Another amazing hit from "Some kind of wonderful", one of the best movies and best era in music and entertainment in general, the 80s. Loved it then and still love it. I just turned 57 recently and this music is timeless, so are the movies. So great.
This guy was way ahead of his time. He was maybe 17 in this video. Better looking, better guitarist and better singer than most of his peers. Plus he was way cooler. I followed him since the 80's and Will too.
cool af too! That's how teens were back then. We had more freedom to be our true selves and not be dictated like the youth seem to be, today, bunch of confused followers.
If kids in Germany knew about him and listened to it , it was pretty much of a success, no ? Me and my friend did so in Bingen am Rhein / Germany. 🎙 🎸 🎶 🥁 🇩🇪
@@ritahorvath8207, not necessarily, as many times particularly great songs, which don't fit the usual mold, make it big elsewhere but NOT in the USA. Look at (Ike and) Tina's (and Phil's) "River Deep Mountain High," a deservedly huge hit in the UK, but nothing here in the US...
True Story! I was working out in the Gym 2 weeks ago and heard this cool tune playing...They also were playing the music video posted here...I had never heard it before so I wanted to see it up close (TV mounted on the wall close to the ceiling) went up and checked it out...I was like 'DAMN, this dude sounds good and he is really taking it back with that 80's retro look and sound. Took a pic..Came home and went to youtube only to see everyone's comments about Charlie making this song in 1985...I was like...where the heck was I in the 80's????? AWESOME Tune...getting the Album as well!
@@sugarnads ..I know you are probably joking, but.. there are over 20 CD copies of Charlies's "Pictures For Pleasure" 1985 album available right this moment, on *ebay* . 😏 Pretty pricey, though. 🤑 .."FYI".
My late husband knew Charlie Sexton and his parents very well from the Austin, Texas area. I came across this video and it brought back great memories. Charlie had a song in the top 40 back in the late 80's, hard to believe it's been that long ago that I was a young rebel listening to that song on the radio.
YES! So very long ago, and it DID feel rebellious. I lived near San Marcos, didn't have a car yet, and DREAMED of getting my license so I could catch a show of his in Austin. Never did. Cried about it. In 1987.
Followed Charlie back in the 80’s as well. A friend said Charlie broke his wrist or arm horsing around. That is what essentially ended his career. Is this true. So sorry hear of the loss of your husband.
+DallasWhiteGuy Ok - I miss them too ... I would like to hear your perspective on what kind of world/society we live in now , how would you describe it?
I feel bad for the current youth, they will never know what is like to live in the 80's: its music, cultural influence, movies, shows, everything was just better.
every video from the 80s has a version of this commentary. The "youth" is busy LIVING and you have NO IDEA WHAT THEY DO AND HOW THEY LIVE AND EXPERIENCE LIFE. you just got old and now you spend your time worrying about how "bad" life is for young people -- just like some old people did when you were young
@@ManuelBorge I believe in you. I believe that you are still going out, dancing and having fun.... I believe that you travel. But you also spend your time worrying about how "bad" life is for young people -- just like some old people did when you were young. Again: you have NO IDEA WHAT THEY DO AND HOW THEY LIVE AND EXPERIENCE LIFE.
I heard he was playing a club in Austin, Texas with bandmates of Stevie Ray Vaughan after Vaughan's passing. As a tribute to their beloved friend, they named the band after him "ARC ANGELS." I think they are together now. He played at the club in the movie Thelma & Louise. I really thought he never got the attention he deserved. He's FABULOUS!
@@sheriszajna-mckeon9902 ruclips.net/video/SN9HbAmm2Gk/видео.html All these folks know each other. Add Stephen Doster and James Stephens and Bill Carter and of course, Will Sexton, into that mix.
@ "sheri" ... Of course you should check out Charlie Sexton's band "Arc Angels" (with the great Doyle Bramhall II & "Double Trouble") 😇 and their lone 1992 studio album "(self titled)". 👍😎👍 Their hit "Living in a Dream" is flat out AMAZING !! 😃 🍻
I am not young anymore (71), but I fell in love with Charlie Sexton so long ago. The 80's were sure the best and he fit in so well. He always appeared sad to me, maybe that was the attraction, I don't know. I absolutely love his music, then and now.
Same here! I remember this Video coming on a local Request Videos TV show back in early 1986. My jaw dropped when I heard the guitar riffs! I was like WHOA!!!
Saw him playing in Jimmy Barnes band in Australia, I don't think I looked at Jimmy all night. Couldn't take my eyes of Charlie, so mesmerising to watch and very easy on the eyes
gasoline mixed with whiskey...and Texas oil and Texas rock and roll...with a Ray Vaughn vibe...combined with Bowie..you get Sexton...with the all time greatest song in the 80’s...I will fight to the death to defend him..just an unbelievable talent in his teens....god is his music good.....
