sunday, May 29 (Heavy Metal Day). And the bands that played were: Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions and Van Halen.
The reprise festival ran for three days[...] In late May, its first day weather was slightly cooler at 35 °C, but air quality conditions in the region were the worst in four years. The total attendance was reported at 670,000 and the festival still lost $12 million; as Van Halen was reportedly paid $1.5 million dollars to perform. There were two reported deaths
Great reaction👍🏻 Judas Priest are right up there with Black Sabbath in my opinion. You can't go wrong with Priest, live or studio. Keep them coming. You look great by the way and your eyebrow still does it for me. I've never been able to do that 🤨
I was there and, as I recall, all three days of the festival got to around 120 degrees in Glen Helen, out there in the middle of the desert. Think Woodstock without water or shade. The local fire department hosed us down with water cannons to minimize heat stroke casualties. As at Woodstock, crowd control broke down a bit, so no one really knows how many were there. I heard estimates of around a half-million. Most overwhelming concert I ever went to!
HOLY SHIT I WAS AT THIS SHOW!!!!!
Day 2 (Sunday, May 29th 1983) was dubbed “Heavy Metal Day,” with Quiet Riot; Mötley Crüe; Ozzy Osbourne; Judas Priest; Triumph, Scorpions; and Van Halen.
VAN HALEN set a record $1.5 million to play Day 2 ("Heavy Metal Day") of Apple founder Steve Wozniak's US Festival, the second and final year of the event. It's the most any act has ever been paid for a single performance.
The last day the bill was exclusively hard rock bands, and the crowd grew to a stunning 600,000 which was a shock to everyone, not at least the bands themselves.
Didn't The Clash get paid the same amount on the first day ? Not dissing just remembering what I read in Circus magazine back in the day. Great comment bud. ✌️
@@johnnyamaro6643 The Clash headlined the new wave day but were fed up that they were receiving a decidedly un-punky $500,000 when the other day's headliners - David Bowie and Van Halen, were trousering a cool and frankly ludicrous $1.5million. These were unprecedented fees and off the scale for 1983, in fact, they'd be off the scale now.Between the $1.5 million Bowie was paid and the $500,000 extra they had to give to Van Halen, Bowie’s appearance ended up costing the US Festival $2 million.
@@raid7752 sorry for quoting the wrong amount for the Clash. My bad.
I was 23 and rocking and partying like crazy 🤣 so much fun Judas priest was so good 👍😊 his voice is so awesome ❤
There were 10’s of thousands at the US festival that year and was in the summer thus him being hot and all. Awesome song and it really showcases Rob’s vocal range.
Keep in mind there was likely a lot of drinking going on as well. Bands of that era were no strangers to being drunk on stage. Sometimes absolutely obliterated but could still pull off outstanding performances. Alcohol turns the skin a flush color and is a sign of alcohol sensitivity.
There were over 650,000 people in attendance. Priest slammed it!
I was there. It was hot AF!
@@Jp421JP Wow!!! I assumed 500,000 or more people at this festival... Holy God!
@@armandoaraujo6128 Actually 670,00 was for all 3 days of the festival , the metal day had 350,000 people , 375,000 tickets were sold for that day , but they estimated 350 showed , l was pretty far up front , damn hot , but a great day.
Saw them in Phoenix once. Absolutely fantastic.
Judas Priest along with Iron Maiden and Kiss are absolutely the top three bands that changed my life.....but Judas Priest is number one for me I bought their "Stained Class" album in 1986 when I was 12 years old at a flea market on cassette with my allowance money for like five dollars it was my first album purchase ever with my own money the album blew me away and to this day it's one of the most unique sounding heavy metal albums I'd ever heard and it forever changed my life musically!!!
This is the song that made me a Judas Priest fan. They gave me a whole lot of reasons to be one. 💯🤘🎶🎸
Cant wait, this performance is epic. Had suggested it a few times, going to love it
You're on a roll!
Such a classic live performance 😊
Such a great song ❤
The version on the live album 'Unleashed in the East' is the definitive version of this song.
These guys were 100% professionals. Well-rehearsed, perfect performance.
Unleased in the East.. LIVE !!..One of the best metal Albums EVER!!!! Every song kicks ass!!
