I saw these guys in northern Ontario in the late 70s. They were a cover band that did songs by "The Police". Hence the name Platinum Blonde. I dated an ex-gf of the original drummer when we worked in a bar in Toronto. He was crazy bad drummer.
Man - I have not seen this video since I was a teen, and a big Platinum Blonde fan. Like I joined their fan club and bought earrings they supposedly designed. Had my own Alien Shores-inspired outfit, and the first day I wore it to school, with black eye liner and teased hair, was the day boys noticed me. But I didn’t care about that because I knew I was cool. Didn’t do it for anyone else but myself. Later in the early 90’s, I would go see Kenny MacLean perform at different Toronto bars because my sister dated one of his band members. He was such a lovely person - funny, warm and welcoming. I missed my chance to say Hi to Mark Holmes though. My sister had been telling everyone at the table that I had been obsessed with the band and him, and Kenny said - Do you want to meet him? He’s right over there. And there he was, in his all-black phase, playing pool. I awkwardly croaked out No because I didn’t want sister dearest to embarrass me further in front of him, being a shy, insecure 22 year-old at the time. And apparently a dummy. He probably would have been very nice too.
i discovered this song on a Mcdonald's obby on Roblox, and to be honest, i was quite literally flabbergasted to hear such a banger song playing in the background of ROBLOX game of all things
One of my all-time fave Platinum Blonde songs from Alien Shores album. Heard it on the radio today. I even went to see them live in concert three years ago in Little Current, just months before the pandemic hits.
Omg we had the best times back then. We all had nutty hair, great clothes. Used to wash clothes at a laundry with Chris at Vaughn and St Clair. Was at the concert when they opened for Duran Duran reflex concert ..that was awsome
Yes, the 80’s were great times to be a kid. I definitely had an Alien Shores’ inspired outfit and hairstyle when I was 16. And I was at that Duran Duran concert as well - it was The Payolas who opened for them that time.
They started to lose right after their first album unfortunately. Situation Critical and Crying Over You are okay but they don't come even close to the edge and angst that Doesn't Really Matter and Standing In The Dark had. They sound more dated. Where as the latter two have such an edge to them I can't quite explain it's weird for New Wave to have such an edge like that. Weird in a good day. It made them stand out and made them stand the test of time.
@@alukuhito Maybe but it also could have been their manager/record company. I imagine in 1985 the sound of their first album wasn't considered very relevant anymore. The industry probably pushed them to become the next Duran Duran.
I can tell you as I grew up rocking in the 80's that there were dinner type jackets WITH PADDED SHOULDERS, and exotic type tiger stripe designs of a plethora of colors. Miami vice was big so Don made it fashionable in a very masculine kind of way to wear pastel colors and DAMN did THAT EVER DRAW IN THE LADIES
The 80s in Canada were incredible. Proud Canadian for sure. 🇨🇦
Loved this in 6th grade in 1987 and love it now in 2024
actually good song, no drama, no anger, just fire 🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reminds me of Duran Duran.❤❤😊😊
A good Canadian Rock band, thanks for posting this song.
Good is not sufficient, if you were there you would know it is more like Awesome Canadian Rock Band! ☺✌
I went to see them in concert and they were very good musicians.
I never knew Canadian! And I loved this cassette album
I think,
you mean "great" band.
I saw these guys in northern Ontario in the late 70s. They were a cover band that did songs by "The Police". Hence the name Platinum Blonde. I dated an ex-gf of the original drummer when we worked in a bar in Toronto. He was crazy bad drummer.
The good old 80's pure classic ✌
Actually 90s but thanks
@@MrJtin69nope
Just an unreal beat to this awesome track🤙🏻
@@MrJtin69From Toronto Ontario formed in 1979 came out big in 84 actually
@@MrJtin69this song dates from Oftoberv1986….so definitely 1989a
Glad to be Canadain 🇨🇦
USA. Loved them from the start.!!!
@@basiacolegrove7878 Amein !
Back in the mid 80s, the whole tape was played on a daily basis on the school bus's cassette player, on that long trip to our rural high school.
