Man, his voice sounds every bit as powerful as the day they recorded this. You’d never know he was having health problems from listening to this. What a creative powerhouse. RIP, Pat.

This sounds almost exactly like the recorded version. Pat may look a lot different up he still sounds the same. RIP Pat DiNizio. One of the few rock stars I actually had a chance to meet in person.

@bobpierce115

4 жыл бұрын

Rick, I got to meet Pat at the Coach House in August of 2013 before their concert. Very nice, humble man; so sorry he's been gone over 2 years now.

I have to admit it, every time I hear these guys, I get that cold chill, my eyes get "misty" and I feel sad that Pat is no longer with us.

@user-nn3ii1ct7k

23 күн бұрын

Agreed every time I hear them. A heavier version of the Beatles 🪁☂️💕💕💕

RIP Pat DiNizio God Speed! Poor guy was partially paralyzed at this time. Couldn't play a guitar anymore or even hold a mike. He suffered during the last 5 years of his life. No more suffering Pat and your playing a guitar again for the Angels!

@stewartwatling1445

6 жыл бұрын

Neil Ouellette Well said Neil...not sure many people knew of Pats health issues...nice to see you write this...R.I.P. Pat Dinizio.

@neilouellette3004

6 жыл бұрын

He lost everything with his health issues. Some say he was homeless. I do know the band continued to play with him and donated all monetary to DiNizio upon his death. Every show was like an unadvertised benefit for Pat. He suffered badly.

@stewartwatling1445

6 жыл бұрын

Neil Ouellette That's so sad to hear..he's probably in a better place now..thanks for passing that on.

@old56timer

5 жыл бұрын

Quality post.

What a great band. Such a shame that Pat is gone. Pure rock and roll with no bullshit 🤘🤘

He was my radio colleague and friend at XM radio in New York in the mid-2000's. His talent, wit, and intelligence never faltered. This band, and this song, this performance; spot-on. Damn. We lost one of New Jersey's- and America's- great rock and roll poets. Rest in peace, Pat. Thank you for posting this, Tim.

@daviddemaria3982

8 ай бұрын

God bless Pat DiNizio 👏👏👏

Saw em at One Step Beyond in Santa Clara, Ca....1990ish. What a night....clove cigarettes.....packed crowd.... jamming music......multiple encores....they gave the audience everything they had and then some. RIP Pat.

It's December of 2023, and six years on you're still the best, Pat. Rest in Peace.

One of my favorite days in my 45 years in radio? Driving Pat and Jim around Fairmont and Morgantown, WV. Did an interview, went to a few comic book stores, they met my mom and dad in their driveway and I got yelled at by their manager for getting them to the soundcheck late. One of America's greatest bands....

Came up on my feed today, one of the first concerts my wife of 30 years went to together…unfortunately my wife passed 6/8/23..great memories. Peace to all.

@jimbrookfield9011

9 ай бұрын

😢 So sorry

@jamesdamon9876

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Jim.@@jimbrookfield9011

@FanOfFab4

9 ай бұрын

My condolences

I love that man's voice and lyrics... RIP Pat. Band of Class.

@glzoidberg

2 жыл бұрын

Just found this. My favourite song when I was young. Great comment.

46 countries have now checked out this video, The Smithereens are still a global band! :)

@FanOfFab4

7 жыл бұрын

51 countries now...The Smithereens are truly global

@Finsami71

7 жыл бұрын

Add Finland! Love Smithereens, great party must have been!

@FanOfFab4

7 жыл бұрын

62 countries and growing! :)

@FanOfFab4

7 жыл бұрын

68 countries now as of 6-19-17 the song has legs....and a passport! :)

@thomasmcdonough4568

5 жыл бұрын

😀

we need this today...so very badly...miss these folks ...

What an underrated band

RIP Pat, it’s a shame he had such a rough time with his health the last few years of his life but his voice never wavered, he sounded just as good here as he did in 1986.

I have rediscovered Smithereens thanks to KZread, and their music was definitely on the soundtrack of my life in the early 1990's, but I was jamming out to them from cassette player in my 1990 VW Golf. RIP Pat, complete gentleman.

You can tell it was hard for him to perform at that time, but you can also tell the joy he had doing it. Thank you to Pat and the Band for so many memories, you have all been a part of the soundtrack of my life. Rest in peace Pat.

I used to see Pat all the time at the QuickChek in Scotch Plains NJ. He was always kind enough to stop and have a quick chat. He was a very down to earth, nice guy.

