Joe Jackson- Steppin' Out (First Listen)

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  • @wpollock1
    @wpollock14 жыл бұрын

    Joe Jackson is very underrated......yes, the whole album is excellent!

  • @mico5678
    @mico56784 жыл бұрын

    A song that really embodies the mood and the spirit of the eighties

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its so whimsical!

  • @mico5678

    @mico5678

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well said! It has been a whimsical decade, full of whimsical songs , especially from Great Britain

  • @Happyheretic2308

    @Happyheretic2308

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's glorious!

  • @juaneato

    @juaneato

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s really a portal to ‘82

  • @francobrombal5023
    @francobrombal50234 жыл бұрын

    A pop song, when it is on this level of quality, can be a majestic work of art. This is an artist you definitely need to get to know better.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @redfishradical
    @redfishradical2 жыл бұрын

    I caught this tour! He played The 5th Avenue theater! We were only a few rows from the stage. After the first song he was noodling a bit before they jumped into the next song. ALREADY TOTALLY INTO IT... ...I bellowed out “WELCOME TO SEATTLE JOE! THANKS FOR COMING!” He stopped & looked out at us & asked who said it. People were pointing so he stood up & looked at me. “Well thank you! Thank you very much! Cheers mate, appreciate your having me!” SO FREAKING COOL! He got a HUGE hand from the audience for that! ANYWAY...Joe’s first foray into jazz-this time exploring New York jazz. GREAT show, fantastic musicians-TOP NOTCH! He would stay with jazz exploring different sub-genres. Along with The Beatles & Talk Talk one of my must respected artists EVER! His label-as did Talk Talks, DEMANDED a return to “hit music” he could care less LOL! It’s all about following the artistic truth of who you are; THAT to me is INTEGRITY!! SPEAKING of INTEGRITY...your wildly eclectic journey has earned you SERIOUS integrity! 👊🍻 Still loving your journey, thanks for including us brother!

  • @Azabaxe80
    @Azabaxe804 жыл бұрын

    Joe Jackson is a supremely talented artist-musician who can do just about anything. He studied composition formally, so he's very adept at writing and arranging jazz and light classical music, as well as straight ahead rock and pop. Probably his most celebrated song is something called "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", and I highly recommend it. If you can find it, I'd also recommend his arrangement of Thelonius Monk's "Round Midnight" for a tribute album called "That's The Way I Feel Now: A Tribute To Thelonious Monk". One more thing. In 1986 he released a double live album and in there there is a slow, organic version of "Steppin' Out" in which he fleshes out the song to its maximum. Check it out.

  • @Azabaxe80

    @Azabaxe80

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yet another thing, and I can't believe I left this out last night. Jackson has a very personal trait in his piano playing that after you recognize it, you can't help but notice it. He does these octave staccato lines with his right hand instead of playing chords that you'd find in all of his piano work. It's there in his New Wave stuff, his jumping blues stuff, his light classical/neoclassical stuff, everywhere. It's sort of a signature the way Nat Cole's singular right hand playing or Tom Morello's whining/scratching soloing are instantly recognizable once you discover it.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, I'll listen for it next time I listen to him

  • @kuhnhan
    @kuhnhan4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Justin and others with warm wishes, I am on the home stretch of recovery now. I'm glad you enjoyed this song. You're right, this does make you want to get out and enjoy the night listening to live music, going to a restaurant, comedy club. This came out the first time I visited New York city.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anytime Bruce, I'm glad you're feeling better

  • @Hi-kq1vi
    @Hi-kq1vi4 жыл бұрын

    Huge hit on both sides of the Atlantic in late 1982/early 1983. Production still sounds really good nearly 40 years later & the simplicity is no doubt why it was so popular-he was capable of composing very complex songs, but also knew how to create hits.

  • @6lillium
    @6lillium4 жыл бұрын

    I was in highschool, and steeped in HEAVY METAL. And I loved this song.....

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good music is good music :)

  • @laudanum669
    @laudanum6694 жыл бұрын

    "Breaking Us in Two" is another great Joe Jackson tune.

