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@ezekiellove68532 жыл бұрын
How can I get my songs reacted too I've been trying so long
@MindFeather2 жыл бұрын
i'm so stoked you did a "Joe Jackson mini marathon," that was so much fun! although it's a much different vibe and a more serious topic, there's a great live version of him doing "Cancer" from a show in Germany here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e36VfnqElNxnqbc&ab_channel=wozniack
@imperialjg71422 жыл бұрын
Over My Head - Kings X
@mikecaetano2 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Graham Maby on bass! He also played with They Might Be Giants, Natalie Merchant, Marshall Crenshaw, Joan Baez, and several other artists over the decades since this dropped in 1979.
@maryscaggsdane19782 жыл бұрын
Oooo ... has Jamel built a little Birdhouse in his soul yet???
@stevedrums16752 жыл бұрын
Graham's sound was so high in the mix and so solid - almost like Chris Squire with Yes in terms of mix, not style. He seems to be Joe's right-hand as he's been on most tours and records with Joe. He and Dave Houghton are painfully underrated when talking about the totality of Joe's music.
@dano90082 жыл бұрын
Here, here. He was (and probably still is) a great one. I was won over by the live versions and especially the bass.
@markallan54842 жыл бұрын
Graham Maby was a monster on bass. Jackson's early releases wouldn't have been the same without him.
@lilaccilla5 ай бұрын
YAY GRAHAM🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂❤😂❤
@CharlesDunkley2 жыл бұрын
I am loving these Joe Jackson reactions. He's fantastic. Don't sleep on his Jumpin' Jive album. It's an entire album where he covers 1940s swing band and jump blues songs. It's a magical exploration of some of the best songs of that era. A wonderful musical journey and exploration.
@ThePittsburghToddy2 жыл бұрын
Yessir! Jumpin’ Jive is awesome 😎
@jukeboxcowboy2 жыл бұрын
Gets you Hep Hep on the mellow side...
@izzonj2 жыл бұрын
Jumping Jive was really good but it was such a departure from his early punkish albums I think he lost a lot of his old fans even if he gained new ones. I don't think it stood out as much as his early albums, even if it was more polished. Maybe too polished?
@jukeboxcowboy2 жыл бұрын
@@izzonj yeah, it was a weird transition. It made a little more sense after it was followed up by night and day. Is drastic a shift as it was, he was sharp enough to keep Graham Maby.
@alberttiii2 жыл бұрын
Preach!
@ronnelson78282 жыл бұрын
If you liked "I'm The Man", here's another banger. "On Your Radio"
@nitedreamer23 Жыл бұрын
yes! and "Different for Girls", too.
@michaelteret47632 жыл бұрын
Please do “It’s Different For Girls,” “Fools In Love,” and “Geraldine and John.” These first few Joe Jackson records are really full of classics!
@vrvaughn2 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello and The Attractions... that’s your next deep dive..
@mikefisher26732 жыл бұрын
Then Gram Parker and the Rumors.
@abbaeben64092 жыл бұрын
I think he would enjoy the Specials. Same era
@mikefisher26732 жыл бұрын
@@abbaeben6409 and the English Beat too.
@foxybyproxy2 жыл бұрын
@@mikefisher2673 totes.
@vrvaughn2 жыл бұрын
@Mike Fisher good call
@AaronSpielman2 жыл бұрын
Graham Maby, Jackson's bassist is one of the very, very best.
@bonniebickett4520 Жыл бұрын
Don't discount The woman from The Talking Heads! Life Before Wartime LIVE!!!!
@mikev.294510 ай бұрын
@@bonniebickett4520 The woman from The Talking Heads = Tina Weymouth. FYI. :)
@ecce_neru2 жыл бұрын
From seeing Squeeze live to discovering Joe Jackson??? So so so natural! Glad you made it here!!! 🙌
@andyscott52772 жыл бұрын
Now we just need some Elvis Costello to complete the trifecta 😅🤞🏼 Followed by XTC…
@georgejeffries35662 жыл бұрын
The bass playing on this and the first album “Look Sharp” is so tasty. Props to Graham Maby.
@johnhaley55932 жыл бұрын
Graham Maby! Is a severely under-rated bass player.
@markallen29842 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't call him "underrated", because people who know his work know he is a fantastic player....but I agree he should be much more well-known
@Duh66666662 жыл бұрын
Hi Jamal, glad to see you are keeping with the Joe Jackson trend, his career is eclectic as heck as are his albums. Hadn't listened to him in a while, what a memory trip, thanks!