Finally! I fell in love with this song in "Some Kind of Wonderful " but never knew who it was. My daughter, who now has children a couple of years from my age when I first heard it, was looking for a song from one of the John Hughes' movies. After rattling off the obvious ones that weren't the one she was looking for, I went on a deeper dive and finally found this gem!! Oh, this song gives me all the feels! All my Gen X friends, we were so lucky to grow up in a time where the evolution of music was so exciting. John Hughes knew how to elicit teen angst with a perfect soundtrack every time! Priceless memories here! 💖
Some kind of wonderful movie was John Hughs classic. It was like yesterday that I was watching it. I still have the record album Charlie sexton's pictures for pleasure ' after all these years or decades should I say..
Still one of the greatest songs, 36 yrs ago sitting with my radio trying to catch it so I could record it on a cassette tape.....and I still love it in 2023
That's funny. The other night I was going through a cassette of songs I'd recorded off the radio in December, 1986. I love hearing the DJ's talk about contemporaneous events as they lead into and out of the songs.
This is just a suggestion, but have you heard of YTMP3? If you have a computer, you can copy and paste the url of this video and download the song to your computer. Hope this helps!
Brilliant musician, beyond talented. Bought the cassette two days after it came out and wore it out, had to buy another one. One of the albums in the soundrack of my life.
I met him a few years after this song came out, with Doyle Bramhall + Arc Angels, they were the coolest, nicest guys you could ever imagine. I asked him about his cameo in "Thelma and Louise" and he was really shy about it. You can't ask for a nicer guy.Charlie, when are you coming back to Montreal?
Most "under-rated" rocker ever... He didn't fall for LA or the glam, just wrote and played and still does.. Name 10 people who are still doing it today on a nightly basis.. If you know where he is playing anytime and will promise he will sing "beats so lonely" please post it on there..It's on my bucket list to see this guy play in person!!!
In 1985 I was dirt poor. Loved the video and mentioned to a casual female friend I would buy the cassette if I had two dimes. The next day she bought and gave it to me. Great song and great story. Think of her every time I hear it.
Duncan was the man coming through the door saving the day and plunking off that rich kid while this song played in the background. The extended version of this song is even better.
Tens across the board for this legendary song and performance. Charlie Sexton is an 80’s icon with that perfect hair and his skinny rockstar physique. To. Die. For. ✨🤘🏼😎✨
It's the 1980's.....about 5am......jump in the V8 ute ....off to BELLS Beach with my mates for a sunrise surf.....and this BOOming out of the speakers. Brings back fantastic memories..............
The eighties. Best music ever. Best years ever. I want the eighties to come back. The world is shit right now. It’s all changes. People are not the same either.
@@dmotta2811 Matt Dillon from Something About Mary. Ben Stiller: How much does Mary weigh now? Matt: Deuce....Deuce and a a half. Billy Idol isn't bad either!!!!
Congratulations Charlie Havent Seen You Since High School@ Travis H.S. In Austin , Glad You Accomplished What You Had Told Me You Were Gonna Do ♥ Beats So Lonely ♥
did i ever comment on this? I LOVED Loved Loved this when it came out. Then Slowly I learned about him. then In 2008. I met him. He did a great little record W/ Shannon McNally (look it up). I asked him why he wanted to make the 1st Record he made when he Came Directly out of the Stevie Ray Vaughan school of Blues guitar playing. He told me; "Stevie would Leave the Stage, hand me HIS guitar .. i'm 14, 15..and I would Play w/ HIS Band w/o him even being on Stage. He did that w/ NO One Else.. Other people who 'sat in' Sat IN w/ Him.. which was a Thing.. BUT.. When it was time for me to make my record I wanted Keith Forsey. Keith did Billy Idol's stuff.. I wanted to BE Different than Stevie Ray Vaughan.. I wanted to be NEW! I was 17. I was not an OLD Blues Guitar kid.. I was ... " (that's a paraphrase, I wasn't taking notes.)
Confirmed he was 16 years old when he cut this song. Not only did he have that talent, but look at the smoking! Can you imagine today a smoker in a music video; let alone one under age? Rock on, Charlie!!! I was a smoker when I played a cop on TV. F the PC crowd!
He is a genius! ! I went to his concert and it was shocking because the visuals were so cool as well as the sound. His looks are as beautiful as a sculpture, and God has given him all his talents. i love him still active💖💖💖
I’m 49 and this is one of my favorite songs of all times! He was SIXTEEN when he put this song out! Are you kidding me? Who is this talented at 16? I really wish he would have continued further into his music career! Love the song, Impressed also! He was and still is one talented musician! Also HOT!!!
I haven't heard this song in 30 years since I last heard it in a bar in Orlando, Florida in 1994. It really takes me back to 1986. A lost hit from the 80's but not to those who appreciate great music.