  • @TheCornishCockney
    @TheCornishCockney4 жыл бұрын

    This whole album (Night and Day) is an absolute belter.

  • @MrAitraining
    @MrAitraining4 жыл бұрын

    Early MTV Memories

  • @m.gideonhoyle409
    @m.gideonhoyle4094 жыл бұрын

    Joe Jackson is one of my all-time faves and a consummate musician/songwriter/composer. He actually started out as one of England's three post-punk Angry Young Men (along with Elvis Costello and Graham Parker). He stayed in that mode for about three albums, then shifted to a more sophisticated combination of jazz and pop. He's also made some big band and modern classical music. In addition to the piano, he plays alto saxophone. He's still alive and kicking today, making great music. A short list of my favorite songs from him includes: Breaking Us in Two Is She Really Going Out With Him A Slow Song It's Different for Girls Loisaida Fools in Love The Verdict Cha Cha Loco There's literally dozens of others, but I'll stop there.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty for the background, I'm hearing he is a very diverse and possibly underrated musician

  • @judithweiss6727

    @judithweiss6727

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JustJP one of my favorites too. I recommend the 1986 double album live album. All his hits with that super energy of live performance. Another underrated album is Big World.

  • @sidecardog5244
    @sidecardog52444 жыл бұрын

    If you only know his radio hits (3 or 4 probably) you may not realize what a great musician and lyricist he was. His songs were not the usual boring pop songs about ❤️. He wrote about gender (‘It’s different for Girls/Pretty Boys), pop culture (I’m the Man, Beat Crazy ), politics, racism, sexism ( Fit, In Every Home, a Nightmare). His first 3 albums were Punk, Ska, Jazz, Reggae, other....influenced. He transitioned into a more jazz and R&B sound. He even made an excellent Big Band album called Jumpin Jive. I could go on and on , however I’ll sum it up. JJ is my favorite non prog artist from the early eighties. The scope of his work is amazing. PS, Elvis Costello is a close second.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like hes really really diverse! Ty Woody

  • @Azabaxe80

    @Azabaxe80

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey, do you think Jackson's "Heaven and Hell' song cycle was influenced by Elvis Costello's "Juliet Letters" cycle? I just thought of that because you brought up Costello.

  • @mikecook7530

    @mikecook7530

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ooh, an Elvis Costello reaction; now there's a thought. What would be a good choice? Perhaps "Pump it Up" or the emotional cover he did of "She" ? There's so many...

  • @sidecardog5244

    @sidecardog5244

    4 жыл бұрын

    JustJP Have a listen to ‘Fit’ from Beat Crazy. I kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioWouo96ZrGfmtI.html It will knock your socks off! Way way ahead of the times. Also check out ‘Battleground’ from that album (early rap). But be warned, very strong language...it’s an anti racist song that ruffles a few feathers.

  • @sidecardog5244

    @sidecardog5244

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fav EC song? I love the compilation double album ‘Girls,Girls...’. Lots of great songs. Maybe The song ‘This Year’s Girl’. Or ‘Alison’ or ‘Veronica’

  • @johnfranklin5277
    @johnfranklin52773 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes! This was a great upbeat hit! My best memory of this song was when I was visiting my dad and stepmother. They were living in Thousand Oaks, California. They had just bought a new Buick Riviera, dad worked in Malibu, called and said come over to my office, And well all have lunch. So we go out to the car and she says, here you drive! I was 22. So were driving down the freeway, a beautiful summer day, and this comes on, and I say you have to hear this great new song! I crank up the stereo, were flying down the freeway in this beautiful new car, and I'm with the world's best stepmom. And she really liked it! Seems like yesterday. Alas, they have both passed now.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome John, a perfect driving song.

  • @johnfranklin5277

    @johnfranklin5277

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JustJP Yes, during the song, I picked up the pace from 70 to a little over 80! She didn't notice. Or if she did, she didn't say a word!! Lol. She was one in a million. Its funny how a simple moment can be so memorable.

  • @silvertube52
    @silvertube524 жыл бұрын

    Saw Joe Jackson live in the mid-1980's. Excellent show, great performer.

