She got kicked out by her dad for how she dressed and not following house rules. Like most teenage runaways, she gets caught up in prostitution to survive (though the video tones it down and makes it like a dance hall++ dollar a dance and most goes to the pimp/ owner. She and the others get out of there, but then it is back to how does a minor survive on the street? It was a powerful video for the time

@sandrasanders706

3 жыл бұрын

This song was all over MTV back then!!!!

@Amm1ttai

3 жыл бұрын

although the end kind of leaves it up to interpretation if she is heading home or not

@matspurs1629

3 жыл бұрын

parents dont kick their children out on the streets, if their girls

@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579

3 жыл бұрын

@@matspurs1629 You'd be surprised to know what some so called "parents" are capable of...

@samanthanickson6478

3 жыл бұрын

matspurs when i was a sr. in high school, i found out we all had broken ass families. one girl's mother kicked her out of the house bc she wanted her boyfriend to move in and only 1 female could be there with him. so, it happens, more often than you think.

She is a classically trained opera singer, killer voice with many, many hits. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo (her husband) are a powerhouse. Enjoyed your reaction! 💕

@Sandy-dd4le

3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact, Neil played the guitar and bass parts on Rick Springfield's, Jessie's Girl.

@shericampbell-husband2528

3 жыл бұрын

At the time this came out, she was still reported to have an EIGHT octave range! Such a powerful voice!

“We Belong”, “Heart Breaker” & “Hit Me With Your Best Shot “ are a few songs by Pat Benatar. She has such a powerful voice. Love her music.

@efrainbendezu8183

3 жыл бұрын

Yeaaah Pat Benatar is a fantastic singer l love it .Remember the 80 the best time.

@pamelascott5702

3 жыл бұрын

@@efrainbendezu8183 It was the best decade.

@NikkieTwix

3 жыл бұрын

We Belong is my favourite song by her

@pamelascott5702

3 жыл бұрын

@@NikkieTwix when it came out, I was 15 & my youngest aunt had her first son and he was around 9 months old. I was always called on to babysit so I always say he was mine too. One day she came by and picked me up bc she needed help with him while she shopped. “We Belong” came on the radio and she said, “watch this.” After the intro, she started singing and before she got to the second line, he was full on crying huge tears. She was laughing and I was trying to turn the station. She said he cried every time he heard it. So, now that he is in his upper 30’s, I tag him on post on Facebook, just to kid with him. lol

@Twinkle-re2eb

3 жыл бұрын

We belong is such a beautiful song

Pat is one of the most underrated singers ever. Edit: maybe the word “under-appreciated” might be a better choice of words.

@gpk1982

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment the same thing. I definitely think she didn’t get to shine as much as she could’ve.

@Zlata1313

3 жыл бұрын

She was a classically trained opera singer

@watergreg5836

2 жыл бұрын

yea she was good in her own universe

One of the best songs of the entire 80's decade. The 80's are the best decade ever!

I bought this 45 inch single when it was released back in 1983. I was 16 and worked at Sears in customer service part time after school (and when they actually sold records) with about 5 older white women who basically took me in as their work son. ❤️ I said all that to say when I showed them the record they saw the title and all literally clutched their pearls and said oh my goodness! 😂😂😂 I’m sure they’ve all passed on now but I miss those day and those ladies so much.

@caseyaugust1846

3 жыл бұрын

Why were they so shocked? Was the song really so provocative at the time?

@yvetteadshead4212

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely story

She’s the ultimate female rock star. You have to heartbreaker and also promises in the dark. Trust me. In my opinion nobody had a better voice back then..

@trismaccarran9950

3 жыл бұрын

Anne Wilson

@janahcoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, her and Stevie Nicks.

This song made me want to embrace my inner fighter to stand up for myself.

@annother3350

3 жыл бұрын

Through the medium of dance

PatBenetar! What a voice! Hell is for Children should be next!

@heathersuffel4874

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Hell is for children was one of my favourites and always made me sad

They were her parents. I mean, to me, that’s the most logical. She threatened to leave, and her father said “if you do, don’t come back.” That’s a common threat to prevent the person from leaving. She left and her father in the video felt guilty. The boy was presumably her brother.

