They're severely underrated . . Pat was a great songwriter and such a loss . . RIP

These guys beat hell out of ANY corporate band today or ever! Rest in peace Pat...one of the best frontmen ever!!!

@rickgehring7507

Жыл бұрын

it was a very sad day when he left us......

@joejones9520

Жыл бұрын

@@rickgehring7507 I wish I couldve met or just seen him but it never clicked with me until recently what a special person and unique talent he was..I went on ebay and found a nice signed item by him and have it on my wall now, closest I can ever get to the real person.

@curly_wyn

Жыл бұрын

They were kind of like the alternative Outfield.

@StONed-yx5qq

Жыл бұрын

Had no idea….just woke up and this song was in my head…. 😳

@familykaplan1341

Жыл бұрын

Damn Kidrock! Bieber! Dua Lipa!

One of the most underrated bands of all time...

@KenSpassione

3 ай бұрын

By far.

@carltimmons3198

3 ай бұрын

criminally underrated

The Smithereens are still one of the coolest bands to ever walk the planet. We need more music like this. Modern top 40 music is such a joke that jokes are offended.

@fittobetied6923

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@bobbyfeather1

2 жыл бұрын

I just posted this on Bill Wyman's page.

@musewolfman

2 жыл бұрын

There's still plenty of good stuff coming out these days, but it doesn't hit the top 40, sadly. You might be interested in Saint Motel.

@thebasedgodmax1163

2 жыл бұрын

@@musewolfman there's great stuff in the top 40 if you're not close minded

@thebasedgodmax1163

2 жыл бұрын

this song wasn't top 40 music in its day. what are you trying to say?

Well they made it to the hall of fame. They certainly deserve it.

"She stood just like Bill Wyman, now I am her biggest fan." What a great line!

@CheekyPseudonym

9 жыл бұрын

"If she asked me to I'd murder I'd gladly lose my soul" speaks to me

@BillyClaire

6 жыл бұрын

Kim Ernst of The Bristols in Boston. She's front right in this picture: f4.bcbits.com/img/a3657103658_10.jpg

@joegeecoin7025

6 жыл бұрын

Billy Claire Would enjoy hearing the backstory on Kim Ernst.

@01frugalbassist85

5 жыл бұрын

Arthur Name Started to type the same thing, verbatim..

@blakevickrey

5 жыл бұрын

I always thought of Tina Weymouth when he says "she stood just like Bill Wyman"

I saw the Smithereens live at a small venue in Norfolk, VA, called the Boathouse about 1994. I had listened to their albums for a few years beforehand, so I was familiar with their music. It's hard to describe just how good this band sounded live. The opening song just punched you in the gut (it might have been this song), and the sound was spare, tight, and loud. I'm sorry to hear that Pat DiNizio passed away 3 years ago. RIP.

@njaneardude

2 жыл бұрын

That Boathouse concert was LEGENDARY!

@shirleycallis9449

2 жыл бұрын

I worked at the Boathouse for 7 years and saw them there as well. Great show(s)!

@gilflores3454

2 жыл бұрын

😢

@piecoffeecat954

2 жыл бұрын

I always thought they had a unique sound.

@billyfoster3223

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Virginia guy, and I remember the Boathouse!😁

One a the greatest rock songs ever written. A total classic that deserves to be right up there with anything by the Stones or The Who or any other damn band. This song is so damn cool it wants to hang out with itself and get chicks

@CheGumby

8 ай бұрын

hold yer wild horses

@glennlanham6309

8 ай бұрын

ha ha

@Trollificusv2

7 ай бұрын

Niiice.

I think what appeals to a lot of people about the smithereens is the fact that they just look like regular dudes that walked up on stage and grabbed some instruments. To me that’s the coolest thing about them.

@familykaplan1341

11 ай бұрын

Yes

@marlinshanklin-ww7em

10 ай бұрын

Something we all have wanted to do.