Great memory
Don't you miss that though? Making your own playlists on cassette tapes? Now it's just too easy but am thankful for RUclips
Imagine being alive in 1985 and hearing this shit play , fucking fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man - I have not seen this video since I was a teen, and a big Platinum Blonde fan. Like I joined their fan club and bought earrings they supposedly designed. Had my own Alien Shores-inspired outfit, and the first day I wore it to school, with black eye liner and teased hair, was the day boys noticed me. But I didn’t care about that because I knew I was cool. Didn’t do it for anyone else but myself. Later in the early 90’s, I would go see Kenny MacLean perform at different Toronto bars because my sister dated one of his band members. He was such a lovely person - funny, warm and welcoming. I missed my chance to say Hi to Mark Holmes though. My sister had been telling everyone at the table that I had been obsessed with the band and him, and Kenny said - Do you want to meet him? He’s right over there. And there he was, in his all-black phase, playing pool. I awkwardly croaked out No because I didn’t want sister dearest to embarrass me further in front of him, being a shy, insecure 22 year-old at the time. And apparently a dummy. He probably would have been very nice too.
I miss the old days my 5 year old daughter has this on repeat shes got taste 😊
I was in sixth grade when I first heard this song and living in the tundra makes this song special.🇨🇦👍🏽🙂
this is a song they would definitely play in the store
J'adore ce groupe de musique depuis 1983 et j'écoute encore leurs chansons à mon âge (57 ans).❤
They should release a greatest hits dd/ dvd compilation. I want all of their videos on dvd/ blu ray
80s at it's best!
My 3 year old son loves this band
lol
Hilariously, spot on.
This song has such a great beat to it...grabs you from the opening, PB at its finest there!
Classic Canadian content!!!
Saw these guys at the Paramount in Seattle back in ‘86. Not bad. They did Beatles cover tunes for their finale.
2:20 so pleasing to the ears 🙌
Very Hansome good looking I Rember this music in the 1980's awesome band
I used to be infatuated with this band still a bit now in my 50’s
the only bad part about this song is that it ended 🔥
The best :)
underrated, classic song :)
i discovered this song on a Mcdonald's obby on Roblox, and to be honest, i was quite literally flabbergasted to hear such a banger song playing in the background of ROBLOX game of all things
same
A boat game for me, 30 minutes trying to pilot a ship to Antarctica and this came on.
RCPD:FR, was playing when I was pursuing a 1970's Mustang.
God bless Roblox City.
i heard someone playing this on a pirate ship in navy simulator lol
....and I Liiiiiiiiiiike this!
Platinum blonde is the best🔥🤘
No! Platinum blonde is the best! Wait . . . Sorry. You said that didn't you. Ignore what I said.
Platiinum Blonde never lost it!
@@invaderjaymz Love that 100%! 😜
One of my all-time fave Platinum Blonde songs from Alien Shores album. Heard it on the radio today. I even went to see them live in concert three years ago in Little Current, just months before the pandemic hits.
Great that they came to the Island.
Wow.!! From time to time i sing this song especially when I become impatient or when I’m in a hurry to be somewhere
My Teenage years in the Bronx
They remind me of Duran Duran.
Great song
Heartthrob mania 🇨🇦♥️💃
This was their best tune
Naw, Hungry Eyes is their best by far.
So you listened to all their albums then, or did you mean singles?
Love this band they are awesome
Wicked song!👍
Lead singer was from Mansfield England and one of the other members was from Scotland..I can't imagine Canada with a new wave scene
Badd azz bass lines
I wish i could go back to 80s toronto
YES! Me too!
Filmed in a Hockey Rink in Toronto
song hard
Not bad they remind me of duran duran
Omg we had the best times back then. We all had nutty hair, great clothes. Used to wash clothes at a laundry with Chris at Vaughn and St Clair. Was at the concert when they opened for Duran Duran reflex concert ..that was awsome
Was that the concert at The Gardens where they made the music video for Reflex?
Yes, the 80’s were great times to be a kid. I definitely had an Alien Shores’ inspired outfit and hairstyle when I was 16. And I was at that Duran Duran concert as well - it was The Payolas who opened for them that time.
