Johnette should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame period.

@tonyelliott5045

4 ай бұрын

i agree they created iconic music that should be in the hall of fame. however...the band (specifically Johnette) was so anti record label and music industry, that they burned a lot of bridges. they fought the music business every step of their career, and left them without a label and broke in the end. had they had a stronger manager I feel they would have lasted to this day.

@ChefDuane

3 ай бұрын

No doubt. Absolutely.

@blackhawksfan2525

2 ай бұрын

Best female rock singer ever IMO. The band wasn't around for long, which is probably the reason she's not as well known.

@patricia119

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

"God Is A Bullet" is a Concrete Blonde rocker. Johnette Napolitano is a criminally underrated singer, and guitarist James Mankey is phenomenal

@uffdabike9503

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, criminally underrated.

@raymo6795

2 жыл бұрын

...I first heard it on 21 Jumpstreet, I have been a fan ever since

@fishfood8719

2 жыл бұрын

Just listening to a Concrete Blonde mix cd in my truck 2 days ago. Yep , God Is A Bullet is a banger. " Mexican Moon " is cool "vibe" song, Spanish( Bajo la Lune Mexicana) or English version.

@larryg7126

2 жыл бұрын

"God Is A Bullet" was the song that sold me on Concrete Blond. "Ghost Of A Texas Ladies Man" is the fun side. "Walking in London" is great too.

@albertcornett7408

2 жыл бұрын

Great song suggestion.

36 years sober now, and this song never fails to make me tear up. Great reaction folks

@jaycihimes2236

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!❤️❤️❤️God willing,I'll have nine years on 8/6

@lawsonransom8318

Жыл бұрын

37 here

@FullyF

Жыл бұрын

45 days

@nelsonfountain4297

11 ай бұрын

Sober now too this song does hit home.

@todd8688

8 ай бұрын

Makes me think of my mama. She was 24 years sober when she passed

Johnette Napolitano is POWER!! Most underrated voices, period!!!

The lead singer is the great Johnette Napolitano. She's a powerhouse, but her voice also has a dark, almost sinister quality to it. Next Stops: "Bloodletting" "Happy Birthday" "Tomorrow, Wendy"

@sheatanner9935

2 жыл бұрын

The entire Bloodletting album is fire. Not my usual genre of choice but I used to listen to it front to back constantly back in the day.

@Rogn1

2 жыл бұрын

Bloodletting was such a brilliant album. It released at just the right time, the world was picking up the great alternative music.

@raymo6795

2 жыл бұрын

"Bloodletting", "Tomorrow Wendy", "I don't need a Hero". "I Dont Need A Hero", "The Vampire Song".... and many more, ..they never really got their due....love Johnette and James..

@thannaske5371

2 жыл бұрын

"Roses Grow"

@carlhenderson3718

2 жыл бұрын

I logged on specifically to suggest Tomorrow Wendy. The only question is do they listen to the live version from "Still In Hollywood" or the original studio version from "Bloodletting". So many songs to mention but I have also have to say Little Conversations and definitely Mexican Moon and Bajo La Lune Mexicana (Spanish Version - Same Song) back to back.

I won't lie, the first time I ever heard this song back in the early 90's I actually cried. I was sitting home alone in my first apartment and it came on the radio and it really did make me cry.

@johnplaysgames3120

2 жыл бұрын

I won't lie, when I first heard this song as a teen, I loved the sound of her voice and the sound of the song but I didn't really process the lyrics. Same with Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." I could sing the hook and a few choice lines but if you asked me what the song was about afterward, I'd be like, "Uhh.... hm." As an adult, re-experiencing some of these songs with Jay and Amber and y'all, now *I'm* sitting home alone and crying. Actually, Pink Floyd's "Time" did the same thing to me as well. As a teen, I thought it was a cool sounding song. As an adult, it's heartbreaking.

@Ancaladar100

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnplaysgames3120 I know exactly what you are talking about. In my youth, I sang along with PF's song Time, and never thought much about it. Now, in the later part part of my life, this song hits hard, brings tears to my eyes and makes my heart feel sad.