Where the hell was I when this came out?!!!! First time hearing Sexton and I gotta say... so good. So good. The vocals and guitar, wow. Granted I was 10 back in 87’.
Coming from the 80's as a kid.. my older brother and cousins all agree.. this was the greatest song EVER.. I do agree after hearing it after so long.. The meaning is such a part of every single human being out there.. Being at the TOP is what we all crave for... thank you Charlie Sexton!
He was scheduled to come to a hole in the wall called Iroquois in Roanoke, Va back in the day. A bar/young spot, underage drinking and all that. Being a high schooler at the time it was a great place to be. Lots and lots of bands, pool tables, chicks. [not meant to be derogatory in any way]. Had a ticket. and it was cancelled. I'm still sad about that........ Man O Man. The 80's!
I'm a 1971 chick and remember my teen years consumed by you....listening tonight and I'm still loving you...my 4 kids are hiding but I will make their ears bleed with my youth!! You are amazing and I hope you're life has treated you well :o)
Beat's so lonely I bet it's lonely at the top She hesitates But the beat will never stop Wanting him only But the people never see Her heart burning That's the secret that she keeps Come on baby You know there's something missing Don't find nothing No more coincidences Pretty baby Look in his eyes and you will see Things will happen But only if they're meant to be Beat's so lonely I bet it's lonely at the top So lonely at the top So lonely She said Beat's so lonely If you let it be that way She can't tell the difference anyway She thinks hold me But she's scared to say She paid dearly for the answers of her days Answers of her Answers of her days Beat's so lonely As she waits so patiently Her heart's yearning How she'd love him to see He's not hurting But he wouldn't mind to be She still sees him She sees him interestingly Come on baby You know there's something missing Don't find nothing No more coincidences Pretty baby Before you give him all you got Got to come closer You got to give it one more shot Beat's so lonely I bet she's lonely at the top So lonely at the top So lonely She said Beat's so lonely If you let it be that way She can't tell the difference anyway She thinks hold me But she's scared to say She paid dearly for the answers of her days Answers of her days Answers of her days So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely Come on baby You know there's something missing Don't find nothing No more coincidences Pretty baby Before you give him all you got You got to come closer You got to give it one more shot Beat's so lonely I bet she's lonely at the top So lonely at the top So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely
So short story, when Jimmy Barnes was sans Cold Chisel, one of his first gigs was in Brisbane, QLD at a pretty small venue. After he did the first set, he left to take a break and introduced Charlie Sexton(band guitarist) to fill the void and he played this song, which I had never heard before but thought it was fantastic but being a Jimmy Barnes concert, promptly forgot about it after that. Fast forward, I end up at a hotel in Austin, Tx for a footy tournament and they have an Austin Wall of Fame of artists that come from the area, and there is Charlie.With the advent of the internet I was able to reconnect with this song and enjoy all over again.
I first heard this song via MTV. Thanks to whoever posted this for the memories. I only wish MTV would get back to the music instead of all those shows. Woops, showing my age here...
I remember a group of girls in my grade were totally into him in 86’. He is hot, ahead of his time, fo sho. That’s how I got introduced to Charlie Sexton, not record store, magazines, anything like that. That was so hard back in the day without internet.❤
@CharlieSextonMusic I’m very well thank you. I’m just saying hello about Charlie Sexton because I was reminiscing about the time in ‘86 when I -by word of mouth-first heard about Charlie Sexton. He was always really good looking, and is Good Looking Still. Hot!🖤🖤🖤
I love the way he walks :)The video could've been just him out walking through the whole thing, and I would've enjoyed it-LOL :D I wore out the vinyl album and several copies of the cassette. He should've had more exposure, but he had modest success, and he still plays :)
OMG!!! I absolutely love Charlie Sexton!! Saw him live in New York back in 1997 I think it was!! Be great if he got his band back together and toured! :)
I always thought growing up that I was the one who ever heard his name and music 😅🤣 nobody ive ever talked to knows who he is 😮💨😭 so underrated for his talent
1986 I worked at a small town radio station I remember when we got this song thought it was awesome still is after all these years
It is!!!
Good then! Still good today🎉
Another amazing hit from "Some kind of wonderful", one of the best movies and best era in music and entertainment in general, the 80s. Loved it then and still love it. I just turned 57 recently and this music is timeless, so are the movies. So great.
I'm thirty-seven years old and I'm envious of you
ALL I SMELL IS 🐔💩🤣😎
I am 51 and I 100 percent agree with you.
Can't pull it off of the top of my head but I also love the song that plays at the very end and over the closing credit
@@user-et4bx5bn4m "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Lick The Tins. One of the best remakes of Elvis' classic tune!
That guitar solo is still killer 32 years later!
I thought the same thing!
Yes it is....
