38 Special - If I'd Been The One (RESTORED VIDEO)

FINALLY sourced a good copy of this video - most are such low resolution, they're hard to watch.
Featuring the acting debut of Julianne Phillips who would go on to star is the TV show, "Sisters" (1991-1996) as well as being briefly Mrs. Bruce Springsteen.

[@GamingwithGamerGirls]

I doubt the world will ever experience anything like the 80's ever again. So very grateful to have grown up with this music.

[@CB-im9rw]

There's No Place Like Home... Only if we can go back to the future and keep it there forever. The 80's had it all and the day I stop loving the 80's will be the day I stop breathing! ✨️🎶✨️

[@rosscormack7089]

Amen

[@robertlenning332]

Like what exactly threat of nuclear war. Highest unemployment just about ever. Denial of basic benefits. Gtfoh.

[@robertlenning332]

Btw I graduated high school in the 80s.

[@johns6351]

@@robertlenning332 There is threat of nuclear war now and Covid obliterated the economy. I graduated highschool in 2021 and it was terrible. Modern music and films are mostly of very poor quality. You should consider yourself lucky

[@sassykaren7587]

Who else is listening to this classic gem in 2023? I wish that the world was the way it was back in the 80’s!!! ❤

[@masaruoka2003]

聞いています。日本から。

[@Jack-sk2el]

Listening Tonight 😉

[@chuck4tnvols681]

Listening from The Volunteer State in 2024.These guys are timeless!

[@mtwiner9981]

The 80's were a great time to be young, wouldn't trade it for anything. Class of '83!!!

[@williamgoswick4392]

2024

[@richwestlake2477]

40 yrs later here i am listening to great music of my era! Whos here with me give me a shout out !!!!! 6-22-24

[@tomfoley8439]

Right here with you 7-19-2024. Rock on.

[@randydunaway2590]

They sure don’t make southern rock like this anymore🎸🎤

[@rickyjaworek1268]

too bloody true if you include the 70s

[@darrellr.bacon4677]

I'm right here witcha, bro. 7-28-24. 🤙🤙👍👍😄

[@tads73]

I'm with you!

[@jamesmcmillian9896]

I know they made some money but 38 special is one of the most underrated bands of all times.

[@pleasantdaddy]

Also April Wine

[@Dreamersroc]

38 rock's 👍💯

[@JimAllen-Persona]

I don’t know if they were underrated - it’s tough when your benchmark is Skynrd and you had a lot of Southern Rock bands at that time. They had a decent amount of commercial success but I can’t name one of the members.

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

I was just about to say that. How they aren't up there in the conversation with the all time greats is a shame. Don Barnes is still doing it to this day too

[@jtjt4827]

Molly hatchet too

[@20TIL6]

Older I get, the more I want a time machine.

[@Walter6078]

Im in.

[@dankreoger611]

The 70's, great time to be a teenager,

[@mmp6042]

You and me both pal.

[@shanehickenbottom1006]

The crazier todays modern society gets the more I wish I could demand to be taken back

[@garypabst]

You and me both, brother..

[@joeszczechowski8333]

3 guitars, 2 drummers and a bass. Kick ass Southern Rock at its best !!! 38 Special is straight up badass !!!

[@jimmyz2098]

Yes! I could not agree more. The melodies of Don Barnes and Jeff Carlisi. Don Brookens and Jack Grondin on the drums. I'm thinking... Larry Junstrom on the bass... and of course, Donne V-Z. What a great Southern rock Band!! My all-time favorite Southern rock band. By 2 and a half miles. These guys made GREAT music!

[@aloysiusbelisarius9992]

Oh, I agree wholeheartedly. What really got me was that their breakout hit, the one that put them on the map, was actually written by Survivor's songwriters and sold to .38 Special.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@aloysiusbelisarius9992 Rockin' Into the Night. And yes - written mostly by Jim Peterik..... the great singer /guitarist / song-writer from Survivor. he also helped Carlisi & Barnes write the monumental next-level-breakout hit Hold on Loosely... after Jeff Carlisi came up with the basic riff. I have read on multiple occasions that Peterik helped them "refine" their music writing style, with that familiar "triplet" style picking pattern... also being used by the Cars, whom they all liked at the time.

[@aloysiusbelisarius9992]

@@jimmyz2098 Survivor was always my favorite band, even before I learned how influential they were to others. Jim Peterik really was an artist, and with little reservation with helping others out.