@terencedebruycker3840

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, A man who is not ashamed of or admits to crying ?? I love you sir! I'm 72 years old and an absolute child of the 60's - musically and psychologically. In many bands over the many years - mainly drums and occasional rhythm guitar - and many songs - to this day still can easily bring tears - usually happy and sometimes not. All the very best, Terry

@joeshmo6176

2 жыл бұрын

I know a Danny burns.....

@bruceherin5729

Жыл бұрын

@@terencedebruycker3840 I believe only real men, can cry, and if Jesus can cry, we certainly can too.

I've always been captivated by the haunting sound of this song.

Johnette - not only her voice, but a great composer and lyricist. She always makes you feel it.

@boblozaintherealworld3577

2 жыл бұрын

Agreeing. Johnette was scarily true. Every time her voice cracks on high notes it kills me. AND she chose to play BASS. And btw, the BAND was perfect.

@tommarin3468

2 жыл бұрын

@Concrete Blonde Johnette Napolitano Wishing you the best of health Johnette. Thank you for one of those songs I always stop and listen to.

@floresnashvilledrummer

2 жыл бұрын

"I Don't Need A Hero".

Finally Johnette getting some love on a popular channel. She is amazing.

This band is laughably underrated. Her voice! Great songwriting, great everything.

@andyfletcher3561

2 жыл бұрын

It's always amazed me they weren't bigger than they were. Those of us that knew love them.

Love Concrete Blonde. "Tomorrow Wendy" is one of the most gut-wrenching songs I've ever heard, and Johnette's voice just screams with the pain of loss and grief. It is unbelievably fantastic! I'd also recommend "Little Sister", "Close to Home", and "Jonestown". Johnette is a rock star badass!

@ajschroetlin2196

2 жыл бұрын

My buddy's band did a nice cover of Tomorrow Wendy, almost 20 years ago. Mike had a choice that could do it justice. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5idlM2bpcrUaNY.html

@ajschroetlin2196

2 жыл бұрын

My buddy's band did a nice cover of Tomorrow Wendy, almost 20 years ago. Mike had a voice that could do it justice. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5idlM2bpcrUaNY.html

@stephaniegeer1691

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!Tomorrow Wendy is one of my all time favorites!!😃

@d-2793

2 жыл бұрын

Close to home is one of my favs too

@RandomFandomDragon

2 жыл бұрын

Love "Tomorrow, Wendy". Definitely a different sounding song.

This is hands-down one of the most powerful songs ever written.

Wow! One of the most overlooked bands! The entire Bloodletting album is fantastic! Check out "The Beast", "Caroline", "Days and Days", and "The Sky Is a Poisonous Garden". I saw them a few times in concert. Great band!

@Saje3D

2 жыл бұрын

One of my top ten albums of all time.

@d-2793

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, this bands brilliance is so underrated

@JohnK-ph3vw

Жыл бұрын

“Caroline” is an awesome track. It’s very dark feeling-but I can’t not love it.

BRILLIANT! I recommend the entire Bloodletting album, and have a special place in my heart for Concrete Blonde Jesus Please Forgive Me(for what I'm thinking) from the album Mexican Moon. Gorgeous.

@alexandramiles-lasseter8263

2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@d-2793

2 жыл бұрын

Senior, por favor. 😉

@terrycunningham8118

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, that was one of the albums I bought on the strength of one song and it way exceeded my expectations.

@JustMe-gn6yf

2 жыл бұрын

We wore that cassette out when I worked out of state in the 90s, we would spend 30 to 90 days each trip across the south and east coast and bloodletting came out the week before we arrived in New Orleans for a 2 month remodel , I also seen them perform in Dallas great show and great times

@debbiedebster5806

2 жыл бұрын

You KNOW I put Bloodletting on after this reaction!😃🎶

I'm a die-hard Metalhead, but this is one of my favorite songs. Partially because I used to be a Joey. I was a serious alcoholic, and likely would be dead were it not for my fiancé standing by me; helping me get past my problems and giving me something to look forward to. I am the man I am today because of her. I know that there were several times that she should have left me, and although I never physically hurt her, I was the reason that she cried way more than once. I owe her my life and will forever be indebted to her.

