Concrete Blonde 5-23-87 first TV appearance, 2 songs

Concrete Blonde makes their very first TV appearance on the second episode of a shortlived talk show called It's Fritz, broadcast 5-23-87 and featuring a short interview as well as two songs - okay, more like one and a half songs, as the cable broadcast seems to "fritz" out several times during the second song performance. The BetaGems channel also has "Concrete Blonde 5-15-92 with Tom Petersson late night TV performance, 2 songs."
BetaGems are culled from an archive of over 1000 beta video tapes recorded from 1983 into the 1990s. Most feature live music performances broadcast on television in San Diego CA, though there are also rarely seen commercials, comedy clips, and other material that doesn't seem to be anywhere else on KZbin or online. Most of the tapes were recorded on a Sony SL-HFT7 Super Beta Theater Hi-Fi Stereo - the same model was refurbished and is being used for these digital transfers and uploads.
In rare occasions where a BetaGems clip does appear elsewhere, we're only uploading if our own beta master is better quality or contains material not seen previously. Much footage comes from public television and public access broadcasts that the taper monitored nightly for several years. Some of the programming is strictly regional, mostly from the San Diego area. This upload features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. To be used for research and archive purposes only, no commercial reproduction allowed.

[@AndrewSmith-sr4oq]

My favorite band since I was 15. I’m 50 now. It was an unexpected treat to find this video tonight.

[@VivianMonroe-gt7ny]

Same here and I am 52🙂

[@jameehix4052]

My favorite band since about the same time. It will never change

[@bradgilker3429]

Most underrated band EVER!!!

[@metalmichael2126]

I was front row in Towson MD in 02- my balls were literally onstage. Afterwards I ran around back to their bus for pics and they autographed my Group Therapy CD. No Harry tho- he was in jail. My favorite band since I heard her do that voice cracking thing at the 3:16 mark of Joey. So many good tunes. They deserved more success than they got.

[@amo0707-]

Heck, I guess my whole youth was underrated!

[@serpentinefire921]

Heralded by anyone who knows their name. Not underrated at all.

[@amo0707-]

@@serpentinefire921 Every music video on youtube has a comment about the band-any band being underrated. I don't get it!

[@Vibeagain]

​​​@@amo0707- It's a whole generation and their parents apparently who don't understand the meaning of the word. What is meant of course is underappreciated, or, often, why did it take me so long to discover this! Lol

[@jamiking1696]

This band was always years ahead of their time and classic poetry. She tops my list as American writers and her band mates top class musicians

[@amyboone125]

Best female vocalist, in my opinion.

[@Fjellstad69]

Love her voice.

[@m.davislytle2499]

So glad this popped up on my feed - what a treat! Johnette is such a talent and that voice! Then there is James, one of the best guitarists on the planet. I've seen them live so many time over the years and listen to them so much. My favorite band ever.

[@MorfBeeX]

Totally sweet 🎸 🥁 🪘 🎙️ 🔊🎶🎵 I've been a fan since the stone ages! ❤

[@stevemarquez9628]

Looks like a side gig for Fritz Coleman. He was a weather reporter for one of the local LA affiliates. I think it was NBC.

[@passy99]

He was pretty good. Natural easy charm

[@VS-ke1qp]

Merry Christmas to me! This footage of my favorite band is an absolute treasure, thanks for uploading!

[@Angel-bs1hm]

Wow! This is a hidden gem, thank you so much for sharing!

[@amyboone125]

Such an amazing band!

[@marcoortiz8046]

Thanks for posting. Johnette, one of the greatest musician, songwriters ever but imho, THE greatest singing voices ever born.

[@mostlylivemusicreels]

Cold Part of Town I wish that whole song was here!

[@VivianMonroe-gt7ny]

Johnette is the coolest chick ever.

[@amyboone125]

My favorite female singer EVER!

[@ginoferrara3778]

Yes she is

[@ozzraven]

This is wonderful. Thanks!!

[@floepiejane]

I love them!!!!

[@mcmrv14]

THANK YOU THANK YOU! Fav 90's band. Fav voice of all time.

[@SteveR63]

Love this, thanks for posting. Saw them open for X at After the Gold Rush in Tempe az, 4/27/87, about a month before this. Best birthday ever!

[@alfonsourquidez8871]

Wow, thanks for sharing this! A pretty good look at their raw early sound & show! They definitely got more polished in the studio, but it's really cool to hear what they sounded like in a small more intimate venue in their early years!

[@GEJ123]

I love this! Johnette is so socially awkward

[@cyndykated358]

Why aren’t they/her in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame??

[@cyndykated358]

I was obsessed with them early 2000s..when Mojave came out❤❤

[@metalmichael2126]

Cuz it’s for rappers and hip hoppers now. Shout out to Dolly Parton for telling them no when they wanted to put her in there. It took them like 39 years to get Randy Rhoads when it should’ve been in 1983. Dicks. “And now please welcome the man who is synonymous with rock n roll… Puff Daddy!”

[@amyboone125]

Good question. Doubt it will ever happen though.

[@serpentinefire921]

Because they're not on that level. Comparing concrete blonde with the likes of rush or led Zeppelin is just wild

[@user-lq9zb7pd4k]

@@serpentinefire921Yeah Sean Combs sure is a lot more talented. Jeez

[@Ontariosound]

Hey, save some cymbals for the rest of us

[@SuperSlayer96]

Cool!

[@hippydippy]

Shame about the cuts in the second song, but super cool. Thanks!

[@7000fps]

Yea, someone forgot to break off the little "no-record" tab on the VHS cassette

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Getting some Blackmore vibes from James!!

[@carlosgaspar8447]

reminded me of david lindley.

[@jerimyrademacher6797]

That bit cut on the second song was from the show Taxi :)

[@joeszczechowski8333]

Very 😎

[@audibletapehiss3764]

Is that Fritz Coleman? The weather guy?

[@crosslink1493]

Yep, he started out as a comedian, graduated to this cable talk show, then on to weathercasting. He retired from that (at KNBC Los Angeles) and still does occasionally comedy shows.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

He looks like a better looking Richard Belzer.

[@ctfan1486]

Judge Harry Stone

[@jamessollazzo4860]

i wanted to see the honeymooners at 6:05

[@BrianAlexander-eg5dd]

I love Concrete Blonde, but this song truly sucks...😂

[@IndexFossilchannel]

@BetaGems Lost Media Thanks!