Pat was more than just rock but she did rock. She was an opera singer. She has a range that is unbelievable. Have to get past the idea that bands are boxed into a category or style of music.

@idetectchange2124

2 жыл бұрын

Another one from a different genre is Rob Halford from Judas Priest! He was also classically-trained. One thing that cannot be denied is that music from the early 90s and back were people that had fantastic voices and actually singing with no electronic help or Machinery to alter their voices. Pure music!

@jameshelm2847

2 жыл бұрын

Her mother was an opera singer. If it wasn't for Liza Minnelli Pat Benatar would have never wanted to sing.

@sarablack2547

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameshelm2847 I didn't know that!.i love MGM musicals with Liza's mum Judy garland and caberet is one of my fav films! Ta for the info.

@robertfahr2420

2 жыл бұрын

Find her version of "Wuthering Heights" if you want to hear an operatic performance. Mind blowing.

@dawngipe6324

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertfahr2420 I totally agree...that song is absolutely amazing!!!

Pat Benatar was a classically trained vocalist, her range is phenomenal! She is a powerhouse of a singer, that’s why her music stands the test of time.

@keetahbrough

2 жыл бұрын

she says humbly that she only has 3 octaves; which is normal. But if she's trained operatic singer... she has more than a 3 octave range.

@susanfigueroa872

2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right! I read an articlei in an interview by her and she admitted that she thought because of her training it would be an easy transition to do rock and found that not be the case! She had to learn to belt it out like a rocker with a little grit instead of the smoothness of a classically trained voice.

The thing about music from the 70's - 80's is this; Never judge a group/singer by only one song of theirs. They will ALWAYS surprise you!! That was the great thing about music from that Era. Variety!! Pick a concert, any one from then and you'll hear it all! That's why I Love this era, still. Scorching guitar solos that will burn your eyebrows off to beautiful, soaring vocals that can bring tears to your eyes. It was the best music. Pure talent. No autotune. You will Always be surprised!! 😊💜🎶

@Tank4Life

2 жыл бұрын

So true!!

@mortimerbrewster3671

2 жыл бұрын

True! Pat Benatar had a jazz and blues period as well. I love her range.

@rebeccasimantov5476

2 жыл бұрын

@@mortimerbrewster3671 I love the song "Fire and Ice"...

@Habeev07

Жыл бұрын

The Wilson sisters (HEART), Stevie Nicks, and Pat Benatar are my 3 (4 technically) fav female rockers!!! 34 y/o dude here stating this proudly.

My personal favorite is Promises in the Dark. She really shows off her vocal range. I also like He'll is for Children. It's a sad song that really makes a statement.

@steveray9655

2 жыл бұрын

The live version that's on her "Best Shots" album (I'm referring to "Hell Is For Children") starts with a special "intro". I'll have to see if I can find it, and post it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHl909GSe6XbeNI.html

@donnaprater1936

2 жыл бұрын

Love Promises in the Dark.

@cynthiahoy7

2 жыл бұрын

PITD all day!! My fave too!!

@Habeev07

Жыл бұрын

The Wilson sisters (HEART), Stevie Nicks, and Pat Benatar are my 3 (4 technically) fav female rockers!!! 34 y/o dude here stating this proudly.

A four-time Grammy winner, Benatar is also a classically trained mezzo-soprano.

Pat Benatar is a powerhouse vocalist in a petite frame. She had a lot of great songs in the 80's such as "Heartbreaker", "We Live For Love", "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", Fire & Ice", "Shadows Of The Night", "Love Is A Battlefield", "We Belong", "Invincible", "All Fired Up", "Treat Me Right", "Promises In The Dark" etc.

@jbr600

2 жыл бұрын

😍🤩

@k9spjack

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, "Heartbreaker" and "Fire and Ice" if you want pure rocker songs!

@nicolaanne4787

2 жыл бұрын

They’re all amazing but, invincible is my favourite 👌

@maureenmoran9326

2 жыл бұрын

Promises in the Dark!

@wanderer7956

2 жыл бұрын

So true! It's such a huge voice for someone who probably weighed less than my chihuahuas!

Her mother was a trained opera singer who taught Pat to reach her potential. Pat has a 4+ octave range!

@HunterBidenCocaineBag

2 жыл бұрын

I think Mariah Carey and Cyndi Lauper do, too? I'm sure there are some others.

@treetopjones737

2 жыл бұрын

@@HunterBidenCocaineBag When Mariah was young she was known for her high singing.

If you want to rock and hear her vocal range you need to do "Promises in the Dark".

