Poll: What is your pick for the best rock and roll MOVIE of all time? Also to order John Cafferty's Greatest Hits LP click here: a.co/d/hc3iQGV

@RhymesWithCarbon

Жыл бұрын

I think Rock Star is the greatest; idolizing a band and then becoming exactly what you've been fantasizing about your whole life? so many of us who jammed along with our favorites would have died for that opportunity.

@lukewarmersrescue2460

Жыл бұрын

Bohemian Rhapsody Purple Rain Heavy Metal Wayne’s World Woodstock…. Er, that’s one right?

@michaelrochester48

Жыл бұрын

The entire Mamma Mia film

@RBS_

Жыл бұрын

....ALTHOUGH I'm not a Fan, but....Cruise's "Risky Business" undies moment, to "Old Time Rock N' Roll" got those frat Boys SLIDIN' all over their Ma's House, in Ray-Bans!! ...ha-HAAA!!

@RN-so2it

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to say The Wall is my favorite movie to watch and listen to but the story of The School of Rock wins

Love this. So over 20 yrs ago I was working at a gas station on Cape Cod, MA 3rd shift, playing my guitar doing scales and John came in after a show at a local bar. He said, "you play? I said yeah, running scales. He said putting your time in man...right on. Keep at it." I recognized his voice and he introduced himself. Told him how much I loved the big hit. He inspired me to keep putting the time in. 20 yrs later, my band has released their first album. so thank you, John Cafferty and thank you to you as well. I love these shows. They are inspirational. My band is Exonym. Feel free to check us out.

This was the BEST match of singer to actor voice in a movie EVER! Wish Tender Years got as much airplay as On The Darkside did though 😕

@davidwalsh7128

Жыл бұрын

Tender Years is a beautiful song. Their live version in concert was always amazing..

I believe that John & his band were one of the most underrated groups of the 80’s Absolutely love his voice!

The way he talks about learning from those that came before is one of the big things that's missing from much of today's music acts.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. So sad where we've ended up

John Cafferty one of the greatest and most under appreciated talents of all time! This man is a national treasure. He's never gotten the respect he deserves/earned.

Here are some of my memories. Marty Davidson is my uncle. My mom, Arlene Davidson, co-wrote the screenplay and associate produced the film. The film was not a boxoffice success but it became a cult classic and making it was one of the greatest memories of her life. I visited the set in Atlantic City you talked about, the bar on the boardwalk. They allowed me to work as an assistant to the grip department, which was fun. I met the entire cast as well as Kenny Vance and John and the whole Beaver Brown band. I have especially good memories of Tunes, the sax player. I remember my mom spoke with Tunes back in around 2012 when she was very sick with Alzheimer's. They talked about him coming to visit her but I don't think he was able to make it happen. But she did see Michael Pare one more time. He came to visit her at the senior center where she was living and I got to talk with him for a bit. I appreciate him for doing that. I have to admit, every time I hear the opening of this song it brings both smiles and tears of joy. Thanks for this interview with John, it's great to see him again and share a long distance moment with him.

@ShelleybutyoucancallmeShell

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for commenting! I loved those 2 movies (and soundtracks). Much appreciation to your mom for her writing, - I have both movies in my dvd collection.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, that is super cool!

@rwendell0912

Жыл бұрын

I drove those two blue Chevy Novas all around,even bought one when movie was done,worked for Ferco then,helped deliver equipment to set

@chrisjohnson3694

Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Those are memories you take to the grave. Thanks for sharing.

@sheriandreas8260

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. So cool.

One of my middle school teachers won a contest to have John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band come play at our school. That was my first rock concert.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

So cool! Thanks for sharing!

@brenturquhart7090

Жыл бұрын

That had to be awesome. You will always remember your first concert. Mine was the Beach Boys. My dad took my sisters and I to a afternoon family concert, I was 10 years old but I still remember having a blast.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Wow, super cool!