They sounded awesome here. Bravo...

I wish I'd have been there.. The Smithereens were such a huge slice of my younger life.....

Great song and a great band .

Great memories of seeing the band at The Strand, The Roxy, & the original House of Blues on Sunset in SoCal. I just can’t watch this band without Pat. Marshall Crenshaw was great in the 80s but to hear him fronting the Smithereens just makes me think tribute band and his voice isn’t what it used to be. RIP Pat. You were amazing. Can hardly wait to hear the all star band in the next life😎👍

@JC-ev9dy

Жыл бұрын

Wolf 🐺 u hit it on the head marshall is a good guy met him when pat sings u feel the pain

Hours and hours of great memories. I can't thank you enough Pat and guys. Rip

Such under-rated song writing/playing, brilliant.......maybe one of America's finest talents.

@user-ln9yn4cl1i

9 ай бұрын

Some song writing the Beatles would have killed for🌩️😡🥹

So sorry to have lost Pat. What a fantastic talent. God rest his talented soul.

I will Say it again This will be missed a true FAN Band.These guys played anywhere and everywhere the fans needed them. FYI we still need you guys., RIP Pat

I saw this band live at the Belly up Tavern in Solana Beach California in the 90's. I took my nephew to see them. My nephew Jesse at the time was the drummer for a Carlsbad Ca. based band called Jack and the Rippers. He and I loved this performance! What a great memory. RIP Jesse, RIP Jack, RIP Pat.

October 12, 1955 Plainfield, New Jersey - December 12, 2017 (aged 62)Summit, New Jersey, One year seems like a month ago.. R.I.P. - Rock In Peace.. Our beloved Pat D.

@garywood5882

3 жыл бұрын

He still could belt out tunes to the end.

Damn, this song is just perfect.

Had the privilege of seeing these guys live just before Pat passed away. What a great band and an amazing song.

Rip Pat. what an awesome band.

Still great right up to the end. 👏👏👏

I am from New Jersey and had the plessure of seeing the band and meeting Pat many times(over 15 times) God Bless Pat. I am so sorry he is gone.

Such damn good shit...for decades....thank you. I am 70 and enjoy this today, tomorrow...fuck yesterday!

WOW! Just WOW! What a great rendition of this great song! RIP Pat, the world has lost a very powerful voice! Namaste

I got to meet Kenny Howes one time. Great guy.

R.I.P. Pat. This one was and still is one of my favorites.

I❤ the Smithereens!!

Oh My! That's some good stuff right there.

~sad~ Well thought out. Great voice.

So Sorry To Hear...Much Love...I Still Do Your Tunes...Rest In Peace... Much Love To Pat And Everybody...

I've been a fan since I first heard them. Such a loss. I'll dream of them Behind a Wall of Sleep.

You Are Beautiful Pat. You Always Will Be. God Love You Forever🌹 Rest Well..When You're Not Rock'in. And Don't Forget Your "Mad Magazine's". See You Down The Road🙏🌹🙏

2 rockin' Rickenbackers, sweet! I want them to play in my backyard!

Knew Pat as a young man his voice never failed him genuinely a nice guy. Thanks for the memories and especially sharing stuffed cabbage and shots of Jezynowka on a cold winter day at the old Polish club in Carteret.

They still sound great!!

Damn that was awesome.

Surprisingly good sound for a backyard BBQ

@neilpatrickhairless

3 ай бұрын

Smithereens were always a killer band live. Haven't heard their stuff after Pat and never got to see them live in person because I am probably on the younger side of their fanbase but thanks to tapes and the Internet a lot of it was around to see. This was a tight band and Pat was cool. Very underrated

Jersey's most respected band!

Many little magic moments in that video, I've loved the Smitereens since the start and they are still on my playlist all these years later. The songs really resonate with me. RIP Pat

Saw 3 times thru the yrs, just a flat out great band! Feb 1, 1990- Warfield, SF CA, June 1994- The Fillmore, SF, CA, June 2007- Sonora Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA Hope Pat is up there jam’n with the stars - RIP

Thank you thank you thank you! I was there, and it was magical!

@franzafuto6544

7 жыл бұрын

Too Cool!

These guys were great.

Seen them in las vegas couple years ago with the tubes and the motels...they were fantastic...

Rest in peace, Pat. God bless you.

Old Style Rock at its best!! As soon as I heard this song, I loved it. I bought their CD and still listen today. Wished there were more bands at this caliber.