@ursulaturner7980

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on!!! Exactly how I was going to describe it. Thank you.

Pat Benatar was one of the premier female acts of the late 70s and 80s. She also released the song "Hell is for Children" to put the spotlight on child abuse. To truly appreciate her vocal range, as well as her ability to belt out a great rock song, check out "Heartbreaker", "Treat Me Right" and "You Better Run".

Paul Young Every Time You Go Away and Come Back and Stay are a couple of others that capture that early 80's vibe .

@ecj17cel

3 жыл бұрын

Come back and stay is freaking awesome!! 2000 times yes!!

@Summermute7

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! And I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down.

Check out Pat Benatar - "Invincible" "We Belong"

Im 1983 when I was 8 yrs old I recorded this song off the radio with a tape recorder, I would play it over again on my walkman. Thanks for the memory 😁😍

This video is iconic. That dance! My friends and I would stand in front of the TV and try to dance along!

She should be in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. Gotta review Hit Me With Your Best Shot. In the video her parents put her out in the beginning.

Pat is a great rock singer of the past. I love her songs "Invincible", "Hell is for Children" (about child abuse), and "Fire and Ice".

This song and this video are among my faves from the 80s. After Michael Jackson's videos suddenly a lot of other artists started adding choreography to their videos. It was the new thing and Pat did a great job with it.

Have you heard Joan Jett "i love rock n roll"? Or Tina Turner "We don't need another hero"? You should check them out if you haven't.

@bethshadid2087

3 жыл бұрын

Definately Tina Turner......sexiest legs for all of 80s and a attitude and voice to go with it 😁

@jennhurl

3 жыл бұрын

Joan Jett is my girl!! 🔥

When this song was popular, seems like every time you turned on videos on TV this was playing.

Check out her song "Invincible" from the movie the legend of Billie Jean.

@ecj17cel

3 жыл бұрын

I heard she wasn't a fan of it. But I love that song and that movie..

@deathproofpony

3 жыл бұрын

For that matter, check out The Legend of Billie Jean. Great cast.

@nicamarie946

3 жыл бұрын

My fave line to quote from the film was "She's nervous so she has to pee." Used every sleepover when someone left the room to go to the bathroom.

@ingridfong-daley5899

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicamarie946 "She hasn't been shot." "Well where did the blood come from...?" :O :)

@sexysadie2901

3 жыл бұрын

Fair is fair!

Don't know if you have done this song yet, but "Shadows of the night" is one of her best and has an amazing intro.

@baaz12

3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to post this suggestion too. Great song and awesome music video.

I wouldn't know which one to choose between this and We Belong, she had some really good songs throughout the 80s.

When I saw this in my feed, I clicked so fast... This song and video ruled my teens... Love Pat.

Invincible, We Belomg, Shadows Of The Night, Hit Me With Your Best Shot

she has a 4 octave vocal range and is classically trained. I love her music and voice.

Pat Benetar is part, a big part, of the soundtrack to my life.... The man in the beginning was her father... She then waves goodbye to her lil' brother who was in the window...

This was one of the first music videos to include actual dialogue in addition to song lyrics.

Pat Benatar is a former opera singer turned rock star! Her music dominated the airwaves in the '80's. You might also want to check out: "Shadows of the Night". "We Belong" and "Fire and Ice". Classic '80's rock!

Great song! 'We Belong' is my favorite Pat Benatar song. That joint is just amazing. Check it out, Jayvee 💖

It was her parents and he said if you leave now don't ever come back! She ran away and turned to "dancing". She sent money and letters to her younger brother whom she waved to at the beginning when leaving!

Pat Benatar is an amazing artist. I hope you react to more of her music.

I can't believe no one has reacted to "All fired up" my favorite Pat Benatar song🤞

What a bunch of talented ladies you have reacted to today

@happylightvibes2837

3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

On my playlist. Superb song, superb artist!! Play it often.