@Terrahoskins

Жыл бұрын

Man that is really cool

@davidfoster4563

5 ай бұрын

I remember that concert. I was working for John at the time.

To this day, both Eddie movies are among my top favorite movies. I can watch them again and again! This is because the music is just so incredible and fits the story to the tee. The effect of the record guys reaction to Season In Hell was brilliant. John Cafferty made these movies what they were with great song and great performances! 🤘😎

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Eddie and the Cruisers rock! Indeed they do!

@mikecorey8370

Жыл бұрын

What a great song that was.

Tender Years is still one of my favorite songs from the 80s... the piano at the end still gives me chills

@Terk131

Жыл бұрын

I Couldn't agree more. Great song.

@src4409

Жыл бұрын

Same

I used to see Beaver Brown -- as they were called back before they hit it big--at beach clubs in Rhode Island. Those were the best nights of high school in 1978. I live in Chicago now and this past summer they came to Summerfest in Milwaukee. It's literally been over 40 years since I last saw them live but I was transformed back to those wild summer nights in Rhode Island.! I brought my adult daughter with me and showed her what I grew up with. She was impressed. Thanks JC and Professor for documenting rock history and reviving my youth. Awesome memories. Awesome.

My favorite song from them was “Tender Years”. Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Thanks John Cafferty for the great music.

The scene in the movie where they actually develop the song (words and music) educated me and many on how to write a song and what it is all about! I was one of those kids who watched it over and over again and that scene (and song) always stuck out as pure magic!

Decades later still iconic! How many artist can say that? Shoutout to my parents for getting cable when HBO had great movies and MTV had videos

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Very cool comment!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

My mom and aunts had cable for all this time and they watched MTV a lot!

@smurphftw2008

Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing it on Showtime. HBO and Showtime were kind of interchangeable at the time though.

@Araye

Жыл бұрын

hbo had this movie on repeat. i've seen it so many times... almost as many times as i've seen caveman.

@chrisjohnson3694

Жыл бұрын

@@Araye Yes!!! A fellow "Caveman" lover!

I Love both of the "Eddie and The Cruisers" movies and have watched them countless times. I never get tired of them. The music just reaches inside of you and grabs your soul. It is Timeless music!!! I think John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band did not get the recognition they deserve. They are Awesome!!! Forever a Fan and Lover of their music!!

I actually thought that Eddie and the Cruisers was a real band when I first saw the movie, and you know what, they were in my heart and the heart of many others. Many thanks to John and the band and to you Adam for giving me a wonderful window into my childhood.

Opened for these guys back in the day. Nicest bunch of people. Much respect for them.

I have a John Cafferty story, but it would take too long to tell. These guys are (and ever will be) on my Favorites' Playlist. 😀

Loved the movie. Probably watched it 100 times as a kid, and it was largely due to the music. Cafferty seems like a cool, humble guy. Rock and roll through and through

This is one of my favorite songs of all time! My older brother was in love with the movie, but I fell in love with the music. This is an epic song!

Best summer of my life! We were 15-16 years old and in the middle of a great summer break we stumbled on this cable movie during a slow hot July day in the air conditioning. The living room where we all watched it no longer stands, some of my friends are gone, but the memories come flooding back every time I jam these songs. It was even great sounding on my cars AM radio with the single dash speaker.

My late father loved this movie! I was instantly addicted to the music. I bought both soundtracks and played them all of the time in my truck.... so many people got hooked just by riding with me.

I’m 28 and I remember when my uncle first showed me Eddie and the Cruisers! I’ve been a huge fan ever since!

John Caferty and the Beaver Brown band played in my hometown in Franklin Ma at a restaurant in the parking Summer sometime in the 90s. It was an intimate show. I was able to meet the whole band. They are a great bunch of guys, incredible musicians. I have some great memories of that day.

