Iconic Band FELT Frontman's Song Was CRAP-So HE Did it Solo…Became #1 hit of 1987!-Professor of Rock

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Coming up, an interview with Lou Gramm, one of the greatest rock voices in history about his biggest hit. He was in the Hall of Fame band Foreigner, and they ruled the 70s and 80s. But as they hit their peak the Lou wanted to Rock, but their guitarist and band leader Mick Jones was writing softer ballads. So Lou brought in a rock song he’d written called Midnight Blue to possibly put on their next album. But his writing partner didn’t want to do it. So in the end Lou Gramm recorded it for his solo album. And lo and behold it became the most-played song of 1987, and out-performed every single from Foreigner's new album in direct competition. Get ready for a very funny interview with the great Lou Gramm, next on Professor for Rock.
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I’m excited to jump into another episode of our series: Revelations- where featured artists go deep on their greatest songs and albums. In the mid-80s after moving audiences with rockers like Feels Like the First Time, Hot Blooded, and Jukebox Hero, Foreigner had their biggest hit with I Want to Know What Love Is. It went to #1 and according to the lead singer of the band at that time LOU Gramm, it pushed the band into a big of a different direction. Mick Jones was putting the guitar down and doing more with synthesizers and more and more ballads were becoming part of the current lifeblood. Lou wanted to rock so one day he brought in a song he’d written called Midnight Blue to show to Mick for their next record, Well Mick turned it down so it would get put on Lou’s first solo album… It became one of the biggest records of 1987 hitting #1 on the rock charts and was awarded the most played song of the year outdoing Foreigner’s next album…
Up next Lou tells the story and shares his hilarious blow-by-blow in trying to sing what he thought was the most syrupy ballad of the band’s career and what Midnight Blue actually means. Let’s get into the interview. As we do, I want to thank our sponsor Zenni Eyewear Look with Summer around the corner You’re going to need some sunglasses. If you’re in the market for those or other types of frames, whether prescription or reading glasses, Zenni has you covered. Get up to 80% off the price you would normally pay for glasses. Just click on the info button right up there to get the POR rate.
Here’s Lou with the story...
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@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Poll: What is your pick for the greatest "SOLO" SONG or ALBUM after "SAID" artist had been in a band?

@BillGraper Ай бұрын

Phil Collins - Everything he did as a soloist. 😎

@Whisper_292 Ай бұрын

Stevie Nicks

@mikenicholson7465 Ай бұрын

Sting. Blue Turtles. Oh my goodness!

@freezer8530 Ай бұрын

I'll nominate ... Lionel Ritchie (formally of the Commodores).

@rogerdeahl9629 Ай бұрын

Paul McCartney -- Wings Over America Rod Stewart -- Young Turks George Michael -- Freedom 90 Stevie Nicks --Bella Donna

@davidanderson-wn4ep Ай бұрын

I like to remind people that Lou had hits without Foreigner, but Foreigner has never had a hit without Lou. Great tune, great voice.

@larrylarry739 Ай бұрын

Correct! Foreigner with Kelly Hansen is just a cover band playing Lou Gramm's big hit songs.

@JohnSmith-es9qx Ай бұрын

Lowdown and Dirty from 1991's Unusual Heat was a minor hit in the US and it did quite well here in NZ, but I find it ironic that Lou left because he wanted a more rock focused Foreigner and Mick goes and releases wha could arguably be considered the rockiest Foreigner album for a decade. Haha

@judymusselman567 Ай бұрын

@@JohnSmith-es9qx wtf are you fr?. I'm just asking but please name one top ten or even top twenty after Lou left them .

@judymusselman567 Ай бұрын

@@JohnSmith-es9qx only because Lou called him out jmo

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

Good reminder!

@MalluFilipino Ай бұрын

Let's not forget "Lost In The Shadows" by Lou Gramm on the Lost Boys movie soundtrack in 1987. Epic!

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Agreed!

@LivingInTheKaliYogurt Ай бұрын

Had no idea that was him! That song was perfect in that movie and the most intense song from that soundtrack. Awesome 🎉

@czluver4338 Ай бұрын

I love that song!!!

@heidichristensen7919 Ай бұрын

I was going to mention that!