One thing I'm proud of these times was so many people together just enjoying their favourite bands (or discovering some others we just knew the name, not their sound) and not even a thought about "mUh SaFeTy".. The world was so much cool andcsafe back then (we were tougher, too)
I have the 70's version on 'Unleashed In The East' on one of my workout playlists. I saw Priest twice in the early to mid 80's while in high school.
Could not wait for this girl 😍
Funny you mentioned multiple songs Aileen. This song was composed by fusing two earlier songs. The main part of the song, including the riffs, came from "Whisky Woman," which was written in 1972 while original Priest singer Al Atkins was still in the band. The softer passage, building up tension for the climaxing ending of the song, came from a song singer Rob Halford had written called "Red Light Lady." K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford and Al Atkins are all credited for writing the song.
The song's lyrics have been debated by Priest fans. The song seems to focus on a woman who is past her prime, which leads her to drown her sorrows in alcohol when she can't find a man anymore. At first glance, she might seem like the "Victim of Changes," but later in the song, the "I" of the lyrics (a man speaking to the woman) reveals a certain affection for her, and a dissatisfaction because he's lost her and he can't have her back, making him the victim. This has never been cleared up.
It’s so great to get into Judas Priest. They have so many great songs. Your journey into Priest will leave you very happy.
KK and Glen are one one of metals greatest tandems of all time, a shame after 40 years , they are no longer together
they played this exact song last saturday for 25k people, over 40 years later. and they still killed it. I fucking love Priest.
Another great reaction girl, keep up the good work.
The Sinner, Ripper , Exciter , Metal Gods. This is my all time favorite of theirs.
I saw Rob Halford live 1983 in Honolulu I was second row No One Compares to him the scream the vocal range he is the true one metal god
This is epic and don’t forget the drummer, so fkn great! 👊⭐️👍
the studio version of dreamer Deceiver is a must absolute must!!
Time very well spent watching their whole set at us festival.. Highly recommended. Priest is still putting on a great show, saw them back in April this year, Rob can still make your jaw drop with those high notes at age 70.
I'd love a reaction to Run Of The Mill from Rocka Rolla. Their first album. Criminally overlooked song that really shows all their range.
YES! I rarely see that one mentioned on Priest reaction vids
Run Of The Mill is my favorite deep track. You're right it rarely gets any love or bullets.
Rob's voice has never changed!! Even into 70's he's still got it. Could you give your take on "I still love you" unplugged by Kiss, or even an Elvis song. Maybe If I can Dream, or American Trilogy. Thank you :)
Yeah, classic Priest. I can see you really like them, and undstandibly so. Live in Memphis 82, songs; Desert Plains and Riding on the Wind are must see! Seriously , this is Priest at their best and why they at the time were referred to as 'Metal Gods' . /,,/ ! Peace // Defenders imo their best album is choc full of metal goodness, a metal symphony from the first note to the last, a perfect album.
If someone asks to hear their first heavy metal song, this is what I offer them. It is such a definitive metal song, one of my all time favorites of any genre.
The rest of they're set is epic also 😎
Welcome young girl..To 80s great times...I was 19 then at the show
A superb yet underrated live song of theirs is Exciter from the Unleashed in the East EP. There's no video for it, just the track but no other version is nearly as epic as that one. Enjoy!
Judas Priest is one of my all time fav bands...
Love JP and Rob's voice has always been incredible. I would love to hear you react to Geoff Tates voice on his performance of Take Hold of the Flame, you want to talk about range!!
It makes me so happy to see you feeling and loving the music that I grew up with. I still feel that as a teenager in the 70s I grew up with the best and most creative music. Now I get the pleasure of seeing the younger generations getting the same excitement.
Great reaction! Some other great songs include Beyond the Realms of Death, Blood Red Skies, Hell Bent for Leather, Screaming for Vengeance, and Freewheel Burning. They have a lot of great songs though. Beyond the Realms of Death has one of my favorite guitar solos and a great tone to the guitars, but it's best to listen to the studio version of that song.
Born and bred in Birmingham, England where "The Priest " come from....lucky enough to have been around when they were starting off.....seen them so many times and they have NEVER played a bad gig......amazing band.
