The first time I heard this song, it blew me away! I emailed to a dj and it had the same effect on him as well. I was saddened that it didn't get the recognition that it deserved. For me, it was Pat's best song!!!!
This one's probably one of the few really classic rock songs of the mid-1980s. Even though its sound is unmistakably 'mid-80s' in character, somehow it doesn't sound terribly dated.
Unbelievable talent, her best song IMO. It's unreal to me that she has not been inducted into the Rock n'roll hall of fame ...yet. You can't get much more iconic than pat!
She don't smoke in the 80's,90's etc, and she don't do drugs Her husband talk to her about the danger of it all.She don't like smoking, it hurts her when people thinks she does.In this video she didn't get mad at the director like she did in the past.Her husband is her Hero...
..Pat, acting like a 60's Mod Parisian Singer in a smoky nightclub, featuring a guest appearance by the Legendary Actor / Comedian Richard Belzer...the 3rd single from "7 The Hard Way"...missed the Top 40, but, One of Pat's BEST, featuring her higher register....
her band rocks! neil is an amazing guitarist. His use of delay on this song is not outdated even by today's standards. And Myron is perhaps one of the most charismatic drummers like Keith Moon.
Since getting hooked on Pat recently, I think she is wonderful. And her husband (what a true love story!) is one of the most under rated axe men of all time imo. His playing is sublime and has an almost orchestral style at times. Imagine his work scored for a string section!
She was never squeezed from the charts. She simpely had already made enough money and Neil and her choose starting a family over her Rock n Roll Career and ultimately devoted more time to raising their childeren and we saw/herd less and less of them.
yes le bel age it's a period of life where everything is possible it's youth of a human person ! this is the meaning of the french expression . the beginning of life when you're young and in good condition !
I agree on many levels. When people with talent were the ones that got produced. Synthesizers were used to enhance their voices, instead of cover up the talentless and ungifted. This particular one is one of Pats best. Thanks for sharing Mikey hugz
This has become in recent weeks, maybe my favorite Pat Benatar track although Precious Time is an amazing single and has always been my absolute fave PB track of all her songs. I had the 7 The Hard Way album back then and was obsessed with the single Invincible which is a really great track off the album. I had no idea that this was released as another single apart from Sex as a Weapon and Invincible. Don't even recall hearing it on the radio like the other two singles which played often enough. Her voice is really beautiful on this and the chorus is very cool. Should have gone down as one of her most well known and definitive singles for sure.
I read in an interview the reason she wore a loose fitting blouse is because when the video was shot she was 5 months pregnant. It was to hide her belly, thats why she isnt smoking also. Though she didnt anyways it was more for effect of a smoky jazz bar its quite brilliant. She is one classy lady with a great voice.
Great song, it reminds me of Rick Nowels work with Belinda Carlise. But Pat created this sound first. Should have been huge. I never understand why Pat was not bigger in the UK. Oh yes....bloody Chrysalis!
fyi...this video was originally shot with a Lenny Bruce 50's club storyline...therefore, the accent on smoking. at the time, very admirable of Pat, to more or less, take a backseat in the video. later mtv asked for a performance only cut and that's what you see here. lovely black and white cinematography.
Yes, I read that she is not a smoker as well. I was just responding to another comment that said she never puffed on the cigarette during the video. She does several times.
@Larrytennisfan Oh, I see. There's another version of this with Belzer all throughout it. That's the one I remembered from when I used to watch a lot of music videos back in the 80's
i was puzzled for years why this song didn't get more airplay until I saw the video for the first time only recently ... duh, because she's smoking in it! Another victim of bad timing with the anti-smoking police
LOL! What's funny is on their DVD w/all her videos and then the commentary of all the vids she was ragging on Neil for always having a cigarette in his mouth; then this video comes on and Neil points her out and she was like, "oh, I forgot about that". She never was a smoker but it is funny she forgot about this video when she was ragging on Neil.
I love pat she looks so gorgeous and sexy in this video just flicking her ashes off shes the hottest women with an angelic voice u rock pat..thanks for posting this beautiful talented artist shows ppl still have a sense of taste now a days!!
@vaportrails44 Brother I AGREE 100%....I LOVE RUSH, BEEN TO 12 CONCERTS but missed Pat Benatar twice due to sickness! I love them both and the rock hall of fame is FUCKING STUPID for not having these legends!!!!
The irony is that Pat doesn't smoke and did not smoke when this was shot. . I think she puts her cig up to her mouth ONCE in the whole video. It's a prop. Everyone ELSE is smoking.
@robwheelut First time I ever heard this. Looks like it's taken from a 40s retro film? Thanks for the great info. I am pretty much on the same page with your chronological review of music. Love 80s. the 90s--the soul dropped out of the universe and the music reflected that.