@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x2 жыл бұрын
Hi All, may we call Joe a Staple, not Trend, cuz Joe deserves more ? i mean that guy, So special. Stepping Out is the hottest shit Ever ✌️
@chrissimon98792 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found Joe Jackson. “One More Time” is pretty great!
@aprila2142 Жыл бұрын
My fave song.
@benshafer51982 жыл бұрын
Graham Maby's bass it lit AF for sure. Give "Sunday Papers" a listen, my brother. Big fan back in the day. Keep 'em coming! ✌
@benshafer51982 жыл бұрын
Hah! you just did it, lol. Kudos! Glad you liked it! BTW, there are some EXCELLENT live versions of these tunes (from 'Look Sharp")on YT. Cheers!
@hinoelmo2 жыл бұрын
First song my wife and I danced to when we met in 1980, still going strong after 41 years
@themadcow712 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson - Beat Crazy is another great one. Thanks Legend!
@bigworldddd95662 жыл бұрын
"Can't get what you want till you know what you want"...original live version!
@scottboswell64062 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Lots of horns, more killer bass!!
@davidnoe56242 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson!! Punk, dandy, jazz hipster, sneering social critic, concert-hall pianist… What was he? The answer: he’s all of them! He absolutely owns all of his musical personas and is a fascinating musician and songwriter. I am digging your exploration, Jamel.
@paulself86982 жыл бұрын
The bass player is Graham Maby, part of one of the best rhythm sections in British pop/rock.
@donaldglunt95602 ай бұрын
Just love to see a man enjoying himself some Joe Jackson!
@ExUSSailor2 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson's first two records, "Look Sharp" & "I'm the Man" were absolutely BRILLIANT! They embodied all the best qualities of New Wave/Post-Punk.
@barbhaaraoja69352 жыл бұрын
Joe is the best! Thanks for trying him out! Listening to this takes me back 40 years dancing crazy in college!
@Brighid452 жыл бұрын
Those were the days! :D
@kristinaschlegel26802 жыл бұрын
Joe and his band ate AMAZING live!! One of the best shows I’ve been to.
@rbraxley2 жыл бұрын
"What more do you want?" You got that right Jamal. That's got to be one of the most fun rock-n-roll songs ever, and with a message too. It's pogo approved.
@ShavedRay2 жыл бұрын
Graham Maby's bass playing is out of this world!
@blitztim64162 жыл бұрын
Bringing back memories. I think in the song he's claiming that he started all the cool trends. Cause he's the man.
@DecemberGuy772 жыл бұрын
The song is about consumer culture. "The Man" is the guy who fills our lives we don't need. "I've got the trash, if you've got the cash. Baby we should get along fine."
@adampecsek2 жыл бұрын
It's about consumerism and advertising..."giant rubber shark" (Jaws), Kung fu, skateboarding, etc.
@dunringill17472 жыл бұрын
Graham Maby on Bass Guitar! Joe Jackson worked with a lot of studio musicians and chose who played best for the song style Joe wrote. When it came to Bass, Joe only wanted to work with Graham. In Joe's words - Graham was so talented, he could play Bass for any style of song.
@doncarlton48582 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine trying to dance to this? We did! Great punk rock style song!
@TheTruth-pl3mk2 жыл бұрын
That's the mighty Graham Maby killing it on bass. One of the best to ever do it, imo.
@lesscarmel55272 жыл бұрын
DID I LIE?! Killer tune! Great reaction. We all bang our heads to that one. 😀
@boblevy652610 ай бұрын
Graham maby’s bass is incredible on everything !
@markallan54842 жыл бұрын
What a cathartic experience it must have been for Joe to get all this off his chest. And, yes, Graham Maby was a sensational bassist.
@chrisbrooks672 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson is amazing live. If you ever get the chance I highly recommend. Such a diverse catalog of music spanning everything for punk-pop to Big band.
@cheebawobanu2 жыл бұрын
And his classical forays...his Duke album...
@TheCharmed962 жыл бұрын
Yes! Amazing live. Saw him in Austin a couple years ago........on fire!
@Brandonmtlhd2 жыл бұрын
I didn't even realize this was originally him, because this song has been covered a few times, which is how I first heard it. Speaking of which, I highly recommend, at some point, reacting to Joe Jackson's Got the Time and then the Anthrax version.
