I never underrated Saga. They are the best band to come out of Canada. They have a very complex sound that you recognize the moment you hear them. By the way, I'm 80 and I can still remember the first time on CFNY which was then known as "The Spirit of Radio" in Brampton, Ontario. They were the best then and now.
@raphaelszok8561 Saga could never too loud whether you're 18 or 80. There's nothing like them. I would never compare them to Triumph or any other mainstream band from anywhere. Who does Canada have to-day? Oh yeah, Celine Dion and Justin Bieber. Celine abandoned Canada for Los Vegas money.
I was privileged to have seen SAGA in Abilene, Texas, in 1982 of all places. What a show. It's one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I was in the Air Force station there at Dyess. 22 years old and was rocking.
The fact that they're able to perform at this level at this age is astounding. Only a few artists have managed to effectively stay this consistent over their career. If you watch a video from the 80's it sounds exactly the same as this, and even better than the version on the record. These guys have aged like fine wine, huge respect for their work and what they do 👍
I just found my 45 record of "On the Loose" and immediately went online to watch the original video from back in the day, and then I watched THIS concert performance! I was floored! Man, his voice is a powerhouse! Incredible after all these years! Rock on, SAGA!!!
I'm completely blown away that this amazing voice sounds as good now (well, in 2018) as it did when I first heard/saw "On The Loose" on MTV in 1981/2. Rock on, SAGA!!!
What a great, underrated band. Long live Canadian music. These guys were well ahead of their time....I still love listening to them. Who could say they still sound like a 30 year old album this late in the game? I'm just really glad they're still out there sounding better than ever. One band I'll be sure to see before I kick-off.
Pro-Tip: If you have the audience sing the chorus (which is fine), make sure they're actually mic'ed and put up high enough in the audio mix during post-production.
@@maaaguz Wrong. @02:35 That crowd was singing and definitely into it. You can't be that energetic and not sing along. This is poor skills from the FOH engineer. Sometimes you can't "fix it in post" if it's too messed up to begin with. Depending on the mix, they probably couldn't correct that without it looking/sounding generic or off. But the band was in fine form👍😊.
@@dlighted1277 Very well said - it could also be that Saga's stage producer was not AT the mixing table - I have to be on top of the FOH engineer whilst speaking with the stage crew on talkback when he doesn't know the band I'm with. If it is a DMC it wasn't properly set up
One of the most underrated bands of our time! Most people have never heard of them, but those that know, love them! Been a fan since 1981 when I saw them in Germany while serving in the Army!
Electrifying amazing what a great show 67 years old and still sounds just as good as he did back in 81. Need the 50+ crowd in back of the Arena on there feet n sing back, to the singer energize the arena.✌
Still one of the best bands of all time... period!! Still waiting to see them in the UK again!! Maybe they will reunite at some point and play Steelhouse Festival!!
Wow! Still on fire, and Michael Sadler's voice sounds better than ever. How many other vocalists his age are still belting it out so strong? Not many. Awesome video, great band, incredible tune.
I have followed Saga before they became Saga back in the days (70s) they were called Pockets and performing the southern Ontario bar circuit. My GF & I had the privilege back in 2018 to meet all the band members after a show and chatted about the old days. Was a night to remember I will never forget. Michael's voice, stage presence and the complexity of their music is Hall of Fame worthy. Made it big in Europe, Germany loves Saga but not so much in North America sadly.
Probably the most underrated lead guitarist in the last 50 years. One of the most skilled. Wow! The music and new bands nowadays are amateurs compare to the masters that record companies promoted in the 70s and 80s.
I thought these guys were done years ago. Nice to see I was wrong. They sound the same all these years later. Fantastic. None of my friends knew who Saga was back in the 80's, which was a shame.
Lover boy lucky ones ..take me to the top.. working for the weekend and so on. They sound like these guys yet had about 1000% more hits on the radio. Saga only had 1 hit song. Loverboy has about 14 of them. Peace.
I first heard this song in high school, freshman year 1981. This version was released in 2018 and sounds just as fucking awesome. Michael will never lose his voice hell he'll be singing from the grave. A very underrecognized band. So glad I seen them live as many times as I did.
that was the best live version of that song i've ever heard!!!....now if only i could get spotify to play the original studio version of world's apart....i would be a very happy person!!!
i love Canada bcause ...Saga, Rush and Max webster... my fav bands... Saga allways have a great and excellent sounds and wonderfull songs... all songs i love...
Holy crap, these guys are still doing it, and doing it well! I remember this music video in heavy rotation on MTV when I was a kid; this version sounds even better.