[@ledzep5876]

Love 38 Special. I'm a drummer, played out in Hollywood in the 80's. I understand multiple guitars and vocalists. I never understood the 2 drummer thing. Not that it didn't work for them. Can you imagine Led Zeppelin with 2 drummers? Holy crap......

[@ratter531]

For those of us who lived those years, the great 80's will never be replicated. this great song was written 40 years ago.

[@gordman6860]

40 years ago i was 15 n them sure were the days n sooooo wished i could back n stay.

[@ratter531]

@@gordman6860 Indeed I feel the same

[@Steve-nk5sz]

I'm 57, graduated 1985, LOVED THE AWESOME 80'S , yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ratter531]

@@Steve-nk5sz Yeah I am a viet Nam vet 70 now

[@Steve-nk5sz]

@@ratter531 what state u in? I'm in Dayton Ohio

[@trsoukup4231]

There will never be another Music generation such as this. Real Voices, Real instruments, and above all, Real Talent😊.

[@amierichan1428]

It well exists, you just have to know where to find it.

[@tomraimondi5285]

You've got that right 100% them days are all gone but there are some good groups still out there. Take a listen to a group called mystery out of Quebec Canada you may like them.

[@trsoukup4231]

@@tomraimondi5285 thanks, I will !

[@TerrySmith-sy7if]

You are so right. Today’s music is not really music. Instruments have been replaced with computers that create the sound. It’s more like karaoke.

[@moviedog1]

plus they have a Vanzant

[@sigvicious5599]

I'm so grateful I grew up when this music came out.

[@aloysiusbelisarius9992]

That makes two of us. 🤘✊

[@stevem9766]

It was the best !! 70s80s. Incredible

[@robertbaker3174]

Just thinking about this tonight. I play guitar a bit and can't believe all the music we got to hear.

[@judymarlene3414]

And it’s such a contrast with the absolute garbage that passes for “music” today.

[@greatamericanradio5937]

I was double lucky. I'm a professional drummer. I got to go all over the place playin' this stuff in some cover bands. (The various original acts I was in were never as much fun as playin' all these covers.) LOL 🥁🥁🥁

[@northerngardening2585]

38 Special needs to be in the Hall of Fame

[@LynyrdSkynyrdFan]

Without a shadow of a doubt

[@themadmattster9647]

Agreed

[@mikenogozones]

Yes!

[@jimguy9874]

You are so right, but unfortunately it won’t happen.

[@douglasmcconnell8116]

Have my vote.

[@socialmaven3346]

Listen up, children. This is what real music sounds like! I'm 68 and still listening to this great music today.

[@robertdillon9989]

64

[@KevinWhite-eu1pd]

AS OL RUTH USE TO SAY ON K-SHE 95IN ST LOUIS MO ON THE RADIO IF IT'S TO LOUD YOUR TO OLD 😊

[@mtndew1962]

62

[@Ester-s4n]

Yes real music I am 61

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Listening in 2024!! Loving every minute of it.... The 80's were the best time of my life!!! So much great music such cool clothes great cars!!!!! ❤❤❤...🌹🌹🌹🌹.......

[@adamrutledge4031]

Jamming to this with my 7yr old daughter. Gotta keep the 80s alive for another generation. Best music everrrrrr

[@AN-vq5qt]

And personally, 1984 was the single greatest year ever IMO - Van Halen 1984, Madonna Like A Virgin, Bruce Springsteen- Born in the USA, Tina Turner - Private Dancer, MJ’s Thriller tour was still going, Genesis, U2, The Police all had great albums. Bon Jovi’s Debut, Aerosmith’s comeback, Metallica’s Ride the Lightning, Bryan Adams - Reckless, Rod Stewart and Elton John had strong albums, Lionel Richie’s biggest album, Def Leppard’s Pyromania was 1983, but tour was mostly in 84, Pat Benatar, Rick Springfield, The Cars, Stevie Wonder’s “I just called to say I love you”, Ghostbusters Soundtrack, Footloose Soundtrack, Scorpions Rock You Like a Hurricane, Huey Lewis & the News, Journey had a big album I think, etc. Anyway, that’s just off the top of my head

[@user-ei2bd1en1h]

It's time to nominate 38speacil to the rock & roll hall of fame!😂😂😂❤🎉😊

[@user-ei2bd1en1h]

Keep this music ❤️❤️🎶😁🎶🎶🎶😁 alive.tommorrow is too late ❤😂🎉😢😢😅😊😂❤🎉😢😮😊

[@richardlahan7068]

Yep!

