I agree. Underrated talent. His songs were regulars on KTXQ Q102 Dallas Tx all throughout the 80s. Lots of airplay. The songs were good, and had hits, I gotta give it to him.
wasn't underrated......successful going back to 60s....jaggerz....wild cherry in the 70s.....cruisers in the 80s....round the clock play on radio n M TV back in the day...n still goin / rockin to this day....n almost 80....amazing.....
My wife and I just heard this in the car yesterday.... what a rush in the minds time machine back to the early 80's! Glad to see Donnie is still kicking it!
I saw him perform at the NFL HOF in 2022 at the stadium. It was the worst Donnie Iris show I’d ever seen. The sound crew totally screwed Donnie Iris and his band. Could hear all the backing sounds though. Could see that Donnie was struggling to hear and go lost at times in the songs. That’s when all the filler sounds were noticed. Certainly not to take away from his performance and capabilities. He’s 80 now. And seems to take good care of himself. The way he jumps around indicates maybe he uses the jump rope often. He drinks lots of water. And he still screams and hits the high notes and totally rocks!!!! You’re still getting mostly Donnie and the band but there were processed backing backing vocals at the NFL HOF show.
@@generackley2231 Yeah they are. I'm just glad that Donnie isn't lip-syncing. However after seeing the band twice I can tell that parts of the time the backing vocals are live.
I wasn't sure what to expect watching this especially when he was doing the mellow intro part that I wasn't sure was an intro, my mind is blown, that was really impressive even more so learning the man is almost 80 years old, guys 20 years his junior have no voice anymore and struggle to sing what they do try to sing, I'm impressed beyond words. This is a gift to still have this to have him not only still with us but able to deliver this song with all the power of it's original form so many years later! Magnificent, Donnie Iris you are a legend sir, thanks for this masterpiece!
A massive offering. This classic delivered in spades in front of big appreciative mid-summer Youngstown gathering. Gifted Donnie and gang in total control.
So glad I found this video. One of my favorite 80s songs. And I was thrown when it started out slow, ballad-like. But then they kicked it all in. And that good a voice at that age. Must have taken care of it over the years.
This dude is the coolest man on the planet. I cant believe he's almost 80. Show me 1 other 80 year old this cool and youthful. Sammy hagar is close behind, but Donnie is UNREAL!!
Just went and saw The Rolling Stones... and they totally rocked ! Heard Mick was 80 years old and he ran up and down that pier long stage that goes way out into the audience like he was 30 years old.
THIS MAN IS AMAZING!! I NEVER TIRE OF HIS PERFORMANCES THAT I SEE ON TH-cam! I love his voice and RESPECT his confidence in wearing Clark Kent style glasses. That confidence is sooo sexy adding those moves and THAT VOICE! My younger friends laugh that I get so excited over a 78 year old dude! Then when they hear his voice and see his videos, they totally understand! ROCK ON DONNIE!!!
This song has been on my cassettes, cd’s and every playlist from working out to cutting the grass since the late 80’s. How friggin AMAZING Donnie Iris sounds. So glad I too stumbled onto this video tonight…
My wife and I went to see Styx, REO, and Loverboy. We got stuck in parking lot traffic and when getting out of the car we could hear someone playing. It was Donnie Iris. We had no clue they were going to be there. Thankfully we heard this gem.
GD I love this song so much! I spent a Summer in Western PA and Donnie is like a National Treasure there and rightly so. This song is an Anthem there! I took it with me and never looked back!
Great performance after 40 years ... gives some hope to this 72 year old still trying to maintain my singing. What is it about Leah....fabulous song from Roy Orbison in the 60s and another great song about Leah circa 1980....Thanks for the great post.
I friggin' LOVE IT !!!! Still working and kicking ass !!! I have loved his music since the first album. The man still has some major chops.I believe his voice has held up better than Steve Perry's. Love ya man !!!!!!!
W@W! Happened upon this and so happy I did. Loved this song since 1980, cool story about this song,, I had the cassette tape when my son was young in early 90’s I’d play “Ah Leah” in the car and home and he was exposed to a lot of great music from my day and then became his music too. 30 years later he asks out of the blue, Remember that song you used to play with guy in yellow suit on the cover ??? Of course I did, he immediately looked it up on the computer and played it,,, we both had “a moment”!! They still sound so awesome, his vocals and the harmonies are stellar!! Nice video too thank!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@@one80srocker89 I know right! All the great ones are getting up there,,,Sammy Hagar’s is another off top of my skull that’s still got it too. Unfortunately these days nobody tours like they used to, especially in eastern Washington unless they play Casino’s around here. There’s so many I’d love to see, as you say while we can, I missed out on Tom Petty that one hurt! Keep rock’in 🤘🤘❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this! A-fucking-mazing! Donnie is a speciMAN for the ages! Doctor approved!!!