He is probably the most underrated vocalist of all time. His voice just commands!
true
Rik Emmet of Triumph another voice that is great.
I never underrated Saga. They are the best band to come out of Canada. They have a very complex sound that you recognize the moment you hear them. By the way, I'm 80 and I can still remember the first time on CFNY which was then known as "The Spirit of Radio" in Brampton, Ontario. They were the best then and now.
@@chrisfalconer6033 I am 62 and if it is too loud your are too old.
@raphaelszok8561 Saga could never too loud whether you're 18 or 80. There's nothing like them. I would never compare them to Triumph or any other mainstream band from anywhere. Who does Canada have to-day? Oh yeah, Celine Dion and Justin Bieber. Celine abandoned Canada for Los Vegas money.
Impressed by the quality of his voice after all these years. What a joy listening to this hit of 1981!
Michael Sadler's voice sounds just like it did in the '70's and 80's. Amazing!
holy crap.... the singer was amazing! He sounds exactly like he did when they wrote that tune. wow.
not one ounce of power has left Michael's voice. band is tight AF. well done, Saga.
fuk ya
@@vinnyl6256 is a bitch boy
Bob Goodoien you are not kidding. They sound like time stood still!!!!!
John Underwood ..... they sound even better , tighter , the same tempo, but somehow not feeling rushed .. imho
Hell ya!
Wow. They sound every bit as good as they did 40 yrs ago. Fantastic!
I was privileged to have seen SAGA in Abilene, Texas, in 1982 of all places. What a show. It's one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I was in the Air Force station there at Dyess. 22 years old and was rocking.
These guys still sound fantastic. And Michael still has his voice, great!
He sure does, been listening to these guy's since early 80s!!! Awsome band!!! 👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘
Boy, his pipes are factory fresh still to this day.
@@doncummins9737 Me too brother.
Agree 100%
And I can hear a bunch of two year olds, be like “Who?!”
SAGA's sound was light years ahead of anyone in the 80s
You mean 70s!!!
@@mosesgladstone8274 I said 80s because this album dropped in 81.
Damn, REAL MUSICIANS! Glory be! They still exist!
Indide mate no damm boyband or utube wanabe musician :-)
maxhammertruth Yeah, hard to find. The real thing.
Yeah no fat asses riding off decades old money
REAL MUSICIANS is exactly what went through my mind the first time I heard Saga.
The fact that they're able to perform at this level at this age is astounding. Only a few artists have managed to effectively stay this consistent over their career. If you watch a video from the 80's it sounds exactly the same as this, and even better than the version on the record. These guys have aged like fine wine, huge respect for their work and what they do 👍
Of course, their Canadians ❤🇨🇦 ❤
They're
@@michelletaylor5691
It’s totally fair 👍🏼
Extreme is another example. Gary has faded a good bit as of late but that happens....
He likes what he does, that keeps him young
one of the greatest songs mankind gave the universe. that guitar keyboard duel melted the sun.
so true....just amazing the tightness in that
This is Rock and Roll Timeless
It's a great song but not quite universe altering sun melting great. If the sun melts we're all screwed
Yes so sehe und fühle ich das auch !❤
WOW. THEY SOUND LIKED THEY NEVER AGED. THIS IS INCREDIBLE! THE SINGING IS FANTASTIC!😊
And Michael obviously puts in A LOT of time keeping both his voice and himself in shape. It’s paid off.
Amazing. Just amazing.
No one. Can ever. Say that SAGA aren't musicians...to the core. Wow x 100...and Ian Crichton is a brilliant guitarist; technical AND tone.
One of the best group in history! I can't believe how underrated their music is....Thank You SAGA
I'm with you all the way...!! 😍👍
Saga is loved so much here in Puerto Rico....
It's ok
Jesus! Michael’s voice hasn’t weakened or changed at all.
That drummer is KILLING IT!!!!!!!!!
It´s the only one member that has changed
Original drummer was left handed
Yeah he is. Take it from me this is a tricky song to play.
Wow. Just wow! Not prepared for how good this still is and how Michael's voice is still just all there.
I just found my 45 record of "On the Loose" and immediately went online to watch the original video from back in the day, and then I watched THIS concert performance! I was floored! Man, his voice is a powerhouse! Incredible after all these years! Rock on, SAGA!!!
SAGA...Micha from germany..now i was 52 years old, thanks for the Band..The fans are older now. In german...macht weiter so. Danke
I'm completely blown away that this amazing voice sounds as good now (well, in 2018) as it did when I first heard/saw "On The Loose" on MTV in 1981/2. Rock on, SAGA!!!