@robertosborne6605

9 ай бұрын

Haircuts for me. Only reason I like Flock of Seagulls. That and their older brother sold good 🍄 in Hollyweird back in late 80’s / early 90’s.

@CorneliusWizardhands

9 ай бұрын

That’s crazy, cause to me they look like a bunch of freaks! 😊

@8angst8

9 ай бұрын

The coolest thing about them to me is this great album. Every single song on "Especially for You" flows and grooves. Has nothing to do with their faces or clothes.

This is a real rock band; just regular guys playing kick ass music.

@Ledgeview

9 жыл бұрын

+juantailor makes me wonder if the spotlight will ever be pointed at quality things like this again

@riverplate0101

9 жыл бұрын

+MrGziss The internets, blogs, word of mouth, you tube, thats the spotlight nowadays. Which is fine I guess.

@Ledgeview

9 жыл бұрын

No,not your definition of spotlight. And I'm not sure I'd describe examples of rampant market saturation (in many cases) as "just fine"..IMHO. Hi.

@riverplate0101

9 жыл бұрын

+MrGziss Please explain.

@Ledgeview

9 жыл бұрын

Again?

Criminally unsung, underrated & brilliant band! RIP Pat D, gone WAY too soon...

The REAL boss of NJ music, Mr. DiNizio. RIP.

I'm from the class of 19 54 and I'm still rocking in this tune who's out there with me

@Pimp-Master

2 жыл бұрын

I just love that jangly, loud Rickenbacker sound. It's unbeatable for pop music.

Lead singer Pat Dinizio died yesterday. Age 62. RIP to another great rocker.

@holdensedan

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that, sad news. I've just been watching the clip so my band can learn to play the song.

@e4forever

5 жыл бұрын

It's 16 July 2019 and I just learned this. Sad.

@lgd1974

5 жыл бұрын

😭

@SirLeDoux

4 жыл бұрын

Guy Fawkes I seen them a few years ago opening for Tom Petty I believe in Milwaukee-awesome show!

@ExUSSailor

4 жыл бұрын

Pat was just about the nicest guy you could ever meet. He ran for state senate a few years ago, and, he chartered a bus from the company my dad drove for to drive him around on his campaign. I was a mechanic for the company, and, my dad ended up being the one to drive him, so, I got to meet him.

If these guys had hit 7 years later, they woulda been huge (see: Gin Blossoms etc). Great power pop-jangle pop-rock & roll + great melodic songwriting. RIP Pat.

@seanoneil277

Жыл бұрын

Gin Blossoms definitely drew inspiration from this song and a few other crunchy ones on Especially for You. They just put a SoCal / AZ twist on it. They might've had a long run if that poor guy hadn't taken his own life, the band wasn't quite the same after.

@joejones9520

Жыл бұрын

@@seanoneil277 RIP Doug Hopkins.

@seanoneil277

Жыл бұрын

@@joejones9520 In the early 90s I met a guy who played w/ Gin Blossoms on one album + touring. He thought they were a good unit of musicians, good sense of story AND hooks. Guy recorded a few solo albums himself -- Robert Becker.

The best rocking band to come out of New Jersey. No political bullshit, no fake Oklahoma accents. Just perfectly crafted rock, wonderful chord changes, great musicianship and a melancholy, yearning vocal from Pat. Simply the best and dearly missed.

@8angst8

9 ай бұрын

Why in the world bring Oklahoma into it? OK ain't the enemy.

@michaelnotigan7796

9 ай бұрын

@@8angst8 There is a famous rocker from NJ with the last name of Springsteen who went from your typical neutral NJ accent to one that sounded like Woody Guthrie singing about the OK Dustbowl. And he's very political these days. Not a dig at all towards OK. I like OK and her people. Sorry if you took it that way!

@acesandal3594

6 ай бұрын

Better than bon jovi

Pat DiNizio is one of the greatest and most unappreciated, brilliant songwriters in the history of rock/pop music. These guys were the REAL American Beatles.

