I have so much respect for Pat Benatar not only for her music, but because she married her guitarist and has remained married for decades. She kept her family out of the spotlight, stayed low key & scandal free.
Live? On her first four national tours there was excellent song selection for the setlist. After each song, the audience was hungry for the next song, except for "In The Heat of the Night." Because the song was slow and very long, she received a lukewarm response from the audience, which drew a confused look from her.
Iveseen Pat Benatar in concert 3 times. She is so incredible, and her husband's guitar solos are so excellent! The last time I saw her was about 6 years ago. She was 65 then. She blew me away at how great her voice still is!
Pat is amazing. It's amazing to think that we took this for granted back when she seemed to be releasing these hits one after another. Absolutely love Pat Benatar.
Her performance on this song won her a second Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance - Female. When Neil (her husband) first started arranging the track, Benatar was a little taken back with how high she had to sing on the chorus, but she trusted him and gave a phenomenal performance.
Amber & Jay, here are some other good Pat Benatar songs to react to: "Promises In The Dark, "No You Don't", "I Need A Lover", "If You Think You Know How to Love Me", "In The Heat Of The Night", and "I'm Gonna Follow You".
She's an Itty bitty little thing (under 5ft tall), but her voice is 10ft tall! I was fortunate enough to get 3rd row seats for her concert and was blown away by her power and presence. You could hear her sing without the speakers. No autotune for her. She is absolutely as pure and powerful as she sounds in the videos.
I had the pleasure of seeing Pat in concert 3 times in the 80’s, not only did she sound amazing, but her looks were fierce! Many women in the audiences were dressed like her & had her hairstyle! She set a lot of trends back then! Slim jeans into high heeled boots, the sharp makeup, short spikey hair that could go from from aerobics workout class to going out dancing, they were fun times!
Listening to Pat Benatar shoots me back to the 80's and my teenage years, the great music, the drama, the love and the heartaches you experience in your teens and early 20's. Her powerful voice and amazing music were incredible and like many others young women at that time, I idolized her!!
One of my rock women crushes. Pat is a powerhouse vocally and such a talent. Hit after hit by this incredible woman & band! Others have mentioned it, "Promises in the Dark" is a must reaction. What is amazing is that Pat is not an artist that needs a lot of dancing or theatrics to mesmerize an audience like so many artists do for their shows. Very few could just stand up there, walk around a little and sing and but have you entranced in the performance. She is iconic because she is not only vocally talented and the band has written some amazing songs but SHE is a force on her own who you need to watch. There is something about her - her beauty, her attitude, her style and everything else is just entrancing. While others need a show behind them to make them interesting, few like Pat (Stevie, Linda and handful of others) need all of that to draw our attention.
Absolute banger tune. When Patty belts out those lines "So you think you've got it all figured out etc" in the middle eight, that's all time greatness right there. Patty and Ann Wilson - daylight second.
Anytime she is from Virginia,, Richmond,, still has a house here too the news reports on her when she is in town,,, thanks for keeping the old music alive,,,,,💖💕💞💞💞💕💖 I love your stuff on the wall behind you
My fav Pat Benatar song from my fav album of hers-"Precious Time". "Fire & Ice" peaked at #17 on the charts in 1981. U gotta check out "Promises In the Dark" from the same album.
All hail Queen Pat Benatar!!!!! One of the best rock vocalists of my generation, along with Ann Wilson, Stevie Nicks, Chrissy Hynde, Debby Harry and Tina Turner. Hit me with your Best Shot and Hell is for Children should be next on your Pat Benatar listening list.
Robsquad, try Pats song We Live For Love. One of her earliest hits. Not the gritty style of her peak. And not Love Is A Battlefield either. This song was a late 70s early 1980 song about love and the passage of youth after high school. A really good time piece from the era. She was a new artist at the time. It was a sign of her rising star. A great high school tune.
A friend of mine, a keyboardist, was offered a touring job with Ms. Benatar, before her stardom, early 70’s. He also had another offer to perform locally. He turned DOWN the touring offer from Benatar…he never recovered from that decision! Here she is 50 years later, with a new generation of listeners and fans! Yikes!