I thought this solo was so creative and new sounding when it came out with harmonics and dive bombs sounds like r2d2 singing kareoke
that's what I'm talking about.
@@bobbychub9991 Thar's awesome.
This guy was way ahead of his time. He was maybe 17 in this video. Better looking, better guitarist and better singer than most of his peers. Plus he was way cooler. I followed him since the 80's and Will too.
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He wrote that song at 16.
HECK YES HE WAS WAY AHEAD OF HIS TIME :)
cool af too! That's how teens were back then. We had more freedom to be our true selves and not be dictated like the youth seem to be, today, bunch of confused followers.
I had the album.
For many reasons, this song, as done by Charlie Sexton, should have been a MONSTER hit.
Remind me of Billy idol
If kids in Germany knew about him and listened to it , it was pretty much of a success, no ?
Me and my friend did so in Bingen am Rhein / Germany.
🎙 🎸 🎶 🥁 🇩🇪
@@ritahorvath8207, not necessarily, as many times particularly great songs, which don't fit the usual mold, make it big elsewhere but NOT in the USA. Look at (Ike and) Tina's (and Phil's) "River Deep Mountain High," a deservedly huge hit in the UK, but nothing here in the US...
@@paititi The snobby thing is, some people think if it's not big in the US, it's not a hit. How snotty is that?
@@ravenstrange8466, it's not really clear if you are trying to be silly.
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Charlie created these incredible sounds in 1985, ..when he was only *SIXTEEN* years old !! 😲🤯 🤘😎👍
Self taught at 11 🤘😁
With a cig! Only in the 80s! 😂
@@donperry8627Teens still smoke, they just exchanged cigarettes for vapes.
2020 and still listening to this song!
Me 👍
I ａｍ from japan‼︎
Never forgot it !
Classic and oh such a talent.
Of course you are..80's are the best with the exception of Pink Floyd 😉
True Story! I was working out in the Gym 2 weeks ago and heard this cool tune playing...They also were playing the music video posted here...I had never heard it before so I wanted to see it up close (TV mounted on the wall close to the ceiling) went up and checked it out...I was like 'DAMN, this dude sounds good and he is really taking it back with that 80's retro look and sound. Took a pic..Came home and went to youtube only to see everyone's comments about Charlie making this song in 1985...I was like...where the heck was I in the 80's????? AWESOME Tune...getting the Album as well!
Good luck getting the album.
I got the last one in existence about 10 years ago. Took the store 6 months of faffing about
@@sugarnads ..I know you are probably joking, but.. there are over 20 CD copies of Charlies's "Pictures For Pleasure" 1985 album available right this moment, on *ebay* . 😏 Pretty pricey, though. 🤑 .."FYI".
My late husband knew Charlie Sexton and his parents very well from the Austin, Texas area. I came across this video and it brought back great memories. Charlie had a song in the top 40 back in the late 80's, hard to believe it's been that long ago that I was a young rebel listening to that song on the radio.
YES! So very long ago, and it DID feel rebellious. I lived near San Marcos, didn't have a car yet, and DREAMED of getting my license so I could catch a show of his in Austin. Never did. Cried about it. In 1987.
Followed Charlie back in the 80’s as well. A friend said Charlie broke his wrist or arm horsing around. That is what essentially ended his career. Is this true. So sorry hear of the loss of your husband.
So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏼
@@ashepherd7922- I’ve often wondered what happened as well. I got the idea that he didn’t like the games being played in the music industry. 🤷🏻♀️
Damn.... I remember this on MTV when I was in High School.....Oh I miss the 80's
+DallasWhiteGuy Ok - I miss them too ... I would like to hear your perspective on what kind of world/society we live in now , how would you describe it?
Yes , our 80”’s were awesome ❤️
I was just out of high school when this came out
@@tracydrennan3296 totally awesome! 😎
Me too
I feel bad for the current youth, they will never know what is like to live in the 80's: its music, cultural influence, movies, shows, everything was just better.
I want to go back 😢
True. A great decade.
every video from the 80s has a version of this commentary. The "youth" is busy LIVING and you have NO IDEA WHAT THEY DO AND HOW THEY LIVE AND EXPERIENCE LIFE. you just got old and now you spend your time worrying about how "bad" life is for young people -- just like some old people did when you were young
@ludugarin, I don't know about you..I am older than you and I am still going out, dancing and having fun....and now I added traveling
@@ManuelBorge I believe in you. I believe that you are still going out, dancing and having fun.... I believe that you travel. But you also spend your time worrying about how "bad" life is for young people -- just like some old people did when you were young. Again: you have NO IDEA WHAT THEY DO AND HOW THEY LIVE AND EXPERIENCE LIFE.
This guy has been working non stop since he was 16. Extremely sought after guitarist! He has been Bob Dylan's guitarist for decades
I'm told by those who know that he does a DSP impression of Bob too.
