They all sang. The power of the lead vocals and 2 or 3 additional strong supporting singers is a rare talent in a rock band. The melodies and vocals they could deliver came together on this album and that is what shot them up the charts. You could hear it live also. The Queen influence and the reference to them makes sense..
This was Steve Clarks masterpiece. It's well known he did most of the guitar work on this album. People bag on Leppard for getting rid of Pete and the change in their sound but to be fair what did Pete do of note after Leppard? He was a great rhythm player but Leppard was Leppard because of Steve.
I agree, Steve was more of a dominant force but Willis was an integral member who co-wrote many songs on On Through the Night, High ‘n Dry and several off Pyromania (“Photograph”, “Too Late For Love”, “Comin’ Under Fire” and “Billy’s Got A Gun”). You're right he was a great rhythm player and provided a lot of their harder rock edge early on. They definitely got poppier without him. I prefer their music when he was in the band...for sure.
I'm not anti Pete by no means, but I feel like he gets too much credit for the heavier sound. He for sure had a hand in but so did the other guys. I honestly think they would have went the way of Hysteria with Pete in the band. I say that because his work with roadhouse has elements of Hysteria to it. I don't think he would've been opposed to broadening their sound because of that. He was the one who got himself the boot in the band. It's too bad he couldn't have achieved the same success with his other groups. A lot of misplaced anger with his dismissal even over 40 years on. They would have changed and evolved because their two previous albums to Pyromania proves that.
@@frasiercraine1776 Those are solid points...at the end of the day I just thought he was cool...way cooler than Phil Collen that's for sure. I just wish he would have got his shit together and stayed in the band. Oh well, ancient history...peace.
@@beerrumrocknrollyeah, it still amazes me people that get mad over him not being in the band. He made music outside of Leppard and chose to stay low key. Not their fault lol. I'm glad they gave him credit and royalties.
You should do a vlog how young Def Leppard was when they got signed to a record label…teens…age between 15-18. How young they were when releasing their self produce EP. In a time span of a year and half or 2 yrs since forming they were already recognize by the record industry. What band from that era were signed as teenagers and still rockin with new materials???
I've got the original paromainia cd and the 40th anniversary cd of paromainia Def leppard are my favourite band of all time xxxx❤
Die Hard the Hunter... spectacular version on ITRIYF.
What an awesome track! I agree, that live version is killer.
They all sang. The power of the lead vocals and 2 or 3 additional strong supporting singers is a rare talent in a rock band. The melodies and vocals they could deliver came together on this album and that is what shot them up the charts. You could hear it live also. The Queen influence and the reference to them makes sense..
Totally...and I have heard from very reliable sources that it's all real live, in terms of vocals...insane! Thanks for the comment Bri.
This was Steve Clarks masterpiece. It's well known he did most of the guitar work on this album. People bag on Leppard for getting rid of Pete and the change in their sound but to be fair what did Pete do of note after Leppard? He was a great rhythm player but Leppard was Leppard because of Steve.
I agree, Steve was more of a dominant force but Willis was an integral member who co-wrote many songs on On Through the Night, High ‘n Dry and several off Pyromania (“Photograph”, “Too Late For Love”, “Comin’ Under Fire” and “Billy’s Got A Gun”). You're right he was a great rhythm player and provided a lot of their harder rock edge early on. They definitely got poppier without him. I prefer their music when he was in the band...for sure.
I'm not anti Pete by no means, but I feel like he gets too much credit for the heavier sound. He for sure had a hand in but so did the other guys. I honestly think they would have went the way of Hysteria with Pete in the band. I say that because his work with roadhouse has elements of Hysteria to it. I don't think he would've been opposed to broadening their sound because of that. He was the one who got himself the boot in the band. It's too bad he couldn't have achieved the same success with his other groups. A lot of misplaced anger with his dismissal even over 40 years on. They would have changed and evolved because their two previous albums to Pyromania proves that.
@@frasiercraine1776 Those are solid points...at the end of the day I just thought he was cool...way cooler than Phil Collen that's for sure. I just wish he would have got his shit together and stayed in the band. Oh well, ancient history...peace.
@@beerrumrocknrollyeah, it still amazes me people that get mad over him not being in the band. He made music outside of Leppard and chose to stay low key. Not their fault lol. I'm glad they gave him credit and royalties.
You should do a vlog how young Def Leppard was when they got signed to a record label…teens…age between 15-18. How young they were when releasing their self produce EP. In a time span of a year and half or 2 yrs since forming they were already recognize by the record industry. What band from that era were signed as teenagers and still rockin with new materials???
Right? I agree, it's f'n amazing. They were obviously super driven, even at that age. Thanks for the comment Cyl.
PETE WILLIS!
Hell ya! Pete rules.