Saw them last night in Cincinnati with Marshall Crenshaw on vocals. Absolute stellar performance.

@DaftPhully

Жыл бұрын

That's must have been awesome. But can he write like Pat. RIP Pat.

@2degucitas

Ай бұрын

​@@DaftPhullyMarshall Crenshaw wrote some great songs while these guys were still in grade school.

I miss the old MTV, no sideline shows, no reality garbage, just videos of artists showcasing their music.

@martymartin904

Ай бұрын

ME TOO......

Extraordinary lyrics. "If she asked me to I'd murder, I would gladly lose my soul." Dinizio wrote some of the most evocative emotionally unforgetable lyrics.

Their style was unparalleled. They were the best R&R band from Jersey. I liked their style more than Springsteen, or Bon Jovi. The played straight-up r&r!

@catnip2167

Жыл бұрын

I never really started listening to them until recently. I never really got that into any NJ bands and these guys are from my hometown. I went through a phase where I sort of "refused" t like any NJ bands because it seemed to be "expected" of you, lol

@murrayjohnson

Жыл бұрын

100% correct! They were the best of them!

R.I.P. Pat DiNizio. You never got the fame you deserved, but those of us who knew your work were grateful.

Never quite understood why The Smithereens weren't MUCH bigger. Incredible music!!!

@Ihbaworldsax

8 ай бұрын

It was very underground feeling music and that was my whole attraction to the sound.

I just heard the sad news today. R.I.P Pat DiNizio. Great singer & fantastic band. I like all of their songs. I did get a chance to see them once in concert. Very good band, and they had great stage presence. It seems like no matter what band or singer that I listen to, I would always come back to listening to The Smithereens. R.I.P Great Music Legend.

@waltersimpson2617

6 жыл бұрын

sad

@megarockgirl7428

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Walter. Yes, this is very sad.This is a big shock to me & all loyal Smithereens fans. I saw them at a park in Norfolk, Virginia, where they were doing a free concert a few years ago, and they were really good. I didn't get a chance to meet Pat, but I did meet Jim Babjak, the lead guitarist, and backup vocalist. Very nice guy. I guess we should enjoy these great music artists while they are alive, because tomorrow isn't promise to anyone. "Keep Rocking." MegaRockgirl7

@GeorgeMOsborne22

6 жыл бұрын

I have never stopped loving this song, along with many others like 'A Girl Like You' and 'Cigarette'. A sad day, indeed. RIP Pat, I loved and still love your music.

@megarockgirl7428

6 жыл бұрын

Hi George Osborne. Yes, those two songs by The Smithereens were good too. "Cigarette" has a nice acoustic, relaxing sound to it. Their music always had a basic, original rock n roll sound that made them stand out over other bands, that captivated the hearts of true rock n rollers. I hope you had a chance to see them play before this sad incident happen. The Smithereens won't be the same without Pat. "Keep Rocking, George." MegaRockgirl7.

@GeorgeMOsborne22

6 жыл бұрын

You keep rocking too girl!

I saw them play in the late 1980's on the Gold Coast Australia, small venue, awesome night and bonus points one of my friends had met tem at the record store he worked at that day and we not only met them BUT then they got us to show them around Surfers Paradise night life after the show , absolutely coolest musicians ive ever met .

this is one of those songs that you keep going back to and love it every single time. the coolest lyrics and delivery man

@ColetteNicoll

Жыл бұрын

And - Blood & Roses. Always think of these 2 songs together

@DTD110865

Ай бұрын

I recently learned this song was about a real person -- specifically Kim Ernst of The Bristols.

What a great Jersey band. I met Pat back in 2000 at a bar in seaside he was running for senate.He hung out and had drinks with us Hell of a nice guy!!!

@mikeguinness5408

10 жыл бұрын

Jersey Proud!

