FIRST TIME HEARING Pat Benatar - Promises In The Dark REACTION

[@jojones1082]

The guitarist doing the crazy good solo is her husband - Neil "Spyder" Geraldo. They're still touring, they're still married and they're still rocking it like it's the 80s all over again.

[@sedatedape315]

Came to said the same, but I wasn't 100% sure about the "marriage" part. I saw a TV special a couple years back. Her and her husband doing an acoustic, softer concert of her greatest hits. And we all know she had many of those!

[@fhare666]

And he's a killer guitarist, one of my hero's! Playing that rare BC Rich Eagle, I wish I could afford one.

[@vandergod]

Check out their mini concert from a few years ago on Tiny Desk. They did an amazing job.

[@powoodworker1751]

I was curious if they were still married. Thanks. Side thought: in their profession, still touring AND married, is beyond impressive.

[@SusanJohnston]

We love you! Don’t worry about the trolls. They should be glad we don’t get to TALK to them!❤❤❤❤❤ very impressive reaction btw❤

[@thomasinajones6684]

Pat Benetar was a staple on MTV, and her music was all over the radio. She's a true icon!

[@MommaHub1966]

She waa on the first episode of MTV with You Better Run.

[@rickjensen1636]

​@@MommaHub1966 Pat was the second video, the first was Video killed the radio star by a band called The Buggles

[@dongiovanni6796]

Yes, there is no case to be made she didn't get airplay or media love. You couldn't escape her... consider the beginning of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" where all the high school girls try to dress like her! That said, she deserved it. One of best frontwomen ever, along with Janis Joplin, Deborah Harry, Chrissy Hynde and Gwen Stefani.

[@johnpendergast2206]

​@@MommaHub1966you better run was the 2nd video played on MTV do you know the third one I do

[@robertwalegir8677]

Thanks for keeping the tradition of female Friday. It means more to a lot of people than you know.🙏🏻

[@sunnystormy4973]

indeed ... cheers !

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

Yet he'll still be highly unlikely to get to Callas, Nilsson and Sutherland.

[@flodee8561]

Absolutely! I've missed Female Friday. It means a lot to me.

[@analuisahering2043]

Absolutely!

[@magneto7930]

Pat Benatar and Ann Wilson, 2 of the greatest ladies in rock!

[@sassymess7111]

No question!!

[@jlucas1266]

Has Jay (or Jay and Amber) ever done Heart?

[@courtneyperry82]

Pat Benatar was a staple in the 80s. She was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 and her performance was awesome.

[@jamesfoster1904]

She refused to be inducted until they would also induct her husband/guitarist.

[@vision-gc4hy]

She was a superstar in the 80's She got her due. Thanks for the song man.

[@oldnerdreviews]

Pat definitely got the airplay and recognition she deserved, since her first album hit. She was our queen of rock!

[@RogieVixen]

She didn't even get half the single releases in the UK that she did in America. I looked up wikipedia and discogs and I was shocked to see how few releases we actually got this side of the pond; I took for granted all the ones on her compilations which are so iconic we also got here, but nope. Don't know what kind of representation she had in the UK with her label, but they seriously messed up. I still think she's incredibly underrated, especially over here.

[@eddiet6872]

She was everywhere....Love Pat Benatar!!!

[@dalebroome8953]

Wouldn't it be cool if they both did a duet?

[@orangetabby3229]

Pat Benatar was a trained opera singer. A real power house!

[@seantreme8772]

I’ve been with you since you were a solo act and I’m gonna stick around, thanks brother for doing your thing.

[@pegmedlock4045]

Second that!

[@aliciazambri4237]

The guitarist is Neil Giraldo, who is also a songwriter and has been musical partners with Pat Benatar since 1979, and her husband since 1982. They are still together making music.

[@TheodoreWeiser]

Pat (and Neil) were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It took longer than it should have because Pat put out the word that she would decline unless Neil was included. PS Hang in there Jay

[@marleneobstnash5517]

I respect Pat for holding out until Neil was inducted as well. And they're grandparents niw!!!

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

Pay Benetar was everywhere in the 80's. The guitarist is net husband Neil Geraldo.

