I read an interview with Joe Jackson (who is from England) where Joe said, "Americans have the greatest music in the world -- jazz -- right under their noses -- and they don't even realize it."
The video tells a dual Cinderella story- the maid imagining Steppin' Out, and even Joe as the male counterpart. And I don't care, he's just badass good.
When this video was in heavy rotation on MTV in 1983 I was literally sleeping on a barroom floor. By a crazy stroke of luck some friends dropped me off at a bar I never would have gone to. Sitting at the bar was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. We ended up shooting pool then leaving together and the story began. I didn't have two nickels to rub together, but she saw something in me. I'd watch this video and fantasize about taking her out and showing her the night she deserved. Lots of stuff happened between then and now. We never stopped loving each other and never lost touch. Finally the stars aligned and I was going to move south so we could do the things we'd talked about doing. I came down for my interview the same week she was being diagnosed with cancer. I moved to FL in time to support her through her illness. She's been gone over four years now. Thanks for doing this song Jamel.
Joe Jackson had so many great songs,, Is She Really Goin Out With Him, Real Men, I'm The Man etc etc. Seriously anything off his first two albums is gold.
I don’t know about ahead of his time but he definitely was diverse. If you get a best of cd from him you may almost feel it’s different artists on there
I am retired and work at a Lowes in Southern California. I am almost 60 years old. This song came on the other day and the youngsters were saying, "Damn, that new song is on again!" I told them it came just after I got out of high school. They couldn't believe it was so old.
This is one of those forgotten gems! This song was released in August, 1982. The music video was recorded around the same time. It was shot in one night at the St. Regis Hotel in New York. I was 11 years old when the single was released. I actually thought recently the housekeeper was portrayed by a young Julia Roberts. I'm wrong. Steppin' Out had a different meaning back then. It meant just going out and having fun and enjoying yourself. I must admit I've done karaoke on this song with a shipmate from Great Britain. I was stocked to see people actually dancing to this song at the bar we was at.
Sometimes a song makes you dash to the record store to purchase the album. Thats what happened with "Steppin' Out" back in 1982. It also happened in 1985 with Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years". Even at age 70 I'm moving my shoulders like you Jamal! Keep on truckin".
DroverChicago True! I discovered this song only like 2 years ago. It’s wonderful! I have it in my “night time drive” playlist because it’s so calming in a fun way. Love the lyrics too.
I always found it funny that it didn't get a lot of radio airplay, but I remember it being in heavy rotation on MTV. You know, back when they played music videos? 😉
This song captures some magic that words can’t add to, and you Jamel are getting it. Joe Jackson’s pinnacle at least as far as pop releases. Emotion and and a beat.
I never would have expected a reaction to this song on RUclips - especially not these days. I'm even surprised people remember it & have even recommended it. In its day, it seemed to me like a song that many were likely aware of, but maybe they didn't know they were aware of it. You'd probably hear it in restaurants, elevators, and malls, but you probably wouldn't find that many that would wear Joe Jackson T-shirts, or sing it aloud, when it was on the radio. It was catchy in a different way, than something like "Our House". Still, I think it's a hidden gem, for those that find it, remember it, or have rediscovered it. A good companion to this is the song "Breaking us in Two", which also happened to make it to MTV in video form. I am glad to find out that other people have remembered this song.
I have always loved this song since it first came out when I was 13. I was the only one I know of that listened to it! Joe Jackson is so underrated it’s almost criminal
@@SBzKillFrenzy Christopher Cross said in an interview that MTV is what killed his career, because nobody wants to see the fat guy up there singing about love.
Hey Jamel! Definitely from the 80's. This is great. Please consider these other Joe Jackson tunes: "Is She Really Going Out With Him", "Breaking Us in Two", "Look Sharp", and "It's Different for Girls". In his lyrics, Joe showed how he could be vulnerable and confrontational at the same time. It's a fine line that few have the skill to walk. Thanks, Jamel. ✌🏼out!
3 Weeks ago Alan Parsons meant little to me. Just a name I had heard in London over my 66 years but never heard him play and then in my recommendations came Sirius/Eye In The Sky and I made a great new discovery which is weird as I have nearly 3,000 records. Better late then never. As for JJ I remember this and it is in my Top 30 of all-time favourites :)
@@Isleofskye saw him do a concert in a small, less than1200 seat auditorium, maybe 10yrs ago. Did the entire " Turn of a Friendly Card " album. Awesome!