@angelamillard6418 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@BaddogSports Ай бұрын

Lou Gramm, one of the GREATEST rock vocalists EVER! Unmistakable voice, without question!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

No doubt!

@coachhumph5524 Ай бұрын

Good to see you on here Baddog. It's a great channel.

@sandikorevaar4743 Ай бұрын

Loved Midnight Blue.

@BaddogSports Ай бұрын

@@coachhumph5524 My man!! Hell yeah, brother! LOVE this channel! The Professor rocks!

@bucky4047 Ай бұрын

Lou is an amazing singer and a good man.

@OriginalGrasshopper Ай бұрын

I met Lou Gramm after one of his solo concerts a couple of years ago. Such a gentleman! He was so kind to all of the fans and you can tell he appreciates us as much as we appreciate him.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Such a great person.

@JasonGorton Ай бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock I live in the same area as Lou. When he's performing and with his fans he's very affable and generous with his time. But he's also somewhat private and visibly uncomfortable when you run into him at the grocery store or the local diner. I can't fault him for that though. 😁

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

He’s a very nice man.

@harrytuttle1446 Ай бұрын

So glad to hear that. He has always seemed to be wonderful person.

@Moment-14 Ай бұрын

Yeah... I lived in Webster for awhile... don't talk to Lou about music... just muscle cars ... especially novas.... I had a friend that didn't know rock and roll, nor Foreigner, even though Tom lived in Rochester.. Tom got on great with Lou at a car show where Lou brought his Nova haha

@counterpuncher01 Ай бұрын

How rare is it the singer wanted to rock more than the guitar player...wow

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

That’s kinda ironic!

@wallofrock6725 Ай бұрын

Yeah, Mick was a money hound.

@justsomeguy6133 Ай бұрын

Mick is an average guitarist at best anyway.

@Rob-dp3vr Ай бұрын

Van Halen/Roth is the only other example I can think of. And Roth was right. The next era with the fill-in singer was loaded with keyboards, and it became a melancholy band that sold less records and went down in popularity. Turn on the radio, all you hear is classic VH

@justsomeguy6133 Ай бұрын

@@Rob-dp3vr that’s an interesting situation. Sammy has it in him to rock hard, he has done so. I think he’s superior as a singer and musician to Roth. I also think it’s important to point out that Eddie wanted the band to go that direction, Dave didn’t, Sammy went along with it.

@scottburton9701 Ай бұрын

"Midnight Blue" is a fantastic song-Glad it was a big hit for Lou Gramm.

@chrisfreemanfilms Ай бұрын

"My following days are over, now I just gotta follow through" changed my life in 87!

@susannea142 Ай бұрын

Lou Gramm and Steve Perry were the iconic voices of the 70’s and 80’s !

@joseluiscintron6863 Ай бұрын

I would like to add that Jimi Jamison (Survivor's 2nd and best lead singer) belongs on that list with Lou Gramm and Steve Perry.

@joseluiscintron6863 Ай бұрын

@davidadams5280... I'm sorry Sir but, in my opinion Foreigner is superior to Bad Company. I don't believe Paul Rodgers was one of the best vocalists during his prime. I actually like the songs that the band put out from 1986 through 1994 as Bad Co. with Brian Howe (R.I.P.) as the lead singer, much better than the songs that were put out with Rodgers.

@DavidBennett-fv2jg Ай бұрын

Great though Rogers, Gramm and Perry were... Brad Delp was, still... next-level, and easily as iconic as any of the others.

@DavidBennett-fv2jg Ай бұрын

Rodgers

@Nobodyimportant696 Ай бұрын

Steve Perry? barf!

@TubbsFarquhar Ай бұрын

Lou Gramm could sing the phone book and make it sound great, but I agree with him about the ballads. The hard rock stuff was Foreigner's greatest.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

For sure.

@Terk131 Ай бұрын

Absolutely. I saw Lou when he went on tour with Brett Michaels. Brett told Lou “only sing the rockers and not the ballads” and man the show was AWESOME

@fivestring65ify Ай бұрын

Yes. They killed it with the rock songs.

@LazyIRanch Ай бұрын

Paul Rogers is another voice that is so spectacular I don't think it would matter what he sang, or what band he sang with. It's all good!

