ANOTHER FEMALE POWERHOUSE! First Time Hearing Pat Benatar - Promises In The Dark Reaction!

[@ashocck8065]

She's not another female powerhouse. She's THE female powerhouse.

[@SG-js2qn]

Surprised you haven't had Pat Benatar before this. Her harder hits are: "Heartbreaker," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Treat Me Right," "Fire and Ice," "Invincible," and her softer hits include "Shadows of the Night," "Love Is A Battlefield," and "We Belong."

[@jerrycunningham1820]

Painted 🏜.

[@DeAnne1233]

Agree with ALL.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

This is 'harder' than Hit Me and Invincible, at least.

[@ralphsmoak5133]

Right On. I'm surprised also.

[@chuckvelten5337]

Why does it have to be termed or phrased harder hits ? Why is there this assumption that everybody wants something that's hard fast crazy and all over the place. There are people out here who love hard rock that is melodic. But I guess it's not cool hip and edgy to think and speak that way.

[@tnc5072]

She was a true Queen of Rock n Roll back in the 80's.... and still is today! They all are amazing!!! In my top 3!

[@kurtsaxton823]

Pat is definitely one of the most powerful female rock voices ever. She had the second video ever played on MTV as well.

[@d.l.607]

Pat Benatar - Hell is for children - live

[@jeffreywhipple9925]

Can’t wait until they experience Hell

[@zebulonmcfly9213]

Yes, Live in New Haven!

[@rozkidd8645]

Yes. That song made me cry. That song made me angry. And it made me love her.

[@nygener]

@@zebulonmcfly9213 or this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ6XmKWEep6EjMk&ab_channel=Nutmover

[@DAMHoo]

Absolutely a powerful song to listen to

[@jerrybutler1336]

boy, you picked the perfect first song

[@karinanderson9722]

She is one of the best vocalist! Love her. Her husband Neil Gerardo has been her guitarist since the beginning.

[@russellevans2446]

Neil Giraldo

[@vicprovost2561]

Neal plays a great axe! 🎸

[@ES-ze3bb]

And they still tour together

[@RKDriver]

Also wrote their music and Pat refused to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame without him.

[@rickjensen1636]

In an interview once she was asked "How do you stay faithful on the road and her comeback was "Marry your guitar player" lol.

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

5feet of pure power!!! Pat is still amazing!!!

[@ericsteffen5619]

Pat was just recently inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll.Hall of fame and the guitarist is her husband of almost forty years which is really cool

[@jackgilchrist]

Over 40 years now. They were married in '82.

[@dalehammers4425]

@@jackgilchrist And their label was not happy about it either, but she refused to hide it for popularity. She was openly clear she was not available and never would be. Her and Neil are one of the better love stories that the entertainment world has ever had imho.

[@huchlvr]

BOTH were recently inducted. She refused to accept an invitation without Neil, as he is the genius behind their sound.

[@Tap8362]

Took long enough!

[@carlastanley1138]

I love that her husband just smile's so big at her at the end.

[@soundbreak7]

pat benatar and Ann wilson two of the best ever !

[@chadjcrase]

Great call! Ann is my favourite ever.

[@markhodge7]

May we add Melissa and Joan?

[@Mare_bear738]

Melissa E. and Joan Jett. Yes!!

[@markhodge7]

@@Mare_bear738 Them's the ladies of Rock

[@ernestsalazar8026]

Pat definitely the best so many hits and that voice

[@michaellynch9550]

What you’re hearing is actually pretty tame for her. She can sing opera.

[@waynevarrelman9363]

She ruled the 80s as a female singer. You guys need to listen to more of her music she has a huge music catalog......one of the greats for sure

[@billyoliver4000]

Pat had a 7 octive vocal range....the biggest of any rock singer at that time. Neil "Spider" Gerard , the guitarist, and Pat were married and still are. They are also still touring together and still sound incredible.

[@russellevans2446]

Neil Giraldo, not Gerard

[@daisypooch4034]

She was one of my favorite rock artists to catch live as a teenager!!! Such a tour de Force!! I was infatuated by her feminine power🎉🎉🎉❤ she always brought it and blew the roof off, with her searing vocals and killer band!!

[@darrinashby9019]

OK 7 octave is a bit ridiculous. A piano only has 11. Pat on American Bandstand told Dick Clark that she had a 3 1/2 to 4 octave range.

[@billyoliver4000]

​@@darrinashby9019After looking it up her range is 4.5 octives. However there is a singer that has a 10 octive range (Tim Storm).

[@DanielByers-qf9qi]

​@@darrinashby9019 Yes. Ann Wilson has a 3.5 octave range, with full control at both ends; Pat Benatar has a somewhat broader range: 4 to 4.5, again with excellent control at both extremes. Those two women show that range, per se, is not the main criterion for vocal excellence. Another female vocalist with a 3.5 octave range who had complete control throughout is Karen Carpenter.