My step daughters love the song ..they thank me all the time for playing it for them when they were little

I was fourteen with a broken arm sitting at home in the Summer of '84 and we had just gotten cable for the first time. My brother and I must have watched this movie at least a dozen times that Summer. He passed five years later and this movie has always reminded me of those simple fun times growing up not having a care in the world. I still watch it at least a couple of times a year. To say Eddie and the Cruisers has been a major part of my life may be the biggest understatement ever!

Loved the music from Eddie and the Cruisers. "Tender Years" is an even better slow one, and then "Season in Hell", a more modern complex piece that played a key moment in the film. An interesting rarity is "Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives", showing Eddie living in Montreal in the 80s under an assumed name, deciding to join a bar band. Good music, much more 80s than 60s, Cafferty and Beaver Brown again providing all the music.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Tender Years is great.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

The whole soundtrack is awesome!

@lauritag

Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear the story on Tender Years. That song is so epic to me and my favorite of the soundtrack!

@src4409

Жыл бұрын

Yes! The second movie and sound track was even better!!

@SteveBaker-cq2fg

15 күн бұрын

The scene where Eddie struggles to get through the song and has to leave the stage is still one of the best acted scenes from a movie I have seen.

I grew up listening to this album with my mom. This was my mother's favorite album. She wore out her cassette tape, it was so overplayed. 😂 I was able to find her a CD years later at a flea market.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Your mother has rockin' taste!

@HighlandStudio91

Жыл бұрын

My ex-girlfriend from back in the day, loved this song & needless to say...she had horrific taste in music. That dating period didn't last long, thankfully. It's funny how a shit movie, takes a shit-band out of the shitter and into the mainstream & tortures millions of people with their horrendous crap. From now on...when I watch another POR video, I am going to fast forward to see what the mystery band is first, so I don't have to be subjected to such a nauseating experience again.

@lawrencehansen7951

Жыл бұрын

Hit the like but that is double awesome

I remember hearing this song on the radio all the time when it was new--and yet SOMEHOW, I never noticed it had only one verse until I watched this video! Such is the magic of that song.

I'm not one to watch a movie more than once, but the ones I do, I never tire of. Eddie and the Cruisers is one of them.

The voices were perfect for each other. Michael Pare has that deep voice so you really believe he's singing in the movie.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Michael Pare was really great in the film.

I always thought of him as a Bruce Clone, but now I understand much better. What a nice guy! And I love that he always said "we" and "us" when talking about his musical history, never just "I did this thing". Much respect!

Great song, great interview, and what a great guy Cafferty is.

@rainwalks4723

Жыл бұрын

One of the most subtle and meaningful parts of the movie: sax player leans on the piano and just soaks in what he's playing, then gives the subtle smile and nod on the last note "ya done good kid"

Gus from Perth Western Australia here, I remember one of my friends very popular cover bands used to do Dark Side as the 1st song of their second set and even though it never even charted in Perth, that dance floor would fill to the max every time, more power to JC. Love the song but must admit I love the soundtrack to Eddie 2 even more.

Love this story! Got to see them in Santa Barbara and they rocked the house for 3 hours! Amazing performance! 👍👍👍

After watching this movie on HBO in 1984, I gathered up the guts to call a punk drummer to see if he wanted to play. He agreed. Two hours later, I was rolling my Fender Super Reverb to the other side of the neighborhood. We jammed in his basement for a couple of years. In college, I played in a few bands and wrote hundreds of songs. This soundtrack lit a fire under my 14 year-old ass to take chances with music, and gave me the balls to take the stage with my songs. Love me some Eddie & the Cruisers...I mean John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown band. Thank you for the inspiration, John. Big respect from the Midwest. 🎵🎵🎵🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾❤❤

As an African-American living in Detroit in the '80s I was in my early twenties VHS was the rage me and my buddies had that movie on VHS and we played that movie Eddie and the Cruisers over and over and over again just for the music I Still Love the group to this day listen to them still

Eddie and the Cruisers is one of my favorite music movies. I also found these movies on cable and watch them every time I stumble on them . love the music and crank it every time it comes on the radio.