@guymartin6514

7 ай бұрын

Beautiful story

Concrete Blonde is hands down my favorite band of all time. Johnette's voice is so unique; haunting and powerful. Please explore more of their tracks. You won't be disappointed. She also sang for the Talking Heads on their project without their lead singer. The song is called "Damage I Have Done" check that out too.

@zstevens7

6 ай бұрын

She really is the greatest. She’s like our little secret. 😊

@lisanoahclarke6244

25 күн бұрын

My favourite tooooo

I saw Concrete Blonde at a small dinner club, The Backstage, in Seattle in the early 90's. They did all the songs from "Bloodletting". The power of Johnette Napolitano's voice was incredible. I could not believe what I was hearing. She rocked my world like nobody before or since. It was the best show I have ever seen.

@lanceharsh7025

2 жыл бұрын

Loved the Backstage i the 90's one big things l miss about Seattle

@michaelminch5490

3 ай бұрын

I saw them at the Showbox in '03 or '04. Great show.

I missed hearing this. Awesome 80s song. Listen to" Harden My Heart" By Quarter Flash" And an amazing group called The Motels

@jogischulz2576

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with The Motels, they had a special sound.

@palmirasanchez

2 жыл бұрын

@@jogischulz2576 The Motels sounded great. They reminded me of the sound of Ann Wilson, and Quarterflash had that similar sound

@andyfletcher3561

2 жыл бұрын

Quarterflash was given a bad rap. Very underrated. The critics always made the unfair comparison that Rindy Ross was some sort of Pat Benatar copycat.

@chestrockwell8328

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyfletcher3561 Yep, Rindy is/was smokin hot too.

@richardmead5969

2 жыл бұрын

saw quarter flash long time ago when called seafood mama. at least saw sea mama, if not true

Finally. She fits the very definition of what you're after for Female Friday. Its calm, mellow, but you can just hear the power ready to surge, like an ocean, behind her voice.

Thank you for giving Concrete Blonde some love. They are one of the best bands ever and are well past getting some love! You earned a subscriber!

In 1982 when I live in the San Fernando Valley in CA some friends introduced me to someone that sang and had a band. Back then every one had a band, right? So I did not think much about it until I met Johnette Napolitano, the singer in this band. Yes, incredible voice. She told me at the time they described her voice as something between Ann Wilson of Heart and Cher. I used to visit this couple, Johnette and Jim Mankey were Concrete Blonde, quite frequently when they were renting a house in the Valley. Probably visited them too much. But they were very nice about it. Johnette is a great conversationalist and I had recently broke up with my GF so she was great to talk to. I think they thought I may have had amourous ambitions toward Johnette, which was not the case. In any event, they moved to Hollywood and never looked back. I am surprised Johnette has not commented on other reactors. I would not be surprised to see her show up in the comments section somewhere. She has strong opinions and is not afraid to express them. She is also very socially conscious, politically progressive and does speak out. Extremely gifted and talented person that I had the privilege to meet and interact with as a friend back then.

Johnette Napolitano's voice is mezmerizing and so unique...love this band's sound all round! thx for sharing Rob Squad :)

@palmirasanchez

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I got they see this lol

@JustMe-gn6yf

2 жыл бұрын

I saw the at the Bomb Factory in Dallas in 93

This song holds so much emotion for me. I lost my partner/father of my son two years ago. This reminds me of him and our relationship so much. We both struggled with addiction. I survived. He didnt.

@guymartin6514

7 ай бұрын

💜

She still gets me emotional every time I hear her voice...decades later!

"Someday?" is a beautiful song by Concrete Blonde, and another good one to try.