  • @martingore9037
    @martingore90374 жыл бұрын

    80 's simply ....BEST DECADE!

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @mana3735
    @mana37354 жыл бұрын

    I love this song...always have. It really does give me that feeling of driving around New York at night in a yellow taxi. Very atmospheric.

  • @laudanum669

    @laudanum669

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Mana For sure or riding in a Taxi on a Saturday Night Steppin’ Out in Manhattan for the evening with your girl. I have the vision of a warm Spring night with a little rain and the reflection of the cities lights in the puddles on the streets.

  • @vernonallen3370
    @vernonallen33704 жыл бұрын

    Jackson was part of a uk wave in the late 70's that was well received in the states, along with Elvis Costello Nick Lowe Dire Straits Sniff and the Tears Graham Parker and Squeeze.

  • @sidecardog5244
    @sidecardog52444 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bruce, you have excellent taste in music. Joe Jackson! In my top twenty favorite all time artists. His first 4 to 5 records are phenomenal. Look Sharp://I’m The Man//Beat Crazy//Stepping Out//Body and Soul. His Big Band Album, Jumpin Jive, really stands the test of time. Favs from my JJ playlist: Fools in Love/ Look Sharp/ It’s Different for Girls/ Friday/ Crime Don’t Pay/You Can’t Get What You Want.... Steppin Out is actually one of my least favorite JJ songs. Good Atmospherics but the music is too simple for my taste. His biggest hit though (maybe tied with Is She Really Going Out With Him?). Ps, JJ was a true multi-instrumentalist. I looked it up once, and I think he plays like 5 or six instruments (including that little harmonica piano thingy...forgot what it’s called). Edit: melodica is the thingy.

  • @stephenwilson5713
    @stephenwilson57134 жыл бұрын

    I saw Joe Jackson playing in a pub in London in the 80s, he was great. Give a listen to "Is she really going out with him" it was his big hit. Bruce, hope you feel better soon. see you.

  • @josiepkat
    @josiepkat10 ай бұрын

    This was another of the first videos in heavy rotation when MTV first came on the air. I love this song and the album. It’s really captures the anticipation of the night and its possibilities, especially for young people. I love songs about the night whether it’s this or Tom Waits, etc.. This song sweeps you up and carries you away. It’s magical.

  • @1nelsondj
    @1nelsondj4 жыл бұрын

    The most influential album I ever bought was the 1980 "Times Square" soundtrack (never seen the movie) which introduced me to a bunch of great artists. Joe Jackson had a song on there as well as XTC, Roxy Music, Gary Numan, The Pretenders, Talking Heads, Ramones, Patti Smith Group and The Cure. 2 other Joe Jackson songs I used to hear on the radio a lot when living in England are 'It's Different for Girls' and 'Is She Really Going Out with Him?' and they're worth checking out in addition to other hits.

  • @scottgelb2650

    @scottgelb2650

    4 жыл бұрын

    You've listed a lot of my favorite bands from that era. I also loved those two Joe Jackson songs. Also Sunday Papers. And, I guess, pretty much all the rest of that album.

  • @bottomsupbass
    @bottomsupbass4 жыл бұрын

    first time I heard this was riding around Cleveland looking at Christmas lights as a child. I remember the glockenspiel sounding like Christmas bells. Joe is an exquisite musician and I encourage listening to his first 3 albums for pop, punk and blues. songs like "somethings always breaking us in two" "is she really going out with him" .

  • @vernonallen3370
    @vernonallen33704 жыл бұрын

    Cha cha loco by Joe Jackson is superb.

  • @michiganjfrog366
    @michiganjfrog3663 жыл бұрын

    I love this song. It reminds me of high school and a memory of nervous energy and emotions being a teen..

  • @TheDude613
    @TheDude6134 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could listen to this song for the first time again.

  • @silvertube52
    @silvertube523 жыл бұрын

    Won tix to see Joe Jackson at the Berkeley Greek Theater in the mid 1980's. Memorable experience, it made me a fan!