Takes me back ❤ I've always loved Pat's voice.

Wooo-hoooo!!! I was actually listening to Pat Benatar when this notification popped up!! Please do Invincible next!

Sometimes, I find, the song, music, lyrics, voice get lost when experiencing the story in a video, or trying to figure out the story the video is trying to tell. The story a song itself creates for me and the story the video for that song tells can be entirely different. For me, this is one of those cases. That said tho, Pat Benatar rocks. What a powerhouse.

Pat Benatar - “Hell is For Children”

@Eowyn187

3 жыл бұрын

That's the one!!

@larryronkq586

3 жыл бұрын

Jay PATS BIG SONGS IN THE 70s were HEART BRERAKER and I need a lover, Please react to her 70s hits , Thank you Jay

@Jillyconjem

3 жыл бұрын

@@larryronkq586 If you want him to see it, you probably should post it as a separate reply... as opposed to posing it as a comment to my reply.

I've never not done the choreography with this video when I've seen it in all these years. It's like muscle memory or something. One of the all-time great videos from one of the all-time great singers. My favorite song of hers is "Shadows of the Night".

Way to go J!! Thank you. Pat’s voice is just so beautiful, yet so incredibly strong!! I could listen to that voice over & over again....

Jay 😀 Your critiques and listening along with these tunes either makes me dance or cry 🥰🎧🎶 Love ya!

Another woman in Rock & Roll that you haven't reacted to is Melissa Etheridge. "I'm The Only One"! I love her raspy voice!

@michaelgilbert197

3 жыл бұрын

YEP! Melissa Etheridge : "Like The Way I Do", "Bring Me Some Water", "Wanna Come Over" for starters.... She also did a killer rendition of Janis Joplin's "Piece Of My Heart". She's right up there with Stevie Nicks and Ann Wilson for me!

@stevebryant6483

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. And another woman who needs to be heard is Sheryl Crow. All I Want To Do Is Have Some Fun.

@jennhurl

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelgilbert197 Her cover of Janis's "Piece of My Heart" is killer! Her voice is so perfect for that song. 😍 Good suggestion, Mike!

@jennhurl

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevebryant6483 Jay has had a little taste of Sheryl when he reacted to Kid Rock & Sheryl singing "Picture". I love her song "If It Makes You Happy"! She's such a cool lady!

@itsmackenzie

3 жыл бұрын

Right before covid I saw pat benetar and Melissa Ethridge in concert together. Best concert ever.

Her voice is the best for a female rocker...clear and strong, with such a range! Most of her songs tell stories. Love Heartbreaker and her version of Wuthering Heights.

If you're liking this one, I really hope you try her other one, We Belong. It's quite tender. Thanks.

"Hell is for Children" is a very powerful song they wrote after Pat had read an article about child abuse, while she was living in New York City. The article shook her up so bad they wrote the song and then got so much feedback from people, they started a foundation for abused children. It was the "B" side to the single "Love is a Battlefield" and got so much airplay it reached #7. I highly recommend that and "Invincible". Thanks for the reaction to an amazing singer.

@Aeroldoth3

3 жыл бұрын

I worked in a group home with adolescent sex offenders. Many of them had been abused themselves. One of them told me he loved that song.

This lady is one of the Queens of pop-rock. One mega hit after another. She and her husband (the guitarist) are still performing. She’s awesome.

Javon... I have one for you to review. I know you already did "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by George Harrison. Eric Clapton does a great rendition, too, and there's an all-star live version he did with George's son... all great to watch. HOWEVER, you MUST check out the Santana version with India Arie vocals. OMG... it will BLOW your mind! His guitar and her voice... dude, it's simply amazing! I recommend the official video version on Santana ' s KZread channel... it's killer. (Lots of versions out there.) I love watching your reactions... you really feel the music, vocals, visuals, and get into the lyrics. It's great!