RIP Pat. The news last night came as a shock to me. Been a fan for decades. So sad.

@scotmorley

6 жыл бұрын

Kenny, I didn't even know until today. He was an amazing lead singer, so sad:(

@johnnyangel3683

5 жыл бұрын

@@scotmorley Yes!Great forgotten kick as s band from NJ!Made the 80s tolerable !They opened up for Elvis Costello at Jones Beach in 93.

Saw these guys twice, killer live show every time. Had Pat's guitar pick, lost it in a fire. I miss music like this, no flash or posturing, just great lyrics, great tunes. RIP Pat, this girl will always be a fan.

Ive seen a ton of concerts and The Smithereens was one of the best straight, loud and if your face rock n roll bands I have ever seen.

so sad to hear about Pat. You know....when I was in college, I actually met Pat and the band. They crashed our dorm room party before the show and drank all of our beer...hahahaahh. A bunch of fun guys. RIP Pat. We loved you.

And she stood just like Bill Wyman, now I am her biggest fan - love this line since Wyman always was my favorite Stone...

Got to see these guys once at a small outdoor setting. One of the most underrated bands I have ever see. Pat was such a great songwriter. A big loss to us all. Long live The Smithereens !!!

There are three bands that are the soundtrack of my life. These guys are one of them and it’s because of songs like this.

I saw the band at Western New England College in 87 or maybe 88. There were maybe 100 people at the show. It was a life changing night for me....I've loved their music ever since.

Like the Stray Cats, these guys are just old-school rock, and highly under-rated. Good band to jam to.

@duanedahljr1669

4 жыл бұрын

This was the 2nd concert I ever attended in 1987!

@lensosa9828

2 жыл бұрын

The stray Cats don't come to my mind it's more like early Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Squeeze

@lensosa9828

2 жыл бұрын

Tommy Two Tone, Scott wilk and the Walls, The Knack

@seanoneil277

Жыл бұрын

@@lensosa9828 Same era for references, just the UK take on that era vs US focused. I hate to mention him, but there's a guy who later got really famous who started by referencing the same era. He had a 50s era focus in the early 70s in a small beach town in NJ. The radio biz, MTV and "music industry" biz decide on what will be the next wave. Stray Cats got lucky. X could have ridden that wave, Blasters too, if organic support at listener level drove the bus. But the need fo ever changing, top-dictated "new trends" is perpetual. Smithereens don't fall into a rockabilly category like Stray Cats, or a rural roots rock category like X or Blasters, but instead are more an industrial city roots rock from an industrial city that's had industry for maybe 100 yrs. Check out the Derailers. Look for the "Jackpot" video.

One of the outstanding songs of the ‘80s.

One of the greatest songs of the mid 1980s, truly underrated yes very exceptional.

My fave Smithereens song! LOVE!

@bobpierce115

5 жыл бұрын

There are so many Smithereen's songs I love-----a lot------but this one is my personal favorite also.

@mattthebassboy

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobpierce115 this is my 2nd favorite smithereens songs while blood and roses still sits at number 1

One of the things I like best about these guys is that they were holding steady and rocking like this during the vapid, milk-toast 80s when so few bands actually rocked and when even many established great bands had flavored down to music with no teeth.

I always thought this group got unusually good sounds from their individual instruments in the studio. Anyone else think that, or am I just more stoned than usual?

@mollkatless

3 жыл бұрын

you know what's the best thing - to not be so weak you need drugs, or any other crutch, to get through the day.

@rickb1973

3 жыл бұрын

No, you're right...stoned or not...I've always admired their sounds. Quality musicians, quality production.

@magnificentfailure2390

3 жыл бұрын

Babjak doesn't always play the Ricky, but he always plays it on this song. I'm so sad I'll never see the whole group with Babjak and DiNizio again. I'm so happy I did get to see them.