[@douglasg.9271]

She has a great catalog of hits. You’re gonna love her. ❤

[@brianspradlin8999]

Pat Benetar and Ann Wilson of Heart were the big women vocalist of that era and they’re still going strong. We Belong was a huge record for her back then.

[@Jim-iv7yq]

rock queen of the 80's.. still sounds great today

[@yusiko2843]

pat benatar was classically trained as an opera singer. and she turned her powerful vocals into becoming a classic leading lady of rock

[@SaverioP]

Patty and her guitarist have been married forever. She's from the general area I grew up in. Oh, and "Love is a Battlefield" is another great Pat Benetar tune you'd probably like. She has a lot to pick from though.

[@lewistasso8866]

This is just one of the many great tunes from Pat and her hubby. What chemistry and talent. There is so much talent and power from Pat that would put everyone to shame nowadays. The staggering amount of incredible music we have from the 1960s through the 90s makes it unnecessary to acknowledge what is around today.

[@vicprovost2561]

Right On!

[@ginnydominguez5493]

She has such a big catalog . Her voice is amazing. A classical singer and then changed to rock. 😊

[@RichardinNC1]

A petite classically trained singer that can can belt it out, combined with the killer guitar and awesome beat. What more can you ask for? So many great songs in her rock catalog. Live Hell is for Children, and Fire & Ice are 2 other favorites.

[@utcnc7mm]

Pat Benatar...Fire and Ice, Shadows of the Night, Heartbreaker, Treat Me Right, Heartbreaker and several more I can't think of.

[@raymetalnegron9727]

One of if not the best Rock female rock vocalists ever .

[@leannlaplante3643]

All that voice in a 5 foot gal!! She has so much power. Thank you, Mary!

[@rowenatulley852]

She started as a classical vocalist, but thank goodness she switched to rock . . .

[@danarussell1291]

She trained as an opera singer!! So happy she switched to Rock!! ❤❤

[@rowenatulley852]

@@danarussell1291 You should read her book, Between a Heart and a Rock Place. Pretty good!

[@Mare_bear738]

💥 Pat Benatar and her band were/are excellent! The vocals, lyrics, the guitars, the drums 🥁. Those drums are so good, too! " Hell Is For Children" (live), "Heartbreaker," "Love Is A Battlefield," and many more! Yes, I believe Pat was the first female and 2nd music video ever played on MTV. Great reaction, Sam and Phil. Much ❤😊

[@robertgarcia3031]

"Fire And Ice" is one of my favorites by Benatar.

[@jamesrader3329]

She's a trained opera singer and her and her guitar player are still married to this day.

[@65Jessev]

Pat is an American diva. She's a trained opera vocalist and my favorite female rock star. Great reaction!

[@hollyjewell5732]

That is what she sounds like live

[@MoMoMyPup10]

That's a recording looped over a Live performance

[@stevenichols3374]

I agree...I know this is the studio recording for the video but she sounded this good live

[@mcbear2543]

I was lucky enough to see her live in concert 1981 and 1982 and she sounds exactly the same. She’s fire live 🔥 ❤❤❤

[@annereidy7981]

'We Belong', my favourite of Pat Benatar

[@TexasMagnolia]

The marriage & musical partnership of Pat and Neil (guitarist) blew up the 80’s and continues today! The second video aired on MTV - You Better Run

[@vicprovost2561]

Great Video!

[@jagernavet4468]

Pat Benatar owned the late 70's thru the mid 80's. Her portfolio of hits is extensive! Now everyone one here does reactions to songs such as "Hit me with your best shot", Hell is for Children", "Love is a Battlefield", and "Shadows of the Night, but some of her lesser known hits are just as amazing and are not given the same respect. If you want to delve deeper into the Pat Benatar rabbit hole, give a listen to "My Clone Sleeps Alone", "Withering Heights", "Anxiety", "Don't Walk Away", "One Love", "and "We Belong"!

[@aquarius2287]

Hell is for Children, Heartbreaker, We Belong-all fantastic songs by Pat. I saw her in concert just before the pandemic & she still sounds & looks amazing. Keep going!

[@groovydjs]

"Hell is for children" is a MONSTER. Not what it sounds like...it's a well crafted song and the vocals are amazing.

[@FunEcar]

Definitely my favorite song of theirs. It hits home for me.

[@vaskylark]

Pat Benetar was THE rock chick in the 80's. One of only a few on the radio and the biggest. The guitarist is her husband I believe. Pat was a classically trained opera singer who wanted to rock. Her vocals are incredible. As a girl in the 80's she was a hero and I had all her albums and saw her in concert several times. Fire! Other songs: Heartbreaker, Treat Me Right, Hit Me with Your Best Shot (her biggest song), We Belong, Hell is For Children, Wuthering Heights (remake of Kate Bush song), Love is a Battlefield.