Thanks for the upload. Lost ny dad kast year. He was pushing 80. Played music up till 5 years ago. Could still wake the dead and make em dance riffin sam and dave or arthur connely tunes.
I remember calling into the local radio station, actually got through, and said please play Ah Leah!!! The DJ said “man it’s two-fer Tuesday, he’s a one hit wonder.” I was so bummed. Called back the next day and got it then. This was a badass throwback in 2022!!!
love Donnie.. since 1980 toledo speedway jam.. . went to school in perrysburg ohio.. with some of your branched family members .. Sue Ellen...... Dan the Man Dj perrysburg Butons 1985
He's 78 and still nailing those screams... AMAZING!!! most underrated singer ever.
I agree. Underrated talent. His songs were regulars on KTXQ Q102 Dallas Tx all throughout the 80s. Lots of airplay. The songs were good, and had hits, I gotta give it to him.
wasn't underrated......successful going back to 60s....jaggerz....wild cherry in the 70s.....cruisers in the 80s....round the clock play on radio n M TV back in the day...n still goin / rockin to this day....n almost 80....amazing.....
My wife and I just heard this in the car yesterday.... what a rush in the minds time machine back to the early 80's! Glad to see Donnie is still kicking it!
What a legend
Oh my God he's 78?
Holy shit!! I can’t believe how tight this band is. The harmonies. And his voice. And screams?? Wtf? Rockin’!!!
The harmonies are sampled. FYI. They are being triggered by the keyboard player.
@@glechowski That makes sense. I was shaking my head in amazement.
I saw him perform at the NFL HOF in 2022 at the stadium. It was the worst Donnie Iris show I’d ever seen. The sound crew totally screwed Donnie Iris and his band. Could hear all the backing sounds though. Could see that Donnie was struggling to hear and go lost at times in the songs. That’s when all the filler sounds were noticed. Certainly not to take away from his performance and capabilities. He’s 80 now. And seems to take good care of himself. The way he jumps around indicates maybe he uses the jump rope often. He drinks lots of water. And he still screams and hits the high notes and totally rocks!!!! You’re still getting mostly Donnie and the band but there were processed backing backing vocals at the NFL HOF show.
Totally agree. I was expecting total disappointment and then they took me on a ride. SO GOOD!
Donnie turned 78 in 2021... his lead vocal is 100% real
This song came out when I was in high school. This took me back. Thanks!
1982!
Wow. I didn't expect this to sound this good. Incredible for his age!! Great backing vocals too!
Those are recorded backing tracks
@@generackley2231 Yeah they are. I'm just glad that Donnie isn't lip-syncing. However after seeing the band twice I can tell that parts of the time the backing vocals are live.
I wasn't sure what to expect watching this especially when he was doing the mellow intro part that I wasn't sure was an intro, my mind is blown, that was really impressive even more so learning the man is almost 80 years old, guys 20 years his junior have no voice anymore and struggle to sing what they do try to sing, I'm impressed beyond words.
This is a gift to still have this to have him not only still with us but able to deliver this song with all the power of it's original form so many years later!
Magnificent, Donnie Iris you are a legend sir, thanks for this masterpiece!
Inspirational! 80 years young!
CRUSHING IT!!!
Wow this is fantastic!!
Much respect. He is holding his age extremely well, fantastic song and his voice, wow!! . Very inspiring
This was one of my favs in the 80s. Still is, actually. Holy shit, they did not disappoint. I'm impressed.
A massive offering. This classic delivered in spades in front of big appreciative mid-summer Youngstown gathering. Gifted Donnie and gang in total control.
So glad I found this video. One of my favorite 80s songs. And I was thrown when it started out slow, ballad-like. But then they kicked it all in. And that good a voice at that age. Must have taken care of it over the years.
This dude is the coolest man on the planet. I cant believe he's almost 80. Show me 1 other 80 year old this cool and youthful. Sammy hagar is close behind, but Donnie is UNREAL!!
