INXS - Pretty Vegas (Video)

[@KitKat-wt6ed]

As a huge INXS fan, I am sad JD and the band didn't have more success together. No one will ever replace Michael and JD certainly wasn't trying to. I really liked this song. I just wish they did more. I miss the music.

[@scottcox19]

me too

[@cherylharasym1707]

I Wish I saw them..💔

[@atanamorell2]

Agree 💯 This song totally rocks!

[@lauramayfield5410]

I saw INXS twice with JD after he won Rock Star INXS and they put on a hell of a show!! Wish it would have panned out long term for them!

[@proachnd]

Man I love this song. I’d even call it one of the most underrated from the past 20 years. If I recall correctly, it barely cracked the top 40. I think some people simply couldn’t countenance an INXS without Michael Hutchence. It’s a shame. I could listen to this on repeat all day.

[@traceypauluzzi4036]

Looks pretty darn good to me

[@zoeduggan3148]

loved JD FORTUNE

[@kenthomson6528]

INXS wont find another singer. JD was great looks the part sounds the part girls loved him.

[@maria9293]

I've been a fan

[@angusbull9685]

Pity about his drug issues though! He F'd up!

[@DavidMatthew-p3k]

​@@angusbull9685JD fortune drugs? Really

[@DavidMatthew-p3k]

Heroin injected is very very bad aww the alcoholism is the demon back to you ! Not doubt! ​

[@molliejmichel4212]

I'll tell you what's pretty - JD! He has Micheals vibe for sure!!

[@LeftIsBest001]

As an INXS fan from day one, I think JD was the perfect fit. He has a great voice and the songs they produced with him were fantastic.

[@rick_terscale1111]

My first time hearing this and Afterglow. And yes, wow, great rock music!! Top quality writing and production.

[@kellysimmer3011]

It’s just such a shame about the coke.

[@peterryan6497]

@@kellysimmer3011 must have been great coke, cause alot went up Michael's nose or arm or whatever

[@Nobody-qh7hk]

Too bad he blew it!

[@liviodave7713]

INXS wasnt ready for J.D. Missed opportunity. Move with the times or get left behind.....

[@BigD1998100]

I was blown away when I first heard this song in 2005. JD’s style and sound is very similar to Michael’s. I wish they would do another album together.

[@davidsitzman7799]

Sadly though, after his release, he fell on hard times. Like living out of his car bad times! Hollyw

[@kakadoodoo3000]

​@@davidsitzman7799this song seemed sadly prophetic. To think the lyrics were by him.

[@icuvids]

Anyone knows what happened to this guy? He was awesome and one of the few authentic rockstars of the modern times.

[@TheDaMMAgeReport]

The band cut him loose and rumors where it was because of heavy cocaine use. That's why he was replaced. What he's doing now I don't know

[@ThomasAdelsbach]

You can say what you want about how JD could never take Hutch's place - but I was HUGE INXS fan all the way back in the 80's, and this song here, is every bit as good as any of the best songs of that era. Michael would be proud.

[@Toons4Moons]

I agree! I grew up on INXS and this is every bit as good as what Michael delivered. The first time I heard it I was taken straight back to those first hits they had. As awesome as ever!

[@kendalmclamara2247]

Im glad people can still feel MICHAEL there is no one who can really take his place this was a tragedy that never should have HAPPENED the brothers were so close, I`glad they are carrying on. This style of this band was and is unique there has`been one since from YOUR greatest fan you have No idea what you did to change and save my life the words to the songs are not just pulled out of the air they all have special meaning for me that you guys are probably the best band since the DOOR`S. You are such talented poet's I can find the right words .In my mind you are better.And thats saying alot!!!!!!!!!!By the by ,,the Doors were before my time love Kendal, I am a woman.my AFRICAN Grey parrot named my email address truders01@gmail. com thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

[@bman7036]

I know this is old but, this was great. I did not know it was not Hutch till I saw the video. They did Hutch proud. Still like INXS after the 80s. I saw INXS in San Diego in 1990 or 91 while Hutch sang and danced with a broken leg.

[@srujan00]

That's because they had tryouts, and picked this guy because he sounded similar to Michael Hutchence.

[@themagicofd]

Agreed. Sounds great. Still one of my favorite bands!

[@DIGITAL01UAA]

I saw INXS perform live with this guy in Melbourne and I must admit it he absolutely rocked it.

[@karenwalker4432]

I saw them in Adelaide loved them

[@karabruce]

Yes JD was a great fit!