Joe Jackson is one of my top ten artists of all time. I could listen to him all day every day. I'm not even gonna throw out recommendations because he has TOO MANY GREAT SONGS to choose from. You do you and discover this gem of a man at your own pace, Jamel.
This is crazy. Brought my girlfriend Laurie(in my Red VW GTI...oh yeah) to a Joe Jackson concert in San Diego(Howard Jones opened!)in 1985. Now married 35 years. Kinda unreal
That's why I love the 80's, seriously so many great songs can't even put my finger on one or a few, they're all great and thanks for that suggestion, to be honest none of those 2 you suggested I know, but is never, ever too late and I'm sure will add them to my playlist that I've been working on for quite some time now, greetings from Guatemala.
Joe Jackson rabbit hole: Is She Really Going Out With Him? Different for Girls Another World Breaking Us in Two I'm the Man You Can't Get What You Want
When times were innocent. I'm 53, I grew up on JJ The first two Joe Jackson albums you can pick any tune. "I'm the man" & "look sharp." Best two albums of 1978.
I remember hearing this song as a child and thought it was awesome...as the years have gone by I've really come to appreciate how killer this song is. That intro is amazing and the bass is off the hook!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣You DEF ARE MY FAVORITE THAT DOES THIS LOOL LOL YOU MAKE. ME CRACK UP LOL!!! The one you did domination with Pantera, really made my terrible day better. And it was cool you did like it lol I do to and I CRACK up every time I watch that song I love it but the facial expressions the singer does gets me laughing bcuz im doing the same dam thing lol . And You got me almost pissing myself lol stepping out loll peace and love
I remember in '78 when the single "Is She Really Going Out with Him" came out, it was so original, never heard anything like it, bought the album and every song was good, raw sort of punk feeling but with great melodies. Really great album.
@@TheMarsgia. Aussie, Richard Blade was one of my favorite radio personalities on KROQ. Do you remember, "The Swedish Eagle", and "The Poor Man"? Those were great times, music wise and that alternative music station was a mainstay in my household for a very long time.
@@blackcougar1959 Oh yes I do remember all this characters. Poor man still poor living on the beach promoting west t-shirt contest. the only one that is still big from that era is Dr. Drews remember he did a show on Sunday night about relationships and drugs
Further reminding me how most local radio was always better than my city of Montreal. CHOM FM was the only Rock station, and from 1982 onwards, it just got worse as it played more 80s crap, and less of everything that came before. I stuck with records and tapes, and knowing when the better late-night DJs came on. Radio was the BEST when I would travel down to the US. Other than that, it took a University station called CKUT until 1987 to finally come into existence and provide me with LOTS of new musical choices! Literally saved me like RUclips and reactions can save the musically starved today. Peace.
I am so glad that you reacted to this song. This is my favorite song ever. Thank you so very very much for this ❤and thank you for the wonderful upliftment to my day. You are a special person
This song is the embodiment of the 80's. My heart just race when I hear it. Glad to see another black man getting into it. I remember hearing it in department stores and I would linger in the stores just to hear all of it.
"Fools In Love" and "Is She Really Going Out With Him" - MUSTS ! Brings me such joy to seeing you love and experience the music I loved and grew up on ! And the fact that you enjoy RUSH is music to my ears as they were my favorite for so many years you have no idea. Sending you much love from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I love this groove. The music gives you the feel of the fast moving life of New York City, the blinking city lights. And what I like best in s that Joe himself shows up just enough to represent. He's not afraid to give the actors the bulk of the video while he shows up sparradically to sell the story. A masterful work.
I still play this up to today. Grew up on this choon. Reminds me of driving in my Dad's car when I was a kid. This song is so emotional you could end up in tears. Beautiful.
Good to know of you , the same way i felt then when i heard this great wonderful song. Yes , it captures a time when good times of work and going out/ hanging out where good and simple. You could even feel the time of summer in that video. Oooh yes teleport to that time/ moment would BE FUN☝🙏⚡🌏🌎🌍😘🍻🍸😉 Cheers brother from Ed of Brooklyn,N.Y. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME YOUR CHANNEL YOUR FRIENDSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Night And Day, this whole album is one of my favorites of all time. It's just one of those magical records. His SNL performances from these era are top notch.
Eighth grade prom for me. I had this and Swing Out Sister on a mix tape. Fun times!! Also recommending "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" and "Breakin Us In Two".
This song is my FAVORITE song of the 80's. I know that there are tons of amazing songs from the 80's and I am a huge fan of the music of the 1980's but there's something about this song that brings me back to my childhood and watching MTV in my room and it just hits me in all the feels haha.