HELL IS FOR CHILDREN, is another great tune of hers!

@ginasarmina4728

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@Sonnie0325

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!!

@mantos12

2 жыл бұрын

You want grit? HELL IS FOR CHILDREN!! She wrote this song after seeing an article about kids that were killed by family members. It’s haunting and she emotes EVERY emotion.

Pat was a classically trained mezzo-soprano. I heard just her and her partner for a night of their songs and she blew the house down. She has gigantic pipes in person. If you want her big sassy: Hit Me With Your Best Shot?

"Hell is For Children" is my favorite song by Pat Benatar...Her music got me through the 1980's as a teenager 🥰☮️✌️

@amypatchen8263

2 жыл бұрын

Truth!!

Holy crap this is the best Female Friday lineup EVER!! All four songs… Epic!!!

@larsa.8096

4 ай бұрын

!!!!

Pat Benatar is one of the baddest women in Rock! Together with her hubby, Neil Giraldo, they put out some of the greatest songs and videos of the 80s. And their marriage has lasted nearly 40 years 💞

@1177kc

2 жыл бұрын

And they are so amazing together in concert. Got to see them just a few years ago. Had to pinch myself-never thought I’d get the chance to hear her.

@treetopjones737

2 жыл бұрын

Fate, as he happened to be the guitarist chosen to work on her album.

@zenseed75

2 жыл бұрын

Both getting into he Hall of Fame. 😻

@MsJourneyfan

2 жыл бұрын

@@zenseed75 Long overdue

@SusanJohnston

Жыл бұрын

She’s wonderful ❤

Just think, for her whole career her husband has always been her life partner, her writing partner and her guitarist. And they’re still together ♥️

@matthewdrake4385

2 жыл бұрын

About 40 years or so together. That's forever in the world of music.

If you're wanting an 80's female with a powerful voice, I recommend Sheena Easton. In particular, Strut, Almost Over You, Telefone, (the Bond song For Your Eyes Only, is ok, but not great IMO) and a fantastic duet w/Kenny Rogers "We've Got Tonight". Of course she performed with Prince on "U Got the Look" too but that doesn't showcase her voice well.

@keetahbrough

2 жыл бұрын

i love Sheena. so 80's lol

@helindove2237

2 жыл бұрын

Prince wrote Sheena Easton a song, Sugar Walls. He sent it over along with his telephone number, telling her if she wanted to record it to give him a call. -> It became a top 10 hit for her.

@Honkey-Donkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@helindove2237 Lol, yep and it sounded like one of his too.

Pat was in training to be an opera singer. She was told she'd never make it. Joke's on her "teacher". BTW, she also sings the harmonies on the recordings.

This song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Shadows of the Night, or Treat Me Right for more form her.

Y'all really need to give a listen to Melissa Etheridge, a huge female artist, big in the late 80s and early 90s. Loved the Pat Benatar pick, great job as always! :)

@michaelplowman8674

2 жыл бұрын

I'm The Only One will slay them.

@aaradia

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelplowman8674 They already reacted to this very song.

@matthewdrake4385

2 жыл бұрын

Come to My Window

"Shadows of the Night" showcases her melodic voice even better, as does her cover of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights"

A friend of mine once asked me to sing at her wedding. She said "That Pat Benatar song. You know the one." (meaning this one). Without missing a beat I said "Love is a Battlefield ?"

@dianaprobst3157

2 жыл бұрын

At least it wasn't Hell is for Children. 😂

@treetopjones737

2 жыл бұрын

Well, still better than Phil Collins In the Air Tonight. 😄#Lyrics

@zenseed75

2 жыл бұрын

😹😹😹😹

If you want to hear her show off her classical voice listen to her version of Wuthering Heights

@casualguy393

2 жыл бұрын

1 of my favorite movies and books. I will give it a listen. Thank you :)

@aaradia

2 жыл бұрын

Better than the original by Kate Bush IMO. Pat just has a better voice. (Sorry Kate Bush fans. Just my opinion.)

@aaradia

2 жыл бұрын

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee To each their own. I don't like Kate Bush's voice. I think Pat adds a power to the song Kate doesn't. No disrespect, just personal tastes. Appreciate she wrote a song that I love Pat and Neil covered so brilliantly.

@joemachine4714

2 жыл бұрын

im a Kate Bush fan but realize her vocals aren't her strong point.

@darklight4251

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love both. Kate Bush is unique. She writes all her songs, produces everything herself. She has created her own musical universe. As much as I admire Pat Benatar's voice, I don't think she fits in that category.

PAT WAS AN OPERA SINGER .