What a great, underrated band. Long live Canadian music. These guys were well ahead of their time....I still love listening to them. Who could say they still sound like a 30 year old album this late in the game? I'm just really glad they're still out there sounding better than ever. One band I'll be sure to see before I kick-off.
Wow Saga!!! This band is TIGHT! They still sound amazing! The vocals, the guitar! Well done, gentlemen.
Loved this band when I was 15 back in the ‘80’s! The band has that “Yes” feel🎼
Saga sounds better than ever!!!
I have to agree. I was a huge fan back in the day and even since then there’s scarcely a day I don’t hum at least part of this song.
MY JAW. THE FLOOR. PICK UP OFF. How many lead singers still have a voice like this?
Sadler sounds awesome. Some others that have overall held up really well: Dennis Deyoung, Daryl Hall, Paul Carrack, Paul Rodgers.
Nancy Willson--Heart
the guitar player is also amazing
@@monkeyb1820 Dennis still delivers for sure. good one
This song is one of my most favorite songs. It's cool to see them playing it at this point in time.
Saga live, it’s incredible. this song is from 1980. This group should always fill stadiums
When I play this song, my neighbors listen to it also. Every time. No complaints so far!
Pro-Tip: If you have the audience sing the chorus (which is fine), make sure they're actually mic'ed and put up high enough in the audio mix during post-production.
Right???
maybe no-one sang? ;-)
@@maaaguz Wrong. @02:35 That crowd was singing and definitely into it. You can't be that energetic and not sing along. This is poor skills from the FOH engineer. Sometimes you can't "fix it in post" if it's too messed up to begin with. Depending on the mix, they probably couldn't correct that without it looking/sounding generic or off. But the band was in fine form👍😊.
@@dlighted1277 Very well said - it could also be that Saga's stage producer was not AT the mixing table - I have to be on top of the FOH engineer whilst speaking with the stage crew on talkback when he doesn't know the band I'm with. If it is a DMC it wasn't properly set up
@@maaaguz That's what I was thinking.
Damn! Dudes voice is strong!! They sound awesome!
One of the most underrated bands of our time! Most people have never heard of them, but those that know, love them! Been a fan since 1981 when I saw them in Germany while serving in the Army!
I have been following Saga since 1982 to this day, they are a part of my life. Thanks
So many bands age and it shows in their music, these guys have not lost one note, amazing.
Saw this amazing band back in the 80s... I remember being blown away by this song and my personal favorite, “No Stranger!” Love all of their stuff!
....and today!!!!!
Great song and love the album Worlds Apart
The voice is amazing after all the years
Like a fine wine...
Wow, he's still got a strong and healthy voice. Good for him! 👋👋👋👋
The dude's voice is still as tight as I remember... and i was 18 then.. wow
he sounds great, he's blessed with one of those Dennis DeYoung type natural, theatrical voices, where he doesn't have to strain to sound good.
he can still sing that's for sure.
His voice sounds exactly the same as it did in the 80s.
💓🙏You are amazing! For more than 31 years I Am a fan! Thank to my brother who introduced me to your amazing music⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💖
Wow. That voice, he still has it, he sounds just like he did back then. They sound awesome, right on point...!
One of my favourite bands from the 80´s. Still sounding incredible good. I love them!!!
Such an underrated band!!! Heard one of their songs on the radio, and was hooked instantly. I’m so glad I found this band.
This was the first song I ever heard on headphones! And this guy is still rocking it! My favorite song of all time!
TimeWarp. The 80’s are still alive in this mans voice.
Man, after all these years.. They’re sounding better and better…. Just like aged wine.
i saw these guys open for Pat Benatar in 82 and have been a fan ever since.
Damn. Michael was about 64 there. He must have found some kind of fountain of youth. The whole band sounds really powerful still. Thats awesome!
My first Live-concert 1981 in Stuttgart - Never seen/heard a band like this before and still loving their unique sound.
Ich sah sie im selben Jahr in Köln...geiles Konzert. Unvergeßlich!
Damn, even after all these years, he sounds great!
Fantastic. Brings a tear to my eye just like when I saw them earlier this year in Toronto.
i was there! the Phoenix
Since 35 years a big Fan....still Sounds fantastic 👍
Electrifying amazing what a great show 67 years old and still sounds just as good as he did back in 81. Need the 50+ crowd in back of the Arena on there feet n sing back, to the singer energize the arena.✌
Stupendous after all these years!true Musical abilities vocals unmatched even today's singers can never
Legend of Canadian Prog-Rock...Huge respect...influenced me a lot
One of my favorite 80's songs EVER!
Wow!! Such an awesome song and performance
One of the greatest songs of the 80s.