PAt is one of the great female rockers no one can replace her but we need more female rockers like her today in 2024 this lady is tuff.. im crazy bout her we need new music from pat
You can't go wrong with Pat Benatar. Songs you could review. 1. All fired up 2. Little Paradise 3. Out of touch 4. Wuthering Heights 5. Rated X 6. Little too late Realistically I could put down about 20+ more songs. Been a Pat Benatar fan since her first appearance on American Bandstand. Yeah, I'm that old.
One of the best duo's in rock history (because it really is a duo = Benatar/ Giraldo)!!!! Been a fan since their first album. Seen them in concert about half a dozen times and they were awesome each time. Next hard rock reaction suggestion would definitely be "Promises in the Dark." Reaction for different versions of a song would be her amazing cover of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights." Reaction for a sleeper awesome song that wasn't a hit, but I think you would appreciate as teachers and parents would be "Evil Genius." Best reaction to reflect their diversity would be either "I feel Lucky" or "True Love" from their blues/ big band/ swing influenced album called "True Love."
Got excited when I saw the thumbnail for this video, but it wasn't the one I hoped it was. Been waiting for over a year for "PROMISES IN THE DARK". You got to do that video next.
From that same album you MUST do Promises in the Dark. Others...In The Heat of the Night, I'm Gonna Follow You, We Live for Love, Hit Me with Your Best Shot, Looking for a Stranger, and Precious Time.
Pat Benatar is pure🔥so the name of the song is almost perfect. Benatar is probably my favorite female rock star ever. I’m talking “rock” music, not bubbly pop (which I like too). She may be the greatest female rock star ever! I’ve loved this woman’s music for decades! Great song! 🔥❤️
Three suggestions, Promises In The Dark, I'm Gonna Follow You and Precious Time. Pat just blew us away when she came out when I was in high-school. Great reaction. The jump suit? Yes that wad fire.
It still would be wonderful to get Pat and Neil on your channel for some of their songs. I'd really love to hear their side of the impact of playing "Hell is For Children" all these years!
I'm gonna say Promises In The Dark too! Emotional rockin rollercoaster telling a great story. Studio version though - Spider's recent live guitar solos aren't a patch on his studio recordings. Or try her cover of The Beatle's Helter Skelter - just wowowoweeewah!
"Promises in the dark" is a must if you love Pat and Pat Benatar and Martina McBride doing ( Martinas ) " Independence day " is amazing , love your reactions 😊 😊😊😊
Back in the day, MTV used to have the weekly concert. This video was from the concert Pat Benatar did. She and her husband still perform and she hasn’t lost a beat.
I echo everyone else's comments - Promises in the Dark is a must hear next, she has range and attitude for days on that track. Following that, you should check out "We Live For Love."
Promises in the Dark in Fire 🔥🔥🔥 there best by far but Neil the guitarist who is her husband steals the show with one of the greatest solos EVER from the most underrated guitarist EVER for sure.
Pat's voice is a high end soprano that's why she can sing very high notes and the guitar over laying it makes it fun and interesting sound! She's only 5' 0" tall. She's the queen of rock from the 80s, definitely! 👌👌👌😎
My first rock concert when I was 13 when this album came out - she wore that outfit!!! Love Pat & love her husband Neil on guitar and the entire band!!! 🔥
Awesome song and artist! Pat Benatar and her awesome lifelong husband and guitarist, Neil Geraldo, have been killing it since 1980. Great choice for a rocking tune. For another, do the live Heartbreaker from New Haven 1983, tremendous performance, Pat in her prime peak and Neal has an all time solo, letting loose his inner Pete Townsend. Great stuff, enjoy! 🔥🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
Thanks for welcoming me to the RSR Family!! Great reaction to Pat Benetar! Thanks for sharing your love with me too. I'm new to your channel and I loved the kind and caring vibes I experienced! May God bless you and your family and thanks again for your great reactions! 🫶🫶🫶😘💞!!
