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Amazing how believably they could pull off that cutesy "wholesome girls next door" act when nothing could be further from the truth They were rockers in every sense of the word.
this is right before charlotte went to rehab for heroin and belinda first admitted she had a serious coke problem. also less than a year before they broke up. the most painful thing is how distant jane looks when she says "it seemed like a fun idea at the time" like for her it was already over.
Exactly!! But, The GoGos were basically a bubble gum LA group who actually thought they were a punk band, which is quite laughable that their perspective was more wishful than realistic. Delusion is huge amongst Hollywood films too, they go hand in hand trying to capture the other raw talent out there, but miss the mark and don’t get the essence. The GoGos mostly had a sound because of Jane, and that’s it. The wardrobe and hair were weak. They tried at least. I liked the songs, but it’s important to own being a bubblegum band instead of actually thinking ur The Sex Pistols and saying ur a punk band when ur far from it. 😢
@@LGAussie They don't claim to be a punk band once they started recording, but when they started out they were more punk, the direction changed when Elissa Bello & Margot Oliveira left and Gina Schock & Kathy Valentine came onboard.
Why is it hard to watch? Charlotte has always been one of the more quiet member in the band. I couldn't care less if she's on crack. If anything it shows how innocent music can be in a time where music is actually music. You know what's hard to watch? All that crap on today's news...Miley Cyrus, Kardashians, Bieber and all that shits.
Can you imagine being the guy making it with one of these girls back in the day? I doubt if that guy knew how truly lucky he was back in the day. That’s how exceptionally handsome guys seems to be and I guess that’s just the way it is.
I remember this interview when I was a high school kid. The line I remember was, 2:32--"...there's not one dog in the group!" Joan seemed astonished by that.
Belinda kicked her out, partly due to money and partly due to Belinda not liking some things Kathy said on Twitter. They brought her back at the beginning of 2018.
I saw the Go Go's with the Flock of Seagulls in concert, it was a fantastic 80's concert-just pure MTV fun. Super adored Jane Wiedlin, she was the sweetest and cutest. Can't remember if I ever saw this episode, but probably did.
The only weak link at this interview is Joan Rivers. Disappointing. She only did stupid questions: "What's your favorite actor?" etc etc. Damn, no clever interviewer does this amateur thing. Specially interviewing a great band of 5 smart gals. I really expected more intelligent questions from the legendary comedian. And nothing like this level "What's your favorite color?" "What's your zodiac sign?" Frustating...
@nasdlu2010 what was the reality? they werent fighting all of the time, were they? i knew there were problems, but what was the extent of it? from the last studio album, it was sad to hear the lyrics to "daisy chain". i didnt realize their demise was so sudden..."we never even said goodbye sweet jane".
After they released Talk Show, which Jane had been the primary songwriter, their label informed them that royalties which (up to that point) had been paid solely to the songwriters (usually Jane and Charlotte, periodically Kathy) would now be split evenly among all five members. The problem was the label made it effective retroactively to include Talk Show. Jane had every right to be pissed to be told this after the fact. She was also irritated that the group overruled Jane’s request to sing lead on one track she wrote which was particularly personal. So she felt it was time to move on.
@@kcindc5539 And it certainly was time for her to move on. The decision to make bc the only lead singer, their "frontman," had disastrous consequences. It severely limited their sound, as well as burning out her voice. And it didn't help that Charlotte had a terribly debilitating addiction. Their worst mistake was getting rid of Ginger Canzoneri.
It's a close call, imho. I might give the Go-Go's the slight edge, having the early punk edge and coming first. I dig them both and still have a massive crush on Jane Wiedlin and Susanna Hoffs. 😍
There are a few songs by The Bangles I like, that can rival any Go Go's songs but overall I like The Go Go's way more. This is based on the number of songs I like from each band from their entire catalogue of songs / albums, The Go Go's wins hands down for me.
The only weak link at this interview is Joan Rivers. Disappointing. She only did stupid questions: "What's your favorite actor?" etc etc. Damn, no clever interviewer does this amateur thing. Specially interviewing a great band of 5 smart gals. I really expected more intelligent questions from the legendary comedian. And nothing like this level "What's your favorite color?" "What's your zodiac sign?" Frustating...
The only weak link at this interview is Joan Rivers. Disappointing. She only did stupid questions: "What's your favorite actor?" etc etc. Damn, no clever interviewer does this amateur thing. Specially interviewing a great band of 5 smart gals. I really expected more intelligent questions from the legendary comedian. And nothing like this level "What's your favorite color?" "What's your zodiac sign?" Frustating...
Joan hadn't hit her stride yet. I agree with you (as i usually do), but i found certain segments informative. Not a total loss. This was over 35 yrs ago. Things were different.