[@gwenhinkle2984]

Hell is for Children... Pat Benatar. Awesome song❤

[@francisseidel8014]

I think they already did Hell Is For Children.

[@shelleywilczewski2932]

​@francisseidel8014 yes he did ❤

[@mikejimaccont1809]

Pat Benatar has a fantastic voice. Opera trained. So smooth, those high notes make you have goose bumps….yes richness

[@berniemargolis4288]

I don't know where that commenter lived, but where I lived, Pat Benatar was a constant presence on the radio in the late 70s/early 80s.

[@bradparnell614]

I'm not sure what you are talking about. I graduated high school in 1983 and I can tell you she got tons of airplay. Not only that but loads of people wearing her concert t-shirts and girls rocking Pat Benatar short haircuts. She got plenty of her well deserved roses. I daresay we called her the queen of rock and roll back then. In the early 80s there was no other woman doing rock getting more attention on MTV or on the radio.

[@melissas4874]

There's a whole thing in Fast Times at Ridgemont High making fun of all the girls dressing like her and getting her haircut. LOL

[@bradparnell614]

LOVE that movie. It came out the summer in between my junior and senior years of high school. Even though it's a comedy, it was so accurate to our generation it may as well have been a documentary. LOL

[@Blaize24]

Same year and I totally agree.

[@ablank1020]

My fave Pat song. It shows off her skills as a singer and Neil's as a guitarist 🎸

[@ndlouder]

She was all over the radio before MTV, when this song came out,, and then became one of the most aired female artists of the video age. I was there. By the way that's her boyfriend Neil Geraldo on guitar, whom she would later marry and is still married to this day. Outstanding guitarist, he plays all the guitars on Rick Springfield's mega hit "Jessie's Girl".

[@Josephshmosepf]

Graduated in 88. Loved Pat - but she got loads of airplay. Super popular.

[@alexakl6445]

Ignore the trolls, dear. They have no life and to try to make one by being nasty - it's pathetic. But, yes, thank you for reacting to this one of Pat's! My favorite and it's hard to choose!

[@sassymess7111]

Is someone trolling? Oh no.

[@magneto7930]

Yes, I'm sure with everything he has to deal with, he's tired of all the nasty comments!

[@payleighsteele1540]

So glad to finally hear this one! Been waiting forever ;) Yes, she did get a TON of airplay in the 80s!

[@ePelle741]

Her voice, this song and her back and forth sway just pulls you deep into the feels! Damnnnn, so good!

[@Pixelologist]

Pat Benatar couldn't be avoided in the 80s - I don't know what some people are thinking. She got ALL the attention and respect.

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

College radio was my refuge from her. See also: Journey, Boston, Kansas, Styx etc...

[@conniekungfu206]

Will always keep standing with you and Amber. From the beginning and still now. Keep positive and make yourself smile! And your kids smile! I'm sure you both love each other if differently, but you both love those beautiful children! And that is all that matters. Haters aren't worth one minute of your time!

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Love Pat Benatar!!! Every song by her is a BANGER!! Especially, 'No You Don't', "In The Heat of the Night', 'True Love', and many others!

[@charlieb.7028]

Saw Pat several times. She is GREAT! She has a huge Vocal Range. She was trained Classically, but figured out more fun, & money in Rock. She is a Female Powerhouse.

[@francisseidel8014]

Myron Graumbacher was an unbelievable drummer and this song proves it.

[@hornerinf]

She was a household name in the 80's and had lots of airplay. Definitely a rock icon. She still sounds great today.

[@deedee67888]

When you see a troll's comment, pity them. They have such a vacuum in their lives, they have to fill the void with something. Then read one of your many positive comments to turn your mood around. 😊

[@texaszed9834]

Lead guitarist is her husband of 42 years married since 1982. He wrote this song about his fears of starting another relationship referring to his romantic involvement with Pat Benatar.

[@lydianunez2522]

I love Female Friday. Thank you for keeping it on your page🎶🎶

[@greg2976]

Absolutely my favorite video of theirs!!!! The way the guitar riff by Neil came in when Pat belted out the note was the best !!!!!

[@annecrabtree9304]

I grew up in the 80s and remember Pat Benatar all over MTV at the time. I definitely feel like she got the recognition and respect she deserved. To see younger people really appreciating her is a lot of fun. She is a GOAT as far as I'm concerned.