Pat was one of my favorite female artists of her era. amd a true rock Icon. She had an amazing voice and was instantly noticeable and on MTV constantly. Was a treat to see you both fall in love with it
Won Grammy for Best Rock Female Vocalist for this song! More Pat Benetar! React to "Promises In The Dark" or "Sex As A Weapon" or a deeper track "Anxiety (Get Nervous)". Thanks.😎
Best of the 80's Pat delivers, she's one of my favorite's what a voice 😅 Peace✌️ and Love❤️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary😊 Jay&Amber Great Reaction👍 yes she is HOT!🔥 🥵 🔥
She absolutely slays!❤️ You guys did Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights; check out Pat’s version ( you will not be disappointed! ) It is so haunting and done with so much emotion and passion!
Lady Benatar is one of my Mom's favourite singers. She is always (trying to) sing along to this song when it comes on the radio. It's awesome! Love you Mom❤
I have so much respect for Pat Benatar not only for her music, but because she married her guitarist and has remained married for decades. She kept her family out of the spotlight, stayed low key & scandal free.
Her and her husband Neil put on a great show. They tour a lot, you should go to a live show, you will have a great time!
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Promises in the Dark, Is their best live video, in my humble opinion!!!!!! Please check it out !!!!!
Yes!!
Yes, not sure if they've done it yet or not...can't remember, but been watching them since the beginning.
" promises in the dark " 🙃
Absolutely! Vocally, she just kills it 💥
Fully agree.
Pat Benatar is one the best vocalists ever.
her & Stevie are equals to me
She definitely ruled the 80s rock. I was still digging Ronstadt, but Benatar turned it up a few notches!😎👍👍
@@MarkRichter-j2lwhat about the no. 1 Karen Carpenter?!!😮😮😮
@@christineobrien7707what about the no. 1 Karen Carpenter?!!!!
@@michaelasay8587 That's a firm no. Karen has a superior: Ann Wilson.
I saw Pat Benatar is 1981 at the forum in Los Angeles! its 2024 and I'll never forget this woman! Pat is simply amazing! #1
She’s baaaaad 💯 classically trained opera singer turned rocker 🤘🏻🎼🔥
Did not know she was classically trained.
@@nozzlechief36 absolutely 👍🏼
🔥That’s her husband Neil Giraldo on lead guitar 🎸
Neil 'Spyder' Giraldo: probably the best rock guitarist that most non-guitarists have never heard of
@@RhiannonFan true
Extremely underrated guitarist.
He's so good, never gets the credit.
Neil and Pat are still married and have been for a very long time. They have two daughters . Who are now adults.
Great choice….deserving of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One of their best is “ Promises in the Dark”.How was this song for live?
yes, she held out till they put her husband/guitarist in the Hall with her!!! Good for her!!
Live? On her first four national tours there was excellent song selection for the setlist. After each song, the audience was hungry for the next song, except for "In The Heat of the Night." Because the song was slow and very long, she received a lukewarm response from the audience, which drew a confused look from her.
Promises in the dark is a great song. Check out.
This isn't Iive
Agreed
Iveseen Pat Benatar in concert 3 times. She is so incredible, and her husband's guitar solos are so excellent! The last time I saw her was about 6 years ago. She was 65 then. She blew me away at how great her voice still is!
Pat Benatar was the best female vocalist of the 80s. She can still do it at like 70 years old. VERY impressive!
Pat is amazing. It's amazing to think that we took this for granted back when she seemed to be releasing these hits one after another. Absolutely love Pat Benatar.
Exactly
"Heartbreaker", her first release established her as a true rocker. Her magnum opus "Promises In The Dark" without a doubt. 👍😎❤
Operatically trained...can't you tell? And her husband is probably one of the finest guitarists in rock! Phenomenal combination!
Her performance on this song won her a second Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance - Female. When Neil (her husband) first started arranging the track, Benatar was a little taken back with how high she had to sing on the chorus, but she trusted him and gave a phenomenal performance.
Amber & Jay, here are some other good Pat Benatar songs to react to: "Promises In The Dark, "No You Don't", "I Need A Lover", "If You Think You Know How to Love Me", "In The Heat Of The Night", and "I'm Gonna Follow You".
We live for Love
and "Le Bel Age" and "Sex As A Weapon"
Several of my favorites in this group. I'd argue that ANY song from Pat Benatar's first 5 albums are worth reacting to!