[@brucevaudrien3373]

my pick for all time best female vocalist.

[@bustertn2014]

Pat Benatar and her Husband actually did a jazzy blues based album years ago that is also awesome.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Love Pat's songs. I still play her CD greatest hits in my car. ❤

[@annecrabtree9304]

Pat Benatar is a rock goddess! This is a rabbit hole definitely worth exploring.

[@marleneapplegate2487]

She is an ICON!!! Before entering the Rock n Roll scene, Pat was going to sing Opera. She has a 5 octave vocal range. She will always be one of my favorite music artist.

[@vernhoke7730]

If I remember correctly, Pat had the 2nd video played on MTV, after "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, when it premiered in 1981.

[@billallen1307]

And the song was?

[@vernhoke7730]

@@billallen1307 You Better Run

[@TheAquaponic1]

Glad you brought this up. People needs to recognize. Her husband is also the guitar player Neil Giraldo and driving force behind most of the music AND wrote for other artists as well.... They do not have a bad song. I remember having a crush on her as a kid. Late 70's early 80's she was crushing it on the radio. Another Band during this time you should listen to with another great Singer, Rindy Ross, is Quarterflash. Good reaction, got my Sub for this one. :)

[@j.paulmartin5287]

Absolutely a ROCK GODDESS!!!!!

[@georgesafford8663]

My favorite female singer, period.

[@ThePopOptic100]

She is still performing. You should hear her sing this live at Austin City Limits. She still sounds great

[@Islandboy2.0]

She has been married to Neil Giraldo, the guitar player since 1982.

[@alexharbison4411]

Nice reaction, Neil Gerardo is one of the most under rated guitar players out there. Every one of Pats songs has a great solo in it and he wrote them all.

[@Mikey_Sea]

Absolutely. Dude's sense of melody is off the charts. Neil Schon is another like that.

[@davidsuttles101]

For such a petite woman she is ferocious! One of the greatest female vocalists!

[@joebarrera9741]

THIS IS ONE OF PATS BEST SONGS....NICE NEIL GERALDO GUITAR SOLO

[@waynehackney5812]

"You Better Run" , "I'm Gonna Follow You" are a couple of Pat Benatar's great tunes you could listen to. She's an awesome singer, with an excellent band .

[@dragonreader3817]

This is my favorite of their music.

[@willfromyadkinville]

such a dream woman! Pat a musical gift to us!

[@mikeadair3341]

Love Pat Benetar. A lot of great songs from her.

[@DanHenderson-s8d]

You better give Pat and Neil a lot more hears, They are awesome

[@lisalovemc717]

2nd fave Pat song. My favorite is All Fired Up. Shocked you never heard of her. She has tons and tons of hits and one of the best if not THE best rock female vocalist. BIG rabbit hole to go down. Please do more!

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Yes yes yes. My fav. Song by her! Trained Opera singer.

[@xifled63]

My favorite Benatar song

[@Buffaloheart68]

One of my favorite female vocalist ever.

[@soniarigdon6508]

And still rocking

[@Michelle-1123]

My favorite song of hers❤❤❤❤❤

[@bradley.loveland]

hard to believe this was 43 yrs ago! ~what a classic tune

[@AnthonyL0401]

My favorite Pat Benatar song

[@markpekel4517]

AWESOME singer with a powerful voice. she was huge in 80s and still going strong. saw her in concert and she still has the powerful voice.

[@randy7068]

Im 59 and I Saw her in concert at Pine Knob in Michigan Sept 20th 1981. She was awesome.

[@phillipamaro968]

Born in the 50s being able to listen to the music and attending the concerts in the 70s didn’t know how blessed we were !!

[@cherylflanagan]

Pat Benatar is truly in a class by herself

[@mjskogen495]

Pat was fantastic live

[@mlinderict]

Hearing her say "Thank you" after each song live was scary! I loved that show!

[@bach27]

Saw her twice. Man can she rock and sings like a angel.

[@lauripettit1879]

PERFECTION!

[@raydemoll5542]

Pat Benatar- Fire and Ice. My favorite!

[@MarcVanLaere-zr5im]

Still my favourite female singer. ❤❤❤

[@rhphotocdn]

Pat Benatar a “LEGENDAY” Rocking Roll Hall a Fame - Female Rocker!! Amazing Voice & Performer! Her music videos are amazing!! So many hits, Many!

[@chuckvelten5337]

She had a great band with her in the early days that helped get her started.

[@IgoZoom1]

I saw her live in 2012 and she still sounded this good! She is truly one of the greats! She still performs to this day and sounds amazing.