The Police hired them as an opening act in Europe and Sting was concerned they weren't hard core enough. Sting later said 2 months later they were psychotic psychopaths 😂 Worse than the Doors and the Rolling Stones
I went to HS in Baltimore with Gina Shock, the drummer. She was a hoot. Very witty and funny. Gina still has the Baltimore (Dundalk) accent.
Jane is so cute I love her and she is awesomely beautiful
all of the Go-Go's are legends... just like Joan Rivers... "Can We Talk/Tawk ?"
My first concert, Greek theater, The Go-Go's! Circa 1981 Loved it!
That was a great interview. The ladies are all so friendly and personable...so good to see
Wow, whoever did this gets a freakin' gold star. Thanks for posting.
Amazing how believably they could pull off that cutesy "wholesome girls next door" act when nothing could be further from the truth They were rockers in every sense of the word.
They'd seen more ceiling than Michelangelo!
The infamous "back stage" video says it all. Belinda's "why can't girls jack off" speech is hilarious
@@cockshield don't be so gross. Sexist pig
Blah, Blah, Blah.
@@cockshield What if they liked being on top
Love the Go-Go's! Love Joan!!
this is right before charlotte went to rehab for heroin and belinda first admitted she had a serious coke problem. also less than a year before they broke up. the most painful thing is how distant jane looks when she says "it seemed like a fun idea at the time" like for her it was already over.
Blah, Blah, Blah.
Kathy Valentine is AWESOME!!!
Read her book, she has the morals of a tomcat
Kathy Valentine was the prettiest go go for me. My mom disagrees coz her favorite when she's a teenager was Belinda.
You see Jane Wiedlin started The GoGos and she is the bomb and I knew it that Jane Wiedlin is and always will be The GoGos
Exactly!! But, The GoGos were basically a bubble gum LA group who actually thought they were a punk band, which is quite laughable that their perspective was more wishful than realistic. Delusion is huge amongst Hollywood films too, they go hand in hand trying to capture the other raw talent out there, but miss the mark and don’t get the essence. The GoGos mostly had a sound because of Jane, and that’s it. The wardrobe and hair were weak. They tried at least. I liked the songs, but it’s important to own being a bubblegum band instead of actually thinking ur The Sex Pistols and saying ur a punk band when ur far from it. 😢
@@LGAussie They don't claim to be a punk band once they started recording, but when they started out they were more punk, the direction changed when Elissa Bello & Margot Oliveira left and Gina Schock & Kathy Valentine came onboard.
Love the Go-Go's. Thanks!
wow.......I cant believe I remeber this !! Great times!
Gina is so cute... I love you
Why is it hard to watch? Charlotte has always been one of the more quiet member in the band. I couldn't care less if she's on crack. If anything it shows how innocent music can be in a time where music is actually music. You know what's hard to watch? All that crap on today's news...Miley Cyrus, Kardashians, Bieber and all that shits.
Amen yes the go-gos had their issues but i would watch this old stuff anyday over these kids today LOL
Alex Van Hagar heroin
Please don't justify or glorify drug use as if it's no big deal.
Ummmmm
At least Miley wasn’t a herion addict faking an image she was always Wild
The Go-Go's always made great music.
I still love them.
George Vreeland Hill
Jane Wiedlin is so cool I love her and she’s so cute and sweet
Gina had a lucky escape on the man-crush question...
they can have man crushes too if thats what you mean if it is even true that she is
The worlds best all female rock band... Ever.
Can you imagine being the guy making it with one of these girls back in the day? I doubt if that guy knew how truly lucky he was back in the day. That’s how exceptionally handsome guys seems to be and I guess that’s just the way it is.
I still love Gina!!!
1hotdilf I still love Jane!
This is Joan Rivers guest hosting for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show (NBC). Not the short lived Joan Rivers Show which ran on Fox.
God I remember watching this at that time and being so in love with Jane Weidlin.
I remember these days. Joan was so awesome. Miss her every day. RIP Shoutout to Belinda!
AWESOME, THANK YOU!!! = )
I remember this interview when I was a high school kid. The line I remember was, 2:32--"...there's not one dog in the group!" Joan seemed astonished by that.
I LOVE it that Belinda's crush was Rutger Hauer -- such a handsome, mysterious man!
Back when the Tonight Show actually had good acts.
And good interviewer
1984...
This Joan Rivers subbing for Johnny Carson. All the questions are, about men and if they fight.
Right... If Johnny was there and asked the same questions, these comments would be calling him a misogynist.
Gena!!
Rip Joan
Gina is gorgeous!! They all are!!
Kathy Valentine seems like the most gracious one. Anyone know why she was asked to leave?