[@peterryan6497]

The originals INXS boys lost the plot, let's face it.

[@DIGITAL01UAA]

I think you have lost the plot. Let’s face it!

[@peterryan6497]

@@DIGITAL01UAA no I'm plotting all the time, and it's great one

[@radiobabeFM]

JD was amazing. It wasn't a matter of replacing Michael. Michael was gone. JD is/was a great singer and front man in his own right. I had the pleasure of seeing INXS in concert w/ both Michael and JD and I enjoyed each one separately and differently. Loved this song. So sad that JD couldn't hold it together and keep it going. He really had the stuff.

[@JamieValleeJayCanada1]

What happened?

[@sanjaygupta666]

@@JamieValleeJayCanada1 drugs

[@meagancody9024]

@@sanjaygupta666 that'd be right 😕

[@MN-rw2nt]

I saw JD and the band in Moncton NB in 2006. Amazing show! I loved it!! 🥰

[@BamsBangers]

sad myself to see such a awesome opportunity gone for JD. I think he's doing better last time I checked but yeah this would have been so awesome and one could only imagine what more was in the tank. I think the world had yet to hear of this pairing and maybe in time numbers would have climbed. With music like this - I'm sure it would have! For now I'll just keep rocking out to this kick ass number!

[@r-erin2go380]

Usually a replacement never lives up to the original, but he did a pretty damn good job! I think Michael would approve.

[@anthonyfell5984]

I’m back again..this song just makes me feel good.

[@littlepewpew001]

Man oh Man I miss real music . I miss INXS, JD you kicked as# on this song

[@steviejohn9502]

yes he did dude for sure saw him with inxs plus seen inxs 91,92,93 in concert !

[@RobertGarrett-ed7te]

I saw inxs in 89,ive always loved them since 83,this guy was good,he almost sounded like micheal,its ashamed he didnt stay with band.

[@stevemartin3601]

the band left HIM...he wanted to keep going but they got lazy.

[@tordb]

JD Fortune was the best INXS singer they could have ever have asked for. And INXS blew it.

[@JoshSimpson47]

Actually he blew it from doing to much blow

[@janitahartwell1254]

I absolutely love this song!!!

[@paulprestage6529]

Huge INXS fan and Michael was hard to replace,but JD Fortune did a great job! Love the "Switch" album.Some great tracks on it.I know some fans dont recognise it as a proper INXS album but i do.Andrew,Kirk,Tim,John and Gary..under rated musicians 👍🎸

[@aidandavenport9767]

For once I agree on this underrated crap. INXS can play. Lots of different sounds, never missing a beat. The band truly is not recognized enough. Never heard the rolling stones or the beatles play nowhere near this good!

[@maya_coqsalonga]

Michael had reached god-like stature and was impossible to replace.

[@joycecurwin8048]

yes love this song so much and JD does an awesome job..need him back

[@theshermer]

Listening in 2024. Such s great song and again Switch is a pretty good album.

[@parkmuscl]

I KNEW he would win during the first episode. I wish it all would've worked out. I saw INXS 11 times with Michael and 2 times with JD!

[@arielf361]

This is actually a really good song.

[@libertadversusglobalismo1615]

Didn't know the substitute of Michael Hutchence, but he has a very nice voice. And the song is really amazing! Undoubtedly, underrated musicians. Very surprised and new fan of INXS.

[@mattmccarty72]

This band just doesn't get it, you can't replace a legend, but you can cultivate a new one.

[@sher4674]

The band "gets it" it's too bad JD was always late, immature, and unprofessional. They wanted to make it work. I agree with you on cultivating a new legend as I love this entire album and his energy, and his voice is amazing..i am a die hard fan and wanted this to continue..

[@ericschenher5526]

Typical INXS classic, it ages well.

[@fellyjahau1135]

Almost 4 million views now. Yay JD 😍

[@DarthBenzo]

Song gets stuck in my head all the time. Too bad they couldn't make it work. I remember hearing this song on the show the first time and I knew JD had the job then.

[@bridgetharris698]

They had one of the best rhythm sections period. This band was great, and I’m truly a snob, it’s a shame they’re not still making music…

[@Bonofox1]

I wish JD Fortune the best! He has a GREAT Rock voice.... INXS handled his situation REALLY BAD! JD needed help. As a group of older guys they should have helped him instead of dumping him. Still a JD fan in 2023

[@louisegillan5087]

I keep coming back to this, it's so good. I was lucky enough to see both the original INXS, with Michael and the reboot with J.D.. You obviously can't and shouldn't compare artists but for my money, they are both amazing. Both leads were charismatic and owned the stage.