@No1414body Ай бұрын

Absolutely true, the guy is an Icon

@lewiscrow Ай бұрын

When I heard Midnight Blue, I thought, "I wish Foreigner's recent stuff sounded this good."

@DavidMartin-tc1gl Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue changed the direction in my life: "But my following days are over, now I just gotta follow through" is forever lodged in my heart and thinking. Thanks, Lou!

@Stoneylfm Ай бұрын

I think of that line sometimes to this day

@jonfargo7321 Ай бұрын

I love how candid Lou is when he speaks of his time with Foreigner. He’s so authentic. An unforgettable voice.

@user-xo4tn3gk3p 8 күн бұрын

Lou left the band bc He had a medical concern. No hard feelings

@bettyrichmond7244 Ай бұрын

Lou is my favorite Rock & Roll singer. He really bares his soul in everything he sings.

@christineml1476 Ай бұрын

I love the opening lyrics: "Ain't got no regrets I ain't losin' track of which way I'm going" Hearing it, you know you're in for a great, uplifting song.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

SO classic!

@fivestring65ify Ай бұрын

Graham captured that young love crazy emotional feeling you have growing up.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

It really uplifts you!

@dranet47 Ай бұрын

I can't believe this song is almost 40 years old. I feel ancient!

@MSDOGS1976 Ай бұрын

And it still sounds great.

@MelCowart-xu8xr Ай бұрын

Right along with you!

@andrewvail5458 Ай бұрын

Lou Gramm is an under appreciated singer. Damn that man had and has such a powerful, evocative voice. 😎🤟

@johnnyxmusic Ай бұрын

Always a wonderful sense of yearning and urgency.

@tristramcoffin926 Ай бұрын

What a great interview. Definitely remember Midnight Blue. It was on the radio all the time and people didn't get tired of it.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

For sure.

@peterflynn2111 Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue was a top tune still play it today and it is staple on the DAB radio 80s stations .Peaked at 8 in May of 1987 here in Australia

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Thanks Peter!

@laraschauble Ай бұрын

I loved Midnight Blue when it was first released...and I STILL love it to this day...Thank you Lou Gramm for a fantastic hit song!! ❤❤

@JamesDavis-sh9gh Ай бұрын

Mick Jones should be grateful that Lou Gramm brought a lot of creativity to Foreigner.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

They were great together.

@I_Fight_Instacart Ай бұрын

Perhaps Lou should be more grateful for the opportunities he got thanks to Mick. His previous band was sunk and he was cleaning public buildings when Mick called. A degree of frustration is understandable, but he's been re-hashing this Mick-bashing bit for years now. And he has continued to perform _I Want to Know What Love Is_ in his solo act. If he hates it so much, why doesn't he quit singing it?

@davearonow65 Ай бұрын

@@ProfessorofRockI agree. It's easy to downplay Micks' musical talent because of the way he treated Lou and did him dirty which is hard to imagine wasn't fueled simply by greed, but Mick was the brains and the sound of that great band and Lou was the voice. History has proven that both of them needed each other and that they were far better together than either of them were on their own.

@George-cn1fz Ай бұрын

Jones needs to understand there would be no Foreigner without Lou.

@user-yv4kn2ws8r Ай бұрын

Should of yes

@Whisper_292 Ай бұрын

I hated Foreigner's departure from rock to adult boring. Midnight Blue was a refreshing change.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@fivestring65ify Ай бұрын

I didn't hate it, but the seventies rockers were much better.

@rhgamecock1 Ай бұрын

REO Speedwagon and Journey made that same mistake I think. A ballad or two is okay like Keep On Loving You and Don't Stop Believin and Waiting For A Girl Like You but they all went too far with it.

@marktait2371 Ай бұрын

same reo styx journey foreigner all went down that road

@karenmcdade7718 Ай бұрын

@@fivestring65ify I agree. The 70s rockers were better but there is just something about Lou's voice that just electrifies whatever he sings, including the songs that he said he wasn't feeling.

@cliffordanello1037 Ай бұрын

I was in the Army, stationed in South Korea. Loved Foreigner but was so glad Lou jumped the Synthing Ship!

@americankickboxer Ай бұрын

"Synthing Ship"...Nice!

