We had to give the Scorpions their fair go! Thought this was honestly pretty awesome, don’t know what we were trippin’ on! What’s next for this group? And what are some other 80’s (ideally hard rock) bands we should check out? 🙌🏻🔥

"no one like you" is probably my favorite song by these guys

You really need to go a little further back to “The Zoo”, or even further back to “Sails of Charon”

"The Sails Of Charon" is a must listen. A guitar masterpiece. A lot of their best stuff came out in the 70's, with guitar legend Ulrich Roth. Definitely worth looking into.

I hope you eventually get around to “The Sails of Charon.” Like “Eruption,” it completely changed the way I looked at guitars and guitarists from that moment forward. Uli Roth will be a real treat for your ears.

Way to many people think that the Scorpions are just Rock You Like a Hurricane. They are way more. The Blackout album is straight fire.

You guys really need to check out Scorpions The Zoo and Coming Home (the full version, not the shortened live version they open their concerts with)

Sails of Charon, Speedys Coming, In Trance early Scorpions is better Scorpions.

I'm 55 and have listened to the Scorpion's since I was 12. Hands down the best album is "Lovedrive" it is so diverse and tells the story of being a Rock Star and always on the road. After "Love at First Sting" their music became to formulamatic for my taste but up til then it's all gold.

Best Scorpions song by a landslide is The Sails Of Charon. Many Scorpions fans who only discovered the band in the 80's don't even know it

Scoropions in the 70s were super heavy. As the mid 80s rolled on, they fell in with the MTV mindset.

If you want another 80s German Band that Kicks ass and hardly ever gets the notice it deserve. The band is ACCEPT . Start with the song BALLS TO THE WALL. Its a kick ass song

I’m a Gen Xer. I was a casual fan in the 80’s. I was on a Baltic cruise in June of 2007 touring St. Petersburg. There was a grandstand being set up in the main square by The Hermitage museum. I asked someone what was happening and they said the Scorpions were having a free concert. I stayed for the concert, almost missing the departure of my cruise ship. Hearing the Scorpions play The Winds Of Change in that setting was one of the most emotional experiences of my life.

The Zoo!!! If you’re going to Scorpions land, go all the way up the river, young Jedis. Are they ridiculous? Yes! Are they awesome? Also yes!

For your own personal perusal, their very very early song 'Sails of Charon' has an insane guitar solo at the very start of the song. Worth learning on guitar, it's extremely hard to get the timing right.

Great album: "The Zoo", "Don't Make No Promises Your Body Can't Keep" and the title track. Also older Scorpions song like: "He's a Woman She's a Man", "Speedy's Coming", In Trance", "We'll Burn the Sky", and "Sails of Charon". So much more, but these are among my favorites.

Some early Scorps bangers: Speedy's Coming Sails Of Charon Virgin Killer They were a different band in the 70's with Uli on guitar

They are German, but they have always written their music with English lyrics. Klaus Meine, the singer, once said that "English is the proper language for Rock and Roll." The song "Blackout" is a good one, and pretty much anything off of Animal Magnetism. "Lovedrive" or "Lovin' You Sunday Morning" would also be a good choice. They were also known for provocative album covers on "Animal Magnetism," and especially "Virgin Killer."

Oh shit...Dynamite...now that's a killer song. Go do the opener off that album, the title track "Blackout". Even more bangin'.

You guys would probably like the song "In Trance" from 1975 off the album of the same name. "The Zoo" and "Blackout" should be visited for sure. For more early 80's hard rock/metal - I think it's time for some Dio - "Holy Diver" - "Rainbow in the Dark" - "Last in Line" are good starting places.

Leslie West just passed. How about"Nantucket Sleighride" by Mountain?

Blackout and Another piece of meat are both major bangers from this band.

The band is from Germany so English is not their first language

The Scorpions are a damn good band with some really talented musicians. They could nail it with a ballad as easily as rocking their asses off. On top of that they knew/know how to have a great time on and off the stage. What is there not to like about them?

"Love to Love" or "Cherry"...by UFO...or April Wine "Roller" or "21st Century Schizoid Man", which shows they were more than just a power pop band!

You need to listen to “animal magnetism” or “The Zoo”.

I say this with love...A&A diving into a new band remind me of myself dining out. Examining the menu carefully, inevitably overthinking it and ordering something kinda subpar. My fellow commenters will give you all the guidance you seek for better Scorpion songs. Merry Christmas to all!