@MarieProvost77

3 жыл бұрын

@@mollkatless You must be such a blast at parties - sober parties or o/w...

@mollkatless

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarieProvost77 ok boomer, in your day it was really important to tons of drugs - good for you then, boomer

Musicians turned other musicians onto this awesome band back in the day. Word of mouth. Cassette tapes passed around loll!! Good times. 💕😎🎶

Just one of the greatest songs ever. Got it on 12 inch vinyl when it came out. Just about perfect.

@gingerofsaratogapark

Жыл бұрын

12 inch vinyl! Ahhh, those were the days! ♥

@simonashley7

Жыл бұрын

@@gingerofsaratogapark they certainly were😁👍👍

"She had hair just like Jeanie Shrimpton back in 1965." I wore the grooves of Especially for You out, so did Kurt Cobain. This band was a huge influence on 90s bands.

@bobpierce115

9 жыл бұрын

jkoff76 On 90's bands?? Really? I don't think so, no.

@jkoff76

9 жыл бұрын

Well. Everybody has their own opinion on history. Makes the world go round.

@kurtispopp

9 жыл бұрын

+Bob Pierce It's all melodic wall-of-sound guitar rock to me man.

@the_original_Bilb_Ono

7 жыл бұрын

I can see how REM may (or may not) been influenced by them.

@jkoff76

7 жыл бұрын

The guy who produced this song also produced Murmur.

Best song of the '80s? One of them, for sure.

@bobpierce115

10 жыл бұрын

I agree. Surely one of the best GROUPS of the '80s.

Simply one of the best videos/songs ever recorded.. Bought the Especially For You album back in 1986, which is amazing, and the start of a great career, they should have been much more huge..

@StLProgressive

2 жыл бұрын

I wore that cassette out. Then I scratched the hell out of the CD. Bought it on the first iteration of iTunes. Now I listen to it on Apple Music. I’m sure in another 10 years it’ll be something different. Hmmmm, I should get the vinyl. Sounds like an excellent plan.

"now, I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend and I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not like them." my god. pure genius there's not one person in the world who hasn't felt that way about someone.

One of my favorites from them; should have been a bigger hit! Great song. Thanks for posting.

Still lovin this song in 2020... still so f**king cool... sad to read about the singer... RIP dude...

I saw these guys in an old opera house in Tulsa back in the day. It was a terrific show.

Why didn't I ever hear of this fantastic group?! I grew up during the period when they first formed. I came across this song by accident. Very impressed!!

Love this song. I actually sing this in karaoke. I've always loved these guys. I remember them personally from the beginning. I actually hung out with them a few times when I went to Rutgers in the 1980s. Jimmy Babjack used to own a record store called the Flamin' Groovie, on Easten Avenue, and I used to go in there at least once a week to pick up some records. He was a really cool guy. In fact, I bought some rare records out of his personal collection. Really great guys, with a great retro sound.

@peggysemingson

9 жыл бұрын

+Stan C Awesome! My favorite karaoke song to sing is Blood and Roses. Love this band.

@stanc8474

9 жыл бұрын

+Peggy Semingson Thanks Peggy! Blood and Roses is my second favorite of theirs, followed by In A Lonely Place. I recall when the Beauty and Sadness EP came out and a few months later, Jimmy told me that he'd be away from the store for a few weeks because the EP was really hot in Denmark, and they were flying over there to do some shows. A very exciting time for this band, and for me!

@Erin-uz2gf

4 жыл бұрын

More people should sing their songs at karaoke instead of the usual junk

I remember this video being featured on an MTV show called "120 Minutes", which was a show/block of "alternate music videos" which was anti-pop music at the time. "Only A Memory" introduced me to this great band, and I've since heard a lot of their stuff before and since their "Green Thoughts" album...gotta love the Smithereens!!!!!

RIP Pat. Thank you to you and your bandmates for some great music!

They had performed back in the 80s-while I was a student at Northern Illinois University, one of the best Live bands ever! They kicked ass!