@dabbozknowz4845 Ай бұрын

I love that song. Makes me nostalgic for my youth lol. Love the line "When I win your heart I'm gonna paint it cherry red". Thanks for covering this song and for reminding me of the other great tunes on this album. What a great interviewee Lou is! Great job Adam!

@NamathCB Ай бұрын

Can't explain exactly what it is, your tone, delivery, idk but man your videos put me back by my portable radio listening to Casey back in the good, carefree days. Thank you Man!

@JimRyser Ай бұрын

Lou has been a staple since I was in 7th grade. Still at it. Respect. (I’m 59!)

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Awesome!

@shiroibasketshoes Ай бұрын

I"m 59, too and I agree. What do you think about Lou's Black Sheep music?

@duromusabc Ай бұрын

And there was their hit Say You Will in 1987 - awesome song ! I remember it was used at my high school gym class for aerobics

@tony69em Ай бұрын

I think that was the last song by them that I liked. I've never heard this song they are talking about in this video right now.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Very cool!

@tony69em Ай бұрын

Oh yeah! Now that you say it, I remember that one. It was good too.

@deanlaterza9675 Ай бұрын

I actually like Say you will more than Midnight Blue

@tony69em Ай бұрын

@@deanlaterza9675 me too. I don't even remember Midnight Blue.

@miketeeveedub5779 Ай бұрын

Funny how Lou wanted to continue singing harder-edge songs while Mick the guitarist wanted to go soft rock/pop, not the other way around. Not sure if Mick was chasing the pop charts or just getting mellower with age. Glad Lou went the route he went; the real Juke Box Hero of my youth!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

It’s ironic.

@wallofrock6725 Ай бұрын

Mick was chasing money. Lou just enjoyed the music.

@tonycrabtree3416 Ай бұрын

Was midnight blue a rocking song, though? It was top 40 at the “heaviest”. 😂

@wallofrock6725 Ай бұрын

@@tonycrabtree3416 Midnight Blue was heavy metal compared to I Want To Know What Love Is 🤣

@tinahs8269 Ай бұрын

I completely agree with you about Midnight Blue...not played enough on the radio but it always commands attention when it is.

@gailarnold2660 Ай бұрын

I always loved Lou. Thanks for this interview.

@terryvittitow6362 Ай бұрын

I love this song! When I turned 16 my dad gave me his old 1980 Ford F150 farm truck to drive. I started fixin' it up and I painted it Metallic Midnight Blue. It was a beautiful truck. Not long after painting the truck, Lou's Midnight Blue song came out and I named my truck Midnight Blue after Lou's song. When I would cruise the town I would blast Lou's song through the stereo system I had in the truck. Great times! I miss that old girl.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

So cool!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

Was she a stunner?

@t.o.408 Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue is one of those songs that never gets old for me. I was never a big Foreigner fan, and I've always leaned more towards post-punk and power pop as my genres of choice, but I can't get enough of Midnight Blue even after listening to it hundreds of times. And I can't really explain why, but I guess that's the great thing about music... you like what you like.

@thetitleisours1 Ай бұрын

Love these interview's with Lou Gramm. Inspiration how he has bounced back from his medical issues!

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

He's truly an inspiration.

@thetitleisours1 Ай бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Indeed. You have been so great to him

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

He’s a strong man!

@thetitleisours1 Ай бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Sure is :)

@Herb-and-Harmony Ай бұрын

Thanks Adam I really appreciate your videos

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davidurban3357 Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue is on my all time favorites playlist, thanks for doing this feature!

@GenkiSugiru Ай бұрын

Lou Gramm is one of my all-time favorite rock singers. And has always seemed like a decent person as well. I've always loved "Midnight Blue".

@bicyclist2 Ай бұрын

I fondly remember this song being played multiple times a day on our local radio station in northern Michigan. Really great song. I love it. I know some of us would get up and dance when ever it came on at the local roller skating rink. Great memories. Thank you.

@jasonmoquin Ай бұрын

I swear, I still listen to this song at least once a week and absolutely love it. I also use it as part of my vocal warm-ups when I need to do rock vocals. Amazing song!

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Such a great song. I know what you mean.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

Do you sing in a band?

