Billy Idol - Can't Break Me Down

“Can’t Break Me Down” off Billy Idol’s new album, Kings & Queens of the Underground. Get the album here: smarturl.it/bil...
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Billy Idol - Can’t Break Me Down
Directed by Jason Trucco
Billy Idol's new music video for Can't Break Me Down presents an allegorical noir story of love gone wrong.
Taking a cinematic approach, the action is set within the nightmare version of one of Hollywood’s most dynamic movie scenes - the climax of Orson Welles' The Lady From Shanghai. Directed by avant-garde director Jason Trucco, the movement is choreographed (and partly performed by) Ryan Heffington, who choreographed Sia's explosive Chandelier, and also features actress/dancer, Izabella Miko.
Billy Idol plays the role of hero, standing in for the Orson Welles protagonist, the strong but unfortunate masculine lover who is caught in the web created by an iconic femme fatale. She is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms have ensnared her lover, played by Billy Idol, leading him into a compromising, dangerous, and deadly situation.
Credits
Starring: Billy Idol, Izabella Miko & Ryan Heffington
Director: Jason Trucco
Choreographer: Ryan Heffington
Director of Photography: Guy Livneh
Producers: Niv Gat & Dana Lustig
Production Company: Atlantis Pictures
Filmed entirely at Santa Clarita Studios

[@stormwarrow]

This man was born cool and will die cool

[@kuchpopart]

You got that right!

[@valterszeps6133]

💯

[@TJake-gs5jt]

If you listen to this in 2024, you are awesome ❤️🤘

[@justicegear85]

You too!

[@lemmyrocker6209]

@@justicegear85 - THanks!!!

[@SH-Mosier]

Damm right

[@Jackiemongan]

Git it !! ❤

[@stevemetal369]

💯! You too, and 2025 soon 🎶 🎵

[@8thManDVDcom]

Idol still has it, good stuff.

[@BrosFront]

take off... we alod

[@amosismael4060]

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[@frederickreece4256]

@Amos Ismael Instablaster ;)

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[@funeralbillii9172]

Being a child of the 80's I can tell you that Billy's been uber-cool forever and he hasn't lost it. This song is awesome!!

[@wiccagoddess6022]

Yep totally agree!!!

[@alborzilani3272]

INDEED!

[@MaskSavesLives]

Billy Idol needs to be included on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@ofensetzer7651]

Absolutly.

[@XCrawlFan]

Maybe we need a punk hall of fame.

[@catalinaandreeamitroi2999]

Haha, Billy Idol needs to BE the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@dakotasmith9560]

I COMPLETELY agree and now im mad he is not

[@erickalpizar7569]

I agree

[@shair00]

When your an 80s Rock Star and 30 years later you still put out great hits, then your a genius in your field.....

[@GrayWoIf]

He could make terrible songs for all I care I'm just amazed that he can still sing 30 years later a lot of guys from the 80's are struggling today with their voice

[@shair00]

R Ma I think he means they are not as popular as they used to be...

[@shair00]

R Ma ok, well many can still sing great. Sorry I was confused.

[@GrayWoIf]

I never said washed up Axl rose still sells out huge crowds but the man cannot sing same goes for Paul Stanley and David Lee Roth. And it's not just me ask anyone they'll tell you they have lost their voice since the 80's

[@shair00]

R Ma Wow, what a super nice guy! dumb ass post huh?

[@GeordiLaForge1974]

I can’t believe he is 63 years old! He is da man! Love all his songs!

[@panthermirror]

HE LOOKS GOOD TO BE IN HIS SIXTIES!

[@howieduwit2551]

65 years old now and coming out with a brand new album!❤️

[@gailreed4597]

@@panthermirror YES!! He does! A full head of hair and NO beer gut, at age 68!...The dude is a 10!

[@mattradford1245]

You still got it brother. I grew up with no dad, but I grew up with Billy Idol. Your music has helped me through the most difficult times in my life, being bullied in school in the 80's, losing my little brother at age 10 in 1987 and even through my first suicide attempt at age 12 in 1989. I love you Billy. No homo tho. I'm 42 now in 2020 and I am still rockin' with you.