Alice Cooper at 74 and Ringo Starr at 82 are still cool😎🥁🎤 and still rockin.
Just went and saw The Rolling Stones... and they totally rocked ! Heard Mick was 80 years old and he ran up and down that pier long stage that goes way out into the audience like he was 30 years old.
@@dalemadalema9987 that's awesome. Mick's been in great shape for an old guy.
Donnie sounds just as awesome today as he did back in the day !!! This guy is what rock & roll is all about !!!!!
Wished I was there...thanks for sharing it here.
Wow! Dude still has it! Good for him!
If I had a band I would not want to follow this 78yr master rocker! This man is incredible!!
King Cool still rockin' like it's 1980!
Omg this is just so joyous to see 😊😊
This was my favorite one hit wonder of the 80s. He's such a free spirited singer!
One hit wonder?
Classic Rock song. Classic rocker. So glad he still has his voice.
Some Rock n Roll music legends never die.. instead they become.. Donnie Iris!
One of the greatest songs in history !!!!
Outstanding!
My favorite song when i was 15 1980!
THIS MAN IS AMAZING!! I NEVER TIRE OF HIS PERFORMANCES THAT I SEE ON TH-cam! I love his voice and RESPECT his confidence in wearing Clark Kent style glasses. That confidence is sooo sexy adding those moves and THAT VOICE! My younger friends laugh that I get so excited over a 78 year old dude! Then when they hear his voice and see his videos, they totally understand! ROCK ON DONNIE!!!
Denise...I agree with you! Donnie is sexier now than 40 years ago! Only guy his age that I think is hot! 🙋♀️
Confidence counts for a lot!
His glasses, like Buddy Holly, have kind of become a trademark innit. LOL
Are we just gonna ignore those IMMACULATE backing vocals during the chorus?
One word....LEGEND!
Donnie Iris, what a rocker, amazing 41 years ago this song came out, he's so lucky to be part of that iconic part music history
This song has been on my cassettes, cd’s and every playlist from working out to cutting the grass since the late 80’s. How friggin AMAZING Donnie Iris sounds. So glad I too stumbled onto this video tonight…
Wow, just Wow!
That was 😎 cool
I just can't get over how good they still sound...awesome !!!
This guy can still kick ass!!! Love it !! Donnie iris at 78 owns the stage!!!
You kicked ASS in this concert. ROCK ON Donnie!! You still have it!!! Amazing
Wow his vocals as well as the backing vocals sounded amazing! Boy the band sounded real tight! Awesome performance! Thanks for posting.
Recorded backing tracks
The perfect man for me! 😊 love his vibe!
My wife and I went to see Styx, REO, and Loverboy. We got stuck in parking lot traffic and when getting out of the car we could hear someone playing. It was Donnie Iris. We had no clue they were going to be there. Thankfully we heard this gem.
Absolutely amazing performance from a classic rocker. Thank you Donnie
Absolutely incredible!
Saw him last night at Akron. It was a killer show. His vocals are amazing. And the rest of the band was fantastic. Even Joe Vitale sat in on a set!
Too be able to scream like that still, is absolutely amazing and awesome. Why to go Donnie!!. 👍👍
Wow, this is incredible!
Never heard this version before!!
Amazing! One of my favorite songs ever.
Love Donnie! Stills sounds great!
GD I love this song so much! I spent a Summer in Western PA and Donnie is like a National Treasure there and rightly so. This song is an Anthem there! I took it with me and never looked back!
Great performance after 40 years ... gives some hope to this 72 year old still trying to maintain my singing. What is it about Leah....fabulous song from Roy Orbison in the 60s and another great song about Leah circa 1980....Thanks for the great post.
Still AWESOME!!!!!
Unbelievable 78 omg rock on donnie
Best live version I ever heard
Staggering how amazing this sounds! Rock on brother
HUGE FAN! One of my all time favorite songs! This is unbelievable at this age!
Looking like Eddie Vedder and ROCKING THE @#$% OUT!!!!
Man, the Vocals are superb! Takes this song to a killer hook! Don't EVER stop!
I still can’t believe this. Simply ass kicking. Way better than the studio version.
Great performance! I love Donny Iris and this incredible song!
Wonderful song, wonderful performer! Rock on, Donnie!
Great great song.....he still has it! Not only that, he found the fountain of youth.
I friggin' LOVE IT !!!! Still working and kicking ass !!! I have loved his music since the first album. The man still has some major chops.I believe his voice has held up better than Steve Perry's. Love ya man !!!!!!!