@@pistachiosandpopcorn7146 Me too!! I was 7 years old when this song came out and I was just instantly in love with it. It still gives me chills when I listen to it haha. I love how music can bring you to places or makes you feel things down to your core. Love it😊
I was a kid in the 80’s when this came out. My memory is going with my parents and sister to my Big Granny’s house and this song came on in the car. I was probably 8-9 years old.
This 80's music goes straight into my soul and makes me feel like ran into my first love and was left speechless at the very sight of it, you just made my day with this reaction. Please react to "Head Over Heels" by Tears For Fears, the true meaning of 80's music is in them or can also react to "It's my life" by Talk Talk, Mark Holis' legacy, of course there's more from him but this one is a good, awesome start.
I remember my mom driving us into los Angeles every morning as the sun was just coming up, to drop my step dad off at Paramount studios where he worked. This song was always playing as we drove on the 405.
Yes! Such a groove and I love that you dig it. Night and Day was my second album created by the skills of a song smith, Joe Jackson. Album, Night and Day, created in 1982, you're right man. Listen to Another World from the same album. Also listen to the album, Body and Soul. Produced in 1984 - sheer drama and artistry. And definitely groove. You will want to listen again and again. Thanks for your review Jamel. I knew I wasn't the only one to feel that sense of elation upon enjoying Joe's music. And I did need to be reminded of that epiphany of hearing for the first time. You brought it back again for me!
I was a teenager when this was released, and remember this video from MTV. I always liked the song, but I have come to appreciate it more as I grow older. The whole "getting old before our time" going along with the man & woman in the video dreaming of the life they wish they could have...it resonates. I love the driving rhythm & piano, too.
Love your enthusiasm towards the different styles of music we grew up with. Even us hard rockers appreciated the talent and writing of a lot of 70's & 80's artists. We could go from Aerosmith to Ambrosia or Zeppelin to Box Scaggs. Talent is Talent. Keep doing what you do, we love it.
Good call. Joe Jackson definitely learned a thing or two from Elvis. I'd also suggest Everyday I Write the Book, Alison, Pump it Up, Radio Radio, Accidents Will Happen, Ship Building, Indoor Fireworks...so many great Costello tunes.
Hey Jamal; So glad you got hip to Joe Jackson and his incredible music. The guy was a renaissance man. Song writing, arranging, playing and singing Joe J. could, and did, do it all. Love your reaction channel.
Have no words to say how much I love that you love this...... Joe Jackson’s music was EVERYTHING for me then.... 1978?....1979? Don’t know exactly when, but he is GREAT. THANK YOU JamEl/Al. You’re the best. Maybe check out Joe Jackson: it’s different for girls, breaking us in two.... so many more.
It's funny you say that I was driving last Saturday and the 80s show was on and they played this. I was thinking "haven't heard this in years." And then this!
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Joe Jackson is criminally underrated!!!! This is one of my favorite songs.
+1000 !!!
I AGREE! Very underrated!
Yes and yes
I agree I love this song feels like Friday night. Sad thing is I hated it when it came out in the early 80s
Has a lot of early 80 songs I now love
Joe Jackson - “We, so tired of all the darkness in our life’s. We, are young but getting old before our time.” Excellent!
"We leave the TV and the Radio behind ..."
Yesss
That’s my favorite line too!
Very relevant in these times
We sang that OUT and felt it!
I read an interview with Joe Jackson (who is from England) where Joe said, "Americans have the greatest music in the world -- jazz -- right under their noses -- and they don't even realize it."
Jazz was your parent's music when we didn't appreciate it. Then it became our music when it was too late to appreciate it.
Keith Richards also said something similar 👍🏽💯
@@d2dar459 Keith was probably talking about the Blues -- also a valid observation.
Absolutely too true.. I played the Trumpet in High School band and fell in love with Jazz. Had to do "Jazz" Band but it was worth it.
@@DigitalShark99
U know what, ur right, he was talking about the Blues. It was on some documentary but I forgot the name of it.
This song brings back memories of my youth that cannot be easily explained.... in some ways it is magical.... can't verbalize it.
It's nostalgia.
I think I understand
I know that feeling
I understand
The video tells a dual Cinderella story- the maid imagining Steppin' Out, and even Joe as the male counterpart. And I don't care, he's just badass good.