[@paulbrown2532]

I also grew up with no dad,billys music helped me along also.all the best mate.

[@wrldonmusic]

full homo

[@vasily92884]

Todo lo mejor para ti..desde Argentina 💙💙💙💙

[@suzannemelnyk8042]

55 here & still loving ❤️..awesome..good music never goes out of style 👌

[@cherylgibbs6644]

Best thing is billy still producing. An still loving xx

[@mohawk14616]

He seriously just like fine wine. With age comes greatness. Billy looks awesome and still sounds just like he did in the 80's but even better. Always loved this guy but he just went up a whole new notch with this song and his new album The Cage. Outstanding!!!

[@peterhoare3219]

I saw Mr Idol in the 90s live in Australia. I'm not kidding, he could barely stand, he was so RIPPED. Mumbled and slurred through the lyrics whilst doing the 'tude, fist pumping thingo. Literally, a quarter of audience left midway.... I just thought, as crap a show as it was, from a technical perspective, THAT'S REAL OLD SKOOL ROCK N ROOOOOL!!!!

[@GARose-kt4jc]

Yeah, Billy IS a "resilient" guy! NO MATTER HOW HIGH HE HE WAS, he always gave it a "good shot"! I remember seeing another lead singer (from Nirvana) completely comatose on stage, he looked like someone had just "propped him up" on stage. I've ALWAYS ADORED the band, so the performance was such a let-down.

[@BillieBailey-th3lc]

Yah, those really WERE the days!

[@Venkman007]

How in the shit was this NOT played on radio? It's fucking awesome!!!!!!

[@dylancole1910]

I know what the fuck!!!???

[@29memyselfandi]

Radio is dead.

[@KyeEnzoden]

​@@29memyselfandiVideo Killed it

[@29memyselfandi]

@@KyeEnzoden ha ha

[@lucasleonard4340]

It's a travesty - a brilliant track

[@jasons8499]

Just saw Billy at the Palms in Vegas - every song kicks ass. Hall of fame all the way.

[@dirtyhavoc]

Back in high school I was a hard core Idol fan,spiked hair,leather spiked gloves, lip curl etc. Billy was The Man.After listening to this song,he's still The Man.

[@qoocis7649]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame needs to be included on Billy Idol.

[@michaelNicolaides]

billy idol still looks great and sounds as good if not better !!!

[@XQZ9789]

he's Iggy Pops brother from another mother

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

F'k yeah he does!

[@simac4656]

Probably because he's sober imo

[@kalinus79]

@@XQZ9789 hahahhahahaha, yes :D

[@Styxhexenhammer666]

I have to say, Idol still has it hahaha. This is great.

[@debonaire_nerd]

I didn't see you as an Idol man, Styx! Peace out.

[@ryanwood6754]

yo styx surprised to see you here man!

[@giuseppemare]

Lets not forget Steve Stevens here! I love Billy ; he's great for sure but Steve adds that special something that makes in him greater!

[@josephdolman]

Too right Steve's guitar playing is what gives Billy his sound ever since he started out solo.

[@ragnarskollnation3073]

Steve's got great style and tone. ALWAYS liked these guys when I was 11 watching Friday night videos

[@howieduwit2551]

Billy Idol will be the first one to give credit to Steve.

[@BillieBailey-th3lc]

@@howieduwit2551YES!! I LIKE how Billy does that!💙

[@AdamPONeal1167]

UNREAL. First heard this song, right after it came out, on Sirius XM, and I LOVE IT!!! It’s like a killer Billy Idol ‘80s song 30 years later! Wow, still love the song & video. Rock on!

[@MrTRN80]

Good song by Billy I.

[@muumol]

Voice is still perfect!

[@itssewtherapeutic]

Absolutely.