[@cheesenjam9781]

Me too

[@giliardirosa286]

Come back J.D.Fortune! Come back INXS 💓😍!!!

[@marlenezabolotniuk4472]

It's not fair to compare JD to Michael, he wasn't "replacing" him. JD Fortune is one very talented guy and was the best fit for INXS from the show. I was lucky enough to see his first concert with them here in Vancouver, BC. It's confusing as to why he's not still with INXS and just what happened. When they said they were looking for a new lead singer, I didn't think it was just temporary. As far as I was concerned, JD was THE LEAD SINGER of INXS and still should be! JD is doing his own thing and I can't wait for him to hit the charts...even if it's country as he's been doing in Nashville.

[@lucyborley7037]

No one could replace Michael but wow he really had the voice ❤

[@Sunsetdreamer0]

Still love this song after all these years

[@GlenPlumlee-c9r]

Wow. He was really good and a perfect fit. The voice, the vibe ...the magnetic appeal...the band should have nurtured him through whatever issues they were experiencing. The chemistry was definitely there.

[@TiggerToo27]

These oafs should have kept JD Fortune as their lead singer, and they should have had him keep his shirt off. Hubba-Hubba.

[@karabruce]

i love this, has such a great vibe that you cannot keep still when listening!,

[@bobwirth9256]

Agree , I remember when this song was released in 2005 would crank this tune up cruising the streets in my camaro , great song 🎸🎸

[@jeancarlosdelaroche]

Respect for Hutch, J.D. Fortune rules, he write the melody and the lirics for the prety vegas, INXS forever!!

[@nicollevelasquez1262]

the best of INXS

[@theseeker6097]

Saw the in London Ontario great concert! Wish JD and INXS were able to get together again!

[@Venkman007]

"Switch" is a terrific record, and J.D. was a perfect fit. Shame everything went sideways. I had the pleasure of seeing INXS 2.0 in concert, and they KILLED.

[@irenepoczynek5722]

The boys should give JD another chance, he needs them as much as they need his talent....

[@sonjaleroux7138]

Brilliant JD !!!! a pity INXS ego was just too big to continue having you as their frontman. Their loss

[@AniLandskroner]

JD was IT! This song is such an iconic song & it fit so well with INXS. They really dropped the ball with losing JD. Still huge INXS fan, but, this made me sad cuz i love love love this song

[@godai6203]

JD has so much talent, and he sounds so good performing with INXS. It’s a shame things didn’t end up continuing

[@isshinryu11]

We all miss Michael. And INXS provides the sound!

[@megastar5753]

Increíble vocalista!!!👏👏 encontraron la persona justa....💖

[@LuisRomero-ei8us]

Esta canción la escuchaba por el canal VH1 entre 2004 y 2005 y es genial lo que transmite el ritmo, el vídeo y como la canta JD fortune!! La verdad que nostalgia recordar la época en donde yo estaba terminando la secundaría y ver esta canción de vez en cuando me da tanta vida y emoción en estos tiempos donde todo es tan diferente y ya las cosa no son como antes pero la vida sigue siendo hermosa

[@USAngel-dn8cx]

Did you all not watch the reality show as shown here in America - where INXS (one of my fav bands) had a contest to try and find a singer for the ‘new INXS’? It was a major show here. JD was the easy winner. We saw INXS with JD in concert in LA and he nailed it! Too bad his old negative, dark, druggie habits became too much for the band and JD was out! I love INXS!!!!!

[@tonyvelez1656]

This is one of INXS finest pieces of work post Michael Hutchence. The vibe, magic & energy is all there. JD is an amazing singer that earned his spot with INXS probably with more credibility than Adam Lambert becoming the front man for Queen. Anyways, all these years and this song still gets me all pumped up. I hope JD is doing well today and enjoying a great career.

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

From a recent feature on him, it looks like JD is moving from couch to couch with his guitar and a handful of crumpled songs written on scraps of paper. Not disdaining him - I thought he was a great choice for INXS - the best choice, considering the tragic circumstances they were in - but from that feature it seems like JD went Vinnie Vincent on them and let his knucklehead flag fly too high. Poor guy. And poor INXS guys too. Their career cut short inadvertently - first with Michael, then with JD...