@bobthebear12462 жыл бұрын
💯!!
@kato08282 жыл бұрын
Got The Time rips!
@mikeyg32022 жыл бұрын
his song real men is really good and way ahead of its time lyrically.
@Fuphyter2 жыл бұрын
Love all of the Joe Jackson reactions! It's Different For Girls is one of my favorite songs by him.
@brendajones70482 жыл бұрын
Jamel, you mentioned the bass player - Graham Maby has been playing with Joe since the beginning & is still in the band! He is a force!
@Roddy19652 жыл бұрын
Pure gold. Play this on a Friday before going out. You're pumped.
@ashurmom29692 жыл бұрын
Bought Joe’s greatest hits for my fiancé (now husband), we have always bonded over great music! So glad you’re covering these, good times!! 😎
@littlemonkeys49032 жыл бұрын
LOVED your reaction to this one Jamel😄Glad you didn’t break your neck😂✌🏼🎶♥️
@MegaNailman10 ай бұрын
my bro turned me on back in the 80’s J.J. fan for life.
@bobbailey82822 жыл бұрын
I love all of the bass leads he has on so many of his songs. Saw him live and all he had was a drummer, a bass player, and him on piano. Phenomenal! Really diggin' this JJ rabbit hole you've found.
@surlechapeau2 жыл бұрын
Great reactions to Joe Jackson!!! Thanks! Graham Maby on bass.
@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd6 ай бұрын
My brain is still reeling minutes later... I'm with you Jamal!
@mk219652 жыл бұрын
Baby stick around... Classic Joe Jackson! I've seen him live a dozen times and he's always on the cutting edge.
@wpollock12 жыл бұрын
Graham Maby is the bassist and one of the best in rock! The picture on the cover is Joe selling his "wares" - very funny. The lyrics are about all the trendy stuff he sells to you and your kids...so great. The album is "I'm The Man."
@gordondafoe3516 Жыл бұрын
Hello Jamal, I just caught your reaction for the first time after hearing the studio version of I'm The Man. I learned the bass line note for note back in 1984. We were a Toronto band playing a few gigs in Cleveland, OH. We ended a set with I'm the Man, and a guy came up to me and said he hadn't heard bass playing like that in Cleveland for years! I didn't know who Graham Maby was at the time, I just knew that that was one hell of a fast song to play. Indeed!
@courtneywallace8712 жыл бұрын
Two songs that will leave you breathless: Got the Time and Friday. Glad to see you going down the Joe rabbit hole!
@markallen29842 жыл бұрын
That was a great reaction, Jamel. I could just tell from your joy and pleasure from the music that you would have had a great time being 20 years old in the 80s (like I was). It was a great era for great music and Joe Jackson was one of the best. I recommend you check out Joe Jackson's "Don't Wanna Be Like That"
@ker21122 жыл бұрын
If you like Joe Jackson, I think you'd also like Elvis Costello. They kinda have a similar sound. Also, his bass player, Bruce Thomas plays some amazing bass lines. Pump It Up, Lip Service, and Living in Paradise are all great
@mgwatson262 жыл бұрын
Add Goon Squad to that list 😀
@davidross71062 жыл бұрын
Killer rabbit hole. Jamel would have a blast 😊
@scottgelb26502 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to catch Joe Jackson live at Central Park back around 1981. A great show. That summer I saw Joe Jackson, Talking Heads, Pretenders, B-52s (I think), Ramones, and I think a few more at the Central Park series. It was either $3 or $5 each, can't remember which. The same year I also saw Squeeze at a venue on the river. And more. The best time of my life.
@Pcrimson12 жыл бұрын
I was at those Dr. Pepper shows. Joe made fun of Americans wearing shorts! Hilarious! Also saw The Cars at these shows when they just came out. Amazing!
@scottgelb26502 жыл бұрын
@@Pcrimson1 I missed that one.
@lokisan1002 ай бұрын
I adore Joe Jackson!
@bigjoe6885 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Jamel! Love Joe Jackson 1978 at the Open Universal Amphitheater. Great concert !
@lisajackson9869 ай бұрын
Love the Joe Jackson band, the drummer dave Houghton brought me up from eight years old, I used to tour with them, Graham Gary and Joe are just such lovely people, great band ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@danrome27012 жыл бұрын
Saw Joe Jackson in the mid 80's at a club in Seattle. Walked right up to the stage, incredible show.