Check out his duet with David Bowie. AWESOME
I heard he was playing a club in Austin, Texas with bandmates of Stevie Ray Vaughan after Vaughan's passing. As a tribute to their beloved friend, they named the band after him "ARC ANGELS." I think they are together now. He played at the club in the movie Thelma & Louise. I really thought he never got the attention he deserved. He's FABULOUS!
@@sheriszajna-mckeon9902 ruclips.net/video/SN9HbAmm2Gk/видео.html
All these folks know each other. Add Stephen Doster and James Stephens and Bill Carter and of course, Will Sexton, into that mix.
@ "sheri" ... Of course you should check out Charlie Sexton's band "Arc Angels" (with the great Doyle Bramhall II & "Double Trouble") 😇 and their lone 1992 studio album "(self titled)". 👍😎👍 Their hit "Living in a Dream" is flat out AMAZING !! 😃 🍻
I wish Charlie Sexton had gotten bigger than he did. He's an incredible talent! To me, his vocals always had a kind of John Cafferty feel to them.
I was just thinking the same thing....Charlie and the Cruisers ?
I agree 100% an underrated talent and this song is so awesome!
@@tjmurray6549 Well he plays in Bob Dylan's band.
Collaborating with Bowie and Dylan... that's big enough for me. But yeah it would be nice to see this remarkable talent be more widely recognised.
Tom Petty flavor
Had a huge crush on this guy back in '85. Still remember him now.
Looking up his info. He was 17/18 at the time of this.
230 people should be bloody ashamed of themselves for disliking this masterpiece....
Hearts 💞
@@cyndisalathe1517 you're a legend for listening to this in 2021 🤟
I am not young anymore (71), but I fell in love with Charlie Sexton so long ago. The 80's were sure the best and he fit in so well. He always appeared sad to me, maybe that was the attraction, I don't know. I absolutely love his music, then and now.
You go Loretta!!!!!
Its lonely at the top!!!
2 thumbs up Loretta!!
Omg….your 81 now and you love the 80s! 🫡🔥
Sadly Loretta probably isn't with us anymore 😔
Some Kind of Wonderful brought me here, one of my fav 80s movies!
He was the first pick to play Eric Draven in the original Crow movie. James O Barr said that he fit the description of Eric in the comic perfectly.
John Hughes was a genius at matching contemporary music in his movies. Some Kind of Wonderful every time I hear this.
Phillip Corbin best scene in that movie
directed by howard deutch
Yes!!!! The party scene!!!!
Jeez no wonder I love that movie so much!!! Tis and Flesh for LuLu
Jenns house with Duncan!
I'm 47 and this has always been a fave of mine! Cheers!
+nate smith He was so young, and so were we :))))
+nate smith I'm right there with ya, man.
I'm the same age as you! I love this song too. I don't know why Charlie isn't a bigger star than he is. Unbelievably underrated.
Now you’re 50! I did math!
Same here! I remember this Video coming on a local Request Videos TV show back in early 1986. My jaw dropped when I heard the guitar riffs! I was like WHOA!!!
Saw him playing in Jimmy Barnes band in Australia, I don't think I looked at Jimmy all night. Couldn't take my eyes of Charlie, so mesmerising to watch and very easy on the eyes
Was the number 1 cover band song from 1984-1985!
Oh, totally was!!
gasoline mixed with whiskey...and Texas oil and Texas rock and roll...with a Ray Vaughn vibe...combined with Bowie..you get Sexton...with the all time greatest song in the 80’s...I will fight to the death to defend him..just an unbelievable talent in his teens....god is his music good.....
Finally! I fell in love with this song in "Some Kind of Wonderful " but never knew who it was. My daughter, who now has children a couple of years from my age when I first heard it, was looking for a song from one of the John Hughes' movies.
After rattling off the obvious ones that weren't the one she was looking for, I went on a deeper dive and finally found this gem!! Oh, this song gives me all the feels!
All my Gen X friends, we were so lucky to grow up in a time where the evolution of music was so exciting. John Hughes knew how to elicit teen angst with a perfect soundtrack every time! Priceless memories here! 💖
Some kind of wonderful movie was John Hughs classic. It was like yesterday that I was watching it. I still have the record album Charlie sexton's pictures for pleasure ' after all these years or decades should I say..
Amen...my band played this song Live in 1986...💯
AMEN 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I think it's safe to say that this party is about to become an historical fact.
He also had one of his songs on the Lost Boys soundtrack. Cry Little Sister. I still have my vinyl I bought when it 1st came out😉💕🔥
Still one of the greatest songs, 36 yrs ago sitting with my radio trying to catch it so I could record it on a cassette tape.....and I still love it in 2023
That's funny. The other night I was going through a cassette of songs I'd recorded off the radio in December, 1986. I love hearing the DJ's talk about contemporaneous events as they lead into and out of the songs.