[@pn1831]

Afterglow is wrenching

[@Daniel-5000]

Lame song 😂

[@juanitavernik8244]

It wasn't just Michael's voice it was his whole essence

[@tiamyers2577]

I remember when he FIRST performed this song on the show. It has always been a favourite. My sister absolutely loved it, and we played it at her services in the background for her funeral. The rest of our family now really knowing much about us, heard it and was a little confused. She was the odd one out, but so lovable

[@AJLangford]

Sorry to hear about your sister.

[@spiritedkitty]

Sorry to hear about your sister. Great song for her services. My sister was killed in a car crash when she was 16 years old. My funeral song will always be "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult. (Because I am not afraid of dying.)

[@DavidMatthew-p3k]

Really is authentic style with jd fortune oh yeah ! extraordinary album compositions rithms lirycs guitars drum bass power vocal and more ! Always INXS in excess!

[@susanm4424-w6k]

One of my favorite songs and JD looks amazing, I wish they could have made it work together!

[@waynemoores]

From Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, not far from where he is from. Man he's still got it all. Was blown away how good he still is. He really should be front man for a big band.

[@wyskoj]

2:22 WHOOP!

[@animallanguage4271]

Nobody can replace anyone, but this JD is good!

[@BRONZALiVE]

This whole album I listen to just as much as any other, JD is no Michael but he’s pretty great and still has a kickass energy similar to Michael had, great album and honestly wish he did more

[@Crystal1974]

More than a lab grown diamond in a band. 📣

[@dagnabbit6187]

Yes we all miss Michael but to all naysayers I just don’t see how you can’t comprehend that this is Classic Rock

[@ROBBSTAR76]

Jd was the the next best thing inxs could find.after jd,there is no one else who could be a front man for inxs !!!!

[@TracyJ4418]

I used to have this song on repeat driving to Vegas years ago 🏎️ 💨💨

[@chetbaron3766]

If this song came on the radio you would turn it up and sing along!

[@doriskonieczny3648]

I am pleasantly surprised because I dig the song and the new front man. It's hard to fill Michael's shoes but this new guy is really good.

[@_starhelix]

I always heard this song when it came out but never saw the video. God, JD is hot ❤ 🥵

[@janetmoore5645]

Great song after all these years. Very talented singer and amazing vocals. Pretty Vegas awesome song ever made. Give credit were it belongs to these guys. That's all I can say ain't pretty when you have nowhere to go.

[@pamelaJ9237]

Great vocals and sound. Michael Hutchins cannot be replaced. God rest his soul. What a beautiful heart he had. ❤

[@dirtyharry140]

This guy was his own force. He was just as good as hutch.Rock on J.D.!

[@Fretslayer2003]

Took me 10 years to open up to this, glad I did. Switch is a great album. It's not Hutch, but he's not replaceable. JD is a great front man for INXS Version 2.0

[@stevencole8880]

How did this not take off? Michael Hutchins was a legend that you don't replace. However, this new guy was about as good as it can get for a follow-up. What's not to like?

[@audreyaitken1037]

Steven Cole what's not to like you asked...JD's drug addiction...that's what ended INXS! Sad very sad.

[@ranaevonn2171]

He's still writing, recording, performing & toured with INXS through 2011. He's on Twitter & Instagram. There's a lot of erroneous information out there.

[@bananka4905]

HUTCHENCE

[@chuckfarlie6133]

Steven Cole Cocaine

[@mollyrussell8954]

I like the guy. He wrote some good stuff. I hope he gets his act together and moves forward. He has a fan in me if he can find himself.

[@karmamaker8318]

J.D. .....You were amazing ........Thank you.

[@Moe-zo4fm]

I’ve seen a lot of bands preform, and when I saw JD Fortune perform with INXS I was blown away. I have seen all the top band since 70’s on, and his performance was so incredibly amazing! ,

[@huckvale3333]

Jd wrote the song. It’s his song. That’s why they picked him. Automatic hit. Inxs died years ago.

[@natalieclarke8249]

As much as I love Michael, this song is incredible! This singer did a great job.

[@MrKips1]

All subjective. JD, better voice. Better trained. Better control. Better sound.

[@animallanguage4271]

I'm here because of JD Fortune, INXS was done a long time ago, when the lead singer died.

[@jillclintworth4796]

Please come back INXS 2021 needs you I need you Fantastic musicals and artists jD is awesome Michael was a God But hr would want his mates to keep making superb music what ya say

[@deannepwells9736]

Absolutely LOVE JDFortune. Been a fan of INXS since 1982! I saw INXS in Milwaukee, WI in 1983 with Adam and the Ants. To this day, one of the best concerts I've ever seen! I hope that INXS will continue on with JD... would love to see you again with JD. Blessings. Love you all!