@davidstremel5358 Ай бұрын

My band @project Foreigner plays this song every show. The fans love it still! My mom and dad come to our shows a lot and it’s always special to sing “what my father said “. Thanks Lou!

@jasonmoquin Ай бұрын

Adam, I love what you do! You have the coolest job imaginable, in my opinion….LOVE this background history stuff. Keep rocking, dude.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@christyhubbard8074 Ай бұрын

I always loved Lou’s voice. I played that tape over and over in 87’

@deantoso5376 Ай бұрын

Was a big fan of rocking Foriegner. I was with Lou Gramm on that front.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Who isn't! Ha ha.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

Me too.

@justsomeguy6133 Ай бұрын

Foreigner’s best song is Juke Box Hero, which was the peak of their hard rock era IMO.

@michaelrochester48 Ай бұрын

It’s always good when you mention Lou because in Rochester New York, he is it when it comes to rock ‘n’ roll stars

@brentcox7772 Ай бұрын

Such a great band!! Saw them in OKC in ‘78!! Awesome interview Professor. 🤘🔥

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Rock on Brent!

@rabbigrape 15 күн бұрын

The band is Foreigner, the singer was Lou Gramm and the song is Midnight Blue for all those that don't want to watch a 20min video for the answer.

@JShoCo 3 күн бұрын

👉🏿👑

@Hake663 Күн бұрын

Never even heard midnight blue but know all the Foreigner songs .

@rabbigrape Күн бұрын

@@Hake663 Me neither but I quickly forwarded thru this unnecessarily long video to get the answers for everyone. This guy just loves to milk his videos out. That's why his titles are in the form of a question.

@gregbuchanan1130 Ай бұрын

It is not foreigner without Lou!!!! It ended when he left but loved his solo stuff!!! One of the best lead singers to ever be in a rock band!!!!

@trinaq Ай бұрын

Lou took a chance on this tune, and it eventually paid off. It might not have been right up Foreigner's alley, but it was a perfect solo song.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Agreed.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

For sure. It’s got some oomph.

@user-xo4tn3gk3p 8 күн бұрын

For some of US, It is impossible to choose one favorite song from Foreigner. That was yesterday, Girl on the moon, Blue morning blue day, Double Vision, I don't wanna live without you. Great songs

@JaniceMorgan-on1kx 24 күн бұрын

Yes! Loved that song! Thanks for this❤

@warrenny Ай бұрын

One of the things I love most about these kinds of interviews is seeing the realism of the band members. Back in the day reading Rolling Stone or whatever, it was all just marketing hype. Here, we get the humble stories of people thinking about who they are and the legacy of their music.....and the differences of creative process within the group. They maybe close...they maybe friends, but they are also business people with careers. I love these details.

@counterpuncher01 Ай бұрын

There's nothing funnier than iconic bandmates at odds with each other... What I would do to be a fly on the wall during those sessions.

@exvan3571 Ай бұрын

The Black Crowes' Robinson brothers engaged in fisticuffs and swung mic stands at each other

@cindyjames100 Ай бұрын

Great interview. I’ve always loved Lou’s voice. So glad he has enjoyed such success.

@heatherwarner865 19 күн бұрын

My 1st rock concert as a teen in 1995 was Foreigner at the Van Wert County Fair. It was sold out and the crowd went nuts on Juke Box Hero. Lou's voice is iconic. Lost In the Shadows is my favorite Lou song but JBH and Until the End of Time are my favorite songs he's ever written.

@xifled63 Ай бұрын

Was fortunate enough to see Lou’s solo tour of this album. Great show

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

Where at?

@xifled63 Ай бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Civic Center in Poughkeepsie NY

@davemoyer505 Ай бұрын

Great sing along song. I miss the rock n roll days. Foreigner was one of those give it all you got bands. The synthesizer didn’t cut it. Good stuff, Prof. As usual!👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

@williamegan8212 Ай бұрын

I loved this segment! Thanks Professor Adam! Love the channel, love the content. Continued success 🙂

@CA7VINBACH Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue is something very special indeed. Same with 'Just Between You And Me' also, Simply stunning!

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Right? Glad I"m not the only one.

@CA7VINBACH Ай бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock 👊🏻

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

@@CA7VINBACH Rock on!

