First Time Reaction Pat Benatar Shadows if the Night (SHE CAN ROCK!) | Dereck Reacts

[@stevechevy3382]

Pat is what every singer wants to be. Talented, skilled, driven and successful. She got to meet Dick Clark before she was famous while working as waitress. They talked about it when she appeared on American Band Stand which he was the producer and host of. Pat is also around 5'2" tall but you would never know it by her stage presence. She's a giant on that stage and all rock singers are in her shadow.

[@angelaswanson1077]

I've seen her in concert twice. One word...AMAZING!

[@treborcsr]

Five years ago, she opened for Cher in Dallas...OMG, Pat ROCKED IT!! She was unbelievable! I would pay $$$$ whatever to see her in concert!

[@mcbear2543]

I saw her live in concert twice: the autumns 1981and 1982 and she was amazing.

[@maha77]

I bought my sister this Pat Benatar album, 'called 'Get Nervous' for Christmas in 1982

[@andreawalter9212]

Pat is a trained Opera singer but wanted to rock out instead! You gotta check out "Promises in the Dark."

[@johnnauman347]

My Juilliard gal friend.

[@songbird989]

Pat Benatar is is an absolute legend! This song and video is one of my favorites by her! BTW, she is actually married to Neil Girardo (and has been for years).

[@brannonevans3685]

Love it. You can tell when someone is of a younger generation, when they never heard this song, or heard of Pat Benatar.

[@kilgh]

Neil Giraldo was the first guitarist to ever appear on MTV and "You Better Run" was the second video to ever appear on MTV. This video gave Judge Reinhold and Bill Paxton their first acting jobs. Love the guitar solo in this. Sounds like Neil has to force it our of the guitar. I saw Pat and Neil live about 6 years ago. Was so good. Neil Giraldo was one of the most influential producers of the 80s. Everyone began copying his studio work. They had some really good albums in the 90s that most people don't dig into which is a bit sad. Love the way you broke this track down.

[@Cedriiic6901]

Nice video, I suggest "Love is battlefield", 100% approved for sure !

[@rockstardude8225]

Love that song

[@PsYkO94400]

Her best ❤❤❤

[@luludelafalez]

I have seen her in concert many times, even recently. She and Neil don't disappoint their fans. They need to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame already!!!!

[@bakersupreme2010]

Your wish has been granted! Both Pat Benatar and the Lead Guitarist and Husband Neil Giraldo have finally been inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame* in 2022! Pat refused the nomination at first because Her Husband Neil was not nominated along with Her, which to Pat was totally unacceptable! And with good reason: along with being Lead Guitarist, Neil is responsible for Writing and Composing all of Their Songs as well! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame* finally corrected Their Mistake and added Neil's Name along with Pat, and only then did Pat finally accept Their offer to be inducted as the Rock and Roll Legends that They Both rightfully deserve to be!

[@ownyourcrazy8734]

Did you notice the name of her plane "Midnight Angel"? "Shadow Of The Night" is the opening track on her 1982 album "Get Nervous". Pat Benatar had a hard time with her record label Chrysalis Records".

[@greghodapp9633]

Finally in 2022 she goes into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. No one can match her with her 3 and a half full octave voice range and singing style.

[@rebelheartcr8599]

It's so cool you reacted to Pat Benatar and what is easily one of her all-time best songs. Love Is a Battlefield and We Belong are obvious choices not only because they are Pat Benatar's biggest hits but also they are great songs themselves but you can also react to Promises in the Dark (easily one of her best vocal performances ever), Heartbreaker, Hit Me with Your Best Shot, Fire and Ice, Invincible, Sex as a Weapon, Anxiety (Get Nervous), All Fired Up, Don't Walk Away (which is quite underrated but it's one of her most beautiful songs), etc. Neil Giraldo, her guitar player, collaborator and producer is also Pat's husband. It's one of the most stable marriages in the entertainment business. Back in February they celebrated 39 years of marriage!!!

[@lpat77]

Pat Benatar. Good choice. Ma jeunesse ! Hi from France

[@weewee2920]

Her best song is "We belong".

[@Shagyamum]

This is better

[@heidibrown7477]

She is my ultimate all-time favorite I have seen her live in two different states and about 10 times I just love her

[@nopenotgonna175]

I have seen her live a few times, and she’s still got it, well into her sixties.

[@melissatopham4018]

She was classically trained in opera before going into rock...

[@wildernessvoice4013]

Bill Paxton first screen time I seen him in.

[@TheRatsCast]

I always remember Judge Reinhold

[@bobbithompson279]

I learned to play the saxophone because of Pat Benatar.

[@waygone6657]

Excellent review and reaction. You nailed the story. Thanks.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

She was one of millions of Rosie the Riveters who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II to help the war effort, but she was daydreaming about being a fighter pilot on a mission to kick some Nazi ass! :-) Fun video. Had never seen it before from back in the day.