@d-2793

2 жыл бұрын

Someday is a great song!!

For a future FF: Shakespears Sister--"Stay"

@nealm6764

2 жыл бұрын

Did they do it already? It seemed to make the reactions rounds. If not definitely YES.

@lynng9618

2 жыл бұрын

Not yet. It appears to be the ultimate Rite Of Passage among music reactors. So far everybody who has seen it has totally freaked out! LOL

@RandomGuyDan

2 жыл бұрын

My personal favorite SS song is You're History. The video was in regular rotation when I was a bartender in 1989.

What a coincidence. I just heard this on the radio today. I love this band.

Beyond criminally underrated. Johnette is the greatest female vocalist on earth. I'm glad more people are noticing.

The singer/ bass player is Johnette Napolitano, and yes, her husky voice is intoxicating. This was a project she started in the mid 80s with guitar player Jim Mankey, who had been in a cultish LA band called Sparks in the early 70s. This album (1990's "Bloodletting") is an absolute masterpiece. And I know Halloween is over, but the title track to this album is a creepy, gothic thing of beauty. I was 18 when this came out, and knew a couple of people who were engaging in self-destructive behavior not unlike this; as a result, this hit hard. You may not be ready to re-visit this topic again just yet, but "She Talks To Angels" by The Black Crowes kind of explores this same theme (it came out the same year, too).

@lynnerussell1440

2 жыл бұрын

I loved the Sparks.

@michaelminch5490

Жыл бұрын

Bloodletting (The Vampire Song) = Interview with the Vampire, specifically, Louis. I've got the ways and means to New Orleans I'm going down by the river where it's warm and green I'm gonna have a drink and walk around I've got a lot to think about...

@kristinpark8042

Жыл бұрын

My favorite album ever

The purity of her voice is beautiful!! I've always loved this song!!

I had the pleasure of playing in a band back in the 80s that opened for them in my hometown of Raleigh NC!! They were ALL so nice and giving of their time to a small local punk band!! LOVE THIS GROUP FOREVER!! Try listening to "Happy Birthday" ..."Caroline"... "(You're The Only One Who can) Make Me Cry" or "Still in Hollywood"... But her voice was truly amazing on the song "Heal It Up"

So glad you checked this out. This album, 'Bloodletting', and the previous album 'Free' were a life raft to weird misunderstood me in high school. If i might suggest your next listen by them, maybe 'Scene of a Perfect Crime', or 'Bloodletting'. Or 'Tomorrow, Wendy' if you want to go way out in deep emotional waters.

Ahh yes. Not a bad song from Concrete Blonde. Gotta love female bass player/front woman! Thank you for finally checking them out, underrated or forgotten. Keepn it alive. GJ you two.

@deanarkell8609

2 жыл бұрын

What a load of fucking rubbish

@Theaquaponic12345678

2 жыл бұрын

@@deanarkell8609 lol

@raymo6795

2 жыл бұрын

@@deanarkell8609 Load of fuc....g rubbish? What are you talking about? Concrete Blonde has a few great albums..., maybe listen to them and then post your obnoxious reply.....Know what you are talking about, and then talk.

I think you'll like Carnival by Natalie Merchant. Definitely a great Female Friday song!! I also recommend Mazzy Star Fade Into You.

YES! Thank you! Johnette is incredible! So happy you finally reacted to this one! The band was amazing, with so much treasure to get into!

This is such a powerful and amazing song. I love the complexity of the relationship. It seems real and you don't hear that too often in rock/pop song. Definitely one of my favorites.

I can't imagine being able to open my mouth and have that kind of sound come out. Must be amazing.

I have always LOVED this tune -- timeless !!!

FANTABULOUS!!!!!! Love this song. The pain and angst in her voice, the lyrics 💔 What a song !!!

Killer Def Leppard shirt! The sound of Johnette's voice wins everyone over, everyone! :)

This whole album Bloodletting is fire from beginning to end. Some of my favs are, "Caroline, God is a bullet, Everybody knows, Happy birthday, and Mexican moon". Siouxsie and the Banshees is another great band from the post punk era. Cities in Dust, Christine, Happy house, Red light and Dazzle, just to name a few great songs from them.