[@davidpalahinjak8954]

ABSOLUTE BANGER! 🔥

[@brianvernon249]

My fave from her. It doesn’t sound dated and it never gets old.

[@csphoenix9]

We need more Pat

[@briangar12]

She is one of the best female rock singers of all time. She was also the 2nd video ever played on MTV "You Better Run".

[@billallen1307]

Thank you Mary! My favorite Pat Benatar song.

[@richardcranium5048]

I've seen her twice and they are one of those bands that actually sound better live than in the studio

[@nancymjohnson]

Pat is amazing. She’s been married to her guitarist forever

[@Eowyn187]

These two are fantastic to watch when they're being totally blown away. I'll wager that Pat is in their Top Five now. Which is awesome. 👏

[@FrankMoscato-gq9jc]

I remember my sister buying one of her albums I think I scratch the heck out of it playing it over and over Pat Benatar is awesome

[@TerryL421]

Love your reaction to Pat Benatar. Just love her. Some other great songs are "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", "Heartbreaker", and "Love is a Battlefield".

[@davidpalahinjak8954]

QUEEN OF 80's ROCK! 🔥

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

Ann Wilson is the Queen of ♥️ . Pat Benatar is the Queen of ♠️ Both queens of rock vocals. Pat has SO many great songs. Heartbreaker, We Belong, Hit Me with Your Best Shot, Love Is A Battlefield, Invincible, Hell Is For Children, We Live For Love so many more

[@AJRabies]

Pat is the best.

[@clintatk]

Operatically trained and gifted she chose rock and the rest is great great history. ❤

[@davidpalahinjak8954]

All Fired Up by Pat Benatar! 😎🔥🤘🎸

[@pjg58x]

Huge rabbit hole to go down with Pat.

[@thiagos.oliveira3618]

Yeeess! Pat is amazing. Please bring us more hits from her

[@AminalBob]

Hello, Sam and Phil! Another great reaction. Pat Benatar has an incredible voice and the whole band is extremely tight live. As others have said, give “Hell Is For Children” a listen. Thank you!

[@dmCurator]

This entire album is a 💎

[@donnakubiski5572]

This is my favorite song of hers. It really shows off her vocal range.

[@larrybremer4930]

How does that voice and power come from such a tiny woman. Before I die I need a duet with Pat Benatar and Ann Wilson. Niel is also such an underrated guitarist (and Pat's husband), he fills in so much sound with such a small band.

[@Gigi_Unapologetic]

Pat Benatar and Joan Jett WERE MY 80S ❤🤘

[@deemccray1487]

rock in roll goddess of the 80s hubby at time is a guitar god,whoa

[@dereks1264]

I love that you kids are getting introduced to some of the best music ever which you weren't around to experience when it was originally released. Another Pat Benatar tune I think you'd like is "We Belong". She has killer pipes.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Yeah, Pat Benatar is a Rock Star! She trained as an Opera singer early on. Hubby Neil Giraldo is also a big part of the story. Neil was playing with Rick Derringer's band when in 1979 Producer/Writer, Mike Chapman called him up as he was looking for someone to team up with Pat. Her words... "I signed to Chrysalis Records and the company put together a group of studio musicians. We were putting things together and doing demos with wonderful studio musicians. It just wasn’t raunchy enough. It wasn’t rock enough. I mean, it sounded beautiful, but it wasn’t what I meant. I met with Mike Chapman a few times and I told him what I was trying to do, so he said he had a guy. So, Spyder came down the day I was doing auditions for the other band members and just came so we’d meet. He was already too accomplished to audition. He came in with everybody else. I didn’t know he was there. Someone told me Neil Giraldo was there, but I didn’t turn back. Then, I heard someone behind me say, “Hey, man, can I borrow your axe?” And I thought, oh my gosh, he didn’t even bring his guitar? I was ready to turn around and skewer him. Then I saw him and that was the end of that. My brain literally shut down, the rest of my body lit up on fire. I tried to compose myself, like “What the hell are you doing?” I was madly in love with him. I composed myself, shook his hand, and he got on stage to play the most unbelievable guitar chord I have ever heard. I wouldn’t have worked with him if he hadn’t been the right guy, the right guitar player, but he was exactly what I was looking for." Source: nikkionthedaily.com/2019/11/07/pat-benatar-neil-giraldo-the-real-life-romeo-juliet/ This song was the first song they wrote about this first meeting and their relationship. Heck, Pat was still married to another person when they met and fell in love! What a meeting of the ages. I for one thank that lucky moment. Seen her live only once and it was fire. Great reaction, great suggestion, Thank you Mary. I'd suggest you check out 'Invincible' next but she has a huge catalog. 'All Fired Up', Sex As A Weapon', 'Fire and Ice' just to name a few. All fire btw. Cheers.