You have to admit for the early 80’s, Joe absolutely killed it with that beat! The bass line and the keyboards are tight!
have just read that he did all the instruments and used a drum machine
When this video was in heavy rotation on MTV in 1983 I was literally sleeping on a barroom floor. By a crazy stroke of luck some friends dropped me off at a bar I never would have gone to. Sitting at the bar was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. We ended up shooting pool then leaving together and the story began. I didn't have two nickels to rub together, but she saw something in me. I'd watch this video and fantasize about taking her out and showing her the night she deserved. Lots of stuff happened between then and now. We never stopped loving each other and never lost touch. Finally the stars aligned and I was going to move south so we could do the things we'd talked about doing. I came down for my interview the same week she was being diagnosed with cancer. I moved to FL in time to support her through her illness. She's been gone over four years now. Thanks for doing this song Jamel.
Beautiful and sad story too...
83', yep!! I was 9, and I remember they played they hell out of this on MTV...AND FOR GOOD REASON!!🎵🎶🎼🎶🎼🎼🎵🎶👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for sharing. Music truly brings people together ❤ blessings for you and your family
"in 1983 I was literally sleeping on a barroom floor." - no one alive today that can use a computer
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Joe Jackson had so many great songs,, Is She Really Goin Out With Him, Real Men, I'm The Man etc etc. Seriously anything off his first two albums is gold.
Right and wrong
"One To One" . Beautiful song by him.
Got The Time.
"T.V. Age" How right that one is!
"I'm the Man" and "On Your Radio" are early Joe Jackson favorites.
Joe Jackson is a genius. He was ahead of his time with many of his recordings.
Not really Vinnie
Upbeat, fun music. Great artist.
I could not agree more.
I don’t know about ahead of his time but he definitely was diverse. If you get a best of cd from him you may almost feel it’s different artists on there
So was Gary Neuman with his hit song “Cars”
I am retired and work at a Lowes in Southern California. I am almost 60 years old. This song came on the other day and the youngsters were saying, "Damn, that new song is on again!" I told them it came just after I got out of high school. They couldn't believe it was so old.
If only the teens these days
70s and 80s.....great, great songs in those days!@@DavidMartinez-ck6jp
“Music unites... I’m just trying to do my part.”
Man that’s so right on the mark. God bless you.
AMEN ‼️💯
Oh yes he is discovering Joe Jackson. ✅
🤗 Finally! 🤔 Wonder how long b4 we get reactions to JJs early stuff? He's gonna go #BeatCrazy 🤣 🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny
Really can't have the 80s without this song, lol. My opinion.
Any relation to Kate?
One of my fave songs and videos
I got dressed to this song before prom 😂
Joe Jackson’s voice and sound is uniquely his. Love this song.
Reminds me of Elvis Costello (Peace, Love And Understanding)
Joe Jackson's "You Can't Get What You Want"
He plays a saxophone too.
Very talented musician.
That funky jazz groove was EVERYTHING!!!!
Body and soul is an underrated album in general.
Oh man! I have a playlist from the 80's I've been working on and right now I'll go check that suggestion of yours
This is one of those forgotten gems! This song was released in August, 1982. The music video was recorded around the same time. It was shot in one night at the St. Regis Hotel in New York. I was 11 years old when the single was released. I actually thought recently the housekeeper was portrayed by a young Julia Roberts. I'm wrong.
Steppin' Out had a different meaning back then. It meant just going out and having fun and enjoying yourself. I must admit I've done karaoke on this song with a shipmate from Great Britain. I was stocked to see people actually dancing to this song at the bar we was at.
Thanks it’s been a good time hanging out and enjoying great music with you 😎😎😎
The look never disappoints when he recognized it.
I know, right?! Those "OHHHHHH!!!" moments are my favorite part of these videos.
Love his face when the penny drops! 😊
That's a big part of why I'm here every day 😂
I know! I love it!! He has the best expressions.
Oh and this is a cool song! Ty for having a great channel!
Sometimes a song makes you dash to the record store to purchase the album. Thats what happened with "Steppin' Out" back in 1982. It also happened in 1985 with Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years". Even at age 70 I'm moving my shoulders like you Jamal! Keep on truckin".
For me it was 'Is She Really Going Out With Him' after seeing JJ perform on Saturday Night Live! 🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny
Amen brother. Knocked your sox off the first time you heard it.
One of the great overlooked songs of the 80s. Not so much overlooked back then, but maybe not given the respect it deserves in retrospect.
DroverChicago True! I discovered this song only like 2 years ago. It’s wonderful! I have it in my “night time drive” playlist because it’s so calming in a fun way. Love the lyrics too.