Mike rocks the bass in this tune. Right after the solo and into the 3rd verse, "Got your number from a friend of mine who lives in your hometown", listen to the fantastic walk down that lands perfectly into the next note. He does that quite a bit which, to me, helps shapes the band's signature style. Happy Birthday, Mike.

I read this comments and it makes me smile, because in San Diego back in "the day," 91x FM used to play and promote the crap out of these guys. god, I miss those days...

@tonymcfarlane4748

5 жыл бұрын

91X! Yes!

Wow! I haven't heard this song in over 25 years and it just came on the radio and I almost lost my ish! So good! Bring back good music please!!!

First song I ever heard from them...one sip and I was hooked!

A dark intensity flows through the music. The imagery strikes a deeply emotional chord.

Best Jersey Band EVER!

These guys are so damn good. Born and raised in California, but I really like east coast rock. These guys are up there with anybody...

Rest in peace Pat DiNozio. You guys made the music you wanted to make, the way you wanted to make it. You will be missed.

@SPICYTUNAROLL69

11 ай бұрын

Pat was amazing, such a sweet and gentle soul. Made great music, and made the world a better place with his kindness. What an awesome guy.

Give it up for Dwight Schrute on drums! Freakin great classic song from a band with several gems. Thanks for posting.

Rest in Peace behind your wall of sleep, Pat. Lucky I got to see you all play before time had it's own plans...

This song--this band--defines my youth!

RIP Pat DiNizio. Thanks for the great melodies.

I loved the Smithereens !! That heavier guitar did wonders... sure did enjoy them.!

Pat had a wonderful voice and incredible song writing. I miss him.

Saw Smithereens and The Outfield in Phoenix. BEST concert ever! R.I.P. Pat.

very underrated band. Great musicianship and amazing songwriting. Sadly not that marketable in the eyes of mtv....

@NYpaddler

7 жыл бұрын

They were all a bit odd looking, at least as far as being stereotypical rock stars. Once MTV came along appearance and image became far more important, and pure musical talent wasn't enough to earn the airplay it takes to really make it.

@wewantthefunk73

7 жыл бұрын

Video killed the radio star.

@willysatrionugroho8086

7 жыл бұрын

MTV to busy with Madonna in 80's

@jerome1194

7 жыл бұрын

Sean O'Neill This awesome band lost publicity about the time mtv went reality and rap.

@dennispepperack2973

7 жыл бұрын

and Grunge - Nirvanna's first LP came out just as they were hoping to bust with "Blow Up"

probably the best opening line to a song that i've ever heard.

In 1986 I was 17 yrs old & in 11th grade. My mom came home early & walked in on me & my girlfriend & caught us in my bedroom IN THE FULL ACT...this song was playing when she walked in... GREAT SONG...EVEN GREATER MEMORIES!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.

@yobtva92

Жыл бұрын

name 'checks out' !!

@joejones9520

Жыл бұрын

@@yobtva92 ha, you must be from UK! "Randy" doesnt mean anything other than a name to most people in the usa but I got it, mainly because Ive read a lot about Dylan Thomas and encountered it there.

@427dorosz

Жыл бұрын

Got any pictures?

The year of 1986 gave me Crowded House, World Party, and these guys! What a wonderful time!

I also saw them at the Boathouse, Norfolk, VA, and I keep a fond memory of the concert. As a foreigner I had never heard about The Smithereens and I discovered them on the local Rock radio which was playing them on a regular basis. What class. I never quite understood why they were not more famous.

@bak-mariterry5180

2 жыл бұрын

THE BOATHOUSE ROCKED ! Till 2003 and Hurricane Isabel tore the roof off and they tore it down. From a lifelong resident of Norfolk, Virginia .

Pat was a gift from God to all of us. Great musician, even better human being.