@BlackCatAlley888

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes can’t wait till they check out siouxsie and the Banshees yes yes yes

@d-2793

2 жыл бұрын

Lying out on the floor drunk & poor, how much longer how much more

Great GREAT song The person she is singing about was the lead for the band “Wall of Voodoo”. They had a big hit called “Mexican Radio”

@kevinmcinnis2453

2 жыл бұрын

I heard mexican radio long before i heard this song...always liked it...just was so different....never knew the connection...thats great

@dennytate26

2 жыл бұрын

Rileyandmike, you might know this already but johnette Napolitano had a side project with Marc Moreland from Wall of Voodoo guitarist called Pretty and Twisted, well worth checking out

@glengill8904

2 жыл бұрын

Songs not about Stan Ridgeway it's about Joey Ramone

@LiberalsArePoop

2 жыл бұрын

Metal band Celtic Frost does a fun cover of Mexican Radio! kzread.info/dash/bejne/noitma2qf8yontI.html

@allenelliott4964

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennytate26 , The Pretty and Twisted album was excellent. Marc Moreland is who she wrote this song about.

Johnette is seriously underrated. Been a fan of hers for decades. Powerful and elegant.

This song is powerful and deep. I went through being there for a friend who battled addiction for 1 year and the words to this song hit hard. Never give up the love even if you don’t feel it being given back at that moment. Love is strong! Thank you RSR!

Concrete Blonde was an alternative Rock band from the 80’s through the 90’s… they broke up a few times and got back together. Great memories from my early 20’s. Good one Amber… I do hear the Cher tone.

I love the line "if it's love you're looking for, I can give a little more". Desperate to help, and willing to do whatever it takes.

When this song came out, everyone was talking about it. It really got you in the feels, plus those powerhouse vocals. Huge hit and it never gets old.

The entire "Mexican Moon" album is astounding. The vocals are mind blowing. Jenny I Read, Heal It Up, I Call It Love , and Jesus Forgive Me (For The Things I'm About To Say) will absolutely floor the both of you. Plus the album production is amazing.

Another addiction song for FF… “Toy Soldiers” by Martika And fun fact: it apparently was sampled by Eminem? Who knew 🤷🏻‍♀️ lol

My wife played Concrete Blonde for me when we were dating I’m college around ‘94 and I instantly fell in love with the band’s sound and Johnette’s voice. Still listen after all these years…Still on Hollywood, true, bloodletting, tomorrow Wendy . So many great songs. Joey is good but overplayed on radio a bit. Would love you to try another one or two or three

@sputnikalgrim

2 жыл бұрын

I was a senior in High school in 94, I worked at Musicland in the local mall and there was a college girl that worked with me and she introduced me to this group. I had a huge crush on her.

@denroy3

2 жыл бұрын

God is a Bullet

@alexalonso2093

2 жыл бұрын

Last I read she was living in Joshua tree reclusive.

@andyfletcher3561

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, probably their best known, but far from the best, and far less an example of how haunting Johnette's voice truly is. The first time I heard "Tomorrow Wendy" I was driving north on the 405 leaving the Valley, ironically, under a "Cold an gray November sky...". It took a minute, I drove a couple more miles, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I had to pull off at San Fernando Road and sobbed like a baby for half an hour. It brought back the memory of my Mom the day JFK was killed, sitting on the floor with her knees pulled to her chest, weeping. That, along with all the other images it evokes, and I'm still toast 30 years later even thinking about the song.

@melissas4874

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyfletcher3561 I think this song actually shows off her range. Also, it's not like they had that many videos to react to. If people know of a lyric video of theirs then maybe they should, I don't know, suggest it? LOL With a link?

Johnette is hands down my favorite vocalist ever.