I always found it funny that it didn't get a lot of radio airplay, but I remember it being in heavy rotation on MTV. You know, back when they played music videos? 😉
Very overlooked. I was surprised but very pleased to see it here.
Crimsonams true
C. J. Colbert indeed very overlooked
This song captures some magic that words can’t add to, and you Jamel are getting it. Joe Jackson’s pinnacle at least as far as pop releases. Emotion and and a beat.
I never would have expected a reaction to this song on RUclips - especially not these days. I'm even surprised people remember it & have even recommended it. In its day, it seemed to me like a song that many were likely aware of, but maybe they didn't know they were aware of it. You'd probably hear it in restaurants, elevators, and malls, but you probably wouldn't find that many that would wear Joe Jackson T-shirts, or sing it aloud, when it was on the radio. It was catchy in a different way, than something like "Our House". Still, I think it's a hidden gem, for those that find it, remember it, or have rediscovered it. A good companion to this is the song "Breaking us in Two", which also happened to make it to MTV in video form. I am glad to find out that other people have remembered this song.
I have always loved this song since it first came out when I was 13. I was the only one I know of that listened to it! Joe Jackson is so underrated it’s almost criminal
Catchy is the perfect word for this song
"You can't get what you want" is another great hit by Joe Jackson.
Breakin Us in Two as well. Great composition.
@@cleggbancroft oh yes!
Yes! Love that too! Next review! 👍🏾❤️
Fools in Love. That's a good one, too.
One of my favorite 80's tunes! Level 42's "Something about You" and A Flock of Seagulls tune, "Space Age Love Song" were two others.
Something about you' is a great song! Around 85 or 86?...
@@primeminister66I think "Space Age Love Song" and "Steppin' Out" were released in 1982 and "Something about You" was indeed released in 1985.
@@MegaMathguru Good stuff!
Level 42 was ‘the’ group! My London days....Lessons In Love!
Yeah, both of those songs are great with an awesome vibe.
OMG I haven't heard this song in decades. Every word remembered.
Same here.
Me too.
Isn't it great? I'm so glad he likes these songs!!! It was a great time to be young!
It was, wasn't it??? Kids today don't know what they missed, but every generation says that, right?
I miss the days when dudes who look like that could become pop stars.
@viaductdreams No...they mean when looks didnt matter much
Lewis Capaldi, anyone?
@Rush ?
@@SBzKillFrenzy Christopher Cross said in an interview that MTV is what killed his career, because nobody wants to see the fat guy up there singing about love.
@@illegal_space_alien Love him. Great guy.
One of my all-time favorite songs. I can listen to this anytime, anyplace.
Hey Jamel! Definitely from the 80's. This is great. Please consider these other Joe Jackson tunes: "Is She Really Going Out With Him", "Breaking Us in Two", "Look Sharp", and "It's Different for Girls". In his lyrics, Joe showed how he could be vulnerable and confrontational at the same time. It's a fine line that few have the skill to walk. Thanks, Jamel. ✌🏼out!
😒.... add 'Sunday Papers' to that list dude.... ☺️🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny
Oh yeah, Sunday Papers!!!! Got the Time!!!! Even Anthrax covers that song!!!
breaking us in two, great one
You just made my day!!, Alan Parsons Project and Joe Jackson in the same day 😍😭😍 thank you!!!❤
Icame to RUclips tofindthis song and got distracted with Joe Jackson 🙃
3 Weeks ago Alan Parsons meant little to me. Just a name I had heard in London over my 66 years but never heard him play and then in my recommendations came Sirius/Eye In The Sky and I made a great new discovery which is weird as I have nearly 3,000 records.
Better late then never.
As for JJ I remember this and it is in my Top 30 of all-time favourites :)
No doubt! From my time - makes me feel young again 😎
@@Isleofskye saw him do a concert in a small, less than1200 seat auditorium, maybe 10yrs ago. Did the entire " Turn of a Friendly Card " album. Awesome!
Joe Jackson is one of my top ten artists of all time. I could listen to him all day every day. I'm not even gonna throw out recommendations because he has TOO MANY GREAT SONGS to choose from. You do you and discover this gem of a man at your own pace, Jamel.
💯
Ditto!
^^^^ what they said.
This is crazy. Brought my girlfriend Laurie(in my Red VW GTI...oh yeah) to a Joe Jackson concert in San Diego(Howard Jones opened!)in 1985. Now married 35 years. Kinda unreal
this song was popular in the Philippines back in the day. this song and also his other song, Breaking Us in Two.
40th anniversary of single release is this year ,:-0
“We are tired of all the darkness in our lives” ! I love that line!
