From The Vaults of Gold: Prism "Young & Restless"

[freereigns1]

I think flyin home started it. Then I was hooked

[Safezone2]

Takes me right back to the early 1980's.

What a wonderful band!

I live in Canada, so this is great for us............

[rhachey]

Never noticed that the intro to this song is the same as the intro to Night to Remember,except this is a bit heavier

[lmo3000]

thank you PRISM for rocking Lethbridge Alberta what a great show

[wheelzwheela]

I remember in about 2002 (when I was 20) I drove about 4 hours in a blizzard to see Prism in a small town bar in Saskatchewan... when I got there I was told they sold out of tickets... so I stood out in the snow for about 20 minutes listening at the door till the bouncer let me in. The deal was you paid for the ticket and you get a free beer, as he let me in he handed me the beer and I told him he could keep it... I was only there for one thing to see Prism. It was a really good concert.

[quipstr99]

@wheelzwheela A real Canadian woulda shotgunned the beer and demanded another for having to wait 20 minutes out in the cold!!!! Kudos for the drive though!

[NetBoySteve]

love it... great band

[NetBoySteve]

love it... 

[MarleneMc63]

Love you still Ron!!!!

Rock on Prism!!!

[65Patrician]

Prsim, ya man....I see Rocket Norton here on the drums. Read his book about this band and Seeds of Times, it's a good one.

Yes, too bad for Ron Tabac, a pretty good frontman coming from a crappy neighborhood such as Queensboro, B.C.

[KISSarmyist]

I saw whats left of Prism in Powell River British Columbia.

I also bought a Prism Record from a second hand store that had a sun faded pick taped to it with brown cracked scotch tape.  It fell off as soon as i touched it. But I still have the pick. I belive it`s from one of the original Prism Concerts..

[KISSarmyist]

I saw whats left of Prism in Powell River British Columbia.

[NetBoySteve]

@KISSarmyist : my home town!! hehe....

[Dragonlover15221]

what songs had Mike Kaye as the bassist can anyone tell me

[ZTrainBrain]

I saw these guys in november 2010 at Red Robinson Casino It was a great show!

Keep on Rocking !

[kristam67]

these guys were fucking great back then i seen them 5 times each show better than the other its just too bad about ron he was awsome

[lyniehall]

Oh..and LoverBoy.. and Pat Benatar and the 70's Jerry Doucette..he really rocked with Mama Let Him Play...

[lyniehall]

Hey you forgot BTO & Neil Young ..and there are more...just wanted to add Neil & BTO

[equinedzyn]

Today is Ron Tabak's Birthday.  R.I.P.

[ChuckieInMT]

Yes, this is a great video and will document how great that Ron and the guys are for many generations to come. Great post & thank you -

[fiebigmustang]

prism , streetheart , kim mitchell , harlequin , toronto , rush , trooper , helix , frank soda , april wine , chilliwack , loverboy , the kings...you could go on all night long..the canadian music scene was a major player in my life..the late ron tabak and kenny shields of streetheart are my hereos..miss you ron..long may you entertain kenny

[EC66OK]

@fiebigmustang How about Saga and Honeymoon Suite?

[1crazycanuck69]

Just another "GREAT CANADIAN BAND"

[equinedzyn]

And Lindsay Mitchell and a few others said because he couldn't write the words or music he wasn't worthy.  They were wrong. The band didn't make it without Ron Tabak, he was and his voice still is Prism. Just like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and many many others who don't write the words and music, their voices come through, no matter who's playing the instruments. I saw them in concert a couple of times, I'm glad I did. My kids and my grandkids have these songs on their iPods, on purpose.

[MeanGene79]

R.I.P Ron Tabak

[WalterSulo]

Where did you grab this one?? Excellant.....

[eden1963]

My favorite song in High School.

[MarleneMc63]

AWESOME!!!! BEST EVER!!

[northernlight696]

Anyone know where and when this video was taped?

[ukuleleangel]

A FANTASTIC BAND! ROCK ON!

ANGEL

[burnabybrent]

As the band was preparing to record their next album in the summer of 1981, Tabak (lead singer) was fired. Various reasons cited were his conflicts with other band members, several run-ins with the law, lack of songwriting ability and his refusal to conduct interviews due to his stutter. Saw them live last year with Al Harlow as lead singer and they put on a great show!