"Treat Me Right" is an absolute BANGER! "Hell Is For Children" may be her hardest rocker, at least at the end.

@mantos12

2 жыл бұрын

“It's all so confusing this brutal abusing….they blacken your eyes and then apologize” and, “Be a good little boy, and you’ll get a new toy, tell grandma you fell of the swing.” Hell Is For Children!! She SCREAMS in this song. Soooo good

More songs to dive into “Fire and Ice” “Hell is for Children” “Promises in the Dark” and one of my favorites the banger “You Better Run”

She can sing anything from this ballad to a harder rock song. Great choice.

She was opera trained - and was engaged at one point to my ex-boyfriend's brother. She is wonderful!

Pat Benatar is the best rocker! Starts mellow then, grows... She has a wonderful voice. This was one of her "ballads" used as a breather in her concerts. Thanks for bringing it.

She was trained for opera and it took her a while, according to her, to find her rock voice. She's awesome!

"Fire and Ice" and "Heartbreaker" will rock you. I like "Treat Me Right" and "Promises in the Dark"- can't go wrong with any of those. Pat Benatar is a queen. "Hell is for Children" is heavy emotionally but is a great song as well.

@catwhisperer9489

2 жыл бұрын

OMGoodness, "Hell is for Children".... I only played that, like, 50-11 times when. I got it!!!

If I am not mistaken, she was pregnant at the time, and it wasn't surprising to see her lean toward a slightly smoother style... yet still singling with her incredibly beatiful and powerful voice.

This takes me back to around 1993 when my sister played this record for me, and I've been a huge fan of Pat Benatar ever since.

Tried to tell you guys earlier; she covered Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights, which is so beautiful to hear. She has such a voice that is unforgettable. The woman was classically trained, but rock was always her passion.

Oh yes! Love me some Pat Benatar! And BTW, you need to watch "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"

@jeanstrickland2445

2 жыл бұрын

But don’t watch it with the kids 🤣🤣

Pat's first three albums, "In the Heat of the Night", "Crimes of Passion" and "Precious Time" are my favorites before the synthesizers took over. Her blues album "True Love" is good as well.

If I could choose one song to represent all that this woman and her band encompasses it would be “ Promises In The Dark” , the whole song is electric. Her vocal range is on full display with her husband , Neil Giraldo, on lead guitar just killing it. It’s a perfect rock composition. This song will be on repeat on your favorite playlist. It’s just builds n builds, leaving you wanting more, Enjoy!💯❤️

@KyleS3m3noff

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Promises In The Dark is up there. The whole 'Precious Time' album is stellar.

She was such an impact to the industry that she was the first female, second song played on MTV. With You Better Run.

"Promises in the Dark" is another classic song I'd recommend that really shows some more of Pat Benatar's range.

Even though it's a little bit slower it's still considered Rock. That's why we have things called Soft Rock, Rock Anthems, and Rock Ballads. This one is considered Soft Rock. Rock is way more than just the hard stuff! 😎

I saw Pat about 7 yrs ago! Trust me.. the girl can still rock!!!!

I think it was a very appropriate song for Pat Benatar, who had spent years playing rock... 'We belong' was a happy song that matched w/ her personal life in 1984. She and her guitarist/producer Neil 'Spyder' Giraldo got married around 1982, and she was pregnant in '84 with their first child when this video was filmed - a daughter. She and Neil are still happily married today (Pat Benatar just turned 69 years of age and still performs)

Pat rocks, but this was different and next level in my opinion. If I recall correctly (and it is over 35 years, so my memory may not be right) she was pregnant with her first child when this album was being recorded, and Pat felt the need for the album to reflect her emotions of the time. Interestingly this was sung in the final episode of Super Girl (which I finally got round to seeing last night) - and I thought to myself, I haven't listened to that in a while, and I'd like to see someone's reaction to it.... so I looked it up and well you had just recorded the reaction in the last 24 hours... so that's cool. As for voice... again this is through my fuzzied memory, but I think I heard that she was trained opera singer.

You have to remember the 80's was the decade of the power ballad. And everybody put one out. Including Pat.

My son was just learning to pull himself up when this video came out. I would leave the TV on MTV all day. He would stop whatever he was doing and crawl to the TV, pull himself up and bounce up and down when it played. When it was over, he would plop down and leave. Great memories.

Pat is so much more than a rocker. Artists back in the day were so much more diversified than artists today.

For a female Friday, ya'll should check out the cover that Joan Jett does of "crimson and clover "..... another little softer side to Joan, that ya don't often hear 😉 ❣️❣️

Pat was a trained opera singer so she could do anything with her voice, whether it be rock and roll or very melodic. Her voice was perfect!