[@bodybytacos6043]

What a voice 💙

[@jessearmstead2237]

I have been waiting for you to get to this one for a long time. Pat Benatar provides us her full range on this track . She was true to herself and because she wouldn’t belittle herself to industry expectations she was overlooked. Fortunately the her fans wouldn’t do the same . Her and husband, lead guitarist Neil Giraldo, proved integrity outlasts any compromise for minor gains. Pat Benatar is a true star because all she needed was a stage, and her band to shine..

[@Abfabcomic11]

We watched tons of Pats videos on old school 80’s Mtv! And I saw them in concert in 2022..they killed it!

[@shawnzzz]

That put a BIG smile on your face! Another banger by Pat and her great band.

[@davidavi8554]

I was so fortunate to be in my high school years when Pat was soaring the charts.. I've always loved me some Pat Benatar even if my friends ridiculed me while they were all Rolling Stones, Led Zep, etc fans....

[@lindakinninger5500]

She’s someone who has really taken care of her voice.saw her on Austin City Limits not long ago… Rocking the gray hair & the voice is as amazing as ever!!

[@jamesmorrison7692]

Pat Benatar was huge in the 80's. She had lots of videos on MTV, her songs were played on radio all the time, she sold over 36 million albums worldwide...I don't know who said that Pat did not get any recognition, obviously they don't know the facts. Pat is a legend, and this is one of her best songs ever.

[@zeusfl72-m3o]

This is without a doubt my favorite Pat Benatar song! It has her amazing singing, the high notes are insane, Neils solo is hot, the lyrics are so on point, and everything comes together perfectly!! amazing! Got to meet both of them about 10 years ago after a show, and they were wonderful, and humble and so cool. I have been lucky to meet a fair amount of rock stars, but she was the only one i really remember being nervous to meet. She was amazing, and Neil so cool!

[@FierceToddler]

Been waiting a long time for this one!! My favorite Pat Benatar song/video. Her husband Neil shreds on this solo. He is a criminally underrated guitar player! 🎸🎸🎸

[@814Taylor]

I agree, Great guitar player and I really like his solo on Hit Me With Your Best Shot also

[@raquelstewart2199]

Yes Rob I am a big Pat benatar fan her voice is amazing I am 55 years old been listening to Pat benatar since I was a kid and that amazing man playing the guitar is her husband thank you for the reaction. Happy New Year and God bless❤

[@raquelstewart2199]

Can you please do some reactions to Nickelback and Elvis Presley trouble and little sister thank you much appreciated❤

[@raquelstewart2199]

Also give Austin Butler Elvis song, trouble a reaction❤ please and thank you

[@Randy-fx1rm]

With ya since the beginning NOT GOING ANYWHERE LOVE YOU BOTH.

[@islandsforme]

I love this song brother. Thank you for always brightening our days!

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

One of the things (besides her looks and singing ability) was that you can tell that Pat Benatar gets into the songs and music (she rocks it !) .

[@MaryPadgett-e7o]

Be encouraged J. We love you!

[@Randy-fx1rm]

NO WORDS FOR THE JOY IVE HAD WATCHING YOU EXPLORE MUSIC I GOT TO GROW UP WITH....... PRICELESS COMES CLOSE. LOVE YA

[@dawnpatrol700]

She DID get the airtime. " hit me with your best shot" was played constantly, as well as "we belong" etc

[@lisalovemc717]

This is one of her biggest hits. One of my faves of hers.

[@TonyBecker-c9c]

She definitely got a ton of recognition in the lare 70s and 80s. She influenced fashion, music and was many a boys crush. Including me!

[@Kim-dm4yb]

I grew up in the 80s & Pat Benetar was so popular, love her! This is one of my faves too! Thanks Jay, wishing you & Amber the best of everything in this new year! You are the best & will stay with you on this channel solo! I started watching years ago. Don't mind the trolls, says more about them! Much love and light! 💛✨️🕯🎵

[@sharoninglima1217]

I saw Pat Benatar in concert in the 90’s…she was incredible!

[@shelbyatwell5883]

I would love to see her in concert.