Another great sing a long song. Turn it up guys and sing your hearts out. Jay you should also try We Belong and Hit Me With Your Best Shot.😁👍🎶❤️

Pat Benatar's husband was Neil Giraldo. He was in her band and is a quality guitar player. They still perform together today. I have seen Pat in concert and she puts on a really good show. She was a trained opera singer but wasn't interested in that style of music. She is definitely a fantastic singer and performer. She experienced many different hardships during her career including sexism and harassment. At one point she told the music studio heads she refused to dress like a sex symbol anymore to which they objected but Pat won out. Truly a tough woman.

@kimberlinibambini1988

3 жыл бұрын

I love the song and video with them doing “Fire and Ice!” No idea why nobody else request it too..

@graciesmom1477

3 жыл бұрын

I really admire her.

Did you know Pat Benatar's career began in opera? That's why she sings like she does! She's one of the best!

Bringing back fond memories of my preteen and teen years. She is one of my favorites!

Pat Benatar was and still is one of the greatest performers of all time. Thank you for playing my favorite Pat Benatar song.

Oh wow, there you go now! Pat Benatar! Yes sir!!! This woman can sing and what a powerful voice she has!!! We saw her at a LA County Fair one year and I think that was 2001 or 2002 anyway, her and her band rocked that place! She's amazing!!! In the video I believe the kid in the window was her younger brother. She studied opera in her early years but I guess there wasn't too many offers in the field of opera so she chose rock music. She is totally awesome in my list of female rock singers! Great reaction! Peace! ✌🏼☮

This here imo is one of the best singers out there 💗. She's married to her guitarist and they have a daughter together. Great song....one if the first I saw on MTV 💥🕊️

I loved that song since it came out. Always tears in my eyes, thinking of the 80's, being a child again. Listen to: We belong, Hit me with your best shot, Shadows in the night, All fired up

I don’t even know if this song was in the movie but I can’t hear this without thinking about the legend of Billie Jean 💖💖💖💖 Best Movie ever

@dpid98

3 жыл бұрын

That one is called Invincible. It's a awesome song.❤❤

Pat Benetar is a classically trained opera singer that's why she has such an awesome voice. One of the best voices ever.

Pat was actually a trained opera singer, so she's got an amazing range. Her first big hit was "Heartbreaker." I still have the picture cover single of that song - and it was the first hard rock single I ever bought. She's amazing!

Shadows of the night was also one of my favorites ❤. Just love her.

Dude is like “ima smack the fck out of you” Pat Benetar is like: “not if these jazz hands have anything to say about it!!” My mom had this one lover when I was a kid, this one was from around 2nd grade till 8th, and she freaking loved Pat Benatar. Also Tina Turner. Quintessential 80’s female singers. I’d never seen this video but I’d heard the song a million times. It’s so perfectly 80’s.

No.23 again! The Universe is trying to send a message that you ought to do The Brothers Johnson, "Strawberry Letter 23"? PAT! All the guys were wild about her. The girls thought she was pretty awesome too. Love, love her. Watching you now 3,2,1 GO

@chrisf.7980

3 жыл бұрын

OMG, yes, yes, yes! Great song that I played on repeat for months back in the day. The Brothers Johnson were smoooooth!

@DawnSuttonfabfour

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisf.7980 THANK YOU CHRIS, Can we get an AMEN please?

@pamchilton8129

3 жыл бұрын

OMG, yes! I've asked Jovaughn twice already to please react to Strawberry Letter 23 which is in my Top 10 songs of the 70s!

A favourite rock chick of ours. She's married to the blonde guitarist. * You better run *We live for love *Shadows of the night *Hit me with your best shot *All fired Up *Fire and Ice Hope you get to do as many as possible. Vocal range is incredible! She started as a jazz singer

Pat’s the best! Her voice is unbeatable. It makes me happy seeing you you recognize this. Way to go!!

I'm a huge Pat Benatar fan and this is one of her many hits! I absolutely love her songs "One Love" and "Too Long a Soldier" but I love most of her stuff!

Saw her in concert 13 times....what a amazing voice❤

@eviekelpie1

3 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm so jealous. Cheers from Australia

We had amazing songs back in the day. I also recommend listening to Alannah Myles, Black Velvet.