Silent partner
Tell it to her
Fight it out
The victim
I want out
I'll do it
Good short list here
Promises in the Dark
She's an Itty bitty little thing (under 5ft tall), but her voice is 10ft tall! I was fortunate enough to get 3rd row seats for her concert and was blown away by her power and presence. You could hear her sing without the speakers. No autotune for her. She is absolutely as pure and powerful as she sounds in the videos.
I had the pleasure of seeing Pat in concert 3 times in the 80’s, not only did she sound amazing, but her looks were fierce! Many women in the audiences were dressed like her & had her hairstyle! She set a lot of trends back then! Slim jeans into high heeled boots, the sharp makeup, short spikey hair that could go from from aerobics workout class to going out dancing, they were fun times!
Her voice is just as strong today as n the past… it’s well worth going to her concert..
Listening to Pat Benatar shoots me back to the 80's and my teenage years, the great music, the drama, the love and the heartaches you experience in your teens and early 20's. Her powerful voice and amazing music were incredible and like many others young women at that time, I idolized her!!
One of my rock women crushes. Pat is a powerhouse vocally and such a talent. Hit after hit by this incredible woman & band! Others have mentioned it, "Promises in the Dark" is a must reaction. What is amazing is that Pat is not an artist that needs a lot of dancing or theatrics to mesmerize an audience like so many artists do for their shows. Very few could just stand up there, walk around a little and sing and but have you entranced in the performance. She is iconic because she is not only vocally talented and the band has written some amazing songs but SHE is a force on her own who you need to watch. There is something about her - her beauty, her attitude, her style and everything else is just entrancing. While others need a show behind them to make them interesting, few like Pat (Stevie, Linda and handful of others) need all of that to draw our attention.
I gotta agree with others "Promises in the Dark" is so good I'm gonna watch it again now.
My favorite Pat Benatar song of all time! She has an incredible voice.
Absolute banger tune. When Patty belts out those lines "So you think you've got it all figured out etc" in the middle eight, that's all time greatness right there. Patty and Ann Wilson - daylight second.
What a legend,,,,I seen her 4 times,,in the 80s. 90s,,,,
Anytime she is from Virginia,, Richmond,, still has a house here too the news reports on her when she is in town,,, thanks for keeping the old music alive,,,,,💖💕💞💞💞💕💖 I love your stuff on the wall behind you
I personally have always loved "I'm gonna follow you"
Promises in the dark
This is my favorite Pat Benetar song. She really shows her range in this one.
Promises in the Dark is a must. She also covered John Mellenxamp's I Need a Lover.
My fav Pat Benatar song from my fav album of hers-"Precious Time". "Fire & Ice" peaked at #17 on the charts in 1981. U gotta check out "Promises In the Dark" from the same album.
"Promises in the Dark" is a must if you haven't already. And yes the same jumpsuit and performance as this video.
Shadows of the Night is my favorite. I love her big soaring vocals in that song.
105 lbs of pure talent!!!
Love her voice so much!
Wuthering Heights is my favorite from Pat Benatar. You really hear her powerful range in that song.
It's amazing how such a big voice comes outta such a Lil woman
Love Pat Benatar. Saw her in concert just once, but ill never forget it. It was an amazingly concert . ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Saw her here in ATL about 3 years ago. Man she had a good night. And heard her last year at a venue we couldn’t see but hear, she hasn’t lost a thing
Agree 100% "Promises in the dark " great rock/operatic vocals.
All hail Queen Pat Benatar!!!!! One of the best rock vocalists of my generation, along with Ann Wilson, Stevie Nicks, Chrissy Hynde, Debby Harry and Tina Turner. Hit me with your Best Shot and Hell is for Children should be next on your Pat Benatar listening list.
They've done 'Hell is for Children' they even said so in this video.
And they've done Hit Me With Your Best Shot, also they mentioned that on this video.
Promises in the Dark is a must. MTV staple
Robsquad, try Pats song We Live For Love. One of her earliest hits. Not the gritty style of her peak. And not Love Is A Battlefield either. This song was a late 70s early 1980 song about love and the passage of youth after high school. A really good time piece from the era. She was a new artist at the time. It was a sign of her rising star. A great high school tune.