[soxaroo]

Get the book by Rocket Norton.....excellent read

[soxaroo]

Burnabybrent....just listen to the tune....we all know the bullshit....its the tunes that count...every band has the same crap but it isnt necessary to make it public. This tune is unreal

[ukuleleangel]

HIya,

Where can I get the book? I've looked on ebay and amazon and cannot find a copy! Cheers. A

[soxaroo]

Google Rocket Norton

[soxaroo]

Are they doing it and is it worth a look?

[thundercatzr]

have always loved the short drum solo at 2:08...awesome....Prism were great and i'm also glad we have these recording to keep their memory going

[bea30tl42]

What excellently talented musicians! Great lead singer too!

[soxaroo]

Do not ever forget.

[Railrodder]

So great to see them in video again! Saw them with STYX at Queens in Kingston back in 1979! Have most of their albums..

[crowefloyd]

So glad this is recorded for all time! RIP Ron Awsome gift U gave us, THX

[9660104]

RIP Ron

[satanacuntfest]

i hear this song everyday at work on Dave f.m

[pencon61]

I saw them in concert at the pacific coloseum in Vancouver in the 80's great band they were

[MarleneMc63]

PRISM ROCKS FOREVER!!!!

[LarryWarcup]

YUP!

[soxaroo]

Good to see that some still remember....this tune I take to the grave....:):)

[didoalive]

canada rocks

[pittless22]

what is the guitar lidsey mitchell is playing?

[jimiaxe]

It was a Yamaha , Carlos Santana used to play the same one before he started using PRS guitars..

[Blownwillyscoupe]

Prism, Trooper, Helix, Mahogany Rush,  Fludd, Goddo, April Wine, All great Canadian Bands

[brentski67]

i hope someday someone will make music like that again

[Momentumfan]

@Blownwillyscoupe Can't forget Harelquin and Toronto!

[MarleneMc63]

@Blownwillyscoupe

You are so right!!! PRISM!!! All the Way!  Ron was FANTASTIC!!

Al Harlow, I love you!!!!

[N3CR0D3ATh]

@Blownwillyscoupe triumph and rush, also.

[EC66OK]

@N3CR0D3ATh Saga!

[dustinwm94]

@Blownwillyscoupe u forgot my two favourite bands red rider and chilliwack

[FXMAN66]

@Blownwillyscoupe don't forget Chilliwack

[therushfan2112rush]

@Blownwillyscoupe Hey I actually saw Ron Tabac's Platinum album in a basement in Vernon BC. A buddy of his had it. Quite a tragic way he died...

[kilowna]

Not the same without Ron Tabak!

[toontown61]

I still hurt thinking about this loss. What a great voice!

[lennonfan123]

Seem them in concert their awsome live.. Their alot older now...

[Viperkal]

Original Prism one of my favourite bands. I miss these days too.

[rainbow2dude]

BEST CANADIAN BAND EVER!!!!!!!!!! They r young and restless!!!!!!1

[tiorules]

I saw them last night. They played this :)

[AngelEyes7373]

I'm Going to see them tonight... here in Winnipeg...

[TheColbycat1]

Awesome video! One of the best rock songs of all time.

[soxaroo]

I'm wondering how long we will allways remember super tune.

[Sheldon66]

This song will never be forgotten! The only time it will be forgotten is when we take all of these classics to our graves. I already play these songs for my 3 year old son, he wil no doubt fall in love with all the "great" songs.

[terrymoser47]

great Canadian band!

[Redliner500]

Awesome video,this songs bringd back lotsa memories cruising Sauble Beach in a Mini!

[tayjay2g]

I'm 16 again on the back of my boyfriends motorcycle going to the nearest city to see Prism. Sigh I miss those days.

[soxaroo]

thats easy to do...its what got us here...lol

[soxaroo]

If of interest let me know...its a great read.

[soxaroo]

Nexus6...I'm 58 and ive seen em all from Issys to GassyJacks, Outlaws, The Cave, BodyShop, and Lassiters Den...etc

Best I ever saw was Headpins at the Gillnetter Pub in Ladner....This was when Brian MacLeod was alive. At first I thought I would leave...it was soo loud, but glad I stayed...Hard to explain now...but I went back every time they played there.