I was one of those cable kids who first heard this song via the movie. Haunting song with a rift that no one can hear and not know EXACTLY where this song comes from and the name of the movie. Awesome song hands down.

I was part of that HBO Generation that saw the movie over & over again. This song has been a staple of my playlists all these years. From cassette to CD to now digital. A great episode!

Man, you did it! I am a huge fan of Eddie And The Cruisers. John Cafferty And The Beaver Brown Band are pure Rock & Roll. One of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. And to do the interview wearing a Tom Petty t-shirt, such a bonus. Thank you sir, thank you.

Awesome movie and even better soundtrack! On the dark side is a timeless song that to this day doesn't sound aged

Eddie and the Cruisers was my first time hearing this band. Must have watched it 100 times, great soundtrack.

I first heard this song on MTV, video came on..I sat there transfixed until it was over. I was about 13 or 14 when I saw it. I remember when it was over, I sat there wanting it to come on again. It was one of those songs that the first time you heard it...it was unbelievable! Didn't matter what kind of music you were into, this song grabbed you. So haunting, so beautiful..and when it kicks in, automatically you tap your foot along to the beat. Def one of those songs that you will always remember the first time you heard it. I didn't see the movie til years later, on VHS. It was a good film, mainly liked it bc of the soundtrack. "Tender Years", the other single off the soundtrack, is actually just as good or better than "On the Dark Side". Even as a teenager of the 80s, I could feel the emotion in that song..made me long for good times and girlfriends of my youth, although that was only a few short years before..haha! What a great interview with John Cafferty. Seems like a really likeable guy. I've never really known much about him. They always got panned as a Springsteen and E Street Band copy band (not necessarily a bad thing)..and me, being a huge Bruce and E Street Band fanatic.. I could def see and hear the influence..but i like Jon Cafferty and Beaver Brown Band on their own. I will def seek.the greatest hits album coming out.

My Favorite John Cafferty song outside Eddie & The Cruisers is Small Town Girl. Small Town Girls Always Stole My Heart Thank You

Professor, you are hands down the best on KZread when it comes to music. No one can touch you !

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much. I needed that today.

I saw the second movie first in the late 1980s. I was a field service, computer technician, working in a small country town, staying in that town's only motel. Eddie & The Cruisers II was playing on the motel's inhouse video system. I enjoyed the movie so much, that I asked the motel reception about the movie. Consequently, I hired both movies on VHS tape when I got back home. I purchased both movies when I found them for sale on VHS tape and then again, years later on DVD. I also have the CD of the soundtrack which I listen to on some of my long car journeys. I watch both movies at least once every two years. I was good to see you interview John Cafferty and to hear the story behind the song.

Good pick, Professor! What also could've led to its major success was because the "Born in the USA" album was such a hit in 1984, a lot of people mistakenly thought it was Springsteen & the E Street Band, right from the sound to John's screaming vocals.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kylie!

@loudastous1159

Жыл бұрын

IMO . . . . Better Than Springsteen . . . By Far

I thought you were talkin bout dis band!My wife as a teenager met this band twice,got autographs on her 45 for Things are Tough All Over,hung out and talked to Toons for awhile. Cool.Love this song and play it and Nebbuh Fuhget it nah!Take care Professor and for this Feature of a great Band.Jcsx

I Remember Watching It On HBO As A 14 Yr Old Loved It Then ....Love It Now .... Great Soundtrack .... Great Memories Thank You For This God Bless

This is such a great, iconic song. I don't think I ever heard another tune from John Cafferty & Beaver Brown band but I've played this song enough to make up for that, I think.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

They have a lot of great tunes. I'm excited about this greatest hits album coming out.