Yessssssss! Love this. So unique. I think Joe Jackson is highly underrated. Jamal you are correct “ such a groove “. 🎧🎶
Rachel Lacow I think you are right. 🎧🎶
Joe Jackson "Breaking Us In Two". Gorgeous song.
Check out "Different for Girls" and "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" two more great tracks from Joe
DEFINITELY Different for girls
yeah! Diffrent for girls ... and dirty martini! :)
That's why I love the 80's, seriously so many great songs can't even put my finger on one or a few, they're all great and thanks for that suggestion, to be honest none of those 2 you suggested I know, but is never, ever too late and I'm sure will add them to my playlist that I've been working on for quite some time now, greetings from Guatemala.
A largely forgotten singer-songwriter genius.
Joe Jackson rabbit hole:
Is She Really Going Out With Him?
Different for Girls
Another World
Breaking Us in Two
I'm the Man
You Can't Get What You Want
Jamel, you are my favorite reactor. You are so real and honest. Love your personality.
Dude i love your reaction. So positive and full of what we all need these days, good vibes. Stay cool and keep em coming. God bless.
Ommmmg my childhood
This song is SO underrated.
When times were innocent. I'm 53, I grew up on JJ The first two Joe Jackson albums you can pick any tune. "I'm the man" & "look sharp." Best two albums of 1978.
I wore out both these albums too. Graham Maby’s bass playing is infectious.
I remember hearing this song as a child and thought it was awesome...as the years have gone by I've really come to appreciate how killer this song is. That intro is amazing and the bass is off the hook!
This song it's amazing thanks for make this reaction, Joe Jackson it's awesome composer!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣You DEF ARE MY FAVORITE THAT DOES THIS LOOL LOL YOU MAKE. ME CRACK UP LOL!!! The one you did domination with Pantera, really made my terrible day better. And it was cool you did like it lol I do to and I CRACK up every time I watch that song I love it but the facial expressions the singer does gets me laughing bcuz im doing the same dam thing lol . And You got me almost pissing myself lol stepping out loll peace and love
Joe Jackson, “Is She Really Going Out With Him?”
differnt for girls
Agreed .....best song IMO
I always liked 'play us a slow song', last track on this album
All gems from a great album
I remember in '78 when the single "Is She Really Going Out with Him" came out, it was so original, never heard anything like it, bought the album and every song was good, raw sort of punk feeling but with great melodies. Really great album.
I listened to this while getting dressed. For high school. Morning radio.
What state? I remember the same listening to KROQ With Richard BLADES
@@TheMarsgia. Aussie, Richard Blade was one of my favorite radio personalities on KROQ. Do you remember, "The Swedish Eagle", and "The Poor Man"? Those were great times, music wise and that alternative music station was a mainstay in my household for a very long time.
@@blackcougar1959 Oh yes I do remember all this characters. Poor man still poor living on the beach promoting west t-shirt contest. the only one that is still big from that era is Dr. Drews remember he did a show on Sunday night about relationships and drugs
Further reminding me how most local radio was always better than my city of Montreal. CHOM FM was the only Rock station, and from 1982 onwards, it just got worse as it played more 80s crap, and less of everything that came before. I stuck with records and tapes, and knowing when the better late-night DJs came on. Radio was the BEST when I would travel down to the US. Other than that, it took a University station called CKUT until 1987 to finally come into existence and provide me with LOTS of new musical choices! Literally saved me like RUclips and reactions can save the musically starved today. Peace.
I am so glad that you reacted to this song. This is my favorite song ever. Thank you so very very much for this ❤and thank you for the wonderful upliftment to my day. You are a special person
This song is the embodiment of the 80's.
My heart just race when I hear it. Glad to see another black man getting into it.
I remember hearing it in department stores and I would linger in the stores just to hear all of it.
Yes!
There are quite a few songs that I did that for.😊
As a teenager, I couldn't stand Joe Jackson. As I got older I appreciated how good he really was.
Same
Big Man, this a great reaction to an extremely talented musician. There are so many great for you to dive into. 👍🏻✌🏻💯
"Fools In Love" and "Is She Really Going Out With Him" - MUSTS ! Brings me such joy to seeing you love and experience the music I loved and grew up on ! And the fact that you enjoy RUSH is music to my ears as they were my favorite for so many years you have no idea. Sending you much love from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
FOOLS IN LOVE
I love this groove. The music gives you the feel of the fast moving life of New York City, the blinking city lights. And what I like best in s that Joe himself shows up just enough to represent. He's not afraid to give the actors the bulk of the video while he shows up sparradically to sell the story. A masterful work.