I loved what you said about her voice, you don’t just hear it you feel it. That was perfect. This is still one of my favorite songs of all time. Her voice always moves me. And the video is so simple but so powerful. Great choice, I love your reactions 💕

Great song choice! Next try Indigo Girls, Galileo or Closer to Fine.

@Shrykespeare

2 жыл бұрын

Closer to Fine is a classic.

@hollydeitch1977

2 жыл бұрын

Or “Power of two” ❤️

@richardmead5969

2 жыл бұрын

ha ha Indigo girls. too many good tunes for that BS

Finally. But there's much more. I consider her the best female artist in rock. Singing, playing bass, songwriting. She's at the top. Throw in a guitarist who has his own style and sound.

@st0n3p0ny

2 жыл бұрын

Better than Ann and Nancy?...

@alexalonso2093

2 жыл бұрын

Heart Wilson sisters. Pat benatar. The pretenders. Annie Lenox.

@marlew6629

2 жыл бұрын

she is def up there.

@randybaker6042

2 жыл бұрын

@@st0n3p0ny not saying better. I'm not into the rankings thing when it comes to music. But yes, for my taste, I have her at the top. Ann Wilson is great and her position in rock history along with her sister is undeniable. Trust me, I was deep into Heart from the beginning and have been front and center for them live back in the good old days. I was at the Cotton Bowl for one of the most storied live performances ever when they started Mistral Wind and a storm blew in. One of my most memorable live experiences.

@randybaker6042

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexalonso2093 , the list of great female rock artists is long.

So much more from Concrete Blonde. Phenomenal voice and a rocking band.

This was a suggestion of mine. Thanks for checking it out. Imo, one of the best voices in rock and roll history.

Love this song! Love her voice!

Oh I love Concrete Blonde! Bloodletting is a terrific album. The sky is a poisonous garden, Caroline and bloodletting (the vampire song) are others worth hearing!

@garypatrick3001

2 жыл бұрын

Bloodletting is an inexplicably overlooked masterpiece. So many great songs, but if I had to pick one favorite it would be "Caroline".

@carla68

2 жыл бұрын

I love the vampire song. So fun!

This is one of the handful of songs that make me tear up every time I hear it. I worked in addictions for about seven years. I saw beautiful, intelligent, talented people lose everything. A few even lost their lives, sooner or later, due to this disease. They'd be doing great, working their program, and then... they were gone. I doubt that a person could write such a song without having dealt with that particular kind of darkness.

Such a good choice. Johnette has one of those rare extraordinary gifts of the combination of phenomenal vocals and masterful writing. You should definitely dig deeper into her catalog. So glad you found your way to Concrete Blonde

This is the first time listening to concrete blonde, and I'm loving it

@andyfletcher3561

2 жыл бұрын

They have so much more.

I'm so glad you both got into Concrete Blonde! Johnette Napolitano is such a great vocalist.

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I lived the lyrics of this song, it was painful and ultimately tragic but I survived and this song feels like my battle cry.

Welcome aboard! Such a heart felt song

One of my favorite bands of all time, and a great song. Check out Bloodletting and Mexican Moon albums especially. I also really like "Concrete Blonde y Los Illegals", which was a collaboration between them and, you guessed it, "Los Illegals". Concrete Blonde retired as a band in 2006, but briefly got back together for a small 9-city tour in 2012. I was lucky enough to see them on that tour at the Sinclair in Cambridge MA, which was the opening night at that venue, the first show ever played there. General admission, standing room. I was able to work my way right up next to the stage. Good times!

God is a bullet, and Caroline are other great song from the Blonde. Have always loved this underated band.

Heartfelt and honest reactions from both of you. Thank you. This song is a powerful song in my family. As my father was an alcoholic and died because of it. My mother and sisters made a playlist of songs in honor of his life and Joey is one of those songs. Very sad but incredibly honest. Another great song from them is Everybody Knows.