This is just a suggestion, but have you heard of YTMP3? If you have a computer, you can copy and paste the url of this video and download the song to your computer. Hope this helps!
I remember this song vividly! Brilliant song! He was in the same vein as Billy Idol.
This needs to be a hit again! it's timeless
,,,, yep !
This song changed my life.. im a musician because of it....
That's cool
2023 and this song popped into my head for some reason. This is one of my all-time favorites. The whole album was excellent, too.
I think it's safe to say that this party is about to become a historical fact
Bernie McComiskey this must be a hen house because I don't see nothing but chickenshit!
And you know it and everybody knows it....and you deserve it. Ahahhaha........
L. Du hardy was scared while amanda was loving it lol
You want the truth? You want the plain truth? You're over.
Bernie McComiskey
4 years later I read your comments and laugh at this 30 years old quote.
My cousin and I snuck in for his soundcheck at the Elmocambo in Toronto. He was so cute we had to see him! 😅
Austin Texas had a great New Wave and punk scene in the late 70s and early 80s, Charlie Sexton to me was like our version of Billy Idol
I'm 56 and I still love this song.
I was born in 68,loved this track growing up,cool black &white clip as well.thanks for posting.
March '68 here.
he is not a one hit wonder,well respected in the music industry .
Feedback?
Plays for Dylan, that’s enough!
@@JoeyLevenson Huge Bob fan. Bob loves him and yes, that's enough!
Yup, great blues guitarist.
Well, he still had only one hit himself. And that my friend is a "One Hit Wonder!"
Charlie Sexton...one of the most talented and stunning musicians ever been on earth!!
I believe Charlie was only 16 when he recorded this.
Brilliant musician, beyond talented. Bought the cassette two days after it came out and wore it out, had to buy another one. One of the albums in the soundrack of my life.
I met him a few years after this song came out, with Doyle Bramhall + Arc Angels, they were the coolest, nicest guys you could ever imagine. I asked him about his cameo in "Thelma and Louise" and he was really shy about it. You can't ask for a nicer guy.Charlie, when are you coming back to Montreal?
Most "under-rated" rocker ever... He didn't fall for LA or the glam, just wrote and played and still does.. Name 10 people who are still doing it today on a nightly basis.. If you know where he is playing anytime and will promise he will sing "beats so lonely" please post it on there..It's on my bucket list to see this guy play in person!!!
It's been 11 years. I hope you got to see him.
Me too!.on my bucket list to see Charlie live one day😎🤘
I'd like to see him. Seen him in 78 Hollywood CA badass guitarist. Had the look🤘😎🎸
In 1985 I was dirt poor. Loved the video and mentioned to a casual female friend I would buy the cassette if I had two dimes. The next day she bought and gave it to me. Great song and great story. Think of her every time I hear it.
Where’s she at today?
What a cool song and music video. This was reality in a music studio back in the day.
Duncan was the man coming through the door saving the day and plunking off that rich kid while this song played in the background. The extended version of this song is even better.
that was a great scene. :) I love the extended version too
Elias Koutas is the MAN.
Tens across the board for this legendary song and performance. Charlie Sexton is an 80’s icon with that perfect hair and his skinny rockstar physique. To. Die. For. ✨🤘🏼😎✨
It's the 1980's.....about 5am......jump in the V8 ute ....off to BELLS Beach with my mates for a sunrise surf.....and this BOOming out of the speakers. Brings back fantastic memories..............
The eighties. Best music ever. Best years ever. I want the eighties to come back. The world is shit right now. It’s all changes. People are not the same either.
I like the vocals in this song. Charlie sounds a bit like David Bowie...& looks more like a British punk rocker than a guy from Texas.
Bowie/Idol mix!
YeeeHaaaaa
Looks like John Taylor and Matt Dillon
@@johnyang1420 Two of my 80’s crushes.
@@dmotta2811 Matt Dillon from Something About Mary. Ben Stiller: How much does Mary weigh now? Matt: Deuce....Deuce and a a half. Billy Idol isn't bad either!!!!
Congratulations Charlie Havent Seen You Since High School@ Travis H.S. In Austin , Glad You Accomplished What You Had Told Me You Were Gonna Do ♥ Beats So Lonely ♥
Right! I went to 8th grade at Lamar jr. With him. And brother Will too i. wimberley.
Who wants to go back??? To the 80z with me I have to go back to July 1 1983??? Y?😮
All we need is that Delorean.
I need a do over...so many things I am smarter about.