A friend of mine, a keyboardist, was offered a touring job with Ms. Benatar, before her stardom, early 70’s. He also had another offer to perform locally. He turned DOWN the touring offer from Benatar…he never recovered from that decision! Here she is 50 years later, with a new generation of listeners and fans! Yikes!
Promises in the dark..definitely!
Promises in the Dark. You will LOVE it.
Pat and Neil are still out there touring. They're both over 70 and still sound FANTASTIC! Rock 'til you drop!
Promises In The Dark & Precious Time are 2 of her trademark tracks ❤️ you will love them both ❤️🎸🔥
Just saw her live a few weeks ago. Her and her husband, Neil Giraldo, still kill it in concert!
Sending love from sunny SoCal!❤
Promises in the Dark needs to be next. It belts
Yes! More Pat! I can’t believe you haven’t reacted to Promises in the Dark yet. A banger and a huge fan favorite.
PAt is one of the great female rockers no one can replace her but we need more female rockers like her today in 2024 this lady is tuff.. im crazy bout her we need new music from pat
You can't go wrong with Pat Benatar. Songs you could review.
1. All fired up
2. Little Paradise
3. Out of touch
4. Wuthering Heights
5. Rated X
6. Little too late
Realistically I could put down about 20+ more songs. Been a Pat Benatar fan since her first appearance on American Bandstand. Yeah, I'm that old.
Me, too. I've owned cassettes of her first 5 albums numerous times. I just wore them out!
@raymondohlsen5054 same here. Especially her first two albums. A lot of memories attached to those albums. Great music as well
Such a powerful voice coming from such a tiny singer.
One of the best duo's in rock history (because it really is a duo = Benatar/ Giraldo)!!!! Been a fan since their first album. Seen them in concert about half a dozen times and they were awesome each time. Next hard rock reaction suggestion would definitely be "Promises in the Dark." Reaction for different versions of a song would be her amazing cover of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights." Reaction for a sleeper awesome song that wasn't a hit, but I think you would appreciate as teachers and parents would be "Evil Genius." Best reaction to reflect their diversity would be either "I feel Lucky" or "True Love" from their blues/ big band/ swing influenced album called "True Love."
It sure would be nice is someone would mention Neil, if they ever watch Heartbreaker live 1983 they will know who he is.
My favorite Benatar song....amazing voice !
Promises in the dark. Her best vocal performance. IMHO
I have always liked this song. My favorite song from her will always be "Heartbreaker". That song came out when I was in the sixth grade
She is wonderful. Great marriage, great mom, great family. 😊
"Promises in the Dark" should definitely be your next choice! She's wearing the same outfit in it so it's from the same show.
Got excited when I saw the thumbnail for this video, but it wasn't the one I hoped it was. Been waiting for over a year for "PROMISES IN THE DARK". You got to do that video next.
From that same album you MUST do Promises in the Dark. Others...In The Heat of the Night, I'm Gonna Follow You, We Live for Love, Hit Me with Your Best Shot, Looking for a Stranger, and Precious Time.
" promises in the dark "
songs in quotes 🙃
Pat Benatar is pure🔥so the name of the song is almost perfect. Benatar is probably my favorite female rock star ever. I’m talking “rock” music, not bubbly pop (which I like too). She may be the greatest female rock star ever! I’ve loved this woman’s music for decades! Great song! 🔥❤️
Three suggestions, Promises In The Dark, I'm Gonna Follow You and Precious Time.
Pat just blew us away when she came out when I was in high-school.
Great reaction. The jump suit? Yes that wad fire.
It still would be wonderful to get Pat and Neil on your channel for some of their songs. I'd really love to hear their side of the impact of playing "Hell is For Children" all these years!
I'm gonna say Promises In The Dark too! Emotional rockin rollercoaster telling a great story. Studio version though - Spider's recent live guitar solos aren't a patch on his studio recordings. Or try her cover of The Beatle's Helter Skelter - just wowowoweeewah!
"Promises in the dark" is a must if you love Pat and Pat Benatar and Martina McBride doing ( Martinas ) " Independence day " is amazing , love your reactions 😊 😊😊😊
Back in the day, MTV used to have the weekly concert. This video was from the concert Pat Benatar did. She and her husband still perform and she hasn’t lost a beat.