@cassianfalkener3706

8 ай бұрын

I had Bloodletting when I saw the CD Single for "Ghost of a Texas Ladies Man" at the store. Bought it on impulse. It had four tracks, including the title, an extended version of Bloodletting, Everybody Knows, and The Ship Song. Blew my mind. Most of the guys I hung out with at the time ended up getting that CD, and we all admitted to listening to all four songs on repeat, just to get to the final notes of The Ship Song and want to listen to the entire set again, just for those final notes. And the song Ghost of a Texas Ladies Man showcases Johnette's ability to sing something in a different genre and not nearly so serious, while remaining true to herself. Concrete Blonde doing a country-style song? Worth checking out. :D

HEAL IT UP! Johnette lets it go in that song! Man she's amazing!

Another commentator said “Joey don’t believe her... she’s still angry.”

@julielynn10

2 жыл бұрын

Omg my ex said that the first time he heard it, too.

Sober since January 8th, 1996 so there is hope.

One of my favorite bands for 30+ years. They have so many amazing songs and so many styles. I listen to Happy Birthday every year on my birthday as a present to myself. I can't imagine not having them to growup with.

A straight up classic. What a song!

Oh thank you guys so much…I have been waiting and waiting for this, one of my all time favorites 💚✨🌻🙏…she covers Leonard Cohen’s ‘everybody knows’, it’s beautiful, also ‘tomorrow Wendy’ is beautiful, And ‘God is a bullet’ is amazing as well, I could go on and on I pretty much loved everything they did LOL glad you found them, Johnette Napolitano was also in a band called ‘dream six’ for a while although I can’t remember any of their song names…but her voice is amazing! 😊💕💫

@d-2793

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Genny, I am a concrete blonde connoisseur, myself 😋

@jasonnelson9707

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And her collaborations Pretty and Twisted with Marc Moreland and Vowel Movement with Holly Vincent.

@d-2793

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonnelson9707 I have the pretty & twisted CD! It is a great! ‘Just you and me and the FISHES in the deep blue sea 🎶’

@jasonnelson9707

2 жыл бұрын

@@d-2793 yes! That whole album is amazing and that cover photo is Everything. Have you seen the videos for Damage I’ve Done when she fronted the reformed talking heads - then renamed “The Heads”? It’s an incredible song and on the album she shares lead vocals with Debbie Harry.

@gennyreese420

2 жыл бұрын

@@d-2793 😊💕 I chose a Concrete Blonde concert over a job in my twenties! Had my shift covered but the girl screwed me over, they told me it was my responsibility,...needless to say it was a great concert!

Oof. I love this album so much. Johnette Napolitano is the lead singer and bass player. "Tomorrow, Wendy" off this album is so dark. From a different album, but you should check out "Ghost of a Texas Ladies Man"

Sooo good. Got chills listening to it.

I just want to thank you for the joy you have brought into my life. It's not just the songs but the infectious smiles and your beautiful family . I am house bound and I look forward to your clips daily. A happy fan from Australia

Not to mention her solo work. The album scarred has the song “Amazing” on it.

Two other Concrete Blonde songs that are a must. Walking in London and Bloodletting (The Vampire Song).

"I'm not angry anymore." always hit me hardest because it's so often a confession of ignorance. (at least in my case) If I just knew more, if I just knew how far my meager helping hand might have gone, or even just a kind word. Make someone smile! You never know how far it might reach.

My ex-wife was in a band when this song was released. She immediately put it in her song list. There wasn’t one night that she played where this song wasn’t requested less than twice. It was very popular at clubs and bars in 1990.

@spacecadet35

2 жыл бұрын

Your ex covered this? She is either very talented or very brave. Or both.

@Rogn1

2 жыл бұрын

@@spacecadet35 she was talented.

@spacecadet35

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rogn1 And brave, if she is covering Concrete Blonde :)

Letters To Cleo "Here And Now" Jill Sobule "I Kissed A Girl" Sugarcubes "Hit" Save Ferris "I Know" Sophie B. Hawkins "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover"

@Shrykespeare

2 жыл бұрын

I would add "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" by Paula Cole and "Connection" by Elastica. Great 90s songs.