[@danielurban32]

all time bro.✌👻👀🗣🗣🗣🗣💓💓💓

[@billydee4272]

@muumol IMHO...Sounds even better than he did before.

[@xxlirione]

YEAHHH!! RESPECT!! BILLY IDOL LEYEND!!

[@JaqRis]

yeah!!

[@catherinegreen7823]

legend

[@iriekalimba]

XXL IRIONE ^^

[@BrosFront]

take me away!!!!!!!! aaaaaaaaaa

[@nickjames2550]

I need the sheet music for my Caddy green Gretsch duo jet

[@LepixmaPictures]

Billy Idol didn't return, he has always been here making killer songs!!!!

[@BaerbelRaddatz]

Ja

[@jgrangervikings1]

This song should’ve taken the world by storm. Alas, it didn’t receive enough exposure. It’s a damn shame. Great tune!!

[@byronbasing6745]

Billy idol the man the legond grew up on billys music thanks for the awsome music that brings up so manny gd memorys thanks billy

[@peterhoare3219]

Rock on man! I'm 56 and drunk.... 😉

[@peterhoare3219]

I knew Billy Boys shit, from his Gen X days. Seen him live in his BAD days. Worst concert I've ever seen. He could barely stand let alone care or remember lyrics. He was an HOUR late. Doing a few, to do the gig. Got interested in the STUFF, not the gig. Fuck my stupid audience. They can WAIT. IM BUSY... Just. A lot of fist pumping, and SERIOUS attitude, almost falling over...🤣🤣 Steve Stevens loudly, but quietly doing his stuff off to the side... It was JUST so.....old skool rock n roll None of this vegan diet, gym, no more drugs n booze, pure professional, crap. Just DIRTY FUCKED UP rock... 👍

[@josefbohnlein2657]

Simply one of the best! I hear him since 1980....

[@devonmohn4635]

What the hell? This is a fantastic song! Why don't I hear it on the radio????

[@21c.fenidecht]

Exactly!

[@chrnoikari1108]

Like MTV, radio it's dead

[@andrewberridge1629]

Do gooders.

[@brianbaxley5921]

It's a shame, they only play what they think people will like on TV, streams, and radio today. Where's the awesome independent radio station I used to listen too that played Ghetto Boys, Tom Jones, and the Ramones all in the same hour.

[@nordniedersachse9606]

In Germany on radio21

[@michaelbujanda8785]

I want to see Billy Idol so I can scratch that off my bucket list!!!! And I want to see Billy rock out with that killer lead guitarist Steve Stevens baby!!!!!!🙂☺😊☺🙂😊☺🙂🤠🤓😀🤓😋😋😋 I never got a chance to see Billy live during his 80s heyday!!!!

[@markusschilk4789]

Love this Song. He hit me when I was 15, now I am 52 and it still rocks

[@fernandoborruso8849]

Billy Idol and his music are part of my life ... greetings genius

[@neilthompson6677]

Saw Billy Idol @house of blues in Las Vegas 31st August 2016, this song is amazing live!

[@taylorp.2872]

This is scary good, most singers his age loose their touch, its almost as if its better in a sense!

[@tom_stephen]

Exactly my thoughts. :)

[@randallkincaid-shatto5934]

Taylor P. LOSE

[@numbereight886]

Taylor P. - He understands women well, and in this context a particular type of woman.

[@steviebillycarroll3174]

King rocker

[@ersturdevant2831]

A better, more rounded song than earlier tunes. Excellent.

[@MrLou061]

Billy idol is the Elvis of the 80’s

[@PBINV]

Billy F@cking Idol!!! Thanks for another kick ass song!!!

[@NoobyroobysL808]

+Chris Spicer YEAH!

[@Chinookman]

This.

[@the80sfanatic13]

I'm listening to all of his songs on his 66th birthday. Today on 11/30/2021. Still hot as hell.

[@ralaci007]

I got the ticket for your concert in 2022 Budapest Park! Can't wait!!!