Her Promises in the Dark is her best!

Power Ballad. Could not be a rocker in the 80’s without one. Iconic.

Guys, the suggestion to watch fast times at Ridgemont High, is absolutely, a great suggestion. You will see pat benatar influence immediately. Great 80s movie. Great sound track! RobSquad Fam is best!😊

"Whatever we deny or embrace, for worse or for better, we belong together." My favorite Pat Benatar line of all time.

Pat Benatar my favorite female singer EVER !!!! And this song is my favorite

Can't go wrong with Pat. Love this song. Next must be Promises in the Dark, followed by We Live for Love and Invincible.

This is my absolute favorite song from her. She is a trained opera singer, so she has all kind of vocal chops.

If you remember church singing, the descants were always special, and there's a lot of it in pop and rock

Beautiful song. Just beautiful. Martina McBride rocks the short hair, too. Ur next reaction should be her song "Independence Day". Its not what u think but it will leave u shaken

A friend of mine called this the best pre-wedding song. You know, like the night before when the nerves get to you and you start questioning every life decision that led you to that moment? If you get through this song and honestly, _honestly_ , with serious thought and reflection, picture yourself being like this -- not only right then but also decades in the future, after putting in teamwork and effort and determination not to let the negatives pull you down and break you apart -- then walking down that aisle just feels like the natural thing to do. I have no idea if it's true. I'm all for building _family_ but my feelings about _marriage_ are more complicated. 😅 But it seemed like a really nice thought.

Pat Benatar can sing a wide variety of music. Another great song of her that I love from her rocker side is All Fired Up. She also did an album of Blues songs called True Love. Another song that ends with a children's chorus is Fleetwood Mac's Say You Will (Stevie Nicks lead vocals).

Congrats to Pat for her 2nd nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame- 2022. Love Pat Benatar! Got to try ‘Promises in the Dark’ and ‘You better run’. Definitely more rock.

Pat is classically trained with a five octave range she can literally sing anything. Check out Le Bel Age, Invincible and ALL FIRED UP!

Nice reaction. This song came out when all the record companies demanded ballads from the rock groups. Power ballad was all the rage at the time. Most of the rest of her songs are of the rocker variety. Pat is an amazing vocalist who can sing anything.

I love Pat ....I consider Pat, Stevie, and Janis to be the trifecta of female vocalists!

@SuperWhofan1

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s add Brandi to that list

@urbanurchin5930

2 жыл бұрын

@David Goodman.....you can't forget Karen Carpenter.....there was no one to even come close !

@dgoodman1968

2 жыл бұрын

@@urbanurchin5930 I agree Karen was something special

Pat Benatar is one of the greatest female singers who had a wide range of styles and was very versatile, all with one foot firmly planted in rock. Take a listen to The Motels “Only the Lonely” a fantastic female lead and revisit Carly Simon with “You Belong to Me.” These two are right up your alley, Amber.

This is HANDS DOWN my favorite song by Pat Benatar! Such a beautiful song and an amazing showcase of her vocal talent! Absolutely exquisite! My recommendation this time is another vocal powerhouse lady of the 80s. You've reacted to her before, but there's a particular song I want to see you react to; Bonnie Tyler's "Faster Than the Speed of Night" (specifically, the full 6 minute 46 second version). Such an amazing song, I am certain you guys will love it! (By the way, I still want to see your reactions to "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which you said was blocked; I really hope you can finally get that uploaded, even if you have to break it up into multiple parts to do so.)

Pat benatar is and always will be my favorite female vocalist.. you haven't even scratched the surface of Pat benatar

Almost all the Rockers back in the day also had a few ballads that were really popular!

Pat Benatar has an unbelievable voice and is remarkably talented. I think you would really like Her “All Fired up” Video. SO MANY GREAT SONGS!

If you want to rock please react to another Rock Diva: Linda Rostandt - Tell Him!! 🎸

“Promises In The Dark” and “You Better Run”, are 2 great ones by Pat I think you’ll love

She is simply amazing !

Pat Benatar is one of my favorite artist of all time. So glad her music still lives on.

I’ve always loved her voice whatever she sings. So beautiful!

I always loved this song! I, too love the involvement of the children's choir. Glad you did this one! My love to all.

Pat’s voice is all over the place. She can melt your face with rock or lead your ship into the rocks with her siren like voice. This song is the latter. I LOVED the inclusion of this song in Deadpool 2!

