The midas touch of Pat Benatar and “We Belong”

When Pat Benatar’s Tropico album was released in 1984, she was on top of the world: an established superstar talent with a string of chart-toppers, and she and her husband and musical partner Neil Giraldo were about to become first-time parents. The biggest hit from the album, “We Belong,” would become a worldwide smash, extending her golden streak on the charts. It’s a love song that was actually written by two Los Angeles musicians who were struggling to make it at the time, and its success became a windfall for them that they didn’t see coming. Get into the story in this episode of the Behind The Song podcast.
Music Producer: Christian Lane
Video Director: Eva Empleo
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Behind The Song podcast host and creator Janda Lane is a radio DJ at WDRV-FM in Chicago, the city she calls home with her husband and podcast partner, Christian Lane, and their two cats, Ollie and Liam.
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[@sonydav356]

Ms. Benatar IS THE TRUE QUEEN OF ROCK! Love her!

[@Elephant2024]

Never get tired of listening to Pat Benatar. Heartwarming video, Janda. Thank you.❤

[@zebeldog]

This was written when people could. Well written and, of course, well played. Thank

[@DonJoyce]

Another excellent story, Janda! And yes, everyone loves a love story!

[@bigfish6442]

Excellent job on this as always Janda...Saw Pat Benatar on this tour at the now gone Poplar Creek...They were blasting AC/DC ta get the crowd going and it worked well cause when she came on she blew the joint away!!!
Thanks again Christian for your great work🤘🤘🤘

[@behindthesongpodcast]

Thanks so much! I sure wish Poplar Creek was still around. Every person I know who saw a show there talks about how great it was!

[@katk8582]

Great one Janda. A lot of twists..I love that Liza gave Pat her wings. Kind of an 80's Liza hair and makeup look. Then, Navarro is in the mix. But the song itself and how it came to be..and how Pat and Neil are still together and making music. Thanks for all the work, much appreciated. Truly Enjoyed. Kat K.

[@behindthesongpodcast]

Thank you so much!!

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i love this story

[@scott_simmonz]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤙🤙