I saw Joe Jackson in NYC about 20 years ago. I was with someone who knew someone and we ended up in a small bar after the show with Joe Jackson and a few others. The place wasn’t crowded; Joe was friendly, easy to approach and we had a decent conversation. He listened to whoever he was speaking with and just hung out until we left. A great guy!

@roseakarosiehweinstein3216

Жыл бұрын

Cool beans my dear

@DjWellDressedMan

5 ай бұрын

If the Bar was in Soho, we might have crossed paths! I was in town for the New Music Seminar and I was in SoHo tripping on LSD and Joe Jackson walked by me and into a very small Bar. Too High to say Hi.

@fridastwin

2 ай бұрын

Love this memory. Thanks for sharing❤

This song has been haunting me lately… makes me feel 16 again listening to WLIR on my parents Magnavox stereo full blast. ❤❤❤

@b.a.mckenna4956

3 ай бұрын

Haven't heard anyone mention LIR on KZread before. Cool.

@joannesheaffer9522

Ай бұрын

Sweet kind of memories.

Who else is still loving this song in 2022? 😷🤙🏼

@keviningles5580

5 ай бұрын

2024

@braindamage9604

3 ай бұрын

2024

@jimmymullen7825

3 ай бұрын

Me...Ireland 2024......

@MaxxWatt

2 ай бұрын

24

@MaxxWatt

2 ай бұрын

2024

Excellent song. One of his very, very best tunes. He is so underrated.

@wisconsindonna

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I unfortunately just discovered him and I can’t stop listening! This song is WAY ahead of time

@joane5777

Жыл бұрын

Been listening to Joe since the late 70's!! Always loved his music and still do 45 years later ❤

@denisewhitney8174

5 ай бұрын

​@@wisconsindonna, Joe has many great songs.

@LauraBlack-rp8js

Ай бұрын

Joe is my absolute fave

Wow. A song that sounds just as good live as the record did. This was back in the days when artists could actually sing. Great song.

@janisnolette

6 жыл бұрын

Know that is talent

@morpheusspirit6609

5 жыл бұрын

merthyrboyo An absolutely brilliant song. Sung with a real hard punk attitude and soulful voice. A real classic!!

@morpheusspirit6609

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Baker An absolutely brilliant song. Sung with a real hard punk attitude and soulful voice. A real classic!!

@cafecomdublagem2022

3 жыл бұрын

Bhu

@lanapalij4014

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is! Had it on Vinyl, back in the day when music, musicians and stereo equipment was the BEST sounding....! Sorry, Bluetooth sucks, I must be from the dinosaur era.... lol

He is such a perfectionist, and anytime I want to hear a live version of a song done right, I come back to this year after year. It's just masterful.

@raymondnavarro5100

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@penelopeplimsoul3617

6 ай бұрын

❤❤ I come back, too. Every movement is perfection, his sense of humor with the audience and crew, and it's kind of a sad song. His lyrics show how vulnerable he really is.

@AidanofLindisfarne

10 күн бұрын

Yes, I've never heard anything they've done live be anything other than flawless, or damn close

..i'm glad THIS Joe Jackson is still around..

Was there ANY better than Joe and the band during the New Wave/Punk era? No, not even close. Their combination of song writing, innovation, musical prowess, raw energy and live performance was completely unparalleled. No others that could do it all like Joe and the boys.

@danbuckholz9228

3 жыл бұрын

Elvis Costello and the Attractions

@matthewwoelfle5533

3 жыл бұрын

Talkinh Heads. Listen to "The Name Of The Band Is Talking Heads" if you want to hear a band with a brilliant songbook, play better on stage than in the studio.

@johnmc3862

3 жыл бұрын

Paul Weller.

@donaldfewell8908

2 жыл бұрын

@@danbuckholz9228 Yes!

@donaldfewell8908

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmc3862 The Jam, and then The Style Council from '82 to '89.

Most underrated singer ever!

@mattnuttall2832

6 жыл бұрын

gary williams One of the most underrated and unappreciated artists too! The guys a genius.

A masterpiece. Never ages. Great writer

@oughtonoughton2634

Жыл бұрын

Patricia i love your comment , this lovely guy as been my favourite since his beginning ,, i will adore him forever lol Jane x💞💞💞

Was at a small club in Atlanta (Alex coolies) electric ball room, magical night with Joe and his band. They used the same restroom as the public. Those were special times for this musical genre

He looks so young! It's hard to remember how young he was writing such cynical, personal lyrics.

@jnelchef

4 жыл бұрын

We were all much younger then, 40 years ago, frightening! The last time I dressed up for Halloween, it was as Joe Jackson on the cover of I'm the man, I was 14. We figured we'd take one last stab at childhood.

@timford3599

2 жыл бұрын

Hetty, That's the beauty, soul & genius of Joe Jackson. His sardonic wisdom even at such a young age lends the real power to his music. I believe that he's one of the greatest song writers and arrangers of the 20th Century!

@roseakarosiehweinstein3216

10 ай бұрын

​@@jnelchefcool

This man is in my soul. He gave me the soundtrack of my youth ....helped shape my worldview, validated my joy,pain and anger , and gave me the best live shows imaginable.

I think this is his best song.

@simonjamesyoung8091

8 жыл бұрын

+Logic Enforcer Totally in the same ballpark

@michaelshreeve2516

7 жыл бұрын

Simon Young

@ExBruinsFan

7 жыл бұрын

This one or Real Men. It's very insightful.

@johnhogthrob1167

7 жыл бұрын

I think so too...if not, it's definitely up there...

@losethemadness4382

5 жыл бұрын

+ExBruinsFan - Roger that.

I think he's a musical genius. Lisa Mackres

@morpheusspirit6609

5 жыл бұрын

Lisa Mackres An absolutely brilliant song. Sung with a real hard punk attitude and soulful voice. A real classic of its day because he combined different music styles... punk, pop, new wave and soul.

@gaylasmith5279

3 жыл бұрын

I must concur. Absolutely brilliant.

@karenkranz2682

3 жыл бұрын

So underrated as an artist. It would be nice to see him work more.

One of the greatest songs ever recorded in my opinion.

One of my all time favourite songs. Jackson was a poet.

THAT, my friends, is committing to singing the song with emotion!!!

When I was 15 I would play this song over and over

@quacksmack7449

5 ай бұрын

I still do ! :)

Genius. Great performance of a brilliant song.

I've been listening to Joe Jackson lately. I forgot what a great, unique and interesting writer and performer he was. Another great song here.

@RtB68

2 жыл бұрын

I always thought Elvis Costello got the love that Joe deserved. Both great talents but why Joe got overlooked is beyond me.

I met Joe while working in the cocktail bar at the holiday inn in Chelsea. As an 🇦🇺, what a great experience it was back in the day😊 Lovely, humble guy.

this song is Genius

@morpheusspirit6609

5 жыл бұрын

Gail Barraclough An absolutely brilliant song. Sung with a real hard punk attitude and soulful voice. A real classic!!

@johnrael3112

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. The song is awesome. Plus, his band is so dialed in. They are great!

What a tune man!! A forgotten classic,.what has happened to music these days?

Back before there was autotune, looping and distortion...this is how raw talent sounded.

@quacksmack7449

5 ай бұрын

amen... Joe Jackson has to be the most underrated singer in post punk history. And a set of fellow musicians that he has...this was for real !

I keep coming back to this.....it must be one of the most perfect performances of any song ever, even nuances of facial expression.....wow!

@rob440six

4 жыл бұрын

It's like you're speaking for me. I keep coming back to this song, and seeing just what you describe. Perfection.

@janeough45

4 жыл бұрын

this guy is beyond compare ,hes a genius then now and always until eternity lol

Perhaps his best song for all of you sophisticates who need to wise up. Aside from the role reversal it's got a haunting gorgeous sound.

@malcolmbeckett9802

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he was, great maybe still could be, I see him in Portsmouth, UK, now and then, it would be great to see him come back

@ma_de_sa5848

2 жыл бұрын

It's not role reversal, it's just a man speaking his experience.

So young. Just before his voice got more powerful and he was ruling the world...

He had a broken leg when I saw him, and was glued to a chair. Totally changed the act. Amazing talent.

Joe Jackson's work and image still feel really fresh. I was really surprised that his songs weren't 90's. He's played a lot on the radio and could have sworn these were released in 96 or something.

@bruceradz

2 жыл бұрын

It seems fresher, not as old as the 80s, because you remember it so well, as if it was really the 90s when it came out. At least we can remember to begin with haha 😂 I realize your post is a year old, but thought I would reply anyway 🤗 take care...

This live version is crazy excellent. What a delivery Joe!

so fucking good, really stands the test of time. played I'm the man today - fantastic

Best version of this song on youtube !!!!

@morpheusspirit6609

5 жыл бұрын

graham mafham An absolutely brilliant song. Sung with a real hard punk attitude and soulful voice. A real classic of its day. 👍🏽

Who said anything about love?... Brilliant, beautiful musician! ❤️ 🌹

Still one of my fave songs

@morpheusspirit6609

5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Oxley An absolutely brilliant song. Sung with a real hard punk attitude and soulful voice. A real classic of its day. 👍🏽

@roseakarosiehweinstein3216

Жыл бұрын

@@morpheusspirit6609 I agree with you on that my dear this is a pretty great song

Pity "they" don't make songs like this anymore. …. Peace and love :)

That live fade out ending gave me chills!

@oughtonoughton2634

Жыл бұрын

Jakoliee i agree with your comment , cold chills were the order of the day, What a bloke lol Jane x💞

Saw him on this tour and got to speak to the band in the tour bus....more of a van really. He wrote my friend, massive fan, a really nice letter. Top guy, top songs.

Over three decades later and I still find him sensual and attractive. What a wonderful heart he has.

I saw Joe Jackson in 1984 at the 1984 Worlds Fair in New Orleans. Unbelievably great band live. Band was really tight. Great Bass player.

Probably the best of the so-called New Wave acts of the 80s, and still going strong today, in Berlin I believe.

Beyond great lyrics

another classic ageless song

Graham remains my freaking hero. So solid, while basically being the main melodic instrument in the band. Check out the wild stuff he plays under the chorus, and then the out. A stinkin' genius I say.

@bearmassaro

7 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt, Graham Maby is the most under-rated bass guitarist in the history of Rock & Roll. The guy is beyond talented, he's gifted!

@losblancos5089

7 жыл бұрын

3 cats made me want to be a bass player: Graham, Pino, and Pete Farndon, with a special mention for Tina Weymouth.

@dazbiggadike

7 жыл бұрын

los blancos Graham is my friend Laurie's cousin. Joe wrote the song Is She Really Going Out With Him about Graham's sister.

@chasbodaniels1744

5 жыл бұрын

It’s wonderful to see some appreciation for Graham Maby’s bass playing. The guy was perfect for this band and on Joe’s first couple of albums. Read an interview where he said fans ask why he played differently on Joe’s later material and on other projects. Guess they don’t realize that a melodic and punchy style doesn’t work for all genres.

@TRS0626

2 жыл бұрын

Add his vocals so complement Joe. Nice high range

Stepping out his best song but this is number 2

Radio City Music Hall NYC 1983 Got to see Joe Jackson Live. Great Times

This genius guy belongs in the Hall of fame , i have adored him since his beginning , his voice is so unique ,, what a guy lol Jane xx🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@terrynicholls4173

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you hes fantastic

All people want is truth and trust. It is same for everyone.

Gary Sanford. The best guitarist that nobody has heard of.

I'm 57 next week..still come back to when music was music

@The_Mimewar

6 ай бұрын

I’m 45, but I absolutely understand and come back for the same

saw him at poplar creek in '86 - one of the best concerts I've been to

This is a masterpiece !!!

Supported Joe back in 1982 at a Uni gig. One of the best bands of that era, very under rated. Loved the Jumping Jive album….

I got to see him sing this live, many years after this. Hasn't lost his stuff! Great fun

He is so, so very good. He alone WAS the 80s. And still changing. Still giving. And ain't it just like planet Earth that he would be totally and completely underrated?

Always loved Joe Jackson. Live album never left my car stereo. Looks a bit like Stuart from the comic book store.