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

Amen. My 30yr old and 23yr old love the 70s and 80s. Keep it up.

[@davidguillory4294]

They don't make music like this anyone. What a shame. it is just so good.

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

I agree 100% David.

[@GETSOMEIndia35]

It’s music from true instrumental musicians! No computer illusions! And voices from heavens angels!!

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

What, JZ and Beyoncé not good enough for you? Just kidding. lol Not good enough for me, either.

[@cromBumny]

Kings of Leon spark this way now and then

[@coreyguillot2760]

You from Louisiana David?

[@TheJagjr4450]

38 special, Def Leopard, Eddie Money, etc wrote the anthems of my youth, the summer days spent by the pool listening to the greatest music ever concieved.

[@ShelleybutyoucancallmeShell]

Growing up as a teen in the 80's with the best music, in a more free and happier time. That fact has never been more clear as it has been in the last 2+ years.

[@DaveE7171]

Well said. Such an incredible time back then.

[@kippyc98]

Lawdy you can say that again, Shell.

[@peteharmony6024]

Amen to that.

[@rondellschuyler7074]

Shelley. We were lucky to experience the 80s. Fun, free and definetly much happier times.

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

I agree!

[@leogetz3570]

Definitely an underrated gem from these guys!!! Don't understand why it's never played on the classic rock stations

[@aloysiusbelisarius9992]

I have a pretty good theory on that, and it's not meant to excuse that shyster practice of theirs. Basically, most radio stations will have maybe about two dozen '80s hits, usually the ones that were most overplayed back then, and overplay them again. That leaves out a good 20-dozen other songs by other performers back then, all of which deserve more respect than they ever got. That's why I still make my own mix-tapes, usually with examples of those other 20-dozen songs that never get airplay anymore...and ought to.

[@chunkybuttz1226]

I know why, they're lazy and don't care. We've lost so much good music because they would rather just play a list of songs over and over again and call it good. A bunch of losers IMHO.

[@SpiritsOfAnotherDay]

It used to be played all the time on the radio when it was just released… one of my top favorites at the time!!

[@robeddy3722]

@@aloysiusbelisarius9992 I think that your assessment is SPOT ON. I haven't listened to the radio in over 10 years. Not much before that, as well. They're playing the EXACT SAME SONGS that they played in the 80's. I can't believe that radio listeners are putting-up with that crap.

[@rossrubino9080]

My favorite 38 Special song

[@aceofspades856]

Great song, and Julianne Phillips was an absolute stunner!

[@travishendrix7026]

You know what? I'm in my 50's. Been loving 38. Special since they broke out. I never knew this girls name. Many thanks. I'm going to look her up. So right. She is a beauty.

[@OldStonersRule-bb1fp]

Even too hot for the Boss@@travishendrix7026

[@claygreen4723]

@@travishendrix7026 that's the former Mrs. Bruce Springsteen.

[@travishendrix7026]

@@claygreen4723 Yeah Clay I felt like a doofus for not knowing this. Then again, i might have known at one time. Getting up in age over here. Lol

[@claygreen4723]

@@travishendrix7026 me too bro!

[@jjohns288]

There is magic when the vocals blend so well with the instruments.

[@vernonmontgomery5012]

38 SPECIAL is a truly underappreciated band. 38 SPECIAL has everything a band could ever hope for, they have great story telling, great writing, and they're sound is nothing but pure power. LONG LIVE 80'S MUSIC AND LONG LIVE 38 SPECIAL

[@stephenb4703]

Love this band!!

[@sv3225]

Great story telling, agreed!

[@gregsalerno1434]

God ,I miss it alot.💥💯⚡💥

[@johnraymond5817]

I wore this tape out in the 80s. 38 Special is one of my favorites

[@darinyoung468]

Never,,,Never ,,always a part of my life and heart and memories that cannot be forgotten. Never brother...not ever.

[@topdogred]

GenXer here. I heard this song for the first time last week. I can't stop playing it.

[@jmack7297]

80s was PURE FREEDOM. CMON FOLKS. Let's do what it takes to keep it for our kids and beyond.

[@T.Tuxedo]

Yes. I agree with you 100% 🇺🇸

[@beckyboo1433]

Yes 💯

[@beckyboo1433]

@@MyLife-ij4tf better watch out, KZbin doesn't like that name 😅 or us conservatives very much in general

[@douglaswatters7303]

Unspoiled countryside, awesome car and truck, a woman that's a 10 and doesn't smile, horses running free range, and this band. Possibly the greatest music video ever made.