[@tom_stephen]

Billy Idol surprised me so much. So many years and he still make something I can only say "wow" - I don't like pop influences in rock, I also don't like happy vibe in music with very few exceptions. This song has both, pop influence and happy vibe. And damn, I love it! Hats off, much respect for Billy, you still rock.

[@alexandersimmons3350]

hearing an 80s rocker's twist on a modern pop song is actually pretty cool. this isn't usually my cup of tea either but he does it damn well.

[@annbugbee5623]

@@alexandersimmons3350 Sure does.l Really like this song.Also,Bitter Taste. Walter B. ✌🏽

[@susannacallegaro5583]

You got that straight!

[@muse4clarice]

A genius🥰😍😘

[@HannahHannahHannah]

so well said!

[@bloodgout]

He protects her because he's gallant but leaves her because he knows better. Love it. Great song and great video.

[@margiebomhower8016]

OH AND BILLY STILL SOUNDS AND LOOKS GREAT. CAN'T WAIT TO GET HIS NEW ALBUM AND BOOK.

[@nathanharris7815]

He just got his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year. So I think he's heading in that direction.

[@BillieBailey-th3lc]

He DESERVES to be in the ROCK N' ROLL HALL OF FAME! He's been giving us great music since the late 70's!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Kola-i3s]

Billy sigue teniendo talento

[@javisanmartincorrientes6831]

Im 69 and Billy my friend deserves to be on the Fuckin Hall Fame.Elvis in his punk version.

[@hugobernal8882]

⁵⁰ years 50 YEARS and this man still has the pipes of angels

[@peterhoare3219]

God love getting old gracefully. I'm 56.

[@metalandproud2126]

Billy is still the man!!

[@metalandproud2126]

for those of you that are not old enough to know, he use to be in a band called generation x.

[@TheGamingCircle]

*******ABSOLUTE LEGEND******

[@mariacristinacarlani2378]

Con questa voce pazzesca puo' fare quello che gli pare .. stupenda canzone

[@rogerlawrencewhite1475]

Having lived through the 80’s when he was all over the Radio how is it that This Song Didn’t get AirPlay??? This could’ve been released back then, It ROCKS!!! Steven Stevens guitar playing kicks ass! This song gets my ass up and Jumping! Billy Still has IT!!!

[@Azeraph]

58, looks good for the lifestyle he jammed. I remember his music was always playing in our video arcade circa 82 - 83.

[@davidprice1908]

3 months ago, I poured all my money into a dream. When I did so, I first heard this song, and it kept me going. It has become the song I go to when it gets tough...which it is right now. I have ran out of money, and materials..but....hey.... Bang, bang, bang.... But....it won't break me down. I'm telling you this so you know that everyone, everywhere, is getting shot to the ground. Don't get kept down. Big love and respect to all the people out there, getting shot and getting back up again.... BANG, BANG, BANG!!!!!!!

[@naomiv5132]

que grande es billy idol

[@gigiadd2816]

Great Billy, very great. He Is great at old Age too

[@TonyPearl]

DAMN! This is LEGIT!! Billy Idol just gets stronger with time! I was a huge fan of his back in the 80's, when I was a young teenage punk. Now I'm almost 50 & I'm still a fan! Shopping for tickets now...

[@chris9380]

Lo que me encanta es que grandes músicos e intérpretes conserven su estilo musical!!! Bien por Billy Idol y los 80's en nuestros días!!! Qué temazo!!! 11/10

[@jmp7918]

A Hit....sounds like Billy Idol in te 80s. It´s a song for the Billy Idol fans. Only for us....

[@papaholke6909]

Billy idol ......... WOW ... !!!

[@GWE4]

Awesome! Get it Billy! I discovered this song...Today.

[@tmv.studios]

Only Billy "living legend' Idol Can put on a black suit and a tie and still looks this this

[@guilhermeghidetti1202]

Tenho 30 anos e cresci ouvindo Billy Idol. Não peguei o auge dele, mas adoro suas músicas. Vendo esse clipe, ele na flor da idade aos 63 anos, cantando de verdade, muito melhor que Muito novinho que se acha artista de verdade. Aprendam com Billy Idol o que é ser cantor. Ótima música, Billy ainda está com uma otima voz, e presença. Nota 10.

