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One of the few times you both dropped the ball. This song is an absolute badass BANGER!

The familiarity you sense is likely Led Zeppelin .. they were widely criticized for being derivative of Zep (vocally and musically) .. but that shouldn't detract from this being an absolute banger. It was a *massive* hit. Sykes absolutely melts faces on this solo.

John Sykes, one of the greatest 80s guitarists you've never heard of.

I'm shocked and in disbelief that BOTH of you don't like this banger. Feels like you'll come round when it's still in your head at 2am.

John Sykes showing a little of what he can do ! Sykes is definitely one of the most underrated guitarists ! Great reaction

They would have liked it better if the watched the video too, it definitely contributed to the success of the song. RIP Tawny Kitaen

I was a huge thrash metal fan by 1987, so I'm hit or miss on much of the hair metal stuff (which Whitesnake got lumped into around this time). This is one of those songs with crossover appeal, along with the album in general. I've been a viewer since the earliest days as it pertains to your reactions, and though I value your honest opinions, this song is a killer, with absolutely no filler.

The best thing Whitesnake had going was John Sykes! Insane talent!

This song is a masterpiece! It isn't a hodgepodge of songs put together that were done better by someone else later, it was written this way probably for the video. The video was also killer and perfectly encapsulates the flamboyant times of hair metal on MTV in 1987. The pauses that occur in the first half of the song are part of the build up and probably helped for the scene changes on the video. After the building up, mid song there are a couple of crescendo moments and Ryan was talking over both of them, then it just rocks you for the rest of the song. This song sounds best to me when I'm listening while driving at night, especially after a hard days work. I can appreciate the honesty and would like to see more reactions that are honest, even negative. Some songs take a few listens to pick up on the flow. This song flows absolutely perfectly, unfortunately the band couldn't get their act together, they could have gone much, much farther.

This song is still badass today. There's some 80's cheese elements to it, like you said, but it in no way does it overshadow or take away from how good this song is. The guitar playing, Coverdale's voice, that classical sounding cello breakdown in the middle of the song. Everything about it is perfection.

I don’t think it was corny at the time! I remember hearing this song when it first came out in the ‘80s and I was totally blown away!! Remember it’s been like 40 years since then. So you guys have heard a lot of similar musical moments since then so it sounds familiar. But just imagine a voice like that, and rocking like that when you haven’t heard much like it, especially on the radio

In a time when 99% of the reaction channels on KZfaq are just nodding along to the song and then saying "that sure was a thing, anyway hit that like button", I definitely appreciate a channel that gives honest feedback. It's why I've been subbed to these guys for so long. This one was hard to take though, it's one of the songs that got 13-year-old me into rock music. I agree it's over-produced and a lot of otherwise good 80s music does have that "cheese" factor. It's probably the era that's hardest to judge objectively. Late 70s/early 80s Whitesnake might sound a bit more "authentic" if they ever get a second chance.

THIS SONG AND ALBUM ARE CLASSIC!! BANGERZ!!

Enjoy many of your reviews. But I think you missed this one. Coverdale and Sykes nailed this song. Admittedly, they weren't breaking any new ground. Far from it, they were playing in the field cleared by Zeppelin. That's the familiarity you caught. But Coverdale was cut from the same cloth as Plant, with the same influences, so its not surprising they sound similar. After leaving Deep Purple, Coverdale started Whitesnake in the late 70s. They were primarily a blues based rock band. It wasn't until the 1987 album that Coverdale and Whitesnake made a concerted effort to win over the U.S market with a more MTV friendly look and sound. Years later, Coverdale and Jimmy Page paired up for an underrated album together.

John Sykes' sound, tone, and playing on this cut is the best thing about it. It jumps out of the speaker and says "I'm right f***ing here!"

One of the best albums in rock history. Period.

they were compared to Led Zeppelin back in the day, 1987 was an amazing year. feel sad for those who missed it.

You guys are TRIPPING. This is a classic BANGER. Maybe you should have done the video to understand better. LOVE this song.

I was 12 when this came out.. This 1 and Crying in the Rain are incredible!

Sick riffs,great groove,amazing solo ...i don't give a shit about the cheesiness! This song is banger,no pun intended. 😂

What I love about you guys is unlike alot of the other reaction channels I watch is you guys are never afraid to say when you don't like a song. That's why u guys are the best. Much respect

Yo i just heard with you guys this song for the 2074th time in my life. It rocks like hell. I totally enjoyed it like the first time. I totally respect your opinion guys. I just happen to totally disagree. This is the rock we all wanted to hear. The delivered what everyone was demanding back then. And they did such a great job. Big hugs brothers.

Sometime you get things wrong on the first listen. A classic example right here as this is an 80's Rock Classic.

This album was my gateway drug into hard rock/metal back in the day! 🤘🏻

Whitesnake has BANGERS

I think it’s the very thick reverb and echo they’re picking up on, something that lots of 80’s rock and metal bands exploited.