[@ericd6781]

That young lady is Julianne Phillips, she's the reason I watch this particular video.

[@donsherry9168]

@@ericd6781 And for some idiotic reason Springsteen cheated on her after they were married!

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

​@@donsherry9168 ikr?!? We were all left scratching our heads at that. No doubt he's stayed married to his cheater so long because she looks the other way now.

[@sysworldtruth5119]

@@donsherry9168 he didn’t cheat on her she didn’t want him

[@miguelservetus9534]

@@donsherry9168The press reports a more complicated situation. They had not sorted their life dreams prior to the marriage. They wanted different things. The marriage was mutually deteriorating when he took up with Patty. Not an excuse, he should have waited till they divorced by my code. And if there is evidence that he cheats on Patty, it’s hard to find. He seems pretty much in love with her.

[@jeromedavid7944]

Married, divorced, 3 years in a University, 2 years operating a M60A1 @ North Fort, 2yrs in Duetschland as Combat Engineer supporting the 12th Panzer Division(Bundeswehr), joined an apprenticeship(retired with 33 yrs service in 2021) and remarried all in the decade of the eighties. Now let's talk about the music.....Dio to Duran Duran, Howard Jones to Harry Chapin, Thirty-eight Special to the Thompson Twins, Fodelberg to The Fine Young Cannibals, Bananarama to Bon Jovi, Pet Shop Boys to Paula Abdul, Aerosmith to Anthrax, Culture Club to The Cure! No better decade, no better fashion, and no better music!!! If I could have ten years of my life back I'd take the 80s!!!

[@AbnEngrDan]

Essayons!

[@jeromedavid7944]

@@AbnEngrDan 12B GOTTA BE!!!

[@AbnEngrDan]

@@jeromedavid7944, HUA! 12B gotta be! 20th Airborne Engineers and 307th of the 82nd. Airborne All the Way!

[@warrenroy1645]

Man, I haven't heard this song in ages. Sure brought back memories. 80's rock

[@fearnobodyandtrustnoone]

Sure does Warren! wish I had a time machine!

[@111hidden1]

amen brother

[@edgarteran1894]

Get your cd's out and turn it up and take a nice ride on the coast. with this music. Our era the 80's will live forever. Rock your life

[@levideverney9248]

Just plain old good music that you can understand.

[@millburn1961]

Was the woman in the video Bruce Springsteen ex wife

[@bradbyron3620]

38 Special always had a fantastic sound. To this day they sound awesome

[@candiceroyce685]

I am 65 and I love all of these songs from.th 80's 😊😅🎉😂❤❤❤❤❤I am a Indiana girl. 😊

[@toolittletoolate3917]

I was born in 1949, and I have had the most incredible good fortune to have heard fantastic popular music throughout my life - or at least up until the turn of the century or thereabouts! This band enjoyed a certain success, but their music was seriously underrated IMHO. Don Barnes could really belt one out! My ears just caught the bar jukebox playing ‘Hold On Loosely’ on Better Call Saul, and my poor wife had to suffer through my pathetic attempt at singing it!

[@johnjay9404]

Hold on Loosely and every young man's anthem, Fantasy Girl.

[@Anthony-xh2wx]

I watch this video when it first came out on MTV my favorite song I'm 54 years old and it's still my favorite song

[@robertbyington7715]

Van Zandt was a BEAST and I have no idea why this band didn’t get the recognition they deserved in their hay day; to me they were trail blazers with there double drum kits similar to the Alman Brothers

[@Too-Odd]

38 Special released too many songs that sounded too much alike, and then they released music for movie soundtracks which is the kiss of death to most rock bands in the long run. It is too bad because they still put out good music.

[@robertbyington7715]

@@Too-Odd There are a ton of bands you could say that about BTO ELO STYX but non of them had the talent of 38 Special; vocally or musically. Their sound was exactly what it was Southern Rock on steroids!!!!

[@Too-Odd]

@@robertbyington7715 Southern fried rock to be sure, but more talented than ELO or STYX? That is a tough bet to cover. You are talking Jeff Lynne and Tommy Shaw? As far as BTO goes, I never really liked them all that much, which is strange because I liked the Guess Who.

[@robertbyington7715]

@@Too-Odd Sure someone said that all the 38 Special songs sounded the same and I said no different than Styx and ELO; it wasn’t a comparison of talent but just all the songs sound the same

[@Too-Odd]

@@robertbyington7715 In making CD road compilations back in the day, I never had a problem with ELO or Styx sounding the same from song to song. With 38 Special, I had that problem because many of their hits use the same or similar sequences of the same chords. I like 38 Special, so please don't take this as a slight against them.