[@davidxrod]

This is amazing. Why tf isnt this playing everywhere??

[@williamyoggerst2875]

I saw Billy at Humphreys in San Diego two weeks ago...great show!

[@sidneibueno8647]

The 70's / 80's / 90's will never be surpassed, The Best! São Paulo Brazil. Rock On The Rock V-8 🤜⚔️🤛🤙🎸🔥 🇧🇷🧿👻

[@christianchicahoyos1835]

This song would have been in the top charts. Its A shame radios stations aren't give more relevance.

[@johnband3]

FREAKING love this song. BILLY sounds FREAKING AWESOME.

[@dantesparda6279]

perfecta leyenda!!! eres mi idolo joder ... Y QUE BUEN TEMON!!!!! PARA ESA EDAD ESTA EN SU APOGEO . SALUDOS DESDE PERU

[@zadalmelik011]

3:07 That 'Eyes Without a Face' hidden melody❣️

[@falcon697]

How poweful! How fantastic. My cellfone starts burning. My 51 year body is loaded with power and energy. I feel so alive. Billy still my idol.........

[@traceydavidoff2518]

Classic 80's with a modern twist! I like it!

[@omargutierrez3809]

Well done Billy we miss you man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Muy bien Billy, te extrañamos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nerdicwarrior]

He's still got it!! This defiantly makes me want to buy the new album.

[@thesting6820]

I love Billy's new scream - very intense and cool.

[@D.N.GlobalConsulting]

This man is a Living Legend.

[@maxiraiden8171]

kick ass, the king Idol

[@frankjohansen3132]

Billy looks like he could be ready for a role in the Expendables 4 as a bad ass :)

[@UbiMortus]

+Frank Johansen Duke Nukem.

[@pipaher]

+Frank Johansen or the old constantine in hellblazer

[@bettywhitejuggaho]

now that would be amazing!

[@XJX2011]

he looks like drago from rocky 4

[@shockinghorrors]

Billy is still at the top of his game, unlike those other has-beens who are just riding on fumes. Billy is also in legitimately great shape at 60, and does a Navy Seal workout every day (read his autobio).

[@Lee-ff8lb]

I would welcome, Mr. Idol. The gentleman he has become. Come to see people who love you. Pennsylvania, Oil city..

[@mario9181]

WoW love this Song,and Billy never gets old. 🤘🤘🤘Drugs preserve,saw it on my wild times,but only good Quality. Now iam 51 and since 16years clean no Alk,no Substances (Coke) no Nicotine and Painkillers,Benzodiazepine and iam a Vegatarien. And a proud Father of two great Children. 😍🤩And Steve Steven's is an Icon,one Hell of an Guitarist.

[@DiscoFever1970]

How the heck is this not getting airplay! This slaps!

[@ingresaprimero8805]

Cómo siempre sorprende Billy,crecí con su música, yo tenía 11 años,y el como 25. Ahora lo escucho y me trae añoranzas hermosas,lo queme hace admirarlo es su energía actitud espero llegar así cuando llegue mi tiempo👌me encanta su voz única y siempre es muy novedoso,original no tiene límites eso eh aprendido de el gracias Billy por darme ese ánimo hacia la vida de vivir el momento me gustó su vestir y el arreglo de la canción soy tu fan no pares y con tu amigo incondicional el guitarrista de tantos años🎸bien por el también

[@jayhanneman8962]

This is actually a good song... I wish this guy the best.

[@xennial80sxberner]

if Billy did this as a comeback in the late 90s or 2000s I bet it would've been pretty big. Unfortunately there's just no market for rock music and the industry is ageist towards anyone over 40. But this is one of the best songs he ever did, right up there with his 80s classics.

[@jimmystark7036]

wow i truly understand this and the story behind it! thanks again billy idol for being everything!

