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This song came out in 1983. "It's better to burn out than fade away" is an old Neil Young lyric.

Jamel said the same thing I always say when I hear some kick a** rock. "I wish it was louder". Keep on rockin brother Jamel!✌️☮️

Shades of high school. This was in heavy rotation on MTV in the early 80s. Would also recommend reacting to songs from the previous album as well, High n' Dry. Songs like Let It Go, Lady Strange, Bringin' on the Heartbreak are all great.

"By the Power of Grayskull!" lol. The He-Man references had me rolling. This is from 1983 so, the same year that the animated series debuted, hmmm. This is one of my favorite songs.

This was before drummer Rick Allen had his unfortunate car accident and lost his arm....The band stuck by him and a special drum kit wad created for him for Hysteria album and beyond

For my money, Pyromania was Leppard's best album. It was more pure rock and less of the pop/top 40 rock of Hysteria. Great songs on this album! Thanks for another emjoyable reaction Jamel. Happy Friday!

Rip Steve Clark! Def Leppard was never the same after. Rip Mr. Loaf!

YES “ I’d rather BURN OUT than fade away”. Words to live by.

I remember this video being in heavy rotation on early MTV. Always loved the broadsword. This is from 1983's Pyromania album.

"Photograph" off that album is really, really good, too.

Yep... this was on their mega hit "Pyromania" album in Jan 1983! Also you're correct the drummer hadn't had his accident yet. It happened after this album and before their next smash album "Hysteria".

And they still sound great today

This is my favorite Def Leppard song. They have so many great ones. This is a true rock anthem and one that's instantly recognized. Great job with your reaction! Keep on keepin' on!

Love Def Leppard. Met them in the 90's. Great guys and took the time to interact with my 2 kids. They had smiles on their faces for days and still talk about it.

"Working For The Weekend" by Loverboy starts with a strong cowbell. After learning how much you love a good cowbell, I think of you each time they play working for the weekend on the radio. P. S.-- I checked, you haven't reacted to that one. Yet. 😉

"I'm burning, burning, I got the fever, I'm making sure the only cure...is MORE COWBELL!"

They were my first concert! They still rock!

In 1983, Def Leppard's 3rd album 'Pyromania' was literally selling at #2 on the US charts behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' (biggest record of all time) and ended up selling 10 million copies thanks to MTV promotion... Def Leppard went from young band to superstars in just 4 years. This album was recorded in 1982, before drummer Rick Allen's accident in late 1984 in which he lost his left arm... original guitarist Pete Willis recorded 'Pyromania', but was fired before it was finished because his alcoholism was affecting his studio performances. Guitarist Phil Collen joined and added some guitar solos & finished the record... he appeared in the music videos and on tour, and is still in Def Leppard today. Def Leppard played their first shows after Rick Allen's accident in 1986... the 'Hysteria' album was finally completed in 1987, but the band had lost the commercial momentum from 'Pyromania' being gone for 3 years... 'Hysteria' initially sold 3 million copies, which was not enough to recoup the studio costs of making it... Thankfully, the single 'Pour some sugar on me' exploded in the summer of 1988 and 'Hysteria' eventually outsold Michael Jackson's 'Bad' album... It was the last album to feature guitarist Steve Clark, who succumbed to drug & alcohol addiction and passed away in early 1991... Def Leppard's 1992 album 'Adrenalize' had to be recorded w/ Phil Collen playing all the guitars - both his and Steve's parts, which had been written before his death. More Def Leppard - "Let's get rocked" ... 'Armageddon it' ... 'Tonight' ... 'Work it out' ... 'Promises' ... 'Rocket' ... 'Too late for love' ... 'Let it go' ... 'Hello America'... 'Wasted' ... 'Gods of war'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘

One of my all time favorite bands....they saw me through teen to adult, and I still listen to them today. Jamal, you should check out ALDO NOVA- Fantasy...I think you would like it alot...the beginning might confuse you, but it's a real good banger.

I was 11 when a friend got the album for their birthday and we listened to it nonstop for the rest of the day and the next day. Such good memories, thanks for sharing and bringing them back to me.

this song and "welcome to the jungle" got me into rock and eventually metal. they changed my life

A big key to Def Leppard’s sound was notoriously meticulous producer Mutt Lange. Mutt produced their next LP “Hysteria” which propelled them to superstar status. He also produced AC/DC’s “Back in Black” album and went on to produce for (and marry) Shania Twain. They later divorced.

This was when the music video was in its infancy and for those one it was pretty epic. Most people who didn’t see Def Leppard in concert would t know what they even looked like

Love me some Def Leppard. One of my favorites bands from the 80's. 😁👍🏻

Fantastic band! Saw them in concert and they really had the crowd going. And what isn't amazing about a one armed drummer! 👍And RIP Meatloaf!

i remember coming home from the beach and this album had come in the mail from Columbia House - stayed up all night listening to it over and over

Great review of Def Leppard. My recommendation would be "Switch 625". It is an instrumental song after "Bringing On The Heartbreak" on the 'High and Dry' album. The songs do go together on the album.