@davidvictory8178 Жыл бұрын
Thats ROCK N ROLL. That song gets you moving. From (Me) the lead in a Musical covering his album Night and Day with Joe Jacksons approval of course (No Dialogue just lyrics). About a musician struggling for success. performed at San Diego Fringe festival 2018.
@robertl8283 Жыл бұрын
Jamal..63 years old and lived these great bands. You had me cracking up with you're reaction! I have not laughed that hard in years! Not laughing "at" you - laughing at the joy you had feelin it! Great tune..rocks you to the sky! Keep up the good work ;)
@markbaird26572 жыл бұрын
I remember first hearing this - I thought it was Elvis Costello and the attractions!
@oreally86052 жыл бұрын
He should do Elvis Costello too!
@adampecsek2 жыл бұрын
In a lot of his early interviews, he seemed to bristle at the comparison. I wonder if it prompted his change to jazz/worldbeat. Joe has an intense fan base who adore him, and love everything he puts out, but in my humble opinion, nothing touches those first two albums. I wish he'd continued in this vein for at least a few more records.
@christianman732 жыл бұрын
@@adampecsek He has done other albums that have been more in this rocking vein, but except for his most dedicated fans, not many people have bought them. Check out "Volume 4," which was released in 2003. It's a great reunion of his original band from the early albums. Also, give his last album, "Fool," from 2019, a listen. Great songs on that one.
@Figjimmy112 жыл бұрын
1,000 hearts for this one! If this song doesn’t get your heart pumpin, you are dead inside. Call the squad! Take the body! Lol!
@illiamdeebe75792 жыл бұрын
I remember listening to my older brother's copy of this LP over and over. I loved this song. Perfect energy and dynamics. That build-up in the bridge and the 'Right NOW'... just great.
@kevinmcinnis24532 жыл бұрын
Now thats what i was waitin for...lol...worth every second, thats the way i felt when first heard this
@josephparks15052 жыл бұрын
He came out of nowhere and hit hard. Masterful musician, for sure. His song Cancer is amazing
@colinanderson6269 Жыл бұрын
I love that you are finding this! I’m 62 and grew up with this. So glad you love it!
@simonlitten2 жыл бұрын
Ah!Joe Jackson the finest exponent of spiv rock ever!
@sarahjane81462 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see JJ twice in the early 80s. Great, great shows.
@woodrailking2 жыл бұрын
. "Got the Time" is even faster .
@johnpetsch52022 жыл бұрын
Wayyyyy underrated talent and tight band.
@hjsmithy9198 Жыл бұрын
As well as a brilliant musician Joe Jackson was a wonderful lyricist and captured a lot of the things in a really interesting way. This was absolutely amazing live.
@adampecsek2 жыл бұрын
There are so many fantastic bass players from this post-punk, new wave era (John Taylor, Graham Maby, Steven Severin, Mike Mills, Bruce Thomas). I've always wondered why. My best guess is that it's guys with a punk sensibility who were heavily influenced by 70s R&B and funk, but that's guest a guess.
@kevinkrochak25462 жыл бұрын
Music of my youth!! Thanks again, J!!!
@mtnvalley92982 жыл бұрын
YOU"RE the MAN Jamel!!
@groovygregsmith8 ай бұрын
Coolio Jem can't wait to see what you make of a Joe classic. x
@williammccullough24662 жыл бұрын
Love Joe Jackson...his album Night and Day is phenomenal...
@maryellenazack44662 жыл бұрын
INCREDIBLE ! YES THEY WERE! ♥️ YOUR REACTION !
@vinceedwards39782 жыл бұрын
This era of music was when the Brits were heavily influenced by reggae music. This was when The Police became popular! If you hear that first Police album, very similar to these early Joe Jackson songs
@darrenthomson3916 Жыл бұрын
I'm The Man was my gateway into punk rock when I was 10. Still maybe my favorite song ever.
@Reani712 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Graham Maby, one of the best bass players in the late 70s/early 80s. For JJ live videos from that era I highly recommend their Rockpalast (German concert tv show) concert videos from 1980 and 1983, they should be good quality, ripped from the DVDs, I suppose.
@grahamarthur2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous reaction! You reacted like I did when I first heard Joe Jackson. Brilliant music.