Now that is so cool! These guys I always knew were such normal average dudes.....good band, great original lyrics and style! Always have been one my favorites...thanks for the great memories jammin out to your music! Rockers forever!

I love this band.

Still great!

They were the best band out of New Jersey, ever! Timeless songcraft!

I saw them at big outdoor thing in Denver in 1995. Skynyrd got rained out but Smithereens played earlier and were great. This has always been my favorite song by them. Like that chord progression. RIP Pat

FEROCIOUS!!

Yay, I was there. Pat was such a sweet guy.

Watching this made me extremely happy. Love, Tasmania.

Yeah. I stumbled across a posting about the BBQ and couldn't believe we got tickets. We drove from Michigan and Indiana to check it out. The other guy that came with me won a guitar signed by the band. All guys were cool and gracious hosts. it was DEFINITELY a high point in life. :) :) :)

@BT-ir5zl

7 жыл бұрын

I saw an add about it a few years ago when it was too late, I was going to try to go the following year but could never find info again. I couldn't believe Pat had people from the general public to his house.

@FanOfFab4

7 жыл бұрын

He does it periodically but not every year by any means. This was 2016 and the one before was in 2012 or 2011....he does not want to piss off the neighbors too much :)

@michaelwolf6424

3 жыл бұрын

@@FanOfFab4 I read somewhere that Pat wanted to establish a "museum" to music of his peers and use his home as the base. Although he collected money to sponsor this, the amount needed fell way short. I also read that Pat returned ALL the money to sponsors. Classy. Can you confirm this story?

dude's voice really held up and sounds as good as it did 30 years ago really miss the guy .... one of the great underrated guitar bands of rock history

RIP, always, Pat Tha Cat

America's Rock and Roll Band!

Way to thump it, Kenny Howes!

These guys are first class all the way BRAVO !

Brilliant rock. Man, back in the day in New York. Insane. Love the Smithereens.

rip pat. see you guys in class of nuke high left an indelible impression on my youth. a weird looking Italian guy with amazing stage presence. you will not be soon forgotten.

Thank god theses Guys tasted some success 💐🎁💝💕💕💕☘️☘️☘️

Pat was such a wonderful person.

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RIP Pat! Thanks for the music and the years of touring.

RIP Pat. Kind thoughts to all his friends and family. And need I say - his voice still holds up 35+ years on.

Saw the band about 7 years ago in Chicago on Belmont and Sheffield street fair. They were wicked live.

my husband and I are from New Jersey(me-Hampton, him-Phillipsburg) and we saw the Smithereens many times. God bless Pat. God bless him. RIP.

In 2002 I got to see The Smithereens at a local bar here in Mobile Alabama called Unknown Jerome's. They were great...sounded just like I was listening to the CD. They opened with 'A Girl Like You" & closed with "Behind The Wall Of Sleep". It's been almost 20 years since that night in 2002 & I still remember it, BECAUSE THE SMITHEREENS WERE JUST THAT DAMN GOOD!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.

Such a shame he passed. Such a great talent.

R.I.P. Pat you are truly missed.

Only got to see them twice in London in 1987 and 1988 - they were great and I still listen to their songs today xxx

How he can just open his mouth & put that voice out just floors me to this day. Such a sad loss.

RIP Pat 😢🙏

More bbq videos omg thank you soooo much. This is the best part of KZread. Watching personal video of the man who made me proud to be a bass baritone. Back in the 80’s this was the band I wished I sang for. Still do. RIP Pat. You are still having positive effects on this world.

@FanOfFab4

6 жыл бұрын

I have many videos of the band - look through my videos and you will find the 2011 BBQ as well :)

They all sound like they did back in the day. Awesome!

Pat had a lovely voice. So under-rated.Why did he leave us so soon? I really miss him. RIP, Pat.

Love that sound!

Love this band!

I saw The Smithereens, the Knack and the Outfield together in 1 show maybe 15-20 years ago. Now sadly all 3 of these bands have lost their lead singers. I am so glad I went to that show. It was a great night! R.I.P. Pat, Doug and Tony.

Pat always spot on. Anywhere anytime.

Tim thank you for this.

@FanOfFab4

6 жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure to be there that day! 🎸

Absolutely loved this band!

I love it -The Smithereens are a great band!!!

Saw them live in 1986 - Broward County Florida

Very cool, including the Bill Wyman impersonation!

Big fan of these guys in the 80's. I hadn't heard of Pat's passing, that's awful. Thanks for posting this!

Perfect