@c.e.anderson558 Ай бұрын

April Wine definitely rocks.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

Great songs.

@bigtods001 Ай бұрын

Loved that song and loved that album! I wore that cassette OUT. Great interview. Thanks, P.O.R.

@vanatic22 Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue is a defining track for Lou Gramm. That song just blew me away back then, and I would sing that to my girlfriend at the time that I chased until she married me, albeit quite a few years later! The song perfectly fit us . . . from "When I win your heart I'm gonna paint it cherry red. I don't wanna talk about it, What you do to me, I can't live without it" to "I won't say where and I don't know when Soon there's gonna come a day, baby I'll be back again" In my opinion, Lou was the driving force in Foreigner's success.

@robd.1314 Ай бұрын

Always been a huge fan of Lou Graham. A positive and refreshing bookmark of my childhood. I was very fortunate to see Lou and Foreigner in the 90s in concert.

@seereadnhear Ай бұрын

I can't tell you how much I love this channel. To be honest I don't think there's that many people that do it better than you.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks!

@AnnaTrail-xp8pr Ай бұрын

He was born to do this and because of his passion that is what makes him great! Glad you discovered it.

@seereadnhear Ай бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock no problem and thank you

@devonbrooks246 Ай бұрын

Thank You for this Adam! I LOVE this song. Lou Gramm is the best. And I agree with you. His best song from him!

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Amen!

@counterpuncher01 Ай бұрын

Lou calling Micks song sappy is the funniest thing I've heard a guest on your channel say yet Adam. I didn't see that coming...bless you Lou...history has vindicated you

@Xerxes910 Ай бұрын

The one of the best, most underrated, and forgotten about singers until someone mentions him and everyone goes YES! What a great interview.

@wisdomhunter3797 Ай бұрын

You’ve got to be absolutely stoked to now have access to these iconic musicians and these STORIES! Great episode - thanks for sharing

@shanewise7625 Ай бұрын

There are definitely days when I think pound for pound Lou Gramm is the best rock singer that ever lived!

@RiffMusic1970 Ай бұрын

🎶 and she wears your ring!!!! And it means everything! 🎶 That’s power.

@tmapes1989 7 күн бұрын

Lost Boys soundtrack game Lou's solo career the actual push it deserved!!! He got shafted on Midnight Blue!!! Keep up the great vids Adam!!!

@greggraham2642 Ай бұрын

Lou Gramm and Foreigner are my go-to road-trippen music still to this day.

@fivestring65ify Ай бұрын

THANK YOU PROFESSOR!! This is one of the greatest songs of the 80s, and it has a 70s feel to it. Lou Graham is a classic rock icon. This is one of my favorite songs.

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

It’s so simple that it rocks!

@fivestring65ify Ай бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yep, the intro grabs you, then the rhythm kicks in, and you're hooked.

@wtfayfrffs Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue was an instant hit for me. Still love hearing that song, made me want to show my independance as a teenager. Always felt a surge of confidence when I hear that song.

@ChristopherGiles Ай бұрын

Lou is the best!! One of my fav vocalists of all-time. LOVE his music STILL!! Midnight blue is my fav as well!!

@orahone Ай бұрын

One of my all time favorite songs!!! Lou one of the greatest voices in rock.

@petegregory517 Ай бұрын

'87, first full year of single after 18 years (16 married) from my ex. Driving around the mountains of south central PA (somtimes very late at night) with LG and MB in the cassette, over and over again and again. '88, met my babydoll, swept her up....still got 'er! Meant to be (as is everything).

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

Congrats and happy anniversary

@counterpuncher01 Ай бұрын

Mick got "lost in the keyboards on the NEXT album TOO" LOL

@JaneSmith0709 Ай бұрын

Lou Gramm has one of the best voices ever! I loved the lyrics to this song, it's one of my all-time favorites.

@user-vb5xn7ok2l Ай бұрын

One of my favorite songs, & been playing it for years. Knew nothing of the background, but voice & guitar had such a unique sound, & interesting lyrics topped it off. Thanks for the backstory. 🌞👍👍👍

@rattyguitars Ай бұрын

I saw them when I was in high school for the cold as ice tour. Las Vegas in the convention center, and Pat Travers was the warm-up band. The smoke of weed was so thick in the air, you could cut a knife with it. One great and memorable concert for a teenager.