On a quest for a song from a dude smoking walking by a train, heard it first and saw the video in 87. I'm 50 and I found you Charlie Sexton!
the guitar solo is classic. one of the best
The harmonics on the live version is to kill for
Yhep
thank you C.Sexton.. maybe the best SONG EVER written... thanks bro
Eric Sullivan I totally agree! I still listen to it all the time! I remember I had his “record” on “vinyl” the good ole days lol
did i ever comment on this? I LOVED Loved Loved this when it came out. Then Slowly I learned about him. then In 2008. I met him. He did a great little record W/ Shannon McNally (look it up). I asked him why he wanted to make the 1st Record he made when he Came Directly out of the Stevie Ray Vaughan school of Blues guitar playing. He told me; "Stevie would Leave the Stage, hand me HIS guitar .. i'm 14, 15..and I would Play w/ HIS Band w/o him even being on Stage. He did that w/ NO One Else.. Other people who 'sat in' Sat IN w/ Him.. which was a Thing.. BUT.. When it was time for me to make my record I wanted Keith Forsey. Keith did Billy Idol's stuff.. I wanted to BE Different than Stevie Ray Vaughan.. I wanted to be NEW! I was 17. I was not an OLD Blues Guitar kid.. I was ... " (that's a paraphrase, I wasn't taking notes.)
Confirmed he was 16 years old when he cut this song. Not only did he have that talent, but look at the smoking! Can you imagine today a smoker in a music video; let alone one under age? Rock on, Charlie!!! I was a smoker when I played a cop on TV. F the PC crowd!
I was lucky enough to witness him during this tour ❣️ Intelligent, beautiful, fascinating art and artist !
Still love him to this day. 😍 That voice is AMAZING. Nice facial bone structure as well. HAWT...
He is a genius! ! I went to his concert and it was shocking because the visuals were so cool as well as the sound. His looks are as beautiful as a sculpture, and God has given him all his talents. i love him still active💖💖💖
Amazing talent...so far ahead of his time and still going strong...should have been a world wide sensation because he has it all ❤️
Exactly 35 years ago, Beat So Lonely was new on the Top 40 radio. It would hit #17 in 1986 🖤🤍💖💜💚💙💝.
I’m 49 and this is one of my favorite songs of all times! He was SIXTEEN when he put this song out! Are you kidding me? Who is this talented at 16? I really wish he would have continued further into his music career! Love the song, Impressed also! He was and still is one talented musician! Also HOT!!!
I'll be 50 in March. Forgot about this until today.
What a great memory from my childhood. I know his brother WIll here in Austin. Both perfect guitar players. Who knew they could sing, too?
I haven't heard this song in 30 years since I last heard it in a bar in Orlando, Florida in 1994. It really takes me back to 1986. A lost hit from the 80's but not to those who appreciate great music.
Yeah, this still rocks in 2019.
Where the hell was I when this came out?!!!! First time hearing Sexton and I gotta say... so good. So good. The vocals and guitar, wow. Granted I was 10 back in 87’.
This song still rocks after all these years and the vocal is awesome.
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2023 👏👏👏
Coming from the 80's as a kid.. my older brother and cousins all agree.. this was the greatest song EVER.. I do agree after hearing it after so long.. The meaning is such a part of every single human being out there.. Being at the TOP is what we all crave for... thank you Charlie Sexton!
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Listening in 2022
Good tune ! I haven't heard this in years. I remember when this first came out , it's gotta be 40 years ago. 👍👍 Good stuff !!
Hit the Hot 100 on 12/14/1985 and the top 40 eight weeks later. Yep it's been a long time.
Always loved Charlie and this song. Thought is was going to be way bigger that it was when I was a kid in the 80's.
Sexton with Bowie, Dylan!!!!Masterpiece 👏👏🔝🔝🎸🎸💙💞
He was scheduled to come to a hole in the wall called Iroquois in Roanoke, Va back in the day. A bar/young spot, underage drinking and all that. Being a high schooler at the time it was a great place to be. Lots and lots of bands, pool tables, chicks. [not meant to be derogatory in any way]. Had a ticket. and it was cancelled. I'm still sad about that........ Man O Man. The 80's!
I'm a 1971 chick and remember my teen years consumed by you....listening tonight and I'm still loving you...my 4 kids are hiding but I will make their ears bleed with my youth!! You are amazing and I hope you're life has treated you well :o)
I don't know why I woke up one morning in 2020 and remember this song? His voice attracts me in the dreams!
I remember seeing him in the 80's as a teen and was IN LOVE with his music and style. He is still as talented as ever and still easy on the eyes.
I had a huge crush on him growing up. He still can rock it.
Me too
Oh God, me too.
This guy should have made it all the way to the top..I remember this song from the 80's.
I'm 23 and this is one of my favorite song!!!!!
GREAT !!!!!!!!
Boom!! Great Tune
He’s a legend wish he would start making music again and touring
He’s guitarist and singer for Arc Angels you know
He tours a lot with Bob Dylan and does shows with The Wallflowers.