  • @DurandCompton
    @DurandCompton4 жыл бұрын

    A wonderful little tune.

  • @joelliebler5690
    @joelliebler56903 жыл бұрын

    Big hit by Joe! Danceable,👍🏻❤️☮️🎹🎼

  • @manualboyca
    @manualboyca4 жыл бұрын

    I was ten years old when this was on the radio, and I hated it. Watching this video today, I absolutely loved the song and want to listen to more from Joe Jackson!

  • @Lightmane
    @Lightmane3 жыл бұрын

    I always enjoyed listening to this song when it came on the radio. I love that cool groove. It's just fun to listen to.

  • @waynedexter
    @waynedexter4 жыл бұрын

    This song reminds me of NYC, in the fall, on a Friday or Saturday. Going out to a nice restaurant, then drinks and then dancing, til 2 in the morning.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Exactly

  • @thejoker-ie1mm
    @thejoker-ie1mm Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks Justin, you never get a track wrong. 👍 Greetings from Italy 🙋‍♂

  • @herbhill7591
    @herbhill75914 жыл бұрын

    Excellent joe Jackson choice! Real good driving song. Get well soon Bruce 👍

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is!

  • @adam872
    @adam8724 жыл бұрын

    This has been a favourite of mine since it was released and frankly the rest of the album is just as good. The combo of the piano, organ and drum/bass pattern is just magical.

  • @tallykev6608
    @tallykev66084 жыл бұрын

    I've loved this song since it came out... reminds me of this girl i had a crush on in high school. The beat is awesome.

  • @ethanoreilly2002
    @ethanoreilly20023 жыл бұрын

    Joe Jackson is incredibly diverse, Big band jazz, ska, new wave/punk, pop he's done it all

  • @ChipMatthews
    @ChipMatthews4 жыл бұрын

    This whole album is fantastic. Lots of great stuff in his catalog. I've seen him live three times. Look Sharp was the soundtrack to many a college party. His bass player Graham Maby is great. If you enjoyed this then you'll find lots to love in his discography. Incredibly talented songwriter and composer.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chip! Thats what it seems like

  • @veganm8918

    @veganm8918

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you are not familiar check out the Mikes Murder soundtrack. It was some obscure B film that was quite unremarkable. Joe Jackson, however did the music and the album has some exceptional songs. It is far less known. And agreed this is a great album!

  • @AlexAlex-dr9zc
    @AlexAlex-dr9zc4 жыл бұрын

    You may listen to the whole album as there is really nothing to reject there ! "Real men" is a so beautiful song !

  • @AlexAlex-dr9zc

    @AlexAlex-dr9zc

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh btw, get well Bruce !

  • @TuckertonRR
    @TuckertonRR4 жыл бұрын

    A fairly big hit from '82, you never hear this on the radio anymore. Probably Joe Jackson's biggest US hit, but he had a lot more popular songs in the UK.

  • @Raittway
    @Raittway3 жыл бұрын

    Love Joe Jackson and have all of his albums. It's Different For Girls is one of my favs. By the way Squeeze is a great band, check out the song Tempted!!

  • @utubernow1
    @utubernow14 жыл бұрын

    Get well Bruce!!!! What a beautiful song, and so well made JJ is such a great muscian. I remember when he first hit the scene with 'Different for girls' and 'Is she really going out with him'..He's an excellent song writer. 'Soul Kiss' is another fantastic song of his. And of course 'Always something breaking us in to' which along with the one you played were probably his two biggest hits. Great reaction. Thanks!

  • @kuhnhan

    @kuhnhan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm on the home stretch of recovery now. I remember seeing him play "It's Different for Girls" live. He got a bit irritated when the audience didn't wait for the short bass solo at the end before they started the applause. It's a little thing, but he wanted the audience to hear the entire song.