Not sure this is an A Scorpion song guys, but we all appreciate the Christmas gift! Dio - Last in Line Judas Priest - The Hellion/Electric Eye Krokus - Eat the Rich Iron Maiden - The Trooper Ratt - Wanted Man Dokken - It's Not Love Scorpions - The Zoo Aldo Nova - Fantasy Billy Squier - Lonely is the Night Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe Sammy Hagar - There's only one way to ROCK The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary April Wine - I like to Rock Ted Nugent - Dog Eat Dog Pat Travers Band - Snortin' Whiskey Montrose - Rock Candy Van Halen - D.O.A. Fastway - Say What You Will Triumph - Lay It On the Line Tesla - Modern Day Cowboy Hehe... What a list. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!!!

The albums "Love Drive" and "Animal Magnetism" are the real height of Scorpions catalogue! 2 albums filled with bangers!!

I don't mind 80's Scorpions, but 70's Scorpions is truly where it's at for me. Much like other bands, such as Rainbow and Heart, their lineup and their style of music was much more my taste in music in their original era before they changed people and changed to a more poppy sound.

“No One Like You” HAS TO BE NEXT Thanks guys!

Your next 80s rock band needs to be Tesla. Jeff Keith is a great vocalist, and they had a number of great albums in the late 80s. If you want a band that's good hard rock, but not hair metal or glam metal, check out Tesla. "Little Suzi" is a good entry point, "Love Song" is a masterpiece, "Comin Atcha Live" is a banger. They even basically invented the whole "unplugged" movement with their "Five Man Acoustic Jam" album. Worth checking out.

Dynamite is a great companion piece to Blackout, The album's title song. As great as they were in the studio, they were ten times better live... I've had the good fortune to see them live 5 times. I put them up there with Dio and Judas Priest, live

Still Loving You, Wind of Change and No One Like You have to be heard

Maybe it’s just the old man in me but... If I was at a Scorpions concert and that was the last song, I’d take what little hearing I have left and ease my way to the parking lot to beat the rush.

Just wanted to wish you guys a very Merry Christmas! Thanks for all the laughs, great reactions and insights throughout the year.

It's already been said...but Uli John Roth was an absolute monster on guitar. Sails of Charon is a must listen.

Yes, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" for the Scorpions is what "Thunderstruck" is to AC DC. That is to say, one of the biggest hits, overplayed but still important to their history and for attention to new fans (at the time of release). But fans of either band will probably tell you that every other song they do is better than that hit. Lol. I would recommend you consider Quiet Riot, "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" to look at early 80's hard rock/metal.

Love the Scorpions!! No one like you is my favorite Scorpions tune. I'm forever tied to "The Zoo" because of several drunken incidents in Germany which shall remain a secret. Have I told you lately about Blackfoot "Train Train" and Triumph "Fight the Good fight" ? Love the video guys. Merry Christmas!!

As mentioned already, "We'll burn the sky" and "The sails of Charon" get my vote.....

Merry Christmas boys!!! Enjoy every minute! Thank you Alex for that sweet "All we want for Christmas is you." Cheesy but this mama bear loved it.

Thumbs up for "CRIMSON🔴 And♣ CLOVER"(Extended Version) by "TOMMY JAMES And THE SHONDELLS" 💥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Definitely hit 70s Scorpions; "We Burn the Sky" is a good start. "Tokyo Tapes" is a banger live album from that era, well before they hit big. Love this reaction.

That was fabulous.....I was waiting for the head banging to start..lol.....

The Riot of Your Time is one of my favorite Scorpions songs. Dynamic, melodic, and it'll earworm its way into you.

I wish you guys wouldn't use technical musical terms like chucka-chucka. How is the average layperson supposed to know what you're talking about? 🎶 🎵 😆

"sails of charon" by the scorpions people seem to forget they recorded a lot of good music in the 70s

The SAILS OF CHARON ! THE SAILS OF CHARON ! THE SAILS OF SHARON. THAT'S THE SONG !

Uli Jon (Ulrich) Roth era..."Catch Your Train" , "Virgin Killer" or "Sails of Charon" TOTALLY different Scorpions sound before they broke into the US market.

The 70's Scorpions is even better with the guitarist Uli Jon Roth ! Try We'll Burn The Sky from the excellent live album Tokyo Tapes !

Loving You Sunday Morning, Coming Home, The Zoo, Make It Real, No One Like You, Holiday, Passion Rules The Game, Hey You, Crossfire, I'm Leaving you, Lovedrive, Don't Stop at the Top

A&A did react to UFO "Rock Bottom" with Scorpions Rudolph Schenker's younger brother, the legendary " Michael Schenker".on lead guitar. I would definitely suggest revisiting UFO, except from their Live album "Strangers in the Night" check " Lights out in London" though to hear him at his absolute peak check. "Captain Nemo"(instrumental) from his solo album " Built to Destroy" circa 83 Minds will be blown!! He is the European equivilant of Eddie VH in terms of groundbreaking and influence. Not as known as EVH to the American public but most definitely known among guitarists (and musicians).