[@johnlong9534]

Everyone knows The Bugles had the first video on Mtv. What most people do not know is Pat Benatar had the second video on Mtv with You Better Run

[@teresamccroskey9267]

I must have tuned it late that day! Because you're absolutely right! When I remember first time I saw MTV it WAS Pat Benatar!

[@davidhuggan6315]

​@teresamccroskey9267 Buggles were first, a quirky song. I didn't realise Pat was next 👍

[@frauleinmona]

*The Buggles.😊

[@oscaryee9493]

​@@teresamccroskey9267 There's some videos on KZbin that you can see the first hours of MTV with TV ads and all if anyone is interested to see the first and second videos ever played there.

[@Jessica_Roth]

Pat was also one of the stars who did those initial "I Want My MTV!" ads (satirized by Dire Straits in "Money for Nothing").

[@caligirlmarti]

Love Pat Benatar! She did get a lot of airplay and mentions in the 80's. Her song Invincible was in the movie The Legend of Billie Jean and her song Love Is A Battlefield was in the movie 13 Going On 30. She was also mentioned in the movie Fast Times At Ridgemont High. There were 3 girls at Ridgemont High who had her look. She is awesome! Thanks for reacting to her songs Jay!

[@rowenatulley852]

One of the best concerts I ever went to, waaaay back in 1981 . . .

[@aks4204]

Love, love, love, Pat Benatar! My all time favorite!!

[@bknsty14]

There were three Pat Benatar’s in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. That’s how popular she was. Love you and the channel Jay.

[@tommymash9020]

Haha. Right! So funny

[@desmit6]

I was just going to make that point lol. Good job!

[@debbierussell8695]

Totally forgot that!! 😂

[@MommaHub1966]

Great singer songwriter & massive classically trained operatic voice. She is a true rocker!!! ❤

[@magneto7930]

I love it when people appreciate the true depth of this woman. Her and Ann Wilson are two of the greatest ladies in rock!

[@7of9RebelHarborth]

She’s amazing! Passion and incredible talent!

[@sedatedape315]

Class of '79 and when Pat hit scene she was a POWERHOUSE on the radio and on MTV! She was always on the radio and coming in town or a concerts.. Fantastic voice and a really attractive women...and she stil.is! Thanks for reacting to this song. Been with ya since you had about 8K followers. And I'm still here! Great music! Great reactions! Great host!

[@dmr6340]

Yay, so happy you’re continuing with female Friday! Love me some Pat Benatar.

[@dawngipe6324]

Shes still rocking it. She sounded amazing doing this back in july at the theatre in Hershey Pa!!!

[@teresamccroskey9267]

We love you Jordan!

[@jamesfoster1904]

I saw her in concert back in the '80s, this little mousey looking woman came out on the stage and when she opened her mouth and started to sing ... she was suddenly beautiful!!

[@williamphelps3915]

I saw her live. She really owned the stage.

[@Grizazzle]

She got the airplay. I don't know why anyone would say she didn't get recognition because she was everywhere.

[@catkatt2855]

Saw them live back in the late 70s, early 80s in Fitchburg, MA before she became well known at a club I can't remember the name of. They were great. I'm not surprised at how well they did. Wow.. I'm old.

[@randyallbee1173]

I saw Pat Benatar years ago, in Davis California-now they have the Mondavi Center to bring musical acts to, then it was a brand new UCD Rec Hall-and she rocked the place, the first really great big concert I remember. Think she may have had two albums out at the most then, but been a big fan of her for years-great singer! Good memories…

[@db-gb5xi]

In my area she definitely got airplay on the rock stations and pop stations.

[@clubberlange4119]

Just keep getting through everyday.. Nobody needs to know anything else about what's going on except your music reactions

[@Thomas-rw9nt]

Pat got lots of airplay in the 1980s: radio and MTV. Saw her back in 1982.

[@happytownesvanzandt]

She was all over the radio for sure. Plenty of exposure. She received her due!

[@anthonyblakely399]

She was everywhere on the Airwaves!!! She and Stevie Nicks were the female solo acts of the 80's & 90's that tore up the record charts especially Rock/Pop. People were talking about them on the streets because we didn't have computers or smartphone back in the 80's so info travel by word of mouth. lol...The lead guitar you like Jay is Pat's husband and they are still married...it's been like over 40 years they have been married.