One of my favorite female artist of all time... We Belong is one of my favorites of hers. Listen to Hit Me With Your Best Shot Shadows of the Night Invincible Sex As A Weapon Treat Me Right You Better Run You can't go wrong with Pat's music.

Pat Benatar is just phenomenal. My two suggestions for songs to check out next from her are All Fired Up or Invincible, though anything from her catalog would be amazing. Rock on Jay & Amber! 🤘🎶🤘🎶

Try “love is a battlefield,” or “ hit me with your best shot.”

Pat is my all time favorite female artist. I've literally seen her live a half dozen times....

It's hard to believe that it was 41 years ago this month I saw Pat Benatar in concert at the Tampa theater. She's still a rocker!

This is a different type of song for her, but nonetheless as powerful with a style all her own. I'm with Amber on this one, the "Weeeeeee, belong...we belong together" is so Benatar - so epic and classic that few, if any, could pull off. It is my favorite Pat Benatar song - from the music to her voice...and then cue the Children's Choir. Great choice people! This woman was so popular in the 80s that her songs have been used in movies for quite some time...one of the first I remember is "Invincible" from "The Legend of Billie Jean." One of my guilty pleasures. I'm a sucker for female heroes. Please follow up with "Invincible"

I would love to see a reaction to Sara McLachlan on a future Female Friday. I suggest the song "Angel". She is a powerhouse!

Pat Benatar is a musical goddess. Phenomenal.

Pat Benatar was great. When I listen to her, I always think of another female rocker from the era: Patty Smyth from Scandal. She had two hits in the 80s, "Warrior" and "Goodbye to You" and she did a duet with Don Henley in the 90s, "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough." You should do one of her videos for a future Female Friday.

One of her many hits, "Promises in the Dark" shows off her impressive vocal range & the versatility of her band from soft ballad to hard driving rock. You'll really like the live performance. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaWJqLywesWfd6Q.html Her husband is the band's lead guitarist and they will celebrate their 40-year wedding anniversary this year. That's such a rarity in the music industry. :-)

The amazing Myron Grombacher on the drums. Totally under rated drummer.

Pat's Signature Song is Ofc the 80s Classic "Love is a Battlefield" But thats not the only song she became famous for This Song We belong was another one that Was a MAJOR hit Everywhere in the world I love Pat She's great What a Singer My God she can sing 🙌 even now that shes old Her voice hasnt Changed or Grown Weak She still sounds the same as she is in this Video ❤❤

My mother loved this song. As a little boy I caught my mother singing it. I miss her when I hear this.

This beautiful song was written by Dan Navarro and Eric Lowen. Dan Navarro is an amazing singer--songwritter. Heard him sing this song in person at a festival in Alabama. Love Pat Benatar's version and Dan's version as well.

One of my favorite singers, I was up dancing the whole song. Yes, she has range.

Pat Benetar greats: Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Heartbreaker, Love is a Battlefield, Hell is for Children, and Invincible

Another female singer from this time that has a Pop Rock sound was Patty Smythe when she was with Scandal. "THe Warrior" is a great song by them. "Goodbye to You" is another. And a fun fact, Pat Benatar's "Love is a Battlefield" was originally going to go to Patty Smythe but she decided to take time off to have a child. Patty Smythe did come back with some solo stuff later on. One to listen to would be "Sometimes Love Just A'int Enough". She did this song with some vocals from Don Henley.

This song was written by Dan Navarro and he performs it at everyone of his shows with a bit of Spanish thrown in. Check out his solo stuff as well as Lowen and Navarro “Walking on a Wire”.

Pat Benatar is one of my favorites singer. Great icon from the 80's. And important influence in music for the next millennium...

"All Fired Up" is an excellent rocker from Pat Benatar, a little later in her career. She was/is amazing!

Good / great artists can sing in more than one style - GET OVER IT ALREADY!!

I saw Pat & her Husband Spider open for Journey in 2012 in Salt Lake! It was mainly an accustic set but somehow, it was the PERFECT opening for Journey! She is AMAZING! I loved when she and Martina McBride did "Crossroads" together on CMT. That was one of my favorite shows EVER!

My favourite song by Pat Benatar. Have not heard it in ages. 🎼🎼❤❤

This song was big when it came out. I played it over and over. Couldn't get enough of it.

Love Pat Benatar, she is from my hometown. I saw her live when she came back to New York a couple of years ago

Pat Benatar is a legend! One of the first female rockers that I really got into, along with Joan Jett.

damn! this song....so popular. I didn't realize it was her because it doesn't sound like the typical rock she did before,but definitely this was something i grew up with,this big song