I can't help it. I *LOVE* every single part of this song! 😀 I wouldn't change a single thing.

This is a Led Zep style rocker with heavier guitar.... Killer song and huge crowd pleaser live in concert. John Sykes on lead guitar is a monster.

The first time I heard this song was with the music video on MTV. Trust me, it colored a lot of our opinions of song with my generation.

Your response to this really surprised me, I thought this tune was gonna blow you guys away, but it is what it is(like ya say)🤘🤘

I’ve actually been waiting for someone to request this. Man this is a great song. Singer has a great voice.

This song is tough for me. You’re right on with the cheese factor. “Feel your body heat”? Please. But the breakdown in the middle with those orchestral stuff and then the guitars coming back with the solo… may be my favorite section of any 80s hair metal song.

Killer song by a killer band on a killer album 😉 I don't see the "template" though 🙄

13:00 still gives me chills. The birth of the metal breakdown!

The MIGHTY John Sykes on guitar...checkout his 1985 Crying in The Rain solo in Rio with Whitesnake (he was previously in Thin Lizzy prior to joining David Coverdale)

Song is great, but the video was straight FIRE

I had a Whitesnake button on my jean jacket in 1988

This was definitely a banger in my younger days and chicks loved it. It was kind of over the top but musically had the right stuff. MTV's best days! RIP Tawny Kitaen

The problem with reacting to old stuff, you don't get to experience it for what it was back then. So sure, it may well sound like a prototypical rock song now, but back in the day the majority of us were all over this and loved every brilliant second of it!

Whitesnake was in its prime here! Killer lineup too. You should check "Lonely Days, Lonely Nights" from their 1981 album, "Come an' Get It" Love their bluesy vibes.

John Sykes played the guitar on this album. Yes, it was very commercial, but Sykes' guitar playing is damn good. He actually plays the guitar with a bow, a la Jimmy Page. Sykes also played with Thin Lizzy on the phenomenon "Thunder and Lightning" album as well as with the Tygers of Pan Tang. Check out some earlier Whitesnake, like "Slow and Easy". Very bluesy.

I saw them live in the 80's. They opened for Mötley Crüe. Great live performance

Give Bad Boys a listen off this same album. John Sykes going off for four minutes. That song rips.

It's familiar because it's essentially a heavy Led Zeppelin tune modernized with hair spray and spandex. David Coverdale had a lot of Robert Plant in his style. Plant called him "David Cover-Version."

Led Zep’s Black Dog is likely the vibe you’re getting. A few LZ “tributes” here. Black Dog, Whole Lotta Love, maybe some Kashmir.

This is one of my favorite tunes to warm up to playing guitar. Loved it at 12 yrs old and love it at 47 lol

Its a perfect song, It delivers exactly what you think it will only more.

This is the most Zeppelin song they do. If you swapped out Coverdale for Plant and give the instruments a 70s rock feel it translates almost seamlessly.

I don’t know anyone that doesn’t like this song. You guys are now the first.

This song is a masterpiece in the history of rock!!

John Sykes guitar playing on Thin Lizzy’s last album “Thunder and Lightning” ❤❤

Blue Murder should be next...John Sykes is guitar tone personified🤘

"Shout out to Whitesnake!''

Love you guys! Such a pleasure to watch.

This album defined the start of rock in the early 80s the solo in Crying in the Rain is punishing to play and a beast of a solo... Still of the Night is one of the original rock epics

Hey guys, John sykes was playing guitar on this track ,he is a really great guitarist He also played with THIN LIZZY on their final album -thunder and lightning -please react to the song COLD SWEAT from thin Lizzy , sykes shreds on this song .plus it has" las Vegas" in the chorus .great song that was covered by Megadeth .great channel guys 🤘

Cheese is not what I've ever heard this song described as. It's one of the best of its type. A top guitar riff of all time.

this is like a couple of guys who were raised on classical music reacting to 'Who Shot Ya' by Jadakiss, and not having a clue

One of my favorite albums from that Era, such a bluesy badass album.

Overthinking it guys! This track is an iconic tune in the metal scene. 🤘🔥

This album was HUGE. Sadly the band that recorded it never played any of it live together.

" Black Dog " & " Whole Lotta Love" had a baby and named it " Still of the Night ".

John Sykes on guitar! MASTER shredder.

I completely understand how you feel. If it's not your flavor, it's not your flavor. Especially at your current ages. This song came out in 1987. I loved the song at the time. I was almost 20, and fairly immature. So this was the shit for most everyone who liked rock back then. It's more nostalgic to me now. Not in my Playlist but would let it play if it comes on the radio. Brings back memories of the time more than love for the song. Keep up the reactions. I'm ready for more.

Keep it real. A song created for 80s radio. 😊

You two are awesome. I'm fairly confident that your channel is the 1st of the reactors that I started listening to many moons ago. What I really, really appreciate is the honesty that you both emulate. If you're not down with the sound, you say it, and you always say it with respect. I've never been disappointed with a reaction. Awesome breakdowns and dissection every time. Keep rockin'!