W@W! Happened upon this and so happy I did. Loved this song since 1980, cool story about this song,, I had the cassette tape when my son was young in early 90’s I’d play “Ah Leah” in the car and home and he was exposed to a lot of great music from my day and then became his music too.
30 years later he asks out of the blue, Remember that song you used to play with guy in yellow suit on the cover ??? Of course I did, he immediately looked it up on the computer and played it,,, we both had “a moment”!!
They still sound so awesome, his vocals and the harmonies are stellar!!
Nice video too thank!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Try to go see a Donnie Iris show. He is 79 now. His shows still rock! 79 is pretty old so don't wait. You won't be disappointed.
@@one80srocker89 I know right! All the great ones are getting up there,,,Sammy Hagar’s is another off top of my skull that’s still got it too.
Unfortunately these days nobody tours like they used to, especially in eastern Washington unless they play Casino’s around here. There’s so many I’d love to see, as you say while we can, I missed out on Tom Petty that one hurt!
Keep rock’in 🤘🤘❤️🔥❤️🔥
He's the best! I use the same grocery store as him! Nicest guy!
Oh yeah big deal. Donnie and me have the same dentist!
Sweet Jesus.
This is rad.
With God willing, I hope that I have this kind of spirit and energy when I'm 78. Simply amazing and truly makes my heart sing hearing this ♥
Donnie Iris..... Simply amazing. That is all......
Great interpretation of a great song Donnie lets everone take in each word
I would never have believed this guy and the band can still rock out if i didnt just see this video!
He is still great. Got those seniors rockin' out.
Thanks for the video/ he’s still doing it and sounding great !!!!
If you see he playing somewhere, if you can do it, go out of your way to make it to that show. He still rocks. And he is 78!
Awesome as ever, wow!!! Still has it, and will forever ❤️
Awesome show i was there.
I always loved this song!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this! A-fucking-mazing! Donnie is a speciMAN for the ages! Doctor approved!!!
Omygawd,
Huge thank you to Mr Algarthims. That man just did a mike drop of a performance . Loved the slowed down temple in the beginning.
Opening for Styx..And killin it.
Yup - Donnie has still got it!
Boys and Girls…..that’s how you do it!!!! Music today just doesn’t compare. Rock on Donnie
Damm straight!!! Donnie iris is a legend!!!
Go Donnie!!!! Still love this song. You were dynamite in this!!
Great song!!
The of the 1st MTV concerts 40 !!!!! years ago.... DONNIE IRIS AND THE CRUISERS !! THANK YOU for THIS !!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG!! BRINGS BACK A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES!!
Love this song! Donnie is a Rock and Roll legend!
Love this song! So wish he had more hits! The energy is amazing
Donnie still got some serious pipes, AWESOME STUFF 👌 👏 👍
You wouldn't think he was 78 what a singer love donnie
Awesome!! Thank you for posting this!
Gives me goose bumps.
Thanks for the upload. Lost ny dad kast year. He was pushing 80. Played music up till 5 years ago. Could still wake the dead and make em dance riffin sam and dave or arthur connely tunes.
That song always slayed
Ah Donnie. Best song ever thanks to you and your still amazing voice. Rock on
Sounds great!
I remember calling into the local radio station, actually got through, and said please play Ah Leah!!! The DJ said “man it’s two-fer Tuesday, he’s a one hit wonder.” I was so bummed. Called back the next day and got it then. This was a badass throwback in 2022!!!
Should've said.... "Fine, for my second hit I'll take "Agnes", Thanks a lot for getting those on for me!!!"
Donnie Iris is still rockin. 🎵🎶🎸🥁🎤
What a great performance thank you..!!!
I think I like this live version better than the original! He's definitely still got it!
("Sgt.J."). I, wondered if, What. Happened to them. 🤔 Glad to see it!. Thank you. For posting.😊. 🍻🍻☕☕😁👍✌️🕊️
He sounds incredible😂 He’s living right.
WOW, I love this song, Fantastic
Pretty technically perfect. Hard to do live, right? Great background set up when I saw him.
He is absolutely AMAZING!!!💙💜
love Donnie.. since 1980 toledo speedway jam.. . went to school in perrysburg ohio.. with some of your branched family members .. Sue Ellen...... Dan the Man Dj perrysburg Butons 1985
Yeah!!! Get you some of that.... long live ROCK!!