Good one… try - promises in the dark
The Lion Song, All Fired Up, So Sincere, No you Don't, Promises in the Dark, In the heat of the night, and the list goes on and on ❤
For a strange fun song check out "Ooh Ooh Song" from them. The video is pretty funny too.
I echo everyone else's comments - Promises in the Dark is a must hear next, she has range and attitude for days on that track. Following that, you should check out "We Live For Love."
Absolute QUEEN ❤ she's always been one of my biggest Idols, on and off stage 🙌
Awesome song! Pat is amazing. Opera singer turned Rocker! Over 5 octave range. Gotta do "Promises in the Dark" & "Hell is for Children!"
Promises in the Dark in Fire 🔥🔥🔥 there best by far but Neil the guitarist who is her husband steals the show with one of the greatest solos EVER from the most underrated guitarist EVER for sure.
Pat's voice is a high end soprano that's why she can sing very high notes and the guitar over laying it makes it fun and interesting sound!
She's only 5' 0" tall.
She's the queen of rock from the 80s, definitely!
👌👌👌😎
She sings with so much emotion and power, it’s hard to believe so much comes from such a petite woman.
My first rock concert when I was 13 when this album came out - she wore that outfit!!! Love Pat & love her husband Neil on guitar and the entire band!!! 🔥
Promises in the dark is her Best 🙂
Awesome song and artist! Pat Benatar and her awesome lifelong husband and guitarist, Neil Geraldo, have been killing it since 1980. Great choice for a rocking tune. For another, do the live Heartbreaker from New Haven 1983, tremendous performance, Pat in her prime peak and Neal has an all time solo, letting loose his inner Pete Townsend. Great stuff, enjoy! 🔥🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
What a voice!!! What a song!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Loved this song in the 80s!! She was fantastic....
Thanks for welcoming me to the RSR Family!! Great reaction to Pat Benetar! Thanks for sharing your love with me too. I'm new to your channel and I loved the kind and caring vibes I experienced! May God bless you and your family and thanks again for your great reactions! 🫶🫶🫶😘💞!!
Pat was one of my favorite female artists of her era. amd a true rock Icon. She had an amazing voice and was instantly noticeable and on MTV constantly. Was a treat to see you both fall in love with it
Won Grammy for Best Rock Female Vocalist for this song! More Pat Benetar! React to "Promises In The Dark" or "Sex As A Weapon" or a deeper track "Anxiety (Get Nervous)". Thanks.😎
Anxiety is one of my favorites and they would love it!
This is my favorites Benetar song! Loved it in the 80's, still love it now!!
Thanks Amber! That is my favorite Benetar song and I gotta say Amber you look even more beautiful than usual today. ✌️❤️🎶
You guys must listen to ‘Promises In The Dark’ live next by Pat!!❤🔥🔥🔥❤
YES!! My favorite Pat Benatar song!
Love her voice! Just like butter.
Best of the 80's Pat delivers, she's one of my favorite's what a voice 😅 Peace✌️ and Love❤️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary😊 Jay&Amber Great Reaction👍 yes she is HOT!🔥 🥵 🔥
She still sounds amazing today. So talented ❣️
Lucky enough to see her at Red Rocks. Such a good show. Thanks for the smile.
You Better Run, Promises In The Dark, Shadows of The Night.
She absolutely slays!❤️ You guys did Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights; check out Pat’s version ( you will not be disappointed! ) It is so haunting and done with so much emotion and passion!
My loudest concert was Pat Benatar. I was vibrating when I left that concert.
Ladies and gents that's the great Myron grombacker on drums
Yesss!❤❤
Tiny lady (5'0") with huge voice....she's now 71.
and still gorgeous
😍❤️ Pat Benatar ❤️
Fantastic Voice
Promises in the Dark 👍
Take Care ✌️💖
Lady Benatar is one of my Mom's favourite singers. She is always (trying to) sing along to this song when it comes on the radio. It's awesome! Love you Mom❤
Her first hit was a rocker that showed off her high end vocal range called “We live for Love” and is my 2nd favorite song from her!!
Post Benatar was and till this day had always been hot on vocals. I couldn't wait for her to do new songs.