All them Whitesnake videos that featured Tawny Kitaen made me feel some kinda way as a preteen 🤣😂🤣😂

This ENTIRE album is NASTY..it defined my senior year of high school. There is not a skip on this album.

Crying in the rain live version is amazing.

I saw David Coverdale live two times. He is absolutely bad ass. His voice giving me chills every time. Still of the night is epic.

This song take me back to my teen years. Nostalgia is a powerful drug.

I heard this song in the mid 2000' for the first time. I had been listening to much metal stuff and various guitar sounds before hearing this for the first time. This direct and killer guitar sound was way ahead its time, and its a 1987 production. The mid part in the song is just killer. Sorry guys, as others have mentioned before, somehow you've missed the essence of this masterpiece.

I’m new to your channel and like the fact that you didn’t like this song and were not afraid to tell us you you didn’t like it AND explained why you didn’t. I’ve watch many other reaction channels and you can tell when hosts didn’t like something or were not felling it, yet still gave a song a thumbs up. Love the honest reaction. I still love this song and respect your opinion and explanation. Keep the journey going.

One of my favs by Whitesnake!! The video is incredible!!! Great times in the 80’s and early 90’s !! The Altro is 🔥🔥🔥

Sykes is such an amazing guitarist. Vibrato as wide as the grand canyon, blazing speed, and an instantly recognizable sound. But the band that recorded this isn't the touring band. The band that Dave put together for this tour was supposedly his dream band of all heavy hitters. I saw them on this tour twice and they were phenomenal. I also saw them on the follow up tour with Steve Vai and that too was amazing. Hey, you guys should check out and possibly do a reaction video of Steve Vai's "Teeth of the Hydra". But you would need to watch the video to do the reaction. His hydra guitar is triple-necked, with a half fretless 12 string, a 7 string with a tremelo, a half fretless bass, and 13 sympathetically resonating harp strings, and additionally some crazy onboard effects....and he plays the whole damn thing at once. It's SICK! Check it out at least.

Shout out John Sykes saw him do this live and BadBoys took 2 guitarist to replace him Blue Murder never gets reaction

Dude! You can't deny the musicianship and intricacies and great riffs and vocals

The elements you're speaking of are exactly what propelled Whitesnake to the top of the charts along with Def Leppard and a bit later with GnR in 87/88.

Aww... you're killin' me. We wore this out in '87... ON CASSETTE!.. in a station wagon with the best, loudest stereo in the county.

I can sort of see the cheese now but in the 80’s it was a huge banger. Guess you had to be there. I still love it

Lucretia-MEGADEATHHH

Hard day at work. Saw this in the suggestions. Smile on my face. You can also give some breathing room to tough times. Thank you guys

Wow!!! I thought FOR SURE you two were going to love this. Blown away that you don't. To each his own, but you're wrong!!! Lol. This song friggin rocks.

Northwinds his solo album is pure classic showing how good a singer Coverdale was earlier in his career. Not one bad track on it. Love all the early rhythm and blues Whitesnake is brilliant, liked some of the hair metal but not a patch on the early stuff

I am not a huge hair metal fan OR Aerosmith fan in particular, but I suggest you listen to this again without pausing it WHILE watching the video and see if you still feel the same.

When George talks about "Walk This Way" I'm not sure if he's talking about the original or the version with Run DMC. I think it's important to remember, it was solely an Aerosmith song first and then Run DMC covered it with Aerosmith on the assist around the same time that MTV was still a newborn baby of a channel. It worked out well for both band and group and was a big part of hip-hop establishing it's commercial viability early on. I know its probably the first time this whiteboy heard a hip hop track in his life and I can't be alone. Even if you don't like it sonically, it should be appreciated for the impact the song had.

One of the greatest rock songs of the 80s. Blasted it on my stereo!!

Sounds like Zeppelins Black Dog which you thought Robert Plant was unauthentic singing black blues.

They were more of a blues oriented Rock band before. Live in the heart of a city is an awesome live album. The part that probably reminds you of Aerosmith Walk this way is the "oooh baby/mama" riff that is similar to the main riff from Walk this way.

this was the first concert I went to as a kid (15th birthday). great show

The Cybertruck analogy though... Bravo, Ryan! 👏🏽🤣

it always reminded me of a mix between "Diary of a Madman", "Whole Lotta Love" and (made after) "No More Tears." It has epic elements of all of those. But it's a little too slick for me as well.

one of the better strip joint tunes

Another one of my favorites!!

Whitesnake was a supergroup. Every one of the member had their "raw" stage in another band. Look up the lineup, and you see why they were so polished

Whitesnake's=the most soulful & bluesy metal acts from tube late 70-present

I've always wanted to do a death metal version of this song. All the 'oooo babies' just gutteral af.

Love thisss songggggg

Heard this song on the radio last week for the first time. Safe to say I freaked out, so so good