One of my favorite songs of all time. Thank you for making it relevant again for a new audience and generation.

Thank you for choosing this! Brings back lots of memories listening to it.

Such a good song, I'm so glad you guys got around to this one. So many amazing elements to this song, some obvious and others that you find after repeated listens. That drum break before the solo to let you catch your breath after that first powerful "I'm not angry anymore", and then that perfect solo. One of the most memorable ballads of the 90s.

I’m not sure why, but for some reason I always put 3 songs into a space of my music nostalgia: Joey -Concrete Blonde Only The Lonely -The Motels and Harden My Heart -Quarterflash Similarly, all 3 have fantastic, unique guitar solos that are fun to play, and to listen to. , 2/3 of the videos take place in a club/bar. I recommend these wholeheartedly, if you loved Joey.

@sonyagill454

2 жыл бұрын

Get Outta My Head!! These are 3 songs I'll scream along to, whenever wherever. Wasn't Concrete Blonde the prom band in the movie Valley Girl?

@navymiguelito

Жыл бұрын

@@sonyagill454 Josie Cotton ("Johnny Are You Queer?") performed during the prom scene in "Valley Girl".

@navymiguelito

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking The Motels, but forgot about Quarterflash!

Well said you two. Great song. I have this song on repeat in my car and listen to it every time I'm out driving. It's such a mellow yet soothing song and her voice is comforting.

So glad to see you react to this! One of my faves from this era

Late 80’s and 1990 were Concrete Blonde’s best shot at success. After that alternative took over and the jaded LA sound was dismissed. I always liked their early song Still In Hollywood. A fantastic feel-good rocker.

@forrestcowan448

2 жыл бұрын

Still in Hollywood is like no other

Was hoping you would stumble on to Concrete Blonde on Fridays!! Great band, many great songs! They cover Little Wing, Everybody Knows, Mercedes Benz, Simple Twist of Fate... She hits hard with God Is A Bullet, Heal It Up, Caroline ,Tomorrow Wendy... I think she has one of the best, if not the best, rock voices ever. James Mankey's guitar work, and knowledge of effects is fantastic as well. Many live performances on Letterman out there on KZread, he adored her.

YOU DID IT! Thank you for hearing me on Johnette! Now you just have to do "Heal It Up" and BE AMAZED!

The most underrated band ever. I've loved them since Free in '89 and my greatest musical regret is not seeing them live.

I have never heard this song. Tuff but a message that needs to be heard. Great pick and reaction.

“Joey, if you’re hurtin’ so am I” ~ Concrete Blonde

I used to open with this song during gigs when fronting my band. It got standing ovations. I love this song and group.

Every time this came on the radio I would have a hard time listening to it because my dad was an alcoholic. Many of the things she feels in the song I have gone through in him but watching him struggle.

Tomorrow Wendy is another compelling but heavy song from Concrete Blonde. They have so many great songs. My favorites include Happy Birthday, Free, Still in Hollywood, Rain, and Bloodletting.

Johnette Napiltano is the lead singer, bass player & song writer of the band Concrete Blonde. Joey came out in the early 90s. The Concrete Blonde Bloodletting album was the very first compact disc (CD) I bought 🤣😂. Concrete Blonde is serious good & Johnette’s haunting achey voice is amazing. Other songs: Caroline, True, Bloodletting (the vampire song). Heal it up, Everybody Knows. They are more of a heavy band that does many slower haunting songs as well as rocking!! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you Amber & J

Hits me in the heart and makes me both cry with a smile of relief. It's about forgiveness, acceptance, understanding, and love that patiently stands by when you don't feel you deserve it or like yourself. It's bigger and deeper than just the words.

I've been a Concrete Blonde fan for years. I saw them twice live and Johnette once solo. Joey is my favorite song of theirs. I interviewed Johnette some years back and she is the most down to earth person. Such a voice.

This band all day! Very many great songs. Johnette is my favorite singer.