Def Leppard has some good music 🎵🎶🎵🎶✌️❤️💯

I remember when this album came out in 83 I was 15 that summer. It turned everyone into hard rock fans in one summer. Almost every song on that record charted in the top 20. What a summer !

One of THE MOST AMAZING bands in concert!!!! Nothing like bringing the house down!!!!🎶🎼🎵🥁🎙🎸🎹🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

If you're still doing Pyromania, you should listen to Rock Rock Til You Drop! That one rocks as hard as this one! Both GREAT songs!

This song and album put Def Leppard on the MAP in the US in 1983, before this, I never heard them!

You know it is a great song when you say” I wish this was louder !!”…keep those Def Leppard reactions coming !!,

When some of us hear this song, all we can think of is a beautiful, jet-black 1967 Impala creeping menacingly through the grass while this song blares from her speakers.

that drummer lost and arm.he didnt lay down and take what was given.he fought back.my hats off to such a brave resilient individual

Steve Clark (R.I.P.) was the heart of that band and the principal song writer. You can hear the change in the music style after he died. Also, that Anthem sound came from Mr. Shania Twain himself, Robert "Mutt" Lange.

One of my favorite bands in the world and I love this song. And they're still around. Just an amazing band.

Waited overnight to get tickets for this tour to see them open for Billy Squier. Pretty wild being close enough to get eye contact. Great band. Loved Mutt’s production. 💜💜💜

Memories of desert bonfire parties in Southern Arizona in the 80s! Definitely great party vibes... Loved "Wish it was louder!"

Honestly one of my favorite chorus's of all time, sooooooo good.

My father in law tells a story, he used to listen to this on 8 track to get pumped up to race his 3 wheeler in the SoCal offroad races. He fancies the 80s often, I respect that

The Intro of 'Gunter, Gleiben, Glauchen, Globen(Rich Allen the drummer tired of saying 1,2,3,4 during the endless takes) is used in the beginning of the Offspring song "Pretty Fly For a White Guy" , that I have watched more than a few reaction videos too, that No One ever gets. lol :)

This is my group I loved Def Leppard and still do , have seen them in concert and the energy they have just pulls you in and everyone is up and dancing and singing

I love Def Leppard. They are great in concert. Remember that Rick Allen (the drummer) lost his arm in 84 and plays even better with one arm.

This was 1983, I seen them on this tour. Yes this was a year or so prior to Rick Allen’s car accident.

This was in 1983. Rik Allen lost his arm on New Year's Eve 1984. As a huge Leppard fan, I could request the whole catalogue but here are some maybe overlooked great Leppard songs through time: Rock Brigade, Lady Strange, Rock Rock Till You Drop, Gods of War, Heaven Is, Ride Into The Sun, Breathe A Sigh, Demolition Man, 4 Letter Word, Hallucinate and We Belong. They are amazing live.

I love it! This album (Pyromania) came out when I was in middle school. "Photograph" is my favorite song from this album with "Rock of Ages" coming in a close second.

Ah, my favorite Def Leppard song!! Thank you for reacting to it!! =D I read in the little booklet that came with my CD that this song was inspired by a church song book. One of the songs was titled Rock Of Ages. =)

Jamel, been loving your channel for a year and a half at least now. “Wish it was louder”...🤣. Please don’t forget to memorialize Meat Loaf. RIP.

Possibly one of the greatest rock albums of the 80s. Notice the drummer still had both arms. This was the last album before his accident. Of course you must also do Photograph.

Seeing that drummer tear that drum set up with one arm is amazing!

I was about 8, when I found my brother's Def Leopard Pyromania and immediately fell in love with the album cover. The font DL used rocked and the album name was cool as hell. Then I heard my first DL song Rock of Ages, and I was an instafan. Thank you for bringing back such wonderful memories. What a great reaction. I really enjoy your down to earth and genuine personality. Watching your reactions is a bit like catching up with an old friend. Keep up the good work.

I was in 8th grade when this album came out. You need to go see Def Leppard live. We saw them live in 2018. They are AMAZING!!!! Their concerts are always multigenerational. You’ll see parents and their teen kids jamming together.

Big respect to you and having a open mind as a black man enjoying some good ole classic 80s rock. Jamal.

"Wish this was louder". Summed up my youth listening to stuff like this.

If you ever get a chance to see Def Leppard live, Jamel, do it! They are SO fun live! I've seen them around 12 times and had a great time every time! This video is from 1983. Oh! And that lyric you wanted is "I'm burnin', burnin' I got the fever. I know for sure, there ain't no cure."

The love you show for this is a big part of why you're one of my favorite things about youtube. Much love from TX!

Jamel, and STILL no one has reacted to Too Late For Love!!

I LOVE your videos!!!!!! Def Leppard was my favorite growing up (80's kid) I've seen them live 3 times! Even now they r worth every penny! Go see em live! TY so much for uniting people in a world that seems to want to divide! Love u! Keep it up!!!!