  • @utubernow1

    @utubernow1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kuhnhan Yea, he is also a perfectionist if I recall. lol

  • @thewarmthofthesun1
    @thewarmthofthesun14 жыл бұрын

    This is quite possibly his highest charting song, but his entire catalog is fantastic. Like many of the other artists you've chosen, he has a huge variety of styles throughout his career--including some instrumental and classical work as well as big band. JJ's great! My favorite of his albums is Big World--which was recorded live to get a more natural feel. The audience was asked to remain still and not clap. Hometown from that album is so good! Also, Joe put out a live album called Summer in the City that featured piano, bass, and drums. I would have never thought he could get such amazing sound with three people. I don't tend to like live albums, but that one is an exception. When I met him some years ago, he raved to me about how wonderful Walter Becker of Steely Dan was. I too am a huge Becker fan. I always especially liked Joe for that.

  • @mightyV444
    @mightyV444 Жыл бұрын

    This was the first JJ song I'd ever heard, at the time of its release, and I liked it straight away. But it would still be quite a few more years before I'd really get into his Music and buy several of his albums, helped by one of my bands covering his song 'One More Time' and my band mates giving me his '80-86' live album as a birthday present 🙂 Saw him perform together with the original JJ Band here in Wellington/NZ when they were touring their 'Volume 4' album, and it was a great night, too! 😊 Gosh, even _that_ is now nearly 20 years ago! 😅

  • @ronjm945
    @ronjm9454 жыл бұрын

    Joe Jackson was a fantastic artist from the 80’s, blending new wave sounds with a touch of Jazz! He was a unique artist who’s music has stood the test of time! Another of such artists from this era that you should react to is XTC. Where only making plans for Nigel, General and Majors, Dear God, Senses working overtime, Peter Pumpkinhead or Mayor of Simpleton are all great songs by this great new wave progressive band..

  • @craxanshards3139

    @craxanshards3139

    4 жыл бұрын

    i like the way you think Ron JM

  • @Kevvinm

    @Kevvinm

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree JP should get into the XTC discography.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty Ron! I'll add em into my list

  • @m.gideonhoyle409

    @m.gideonhoyle409

    4 жыл бұрын

    Big yes for some XTC. Fantastic band.

  • @thewarmthofthesun1

    @thewarmthofthesun1

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's not just an artist from the 80s. He started in the 70s and released a 40th anniversary album last year.

  • @richardw4336
    @richardw43364 жыл бұрын

    Love this track.Love the album. Love Joe and glad you liked this too. Another album from my student days that I still listen to and always happy to hear.

  • @robertjewell9727
    @robertjewell97274 жыл бұрын

    Best wishes, Bruce! Great song. Now I'm gonna be steppin' out. The city calls us.

  • @arielquarante
    @arielquarante4 жыл бұрын

    Oh no ! Please, bring us back the Sikth again ! 😏 It was a big step in the past. I've not listen this song for years. A fresh and nice song I'd forgotten. And it was also a long time since you didn't play something I knew ! This song hasn't aged so much bad apparently. Thank you very much, mister host. Bruce : 10 to 15 Joe Jackon's drops, morning, midday and evening, diluted in 15 to 30 ml of JustJP solution : that's the way to return healthy.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well, if you really want more Sikth, I can absolutely oblige :D

  • @jimfrederick3907
    @jimfrederick39074 жыл бұрын

    The video for this is perfect!

  • @pat3834
    @pat38343 жыл бұрын

    Love this song!!! Very catchy tune....

  • @therealtwiggyleaf
    @therealtwiggyleaf4 жыл бұрын

    Cool!

  • @dana_brooke_27
    @dana_brooke_273 жыл бұрын

    In summer of 82 this was the theme song of going out to the Hamptons to party.

  • @bottomsupbass
    @bottomsupbass4 жыл бұрын

    accidentally found your channel. love the open mindedness of experiencing new music from any genre. ill certainly listen up and hopefully suggest something to broaden even 1 persons musical world. thx

  • @jimbricker4982
    @jimbricker49824 жыл бұрын

    If you love this song, you’ll love the whole album. Nice one, JP.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty :)

  • @sergiog.4093
    @sergiog.40934 жыл бұрын

    Masterpiece

  • @iainweller452
    @iainweller4524 жыл бұрын

    Another great song choice 👍 Joe Jackson did some classic late 70s and 80s songs I always liked... It’s Different for Girls, and Is She Really Going Out With Him both classic 70s songs

  • @markspooner1224
    @markspooner12244 жыл бұрын

    This popped up today, I wish I'd seen it at the time so that I could have offered my best wishes too. I love Joe Jackson so I really enjoyed this reaction. There isn't another channel that covers so much of my favourite music, so a big thank you Justin, I'm glad I found you!