[@Gkanary]

Dereck, I was lucky enough to see Pat live 6 times. As much as her studio recordings rock, seeing her perform live is a totally different experience. And she is still rocking her ass off. Hasn’t slowed down at all. Thanks for posting. Cheers!!

[@annjourney2717]

Its a travesty that Pat is still not in the Rock and Roll HOF One of the best women rock vocals. Of our time !

[@wildernessvoice4013]

I saw this tour live 1983 Reunion Arena Dallas,TX.

[@Shagyamum]

One of the best songs ever

[@streetangel69]

Stunned song there's so many wonderfull Pat's songs you must listen!!

[@viroflay]

Great song with an amazing instrumentation!

[@BrianSherman-TheTVGod]

Most female artists today can't hold a candle to Pat's voice and power...check out Promises In The Dark, Sex As A Weapon...heck, anything!

[@laurentpailhoux424]

Toute ma jeunesse , j adore et quelle voix

[@user-my6ss4mz4l]

I remember watching this video on MTV as a kid in the early 80s. It was also used in the show “Rock of Ages.”

[@rickjr37]

Another of her signature songs is her cover of Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights”.

[@user-oj7bn5fq4m]

Signature songs?? Most people who remember Pat don’t know that song by her, just her most famous singles. Most people worldwide (excluding Americans who don’t know Kate) only know that song by Kate.

[@danielhipp5541]

Bill Paxton from the movie Twister and Weird Science is one of the Nazis and Judge Reinhold from Beverly Hills Cop and Fast Times at Ridgemont High is flying in one of the airplanes

[@piet72]

So long never heard that song, thanx for the Rebirth of that, Dereck 😎👍

[@ericlopez9107]

Benatar invincible

[@northystwinkle6973]

she really does have a great voice you should hear we will be invincible it's an amazing song

[@nymike3587]

STILL 1 of my all time favs! & "Invinceble"

[@jordi1967]

You need to listen "Fire & Ice" from eighties. A big hit and a great song.

[@ReactionsByJeff]

Glad you enjoyed this song. Can't wait to see it on the playlist!

[@troedelgerry]

Hi Dereck ! What a great song ! Pat Benatar is a great singer ! Her best known song is "Love is a battlefield", you should check this one out, I'm sure you'll love this one, too. Here's to your next reaction video ! All the best from Germany : Gerry

[@BXLEric]

absolutely

[@mikekaraoke]

I love Germany-last went there a year ago to Dusselldorf, and to one of my fav Theme Parks in the world-Europa Park! I'm from the UK you ever been??

[@rickjr37]

Her 1980 song “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” was one of the first music videos played on MTV’s first day in August 1981.

[@riddlr6358]

Actually I think you're thinking of her song "You Better Run". Which was the second video ever played on MTV. :)

[@Cromicus99]

Actually her video for "You Better Run" was the second ever video played on MTV back in 81

[@johnr5382]

She doesn't have an official video for HMWYBS... You Better Run was the 2nd video to air on MTV.

[@Astons_Martin]

Dereck, the next level is to react on her greatest hit "love is a battlefield" and her best "we belong"! Please be surprised and fascinated of her real potential‼

[@terrystorey]

If you like this one, you will def get your mind blown from her song "Hell Is For Children". That is my fav song from her although she has many great ones.

[@luzduran7923]

More female artist for You......Sheena Easton " Strut" "telephone" "U got the look" with Prince...

[@gjnoto1]

Le Bel Age is a great song by Pat B.

[@danielsegen]

Love is a battlefield!!!!! Pleaseeeee

[@wesleywhite4782]

Just found your channel and it's so uplifting

[@xdavidgoliathx5890]

Another 80's female vocalist Janet Gardner, a member of the female rock band Vixen, has that rock grit and power. A few of their songs to consider for a reaction: "Edge of a Broken Heart" "Love is a Killer" "I Want You to Rock Me" "How Much Love"

[@colleenmcmanamon5856]

Opera trained!!......try "Love is a battlefield"..... Awesome vocalist!!!

[@97bowie97]

Her name reminded me of a very beautiful time. This song from her less, "Love Is A Battlefield" from hers on the other hand did and still does something to me. Sorry forgot one this also "We Belong". Thanks for this memory road 👍

[@edju9968]

Derek, Shadows of the Night is the fist song on the album. So it open with that hit of her voice. There isn't much difference between what you're hearing and her live. I saw her in the 80 when I was 16yo. She played arenas for decades, but did semi retirement having her family etc. They still make music and tour. She was just snubbed again for the R&R Hall of Fame. Her fans are pissed.

[@nopenotgonna175]

It is the first track on Get Nervous. Literally blew me away the first time I heard it on the relic that is terrestrial FM radio. The demo had a instrumental intro. The acapella vocal intro was Neil’s idea. Worked out beautifully. ❤️ DL Byron sued her for changing the lyrics. She was not the first to get this song. Helen Schnieider and Rachel Sweet got it first. Check out those versions for context but Benatar’s version is by far the best!