“Always Something Breaking Us Into” is another great song by him.
I still play this up to today. Grew up on this choon. Reminds me of driving in my Dad's car when I was a kid.
This song is so emotional you could end up in tears. Beautiful.
Thanks , Jamel, for playing all these wonderful songs.
"Leave the TV and radio behind". Now he'd have to add phone and IPod to the lyrics 😂
Jamal, let me just say, you DO bring joy into our lives. The videos are fun and fresh and really good natured. I love your vids.
Joe's version of "Jumpin' Jive" and "Always breaking us in two".
I 've always liked Breaking Us In Two, maybe because it sounds like Badfinger's Day After Day.
@@kozmikslop9663 I never know names of artists but Breaking Us In Two was great. I'm just learning it was Joe.
Jumpin' Jive is a great track.
This is one of the most 80s sounding songs ever.
It’s perfect.
Bass player gets a workout in this one! Check out "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" and "Breaking Us in Two"
.... and 'Sunday Papers'. I warm up with my Bass to that. 🤗🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny
"One more time" is a good one also
@@vinniecella4786 say your leaving! 🙄 can't hear the phrase 1 more time without immediately shouting that! 🤣😂🤣😂🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny
Good to know of you , the same way i felt then when i heard this great wonderful song. Yes , it captures a time when good times of work and going out/ hanging out where good and simple. You could even feel the time of summer in that video. Oooh yes teleport to that time/ moment would BE FUN☝🙏⚡🌏🌎🌍😘🍻🍸😉
Cheers brother from Ed of Brooklyn,N.Y. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME YOUR CHANNEL YOUR FRIENDSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Night And Day, this whole album is one of my favorites of all time. It's just one of those magical records. His SNL performances from these era are top notch.
"how many got dressed to this song?" Guilty as charged. I was in college when this came out.
No guilt. Just a lot of great times!
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im 65 so i dont go out so much but i am falling for a guy and the energy is still the same!!!!!! yum!
Eighth grade prom for me. I had this and Swing Out Sister on a mix tape. Fun times!!
Also recommending "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" and "Breakin Us In Two".
This was Spring 1983. I was a freshman at UNC. Loved this song.
This song is my FAVORITE song of the 80's. I know that there are tons of amazing songs from the 80's and I am a huge fan of the music of the 1980's but there's something about this song that brings me back to my childhood and watching MTV in my room and it just hits me in all the feels haha.
It was one of my favorite first songs I ever heard. It is also STILL one of my fav songs ever. I don't know what it is about this song..but I love it.
@@pistachiosandpopcorn7146 Me too!! I was 7 years old when this song came out and I was just instantly in love with it. It still gives me chills when I listen to it haha. I love how music can bring you to places or makes you feel things down to your core. Love it😊
I was a kid in the 80’s when this came out. My memory is going with my parents and sister to my Big Granny’s house and this song came on in the car. I was probably 8-9 years old.
Hit from 1982, love this song.
Criminally underrated masterpiece. This song is a portal to that time and your imagination.
My first memory of this song is when Tony dances with Angela on Who's the Boss?.
This 80's music goes straight into my soul and makes me feel like ran into my first love and was left speechless at the very sight of it, you just made my day with this reaction. Please react to "Head Over Heels" by Tears For Fears, the true meaning of 80's music is in them or can also react to "It's my life" by Talk Talk, Mark Holis' legacy, of course there's more from him but this one is a good, awesome start.
"It's My Life" or "Life Is What You Make It."
@@Skorpio420 A LITTLE TOO LATE... but "Living in another wolrd" live version of course
Now we talkin! I saw Joe in San Francisco a few years back. My Buddy was playing bass on the tour.
JJ plays Town Hall in NYC with his Big Band but throws in plenty of his "regular stuff" too! Never miss his NY/NJ shows. 🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny
In a yellow Taxi turn to me and smile, I absolutely love that line.
My favorite song ever . Remember when it first hit the radio! Give me a natural high!!
Love your message Jamel!!
Keep it going !
I’m a fan!
I remember my mom driving us into los Angeles every morning as the sun was just coming up, to drop my step dad off at Paramount studios where he worked. This song was always playing as we drove on the 405.
What a song to drive to...👍🏾
Nostalgia is magical🤩
The shimmery sounds just carry me away on a cloud of nostalgia.
Beautifully said. Same ✨✨
God, I love this song!! I liked it when I was 13, and even more so [mumble mumble] years later.