[@wickedout2010]

1983 I was in 8th grade. Loving the music of the 1980's! The 80's were the best times I ever had in my life. The memoires were amazing. I'm so thankful I had the chance to grow up in the 80's! Man, I miss them so much! Thanks for the great memories 1980's!

[@TheSweezer]

Was 7th grade for me in 83 and I agree. The 80s were the best decade ever

[@paulbergman8292]

I remember the very first time I heard this song. I was in the kitchen getting a cup of coffee before I went to school that morning. This song came on MTV and it blew me away, I couldn’t stop listening to it and singing it all day. There is something about this song that gives me a feeling of utopia every time I listen to it. That was 40 years ago and I still feel the same way every time I hear this song. A true masterpiece. Viva la 80s!

[@lenmoore9109]

He's such an underrated vocalist.

[@ronaldfinley2985]

And Don Barnes is a great guitar player too.

[@thoth80]

I don't believe even pitch perfect was around back then.

[@jamesauber8622]

Don Barnes is such a great singer

[@Sith_dude]

The 80s were the best years to be alive. Born in 68 and wish i could go back to the 80s. every music genre had some serious kick ass tunes.

[@Sidragrosm]

Every year I play this on my tape (YES, TAPE!") player when I drive my 1989 Cadillac El Dorado North Star, and it NEVER fails to put a smile on my face! 38 Special - Skynnard may be dead & buried, but it's descendants WILL, *RISE AGAIN!* ...case in point! Long Live TRUE Classic Southern Rock!

[@rdtaylor1167]

I was 12 yrs old and taped a penny to a post card and got 12 records from Columbia.....wild eyed southern boys was one of them...still one of my favorite albums ever

[@Karen-ug3xq]

Yeah, I'm back in my 20's again when I hear great music from the 80's!!! Now my old fart ass is 61 but I FEEL like I'm still in my 20's!!! I can still rock my ass off!!!❤

[@giturdone1200]

1983 the year I graduated high school 38 Special was the band back then Def Leppard was just getting cranked up ACDC Back and Black came out about this time what an amazing Era for music brings back so many awesome memories outstanding post

[@LoneLee2022]

Back in Black came out in 1980.

[@Sith_dude]

For all those on here who say this is underrated, you weren't around when this came out. This is real music.

[@ralphpadula3138]

Beautiful music!❤ how beautiful was Julianne Phillips? Stunning!

[@philkearny5587]

What a jawline! And that hair!

[@user-zu3dh7lu9r]

Wild horses could not drive me away from those 80's girls.

[@PaulHudson2-25]

If I had one song to listen to.....that rhythm guitar is like a drug!

[@MarkSpicer-Playlists]

I still love this band in 2024. I took my family to one of their shows a few years ago; now they're all big fans!

[@ryangioia2358]

Video Director: “How many horses do you want in the video?” 38 Special: “Yes”

[@oliverrojas3185]

The horses are something else, it's definitely a special touch you don't often see.

[@antonleimbach648]

Saw these guys in 86’ in Lake Placid NY and it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. Such a great band and great songs. Thanks for the memories .38 Special!

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

Excellent 38 special song, the horses, vintage car and a beautiful woman. Probably one of the best visual videos of the time. And kudos to the director for that shot at 2:19 as the vintage car enters. It bridges the connection between the horses and the 20th century very nicely.

[@nomad2753]

The beautiful woman is actually Julianne Phillips, the first Mrs. Bruce Springsteen .

[@JEEPDadXJ]

Shoulda been a Mustang though.

[@christahernandez316]

Don't know if anyone else mentioned it, but, the woman in the car is Julieanne Phillips. She was Bruce Springsteen's first wife.

[@nomad2753]

@@christahernandez316 I did. 👍

[@nighthawk8053]

Love the shot where car is coming out of the flames too at 2.05 👍🎸

[@michaelcochran7895]

I saw .38 Special last May. They still sound just as good as they did in the early 80’s!!!

[@joeomalley2835]

Dude this song is so amazing. Love the 80s MTV vibes. I really loved many of 38 Special's songs. They had a great sound.

[@fredmcg9442]

Love this song! One of the most underrated bands of all time!

[@chebrneck]

This is probably my favorite .38 special song. Video is incredible.

[@Jucelegario]

If there is one music video that deserves to have its filmed parts scanned, is this one.

[@cm37177]

scanner Danner

[@stephaniegormley9982]

Great song but I DON'T get the video. Did she get married or not? And that other woman, was her man with her before or after the wedding which may or may not have happened? And WHO did she shoot? I know 80's vids were loaded with metaphors and symbolism but this one is very confusing.

[@cm37177]

She got married

[@cm37177]

When you get married, you have to to be the one to say goodbye 👋

[@bendavies7343]

Great music that will never grow old

[@andymerkel6955]

... saw these Gents live last night at a fair venue in a sleepy little fly-over state of Wisconsin; in their late 60's, still delivering; dream show... I never went to many shows in my teens, twenties, and thirties because of busy work and religion; now, making up for lost time in my forties; amazing...

[@jeffhenry7749]

Best live band I ever saw and I saw alot of bands. They sounded as good live as in studio.. 2 drummers made it great.. You understood every word they sang.. Drank beer with Don and Donnie one time.. great guys..

[@trinity1815]

That's awesome!

[@jonathanjohnson8656]

They sounded great a few years ago when I saw them.

[@miguelservetus9534]

Her husband has a pretty good bad I hear.

[@markshannon4237]

drank beer with them every sat. night at the barrels in pensacola fl. in the late 70's

[@stevetilk4926]

I remember 38 Special dominating MTV in the early 80s and then they just disappeared. They made great music!

[@PinkPumpkin529]

Hadn't heard this song in forever! Played one night on my radio station! Sought out this video & also ordered the cd! ROCK ON!!! ✌️🤘

[@KevinAClassA]

Got out of Marine Corp boot camp when this song came out, great times back then. Spent the next 12 years in the best group of brothers and sisters.

[@vehicle22]

My favorite .38 Special song! With the venerable Donnie Van Zandt on rhythm guitar!

[@michaelsmoments4202]

2024 and listening from Melbourne Australia. This song is just amazing even after all these years. 38 Special Rock!

[@stephenb4703]

Watching the herd of horses running is my favorite part of the video ... just beautiful!

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

Saw them twice in the early 80's. They put on such a good show and had such catchy tunes. Not sure why they don't get the respect they deserve. They were good!

[@danielfair4675]

I saw them again after ALOT of years (25+) a few years back. Gonna see them again the 24th of this month. Not what they once were, but still enjoyable.

[@TraceyRiggs]

This music always reminds me of driving down a country road and feeling free😊❤

[@Terrathrax]

My god, hadn't heard this in decades; forgot what a great tune it was and still is.

[@Dave-lq2le]

I lived in the south in the heyday of southern rock and as I recall, this band was considered new blood. It took a long time for me to appreciate their music. Now I love their stuff. Just took awhile to grow on me. Then i bought the "Live at Sturgis" dvd. That cemented my opinion of them as a truly great southern rock band!!👍

[@kevinstaggs5048]

Don Barnes had a hell of a voice back then.

[@ronaldfinley2985]

He still does, and he is still a great guitar player.

[@Don-n6o]

These guys are so good. Their sound is unique. Great rock: southern style, great Melodys, great vocals. I carry several of their songs on my blue tooth. Would not be without them.

[@jaykay6387]

They were a great southern rock "pop" band. Were they the ABB or Skynyrd? I think you know the answer to that. Those bands were the trailblazers, bands like 38 special were just picking up the crumbs, which is fine. They were tasty crumbs.

[@chrisharkins8708]

Still one of my favorite bands in 2024..

[@johnnysturgis6904]

Am a millenial who found this band after it being mentioned in a Stephen King novel. Gotta say, this band and music are incredible!

[@kevynhansyn2902]

Don't classify your self as a BS title that others want to make themselves feel "special". Your just a young soul that has developed a great taste in music and that I applaud you for.

[@rettro6578]

@@kevynhansyn2902 💯 On your first point, darn straight! That "i'm a ____" is for the marketers to classify you, put yourself in a box, mentally. Reject it, be a freer thinker.

[@johnjay9404]

Hmm...I read about a dozen of Stephen King's best novels throughout the 80's. I was hooked. Nothing more 80's than that.

[@Wolfie66]

I saw them on this tour in 1984. It was an amazing concert!

[@kevinnobody3052]

I saw 'em in Columbus Ohio in '84. Good memories...

[@Wolfie66]

@@kevinnobody3052 They still had two drummers back then. It was great just watching them in perfect sequence. Saw 38 Special twice since and they did not disappoint!

[@robertschmidt4552]

I saw them in Cleveland in 1984 at Blossom.