[@akep64]

So great song with Idol!

[@OlavFolland]

More modern sound, and multi-track chorus, but it's a damn catchy song. More than enough for me to want to check out the rest of the album anyway (yeah, I'm old and still buy CDs). Good to see my childhood Idol is still rockin' :)

[@mstwelvedeadlycyns]

I buy vinyl records so we are both rock and roll fans!

[@kenmichaels865]

Hell yeah, I still buy CD's too, if I can find them for sale anymore.

[@OlavFolland]

zoeydebra I buy CDs because they rip easily and don't take up a lot of space. I do have several stacks of LPs that need to be converted (most of them are out of print) but though my record player is in tip-top shape the amp is sorely in need of a complete tear-down. For most things, my hearing is just bad enough I don't hear the difference though. But, I'm in my forties and can still pull of the long hair ;)

[@OlavFolland]

Ken Michaels I buy a couple a month - for me and/or for the wife and kids. 4 CDs a month is still on average cheaper than getting everyone a pay streaming account.

[@phiggidy5]

Billy needs to let modern 80's inspired band *Fire* *Tiger* open for him! Search: Fire Tiger - Energy.

[@debbie5415]

Billy is awesome!Unique voice and a seductive accent!Go Billy!

[@Dufoth]

Billy came out with new MUSIC! Im getting it right now!

[@Button101Man]

You should, it's fucking awesome.

[@mikaelwadeberg9833]

I love you Billy.

[@fullbenz9869]

Great tune.

[@samanthaf3703]

Even older he is lovely...My favorite...

[@whatdidyousay1455]

Billy Idol! Awesome guy!

[@VerityJ692]

Absolutely brilliant! Film noir. I saw this video at 2am the day it was up on KZbin. I was all, damn! Looking like a wet dream, still got the pipes (and the girls) and in a freakin' suit to boot. What CAN'T he do? The song rocks! It's one of those timeless songs that he is known for. Anything that's getting ya down, crank this puppy up to twelve! Apparently, this is the year of IDOL. Or Mr. Broad takes on the Globe and Wins! We're all winners! Good on him, Peace be with him..He needs a movie deal now.

[@gigiadd2816]

Billy as the wine, the older he gets, the better he gets. Incredible !!!

[@luigiflorio816]

Non riesco più a smettere di ascoltare Billy Idol!!! Help me!

[@lizardking89]

Billy still rocks!

[@bisoubunny]

Watched him in concert last night 💗💗💗 absolutely amazing, such a high energy. He performed this song 💜💜

[@savazi7952]

Esse cara merece máximo respeito...o tempo passou e ele continua excelente, realmente é uma lenda viva!!!

[@carlosrestrepo5344]

Professional, charismatic, talentful and innovative... this man is a true and real artist. Long live to you, my dear Billy.

[@michaelcomandatore7736]

I can't say anything that hasn't already been said about this man. Hats off to you Billy. You're a f**cking Legend.

[@TheAtheistChef]

I've never been the hugest fan of Billy Idol, or most 80's music in general. However, i have to give him some serious credit for his plasticity in his videos/music. I think this is a masterful blend of 2 very different times. While i have heard modern genres give songs an 80's feel, Billy idol manages to give an 80's genre a modern feel. I really like this song..

[@waynegoldpig2220]

I sang "Rebel Yell" on the karaoke last night.

[@socalifornia6868]

***** You should try Dancing with myself next.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

TheAtheistChef Ya i was thinking that as well its a very good blend

[@izzy_6283]

How can you not be a fan of 80's music? Or Billy Idol? That's just not natural■

[@vitorninja1]

Espetáculo!!!!

[@SadieMae099]

Billy is a legend

[@mickavellian]

JUst LOOK at the range of this man ! "Dancing with myself", "Eyes without a face" and this BRILLIANT performance!

[@nadianeri6967]

Io adoro Billy...non lo batte nessuno...65 anni e non sentirli.. Sei grandissimo..