100% UNDERRATED TRACK. This is one of Pat’s GREATEST 👊🏽👍🏽🥹
The first time I heard this song, it blew me away! I emailed to a dj and it had the same effect on him as well. I was saddened that it didn't get the recognition that it deserved. For me, it was Pat's best song!!!!
I agree 100% with your assessment, I too was totally blown away by this song and the video as well.
This might not have been her biggest selling song but by far the best
I've never understood why this song isn't as popular as some of her other stuff.
This one's probably one of the few really classic rock songs of the mid-1980s.
Even though its sound is unmistakably 'mid-80s' in character, somehow it doesn't sound terribly dated.
I dont know why this song didnt become more popular. Its awesome.
Unbelievable talent, her best song IMO. It's unreal to me that she has not been inducted into the Rock n'roll hall of fame ...yet. You can't get much more iconic than pat!
AWESOME!One of the best female vocalists ever!A career that began in the late 70's.She has a remarkable,unique voice.Pat you are a legend...
Always enjoyed hearing Pat Benatar's powerful singing. She has a beautiful voice.
I know what you mean - - the guitar licks in this song are pure 80's, but the song itself is timeless. :-)
hard to believe this is over twenty years old and i listen to pat benetar regular ,as if she was still in the charts today,awesome !
It really shows off the beauty of her voice.
Such a great song and such a great voice! Always thought this was on of her best. She IS the whole package!
It always make my heart shudder as it is so well done. As you all agree that most of the music today is crap!
Hands down the best song she has ever done period!!!!
My all time favorite Pat Benatar song, with "All Fire Up" coming up right behind it.
She don't smoke in the 80's,90's etc, and she don't do drugs Her husband talk to her about the danger of it all.She don't like smoking, it hurts her when people thinks she does.In this video she didn't get mad at the director like she did in the past.Her husband is her Hero...
..Pat, acting like a 60's Mod Parisian Singer in a smoky nightclub, featuring a guest appearance by the Legendary Actor / Comedian Richard Belzer...the 3rd single from "7 The Hard Way"...missed the Top 40, but, One of Pat's BEST, featuring her higher register....
her band rocks! neil is an amazing guitarist. His use of delay on this song is not outdated even by today's standards. And Myron is perhaps one of the most charismatic drummers like Keith Moon.
My favorite and most underplayed and underappreciated Pat Benatar song. Beautiful!!!
aawwww gosh... so many memories on the album "7 the hard way".
This is absolutely one of my favorite tracks. Gives me goose bumbs all over.
Hands down the best song she has ever done PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll give this a 2 thumbs up as one Pat's (& Niel's) best songs.
Since getting hooked on Pat recently, I think she is wonderful. And her husband (what a true love story!) is one of the most under rated axe men of all time imo. His playing is sublime and has an almost orchestral style at times. Imagine his work scored for a string section!
She was never squeezed from the charts. She simpely had already made enough money and Neil and her choose starting a family over her Rock n Roll Career and ultimately devoted more time to raising their childeren and we saw/herd less and less of them.
WOW, this is so unique great sound from the band and allways Pat voice is the best.
TRUTH keeps pushing doesn't it 😇🌈✝️JESUS IS KING INDEED🙏💝‼️☯️👁️
Amazing singer no one like her period !
She puts all divas to shame!
Not the queen, but the PARAGON of music.
yes le bel age it's a period of life where everything is possible it's youth of a human person ! this is the meaning of the french expression . the beginning of life when you're young and in good condition !
saw her concert back in 79...big fan of the Big Voice. right here baby.
and she looks so beautiful in this video... as always :-)
This is my second favorite song by Pat-the first being Somebody's Baby. Great video and song
Two of my favorites also, though with Pat, she had so many AWESOME songs, I love them all . . . .
:-)
I agree on many levels. When people with talent were the ones that got produced. Synthesizers were used to enhance their voices, instead of cover up the talentless and ungifted. This particular one is one of Pats best. Thanks for sharing Mikey
hugz
what a voice!!! mag
nificent singer!!
MYRON GROMBACHER GREAT DRUMMER FOR PAT BENETAR AWESOME DRUMMER FOR THE GREAT SINGER PAT BENETAR!:):) AMAZING COMBO:)
i love her acting in this video... so impressive! she doesen´t need proper camera tricks and jazzy outfits...
this is so great!!!!
... maybe one of the best albums of the Eighties.
Such a fantastic song.
I remember it well! Back in MTV glory days.
Sounds LIKE...💝"LOVE AND LIGHT"🌟
Pat Benatar has truly wonderful eyes
This has become in recent weeks, maybe my favorite Pat Benatar track although Precious Time is an amazing single and has always been my absolute fave PB track of all her songs. I had the 7 The Hard Way album back then and was obsessed with the single Invincible which is a really great track off the album. I had no idea that this was released as another single apart from Sex as a Weapon and Invincible. Don't even recall hearing it on the radio like the other two singles which played often enough. Her voice is really beautiful on this and the chorus is very cool. Should have gone down as one of her most well known and definitive singles for sure.