This Prism tune reminds me so much of the Vancouver scene back then. If you want to know more get Rocket Nortons book.

[soxaroo]

Let me know and i'll hook you up...it a great read.

[exit716]

If they had only worked harder they could have been as good as Loverboy. LMAO

[Nexus6]

I grew up in Vancouver and loved all the local bands that "hit it big": Loverboy, Prism, Chilliwack, Adams, The Headpins, etc. On Christmas 1984 I received a brand new ghetto blaster from my folks--I was 12, I guess. That night I had it tuned to 99.3 C-FOX when I heard the news about Ron Tabak's death.

[johnisallin]

I grew up in Vancouver also and I too was a young Prism fan.

I'll never forget back in the summer of '84, I was selling ice cream in the PNE parade up Hastings street. Ron Tabak of Prism was in the parade on foot, waving (of course) and handing out Prism buttons. At one point as he passed by me, he gave me a little head shake and put a Prism button in the ice cream cooler I was walking around with. It likely meant nothing to him but I thought it was such a big deal at the time.

RIP Ron

[deora2dude]

whenever i get the chance i always stop by the mans grave, at least the groundskeeper keeps the headstone clean, RIP a true canadian legend

[soxaroo]

Where is his grave site deora2dude?

[deora2dude]

in burnaby BC, i dont know the road, but i can get there by memory

[soxaroo]

He was runover when on his bicycle trying to lose weight....ironic

[deora2dude]

no he was going to al harlows house, on christmas eve

[soxaroo]

Yes, deora on his bike.

[soxaroo]

Nortons book is called "Lost in Space"

[northernlight696]

Ron is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetary in Burnaby. I found his grave by looking at a photo of his tombstone on a Prism website and walking around the cemetary till I zeroed in on it.

[soxaroo]

So why is there no more audio?

[eden1963]

Prism and Honeymoon Suite will be playing at the Red Robinson Casino.

[guitarz04]

whats left of prism,its the bass player doing the lead vocals,it blows ive seen it

[MarleneMc63]

I've seen them many times, and they ROCK!! Great Guys, Great Music!!!

[guitarz04]

the current line up does not rock,any of the old line ups rocked,and im a huge prism fan, not a bass player of prism fan.

[MarleneMc63]

You have the right to your opinion,

BUT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO MY OPINION, and MY Opinion is

THEY ROCK!!!!

PRISM FOREVER!!!!

Have a Great Week!!!

[guitarz04]

ok but my point is this is not prism its the al harlow band playing prism songs its hardly the same thing,if you like al harlows band thats cool its juts not prism to me.have a fine weekend

[getchasumm]

I'll settle this.....Ron quit, they got Henry Small. Ron died, they got Darcy Deutch. Darcy quit, now Al the bass player sings lead. This AINT Prism. If Al was such a singer, why didnt he try lead vocals after any of the others quit or died ???? Yes, i'm afraid its Al pretending to be Prism !

[burnabybrent]

Just saw them live and have to say Al does a great job as lead vocalist.

[foghatconcertseries]

dang that's superb! where did they get that sound

[drewpeltier]

Was a fan and still a fan.

[chloe1]

So much talent...makes me proud to be Canadian

[MarleneMc63]

Prism!!! Loved them then and Love them now!!

My all time Favorite Band!!!

Miss you Ron(what a talent)!!

Love ya Al!!!

Rock on "Big Black Sky"!!!

[didepa]

pls.. is this the same band who performed "I DONT WANT TO WANT YOU ANYMORE" ??? tnx

[MarleneMc63]

Yes, it was Prism who sang I Don't Want To Want You Anymore.

[didepa]

oh thank you.. i'm not familiar with the group, still, thanks to that guy ron(r.i.p.)for that perfect voice on 'i dont want to want you anymore'. hope someone will soon post it here! tnx again, marlene!

[soxaroo]

HeeHee......guess I win.....the old fart connection......

[howse67]

top three rock vocalist of all time in canadian music,PRISM is not the same without RON there.Can anybody post any other videos of this awsome band,THANX; howse67

[soxaroo]

i hope so to howse....we are all dyin off.....read the book from Rocket Norton....couldnt put it down.

[soxaroo]

this is a super version....

[FakeRea1]

Saw these guys back in Fredericton, NB. (1980) - great show, they did not disappoint!

[udonthavetotellme]

Good band....can anyone post ,,Night To Remember,,  Best wishes everyone!

[zaxtor]

It's Lindsay Mitchell On guitar.

[deanthut]

Hey, that`s Mike Vancha on guitar.What a douche.

[Subhuman80]

Cool shoes, their feet glow. Ole Al looks like a Dave Clarke 5. Man I miss Ron and that band...

[neilyoungster]

You know, I just realized as the video ended, that I had been reading people flaming one another. I missed a great video. Pity there's people who need this to make themselves feel good.

[bradswilcox]

does nyone know where they were playing in this vid...it kind of looks kike the old zodiac cabaret at the royal towers...?

[deora2dude]

CBC studios vancouver BC

[bradswilcox]

grew up with ron what a waste,,, he was also a great athlete...he blows axwl rose out of the water G&R must have been infuenced by ron...RIP queensborough remembers you

[bcstsmith]

I that Rick Springfield on bass?

[Sheldon66]

NO, I think it's Vic Tayback!

[FXMAN66]

LOL. WTF? That would be the guy that played Mel on the show Alice.

[Sheldon66]

ding, ding, ding!!! We have ourselves a winner!!!

[deora2dude]

no al harlow

[dexterriley]

1st album i ever bought with my own money made from shovellen driveways, Armageddon for 7.99 i believe at Records on Wheels..that Christmas my dad surprised me when he had picked up "all the best from prism" while in the city for a conference.young and the restless..take me to teh kaptin..spaceship superstar..terrific stuff..thanks for posting

[northernlight696]

Just came back from a visit to Ron Tabak's grave at Forest Lawn Cemetery here in Burnaby. The Prism CD cover with his photo is still there. I also smoked a joint and dedicated it to him - RIP Ron !!

[Sheldon66]

Smoked a joint and dedicated it him?? Wow, you're the ultimate "cool dude" NYET!!!!

[sakemaddietay]

why cant i find ' a night to remember' by prism

[babebutz]

F'n fantastic band.... great singer, fantastic raw guitar songs... great recordings... so sad the way Ron passed on... these guys helped provide the soundtrack to my teens... thanks to one and all in the band.....

[29958867]

Apparently, Trooper was first called "Pooper Scooper" until Randy Bachman suggested they change it to "Trooper"...

[pumpkin90210]

I saw these guys in The Coliseum in Hanover, Ontario. Fantastic concert. They had about a dozen truly great songs. Ron T, RIP.

[wyldebuzz]

Are these guys in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame?, because they should be. In the late 70's, early 80s they ruled Canadian airplay. I remember seeing them at Ontario Place and can still remember that great show till this day.

[sakemaddietay]

can someone post 'a night to remember' by prism

[mfk2u]

great tune, great band, when rock had soul not the anger of todays music, thanks for posting

[Sheldon66]

Ahhhh......the good old days! How can we forget these guys? Classics! Pure Classics!

[Jessiemc2009]

What a voice! We Love you Ron, Rest in Peace.

LOVE PRISM!!!

[CindyRW]

Just love it, it's timeless. We lost am amazing talent.

[fourwinns17]

Ron Tabak's voice ruled rest in peace Ron.

See forever eyes and flyin are my Prism favorites

[nightowl8936]

Surprisingly relevant song.

"and the stand, and say I didn't know what I was doing..."

Reminds me that we need to get RID of the Young Offender Act in Canada.

Or the Criminal Youth Justice Act, or whatever name it is now.

Damn Liberals.

[luvguy1]

nightowl --- great point

[gertski772]

Grade 8 and a million years ago wow roller skating and asteroids!!

[X031]

My favorite album they put out,great music...but still really like:Take Me Away and See Forever Eyes

[civilwarman125]

See Forever Eyes was always my favorite. God the teenage emotions that went with these songs feel like they could still be just under the surface when you hear them. Love Prism!

[xfs1]

I agree. those were great tunes!

[463297325]

thankyou havent heard them in along time,remember aldo nova ,uriah heep?

[ReneeNme]

I do 463297325.Uriah Heep now that's an old school band that I have'nt listened to for awhile.Aldo Nova-Fantasy reached #25 on the pop rock charts.Remember Red Rider-Lunatic Fringe?There's an old memory for ya'.