@darthXreven

Жыл бұрын

yep, it's as iconic as Princes of The Universe & Flash by Queen, Eye of the Tiger and Danger Zone along with dark side being absolutely legendary IMO also Storybook Love from Princess Bride....absolute killer song....[seriously princess bride is awesome in every way imaginable, seems silly but ends up being funny as hell and one of the best fantasy movies ever] gods i miss the 80's!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

It’s sad since they should have been much bigger.

@TGnPBullet

Жыл бұрын

@@darthXreven The Princess Bride is my all-time favorite movie. It's the best!

I bought this album immediately after watching the movie on cable. Every song on the album is fantastic. It still play it.

I've heard this song on the radio hundreds of times without every knowing ANYthing about it, not even the band name. I always assumed it was the A Street Band without really thinking about. Thanks for giving me a story behind this. Dark Side is a great song!

The Soundtrack was INCREDIBLE.......John.

to this day John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band has been & will always be one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE BANDS! ...rock n' roll, straight, no chaser! thank u gentlemen!

Nice shout out to Little Rhody! I’ve Seen John Cafferty and Beaver Brown play Several times and his cousins band Steve Smith and the Nakeds hailed from my High School. I remember my English Teacher who is JC’s Cousin absolutely losing it when she found out he was chosen to do songs on the Rocky soundtrack. He also had a song that the video featured a kid I played HS Football with. He always appreciates his local roots. Thank Doc!

Seen these guys since the 70s, everywhere from The Casino by the Sea, Falmouth, MA, The Olde Forge Tavern, Easton, MA to The Rodeo Club, Lajolla, CA. Great band! Great guys!

I worked for a movie company that ran this movie. The whole staff used to stop and head into the theater to listen to this song. Great memories. The movie was way underrated.

I saw those guys in Rhoad Island way back in the 80s , still remember it today a fantastic show. I’m glad to see he’s still around👍!!!

Saw JC & the BBB way back in the day opening for Brian Adams on his Reckless Tour. Two weeks later they jumped tours and opened for Foreigner on Agent Provocateur, so I saw them again in little old Wyoming. They were amazing both times! Always loved and appreciated them.

Thank you for sharing the background for On the Darkside. I am a Baby Boomer, grew up with 60's & 70's Rock, and when I first saw Eddie & the Cruisers (like you) on HBO, I love it and was captivated by On the Darkside. I never knew the back story to the song or how the song was developed for the movie and I am appreciative to learning from you. Love the song back then, and still love it now.

Movie and the song were both huge. Once again a celebration of my youth ✌️

I remember laying on the living room floor watching the movie on HBO. Such a wonderful movie and soundtrack. Still one of my mom's favorites

I saw Cafferty and band in Merrillville Indiana a couple years after the movie. For whatever reason the crowd was sparse. He asked everyone to come to the front of the auditorium and then they proceeded to put on one hell of a performance. He and the band were awesome. It was one of the best concerts I had ever been to.

Thank you for (finally) recognizing both this song and soundtrack for what they are, one of the best rock sound tracks of all time. I'm a musician/singer and dable In songwriting myself and still listen to these song nearly on a daily basis as they remain some of my all time favorites. They have informed my own music through the years as I love the old roots yet modern feel of the Eddie & T.C. soundtrack. Long Live Rock & Roll....

I watched Eddie and The Cruisers with my Dad on Late night TV in Australia at about 2am. Those late nights with my Dad only happened when he didnt have money for alcohol and I treasured them. We talked about this movie alot while he was sick before he passed and this music was played alot in his room. I miss him... and the simpler times that in hindsight werent as simple as I imagined.

WOW! Thank you. I saw Eddie and the Cruisers in the theater. The soundtrack was my second cassette tape. Never knew about the HBO help. My town didn’t have cable, but i didn’t need it. Yes! The hair on the back of my neck still stands up at the intro. It’s a song a never get tired of. ❤❤❤

I sent my dad the link to the video, he sent me back a picture of his ticket stub when he saw John Cafferty and the BBB in Abilene, TX at ACU coliseum

I was one of those kids who watched Eddie and The Cruisers on HBO about a dozen times and went out and bought the album and wore it out. I still love it.