[@martylawson3545]

True he's no M.H. and I'm a die hard fan of INXS but I was very impressed when I heard Fortunes vocals for the first time. what a shame there won't be any other albums from this particular group of talented people. oh well

[@sammaudlin]

The Switch album was a great comeback for INXS! JD was a good new lead singer for the band but he got into drugs and that ended INXS. Now 18 yrs. have past so maybe they should give it another go now that JD is sober.

[@kirladar]

I don't think Tim can play Guitar much anymore after a boating accident a couple of years ago.

[@Jeweleye62]

Not a chance. I saw their very last concert with Ciaran Gribbin in 2012 (awesome), but it was clear they were done. They have moved on with their lives now, as I'm sure JD has.

[@gward2545]

One of my go to tracks !!♥️

[@voodoohendrix2040]

I miss this guy a lot!

[@azlan6971]

“Afterglow” introduced me to INXS. I knew nothing about Hutchence before. I thought JD was the only lead singer and that was only because of how beautiful that song was. Looking back, I think he was the perfect fit. Afterglow is one of my forever favorites.

[@trenthogan4212]

This entire album is absolutely fantastic

[@claudippss]

He did great with this song. if iI close my eyes.. I can almost see him... Almost... Miss you Michael...

[@josephsharp5678]

Michael would of been proud of this to be honest!!!!!

[@37kema]

well said : )

[@LuannOsbourne]

JD WAS ACTUALLY THE SINGER FOR THE SCRIPT SORRY. BTW THIS WAS THE LAST INXS VIDEO AND SONG I LIKED BACK IN 2005 UNTIL HE CHEATED ON LORRIANNA STAKEMAN FOR ESTELLA WARREN thanks

[@bananka4905]

I THINK HE WOULD WANT TO JUMP RIGHT BACK TO THE LAND OF THE LIVING, IN SUPPORT

[@randallkennedy2066]

He's dead

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

This was a great Video.The Aussie's can still Rock at this point. I liked the Rock n Roll Vibe.They are all hot looking.Still miss are boy Michael.🌹

[@billyt.7387]

This song was a rocking monster until INXS got a hold of it. J.D. should have never let them record it. His version from the Rockstar INXS show. Absolutely KILLS!!!!!! J.D. is the most talented singer that no one knows about. And that's a shame.

[@av201]

He sounds so much like Michael in this song. Great work. I hope he can get clean and rejoin INXS.

[@sonjaleroux7138]

Absolutely brilliant 👌👌👌 Their loss JD

[@PaulaJoW]

Revisiting this song and video after many years. Phenomenal. It's raw, well-written, and catchy as hell. JD makes an sensational front man. And whomever produced/directed this video is incredibly talented.

[@annakey5841]

Wow I’ve just heard this fir the first time, and that’s pretty great 🥰 inxs kept their recognisable style and energy. Cool! 🎉

[@Mivideo66gr]

The voice, sensuality, charisma that Michael had, nobody can replace, if I listened without knowing that this song is INXS, nor would I stop to listen

[@bobamena6403]

Song is awesome ❤

[@karmamaker8318]

J.D. wrote the lyrics and the music was polished up after the contest by INXS .. Pretty cool how they went with JD's song as the first single !!

[@carlaalves1103]

Love it! Congrats INXS and JD FORTUNE❤👏👏👏🤟

[@lgd1974]

I've been an INXS fan since they came out. Loved Hutch. JD did Hutch proud, IMO. I'm sad JD couldn't handle the fame. I LOVED the Switch album.

[@taneclark6926]

INXS you'll always be #1 in my eyes, Michael was your best frontman and helped you get rich, but never forget he was your best friend first!!! You all were and are great!!!

[@shadycry5047]

Pretty Vegas and AFTERGLOW are my favorite song with INXS

[@taneclark6926]

JD, You did just fine on INXS ' Switch Album!!!! You slipped into Michael's shoes very well!!! I applaud you!!! You did it with a lot of style!!! God bless you !!! I hope you succeed in the music business on your own further!!! I'd love to buy your album!!!

[@nathaliedesnoyers1707]

B S give this hard working man his dream back!!!!!

[@nathaliedesnoyers1707]

Well you should watch what they did to this man it ain't pretty!!!

[@scotttucker3673]

Absolutely no one could replace Michael, but this bloke was the best choice to move forward. No idea what happened, but he was the only chance to continue as a band.

[@lajack5273]

They only took him on as singer was the 2 million and a record contract that TV show Rock Star bank rolled. They really screwed this guy