[cronin99]

FYI: Uriah Heep are very much alive and well. New cd out very soon, but I really urge you to check out "Sonic Origami" that came out some years ago - it's their greatest album ever!

[slimshadee2008]

one of their best songs

[greekstud1967]

did prism do a song "i don't want to want you anymore"?

[ReneeNme]

Yes they did indeed greekstud1967.

[jimmyneets69]

Takes me back...can anyone post See Forever Eyes? I can't find my cassettes...or 8-tracks

[abbotsfordman]

Love this, the Era of the British Columbia power bands!!!!

[Lorraindeer]

One of the best Canadian groups i've seen in concert.Ron's voice was superb.RIP Ron,we miss you very much. You would have gonefar in todays music industry.

[Adjuster89]

PRISM played my grade 8 high school dance back in 1976....seems like yesterday.

[titily]

Yes, those days were great, bands like Prism, Heart, and Trooper doing the high school dances around the greater Vancouver area... early to mid 70's.... where has the time gone eh??

[xpj67]

i agree, except all those bands you mentioned didn't start, or hit their fame until the mid to late 70's and early 80's. heart and prism both released their first albums in 74, and trooper even later if i recall.

[jamielove23]

Is this the same band that does "I don't want to want you"?

[X031]

Thanks so much for posting this...what memories from grade 10...lol...man i'm getting old ;)

[fdebeuk50]

Does anybody have ,don,t let him know, on tape?

[bob12561]

I don't have it on tape, but I do have it on CD.

[aurrasinger]

Anyone know where to find Take Me To The Kaptain? I've been looking everywhere...

[X031]

Wasn't it on the See Forever Eyes Album/CD? Maybe search that?

Great songs from these guys

[aurrasinger]

Thanks!

[nmtoc]

The first time I heard Guns and Roses' 'Sweet Child of Mine' I thought I was listening to a Prism song I hadn't heard before. There is an amazing similarity between Ron Tabak's and Axl Rose's vocal styles.

[northernlight696]

I read once that Ron Tabak spoke with a stutter and that he was also painfully shy. RIP Ron - you make Canada proud !

[drewpeltier]

I hear they have some new music coming out with Al Harlow singing lead.

[RobertJeffreyMiller]

Al's a great guy and really fun to watch in concert.

[billyred64]

One of the most memorable Canadian songs ever from the 80's. Prism, with Ron Tabac (RIP), was an iconic Canadian band.

[rvrboatgambler]

they used to hang out at the Royal Towers in New West. They'd drink and shoot pool with anyone who'd ask. Really decent guys.More Canadian talent...

[tigwire]

ron was a friend of mine, i love seeing these old videos,

[billyred64]

Was he as wild and crazy as I have heard he was?

[NicaZan]

Fantastic ! Great band !

[northernlight696]

I live a few blocks from Forest Lawn cemetery where Ron Tabak is buried in Burnaby B.C. Canada. Whenever I pass that place, I think of this video - great song - great band - RIP Ron !

[pfranke27]

Wow this is a great song. I missed out on the early 80's music before and I enjoy this so much now. I had a copy of Your Like The Wind on 45, its lost now. Hope more of their music videos appear in the future. Thanks so much

[tdbride2b]

Finally someone posts this vid. Thank you! One of my favourite songs of all time

[eden1963]

Thanks for posting this vid. One of my fave Prism songs. Great song and it brings back such good memories.

[lauranbri]

AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much for posting this. It sure brings back a lot of memories.

[Musicjuicebox]

RIP Ron Tabak, definitely one of the best canadian vocalists of all time.

[daranchchips]

Dude i saw them at the bell ceneter to what a awsome show but i do say honeymoon suite was better :P

[revchild]

I'm amazed didn't know this was around. love to see something like "Rain" or "Dont let him know" if its out there.

[deora2dude]

wow ive never seen that video, and allen (the guy with the white guitar) is my dad!

[canadalori]

Allen Harlow is your dad??? I had such a crush on him 25 years ago.....

[wolfgal4]

If Al is really your dad then he rocks! I saw him and the band this past Friday at the Bell Centre for Performing Arts out in Surrey and they put on a great show. The slide guitar solo was unbelievable and I didn't realize he was such an amazing musician. He is also a great song writer and his songs have stood the test of time and are much better than most of the crap that is on the radio today.