Belinda kicked her out, partly due to money and partly due to Belinda not liking some things Kathy said on Twitter. They brought her back at the beginning of 2018.
I miss Joan
Kathy Valentine left the band 2 days ago ..!!!! Why??....Why??
I saw the Go Go's with the Flock of Seagulls in concert, it was a fantastic 80's concert-just pure MTV fun. Super adored Jane Wiedlin, she was the sweetest and cutest. Can't remember if I ever saw this episode, but probably did.
Leo Cantalupo She's also heavy into kink.
I remember seeing them on their Serious Barbque tour. In LA.
@@Marsbonfire007 and, so? She's beautiful!
@@Marsbonfire007 All the better!
The only weak link at this interview is Joan Rivers. Disappointing. She only did stupid questions: "What's your favorite actor?" etc etc. Damn, no clever interviewer does this amateur thing. Specially interviewing a great band of 5 smart gals. I really expected more intelligent questions from the legendary comedian. And nothing like this level "What's your favorite color?" "What's your zodiac sign?" Frustating...
I love Gina!
I had a crush on Belinda
I just found out yesterday! :( How could she do that so soon before a tour?
@westfield90 me too
Yep, not a dog in the bunch.
I'm too old to even know who these girls are but they really don't seem all that close
Why do kids not sleep and need pharmaceuticals? I hate the ads that push kids to drugs or anyone.
@nasdlu2010 what was the reality? they werent fighting all of the time, were they? i knew there were problems, but what was the extent of it?
from the last studio album, it was sad to hear the lyrics to "daisy chain". i didnt realize their demise was so sudden..."we never even said goodbye sweet jane".
Girls don't fight all the time its never like that its up and down thats friendship Jane got mad about creative differences she left first
After they released Talk Show, which Jane had been the primary songwriter, their label informed them that royalties which (up to that point) had been paid solely to the songwriters (usually Jane and Charlotte, periodically Kathy) would now be split evenly among all five members. The problem was the label made it effective retroactively to include Talk Show. Jane had every right to be pissed to be told this after the fact. She was also irritated that the group overruled Jane’s request to sing lead on one track she wrote which was particularly personal. So she felt it was time to move on.
@@kcindc5539
And it certainly was time for her to move on. The decision to make bc the only lead singer, their "frontman," had disastrous consequences. It severely limited their sound, as well as burning out her voice. And it didn't help that Charlotte had a terribly debilitating addiction. Their worst mistake was getting rid of Ginger Canzoneri.
@gunslinger32mag Me, originally! :)
SECOND BEST ALL GIRL GROUP, BEHIND CLOSELY THE BANGLES!!
It's a close call, imho. I might give the Go-Go's the slight edge, having the early punk edge and coming first. I dig them both and still have a massive crush on Jane Wiedlin and Susanna Hoffs. 😍
You clearly don't have ears fro RUNAWAYS and FANNY and L7.
There are a few songs by The Bangles I like, that can rival any Go Go's songs but overall I like The Go Go's way more. This is based on the number of songs I like from each band from their entire catalogue of songs / albums, The Go Go's wins hands down for me.
@@gatekeeperboxing5898 Bangles had 4 singers; Go Go's only had one.
Wh a t does Belinda say her man crush was ?
Rutger Hauer.
And Mel Gibson walks out.
Belinda looked amazing when she lost weight. The perfect woman.
Jane doesn't think of men.
They formed a band to pay 4 drugs
they looked so young here--they've aged well, but the ride is over girls
what ride?
It wouldn't be for me, especially where Jane is concerned.
The only weak link at this interview is Joan Rivers. Disappointing. She only did stupid questions: "What's your favorite actor?" etc etc. Damn, no clever interviewer does this amateur thing. Specially interviewing a great band of 5 smart gals. I really expected more intelligent questions from the legendary comedian. And nothing like this level "What's your favorite color?" "What's your zodiac sign?" Frustating...
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The only weak link at this interview is Joan Rivers. Disappointing. She only did stupid questions: "What's your favorite actor?" etc etc. Damn, no clever interviewer does this amateur thing. Specially interviewing a great band of 5 smart gals. I really expected more intelligent questions from the legendary comedian. And nothing like this level "What's your favorite color?" "What's your zodiac sign?" Frustating...
Joan hadn't hit her stride yet. I agree with you (as i usually do), but i found certain segments informative. Not a total loss. This was over 35 yrs ago. Things were different.
Joan knows nothing about their music
The Police hired them as an opening act in Europe and Sting was concerned they weren't hard core enough. Sting later said 2 months later they were psychotic psychopaths 😂 Worse than the Doors and the Rolling Stones