I knew very little about the Scorpions when the "Blackout" album came out. I was browsing the record store one day, and bought the album "Blackout" solely on that absolutely cool cover art. I didn't regret it. Love the entire album. Every song is a standout. Good track to begin with, "Dynamite".

"Winds of Change" was made by this West German Band in 1991 after they visited the USSR in the time of perestoika and glasnost. Freedom was coming to the communist and socialist countries in Europe. It is by far my favorite Scorpion's song.

Well...that woke me up!☝ I love the lead singer's voice. One of my favs.

Best stage entry ever. Lights down. James Kottack stands atop double bass drums arms raised eyes wide. For a long time like a statue. Crowd frenzy of anticipation builds and builds. Lights down momentarily....lights up and hit it, with the band headbanging toes over the edge of the stage. F***ing epic.

Definitely Sails of Charon. I went to several of their concerts in the 80's but I think their 80s stuff is a little too commercial. The 70s stuff is much more raw and less made for radio. The Zoo is a little too cachunk-cachunk-cachunk for my tastes. And while you're at it, you need to return to UFO. You did Rock Bottom a year or so ago, but you need to do Lights Out from the same "Strangers in the Night" live album. Definitely a banger.

Early Scorpions with the fantastic guitarist Uli Jon Roth is so much better. Polar Nights, Sails of Charon are top tier.

They didn't close with this at the shows I attended. It's ok, but don't love it. The best song/moment, for me, was Send Me an Angel.

I’ve actually never heard this song, so thank you very much for introducing me to it! Perfect walking song!

I’m 54 years old and I’ve listened to the Scorpions my entire life. My dad had the Vinyl and we played the hell out of it. Tons of albums.

Ok, you need to do "The Zoo," and "Winds Of Change."

My favorite song off Blackout is Arizona, I think it's one of their best.

Blackout was my first Scorps album. Their breakout album in the US. like many classic groups their 80s output is completely different from their 70s output. Like judas priest, zz top, heart, rush, sabbath/ozzy. They all hit the 80s hard with commercial radio songs.

Scorpions were the first band I saw live. They were amazing live. Saw them open up for Rainbow in 1981. Saw them headline later on (with Bon Jovi opening). Another killer performance. Tons of energy and great sound.

Of all of the artists I’ve seen live, there have only been a couple that were such well-oiled machines musically that the way they sounded live was exactly the way they sounded on vinyl. One was Boston. The other was The Scorpions. They are absolutely amazing live. If you dive in to more Scorpions, I highly recommend you hit songs from their 1979 album, “Lovedrive.” Check out “Loving You Sunday Morning,” “Is There Anybody There?,” and “Holiday.” As far as early 80s rock, check out Randy Rhoads-era Ozzy.

80s rock: The Cult- "She Sells Sanctuary" .., Ronnie James Dio - "Rainbow in the Dark" ,..Cinderella- "Nobody's Fool", .. Black Crows- " Thorn in my Pride",.. Living Color- "Cult of Personality",.. Metallica- "Ride the Lightning"

Fly to the Rainbow is a great album throughout. My personal favorite. Came out in 74'. The Scorpions are often overlooked in terms of impact of early Heavy Metal. As a general progression it's the common Sabbath leading to Priest then to NWOBHM with in particular Iron Maiden. In the 7os with Sabbath and Priest leading the way and Purple and Zepplin playing on the fringes of Heavy Metal. The Scorps were putting out bangers left and right like nobodys business. So Often Overlooked.

Ha ha! I enjoyed that. Thanks guys. Haven’t heard much from the Scorpions myself, but that might change now. IMO, very similar sound to Twisted Sister’s album Stay Hungry which is still good fun after several decades. Keep broadening your and my horizons, gents. Have a great Christmas.

Scorpions are a great band just look at the guitarist they've had. Michael Schenker, Uli Roth and Mathias Jabs. Try some Uli from Tokyo Tapes." We'll Burn the Sky" it was written (in part) by Jimi Hendrix ex-girlfriend and its a great song about how no death can part their undying love and it kicks ass to boot.

You guys are going to like 70s/Uli Jon Roth-era Scorpions so much more. Sails of Charon!

"Catch Your Train" from the Virgin Killer album with Uli Jon Roth on guitar. Uli Jon Roth is one of Kirk Hammett's favorite guitarists.

Judas Priest’s Screaming for Vengance album is a must! “The Helion/Electric Eye could render Viagra obsolete!

The band is German. A/A please check out China White, The Zoo, Blackout, No One Like You, Still Loving You.

NEIL YOUNG .... "Cowgirl in the Sand". "Like A Hurricane". "Down By The River". ⏳ 😩

COOL This was educational! I didn't ever know this song. I was into the following lp in the 80s (Love at First Sting). This was dope! 🦂

Great job, boys! Nice selection. They haven't closed their shows to this in nearly 40 years but I won't split hairs. It's still their best live song by far and still makes their set list. You kept an open mind and honored the classics.