This song rocks like a mutha! The Smithereens had a five year run of great music. I always thought they would have been extremely popular if they had been around in the mid to late 60's. Their sound just didn't click with the 80's crowd. I'm just glad they made it to MTV so I could enjoy and buy some of their stuff.

Killer band; always reliable for great music

Celebrating his life. Pat would have turned 67 today.. Patrick Michael DiNizio October 12, 1955 Plainfield, New Jersey, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. He was very proud of his Italian heritage.. We miss you Pat D..

How can something so basic sound so truly righteous? Thanks to Pat and the band!

Superb lyrics. Great bassline. Searing guitar. Great percussion. KING TONE! Simply BRUISIN"! The Plimsouls weren't too shabby either ;-)!

Greatly underrated band.

I had just returned home after finishing up my tour in the USMC and my brother had this on a cassette. Couldn't believe how great they sound and how smooth it was, great lyrics and music together. Will probably never get the recognition they truly deserve but they stayed true to their fans and never sold out like some other NJ jerks, Bon Blow Me and Springstain.

Forgot how much I loved this song, the whole album was stellar.

This is a great band I'm an artist and there music really get's me in the mood to paint love em

@rebjiii

6 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Pat ...you will be missed

One of my favorites...a great band that was/is so underrated.

Remember hearing this on local radio here in Manchester UK back in the 80s,still sounds brilliant today nearly 40 years later

Saw them in LA years ago. One of my favorite bands

Oh god these guys were excellent! Damn! I swear a lot of these throwback more organic sounding roots bands could learn volumes from.

@ddave7026

5 жыл бұрын

Some where in Oregon... Young future Grunge bands listen and go "hmmm"🤔

When I saw this video on Mtv a long time ago I went out and bought the album. One of the best bands to date.

September 1988 on their Green Thoughts tour with my BFF in Champaign, Illinois. Still one of the best shows I've ever been to.

saw them in a san juan capistrano ca dinner bar in 87 or 88 - they kicked ass - great band

Saw them live in Phoenix, their version of IRON MAN...Yes, IRON MAN was freakin' awesome.

@shorelined1

2 жыл бұрын

What year? Saw them 1991 when I went to Celebrity Theater in Phoenix to see the opening act. The Smithereens were great and Pat gave me a big kiss backstage. Great kisser.

I have always loved this band !

Saw them outside of a bar on Spring break 1989. There was like 100 people. What an Fing great show.

Just saw them last night, Marshall Crenshaw as their singer. Kind of a Pat tribute night as this is their first tour since his passing. Still got their chops, enjoyed them in the late 80s and early 90s and enjoyed this show. Smaller venue with an open meet and greet after the show, very personable guys truly enjoyed talking to their fans.

These Jersey Boys NEVER sold out unlike Bon Phoney,and no I am not talking about ticket sales

@GypsyFairy85

9 жыл бұрын

Well they weren't exactly pop/rock eye candy. They have more in common with Southside Johnny,

@ballyman12

8 жыл бұрын

+GypsyFairy85 Was Patsy Cline pop/rock eye candy? God humans suck lol

@GypsyFairy85

8 жыл бұрын

What in hell does Patsy Cline have to do with this? The poor woman had been dead for years.

@ballyman12

8 жыл бұрын

+GypsyFairy85 Has been dead,kinda like your mind

@GypsyFairy85

8 жыл бұрын

Just come up with a better example smarty pants.

In my area we were lucky enough to have these guys get picked up by the regular AOR radio stations, as there were no alternative radio stations to speak of at that time. These guys were phenomenal, and completely underrated. I love it when ordinary guys become famous on the strength of their music. I wonder if that can even happen any more. Would anyone give Tom Petty a record deal these days? He's pretty homely by modern standards.

I saw these guys in the early 90's at Bush Gardens in Tampa. My did they rock!

The Smithereens Rocked last night at their hometown concert in Carteret! They did this song and My hair stood up!! Classic..............