@tb6791 Ай бұрын

Lou 😮 solo it's an underrated Gem. It seemed the timing was right for it. Such a master vocally 🎙

@outernationalstudios Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue is one of the greatest songs of the 80s and i love it so much!!! Lou Gramms voice is one of the greatest of all time- he puts more soul in one word than most singers have in their whole careers-

@christianboyd4635 Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue is one of my favorite songs of the decade. It’s been on rotation on my playlist on my phone for decades and I still love it every time I hear it.

@MikeB-1965 Ай бұрын

Very interesting and entertaining chat with a legend in rock music. It's a shame to hear about the battling behind the scenes between Lou and Mick. It's sad when egos can get in the way of great music. Midnight Blue is definitely a great song, and I agree that it's underappreciated.

@jennyjenny4501 Ай бұрын

Turn it up louder!!! This song is a total jam!

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

I agree!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Ай бұрын

It’s meant to be played loud!

@greghornbacher8079 Ай бұрын

Thanks Professor for the great interview with Lou. been a big Fan of Lou from the days with Foreigner and his Solo stuff . his vocals are amazing and powerful. even after his medical ordeal he still sounds great. some other songs from Lou's solo catalog . I like are "just between you and me" and "True Blue Love" give them a listen.

@mspiggles6850 Ай бұрын

This brings back memories…Midnight Blue was my best friend’s (in high school) favorite song! I will never forget her and her absolute love for this song!!!

@mentalcog2187 Ай бұрын

Lou's voice was a Classic Rocker's Voice and it was very sad to see the group's direction fade away from Rock-N-Roll. Yeah,... at least they left a Mark in Rock History! But mostly,... it was Lou Gramm!!

@brianlondon5967 Ай бұрын

This is one of your best interviews pal. I LOVE the fact that Lou wanted to rock even though his vocals stood out more and were even featured more on the synth material. Foreigner and Journey were my 2 favourite bands in the eighties but without Steve and Lou, I couldn’t get into it and I wasn’t alone.

@user-xt7rs8md7p Ай бұрын

I grew up in the town next to where Lou grew up… I remember the kids on my elementary school bus rocking to Foreigner every morning lol…. Myself included. When Midnight Blue hit the radio, I absolutely loved it… still do. Definitely one of the very best songs of the 80s… ever actually. I met Lou at a meet and greet at the House of Guitars in Rochester about 14 or so years ago. It was the Lou Gramm Band… he signed my son’s guitar. What a gentleman! He thanked me when I asked him to keep my paint pen… he was impressed by how it looked when he signed the guitar… What a gracious person. Thanks for all the music Lou! God bless

@dukeofkool Ай бұрын

When first hearing "midnight blue," I thought wow, another great Foreigner hit. Then I found out it was just Lou and was perfectly fine with it. I just wish that Mick had given a little more room for Lou's creativity. They're both great artists.

@themeanhornet1070 Ай бұрын

If you remember playing a 8-Track Tape on a player that looked like a TNT detonator! You’re love this channel.

@9alerix Ай бұрын

I like how Lou’s camera angle makes it seem like he’s speaking to us from the stage lol

@buzzsmith8146 Ай бұрын

This was a nice interview, Adam. Thanks!

@Hits-dr4lt 4 күн бұрын

I still do not understand how this channel only has one million subs. You would think there would be 10 million +

@andrewknaff9220 Ай бұрын

Midnight Blue is also my favorite song that Lou ever sang.

@Daniel-79 Ай бұрын

Lou Gramm doesn’t get the credit he deserves. In my opinion, he is one of the top vocalists of the 70s and 80s!

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

I agree. Right up there with the best ever!

@ProfessorofRock Ай бұрын

Agreed!

@tizmawpux Ай бұрын

Thanks Lou for giving us this outstanding number, midnight blue is one of these tunes that you'll never get tired of listening to, great conversation too, thanks Prof.

@tahoemike5828 Ай бұрын

Thanks for reminding me. I don't always do this, but I had to hear that one as soon as your video ended, I looked it up and gave it a spin. Look at me, banging my head like I was 22 again.