Very nice song...love it...
this is one of the best songs ...
My teenage memories..... wow!!
I read in an interview the reason she wore a loose fitting blouse is because when the video was shot she was 5 months pregnant. It was to hide her belly, thats why she isnt smoking also. Though she didnt anyways it was more for effect of a smoky jazz bar its quite brilliant. She is one classy lady with a great voice.
I love Munch from SVU..but this video is way better without him talking all through it. I love this song..Pat is an ICON.
Incredible
dicovered this pb song few years back on one of her greatest cd release. this song is kicks ass!!!
here, here, well said, Tunenito....
Absolutely love it awesome powerful voice
Sheer perfection!
Tres belle chanson et belle void comme toujours!
100 Stars...
Fantastic Song.
i ove the fact that she never smokes the cigarettem, this song is killer
Okay; this week I'm going to upload her singing this song live in 1986; it is freaking amazing!!!
WOW!! Great act and awesome song.
Thanks a million! Enjoy ...
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Great song, it reminds me of Rick Nowels work with Belinda Carlise. But Pat created this sound first. Should have been huge. I never understand why Pat was not bigger in the UK. Oh yes....bloody Chrysalis!
Many thanks ... yes, Pat rulessssssss!
I love this one
This is actually the second version of this video. The original featured actor-comedian Richard Belzer as her opening act!!
fyi...this video was originally shot with a Lenny Bruce 50's club storyline...therefore, the accent on smoking. at the time, very admirable of Pat, to more or less, take a backseat in the video. later mtv asked for a performance only cut and that's what you see here. lovely black and white cinematography.
thanks for agreeing with me:) ALWAYS LOVED LUDWIG DRUMS:)
This video was decades ago and it was a prop for the "lounge" act. She never smoked or did drugs and everybody knew it.
LOVE IT!!!!
Thanks for the fine commentary ... Pat is truly awesome.
:-)
Excellent ... thanks for watching!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS CLIP!!!!!!! I was craving for this particular clip & y'all made my day!!!
So true, I agree.
good song
Terrific ... thanks for sharing! :-)
Awesome!
:-)
Yes, I read that she is not a smoker as well. I was just responding to another comment that said she never puffed on the cigarette during the video. She does several times.
anybody else get a streets of fire vibe?
This must be an alternate video, since I've always associated this song with Richard Belzer doing Reagan impressions at the end.
very classy, nicely done video!! didn't play much on mtv, and vh1, also it should have!
My disc version ends with a fade out D: I like this much more!!
@robwheelut As mankind's heart grows colder, so does his music
@robwheelut thanks for the super commentary .... :-)
there is an alternate version of this video with Belzer throughout
@Larrytennisfan
Oh, I see. There's another version of this with Belzer all throughout it. That's the one I remembered from when I used to watch a lot of music videos back in the 80's
@robwheelut What you said. A million trillion times, what you said.
i was puzzled for years why this song didn't get more airplay until I saw the video for the first time only recently ... duh, because she's smoking in it! Another victim of bad timing with the anti-smoking police
@flybug67 thanks for watching . . . .
:-)
@Cujoshunt92Again journey was pretty good to, seperate ways and faithfully rocked
LOL! What's funny is on their DVD w/all her videos and then the commentary of all the vids she was ragging on Neil for always having a cigarette in his mouth; then this video comes on and Neil points her out and she was like, "oh, I forgot about that". She never was a smoker but it is funny she forgot about this video when she was ragging on Neil.
gotcha ...
I love pat she looks so gorgeous and sexy in this video just flicking her ashes off shes the hottest women with an angelic voice u rock pat..thanks for posting this beautiful talented artist shows ppl still have a sense of taste now a days!!
fuckn legend this song
@vaportrails44 Brother I AGREE 100%....I LOVE RUSH, BEEN TO 12 CONCERTS but missed Pat Benatar twice due to sickness! I love them both and the rock hall of fame is FUCKING STUPID for not having these legends!!!!
Pat is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I wish someone could be arrested for this crime.
Wow..she was more rock than pop..hmmm
The irony is that Pat doesn't smoke and did not smoke when this was shot. . I think she puts her cig up to her mouth ONCE in the whole video. It's a prop. Everyone ELSE is smoking.
@robwheelut First time I ever heard this. Looks like it's taken from a 40s retro film? Thanks for the great info. I am pretty much on the same page with your chronological review of music. Love 80s. the 90s--the soul dropped out of the universe and the music reflected that.
She looks super hot draggin on that ciggy doesn't she!
She did not actually smoke the cigarette, they made her use it as a prop. She talks about it in her new book. She hated cigarettes!