@@haweater1555 You bet it was, but Platinum Blonde didn’t open for them - it was The Payolas. I was there too - first concert at age 14.
Excellent ❤
The fact that this is still a working roblox song id 💀
Classic Gold 😅😅
I can't believe I know them!
Yum!! Mark Holmes at his best!!!!
This song is played continuously in roblox game. I wonder if it's even licensed 😆
Best song off Alien Shores imo.
Wish they release their DVD !!! Wanna have all of their clips. Contact wasn't remastered yet...
@@RockRemastered I hope they remaster the rest of the videos.
@@platinumblondearchive2695 and if they could release some live contents too
The union of the snake is really risen here.
Love the Duran Duran reference, esp s the lead singer is British and styled some of the songs for Platinum Blonde!
The song reminds me going to McDonald’s in the old McDonald building
yes brooo
Platinum Blonde were WAY ahead of their time in the early 80s. Then they lost it. They went too pop.
Standing In The Dark is a solid album. Not one wrong track.
They started to lose right after their first album unfortunately. Situation Critical and Crying Over You are okay but they don't come even close to the edge and angst that Doesn't Really Matter and Standing In The Dark had. They sound more dated. Where as the latter two have such an edge to them I can't quite explain it's weird for New Wave to have such an edge like that. Weird in a good day. It made them stand out and made them stand the test of time.
@@ELEcomments I wonder why they started so strong, then fell apart. Maybe the fame got to their heads.
@@alukuhito Maybe but it also could have been their manager/record company. I imagine in 1985 the sound of their first album wasn't considered very relevant anymore. The industry probably pushed them to become the next Duran Duran.
I miss Systems at Ste St. Marie in the '80':s
🎉🎉🎉🎉
its the lidlblox song
I played this song at the 24 Years of the Matrix virtual party on roblox
I've found this song in my son's roblox game.
same here, overhead my brother's gaming!
where is this band from ? winter ppeg ?
After the first few hits they were done. Well ,at least they had their 15 minutes of fame.
We still play their cuts and these guys got a lotta broads in the 80's so good on em.
Does anyone know what kind of jacket mark is wearing while performing on stage
I can tell you as I grew up rocking in the 80's that there were dinner type jackets WITH PADDED SHOULDERS, and exotic type tiger stripe designs of a plethora of colors. Miami vice was big so Don made it fashionable in a very masculine kind of way to wear pastel colors and DAMN did THAT EVER DRAW IN THE LADIES
My son plays a Roblox game with this song on repeat 😂😂
I was playing a 1990s game on Roblox and I knew I had to find cause it goes hard🔥🔥🔥
Yesss my autistic 4 year old loves this song lol got my ass singing it to lol thanks roblox smh 😅😅
@@pichelp6333 my son is also 4 and has autism 😂😂
I think i met him😂
I have a video of it on my channel
04-06-2024 😁 3:38 AM
Girlfriend got ultra horney to this. Needless to say I had the cassette and disk. I'm sure there was an 8 track around somewhere
@ ▷ Platinum Blonde
🎶▷ Situation Critical
💿▷ Alien Shores
📅▷ 1986
🎬︎▷ Rob Quartly
The loneliest song known to man.
Lol
Hey look, its the Canadian version of The Police. :)
I heard this song in a Roblox obby
Was it in escape McDonald’s obby?
@@daryanmendoza9636 yup
A Glam pop version of Duran Duran
Skibidi
I got this from roblox so...😐
same 😁 clarkes audio shop
Lgbt Hangout Main Theme Song For Me. Paint It Black Is 2nd.
SAZ be like
Im here because of Roblox
mgsv ahh song
Bacongrad
The band disappears behind a door…then a woman(?), follows them with a camera? Uh…uh…
In current year these guys would be considered trans.
epstein classic
Oh My GOD... one of my favorite groups from the 80's - saw them in 1984 in Montreal Aréna Maurice Richard :)
Would u believe I discovered this band from watching the trailer park boys?😂now I'm all about this