🤘I WAS AT THIS FESTIVAL ABOUT 50 FEET FROM STAGE THERE WERE 350 THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE OVER THE WEEKEND GLAD 4 THESE VIDEOS I WAS QUITE WASTED IT WAS HOT 🔥 IN DEVOR THAT DAY 🤘ed
Seen em twice last month, about 15 times in life , as long as they keep coming I’ll keep going , catalogue is endless
"Dreamer, Deceiver/Deceiver" is the song(s) you must hear next...but please do the studio version. Ideally, there is a good lyric video out there with the studio version as the music. In any case, these songs ffg o together, and they will give you a better idea of vocalist Rob Halford's true range and versatility.
God bless!!
Nothing better than a dose of Priest to make the day better. Cheers from a fan in Australia!
I remember back in 76' I was hanging at a buddy's house and a mutual friend came over and said, "I just picked this album up!". It was 'Sad Wings of Destiny' - my introduction to Judas Priest. Been a fan since. 'Dreamer/Deciever' from the same album is great: th-cam.com/video/Wvlq1F-X6Ko/w-d-xo.html
Oh damn!! Excited for this one
I think the best live metal album is Judas Priest - Unleashed in the East 🤘
Saw Priest live at Wembley Arena a couple of months ago. Been a fan for over 40 years, still superb
Now that you have heard the live version, you need to hear the studio original at some point for the pristine sound and great mix, it is one of the ultimate headphones songs. For more live Fury try Sinner from either Unleashed in the East or the video from Atlanta 1983, both are immense. They have a ton of songs you need to hear, Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶
Idk, I think this version is better than the original
i had this record. love them. all albums
BURNING WITCHES.. 🔥SAVE ME...LIVE IN ZURICH AM 27.05.2017.🔥
I'm 58 years old Is seen Judas Priest several times but my 1st time was 1979 opening for kiss what you should check out is an album called unleashed in the East it's live it will blow you away
I’m hoping for something from the Defenders of the Faith album eventually. The best tracks on there are absolutely incredible:
Freewheel Burning
Jawbreaker
Rock Hard Ride Free
The Sentinel
The first four tracks of the album all killer from one to the next.
I've watched several of the songs from that performance many times and feel the same way. Thanks for the great review.
"The most Metal song that ever Metaled" . This is why I love your channel.
This was their pinnacle performance. I am SO happy you experienced this. It hit me exactly the same way.
I was listening to this song in about 1985 when I met a Creek/Seminole Indian girl in Tulsa. We got married. Later on, I sent her away with tears in my eyes. I was still listening to this song. I still listen to it now. Got a lot of history with this song.
Saw these guys in 1979 as a 19 year old kid at a small venue in frederick Maryland where there were around 400 people there and left me as big fan ever since seeing
JUDAS PRIEST 🤘😎
Screaming for veangance is just amazing album. You won't be able to sit still with that one! 🎸
JP is such a cool group who did decades of tunes....I love the early stuff and like the later stuff. Just incredible.
Just love you’re interaction and energy towards all you’re videos!!
It's good to drink from the fountain, revisit the legends, remember where we came from... that same year I watched for the first and only time in my life the show of another legend, Van Halen! Still in 1983 I was able to watch the Kiss show playing for the first time in my country in a stadium packed with 40 thousand people. These are wonderful memories that we were able to witness at the birth of this incredible musical style that is Heavy Metal!
I was at the US Festival. It was super hot out. I am sure Rob Halford (Vocalist) was over-heating like everyone else. But they were one of the Best performers of that day. There were over 300K in the crowd for Metal Day !!!
I'm so glad you did this particular video and performance of this amazing song... not enough people do... just shows how powerful Robs vocals are... and how talented the musicianship is.... Great reaction...😁
He's red because he's British and has been under the direct light of the sun for more than two minutes straight.
That's why most of us like you so much that you listen and talk about the music and the way it moves you great reaction as always Aileen have a great rest of your day ❤️
This is then best Priest live song ever...the sound quality and performance is just incredible.
Judas Priest has so many great songs. The Green Manalishi-Heading out to the highway-Hot Rockin-Desert Plains-Beyond the Realms of Death-Diamonds and Rust-You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’- Freewheel Burning. are some of my favorite.
Who says metal can't move one to tears? A powerful and moving masterpiece.
The song they are ending in the beginning of this clip is "Diamonds and Rust " and its definately worth a reaction