[@shelbyatwell5883]

Love Pat Benatar! Thanks for doing this song, she’s awesome! Female Friday - yeah!!

[@jhood758]

I think it all depends on where you are and what kind of music you listen too. There was never a shortage of Pat Benatar in East Texas where I live/lived. Still to this day on classic rock music stations they still play her music.

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

Pat takes me right back to my senior year in 1985 wow 40 years ago this June

[@mikeeckel2807]

Pat Benetar was a trained opera singer...probably why she has such a strong vocal range.

[@jadejj7948]

Yes she originally wanted to be an opera singer but later decided to do Rock 🎶😊

[@sassymess7111]

I think Pat was the second video ever played on MTV. The song was called YOU BETTER RUN. Trust me she got all the credit she deserved!

[@raymondreid4987]

Pat was always on MTv, and on the radio, she was gold. Everyone I know would go buy her latest album when it came out.

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

Whereas no one I new would even know she had a new album out...

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Pat Benatar got plenty of radio airplay and MTV airplay ("You Better Run" was the second video ever played on MTV when it launched on Aug 1, 1981, right after "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles) and lots of recognition, too. Pat won four consecutive Grammys for Best Female Rock Performance in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 (plus five other Grammy nominations), as well as three wins at the American Music Awards. She is a national treasure!

[@yvonnekr]

Gosh, I’m not sure why someone would say Pat Benatar hardly got any attention??? For pretty much all of the 80s she was on every radio station on regular rotation as well as MTV and VH1. And for goodness sakes, hers was the SECOND video played on MTV when the channel first premiered! Everyone loved Pat Benatar. 💜 Promises in the Dark IMO is her best song and really showcases her range. Her husband Neil (nickname is Spider) is her guitarist and songwriting partner.

[@dennisblair3186]

Neil Gerardo guitar player. Pat's husband. He also played guitar solo's on Jesse's Girl, Rick Springfield.

[@DavidJones-1063]

I had the pleasure to see Pat in concert in the early 80’s. I still have a major crush. 😍

[@KimPalko]

I’ve seen her three times in concert. She’s still as good as ever! Yes, she got lots of play!

[@markjustice7894]

One of my all time favorite songs. Male or female vocalist, one of the best.

[@dillodefense]

Pat Benetar deserves more respect. She is a dynamo!

[@eileenward]

Until now I’ve never ever heard of Pat Benatar . She has a beautiful voice

[@wentibbetts7833]

My fav PB song. 🤩 Radio stations, especially in the 70s, limited air play of female artists and wouldn't play 2 back to back. When MTV came out, things changed quickly, so did air play, here we are in 25. Saw her couple years, she still sounds incredible. ✌🏽

[@marningritaguy]

Yes her voice is amazing, but her looks and, most importantly the amazing inner love she has for her art and what she sings about shines through strong. Pat and Neil are amazing people and a testament of how true love can go on even in a Rock-N-Roll life. The guitarist is her husband of almost 43 years Neil "Spyder" Geraldo. She kept her fist husbands name as it was already a known name and worked.

[@dsmith316]

Love you Jay!

[@michaelcoffey1991]

One of the best female voices in rock. Made it possible with many others like Joan Jett, Heart and several others when few women were in rock and crushing it

[@kurtl3011]

Absolute banger of a song! Glad you got around to reacting to this one J!

[@dylanross5510]

My favorite Pat Benatar song. Shows off her vocal abilities! She is definitely a one-of-a-kind vocalist! Thanks for continuing to bring great music to a completely new audience!

[@seanellio]

The guitarist is Pat's Husband. One of those Rock 'n Roll marriages that defied odds.

[@AnthonyL0401]

As we can see here, many do not survive the odds.

[@MotivatingInspiration]

Pat Benatar! The best.

[@ariannakhrystynakahnn9873]

Absolutely love Pat Benatar since way back in the day! Thanks for keeping female Fridays!

[@roxannefebuary6823]

Saw her live in 1983 and she was amazing.

[@70srocknroll]

Seen pat a few times in concert awesome show

[@audracrawford8836]

My first concert was Pat Benatar in 1980 I was 14