GREAT!! song to wake up to!! SOO glad I grew up to this song!

Def Leppard always makes me tingle.

One of those bands you never get tired of hearing. Thank you for the reaction.

I cannot believe my EYES!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Thank you for this Jamel 😁

Videos were SO fun and creative. This came out in 1982. GREAT ALBUM ! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🇬🇧 LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL 🎸

This song is so great that a movie came our using the name from this song as the movie title "Rock of Ages" staring Tom Cruise. Not a fan of musicals but this movie was pretty awesome. Total flashback to the hair-bands 80s rockers.... you'll love it! I always turn the bass up on my speakers for this one. This song is my fave of theirs to play on bass guitar too as it's just such a fun song.

We did. We didn't know how lucky we were at the time, but we rocked! Also, about the sound, sometimes, these were recorded off TV which didn't have stereo sound back then. (they had stereo recordings, but it came through one channel on the tv set which squished the sound)

I just love you. You reinvigorate my love of sone old songs and you're always in such a good mood, which is what I need after a long, hard, crappy day at work. Thank you!

Omg all their albums have amazing rock true rock music! Now by Def Leppard is great. All of it such a great band that never gave up their identity to chase ratings

Jamel, this is my favorite song by Def Leppard. Thank you for it, and just Thank You.

My all-time favorite Def Leppard song.

A real rock anthem! Yes Rick Allen had both arms in 1983! Def Leppard's my guys! 💕🎼🎸✌️

1983! Between 10th and 11 grade when this hit! German at the beginning? “Running through the forest silently”? I believe?

Thank you Jamel!!! Bring on ONE MILLION SUBS!!!!!

Rick Allen was probably in his late teens here. because I think he was around 20 when he had his accident after Pyromania came out. That harmony though! YES!

Now you are back in my wheelhouse. They still are amazing.

Saw them in '88 and it was great.

Yes it's one of their first American albums come all of us couldn't wait for them to come to town it was awesome they knew how to put on a show it was about the third album is when he was in the accident we didn't hear from them for quite some time when they came back they came back with vengeance they played everything awesome awesome awesome late 1980s early 90s

Did you notice that this was pre-accident, when Rick Allen had both arms. Just listening to him before and after, you wouldn't notice the difference. A tribute to strength of character with a little help from his friends.

I remember how this was the number #1 video on NBC's Friday Night Videos for a couple of weeks, methinks anyway!!

Oh man, we were all so young! Def Leppard is one of my favorite bands, and the first time I was actually older than the dude I was crushing on - I’m 3 months older than Rick Allen.

Dam...back before the drummer lost his arm , in a car accident..KUDOS to them for sticking with him!!!!

❤️❤️❤️Def Leppard !!! Thanks!!!

Saw them play Hastings Pier in '79 or '80, when I was 17 and they were probably a few years older. All poodle perms and lycra/leather. A lifetime ago. I think Tygers of Pantang were on the same night. Started at 7pm probably, and we were home by 11 or maybe earlier!!

1980s videos and lyrics were so creative and over the top, this album made people go nuts due to heavy rotation on MTV

Def Lepard; “let it go” is their best song.

My FAVORITE FAVORITE rock band! Thanks for doing these!

I absolutely love Def Leppard.

This song and “Photograph” - such a huge deal when the songs came out in 9th grade!! 😍

Jamal " I wish this was louder " speaking like a real rocker 🤟

I love driving my 18 wheeler to this song. It gets me pumped

Good song. This came out in 83 and Rick Allen's accident happened on NY eve of 84. their lead guitarist Steve Clark died in 91 sadly. He pretty much frank himself to death. I remember when these guys first came out with a song called Light Brigade. I loved it.They were like 16-17 years old.I knew they were gonna be big.

ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER STOP BEING COOL

I got Pyromania the week it came out in '83. I was a Junior in H.S. and it was a hit at our school. I eventually had it on cassette, vinyl and CD. All at the same time.

It was always LOUDER in concert with these guys.

"I wish it was louder", what everyone who has ever listened to Def Leppard says. Which brings up a conundrum, I had to ban myself from listening to Def Leppard as a kid because I started having ringing in my ears and got scared for my hearing. Always put the speakers of my boom box right up to my head. They didn't originally call themselves "Deaf" Leopard for nothing.

Jamal i know you said you wanted us to go visiting other reactors because i remember you saying when you go write in the comment section that you are our favorite and that we are just observe ing . i think i pissed off a bunch of folks , oh well , i am glad to be home with you ! I cant believe all the rifraf that are reacting . i am so glad to be here with you ! Be safe ! 😍😍

My housemate could talk your ears off about Def Leppard! Such a fan, he can tell you the name of each of their albums, when they were released, the names of the band members, what instruments they play, yada yada yada......

Pyromania came out in 1983. About a year later, Rick Allen had his accident in his Corvette and lost his arm. The seat belt ripping his arm off.