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mark!

  • @REDJR22
    @REDJR222 жыл бұрын

    Thanks JP, thanks Bruce and Bruce be well!

  • @Lwize
    @Lwize4 жыл бұрын

    Terrific track.

  • @randyteta9170
    @randyteta91703 жыл бұрын

    Great song

  • @juaneato
    @juaneato2 жыл бұрын

    Masterpiece.

  • @varsitycamplife
    @varsitycamplife4 жыл бұрын

    Soundtrack of my junior year...great track, great album, great artist.His album Big World blew me away.

  • @rosenfield10
    @rosenfield104 жыл бұрын

    Great song. Ive always loved it. Great artist as well. Good choice, Bruce. Get well soon. Nice job as usual, Justin.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty ty

  • @kennethbenson2931
    @kennethbenson29313 жыл бұрын

    My first ever CD! His album Look Sharp is late 70s pop punk perfection.

  • @davidmccullough7402
    @davidmccullough74024 жыл бұрын

    Classic!

  • @shannonweaver2901
    @shannonweaver29014 жыл бұрын

    I just subscribed because you reacted and liked one of my all-time favorite songs aaand you said that you love the 80s❤❤❤Win!Win!

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Shannon :D

  • @uncletom618
    @uncletom6184 жыл бұрын

    Joe is fantastic LIVE!

  • @SuperChiko
    @SuperChiko4 жыл бұрын

    This is a beautiful song 🌠🌠

  • @patrick3926
    @patrick39262 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always loved this song. Heard it a million times but the storytelling and check out the music video with the maid 🔥. The whole album is fantastic

  • @magister8084
    @magister80844 жыл бұрын

    Simple and catchy. I like it soooo much!

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @jaybird4093
    @jaybird40934 жыл бұрын

    Certain songs really capture the feeling of the 80's for me and transport me back in time. This track is one of them. Great choice, Bruce, get well soon!

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @JeromeDukes
    @JeromeDukes4 жыл бұрын

    Know the tune, didn't know JJ sang the song. I think it's crazy how you know the words to a song but never really had the song on your playlist ever. The power of radio back in the day was really something. Nice choice Bruce, best wishes of the season to you and yours and get well soon.

  • @davidmaholchic6146
    @davidmaholchic61464 жыл бұрын

    So much could Joe Jackson out there especially his first three albums keep going

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty David!

  • @direnova6284
    @direnova62844 жыл бұрын

    I remember the video was film of London streets at night from the view of being driven in a car. Having done that a hundred times it really nailed the feel.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    The video definitely perfectly matches the song

  • @direnova6284

    @direnova6284

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JustJP Took the trouble to watch the video, not the video I remembered :D . It must have been a film or something that used this music and it fit so well. I do now remember this video and it is as you say, a perfect match.

  • @justintime42000

    @justintime42000

    4 жыл бұрын

    Direnova I would love to see a London version of this video.

  • @Vince-lq3ve
    @Vince-lq3ve4 жыл бұрын

    That's an excellent mainstream Joe Jackson song for sure, now may I recommend a follow up Joe Jackson that's a little more cerebral and a bit more dark and intriguing: most anything from his album Beat Crazy: Fit, One on One, Mad at you, In Every Dream Home (a Nightmare)...

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im up for it!

  • @cat-o-matic
    @cat-o-matic4 жыл бұрын

    This is one of those rare 80s tunes that although it's mostly synth (I think the only thing not synth is the piano), it doesn't feel synth. Beautiful piano composition. I was steppin' out in 82 and this was my steppin' out tune. 🚕

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very true, and this is definitely a "get out the house and do something" song

  • @jacksonmorganfroghin4815
    @jacksonmorganfroghin48152 жыл бұрын

    The Quintessential Eighties Jam to my mind. This and Der Kommissar by After the Fire. Great ànalysis as usual, Justin.