[@kevinnobody3052]

When music was actually music worth listening to.

[@peteryeagy-labor-4765]

How aren't they in the Rock -N- Roll hall of fame yet. Love 38 Special one of the great bands of the 80's

[@johnstevener501]

Please don't get me started on the r&r hall of fame, It really is a total joke

[@autoequities]

Because they refuse to kiss ass 👍!

[@johnlawrence4975]

Because it is a scam run by grifters.

[@S.Carton_Esq.]

Donnie Van Zant's voice is spectacular. Nearly every song was a hit. What music. What times. We didn't know how lucky we were.

[@scottrobbins6216]

Not Van Zandt that’s Donnie Barnes singing Van Zandt rarely sung because he didn’t have a decent voice.

[@eagle1371]

This gem popped up in my FB feed. I had forgotten about this song. Now I can’t stop playing/watching it. Takes me back to 1983. Sophomore in high school, cruising the streets in my 1981 Camaro with the stereo blasting, so lucky to have grown up in the awesome 80’s!

[@elwhastrummer]

I saw 38 Special in 1975, as an opener to a Rush concert at Seattle Center Colliseum. It was the first time I'd ever seen a band with 2 drummers. And amazingly enough, they weren't that loud.. Obviously before Tour De Force, but they played a bunch of real good songs, and what kinda sucked was Rush was so good that nobody really paid much attention to the openers...

[@Petergalvan]

I am so glad I grew up in the 80s and as time passes it makes me smile to listen to this sounds and movies that made up our generation. Class of 86.

[@vladimirmontoya5491]

I purchased this record, back in 1997. Fourteen years after its released. And I still use to play it loud. For the Good Times!🎧🎵

[@gmoney9961]

An absolutely brilliant band. Don Barnes is a once in a generation talent. Their videos were always as stunning as their music…

[@LoneLee2022]

They rocked when I saw them!

[@gmoney9961]

@@LoneLee2022 They’re headed to these parts in November. Tickets secured!

[@phillipstephens1175]

I saw them and met the band in 1980. Great guys! Don Barnes has one of the best Rock voices that I've ever heard! Spoke to Donnie for a few minutes also!!

[@brandonseyfried1251]

I just tripped over this video......never saw it before. I've loved this song as kind of a "deep cut" from these guys and even developed it as a karaoke favorite. Good Lord, I miss the 80s.

[@JulieFloydScentSolver]

Going to see them tonight. I've been waiting 40 years for it

[@SandTguy]

Take me back to the 80s.

[@robertferguson3648]

This is by far their best song and yet you will never hear it on the radio. Go figure

[@willhorting5317]

I still hear it on the radio from time to time.😎

[@NGaMineFreaks]

Grew up in Florida and heard this song on a regular basis in the 80’s. Great song!

[@jimmyz2098]

It is a great song? But their best? Come on. Not even in their Tio 10. And that's no slam... because they are one of my all-time favorite bands... and I LOVE .38 Special. Always have. Always will. But they have several songs a lot better than this one. Alas... beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But you made a bold statement.

[@guitarpilots76]

Sorry, fantasy girl is their best.

[@jamesferguson8217]

Yes sir!

[@jimdiangiroux]

This was filmed near my home in pincher creek Alberta, love them

[@luizantoniodeoliveira9974]

Breaking bad

[@barabas688]

I've got the 45 of this somewhere. It still makes me feel the same. Got chills. God bless the 80s. Girls with big beautiful hair and not tattooed to hell.

[@thiagofreire4496]

Rock is the music that touches the soul. What wonderful song and wonderful band. I'm Brazilian and I'm turning 43 today. It's been about 10 days since I discovered this band and I'm loving a lot of their songs.

[@weaponizedmath4369]

38 special holds the record for having their music in movies

[@gd7561]

One of my white whales has been captured. I'd been looking for this track for a long time. Heard it in the supermarket, tracked it down and am loving it. Had no idea it was 38 special. Great track!!

[@crashdiego]

Indignant attractive women with guns. Horses running around on fire. Band rocking out in tuxedos. This is GENIUS.

[@mattmorrow7777]

yup

[@billkop3717]

Im 65 and I grew with many bands ,from the Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Joplin, etc,etc, 38 special is truly a good band, love these guys, stay safe everyone!

[@LoneLee2022]

I saw them in concert. Bon Jovi was the opening band.