I was so in love with Charlie Sexton! still a good song.
Great band
In 1986 I was a senior in high school and though there was nobody cooler than this dude :)
Beat's so lonely
I bet it's lonely at the top
She hesitates
But the beat will never stop
Wanting him only
But the people never see
Her heart burning
That's the secret that she keeps
Come on baby
You know there's something missing
Don't find nothing
No more coincidences
Pretty baby
Look in his eyes and you will see
Things will happen
But only if they're meant to be
Beat's so lonely
I bet it's lonely at the top
So lonely at the top
So lonely
She said
Beat's so lonely
If you let it be that way
She can't tell the difference anyway
She thinks hold me
But she's scared to say
She paid dearly for the answers of her days
Answers of her
Answers of her days
Beat's so lonely
As she waits so patiently
Her heart's yearning
How she'd love him to see
He's not hurting
But he wouldn't mind to be
She still sees him
She sees him interestingly
Come on baby
You know there's something missing
Don't find nothing
No more coincidences
Pretty baby
Before you give him all you got
Got to come closer
You got to give it one more shot
Beat's so lonely
I bet she's lonely at the top
So lonely at the top
So lonely
She said
Beat's so lonely
If you let it be that way
She can't tell the difference anyway
She thinks hold me
But she's scared to say
She paid dearly for the answers of her days
Answers of her days
Answers of her days
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
Come on baby
You know there's something missing
Don't find nothing
No more coincidences
Pretty baby
Before you give him all you got
You got to come closer
You got to give it one more shot
Beat's so lonely
I bet she's lonely at the top
So lonely at the top
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
This should be pinned.
Hey Charlie.. met you at a club in the early 80s in Austin. You told me you were a Leo. You were very sweet. And very beautiful...!
So short story, when Jimmy Barnes was sans Cold Chisel, one of his first gigs was in Brisbane, QLD at a pretty small venue. After he did the first set, he left to take a break and introduced Charlie Sexton(band guitarist) to fill the void and he played this song, which I had never heard before but thought it was fantastic but being a Jimmy Barnes concert, promptly forgot about it after that. Fast forward, I end up at a hotel in Austin, Tx for a footy tournament and they have an Austin Wall of Fame of artists that come from the area, and there is Charlie.With the advent of the internet I was able to reconnect with this song and enjoy all over again.
Saw Charlie last night playing with Elvis Costello. I can say with confidence that he was the best thing about Elivis' set.
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I first heard this song via MTV. Thanks to whoever posted this for the memories. I only wish MTV would get back to the music instead of all those shows. Woops, showing my age here...
Charlie was only 17 when he recorded this album and he played all of the instruments.
Some Kind Of Wonderful...… Great 80's movie!!!!
that solo is insane - sounds just as good today as it did then ..
... 2:58 !! 🤘😎👍
I think if INXS and Depeche Mode had a baby you'd have Charlie Sexton.
And, yes, that's a good thing.
Through in a lil Adam Ant
WISH I COULD OF HAD A CHARLIE SEXTON WHEN I WAS SIXTEEN. MY GOD, HE IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!
I remember a group of girls in my grade were totally into him in 86’. He is hot, ahead of his time, fo sho. That’s how I got introduced to Charlie Sexton, not record store, magazines, anything like that. That was so hard back in the day without internet.❤
@CharlieSextonMusic I’m very well thank you. I’m just saying hello about Charlie Sexton because I was reminiscing about the time in ‘86 when I -by word of mouth-first heard about Charlie Sexton. He was always really good looking, and is Good Looking Still. Hot!🖤🖤🖤
He's the most 1985 looking guy ever
I think he’s wonderful, but I think Howard Jones things can only get better 1985 has him bested on the look of 85’
One of the 80's "lost" musicians, although he has been Dylan's guitarist for quite some time, along with Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers
He was SO good in the Arc Angels.
I love the way he walks :)The video could've been just him out walking through the whole thing, and I would've enjoyed it-LOL :D I wore out the vinyl album and several copies of the cassette. He should've had more exposure, but he had modest success, and he still plays :)
Yes Miss Guuuurl. He was sulky strutting his little narrow stuff like peacock!! UH HUGH!!
I remember this song on Countdown (Australia) and thinking this guy is cool! I have the D,V.D when he toured/ opened for David Bowie in Australia.
OMG!!! I absolutely love Charlie Sexton!! Saw him live in New York back in 1997 I think it was!! Be great if he got his band back together and toured! :)
I loved this song when it first came out and I love it just as much now!
I always thought growing up that I was the one who ever heard his name and music 😅🤣 nobody ive ever talked to knows who he is 😮💨😭 so underrated for his talent
Train by day, podcast by night!
+EmoWookie All day!
Loved Charlie then and still LOVE him now. 💕 ❤️ 💕.