I lodge sat for a winter in the middle of nowhere in Alaska. This is one of a dozen movies I had to entertain me. So many times I played the movie just for the music.

Hey Professor, I just wanna say thanks for keeping this going. The stories are as amazing as the music, it’s a nigh perfect mix for this ole boy. Thanks again.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Your support means everything.

We got to see them play back in the early 2000's at those Summer Park Friday night sessions. They got the crowd so into their music, kids & adults were dancing. Fun time for sure.

Love the song and the movie. I've seen the movie at least 20 times and still watch it and the sequel when they come on. I had an amazing audio system in a huge crew cab truck years ago and I used to play this song because the music was so clean. You could feel every note cut through you with the volume cranked up.

My wife and I so enjoyed this video today. We saw the movie via video back in the days when one went to video stores to rent movies. We picked it up thinking , this might be interesting. Well it was and never understood why it wasn’t more popular, the music was great. Thanks for the memory. 😎🍺

WOW 😮 I never knew this happened. I have had this soundtrack for years. What a fantastic story!! Thanks yet again Adam 👏 Just when I thought you could not amaze me more 😆

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band are one of my absolute favorite bands ever, and Eddie and the Cruisers 1 and 2 are fantastic movies!! I have to watch them back to back every time, because in my opinion it's one story in 2 films. John is such a great writer and vocalist, and I have had the privilege of seeing the band live multiple times...thank you so much for this episode!!

I'm 56 and I still haven't even seen the first one! I'll have to go and find it somewhere. I love the song and always have.

I saw the movie in 1984 while I was a Marine stationed on Okinawa. Loved it then. Love it now.

Great interview. Now I want to go back and watch this movie again. Thanks Professor.

Much respect for bar bands. They work their asses off to make a living. And the vast majority never do much more that make a living. Talent doesn't matter unless you get discovered.

Loved his voice and the movies. Still listen to the band today.

Great job Professor. Here we go. First saw Beaver Brown in 1975. Yes, a bar band but also a club and college staple in the northeast. Maine to DC. During those shows from 74-79 John's original songs began to grow into about 75% of their long sets. It's those songs original that resonated and brought you back to see them again and again. I was at the Bitter End show, where Kenny Vance saw them. They put on a great show, I think their first gig in Manhattan. After they closed their main set, before encores, I could see the band heading down a hallway into the dressing room area. JC was so fired up that he leaped up, yelling, and slammed both hands like a dunk onto the door frame. A truly memorable night of the 100's of shows I've seen them play for 50 years. So glad Kenny Vance was also there. Fantastic live band and better people. Congrats JC, Gary and Tunes on the Greatest Hits Release, just got copies delivered for Christmas presents for the boys back here in Rhode Island. Thanks for everything , Dave from The Wanderer...

What a great story! True rock and roll from a true artist behind a fictional character in a fictional story. I believe John Cafferty's story could be more interesting than Eddie and the Cruisers. It's a true story! Young rocker working hard to fulfill his dreams and all of a sudden it happens. I don't know what ever happened to him. Such a great flash in the pan! Watching legends fade away is harder than them just disappearing. Where did they come from and where did they go is more intriguing for me than watching them work their way up then watching them slowly decline. Your Bottled Lightning series opens my eyes to great artists that go almost unheard of after they hit it big and gone. Thank you, Adam!

I was so hoping you would cover this one!! This was too good to be lost to obscurity!! Thank you so much, Adam!! Like you, I first saw this movie on HBO in the summer of 1984 and I loved the soundtrack! I couldn’t understand why it wasn’t bigger before, but as they say, timing is everything and being a summer movie, it exploded into a megahit. Now I want to watch it again.