Love her. She still kills it live even pushing 70. This is my personal favorite Benatar song, but I think her best vocal is Promises In The Dark....that bridge!

Pat Benatar is a feckin legend! Can't wait for ye to react to more of her songs!

Always loved her and this song has the most amazing background vocals by Pat. She’s amazing.

Big fan of Pat Benatar! Take your pic of songs!! She has the most amazing range and talent! 🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍

Thank you for appreciating this amazing video. Your reaction is beautiful. Pat Benatar is an amazing artist a powerful rock goddess. Thank you for showcasing this

Back in the day when I needed to hear this. Saw her a few years ago..the SAME voice LIVE! Absolute perfection!

I have a friend in Canada who named her two rescue dogs, Pat and Bennie ( after the singer ) 🤗😁

"All what she wants" from Ace of Base. Late 80ies- beginning 90ies.

Pat Benatar was classically trained for opera, so that's where the vocal range and the high notes come from. Heartbreaker is a really good early 80s rocker that demonstrates her vocal range. Hit Me With Your Best Shot is a great, defiant and sassy song. We Belong is a really good ballad. She doesn't have any bad songs.

This is such an iconic song by an equally iconic singer!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

I got to see Pat Benatar in concert and she was awesome!!! Jayvee I believe you are long overdue to return for another reaction to the greatest vocalist of my 62 years, ANGELINA JORDAN, whose first single on Republic Records, Million Miles, is dedicated to anyone who has lost a loved one. Certainly a very important song during a pandemic.

Hey! Happy you heard Pat Benatar. Just so you know she was a classically trained OPERA SINGER. If you can do that vocally, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING! 🙏🏼

80'S ROCK RULES!! 😎😎🤟🤟👊👊💯💯💯💯💯

@eviekelpie1

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the hard rock of the 70s but have always loved Pat

What I always loved about Pat Benatar was how she wrote about things no one else wrote about at the time.

Pat Benatar is one of my favorite female singers. More videos to watch/react to: Fire and Ice; Heartbreaker; Hit Me with Your Best Shot; Invincible; Treat Me Right; Shadows of the Night There are so many more!

One of the first Rocker chics...Love her, such a powerful voice...Thank you Jayvee, Peace

School-Trip in 1985, Bavaria, 14 years old, snow, skiing, ... I had the best time! :)

Love that the drum machine track was Neil Giraldo learning how to use one and accidentally deleting a bar. And then realising the mistake sounded better than what he had done originally and so he used it instead. It's such a simple guitar line also but Neil has a talent of making it sound so awesome. A great example of palm muting technique. If you are into guitar you always have to listen all the way to the end of Pat Benatar tracks as some of his best riffs are on the outro.

This is one of the most 80’s videos you’ll ever see. Awesome work by Pat.

This song and video are so iconic. Pat Benatar has so many songs- i hope you will listen to more 😁

Yesss. Listen to more her voice is just powerful in such a good rocking way

Yayy! Thanks so much Jay! This is in my top ten fave 80s songs, and is played at least once a day 😂🙌🏽 her voice is next level amazing ❤️

This is my theme song in life.

One of my teenage theme songs. My life story...

Patricia started out singing opera. She’s amazing. Not a bad song in the lot. Her husband plays guitar in her band. They are still out there doing their thing. Awesomeness.

Man she came on the scene and just exploded with all kinds of HITS!!!!!

You'll love Promises in the Dark, it really shows her range.

She is one of the best female rockers of all time. Along with Heart and a few others.

"Love is a Battlefield" the video, stands as a high water mark in music videos. More of a short film than a music video it showed what true film making could create. A perfect snapshot of the era and vibe, the music and the visuals are a beautiful thing to behold. 5 out of 5✨!

This was one of the first videos on MTV, back when it was about music and video releases where bigger deal

She’s a beautiful tough girl! Always thought that. Love her voice. 💗

I saw her in concert in 2019, she put on a fantastic show.

One of Pats first songs was a cover of "I Need a Lover" originally by John (Cougar) Mellencamp. She does a great job with it.