Nice to see you doing some Joe Jackson - a prolific, talented artist. Many, many great songs.
Yes! Such a groove and I love that you dig it. Night and Day was my second album created by the skills of a song smith, Joe Jackson. Album, Night and Day, created in 1982, you're right man. Listen to Another World from the same album. Also listen to the album, Body and Soul. Produced in 1984 - sheer drama and artistry. And definitely groove. You will want to listen again and again. Thanks for your review Jamel. I knew I wasn't the only one to feel that sense of elation upon enjoying Joe's music. And I did need to be reminded of that epiphany of hearing for the first time. You brought it back again for me!
I was a teenager when this was released, and remember this video from MTV. I always liked the song, but I have come to appreciate it more as I grow older. The whole "getting old before our time" going along with the man & woman in the video dreaming of the life they wish they could have...it resonates. I love the driving rhythm & piano, too.
Love your enthusiasm towards the different styles of music we grew up with. Even us hard rockers appreciated the talent and writing of a lot of 70's & 80's artists. We could go from Aerosmith to Ambrosia or Zeppelin to Box Scaggs. Talent is Talent. Keep doing what you do, we love it.
thing about Joe Jackson, every CD is a different genre, country, jazz, dance, rock, blues, etc
Yep! He chased pop success for a while then said "screw it...I'm gonna de whatever I feel inspired to do!"
His hip hop album slays!
Dude. Love the energy you brought in at the beginning 😎😎😎
I remember this awesome uplifting Jam!! I’m still Steppin Out into the light in 2021 !!
Nothing ever sounded more 80’s than that- synthesizer and drum machine
Haven't heard this song in a little while, but I love him. Had this CD.
Sandra, go get it again.. x
Enjoyed this video..I recommend Elvis Costello-Watching The Detectives
Good call. Joe Jackson definitely learned a thing or two from Elvis. I'd also suggest Everyday I Write the Book, Alison, Pump it Up, Radio Radio, Accidents Will Happen, Ship Building, Indoor Fireworks...so many great Costello tunes.
Also Everyday I Write The Book, Pump It Up, Alison...so many good tunes...
Or, as we in the retail record biz back in the day used to call it: "Washing the Defectives"!
@@rachel-in-the-208 that song was written for his grandmother, if memory serves.
@@rachel-in-the-208 Cool! Elvis Costello is one of our great artists.
Love your reaction. This was and still is, an amazing song that hits you in the feels.
Love this song & the way it makes me feel so much. I long for the happier & simpler times of the 80s (and 90s) when I was growing up. 💕
This was my ish back in 84'
My fave JJ is 'Different for Girls' - I think you'd love it.
The 80s was a more innocent time, "steppin out" was just going out on the town.
Thank you Jamal...one of my favorite songs ever. Early MTV music video.....so smooth....great video...early eighties
Hey Jamal; So glad you got hip to Joe Jackson and his incredible music. The guy was a renaissance man. Song writing, arranging, playing and singing Joe J. could, and did, do it all. Love your reaction channel.
“Music Unites” great quote brother
Amen!!
"Breaking us in two" needs to be your next JJ song.
Absolutely!
Came here to say this!
Breaking us in two--that is a SERIOUS slow jam!
Never heard it but thanks to you I'm gonna give this a listen
@@SBzKillFrenzy It's probably my favorite song of his. Please come back and let us know what you thought! :)
"How many of y'all listened to this getting dressed to go out?" My dude, I danced to this at middle school dances the year it came out. 😄
I forgot how much I LOVE this song! Thanks for the boost I needed this AM!
I LOVE watching your reaction as you enjoy the videos. You are MY NEW FAVORITE person to reminisce with to these great songs. I dig the shirt too.
If you're going to continue with Joe Jackson, try "A Slow Song", "Beat Crazy", "Breaking Us In Two."
"It's Different for Girls" is the Joe Jackson song I'd really like to hear you react to.
Me too!
So good. Try "It's Different for Girls". You can't go wrong with Joe. So many good songs.
One of the greatest songs of my teen years!
Have no words to say how much I love that you love this...... Joe Jackson’s music was EVERYTHING for me then.... 1978?....1979? Don’t know exactly when, but he is GREAT. THANK YOU JamEl/Al. You’re the best. Maybe check out Joe Jackson: it’s different for girls, breaking us in two.... so many more.
Cool Joe Jackson, haven't hear this in years
It's funny you say that I was driving last Saturday and the 80s show was on and they played this. I was thinking "haven't heard this in years." And then this!