I was Director of Entertainment for a bar in Atlanta named America Pie for 20 yrs. where I booked hundreds of bands over that time period. During the late 80s and early 90s I booked John Cafferty 2 or 3 times. John and the band were so easy to work with and such a class act. They put all they had into each performance and the shows always almost brought the house down. Definitely in the top 10 shows at American Pie in its over its 20 plus year history! Thanks to John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band!

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing. Very cool story.

John Cafferty is awesome. Since HBO only played like seven movies back in the day, I was able to watch this many times and this is great music.

1984...the year I graduated high school, and possibly the greatest musical year ever, and "On the Dark Side" was a part of it. What a great tune! Adam, I'd love to see you do something on The Tubes.

@mowm88

Жыл бұрын

Same here exactly.

@jiveturkey9993

Жыл бұрын

WPOD, was our anthem when we were in school.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Will do!

@jiveturkey9993

Жыл бұрын

I'm from LA and in the late 70s and early '80s those guys used to play it small venues all over the place. They always put on a fantastic live performance.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

The Tubes are great!

2 movies that never get old Eddie and the Cruisers and Over the Edge.

John Cafferty and Beaver Brown, played at my college in 1982 and they were great. It was cool to hear that Southside Johnny went with John to the studio when he recorded the song. The opener for that night was John Eddie and the Front Street Runners neither band had a record yet but they were both pretty big bands on the Jersey Shore at the time. On a side note, Adam you really have to do an interview with Southside Johnny, I've heard you mention him twice in interviews, It's time you talk to "The God Father".

I always thought this was a Bruce Springsteen song. It wasn't until I got older that I realized this was Cafferty. What a great zero to hero story.

@alk61695

Жыл бұрын

I am glad I wasn't the only one who thought this was Bruce when I first heard it. It also took me a while to realize it wasn't Bruce.

@JL-vv4ut

Жыл бұрын

yes sir...

@briansnow9865

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Thought it was Springsteen.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Great way to put it.

@RBS_

Жыл бұрын

....NOT JUST YOU! ...I had to 'educate' soooooooo many People when I worked at Sam Goody...... "...no, it's NOT Bruce, It's CAFFERTY!" ...ha-HAAA!!

Eddie and the cruisers, still love both 1 and 2 saw them both on TV mid 80s have both albums on my phone as well

@ProfessorofRock

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Very cool. I need to go back and watch Eddie Lives. Have;t seen it since it came out.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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Awesome! Rock on!

Thanks Professor ... originally watched the movies on VHS ... come back to them now and then and have a soft spot for Garden of Eden ... JC and the band deserve all the accolades they receive.

The scene on the rooftop when they put On The Darkside together, pretty much from scratch, is my absolute favorite scene in movie history.

I saw Eddie and the cruisers the next day I had the soundtrack. I love all the songs from each movie Tender Years is a great song

I just hit iTunes Store and got the Eddie and the Cruisers soundtrack... I forgot how much I love all the John Cafferty songs from that album/movie!

I loved this movie & the music! Never stopped! I always wondered why we never heard anything from these guy's then years later part 2! This was awesome music!

Craziness, this is exactly as I remember it on HBO and I we could never stop watching this movie, another great video

This IS an awesome soundtrack album, I was one of those early album buyers (back when everything was still on vinyl!). I remember the movie fondly too, and the music was definitely the star of the film, all due respects to the actors & actresses.... Great job as always, Professor! Keep 'em coming!!

Yes!! My sister discovered it that way & turned me on to it & that song was all over the radio.

I stumbled across this film years ago in the middle of the night on a regular channel. Then they had on the Sequel. As an actor and a musical performer I sat there and said: why did these two films bomb? These are great. The music was incredible. The acting excellent. This was a great interview. The band comes to my part of the Planet I will be there. Thanks, I love your interviews. Keep up the good work!