  • @ruipina5636
    @ruipina56364 жыл бұрын

    JJ's night & day, highly recommended album. Good taste...

  • @Pulsar77
    @Pulsar774 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see a reaction to Joe Jackson, he doesn't get enough attention on youtube. He has a unique style, it's instantly recognizable. Here are some other great songs of his: - Happy Ending - Be My Number Two - Real Men - You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) - The Verdict Best wishes, Bruce. Great recommendation.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty Pulsar!

  • @Jaqueli9er
    @Jaqueli9er4 жыл бұрын

    another one of my all time favorites =O it took me YEARS to know the name of this song.

  • @MissAstorDancer
    @MissAstorDancer4 жыл бұрын

    I seem to be in a hyper-emotional state right now (for reasons that would be understandable). But this brilliant, beautiful song brought me to tears, streaming down my face, and very intense mixed emotions! Really loved your review and analysis of the song! Great request, Bruce! You have great taste!!! Wishing you quick healing and recovery, and a Blessed Christmas!

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you're feeling better Astor, but I'm very happy you enjoyed the song/video :)

  • @thedarksiderebel
    @thedarksiderebel4 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see this on your channel! Joe is actually my uncle and this is one of my favorite songs of his. If you haven't already, you should give a listen to Fool from his latest album. It is as good as anything he did at the start of his career.

  • @shanehenderson4809
    @shanehenderson48094 жыл бұрын

    great choice

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty for watching Shane!

  • @iainweller452
    @iainweller4524 жыл бұрын

    Get well soon Bruce 🙏🏻👍

  • @kuhnhan

    @kuhnhan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @markbarnwell942
    @markbarnwell9423 жыл бұрын

    Number 2 would be a great one to react to next. Heart felt love song.

  • @iloveanimals1662
    @iloveanimals16624 жыл бұрын

    Yay!🙌🏻👏🏻

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    👋

  • @OronOfMontreal
    @OronOfMontreal4 жыл бұрын

    With "Stepping Out" you have stepped into a different world, Justin. A rich world of imagination and talent. Although Joe Jackson started out, like Elvis Costello, as a late-70s Punk rocker, he, like Costello, proved himself much more versatile and adventurous.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats what I'm hearing! Ty Oron

  • @ArtofFreeSpeech
    @ArtofFreeSpeech4 жыл бұрын

    Now, I love me some Joe Jackson. His "Look Sharp" album was another of those in my top 10 most influential (as in influenced me the most). If you don't already know most of his music, check out "Fools in Love", "Look Sharp", and "Sunday Papers."

  • @stlmopoet
    @stlmopoet4 жыл бұрын

    Have heard this song since I was 16 and never knew who did it. Have always thought of it as just pleasant, mellow background music. The piano work is great. Have never been too big on drum machine. I prefer people playing instruments. Will check out more of his music now that I've connected a name to the song.

  • @peppernagre3126
    @peppernagre31264 жыл бұрын

    Liked this for years now but I always kinda thought Steely Dan sang it. Well thanks Bruce and best wishes to you ✌

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha, we're all learning :D

  • @DrVentur3
    @DrVentur34 жыл бұрын

    You asked at one point why people like watching your videos. Personally, I love sharing music. I worked in a record store back in the day, and I loved finding folks that I could share artists with. They'd buy records and come back in a week or two... maybe they would be looking for more, or maybe returning that dog of an album I suggested! But we'd talk about what their impressions were, and keep looking for music they might enjoy. Finding a record store that you 'fit' with was really wonderful... I think you would have loved them. Anyway, you're fun to watch because you appreciate diverse types of music, and you've clearly really listened to the tune and have insightful feedback. I rarely get to share new music these days, so it's nice to sort of vicariously share your discoveries with you. I'm going to give you two recommendations that will certainly make an impression! * Mr. Bungle - Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz. Jazz synth metal circus cartoon music from hell. I dare you to listen to the tune and not crack a big smile. * XTC - River of Orchids. Underrated and influential Brittish pop. This is not a typical tune for them, but is a remarkable, quirky, and lush tune. You need to explore XTC, sir... so many good, good songs ranging from manic punk/synth/pop to rock to pop to... well, this song. Have a safe and merry holiday!