@LauraBlack-rp8js5 ай бұрын
Yes Jamal, Graham Maybe is awesome. I've been following them since '78
@gotrhythm12 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of playing drums on this song with my cover band in the 80's. Jamel, you brought me some joy tonight!
@genevievegelatto84472 жыл бұрын
Loving that you’re covering Joe Jackson lately!
@mikefisher26732 жыл бұрын
One of favorite Joe Jackson song.
@TurkeyVol2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see your reaction to "Got the Time"🤯
@izzonj2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you are getting into Joe Jackson. Hard hitting rock and roll with really witty lyrics! And yes, Graham Maby, the bass player does drive things, doesn't he! If you want to see the band live there are some fairly good recordings. I recommend listening to the studio version of "Got the Time" and then watching the live version. It is really fast in the studio cut and then impossible fast on stage! A wild ride! I saw him in concert in his early days, old movie theater, tiny place. Instead of dressing rooms they had a old coach bus parked out front. My friends and I gazed through a gap in the curtains and saw Joe inside. Then he saw us and started screaming curses and closed the curtain. On stage he was great but at one point his Mike went dead. The crew was frantically trying to hook up a new one and he'd try it then slam it to the ground in disgust. So the time the band was just jamming waiting for the lyrics to start. It was crazy but I think his rage just drove him to a higher level of intensity. All good!
@williammuntzer7374 Жыл бұрын
Great reaction. I love Joe Jackson and that post-punk genre of music. I was lucky enough to see him in concert. I would suggest a cut from his album Night and Day called "A Slow Song". Beautiful and emotional. It showcases his piano skills. Thanks!
@mikev.294510 ай бұрын
Joe is awesome, and indeed the man. I never saw him in this era, but did see him a couple times in early 90's (including at the Greek in Berkeley) and the early aughts. The last time I saw him, some dude in front kept trying to take flash pics and Joe was having none of it. Finally took off his keytar, swung it at the dude and almost beaned him in the melon. He was saved by security who yanked him back. I was like "if this dude gets knocked TF out by a keytar, this live music moment will never be topped!" LOL.
@jeffkopp16042 жыл бұрын
JJ was a unique artist, steppin out is one of my favs the piano work is extraordinaire.
@mrlevi2k2 жыл бұрын
My fave Joe cut. You mention the bass. It's the lead guitar for this band.
@IMheady2 жыл бұрын
Love that you are doing a Mini Joe Jackson review and reaction. Listen to all his stuff. You will continue to be pleased. Love your channel, and your appreciation and knowledge of all types of music. Peace .
@timbush76302 жыл бұрын
Hi Jamel, the 2nd Musician I ever met. I met him in Wisconsin when I was a teen at the time when kids only needed to be 18 to drink in Wisconsin and I met the whole group, it was GREAT
@johnk.25082 жыл бұрын
This was from the album called "I'm The Man". The thumbnail of the video is the front cover of the record.
@debratroeak772 жыл бұрын
This is such a pleasant surprise reaction to Joe Jackson - I love it! This is one of my favorites from him. Just noticed there are more reactions, can’t wait to enjoy those too. Thank you Jamal 👍🏻🙏
@joegonzales64112 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping great music alive Jamal. If you like the bass on this song, you should check out Fools In Love live from the Night and Day Tour. It has a completely different feel than the original studio version and Graham Maby has an awesome solo at the end.
@debbhak2 жыл бұрын
The first 3 Joe Jackson albums were so good. Reminds me of living in my first apartment.
@mkmstillstackin2 жыл бұрын
Have liked this song for years but really didn't know how much I liked until seeing you react to it, Jamel! Wow....Top notch stuff, man!
@artlabus33872 жыл бұрын
Joe can write anything & Graham thumps the hell out of it!
@jaquettajones2 жыл бұрын
NOTHING Jamel! There is nothing else to want after that song
@jefmay30532 жыл бұрын
OH DUDE! Watching your reaction to this brings me back to when I was 15 and digging this when it first came out. Thanks Dude.
@ronaldharrell80672 жыл бұрын
I forgot how fun Joe Jackson's music was!
@muddywood2 жыл бұрын
So much energy!!! I love that song 🎵
@kathyramirez55122 жыл бұрын
Listen to the Bee Gees covering .....Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow...... Beautiful..... Carol King who wrote it loved their version...