Takes me back to the 80’s , young, great times, no big worries in life! Great music from JJ

I just rediscovered Joe Jackson, so to speak. Man. He was the man in his own way. This performance was great. I was wondering what it would sound like with him alone on the piano.

I always thought this was squeeze ?!? Absolute belter ❤️

@oughtonoughton2634

Жыл бұрын

Cat i agree with your comment ,,,squeeze were so similar with their lyrics ,, joes classics all tell a story , so did Squeeze xx i will always adore this genius of a bloke xx lol Jane x🎶🎸🎹🎺🎷🎤💽🎥🎵🎵xxx

Absolute genius!...Joe had everything at the time. The bohemian look, delivered by a passionate new wave troubadour. His music is unique and as progressive today as it was back then, getting better and better through the years.

My first foray into Joe Jackson was “Night and Day”, which is a Cole Porter reference.

I love this SO. HARD.

He is immensely talented Love him

Dude can sure write a song.

Still the best.

Love me some Joe Jackson.

Can’t believe I’m turning 60 and just getting into this stuff! WTF was I doing to miss this lot:( time to get a life I think😂😂😂

@iainsharpe1763

3 жыл бұрын

Back again 😉👍😂😂😂

clever song very talented

Graham is incredible What a wonderful song

Great song and awesome live version. I really miss these 80s bands and hearing them on the radio all the time. Thanks for sharing!

I love this song Joe Jackson and is perfectly talented and sarcastic

Simply JOE Jackson Is the Man!!

@mariannelaba1985

3 жыл бұрын

He's the man who gave you the yo yo

@mariannelaba1985

3 жыл бұрын

Where are the real men? Good question...

he's amazing

Great version of a super tune!

A true artist...

CLASSIC

Great track and sounds great live. The hallmark of a great artist/band and true talent.

what a great song, put together so well.❗

I wish I could transport back to these musical times. How many memories come back from great music like this.

@sevenzdown

2 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing him this Friday night. "Let's do the Time Warp again"

Iv have this in my Favorites and just cant stop coming back to it........... Reminds me when the world was just a tad innoccent. Was life better? Yes?

I recall taping this concert off the radio onto a cassette tape and wore it out. Fantastic concert. Wish I could find the whole thing.

19 marzo 2019, finalmente ho visto Joe (era il suo onomastico) in concerto a Roma, a 300 metri da San Pietro. Ancora un grande! Love you Joe

What a lovely song.

Such a tight live band. Fantastic live version. Thanks for uploading. Joe Jackson Forever x

I'm here because the song was mentioned in the Bentley Little book, "The Haunting." (Library copy) How amazing is it that we can listen to a song immediately?

they are such a tight amazing band - what an amazing song!!

@chasbodaniels1744

5 жыл бұрын

Gary Sanford on guitar never impressed me. Solid, basic, OK, but nothing exciting to add. But tight for sure.

What a tune What a performance. Brilliant thanks

One of the greatest songs ever written

This brings back so many great memories.

Brilliant song. Really sticks with you... by a brilliant musician

Also one of the featured songs in British film Different For Girls! The film has a great sound track!

Joe is such a sweety

It is amazing to me that was I was in H.S. when this came out; how many people did not realize that it is tongue in cheek. Great tune; thank you for posting.

@davidamigos.davidamigosnwa4522

5 жыл бұрын

RIP_CommonSense how do you know?

@losethemadness4382

5 жыл бұрын

Because I read an interview with Joe Jackson decades ago in which he stated that.

Still procesing I've discovered this song through Thom Yorke and Johnny Grenwood (The Smile). Got me hooked by the sound and all. It's the type of melody and vibe nobody does anymore. Capsule time!

This should 40 million views

FANTASTIC.

I love this song. I miss Joe.

Just perfect

Saw him back in the day at the Berkeley Greek...what an amazing show!! Brilliant!!

Dynamite video...thanks for posting. 1980...the year I graduated High School, and everyone was listening to Joe Jackson. Look Sharp and I'm the Man hit us all like a ton of bricks. Joe is doing his angry young man bit here, and believe me, in 1980, as today, we just love(d) it.