  • @Kevvinm

    @Kevvinm

    4 жыл бұрын

    Craig Polson where does one start with XTC? There are a few of us trying to get Justin interested, but to no avail yet. If you still like sharing music there is a great fb group called Everything indie/Alternative if that happens to be a genre you’re interested in.

  • @DrVentur3

    @DrVentur3

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Kevvinm Will join up on FB straight away, thanks. As for where to start with XTC, it's hard to say. I think for Justin River of Orchids would grab both his appreciation with more challenging music and depth of melody. It's about as proggy as Andy ever got (I assume it's mostly a Partridge song). But it is hard to choose one XTC song to represent the entirety of their catalog.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    That totally makes sense, and would be a great way of not only sharing and exploring music, but doing so with a sense of community as well. Thanks for that context Craig, it wasn't something I ever really thought of. I've been getting a lot of suggestions for XTC, so I'm definitely going to have to put them on the list!

  • @DrVentur3

    @DrVentur3

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JustJP It also helped that I was in Santa Cruz at the time, working with really eclectic folks with eclectic tastes. One guy would obsess over any pop band with a hot blonde in it (Berlin, ABBA, Til Tuesday, Roxette, etc.)... others liked more classic rock bands. One guy was totally into Eugene Chadbourne who, I kid you not, played the electric rake. I definitely learned to appreciate different styles. And I also learned that I often don't really know what I like when I first hear it.

  • @DrVentur3

    @DrVentur3

    4 жыл бұрын

    Woop - got cut off - I'll wrap that up. Some songs I would initially hate when they got played in the store over and over, and I would find that sometimes those songs just grew on me, and I reluctantly came to love them. Dunno why. In fact, those tend to be the songs which grow on me more and more over time. The songs I like instantly tend to be the ones that fade faster for me.

  • @misterkite
    @misterkite4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent choice. I always loved Joe Jackson. I'd also recommend Ben Folds.

  • @jimfrederick3907
    @jimfrederick39073 жыл бұрын

    This video is genius!

  • @stevedotwood
    @stevedotwood4 жыл бұрын

    get well Bruce. It's a great song. I always liked about it that he actually starts the song with the bridge. (vocally)

  • @justintime42000

    @justintime42000

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stef Vanstiphout You mean the chorus. There is no bridge in this song.

  • @PittOriole
    @PittOriole4 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite love songs of all time. It's also one of those tunes that's great on its own but even better in the context of the Night and Day album. It is the song the entire first side of the album leads up to. The flow of that first side (the Night Side) is awesome, even a song like TV Age which is pretty weird on its own it fits perfectly into that context.

  • @qmiller9
    @qmiller94 жыл бұрын

    Feel better, Bruce!!

  • @droopyofthenorthwestmounted
    @droopyofthenorthwestmounted4 жыл бұрын

    For me the most evocative JJ song is Glamour and Pain. I'm not quite sure why it gets under my skin. But it does. Check it out -- preferably the original from Night and Day II.

  • @krys1301
    @krys13014 жыл бұрын

    I just learned to play this on the piano

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @Kevvinm
    @Kevvinm4 жыл бұрын

    Good choice Bruce, I just happened to be listening to his LP “ Beat Crazy” before checking in on this vid.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    What timing! :D

  • @johnpbh
    @johnpbh4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Joe Jackson, never heard anyone Reacting to a Joe Jackson number. Great one BTW. He was a contemporary of Elvis Costello and I think they are both classy songwriters. The next one to do by Joe is "Be My Number Two". There are many more but go for that one next. Have a great Christmas. And Bruce, get better soon.

  • @JustJP

    @JustJP

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty John:)

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