[@brenthonn1302]

One of my favorite songs from Benetar. Yet, have always hated the video. If you didn't know she started with Opera Singing Training. 😁👍

[@kevinwalsh7155]

More brilliance " Love is a Battlefield "

[@jdmit75]

Hey do anxiety that's a great song

[@getrealoky9947]

React to Sandra Maria Magdalena! Will blow your Mind

[@braymax]

You should check out her other songs like All Fired Up, Invincible and Love is a Battlefield.

[@mikekaraoke]

Another really good reaction, Dereck please react next to-Les Nuits Sans Kim Wilde by: Laurent Voulzy-feat Kim Wilde. Which wasa hit in his native France + also a hit in Belgium.

[@waygone6657]

I'd like to see you do some Steppenwolf, Snow Blind Friend, The Pusher, Born to Be Wild

[@tommycrawford6277]

She's a trained Opera singer.

[@suzannejane1035]

Better reacting to a song live because she is still amazing.

[@Gerome70]

There are so many of Pat's excellent catalog to review but, you have to do Hell is for Children - LIVE

[@Truthteller58-z3c]

This is her best song my favorite also Invincible u should react to also .

[@jorgeandrew]

Hey Dereck, ¿Can you react to "French Kiss" of Lil Louis (1989)?... If you reacts to "Love to love you baby" of Donna Summer, you can with "French Kiss" 😁🤭😘😜💪

[@rockstardude8225]

Hit me with your best shot Epic song It would make a great cover for miley cyrus.

[@treborcsr]

Neil Giraldo is Pat's husband!

[@ollialex]

the original was sung by Helen Schneider one year earlier.

[@abba_love_1886]

Plssss can you listen to song ,,yes sir i can boogie" by BACCARA? 🥺😭🙏🏻

[@edju9968]

Derek, a small heads up here....Back in the 80s many people referenced Deborah Harry as Blondie, and the response was quick in saying BLONDIE is the name of the BAND, not the singer. Just a bit of info to fix the referencing. Debbie Harry def doesn't respond when being called "Blondie"

[@theConquerersMama]

Please do Hell is for Children

[@ghostaka7405]

Hi dereck , can u react to Ben l'Oncle Soul ? great soul voice

[@nagi.selgri]

React to Dream World, ABBA

[@amyroberts9761]

You have to do the reaction to her biggest hit: Love is a battlefield! You will hear extra grit in this one!!!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3i5i4KCi56GhtE

[@eduardo_corrochio]

I'd rather listen to the studio track because the MTV story is distracting, like your mind has to divide focus between sound and imagery. And you spot a celebrity or see something interesting, and then the tune takes back burner. But that's just my own peeve. Plus, this particular song has such a great and dramatic start on the album cut because of that a cappella intro. It's just her voice, and it's a super beginning. It's not so "big" in the music video.

[@craighenry2351]

Sadly, this is the last Pat Benatar song that I liked, because she became too pop oriented after this. You can hear a much more pop sound even in this song. As far as vocals go, the quality Pat’s voice has never been in question, as she originally sang opera. This helps with the high harmonies she writes into many of her songs. But you latched on to the difference between Pat and many other female singers. Despite her opera background, Pat was able to illicit a heavier sound to her voice. Then add to her voice, the brilliant and underrated guitar work of her husband, Neil Geraldo, and it completes the awesome sound of her band.

[@spacecowboy_1962]

The song title is SHADOWS OF THE NIGHT......smfh.....

[@leisen9679]

Totally unrelated, you should do a song by Boney M. though they are more 70s thean 80s, but were (and still are) big all over Europe

[@barbaradias9154]

React Thalía - El Dia Del Amor

[@kevinwalsh9788]

Hit me with your best shot

[@darkkrone1]

Hello Dereck, could you react to Indila. It's up to you to choose the title. Thank you.

[@ericlopez9107]

Great song, dumb video...one of her best songs is "invincible"!

[@paulmason6474]

Think you have lost a few more bananas with this

[@craighenry2351]

OK, let’s settle one think right away. Pat is the best female rocker of alltime, but after this album (Het Nervous), everything Pat did was pop garbage. Her best songs are included in this list, Heartbreaker, Don’t let it show, You Better Run, Hit Me with your Best Shot, Treat me Right, Wuthering Heights, Hell is for Children, Promises in the Dark, Fire and Ice, Hard to Believe, Precious Time and The Victim. Nothing Else She did even belongs on that list.

[@joebrown9586]

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[@californiahummus]

ROCK LOBSTER please

[@nopenotgonna175]

This is quite possibly my favorite song of hers. But wow was that video stupid. (Not your reaction, the music video!) 🤣

[@chebrneck]

the fact that you focus on yourself instead of the artist ruins the effect. Your analysis in cringe at best.

[@Pezzonovante916]

Talking over the song is as annoying as hell. Adios.

[@resireg]

I think that song is 7.5/10. It is good, but not great