I've been a Scorpions fan since '76 (15yrs old). On their first album Michael Schenker was 16-17 yrs old in 1972. You can pick any song from "Lonesome Crow" and you'll hear a prog-rock band in the influence of Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin. By the time they hit the eighties Schenker was gone and they had a more commercial sound that eventually wears thin. I implore you, listen to ANYTHING from their first album and it will open possibilities from them you hadn't imagined them capable of after hearing their "stripper club library"of the later years.

Unfortunately, most people only know their radio hits. Which are great, but can bore you to tears after awhile. It's the same with every band. Scorps have tons of great tunes that span all the way back to the early 70's. Check out the tunes Sails Of Charon and Polar Nights , both featuring some scary good guitar playing by Uli Roth.

"Kick your ass to heaven with rock n' roll tonight"...one of the best opening lines to a rock song! Dynamite!!

I've seen the Scorpions live many times over many decades. Including just a 'couple years ago. One of the most professional bands in rock. ☮️

The next 80s rock band you need to check out is also the next 70s band you need to check out: CHEAP TRICK. They're just rock rather than hard rock, but for a more hard rock-ish song by them, try "Born to Raise Hell", originally from the "Rock & Rule" soundtrack.

Still Loving You & No One Like You are two of the greatest songs ever. Can't Live Without You, Loving You Sunday Morning, Coming Home, Big City Nights, Wind of Change, Blackout , Rythem of Love are several more Bangers. The Scorpions are one of the Greats !!! Please Do More

I am so so so so happy that I opened this video to Rock You Like a Hurricane. God fucking bless, dude

Since the band is from Germany, I would guess the accent is German.

The Scorpions began in the 70's but never broke big in the states until Blackout. Their first 2 guitarists are the most unsung heroes of this genre. Check the otherwordly "Uli John Roth" on "Speedy's Coming" (hands down best ). Brother of Scorpions Rudolph Schenker, "Michael Schenket" played on their first album. " Lonsome Crow" circa 72!!

I haven't heard this song in a loooong time. I remember buying this as a junior high kid. Was awesome!!

I have been a fan of the Scorpions since about '79 after a friend turned my on to Tokyo Tapes. They were huge in Japan. (you guys will absolutely love their '70s catalog). Interesting fact, during the recording of Blackout, Klaus Meine required surgery on his vocal cords. He couldn't even speak before the surgery and they waited 9 months for him to recover. It was worth it. This is the album that broke the American mainstream and put them on the map. I've seen them at least five times back then and in 2010. One of the best was at Day on the Green at Oakland Coliseum in '85. They headlined with Ratt, Y&T, Metallica, Yngwie Malmsteen and some band named Victory. Scorpions and Metallica took the show. During Metallica there were like five mosh pits. Huge ones. The Scorpions were in their prime and headlining everywhere.

Guy's love the Scorps but when are you going to get to some Queensryche start with "take hold of the flame" live this is a blow your mind BANGER

Check out the band BUDGIE. They will blow you away! “Breaking All The House Rules”

Thanks for listening to more Scorpions. Early Scorpions albums offer a more mature vibe. Such as “Make it Real, The Zoo, Loving You Sunday Morning” Then we have 70s era, The Sails of Charon, In Trance and Robot Man.

Oh my gawd! I never thought I would see this day. They have so much bad ass music. You can never judge by "Rock you like a hurricane". That's like judging Van Halen by "Jump". Songs to look for, The Zoo, Blackout, Still Loving You, No One Like You,

New band Suggestion Cheap Trick

Like most bands, the Scorps evolved over time, with their early stuff being more raw and their sound refining over time. They are seen as an 80's hair band, but were really much more. Early cuts like Polar Nights and Sails of Charon were awesome 70's bangers, then they switched lead guitarists from Uli Roth to Mathias Jabs for the late 70-early 80 releases, like the Lovedrive and Blackout albums. Must needs check those albums out, along with the earlier Taken by Force album. All great!

OMG! i didn't even recognize this song right away when you started playing it. the only Scorpions i listen to is the World Wide Live album. that album is AWESOME!!

Oh, love The Scorpions!!! "Don't Believe Her, I'm Leaving You, Big City Lights, Tease Me, Please Me, The Zoo" all cool songs by them, and I do love "Winds of Change" for a more, melodic and soothing Scorpion sound with their hint of political passion and "Still Loving You"...lots of great hits that weren't played on the radio back in the day.

where to next: "Loving You Sunday Morning" or "In Trance" ...well yes, "The Zoo" is a great pick too!

Absolutely need to do "Winds of Change". It showcases their diversity.

Scorpions have had five of the best guitarists ever!

check 'Sails Of Charon' you won't regret it