[@troycox8062]

Favorite 38 song with a haunting melody and kick ass vocals

[@bld9696]

Saw .38 the first time in Jacksonville with Danny Joe Brown as the opener. The crowd was electric seeing their home town boys rock the roof off that night. Their energy was amazing and, to this day, I have never heard a tighter band. Carlisi was the best. Have seen them nine times since with some of the newer line ups over the years, but that night in Jax was very special.

[@williamellis8745]

I come back here once in awhile just to watch them horses run,! Freedom.

[@glenbard657]

Don Barnes wrote this song after getting invited to an ex-girlfriend's wedding. It's a great song because most of us can relate to the emotions he's going through.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Powerful song and a super video. I was nuts for Julianne, the look in her eyes.

[@m42037]

what she look like now

[@bigjohnson7415]

@@m42037 Probably like a beast!

[@m42037]

@@bigjohnson7415 I looked her up, she's ok, not fat, she's still got her long hair. I never thought she was smoking hot when she was 20, just good looking

[@bigjohnson7415]

@@m42037 I can agree on that. Old age happens to all of us, if we survive that long. Beats the alternative!

[@m42037]

@@bigjohnson7415 She's not that old, I can name a list of women in their 50s-60s that are really hot. Like I said lot of women let themselves go and get fat and cut their hair off, Raquel Welch is 80 and still smoking hot! Dawn Wells was still hot at 80 before Corona killed her in 2020

[@steelbender58]

Saw them at a local amusement park about 30 years ago and holy crap what a show! I was front row and no more than 15 feet from the lead man. They sound exactly like the studio versions. Singer leaned down and kissed a little crippled sweetie after the show, whos boyfriend sat her out of wheelchair onto the stage. Awesome band!

[@billmulthauf2934]

Just got home from the summerfest show. Great night with my son. 38 killed IT tonight.

[@kqc8224]

My all time favorite rock-n-roll band. These guys knew music, were very talented and rocked our generation. I have great memories of a happier time of life, every time I hear .38 Special or when I see a .38 Special ;)

[@BlastedKat]

My hometown band. The greatest era of music there will ever be. I remember buying 8-track tapes of these 70' and early 80's bands and rocking out. Life was good.

[@mattmorrow7777]

Yup, much respect from central Texas. Love 38Special

[@ronaldcarlson8572]

I have not heard this song in probably 30 years, brings back great memories of the 1980's living in SoCalifornia

[@mikenogozones]

I'm still listening to this in 2024, so many great songs from this band.

[@markantony3875]

This song hits home for me. Back in the 80's, I was dating a girl who I though I would marry. Out of the blue, she said goodbye. The reason was she was graduating college soon and had her whole career and future planned out in her head. I was going to college part time and working, simply because I was unsure what I wanted to do for a career. She thought I was taking too long (LOL we were only 21!) and thought the grass would be greener elsewhere instead of dating a guy who was a part time student and worked a not so glamorous job. So she said goodbye and moved on. I never saw her after that. I took it hard, but moved on. I figured out what I was meant to do, entered school full time and ended up with a great career. I actually stopped thinking about her after a while. A few months ago, we randomly ran into each other. We talked a while. It turns out she was married and divorced 3 times since we last saw each other. Her career ended up not being what she though it was going to be. When I was leaving, she said her biggest mistake was saying goodbye all those years ago. Then she ask me what if the tables were turned? What if I was the one who was sure of my career back then and she was the undecided one? What if I was the one to say goodbye? I turned around, looked her in the eyes and said back then "I would have never said goodbye to you" turned around and kept walking. The last thing I heard was her crying because it was only then that she realized she totally messed up.

[@zeke7142003]

There's a song in there waiting to be written.

[@echohunter4199]

I’m 58 now and retired from the Army and a couple years ago I got in touch with a former girlfriend I proposed to marry but she declined and the first thing she said to me was that she’s very sorry which I wasn’t expecting and it was sad to hear her say that. She had 2 failed marriages and never had kids and lives with her mom and works from home. Some people will never learn from their mistakes and stay stuck on stupid and that’s the best it’ll get. I had over 25 girlfriends from when I was 19 to 25 and it was usually the distance and Army life that doomed the relationship since most women don’t want to leave their hometown, friends and family. I married a Puerto Rican lady in 1990 that’s an amazing woman and we made two healthy daughters, it’s important to have a wife who’s young so there’s a low risk of birth defects since once a woman turns 30, the risk level shoots up like a rocket.

[@joepharmasst]

They think anybody really cares about their career. The other stuff is more important.

[@rustyl.6358]

One of my favorite bands from high school and college days. Still listen to their music often.