It's incredible that he still has that much vocal firepower -- 37 years after the song was first released!
Still one of the best bands of all time... period!! Still waiting to see them in the UK again!! Maybe they will reunite at some point and play Steelhouse Festival!!
The more that things change the more they stay the same... Thank god
A fabulous and great band.
Great music and musicians ! !
The whole band sounds terrific, especially Michael. Bless'em all.
Wow! Still on fire, and Michael Sadler's voice sounds better than ever. How many other vocalists his age are still belting it out so strong? Not many. Awesome video, great band, incredible tune.
Only just heard this on the radio, amazing! Never heard of them very Marillion Esk .... blown away
These fellas are 🔥On fire 🔥.. Everyone is at the top of their GAME 🎯 WOW !!STELLAR GENTS. ABSOLUTELY STELLAR PERFORMANCE..
I have followed Saga before they became Saga back in the days (70s) they were called Pockets and performing the southern Ontario bar circuit. My GF & I had the privilege back in 2018 to meet all the band members after a show and chatted about the old days. Was a night to remember I will never forget. Michael's voice, stage presence and the complexity of their music is Hall of Fame worthy. Made it big in Europe, Germany loves Saga but not so much in North America sadly.
Holy shit- Phenomenal. Singer, guitarists, bassist, drummer, arranger, and whoever I unfortunately forgot to mention.
Probably the most underrated lead guitarist in the last 50 years. One of the most skilled. Wow! The music and new bands nowadays are amateurs compare to the masters that record companies promoted in the 70s and 80s.
This performance is sick all of them brilliant sounding
Sounds so awesome!!! Time stands still while listening as they still sound great.!!
Randy A Carlisle
I thought these guys were done years ago. Nice to see I was wrong. They sound the same all these years later. Fantastic. None of my friends knew who Saga was back in the 80's, which was a shame.
What a freaking GREAT BAND they still are!!!! Amazing talented music & musicians!!!
I just discovered this song last month... Holy hell, can someone recommend more stuff like this from the 80s pleaseeeee
Lover boy lucky ones ..take me to the top.. working for the weekend and so on. They sound like these guys yet had about 1000% more hits on the radio. Saga only had 1 hit song. Loverboy has about 14 of them. Peace.
I first heard this song in high school, freshman year 1981. This version was released in 2018 and sounds just as fucking awesome. Michael will never lose his voice hell he'll be singing from the grave. A very underrecognized band. So glad I seen them live as many times as I did.
I love them , i hope i will see and meet them one day !!
Man I remember in the early days of MTV this video used to come on daily around 11am. Why that has stuck in my brain I have no idea. Love this song.
Crazy how he can still sound like that! Kudos. Always a great tune
Another underrated Canadian band They are super ....
Saw Saga last weekend live -last weekend in Orillia Ontario- what a treat and loved the show- if you are a Saga fan get out and see them if you can !!
This is one BEAST of a band. That unison is lovely. Saga is awesome!
Wow, its like a time machine. So tight....One of my favorite songs from the 80's.
What a great song!
This is freaking amazing!!! Major kudos to Saga
Talent don't gone, It is a gift from God. Very nice ❤️
that was the best live version of that song i've ever heard!!!....now if only i could get spotify to play the original studio version of world's apart....i would be a very happy person!!!
It's on there now :)
two hours ago I heard this song for the first time and I have to say it is more than just good.
i love Canada bcause ...Saga, Rush and Max webster... my fav bands... Saga allways have a great and excellent sounds and wonderfull songs... all songs i love...
santy belloso - did not know they were Canadian! Cool!....., I mean Cold!!😜
Dont forget Triumph
And don't forget FM
i love canada because of hockey, rush, these guys, triumph and april wine.
Amazing! I just listened to studio version...these guys are still great! Fantastic! Made my day! His voice still has power!
This is basically the best song ever written.
One of my fav bands of all time and with the best drummer in the world!
they still have it, brings back some great memories
Thank you! Wonderful memories became very vivid by this! Band still sounds like decades ago! Keep it going dudes!!!!
Roller Skating 1981 - Mens Speed skate and this song comes on. Takes me back! Sounding better than ever! Thank you SAGA!
jesus christ, he sounds exactly the same. Farkin' awesome. Also, the band is kickin' the crap out of it, of course... : )
Talk about tight!
Holy crap, these guys are still doing it, and doing it well! I remember this music video in heavy rotation on MTV when I was a kid; this version sounds even better.
I got hooked on this song in the 80’s when I first heard it! Still love it to this day! These guys sound amazing! Great job fellas!
saga in munich when i was a kid. thank you guys..